Leaders You Must Never Tolerate
We must never submit to those who claim spiritual authority while leading with exploitation, domination, and contempt.
discernment
March 17, 2026
Questions in this episode: – What is Paul trying to say about suffering in Colossians 1? – Which Mary is anointing Jesus? – How do I get over a long term relationship? – How are Christians to respond when their pastors are saying things that appear unbiblical? – How would you respond to someone who …
Conflicting Voices
One of the unpleasant things about being a Christian is the experience of being perpetually bombarded by conflicting “Christian” voices trying to convince us of what God would have us think and do. All these instructors will claim to be
February 10, 2026
Questions in this episode: – How are we to understand when two Evangelical scholars disagree on a biblical issue? – How do we be discerning about the reporting of political events? – Can you explain who will be in hell? – What is the doctrine of trichotomy? – Who are the tribulation saints in Revelation …
Practicing Personal Stewardship & Wise Giving
The giving God calls us to is generous but discerning, and it requires us to handle what has been entrusted to us with great care and integrity. In this sermon on 2 Corinthians 8:16–24, Pastor Mike Fabarez argues that biblical generosity must be governed by careful, accountable stewardship rather than impulsive or naïve giving. Drawing …
March 13, 2025
Questions in this episode: – Who are the Nephilim? – How should Christians consider the Apocrypha and the Gnostic Gospels? – We got married as non-Christians is our marriage still acceptable in God’s eyes? – Why do some people choose to worship idols instead of the Lord? – Can you be a Christian and a …
Wise Decisions
We must make all of life’s decisions with a resolve to do what pleases the Lord, as stewards, knowing that godly choices yield God’s blessings and eternal dividends.
Relating Skillfully
The book of Proverbs sets before us several thought provoking and inspired truths that can and should have a significant impact on how we “wisely” relate to one another. Take for instance the curious and seemingly obvious…
Our Sin
The Bible says we are all born with a built in double standard – the one we apply to those around us and the other we apply to ourselves. We are innately proficient in detecting the sins and transgressions of others, but we are inept in perceiving our own. Consider the freeway foibles…
Priorities
So often we discover that the challenge of the Christian life is to stay focused on the big picture of what’s eternally significant. While the demands of everyday life shout for our attention, it’s the issues of supreme importance that usually…
Discernment & Acceptance
Acceptance is a virtue that is easy to applaud. It feels good for everyone involved when we are approving, supportive, and accepting. Often that is precisely what life calls for—a broad, sympathetic, and inclusive heart that embraces someone even when they don’t deserve it (Rom.15:7; Col.3:13). But there is a complementary virtue that Jesus frequently taught us to possess…
Provision & Planning
Christ expects us to prudently plan and wisely prepare for life’s eventuality while fully and fearlessly trusting in God’s sovereign and loving oversight of our lives
Learning to Listen to the King’s Prophets
We may at times respond with negativity to the accurate preaching of the truth, but God has called all Christians as his messengers to be faithful to God’s message regardless of the response.
It’s a Big Decision
Big decisions (like getting married) must be prayerfully considered in light of timing, calling and the intensity of one’s desire.
When God Seems Weird
God’s ways are higher, smarter, and different than ours, so learn to follow him even when it doesn’t make sense.
