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Fairfax Bible Church
Sunday sermons and discipleship podcasts from Fairfax Bible Church in Fairfax, VA. Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples of all nations as we live in loving community. Join us in person Sunday mornings at 10 AM.
Episodes
Fairfax Bible ChurchTo the World – Part 2
Big Idea: Living sent means living sensitively 1. Sensitivity to adapt (Acts 16:1-5) 2. Sensitivity to wait (Acts 16:6-10) 3. Sensitivity to seek (Acts…
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To the World – Part 1
Big Idea: The Lord can even use our conflicts for his kingdom 1. Mission is the motivation (Acts 15:36) 2. Disagreement arises from difference (Acts 15:37-39a)…
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Soul Songs (Psalm 63)
Big Idea: The desert helps us see that God is all we need. 1. God reveals our desire (v 1-4) 2. God restores our delight (v 5-8) 3. God remains our defense (v…
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Soul Songs (Psalm 73)
Big Idea: When prevailing injustice crushes our faith, God’s power and presence are the rock of our souls. 1. What the psalmist sees (v 4-15) 2. What the…
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Humility That Obeys
Big Idea: Humility is the key that turns pride to humble obedience 1. The Problem: Pride 2. The Solution: Grace that leads to humility 3. The Response…
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Soul Songs (Psalm 51)
Big Idea: In the filth of sin, God's merciful love cleanses our souls 1. A cry for mercy (Ps 51:1-2) 2. A confession of sin (Ps 51:3-6) 3. A prayer for…
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Soul Songs (Psalm 130-131)
Big Idea: In deep distress, the hope of God's rescuing love soothes our souls. 1. Our hope in distress (Psalm 130) Deep (Ps 130:1-2) Grace (Ps 130:3-4) Waiting…
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Soul Songs (Psalm 36)
Big Idea: It is through the Fear of God that we experience the Love of God 1) Ways We Lack the Fear of God (Psalm 36:1-4) Deny Defy Redefine 2) God’s Response…
Fairfax Bible ChurchGospel + ∅ (Part 5)
Big Idea: Confidence in our union with Christ frees us to rejoice in the Lord 1) The Poison: Legalism (Phil 3:2) a. Dogs… defile by ignoring the gospel (Phil…
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The Purpose of the Church
The Purpose of the Church 1) God's wisdom in salvation made known to us (Eph 3:10a) 2) God's wisdom in salvation made known to usThrough us to the heavenly…
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Gospel + ∅ (Part 4)
Big Idea: The gospel plus nothing makes us one 1. We were far away, but Jesus brought us near (2:11-13) 2. We were two, but Jesus made us one (2:14-17) 3. We…
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Gospel + ∅ (Part 3)
Big Idea: The gospel plus nothing liberates us Since Jesus liberates us... 1. Don't go back to slavery! (Gal 5:1-12) 2. Don't use your freedom to kill each…
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Gospel + ∅ (Part 1)
Big Idea: The gospel plus nothing saves us 1) Controversy (Acts 15:1-5) 2) Affirmation (Acts 15:6-18) 3) Decision (Acts 15:19-35)
Fairfax Bible ChurchDangerous Journey, Glorious Destination
Big Idea: Living sent is a dangerous journey that leads to a glorious destination 1. The dangerous journey (Acts 14:1-20) - Division (Acts 14:1-7) - Idolatry…
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Reviling and Rejoicing
Big Idea: The gospel draws out both reviling and rejoicing 1. The gospel applies impartially to all (Acts 13:13-43) 2. The gospel incites reviling from some…
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The Spirit Leads Those Who Live Sent
Big Idea: The Spirit leads those who live sent 1. The Spirit calls (Acts 13:1-2) a. In a worship meeting b. To a missionary work 2. The Spirit sends (Acts…
Fairfax Bible ChurchJesus In My Place (Part 2)
Big Idea: Religion replaced the Messiah with a murderer 1. Jesus' undeniable innocence (23:13-16) 2. The religious leaders' unrelenting madness (23:18-23) 3…
Fairfax Bible ChurchJesus In My Place (Part 1)
Big Idea: Jesus grasped the cup of suffering in our place 1. Purposefully, he approached the cup (39-40) 2. Prayerfully, he received the cup (41-42) 3…
Fairfax Bible ChurchFishing is a Calling (Part 4)
Big Idea: Reaching "one" is more than a job, it's a calling 1. Jesus sees beyond our occupation to our vocation (4:18, 21) 2. Jesus makes people our calling…
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Who’s Your One? (Part 2)
Big Idea: Fruit-bearing requires cross-bearing 1. Life only springs from death (12:24) 2. The way to truly live is first to truly die (12:25) 3. To follow…
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Who’s Your One? (Part 1)
Big Idea: God throws a party when a lost one comes home 1. Not everyone gets God's heart for the lost (15:1-2) 2. God goes the distance to pursue the one who…
Fairfax Bible ChurchOn The Move (Part 3)
Big Idea: Though we may be hesitant or even resistant to it, God is on the move to accomplish his purposes in the world A) Peter's report of God's power melts…
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On The Move (Part 2)
Big Idea: Because Jesus is Lord of all, the gospel can go to all 1) Cornelius receives a vision (10:1-8) 2) Peter receives a vision (10:9-33) 3) The gospel is…
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On The Move (Part 1)
Big Idea: Jesus heals to show us he's the Author of life 1) Jesus' heals through the prayers of his people 2) Jesus heals to display his power 3) Jesus heals…
Fairfax Bible ChurchTime Treasure Talents: Part 3
Big Idea: We all have unique talents, but God gives us gifts so we can live for a glorious purpose 1. Our gifts lead to honest humility, not exaggerated…
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Time Treasure Talents: Part 2
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Time Treasure Talents: Part 1
