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We must understand our profound connection with each other because of our union with Christ.
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Full-length sermons by Pastor Mike Fabarez.
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.
Question & Answer Service 2024-Part 3
Various
Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this session: If we pray with any doubt at all does God hear our prayer? Did Jesus have a part in the creation of the universe? What are your thoughts on “altar calls?” What are your thoughts on Jeremiah 29:11? How can you
Question & Answer Service 2024-Part 2
Various
Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this session: Should we believe in a “young earth” or “old earth?” How do we communicate what it means to be a “slave of Christ?” Is addressing someone by their preferred pronouns somehow sinful or a compromise of my Christianity? What does it
Question & Answer Service 2024-Part 1
Various
Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this session: How do we discern pride in ourselves and others? Where did all the different ethnicities come from after the flood. What is the biblical view on the “age of accountability” How does Satan have any authority on earth if dominion is
Our Strong God
Psalm 76
God is a protector of his people, and Christians should always seek to detect his gracious deliverance in its varied forms, knowing God is worthy of our humble praise and generous response.
Drawing Near to God
Psalm 43
When life is hard we must purposefully seek the Lord, knowing he is responsive to our pain and that he will give us the hope and courage that we need.
Seeking to Turn Opponents to Allies
Acts 26:24-32
While many will vehemently resist the biblical gospel, we must see through their biases and double down on the authenticated message God has commissioned us to share persuasively.
Remembering Your Purpose
Acts 26:12-23
We must be faithful to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives by obeying the clear vocational and ministry calling for our lives.
The Role of Your Testimony
Acts 26:1-11
We must strategically employ the powerful evangelistic tool of our personal testimony as a supplement to our sharing of the gospel facts.
The Power of Integrity
Acts 25:13-27
Just as Paul was brought before earthly tribunals to be examined, we need to be sure by faith we avoid God’s tribunal and prepare to stand to give an account before Christ’s tribunal.
Fear, Faith & Reason
Acts 25:1-12
While we will always have opposition as Christians in this world, we must never fear but only trust God and proceed with wisdom, as we continue to live our lives for him.
Grace, Patience & Persistence
Acts 24:22-27
We should give thanks for all of God’s kind provisions as we patiently and uncompromisingly stand up for Christ in our increasingly hostile culture.
The Elements of a Good Defense
Acts 24:10-21
We must respond to anti-Christian accusations against us with a respectful, positive, and well-reasoned defense, doing all we can to represent Christ in a dignified manner.