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God’s Way, Not Ours–

June 1, 2025 by Jay Wertin

The Only Question that Matters

If you have ever asked the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” then you understand the most profound challenge facing believers today. But is it that difficult to understand?

Learn how God accomplishes his sacred purposes through seemingly ordinary means and what it takes on our part to truly understand what God’s will is for our lives.

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Resting on the Immutable

June 16, 2025February 23, 2025 2 Corinthians 1:17-22

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.

August 22, 2024

December 10, 2024August 22, 2024 by Mike Fabarez

Questions in this episode: – I am older and want to move out of the big city to a small town and my pastor and friends do not want me to. Is it wrong for me to do what I want and move? – In 1 Corinthians 11:16 it talked about women should cover their …

The Sovereignty of God

June 16, 2025February 5, 2024 Acts 22:17-21

We must consider how God has been at work from long before we can imagine, leading us into the path he would have us obediently walk.

January 23, 2024

September 26, 2024January 23, 2024 by Mike Fabarez

Questions in this episode: – When did the devil first sin? – After Jesus is baptized, he talks about “us”. Who does that refer to? – As a husband and godly man, what should I do when my wife and I are in constant disagreement? – What should I do when my wife walks …

Well-Meaning but Misguided Friends

June 16, 2025October 1, 2023 Acts 21:1-16

We will have well-meaning friends who, out of love for us, will inadvertently tempt us to abandon the course of Christian obedience God has laid out for us.

Discerning God’s Will

June 16, 2025September 25, 2022 Acts 16:6-10

God will direct you to do what he specifically plans for you to do, as you are diligent to get to doing what he has written, and are discerning about his undeniable adjustments along the way.

Midcourse Adjustments

June 16, 2025March 20, 2022 Acts 14:1-7

As God’s called agents in this world we must remain focused on our particular assignments, never fazed by the providential redirections as to how and where he utilizes us.

Whatever Comes Next

June 16, 2025February 27, 2022 Acts 13:46-52

To be useful ambassadors of Christ we cannot be impeded by closed doors, instead we must trust our sovereign God and embrace the opportunities before us whatever they might be.

Saul: A New Purpose

June 16, 2025June 27, 2021 Acts 9:10-16

We must never let fear or pain distract us from boldly following God’s revealed will for our lives, knowing that the Lord’s fruitful plan for our lives is always best.

Showing Up for Divine Appointments

June 16, 2025May 23, 2021 Acts 8:25-29

We ought to always be ready and willing to obediently respond to God’s sovereign direction when he leads us and prompts us to engage non-Christians with the gospel.

Purpose Fulfilled

June 16, 2025July 21, 2019 Psalm 138

We should boldly, confidently, and prayerfully trust God is working out a good plan in utilizing our lives in a specific way for his glory regardless of how daunting the opposition might be.

Faith-Filled Prayers

June 16, 2025March 31, 2019 Psalm 20

We ought to pray confidently and expectantly in light of God’s goodness and Christ’s provision as we seek to pray in line with his will in all things.

Provision & Planning

June 16, 2025July 23, 2018 Luke 22:35-38

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

How NOT to Persist in Prayer

June 16, 2025June 25, 2017 Luke 18:1

We must be mature in our praying, not continuing to pray for just anything, but knowing that the call to persevere in prayer is qualified throughout the Bible by a number of wise and godly factors.

Trusting An Invincible Savior

June 16, 2025June 12, 2016 Luke 13:31-33

Just as we can trust that nothing could ever defeat God’s intentions in Christ to purchase our redemption, we should in turn be fearless in pursuing God’s prescriptive plans and purposes for our lives.

When Our Expectations Aren’t Met

June 16, 2025November 9, 2014 Luke 9:21-22, 43-45

God is sovereign, always working out his good plans, in, through, and around our lives – our call is to trust him even when those plans surprise us with unexpected turns and painful experiences.

Open Doors and God’s Will

March 13, 2019January 7, 2014 by Mike Fabarez

Bible Answers with Pastor Mike – How do we discern God’s will? Is is just circumstances or is there something more?

Our Struggle to Say "Any Time"

June 16, 2025November 10, 2013 Exodus 2-4

We must be flexible with God’s sovereign timing in our lives because he knows when everything is ready for us to make the impact he desires.

Our Struggle to Say "Any Place"

June 16, 2025November 3, 2013 Various

Because we are transient in this world, called to advance Christ and his kingdom, we must live nimble lives, ready to reside any place God directs without idolizing a specific geographic area.

Our Struggle to Say "Any Thing"

June 16, 2025October 20, 2013 John 21:15-19

Because Christ is the sovereign Lord knowing best how our lives should be invested, we must resolve to love and trust him enough to willing do anything he might ask of us.

Perspectives on Fairness, Justice & Grace

June 16, 2025July 18, 2010 Romans 9:19-24

We should humbly affirm God’s right to do as he chooses regarding the dispensing of his justice toward some sinners and the demonstration of his mercy toward others.

Boldly Following God's Path for My Life

June 16, 2025June 10, 2007 Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16

Christ has called us to follow him wherever that might lead; we should do so fearlessly, fueled by a focus on our eternal home.

Right On Schedule

June 16, 2025March 20, 2005 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Even when we think our plans have been disrupted, it is God’s timing that we need to keep in mind as the most important schedule.

Making Sure God is in the Adjustments

June 16, 2025November 21, 2004 1 Corinthians 16:8-9, Various

When we encounter options in our planning or a crossroads in our lives we must prayerfully consider a series of biblical questions that will help us make the best possible choice – because God’s kids cannot afford to make thoughtless decisions!

Being More Intentional About Your Life

June 16, 2025November 14, 2004 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

As God’s Children (called by God to do good) we ought to be intentional about our lives, planning to do good while always distinguishing between God’s opposition and someone else’s.

The Importance of Aiming

June 16, 2025September 17, 2000 Colossians 1:1a

The Christian life is only worth it when we dive in to what God has called us to do.

Life With A Purpose

June 16, 2025October 24, 1999 2 Samuel 8:1-18

To make your life really count you’ve got to get actively involved with other Christians in living intentionally for God.

Kid’s Stuff

June 16, 2025September 12, 1999 2 Samuel 5:17-25

We must respond to our problems with a childlike dependence on God!

God’s Plan For You

June 16, 2025August 8, 1999 2 Samuel 2:8-3:1

We must cooperate with God to do his will, his way, and in his time!

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