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Today's Opportunity for Economic Reform

June 16, 2025March 19, 2017 Luke 16:26-31

Because the heart’s central loyalty will have eternal consequences, we must heed the warnings of Scripture and ask God to rewire our hearts to value him above any and all other treasures.

The Damning Lie of Monetary Success

June 16, 2025March 12, 2017 Luke 16:19-25

Our material wealth is not an indicator of our spiritual health, instead our money and how we use it serves as an indicator of where our faith lies and who we serve.

Suffering in a Broken World

June 20, 2025May 8, 2016 Luke 13:10-13

Even as regenerate children of God we should not be surprised at the pain and suffering in our lives because we live in a fallen world, which thankfully will one day be made perfect by the exercise of Christ’s power.

Questions & Answers 2015-Part 3

July 3, 2025July 19, 2015 Various

Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions from Part 3: 1. Millennium Kingdom – how does all this work? 2. Will Catholics end up in heaven? 3. Atheist and Homosexuality in our own family… when if ever do we give up praying for them? 4. What guidelines do you have for …

Questions & Answers 2014-Part 2

July 3, 2025July 27, 2014 Various

Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions in this service: If you were update the 95 Theses, what would be your top 3 Theses? 1 John 5:16 what is the sin that leads to death? How would you share the gospel with an unregenerate Jewish person? How does Compass Bible Church …

Anticipating the Defeat of Disease

October 10, 2025March 16, 2014 Luke 7:1-10

Christ at his first coming displayed his credentials as the King of the coming Kingdom by healing some people of their illnesses, in part to remind us that he will one day vanquish all disease.

Is Heaven Boring?

March 13, 2019January 28, 2014 by Mike Fabarez

Most Christians have probably wondered what heaven will be like. What will we be doing? Where will we be living? Is it going to be boring? The Bible gives us clues about heaven and Pastor Mike takes a look at what it has to say to answer the question: Is Heaven Boring?

Regret in Heaven

November 20, 2017December 7, 2013 by Mike Fabarez

The hope of heaven is the destination of all Christians. But will Christians experience regret in heaven for things that were done or not done on earth? Pastor Mike takes a look at what the Bible has to say about our experience in heaven.

When Life Really Hurts

October 14, 2025November 24, 2013 Luke 6:21b, 25b

Though the next life will be characterized by happiness and joy, for now, because of sin in our world and in our lives Christians will have plenty of grief and a lot for which to mourn.

When You’re Not Satisfied

October 14, 2025November 17, 2013 Luke 6:21a, 25a

We must discern that there is no true or lasting satisfaction in any temptation to sin, knowing that every feeling of deprivation in doing what is right is always an investment that God rewards.

Sorrow & Profound Celebrations

October 16, 2025July 28, 2013 Luke 5:33-35

We will experience a variety of sorrows on earth while we await Christ’s return, but our pain is mitigated by our anticipation, and the many foretastes of the kingdom which God supplies.

The New Jerusalem & the Lake of Fire

June 16, 2025December 6, 2007 Various

We must understand, accept and respond to the two eternal destinies that God has revealed to us in his word.

Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective

June 16, 2025October 28, 2007 Hebrews 12:18-24

Our fight with sin is fueled when we adopt heaven?s perspective on the gravity of sin and the incredible cost of celebrated reconciliation.

Reaching Forward with the Hope of a New World

June 16, 2025April 1, 2007 Various

We must work to establish more glimpses of God’s coming kingdom as we eagerly anticipate Christ’s perfect reign over his perfected people in God’s perfect city.

Seeing God’s Good Plan in the Painful Seasons of Life

June 16, 2025December 29, 2002 1 Peter 1:6-9

We can face the future with confidence and joy knowing that God`s difficult appointments only confirm our faith, and earn for us a better place in our future home.