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Steve Viars
B.S. - Bible, Baptist Bible College
M.Div. - Grace Theological Seminary
D.Min. - Westminster Theological Seminary
Pastor Steve Viars has served at Faith Church since 1987. He and his wife Kris were married in 1982 and they have three...Read More
The Story of God’s Plan
1 Corinthians 11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. Ephesians 4:12 - for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; Planning to Grow 1. Continue to Discuss, Refine,…Read More
The Responsibility of Sanctification
1 Thessalonians 4:3 - For this is the will of God, your sanctification… John 17:17 - Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. Romans 6:19 - …For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness,…Read More
Your Union with Christ
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Romans 5:1-2 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the…Read More
The Power of Justification
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. I. The Meaning of Justification A. The term B. The context Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death Romans 3:23-26 - for all have sinned…Read More
Chosen before the Foundation of the World
Sermon Preview Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. 2 Timothy 2:1-5 - I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and…Read More
Being Adopted into the Family
Sermon Preview Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. I. The Blessings of Our Adoption A. Paul's relationship with this church Acts 20:31 - Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears.…Read More
The Centrality of Faith
Sermon Preview Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Sermon Outline Isaiah 59:2 - But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear. St. Augustine – “You have made us for yourself,…Read More
Planning and the Gospel of Christ
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. 1 Corinthians 11:26 - For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. John 1:14 - And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as…Read More
Inviting and Instituting Accountability
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. Ecclesiastes 4:8…Read More
Planning Through the Grid of God’s Wisdom
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Proverbs 21:5 - The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance. 1. Continue to Discuss, Refine, and Implement Our Discipleship Process. 2. Organize and Launch Our New Cluster of Ministries at Faith West. 3. Work Together as a Church Family to Develop…Read More
Looking for Open Doors
Sermon Preview Sermon Outline Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Proverbs 21:5 - The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance. 1. Continue to Discuss, Refine, and Implement Our Discipleship Process. 2. Organize and Launch Our New Cluster of Ministries at Faith West. 3. Work Together as a…Read More
The Power of Hope in the Planning Process
Sermon Preview Sermon Outline Romans 15:13 - Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:4 - For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through…Read More
Recognizing Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Sermon Preview Please Note: The charts Pastor Viars referred to @ 2:06 can be viewed by clicking on the Sermon PPT Notes thumbnail in the Handouts section below. Sermon Outline Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Proverbs 21:5 - The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.…Read More
Identifying Your Core Values
Sermon Preview Sermon Outline Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. John 21:25 - And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written. Luke 2:52…Read More
The Importance and Value of Planning
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Sermon Preview: Sermon Outline: 6 reasons planning is important for the people of God I. Planning is An Antidote to Laziness Proverbs 6:6a - Go to the ant, thou sluggard… A. The paradox of rest and work in the Scripture 1. Followers…Read More
Why Are We Here, Where Are We Going, and How Do You Fit In? (2013)
Sermon Preview: Sermon Outline: Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. The mission of Faith Church is to glorify God by winning people to Jesus Christ and equipping them to be more faithful disciples. 1 Corinthians 10:31 - Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all…Read More
Developing Strong Faith
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Romans 5:12 - Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men… Psalm 138:3 - On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in…Read More
A Strong Prediction
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. 1 Corinthians 3:18 - Let no man deceive himself… Psalm 138:3 - On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. 3 principles to help us place our faith where it truly belongs I. God…Read More
A Strong Challenge
Please Note: the full transcript is available in the Manuscript link above. Psalm 138:3 - On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. I. The Strength of Declaration Matthew 19:4-6 - And He answered and said, “Have you not read that He who created them from…Read More
The Stewardship of Our Outreach
3 aspects of being a faithful ambassador for Christ I. The Nature of Your Calling A. We are ambassadors for Christ 1. Growing in spiritual maturity ambassador – Greek word presbeuomen Matthew 6:33 - But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 2. Living in a…Read More
