Put a Lid on It
God previewed the rich meaning and impact of Christ’s redemptive work through the Old Testament symbols of the Ark of the Covenant, its sacrifices, and its rituals.
Crucifixion
April 1, 2026
Questions in this episode: – How much should we tithe amidst debt? – Who saw the curtain in the temple torn at the crucifixion? – What does Romans 8:29 mean regarding predestination? – Have we moved away from Luther’s belief on the bondage of the will? – Can you explain the thousand year reign of …
November 19, 2025
Questions in this episode: – What year was Christ crucified? – Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6? – Why is Jesus referred to as the Son of God? – I work for as an inspector for the division of liquor control, is this okay as a Christian? – What astronomical events are …
November 5, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Should we be confessing our sins as soon as it happens or wait for a specific time? – Is there an explanation of the three days and three nights Jesus spent in the grave? – I suffer from depression and anxiety, but even though I read my Bible and pray, …
July 16, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Did Bathsheba and Nathan trick David into having Solomon named heir to the throne? – Can you explain what the “already, not yet” concept is? – Who is the “restrainer” in 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 – Will the Holy Spirit be removed in the Tribulation? – Where can I get an …
July 8, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Could you please explain the meaning of the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25? – Is Ezekiel 40-44 about the coming temple in the Millennium and who is the prince in Ezekiel 44:1-3? – Why did God require blood and animal sacrifices in the Old Testament? – How …
June 5, 2025
Questions in this episode: – How do you approach the ESV verses that have been changed? – Does reading or watching unbiblical books or shows curse us in some way or put my salvation in doubt? – As a Christian, do we have to be friends with everybody? – What does it mean that the …
The Truth about Golgotha
In the Good Friday sermon “The Truth about Golgotha,” Pastor Mike Fabarez explains the theological meaning of Christ’s crucifixion, emphasizing that the historical location called Golgotha—the “place of the skull”—was the divinely appointed site where Jesus bore the judicial penalty for human sin under the righteous wrath of God. Drawing from Gospel accounts such as …
April 15, 2025
Questions in this episode: – How do I break free of my past life and truly follow Christ? – How is Jesus in the tomb for 3 days, when it doesn’t look like he spent that much time? – Is the Shroud of Turin real? – Is Christian jewelry considered idolatry? – Jesus says there …
December 5, 2024
Questions in this episode: – In Revelations 14, are the 144,000 elect only men and why? – Based on an alter call, how do you feel about being born again in this way? – If Jesus is God and He knew He would rise from the dead, why would His death be called a sacrifice? …
October 23, 2024
Questions in this episode: – Do you think it is important for Christians to actively engage in politics to uphold Christian values and influence positive changes? – Where does it say to pay preachers or church people to serve in the church – On the 1,000 year reign of Christ, when he comes to rule …
October 10, 2024
Questions in this episode: – Please explain Ezekiel’s Temple in Ezekiel Ch 40-47. – Would Jesus have lived beyond the crucifixion, would his body have gone on to live had God not subjected him to death? – What’s the difference between God showing partiality and God showing favor? – What about infant salvation? And when …
March 28, 2024
Questions in this episode: – It was mentioned by a paster that there was a pagan god of spring named Ishtar and that name eventually got translated into Easter. Can you expand more on that? – Have you heard of a perverted version of the Bible named the Queen James version? – Why did …
Question & Answer Service 2021-Part 2
Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions from this session: 1. Covid Vaccine and the Mark of the Beast. 2. What happens to a young child that passes away before hearing the Gospel. 3. What is deconstruction? Definition of Modernism and Post-Modernism. 4. Roman 5 verses 30 and 40 are unclear …
Did the Resurrection Happen?
How can we trust that the resurrection really happened and what does that mean to the biblical message of salvation?
The Price of Forgiveness
The perfect and infinitely valuable life of Son of God fully paid the just demands of the Father’s holiness by incurring all the painful punishments our sins deserve.
Pain and Temptation
The triune God demonstrated love for us in the most costly transaction imaginable; in response we ought to eternally thank him and sacrificially obey all that he commands.
God’s New Covenant
Christ’s institution of the Lord’s supper in the presence of Judas should lead us to a vigilant introspection as we regularly and actively remember Christ’s death and coming kingdom.
The Picture in the Passover
The biblical Passover celebration provides us a helpful picture of the eternal redemption that has been provided for us by the eternal and divine Lamb of God.
The Lamb Who Was Slain
This Good Friday Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at the crucifixion of Christ and its connection to the Passover lamb. Prepare for the resurrection celebration this Easter by remembering the reason Christ was crucified for us.
God’s Payment for Lawbreakers
Pondering God’s longtime plan of redemption humbles us Christians, as we realize that Christ’s horrible suffering was the judgment our sins and transgressions had earned.
Question & Answer Service 2016-Part 2
Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions from this service: 1. Deaths as a result of accidents – is this God’s will or not, even though God is sovereign? 2. Tribes of Israel – what people have melted into the lost tribes? 3. Matthew 18:20 – for where 2 or 3 …
The Door of Mercy
Just like the impending doom in the days of Noah, one day the door of mercy will be shut against those who do not walk through the door of repentance and trust in Christ and what he did on the cross.
Real Love Good Friday
The Real Love of God is a kind of incomprehensible love that was willing to sacrifice an only beloved Son for the salvation and blessing of sinners.
Why the Son Became One of Us
Christ offers to God the Father what we cannot; And at great cost to himself, he sacrificially endows us with incredible, unearned and eternal benefits.
Let His Blood Be on Us
Assuming responsibility for our sin (and in that sense Christ’s pain) is a prerequisite to enjoying the privilege of forgiveness and seeing the cross as a blessing. Additional note: there is no outline provided for this sermon.