The Fairview Alliance Church Messages - Fairview Alliance Church

As Christians, we are called to a life of not only believing in who Jesus is, but to increasingly deepen our likeness to who He is. In the modern world of Christianity, there is this increasing struggle of being satisfied with a community filled with converts who place theoretical faith in God, without the life changing power to pursue the cost of being a disciple. In this series, our Lead Pastor explores the call of discipleship, and what it really means to follow Jesus.

As Christians, we are called to a life of not only believing in who Jesus is, but to increasingly deepen our likeness to who He is. In the modern world of Christianity, there is this increasing struggle of being satisfied with a community filled with converts who place theoretical faith in God, without the life changing power to pursue the cost of being a disciple. In this series, our Lead Pastor explores the call of discipleship, and what it really means to follow Jesus.

The resurrection, like the cross, is one of the great and central facts of Christian faith; both are the expression of the one saving grace. The celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, may be considered the most beautiful, joyous holy day of the Christian faith   

This weekend, our community is celebrating five people being baptized and choosing to declare their faith in Jesus  publicly! We believe that as a church, our responsibility is to journey alongside people, no matter where they come from, or what they did! Saul was a man infamously known to the early church as this terrorizing figure which persecuted the church... and yet, he was God's chosen instrument to build the church he was trying to destroy. Thankfully, a man called Barnabas was willing to walk alongside Saul's journey, and recognize that God was at work in his life. Learn three ways you can walk alongside people on their journey.

Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed One, whom all power belongs, yet He taught us a revolutionary way to greatness. He came on earth not be to be served, but to serve. His authority and leadership was shown by being the example of servanthood. Also, He is the servant who empowers us to serve in His name, so that we might be able to serve others in His divine power.

Have you ever felt excluded, forgotten about or left behind from something great that was happening? Have you ever prayed that God would open a door for you and felt like He never answered? This week, we look at the BUILDUP before the BATTLE between David and Goliath, and how David's brothers were on the battle field while he was taking care of sheep. But with God, sometimes, all it takes is willingness and obedience to deliver bread and cheese, so that we can end up where we would have never imagined possible.

Some of the most meaningful moments will happen in our life when we are completely alone with God. It is only in His holy presence and through His compassionate, loving care that we may experience His healing touch. We need Him to touch the eyes of our hearts, so we can see Him more clearly once again. 

(Mark 8:22-26)