Big Idea: We all could manage our time better, but only God can lead us to use our time for what is best 1. His wisdom keeps us from squandering our time (Eph…
Fairfax Bible ChurchJoy to the World
Big Idea: Christmas is the shout of joy to a world of sorrow What is joy? We shout joyfully because of God's love (Psalm 98:1-3) We shout joyfully because of…
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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Big Idea: Christmas is good news that replaces our fear with comfort 1. Jesus became one of us to free us from our fears (2:14-16) Jesus ended Satan's power…
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Go Tell It On The Mountain
Big Idea: Christmas is the good news that Jesus is King 1. Beautiful feet deliver good news (Is 52:7) Peace Happiness Salvation "Your God reigns" 2. Singing…
Fairfax Bible ChurchFrom Past to Purpose
Big Idea: Jesus takes ugly pasts and gives them beautiful purposes 1) Saul's ugly past (8:1-3; 9:1-2) 2) Saul meets Jesus (9:3-9) 3) Saul's eyes are opened…
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A Divine Appointment
Big Idea: God schedules divine appointments in unlikely moments God clears Philip's schedule for a divine appointment. (8:26-30) God prepares an unlikely man…
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We are Gifts-Givers
Big Idea: God sends gift-givers, not salespeople God turned persecution into proclamation. (8:1-4) Philip declared and demonstrated the good news. (8:5-8)…
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Stephen: A Life Full of Jesus
Big Idea: Only a life full of Jesus could move from asking “How could I?” to “How could I not?” The Narrative 1. Stephen and His Enemies (6:8-15) 2. Stephen's…
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Make or Break Moment
Big Idea: How we handle communal conflict will either make us or break us How we handle communal conflict will either make us or break us 1. The threat of…
Fairfax Bible ChurchStrategic Church-Planting
Big Idea: Strategic Church Planting isn’t really about church planting. It’s about Multiplication 1. Multiplication is an invitation into the creative work of…
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Biblical Preaching For Living Sent
Big Idea: Biblical preaching propels us to live sent. Biblical preaching… Consider the audience (v16-21) Communicates the truth (v22-31) Connects the heart…
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Passionate Worship
Big Idea: Worshipping the Lord requires all of me. I. I worship the Lord with my character (3:1-15) CONTROL: You know you have a control idol if your greatest…
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Purposeful Disciple-Making
Big Idea: Purposeful disciple-making is an ongoing, intentional act of shepherding others towards Christ I) Disciple-making is purposeful… Proactive Emphatic…
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How the Good News Gets Out
Big Idea: Christians can't be neutral with the gospel because God wasn't neutral with us. - We were saved to speak. (2:9-10) - We must design to display…
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God Brings Us In To Send Us Out
Big Idea: God brings us in to send us out (Is 6:1-8) I) God brings us in to behold his glory (v1–5) II) God brings us in to encounter his mercy (v6–7) III) God…
Fairfax Bible ChurchHuman Power Is No Match for God's Power
Big Idea: Human power is no match for God's power - You can trust it, fear it, or hate it, but you cannot deny God's power (5:12-17) - God gets the last laugh…
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Grace Is Our Strength; Sin Is Our Weakness
Grace is our strength (4:32-37) Grace removes all the barriers that keep us apart. (4:32-33) Grace is powerful enough to eliminate our needs. (4:34-35) Grace…
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Keeping the Story Going
Big Idea: Even against opposition we should boldly tell the story of Jesus. 1) The sign of a good story is that we can’t wait to tell it to someone else 2)…
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With the Mission Comes Opposition
Big Idea: With the mission comes opposition Opposition is inevitable (Acts 4:1-2) Some hearts will respond to the gospel, while others will be hard (Acts…
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The Path Of The Righteous
Big Idea: The blessed life is found in the person and work of Jesus Christ; and He will help us hate evil and delight in God’s law. 1. There are Dangers for…
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Good News For Hard Hearts
Big Idea: The gospel of Jesus Christ, communicated by a Spirit-empowered person, is the only cure for a hard heart. What is needed to cure a hard heart?…
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Empowered For The Mission
Big Idea: King Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower his people for the mission. 1. The Spirit is… a. Personal b. God c. Sent by the Father and the Son 2…
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Origin Story
Big Idea: Our risen King, Jesus, requires our allegiance and grants us his assurance.
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Difference Maker
Big Idea: The Lord is our Difference Maker Because the Lord is our Difference Maker… 1. No one and nothing can stop him from fulfilling his promises to us. 2…
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Encountering Jesus
Big Idea: An encountering with Jesus marked by change, and a call to focus and following Him 1. When you encounter Jesus, your life will change (John 21:18-19)…
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Treasure Christ
THE ILLNESS 1) Greed (13-15) 2) Misplaced Hope (16-19) 3) Selfishness (20-21) THE PRESCRIPTION 1) Be Content (22-27) 2) Seek His Kingdom (28-32) 3) Be Generous…
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More Than Conquerors
How can we be secure in our salvation? Our salvation is secured by the work of Christ! How can we be secure in the love of Christ? The work of Christ…