We look into the story of Barnabas as we enter the new year to learn what true encouragement is.

In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams examines how we can become sons and daughters of encouragement as Christians.

Genesis 22:14. In Genesis 22, we read about Abraham experiencing what was undoubtedly the greatest test of his life: offering Isaac on an altar. During this test, he spoke four significant words of faith: "The Lord will provide."

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines the words of Abraham and their meaning, not only for Abraham but for us today as well.

Hebrews 10:32-39. Many situations in life demand perseverance. The Hebrew writer in this passage is praising the reader and being an encourager.

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what perseverance is, where it comes from, and who needs it.

Matthew 7:7-8. This text is from the Sermon on the Mount and is one that many know very well. Yet, we often skip over the full lifestyle to which Jesus calls His people in this passage.

In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams looks at these two verses in their full context in order to more fully understand what it means to ask, seek, and knock.

Ecclesiastes 7:1-8. This passage offers some practical rules for daily conduct. Life is short, and while death is not something that we like to think about, there is value in doing so.

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman considers what the wise man says in Ecclesiastes about what we can learn by going to the house of mourning.

2 and 3 John. Both of these books address love, truth, and teaching. One addresses a church, one an individual.

In this sermon, Evangelist Gavin Williams takes a look at what true love and inclusivity look like in the church and in a Christian's life.

Luke 13:6-9. This passage in Luke is the parable Jesus told about a barren fig tree. Why do people grow gardens? While there are a variety of answers, the short answer is that they do so to enjoy an abundant harvest.

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman examines a short gardening story that Jesus told and the spiritual harvest He is looking for in us today.

Suffering Turned to Joy

Psalm 30. Sickness and suffering are often a time of sorrow. David experienced suffering of all kinds during his life. Yet, after he had come through it, he found joy.

In this sermon, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at Psalm 30 to see how David's suffering turned to joy.

John 20:30-31. Many books of the Bible have a theme or purpose statement. John’s purpose for writing the book of John is summarized near the end of the book in just four words.

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman focuses on the four words that are John's object in writing this book of the Bible.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. In this passage, Paul urges the Christians at Thessalonica to give thanks in all circumstances. Throughout the Scriptures, the theme of thanksgiving appears often.

In this study, Fairview Evangelist Jacob Holman looks at how important thanksgiving is, and what it looks like to be filled with thanksgiving.