Questions in this episode: – Do you think the dreams that Muslims are having about Jesus are from God? – If the earth is thousands of years old, why do scientists say it is millions of years old? – Do you have any thoughts on why the universe is so vast and grand? – Can …
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 …
Questions in this episode: – Is Ahasuerus and Artaxerxes the same person and is there more than one Artaxerxes? – Should I change churches if my husband wants to go somewhere different? – How do I deal with heartache and loneliness after a breakup? – Should a pastor make an ultimatum about whether he’ll stay …
In light of all people one day standing before God, we must be motivated to live and speak with a deep concern for others, always with a clear conscience, resolved to be faithful regardless of how we are perceived.
It is an honor and a solemn stewardship to represent Christ in our world—a task that brings profound satisfaction when done faithfully, even though it will not always be well-received.
Our love for God’s people ought to drive us to a purely-motivated loving service and care that goes even beyond what we think is possible.
Knowing time is always running out, we must discern and fulfill our God-given stewardship to faithfully invest in the lives of others.
Our decisions about the best use of our Christian stewardship will at times conflict with other Christians; when they do we shouldn’t fret, but instead seek constructive solutions.
Living the Christian life as we ought requires that we periodically ponder the significance of the biblical statement: “You are not your own; you were bought with a price” (1Cor.6:19-20). When we recognize that God not only gives us…
God has given us the unique opportunity to invest in the spiritual profit of many far-reaching groups of people with the launch of Compass Bible Institute.
True Christians must be fearless and faithful as stewards of God’s message of reconciliation in a defiant culture until Christ returns to reward his ambassadors.
We must prayerfully and strategically spend money as managers of God’s financial resources, knowing that he will always reward integrity and a persistent focus on his priorities.
We will all be fairly and judiciously held accountable for our response to God’s call to employ our time, talent, and resources to serve Christ and advance his kingdom.
When God gives us a good gift (like a new church facility) it is important to praise him for the privilege and accept the responsibility as prayerful & hopeful good stewards.
Before this building project starts to get between you and your money, we’d do well to get God’s perspective on basics of the pros, cons and power of money.
Changes can be hard, but no matter how daunting the task, Christ wants us to compassionately respond to the growing needs of those who are coming to know him.
A healthy church is a changing church and those changes produce opposition and call for flexibility and generosity.
The teacher and the pupil must maintain a God-centered perspective when God has graciously granted us spiritual growth.
To be wise, we must value what’s really important by living as though we were on the threshold of eternity.
Serve Christ’s Church making the most profitable return possible on God’s investment in you!