Fairfield Baptist Church in Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia | Church

Fairfield Baptist Church

Locality: Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 416 466 258

Address: 102 Smart Street 2165 Fairfield, NSW, Australia

Website: http://fairfieldbaptist.org.au

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25.01.2022 Our dear pastor Ivan after a great Bible study on the book of Philippians! We delved into Pauls writings on the right and wrong motivations of serving by the preachers that he encountered, then took time to examine our own hearts. Let it be first and foremost for the love of God as well as others and not for selfish ambition.

22.01.2022 Dealing With Worry - Pastor Ivan

22.01.2022 Despite these difficulties that youre facing, remember to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5); cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7); He will never leave you nor forsake you as He has promised multiple times throughout Scripture; and we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

21.01.2022 This weeks devotional: --- Proverbs 11:24-31 "Gain by Giving"... A visitor to a lighthouse said to the keeper, Arent you afraid to live here with the storms and high winds constantly lashing the walls? Oh, we have to be more concerned about those out on the sea, the man replied. We think only of having our lamps burning brightly and keeping the reflectors clear so that those in greater danger may be saved. We too are to be more concerned about others than we are about ourselves (Phil. 2:3-4). Generosity and selflessness produce an abundant life of joy and rich reward. According to the Scriptures, if we give freely to others, we will receive abundant blessing. Proverbs 11 teaches that a person who gives to others will gain even more (vv.24-25). Verse 25 paints a word picture to make the point. It states that he who waters will also be watered himself. The 19th-century preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, Let me consider the poor, and the Lord will also recompense me. Let me water His garden, and He will make a well-irrigated garden of my soul. As we focus our attention on giving refreshing help to the needy, we will be refreshed by the Lord. --- Service is working and giving, And not regretting the cost; Its knowing and understanding That no good deed will be lost. Anon. --- When it comes to helping others, some people stop at nothing.

21.01.2022 *UPDATE: We will stream the sermon here on Facebook tomorrow morning, Sunday 9th August, at 10:30am. --- As we adapt to current circumstances, the Word of God must still go forth! Join us as we move our Sunday Family Service online where you will be able to stream the sermon with Pastor Ivan on our website at 10:30am.... We thank God that He has provided another avenue for His Word to be preached, we pray that it might reach more people to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and that we will be able to meet with our local church family soon.

21.01.2022 "And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15

20.01.2022 For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lords death until he comes. | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

19.01.2022 We have completed our Sermon Series on the Gospel of Luke and have started the Book of Malachi. We will study this book within the following weeks, all are welcome to join!

18.01.2022 We havent told you yet, but did you know our website is being updated? And going live very soon! God is doing incredible things as always: new ministries, evangelists, fellowship opportunities and blessings to this house of prayer! We still are in need of an Associate Pastor, please pray for this position to be filled by the right candidate. We know that He will provide, all praises to the Most High!

17.01.2022 We meet fortnightly on a Saturday, and every Thursday morning and Sunday morning before Service to pray for the needs of our family, friends and the community. We also use this time to collectively praise God for answers to prayers and also to praise Him for who He is. You are invited to come along and bring your prayer and praise points so that we can join together in a time of prayer. You are also encouraged to message us any prayer requests you have.

14.01.2022 We had our first Bible study introduction yesterday on 1 Thessalonians! We would like to invite you to join us to dig together into the five chapters of this encouraging epistle where the apostle Paul reveals his characteristic doctrinal emphasis and his love for the vibrant community of Christians in Thessalonica. Everyone is welcome to meet with us every Thursday at either 10:30am or 7:15pm!

14.01.2022 We have finished going through the book of Ruth in todays service, which focused on chapter 4. We hope you found it edifying and encouraging as we learned how Gods grace brought a Gentile woman, who was an outsider from Gods chosen people that was left hopeless in her circumstances and of her future, find herself ultimately be part of the lineage that led to the birth of Jesus Christ - and, like Ruth, we have been grafted in to Gods family through Christ. Special thanks to our guest speaker, Matthew, for delivering todays preaching as well as Ben, for leading the childrens ministry. We look forward to seeing you at next Sundays service, as well as at our special Christmas service on Tuesday, the 25th of December, starting at 9am. All are welcome!

