Resting on the Immutable
If we are to navigate the variabilities of this present life with confidence and a godly attitude then we must trust in the immutability of God and his good overarching plan.
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Full-length sermons by Pastor Mike Fabarez.
Aiming to Be a Blessing
2 Corinthians 1:15-16
Our love for God’s people ought to drive us to a purely-motivated loving service and care that goes even beyond what we think is possible.
Managing Misunderstandings
2 Corinthians 1:13-14
When there are misunderstandings, hurt, and conflict we must seek to repair the problems without ever compromising our integrity before God.
Knowing Our Absolute Standard
2 Corinthians 1:12
We must be especially attuned to the state of our conscience, making sure it is rightly calibrated to God’s truth, and then faithfully followed by God’s grace.
The Practical Requirements of Comfort
2 Corinthians 1:8-11
We must employ the divinely sanctioned means of comfort modeled by the Apostle Paul to experience God’s strength and hope in the midst of difficult times.
The Reciprocity of Comfort
2 Corinthians 1:4-4
If we are cognizant of the ways God helps us through our trials, we can then become skilled at helping other Christians through their seasons of suffering.
The Basis of Real Comfort
2 Corinthians 1:1-3
We should be prayerfully confident that God will orchestrate and apply comfort to our hearts as we draw near to him and each other in the midst of difficult times.
Plan Big
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
We, as Christians graciously saved by God’s grace, ought to sincerely and resolutely aim at living a life that pleases the Lord.
The First Christmas Card
Genesis 3:15
We should be comforted and encouraged by God’s announcement of his ancient plans to bring about our salvation through Christ just after Adam and Eve first sinned.
The Arrival of the Royal Priest
Psalm 110
We should joyfully submit to King Jesus knowing he redeemed us and will one day vanquish all rebels, ushering in a kingdom of peace.
When the Price Tag is High
Philemon 17-25
We must see the paramount importance of forgiving others always mindful of the far-reaching effects, even, or especially when it is difficult.
The Right Kind of Forgiveness
Philemon 8-16
We must understand our Christian requirement to forgive, and God’s appeal for us to forgive willingly, sincerely, and fully as we are reconciled with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Glimpses of the Goal
Philemon 1-7
We must understand our profound connection with each other because of our union with Christ.
The Work Yet to Be Done
Acts 28:23-31
We must diligently keep investing in all that is important to God, faithfully and wisely dealing with people, and rightly handling God’s word until the work of the church is done.
Maintaining Clear Communication
Acts 28:17-22
Like Paul, we must be wise about our words with others, knowing that as Christians in a fallen world we will always need to seek to excel in our communication.
Fueled by God’s Gracious Resources
Acts 28:11-16
We must draw the connection between God and his gracious provisions in our lives and, for his glory, make the most of all that he has set before us.
Not Doubting God’s Authenticated Message
Acts 28:1-10
We must have confidence in the veracity of our Bibles, knowing how God miraculously authenticated the Apostles and Prophets he used to relay his written revelation to us.
Clinging to God’s Faithful Promises
Acts 27:39-44
God’s promises to us must be believed with a tenacious, God-fueled confidence no matter what might tempt us to doubt them.
Motivated by Our Sanctifying Effect
Acts 27:27-38
We as Christians should understand the important role God has graciously allowed us to currently have in preserving, protecting, and improving the concentric spheres in which we live.
Confident in God’s Indomitable Plan
Acts 27:21-26
We ought to care about the people around us and the culture we live in, boldly relaying God’s revealed wisdom to them, knowing his indomitable plans will surely be carried out.
No Exemption from Trouble
Acts 27:1-20
The Christian life will be filled with various difficulties which can be endured with great courage as we cling to God with an accurate understanding of who he is.
