Fairview Christian Church

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

What does it mean to truly be part of a church? Not just filling a seat, but joining a mission. This week's message from Philippians 2:3-8 challenged us to examine where selfish ambition quietly takes root, and how surrendering our preferences for the sake of the gospel is what makes the church thrive.

Paul's words are clear: do nothing from selfish ambition, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Jesus himself is the ultimate example, laying down every privilege and position so that the mission of God could move forward. That same call is on each of us.

Unity is not just a nice idea. It is the very thing that makes the mission possible. When we stop protecting what is ours and start pursuing what is His, something unstoppable begins to form.

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08/27/2026

08/24/2026

Here's a recap of Ryan's sermon yesterday. You can watch the sermon anytime on our app, website, or YouTube channel ().

- Selfish ambition in the church rarely feels selfish; it most often presents itself as protecting something important, but in doing so it pulls a person off mission
- Silos form in ministry when "mine" becomes more important than "ours," turning stewardship into ownership
- Fear is the consistent trigger behind selfish ambition, and when ministry becomes identity, protection becomes the priority over mission
- Paul does not simply call believers to be less selfish; he points directly to Jesus as the model of complete self-emptying for the sake of the mission
- Biblical unity cannot exist without daily surrender; it is not optional or aspirational but essential to the church functioning as designed
- The goal of a healthy church is not to settle people into comfort but to equip them to live on mission
- The church thrives when every ministry and every believer aligns around the same mission rather than protecting individual interests
- The mission of the church is to win the lost to Christ and, in doing so, glorify God; when that is the main thing, preferences and personal territory fade in importance

Scripture Reference:
- Philippians 2:1-8, in which Paul urges the church at Philippi toward unity of mind and love, commands that nothing be done from selfish ambition or conceit, calls believers to count others as more significant than themselves, and points to Christ who did not grasp his equality with God but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to death on the cross
- 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, in which Paul describes the church as a body with many distinct parts, each with a different role, all functioning together toward the same purpose

08/18/2026

Words carry weight. James 3:1-12 reminds us that the tongue, though small, holds the power to build up or tear down -- to speak life or death (Proverbs 18:21). Jesus himself warns in Matthew 12:36 that every careless word will be accounted for on the day of judgment.

This Sunday we were challenged to look honestly at how our words shape the people around us, the relationships we hold dear, and the unity of our church body. The overflow of our mouths reveals the condition of our hearts -- and a healed heart produces healed words.

The call is simple but not easy: go one day without speaking negatively of someone who is not present, and one day without defending yourself to look better. Let your words reflect the love and unity Christ died to make possible.

08/11/2026

What if the most powerful act of worship you could offer had nothing to do with what happens inside these walls? In Matthew 5:21-24, Jesus makes a striking demand -- leave your gift at the altar and go first. Go reconcile. Then return.

That is not a suggestion. That is an order.

We looked at the story of Jacob and Esau this week -- years of deception, fear, and distance -- and what it took for one man to humble himself and take the first step. Reconciliation begins when someone decides that restoring the relationship matters more than winning the standoff. Mature believers go first.

Pride rehearses the evidence. Maturity examines our responsibility. If the Lord is stirring something in you -- a name, a face, a conversation long overdue -- do not wait. He is calling you into the hard and holy work of making things right.