Telling the Truth
We must be careful in our evangelism to be painfully honest about the universal problem of human rebellion against God always keeping the focus on Christ and his power and not ourselves.
Resurrection
Did the Resurrection Happen?
How can we trust that the resurrection really happened and what does that mean to the biblical message of salvation?
Confident in Our King
God expects us to be fully confident in Christ and his ongoing work through us in this world, which we should be assured will culminate in his return and the establishment of his kingdom.
The Anticipation of Our Resurrection
Our forthcoming resurrection in God’s new and righteous world can be confidently and joyfully anticipated because of the finished work of Christ and the faithful promises he made to us.
The Message of the Resurrection
We are commissioned to bring the message of salvation to everyone, mindful that God will sovereignly choose to effectually empower our efforts as we are faithful to accurately relay the biblical gospel.
The Nature of the Resurrection
Christians ought to be heartened, motivated, and excited by the preview of our own resurrection which can be seen in the resurrected bodily appearances of Christ.
The Argument for the Resurrection
The veracity of the bodily resurrection of Christ is seen in the fulfillment of prophecy, its massive influence on the world, and the transformative impact the risen Christ has countless people in every generation.
The Centrality of the Resurrection
The defeat of death is the logical product and central feature of God’s successful redemptive solution for the impact and effect of our sinful rebellion.
Am I a Fool to Believe in the Resurrection?
As Christians, the belief in the historical, actual, and verifiable resurrection is central to our faith.
God’s Ultimate Provision of Love and Leadership
By the means of his resurrection Jesus has proven himself to be our perfect and necessary leader to guide us in this life and qualify us for the next.
How the Truth Sets Us Free
For those of us who believe Christ’s teaching and continue to trust in him, God promises to release us from the eternal penalty of sin, helping us now to increasingly overcome the corrupting power of sin in our lives.
Questions & Answers 2014-Part 1
Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions in this service: What is the reason behind the Compass Bible Church theme verse Psalm 43:3? What is the meaning of Selah in the Psalms? In the OT and the NT people were raised from the dead, did these people go to the presence …
Awaiting the Defeat of Death
Jesus shows that he has power over death, not as a representative of God, but as the Lord of life – an ultimate role that requires our allegiance and submission as his disciples.
Did It Really Happen?
An appraisal of the data regarding Christ’s resurrection leads us to see it as a historic reality with far-reaching implications about who he is and what he requires of us.
The Significance of the Resurrection
In Christology Part 10: The Significance of the Resurrection, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why the bodily resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christianity. Walking through key texts like Revelation 1, 1 Corinthians 15, Isaiah 53, Romans 1, and Hebrews 2, he shows what’s at stake: if Christ didn’t rise, the message is empty and …
The Resurrections & Judgments
We must be informed and prepared for the resurrections and judgments that await all of people.
Hanging On with the Hope of a New Body
It should excite us, motivate us and help us reprioritize our lives as we fix our hope on God’s final step in the process of making all things right – the hope of a resurrected body.
A Crash Course in the End of the Book
Spiritual maturity assumes we have mastered the basic truths about what happens to people after this life is over.
Understanding the Jesus Freaks in My Life
Thoughtful Christians are rightfully passionate about getting others to understand the implications of Christ?s resurrection and what?s at stake for all of us beyond the grave.
A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection Life
We should be motivated to live for Christ and his agenda now because he has such a great and awesome future planned for us when we are resurrected!
Guarding Our Hope in a World That Doesn’t Have It
We must be intentional in guarding our confidence in what God has revealed in his word, screening our input and avoiding the incessant flow of error that comes from the world’s opinion.
Living In Light of Christ’s Victory Over Death
Our future resurrection (guaranteed by Christ’s) should motivate us with a confident, positive and reverent attitude toward the Victor over death!
Conquering Death…It’s the Whole Point
Our future hope (a tangible resurrected bodily existence in the coming age) is based on the historical reality of Christ’s tangible, bodily resurrection. We must wholeheartedly confirm this fact and let I motivate us as we live each day in light of our future.
A Few Preliminaries When Talking About Life After Death
Death, both spiritual & physical, was a lamentable intrusion on mankind – one that God powerfully rectified and now provides us with a solution in Christ!
Thomas
Though Thomas doubted he was a good and honest doubter who was willing to be convinced and when convinced was fully committed to follow! So should we! Additional note: there is no outline provided for this sermon
How the Manufacturer Views Your Body
Because God has made (and will remake) our bodies it is incumbent upon to treat them with respect.
Living In Light of Our Resurrection
The best is yet to come for those whose hope is in the power of our Captain to save us and sustain us.
The Grace of Christ’s Cross
Jesus’ blood stands between us and what we deserve. Praise God for providing what we needed but couldn’t pay. There is no worksheet for this sermon.
