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Do you have to be baptized to be saved? Does baptism save you? These questions plague Christians and non-Christians alike, and often divide us along doctrinal lines. Exactly what happens when we are baptized? Do you have to be baptized, and if not, why do it? Get the answer straight from the Bible as we Ask Pastor Mike.

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When you’ve been wronged, what is your knee-jerk response? Most people stick up for themselves or even fight back. But what does God want us to do? Pastor Mike Fabarez points us to the story of Saul and David in 1 Samuel 24 to answer this important question.

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Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us see that not every opportunity is sent from God. In 1 Samuel 23, God sends David to the walled city of Keilah. When Saul learned where David was, he assumed God was handing him over for capture. But this was not the case!

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There is nothing worse than senseless suffering! When we’re going through difficult times, they somehow seem easier to bear if we can find a reason or explanation. But what about those times when there is no reason? Pastor Mike Fabarez provides biblical encouragement for difficult times.

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Most people in our society view white lies as a sign of civility—an untruth about something trivial to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches about a time when David told a white lie that led to dire consequences.

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Have you ever heard of a Red-Letter Christian? These folks believe the issues Jesus speaks about in the New Testamentindicated by red inkshould be prioritized over everything else. But is this the correct approach to Scripture? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a look at what’s really behind such thinking

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Giving and receiving uncomfortable or bad news is never easy, which is why so many of us avoid it altogether. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our approach to dodging difficult conversations or telling white lies to avoid hurt feelings.

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What lengths would you go to protect a family member? How about a friend? Would you put yourself in harm’s way? Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches us about the covenant bond between David and Jonathan, and why it’s a model for us to follow.

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Did you know the average American adult only has eight close friends? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that while making new friends and maintaining bonds is difficult work, cultivating strong friendships is imperative in the Christian life.

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Have you ever found yourself in a “David and Goliath” moment? Pastor Mike Fabarez continues our series on David and Goliath and challenges us with the question, Is there a place where I need to stand up and fight for God’s honor like David did?

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