14.01.2022 Considering the lengthy amount of time that has passed since the first coming of Christ, can we as Christians know for sure that we still possess and believe in the same faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3)? Yes! In addition to the New Testament itself, many of the other writings of the early Christians have still survived to our day. The oldest of these writings (apart from the NT) and their authors are both commonly known as the Apostolic Father...s, since many of these authors knew and were personally taught by Jesus Apostles (especially John). Consider and be encouraged by the following beautiful quotation from one of these writings, the Epistle To Diognetus, which was one of the earliest works of Christian apologetics: Chapter 9 (translation by J.B. Lightfoot, 1891): Having thus planned everything already in His mind with His Son, He permitted us during the former time to be borne along by disorderly impulses as we desired, led astray by pleasures and lusts, not at all because He took delight in our sins, but because He bore with us, not because He approved of the past season of iniquity, but because He was creating the present season of righteousness, that, being convicted in the past time by our own deeds as unworthy of life, we might now be made deserving by the goodness of God, and having made clear our inability to enter into the kingdom of God of ourselves, might be enabled by the ability of God. And when our iniquity had been fully accomplished, and it had been made perfectly manifest that punishment and death were expected as its recompense, and the season came which God had ordained, when henceforth He should manifest His goodness and power - O the exceeding great kindness and love of God - He hated us not, neither rejected us, nor bore us malice, but was long-suffering and patient, and in pity for us took upon Himself our sins, and Himself parted with His own Son as a ransom for us, the holy for the lawless, the guileless for the evil, the just for the unjust, the incorruptible for the corruptible, the immortal for the mortal. For what else but His righteousness would have covered our sins? In whom was it possible for us lawless and ungodly men to have been justified, save only in the Son of God? O the sweet exchange, O the inscrutable creation, O the unexpected benefits; that the iniquity of many should be concealed in One Righteous Man, and the righteousness of One should justify many that are iniquitous! Having then in the former time demonstrated the inability of our nature to obtain life, and having now revealed a Saviour able to save even creatures which have no ability, He willed that for both reasons we should believe in His goodness and should regard Him as nourisher, father, teacher, counsellor, physician, mind, light, honour, glory, strength and life.

13.01.2022 This weeks devotional: --- Proverbs 12:1-7 "Tall Trees, Deep Roots"... The root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:3 My son Mark and I were digging out the stump of an old tree in his front yard. The tree had been only 5 inches in diameter, so we didnt think the task would be difficult. After digging around the stump and cutting through the surface roots, we fastened a nylon tow rope to the back of my truck and pulled. Nothing happened. We dug some more, cut out some more roots, and tried again. Still no success. On the third try the heavy nylon rope broke. Strong, deep roots had anchored that tree firmly in the ground. In the Bible, godly people are often likened to trees (Ps. 1:3; Prov. 12:3). Joni Eareckson Tada wrote about this in her book Diamonds in the Dust: The branches of growing trees not only reach higher, but their roots grow deeper. Its impossible for a strong tree to have high branches without having deep roots. It would become top-heavy and topple over in the wind. Then Joni observed, The same is true with Christians. Its impossible for us to grow in the Lord without entwining our roots around His Word and deepening our life in His commands. Would you like to be a tall, immovable tree? That comes only through a life of Bible study, discipline, and tested faithconditions that produce deep roots. --- We read and learn the Word of God To fix it firmly in our heart; And when we act upon that Word, Its truth from us will not depart. DJD --- The roots of stability come from being grounded in Gods Word. By David C. Egner

13.01.2022 This weeks devotional: --- "The Price Of A Soul" He who wins souls is wise. - Proverbs 11:30... According to a Wall Street Journal article, Hemant Mehta wanted to find out if he was missing something as an atheist. So the DePaul University graduate student went on eBay with this proposition: He would spend 1 hour of church attendance for each $10 bid by the highest bidder. A former evangelical minister won with an offer of $504. How much would you pay for the opportunity to present Christ to an unbeliever? The apostle Paul gave a lot more than $504 in his endeavor to bring the gospel to people who had never heard of Jesus Christ. He traveled many long, hard miles across the world. In a gripping account he told of his experiences: shipwreck, imprisonment, floggings, stoning, beatings, exhaustion, hunger, cold, and peril (2 Corinthians 11:23-28). In the past 2,000 years of missionary effort, valiant men and women have left their homelands to proclaim Christ in remote, primitive, and dangerous settings. Many have lost their lives; others have suffered persecution. In many parts of the world today, to talk publicly about Jesus is to risk hardship, jail, and even death. When we consider Jesus sacrifice for us, any sacrifice we make to bring others to Him is worth the cost. By David C. Egner --- When we open our heart to the Lord, He opens our eyes to the lost.

13.01.2022 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: | 2 Timothy 3:16

13.01.2022 A night of carols celebrating the greatest gift that God has given us, His Son our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Everyone who is anyone is welcome to attend and hear a message of hope, followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments!

12.01.2022 What an incredible baptism service today as we observed 8 of our brothers and sisters proclaiming their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and bearing witness to His glorious power in their lives through their testimonies with this important act of obedience. Daniel, Rania, Brandon, Michael, Laleiga, Mehdi, Kevin and James, we hope you had a wonderful experience on this memorable day! And for those that would also like to get baptised in the future, message us or contact Pastor Ivan!

