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00:26:30

Stop Trying So Hard

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/04/06

Are you fighting a fight that has already been won? On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Steven Merritt reminds us that Jesus has already won the victory!

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00:33:48

Did Jesus Pray for You?

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/03/23

We have several prayers of Jesus written down in the Gospels. Perhaps the most well-known is His prayer recorded in The Gospel of John, chapter 17. There are a lot of things Jesus prayed for and about in this prayer. Was He praying for YOU? Pastor Steven Merritt starts a short sermon series called The Last Days of Jesus with this message.

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00:33:06

What God REALLY Wants

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/03/16

This series has looked at how we can know God, and why we should want know Him. Now, in this final message of the series we consider why this is what God really wants, and what it means to us. Pastor Steven Merritt gives some insights from Scripture on how we can really please God.

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00:35:57

A Terrible Trade

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/03/02

Life is full of trade-offs. Not all trade-offs are good though, are they? Many people trade off one the most valuable opportunities they will ever have for something that is completely worthless. In this second message in the series To Know Him, Pastor Steven Merritt walks us through some of the things that so easily distract us from our true purpose.

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00:35:53

Come As You Are

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/02/24

What do you think of when you think of God? Do you believe it is possible to know Him? What if I told you He wants for you to know Him? You can be as close to God as you want to be. In this first sermon of the series To Know Him, Pastor Steven Merritt begins a brief study of the Book of Hosea. Many will be surprised at how closely our own culture parallels that of the Northern Kingdom of Israel before God allowed them to receive the punishment for their idolatry.

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00:27:35

Those God Chooses

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/02/09

Many of us have things in our past that we believe disqualify us from serving God. We have shame, and fear, and we are just not convinced God wants us. And we definitely don't think He could ever use us. It may surprise you who God chooses. In fact, would you believe that God has chosen you? In this next to last message in the series God and the Underdogs, Pastor Steven Merritt offers some encouragement and insight that may help you see things differently.

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00:27:17

Questions from a Doubter

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/01/18

We all doubt from time to time, don't we? Have you been there? Are you there right now? This message is for YOU! Gideon asked some important questions that you have probably asked too. In this third message of the "God and the Underdogs" series, Pastor Steven Merritt gives us God's answers to the doubter's questions.

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00:30:53

Personal Attacks: Responding the Daniel Way

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/01/12

Personal attacks hurt! When people are out to get you, what do you do? How should you respond? In this second message in the "God and the Underdogs" series, Pastor Steven Merritt offers some guidance on how to handle critics, EVEN if they are targeting you to kill you.

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00:33:04

When You Feel Like an Imposter

The Church @Fairfax ·

2026/01/04

What's holding you back? For many it is the idea that they do not feel "real" or authentic. They do not believe they have the ability to do what they believe God is calling them to do. In this first message of the series, "God and the Underdogs," Pastor Steven Merritt offers some insights into our fears and hope for how we can overcome those fears.

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00:32:08

Lessons from the Wise Guys

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/12/28

There was a reason Herod was "disturbed" by the arrival of the magi searching for the one born to be King of the Jews. Those who are seeking God can learn some important life lessons from the magi, the wise guys. This coming year will be better or it will be worse, and YOU are the one who will determine what kind of year it will be. In this final message of the Questions of Christmas series, Pastor Steven Merritt offers some helps to the seekers.

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00:35:15

Do You Believe In Miracles?

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/12/09

Some say miracles happen every day, all around us. Others say there is no such thing as miracles. Are miracles possible? Is so, why do they happen, and when? In this second part of the Questions of Christmas, Pastor Steven Merritt takes a brief look at one miracle that changed the world, and answers why that miracle was needed.

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00:32:22

How to Have More Joy

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/11/26

Thanksgiving has not been completely commercialized...yet. But many find difficulty being thankful. Life is hard. But there is a way to have more joy even in difficulty. Anyone can have more joy, and the answer is closer than you might thing. Pastor Steven Merritt reminds his listeners of the power of relationships in this life.

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00:34:26

Change Your YOUniverse

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/11/17

When we feel out of control we cannot be at peace or feel contented. But what if we can only feel contented by giving up our control? In this final message of the Enough is Enough series, Pastor Dale Otto reminds us that our greatest need is to be in a loving relationship with our Creator God.

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00:32:39

Does God Really Love You?

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/11/10

We hear a lot about God's love. Many struggle with the idea that God is loving AND that there is a literal hell. God's love and His judgment are often misunderstood. One does not make the other impossible - they are not mutually exclusive. Both are true - God is love and there is a judgment. But what does that mean to YOU? God loves you so much He wants you to escape that inevitable separation. In this third massage in the series Enough is Enough, Pastor Steven Merritt tries to help us grasp

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00:32:08

When You Think About God

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/11/03

When you think about God, what do you think? What we think about when we think about God is important. How we view God is foundational to our ability to be content with life. In this second part of the Enough Is Enough sermon series, Pastor Steven Merritt offers some Scriptural insights to help you live a move content life.

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00:34:32

How Being Content Can Set You Free

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/10/26

The world is a bit unstable these days. When people feel a lack of stability they often tend to seek comfort and protection by acquiring things. This lack of contentment causes other problems. How can contentment set you free from this cycle? Pastor Steven Merritt teaches on contentment and the freedom it can bring, in this first message in the new series Enough is Enough.

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00:33:44

How Far Is Your Reach?

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/10/20

Is the purpose of the Gospel to make the world better? Many believe so. Some believe that we are supposed to build God's Kingdom here on earth. Pastor Steven Merritt concludes the series of The Heart of the Church by exploring this idea.

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00:33:48

Don't Get Left Behind

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/10/05

Have you ever felt like you were left out, or maybe like you weren't sure what was going on? Part of our frustration often comes from our failure to recognize that we are not speaking the same language as those around us. It may sound the same, but it isn't connecting or communicating. Pastor Steven offers some helps for believers to connect and communicate better with fellow believers and unbelievers around them.

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00:39:33

The Church You've Always Longed For

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/10/04

Statistics show that the "church" is declining, but the Church really on the rise. Have you ever been a part of a local church? What is it you look for? More importantly, what do you LONG for in a church? In this first message of the series The Heart of the Church, Pastor Steven Merritt and Pastor Dale Otto take a look at the vision the founder of the Church had for it.

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00:31:41

The Rescue from Evil

The Church @Fairfax ·

2025/09/22

There IS evil in this world. You have seen it. You have experienced it. Would it surprise you to know that evil is out to get you? In this final message of the series on The Lord's Prayer, Pastor Steven Merritt shares the hope of our rescue from evil.

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