What happens at Fairmont Baptist Church?
WORSHIP of the true and living God. We gather to worship the true and living God. True worship is an outpouring of adoration from a redeemed heart.
“To whom then will ye liken God? Or what likeness will ye compare unto Him?” Isaiah 40:18
“To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?” Isaiah 46:5
The WORD of God is loved, preached, and practiced. God teaches us about Himself through His word, the Bible. Believers receive spiritual nourishment through the preaching and teaching of His Word. The primary responsibility of the pastor is to “feed the church of God.” Acts 20:28
The curse of the pulpit is the superstition that a sermon is a work of art and not a piece of bread or meat . . . sermons, rightly understood, are primarily forms of food . . . the shepherds work is plain and humble. – Charles Jefferson
The WELLBEING of the believer is strengthened through fellowship, edification, and encouragement. A genuine word of kindness, a compassionate word of understanding will encourage a brother or sister in Christ. Listening with attention, without interruption and with a promise to pray for them and their burdens.
“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25
A WITNESS to others in word and deed. Showing others the love of Christ and the peace that He gives. Living out the truth of Jesus Christ while speaking with love to those who have not come to Christ in faith believing. To function not as sales people of the gospel but as those who are bringing the good news of Jesus Christ.
“Come unto me all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:28-30
