How Will You Respond to the Gospel?
July 2, 2024
The implications of the gospel of Jesus Christ are as personal as they are eternal. So when someone hears the good news, and ignorance is no longer an option, they have no choice but to respond. Pastor Mike Fabarez highlights the three unique responses people have to the gospel, and the response Christians ought to give in turn.
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Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why sharing the gospel is about seeking a response—not just having "nice conversations." We'll discover how the apostle Paul boldly urged people to choose, echoing voices like Joshua and Elijah. Get prepared to wrestle with the weighty cost of following Jesus and discover what it means to truly be "all in" for Him.
July 1, 2024
The Bible says we’re created in God’s image, but what exactly does that mean? What’s the difference between your soul and your spirit? These are good questions that deserve thoughtful answers. Pastor Mike Fabarez provides them in a special edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
June 28, 2024
Ironically, one of our biggest fears in this life is death. But Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils the pivotal event that conquers our ultimate dread. We’ll see how Jesus Christ's victory over the grave provides forgiveness of sins and secures eternal life for all who place their trust in Him.
June 27, 2024
As the world gropes in darkness, there is one blazing truth that pierces through—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez unpacks how Christ's victory over the grave provides the answer to humanity's ultimate problem of sin and death. Discover how the empty tomb secures eternal life for all who place their faith in the risen Savior!
June 26, 2024
Every night we inevitably fall asleep––our bodies shutting down in unconscious rest. It's a strange phenomenon when you think about it. But there's an even bigger inevitability we all face—the appointment with death itself. Pastor Mike Fabarez dives into this sobering reality and how the resurrection of Jesus Christ provides the ultimate solution.
June 25, 2024
Between our jobs, our hobbies, our goals, and our fears, it can be so easy to lose sight of what really matters in this life. Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us lift our gaze from all of these earthly priorities to recognize and refocus on Ultimate Realities.
June 24, 2024
Unrest in the Middle East never ceases, and the hostility against Jews by neighboring tribes and nations continues to escalate. So, what does the future hold for God’s historic people? Our Bible teacher Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what scripture says about Israel in the last days.
June 21, 2024
When it comes to sharing your faith, do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, saying what you’re meant to say but with no sense of passion or urgency? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how a lackluster approach to sharing the gospel can actually do more harm than good. Discover the dangers and cures for a weak witness.
June 20, 2024
“It’s the thought that counts” may be true of many things, but when it comes to sharing the gospel, good intentions just won’t cut it. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that passive, dispassionate approaches to preaching God’s word actually undermine its power. We need to represent Christ as passionate ambassadors compelling the world to be reconciled to God!
June 19, 2024
We live in a broken world filled with temporary victories and fleeting pleasures. But as ambassadors for Christ, we've been given the solution this fallen world desperately needs—the promise of ultimate victory and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that every earthly win is just a glimpse of the ultimate victory through Christ's reign.
June 18, 2024
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