12.01.2022 Our Bible studies are a great opportunity for you to get connected with the Body of Christ and also Gods Word, the Bible, mid week. It doesnt matter what level of knowledge you have of the Bible. We welcome all to come and study Gods Word with us. We will be going through the book of Colossians during the next few weeks. For any enquiries or further information, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

10.01.2022 Tomorrow morning! Everyone and anyone welcome.

10.01.2022 "'And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15

10.01.2022 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. | 1 Corinthians 3:7

09.01.2022 We have a new sign!

09.01.2022 This weeks devotional: --- Proverbs 11:24-31 "What Can We Give?"... The generous soul will be made rich. Proverbs 11:25 When Milton J. Petrie died at the age of 92, his lifelong pattern of generous giving continued. The newspaper headline reporting his death said: Millionaires Death Doesnt Stop His Generosity. Petrie, the son of a Russian immigrant pawnshop owner, built his fortune with a chain of womens clothing stores. His will named 451 beneficiaries of his $800 million estate. Many recipients were faithful employees, some were personal friends, and others were people he had read about and decided to help through a difficult time. Few of us have the monetary resources of Milton Petrie, but we have the same opportunities to give. People all around us need time, encouragement, financial help, compassion, friendship, and prayer. How do we feel about giving what we have? Proverbs 11:24-25 challenges our natural inclination to be tight-fisted: There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty. The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself. We can hide our eyes from opportunities to give, or we can seek them out. Will we be generous today? --- Sacrifice is the true measure of generosity.

08.01.2022 We are passionate about spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to all ages, including children. Our childrens program is designed to teach the Gospel to them in an engaging way. If you have kids, you are more than welcome to bring them along to the service knowing that they will be looked after by our caring Sunday School teachers. We also have a Crche for babies, as well as a separate play area for toddlers. Our Childrens Ministry runs in parallel with our Sunday Family Service at 10:30am. Both rooms include a sound system to ensure parents dont miss hearing the service!

08.01.2022 Our salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, all to the glory of God alone.

07.01.2022 As we adapt to current circumstances, the Word of God must still go forth! Join us as we move our Sunday Family Service online where you will be able to stream the sermon with Pastor Ivan on our Facebook page at 10:30am. We thank God that He has provided another avenue for His Word to be preached, we pray that it might reach more people to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and that we will be able to meet with our local church family soon.

07.01.2022 We will be restarting our main service from this Sunday, 14th of June at 10:30am! If you want to visit, please feel free to come along. And if you have any queries, send us a message and we will answer you ASAP. Stay tuned for updates on the commencement of the rest of our ministries via our website or social media. Looking forward to seeing all of you again!

06.01.2022 We are seeking a part time Associate Pastor with a heart for youth, young adults, and evangelism. You will be given leadership of our established youth group, and responsibility for establishing ministries for young adults. We are also eager to provide you with opportunities to serve in any other ministries, according to your gifts and passions. You will be supported by and work alongside Pastor Ivan Haedo. This is a paid position for 20 hours per week. For a full job description and list of requirements, message us and we will send you a link to the ad. Please share with anyone that is qualified and interested in the role!

04.01.2022 Luke 24:27 Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures. In one way or another, the entire Old Testament is about the person and work of the Lord Jesus. Understanding this truth will make reading the Old Testament far more profitable for your spiritual life. Heres one short article about the Christocentric nature of the Old Testament.... https://www.samstorms.com//10-things-you-should-know-about

03.01.2022 Our Sermon Series for the next couple of months, as our Bible studies, will be on 1 Thessalonians! Our dear brother in Christ, Pastor Oscar, preached at yesterdays service and introduced us to this encouraging epistle that the Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica - and spoke on the importance of the churchs work of faith, labour of love and steadfastness of hope in the midst of trials and tribulations all to the glory of God.

01.01.2022 This weeks devotional: --- Proverbs 12:10 "Her Fathers Zoo"... The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. - Proverbs 12:10 June Williams was only 4 when her father bought 7 acres of land to build a zoo without bars or cages. Growing up she remembers how creative her father was in trying to help wild animals feel free in confinement. Today Chester Zoo is one of Englands most popular wildlife attractions. Home to 11,000 animals on 110 acres of land, the zoo reflects her fathers concern for animal welfare, education, and conservation. Solomon had a similar interest in all creatures great and small. In addition to studying the wildlife of the Middle East, he imported exotic animals like apes and monkeys from far-off lands (1 Kings 10:22). But one of his proverbs shows us that Solomons knowledge of nature went beyond intellectual curiosity. When he expressed the spiritual implications of how we treat our animals, he mirrored something of the heart of our Creator: The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel (Prov. 12:10). With God-given wisdom, Solomon saw that our relationship to our Creator affects not only how we treat people but also how much thoughtful consideration we give to the creatures in our care. By Mart DeHaan --- Father in heaven, when we think about the wonder and diversity of Your animal kingdom, please help us not only to worship You, but to care for what Youve entrusted to us. --- INSIGHT: There is a subtle but important difference between intelligence and wisdom. Both of them are desirable; both of them important; both require diligence and discipline to acquire and exercise. However, wisdom is often considered the appropriate application of intelligence. Knowing something is one thing; being ae to act well on what you know is another. As Solomon shows, intelligence can be demonstrated by speech, but wisdom is demonstrated in both speech and action.

01.01.2022 Over the next couple of months, we will be looking at the Gospel of Luke in our weekly Sunday Family Service. Service starts at 10:30am followed by refreshments and fellowship, all ages are welcome!