Fairfield West Baptist Church

What Jesus does in Gethsemane determines what happens at Calvary. And what happens at Calvary determines what happens to us for eternity. So, this is not just a story about what Jesus went through, it is a story about what He went through for you.

Is it possible that we give God a passing glance instead of hallowing His name? Is it possible that we have settled for a god that fits in the constraints of our mind instead of the God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can even imagine? Is it possible that we rush by casually and really miss worshiping the God of wonders authentically?

Peter writes 2 Peter 1 to believers who already know Jesus, but who need to grow strong, stable, and fruitful in their faith. This chapter answers one powerful question: What does a growing Christian life actually look like and how do we pursue it?

Romans 8 is the chapter they run to in their darkest nights and their brightest days. It’s where the condemned find assurance, where the suffering find comfort, and where the weary find hope. It begins with the stunning declaration that there is “no condemnation” for those in Christ Jesus, and it ends with the triumphant promise that nothing (absolutely nothing) can separate us from God’s love.

We aren't perfect. We make mistakes, we mess up and break things. We get hurt and then we often hurt others. We sometimes end up feeling unlovable, broken, and worthless. So then, do you need a do over? Do you wish for a clean slate so you can start again? The good news? God is the God of second chances.

Having an attitude of gratitude rather than giving in to stinkin thinking can change your life.

Discover how God uses life’s pressures to produce perseverance, refine our faith, and shape us into the image of Christ. This isn’t a sermon about pretending trials don’t hurt. It’s about finding hope in the heat of them because the same God who allowed the fire is walking through the fire with you also.

When believers do not dispel their doubts and disbeliefs then the body of Christ is quick to relinquish its hope, its expectation and its faith which is needed to live a life of victory. What then am I to do when I find myself overwhelmed by doubts and disbelief? What do I do when I am struggling to trust?

Jesus responds with a message that would surprise Nicodemus—one so profound, it still speaks to us today.

Perhaps one of the biggest questions we wrestle with is the meaning of life. We first ask why am I here? What is my purpose and my life really all about? But once we get into God’s Word, we discover that our story is tied to a much larger story of redemption. And that is when we get a faithful perspective of who we are and what we are called to do.

Whoever is there among you of all His people?” That is to say, “Which of you are part of the faithful remnant?” In context, king Cyrus was asking, “Which individuals who claim to be God’s people were willing to rise up and do the work of the Lord?” Today, I am asking the same question. “Who is the remnant? Who is willing to rise up and do the work of the Lord?”

The will of God is often regarded as one of the most profound pursuits of faith, but it must be understood that discovering God’s will is not merely an intellectual exercise; it is a spiritual act rooted in trust. To discern God’s will, we must first surrender our own will, relying not on our finite human understanding but on the infinite wisdom of the Lord. This process invites us to embrace faith as the foundation of every decision we make, intertwining trust with obedience as we seek to walk the path God has made clear for us.