Pastor Alex Russell continues his sermon series through the book of Acts. In today's sermon, he shares with us the biblical and historical accounts of standing firm of what it means to serve Jesus Christ. Sometimes the cost to serving Jesus Christ maybe great. It may even come at the expense of our lives. However, we are not to fear because Christ is worth it and through His death, burial, and resurrection by atoning for sins of His people we can walk forward faithfully in the face of trials of any kind.

Pastor Alex Russell continues his sermon series through the book of Acts. In today's sermon, he discusses the importance of giving the glory to Christ and how we are to avoid building a monument for ourselves or others.

It will surprise many today that Jesus came to divide but that is how he explains why he came. Jesus came to divide because one must accept him or reject him. Jesus came to divide because truth is polarizing. Jesus came to divide because the gospel is a matter of prime importance. May this message encourage you to be faithful to Jesus in a time of division.

In this passage, Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure and return. Jesus calls his followers to watchfulness and faithfulness in his physical absence. As Jesus explains, he mentions four types of servants as a warning and encouragement for us to live faithfully while we wait for his return.

Jesus commands his followers not to be anxious for anything. Of course, we are so weak and fall into anxiety. So, Jesus tenderly exhorts and instructs so that we would grow in faith and trust, overcoming anxiety. May Jesus' words here aid you as you grow in dependence upon our heavenly Father.

Jesus takes time to address greed and covetousness as he teaches his disciples. Rather than settle a financial dispute, Jesus warns us all to be on guard against this sin that leads to misery and ruin. In a materialistic culture, we must be on guard against the influences around us and learn from our Lord such that we steward all that we have for his honor and glory.

In this sermon, we're reminded to be loyal to Jesus Christ in amid opposition. When there is public pressure to be privatize our faith, there must be a public profession of allegiance to Jesus Christ and his truth. This is important. It has eternal consequences. Thankfully, Christ has given us his Spirit to strengthen us and give us wisdom.

This sermon considers what must be the foundation for the church: Jesus Christ and him crucified. Many churches dot the landscape but only those built and stayed upon the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ will remain. This sermon considers how we must do this as a family of faith.

This is the fourth and final part of a series of messages as our church transitioned into a new and larger facility at 3311 Centre St N, Calgary, Alberta.

Fairview Baptist Church began in 1960 in obedience Jesus' command we call the Great Commission. As the church moves to a new and larger location we remember the calling we have as a church and as individual Christians. This sermon considers the command, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations."