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December 8, 2023
At Christmastime, we often hear mention of an ancient political figure named Herod the Great. But who was Herod? Is he the same “Herod” who later took part in the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Get answers from Pastor Mike Fabarez on this helpful and historical edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
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Hospitality is a crucial element in building Christian community and can be an effective tool for evangelism by showing Christ's love to others. But how can we be effective in this area of our lives? What does the Bible say about hospitality? Learn some practical and effective means of serving the Lord. Be sure to request the book The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community by Alexander Strauch with your generous donation this month.
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Once you reach a certain age, you’ll hear people talking about and planning for retirement. And the typical idea is to live the remainder of your days relaxing, travelling, and definitely not working. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds Christians that we have a lifelong calling to work for the Kingdom of God!
December 7, 2023
If you work hard, most people agree you should be rewarded. But not everyone who works hard gets rich. In fact, many hard-working people live paycheck to paycheck. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that hard work is not a magic formula for success, but there are still good, biblical reasons why Christians should work diligently and humbly.
December 6, 2023
Ever heard of the online trend called “quiet quitting” or other life hacks for working less and getting paid more? While these fads are popular on social media, they’re antithetical to a biblical worldview. Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages Christians to work hard because you’re really working for God!
December 5, 2023
The Bible says, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Pastor Mike Fabarez offers practical strategies to fill up our hearts and minds with the kind of thoughts that cause us to speak wise words.
December 4, 2023
As you read the Gospels, you’re bound to encounter the Pharisees and the Sadducees. But who were they and why were they so opposed to Jesus? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains what they believed and how the Pharisees and the Sadducees are surprisingly similar to people we still meet today.
December 1, 2023
There are dozens of Bible verses that warn us about the danger of an untamed tongue. The Bible calls it, “a restless evil, full of deadly poison” and compares our unwise words to a fire that sets a whole forest ablaze! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains the connection between our emotions and the words that spill out of our mouths.
November 30, 2023
Have you ever encountered someone who talks too much? Most of their words may be idle chatter, but with many words comes a serious risk of causing harm. Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us how to avoid wounding others with our words.
November 29, 2023
When you see people with big bank accounts, influential jobs, and luxurious lives, you don’t often hear them thanking God for all that good stuff. So why do people who reject God seem to have more blessings than those who profess Christ? On the surface, it doesn’t make sense! Pastor Mike Fabarez cautions Christians against second-guessing or begrudging God’s generosity.
November 28, 2023
Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how to guard your thoughts against the insidious and destructive enemy called envy. He’s opening up the Bible to Psalm 73 for a powerful reminder about why Christians should never envy the world.
November 27, 2023
You know that “little voice” that warns you when you’ve made a mistake or convinces you to make good choices? Well, is that the Holy Spirit talking—or your own conscience? Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us how to determine the source, so we can respond appropriately.
November 24, 2023
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