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Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a practical message about doing great things for God, while still staying humble. We’re learning from Jonathan’s courage and humble confidence in 1 Samuel chapters 13 and 14.

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Everyone loves the comfort of familiar things and being comfortable in general. But when does “staying in our comfort zone” keep us from growing or impede progress? Pastor Mike Fabarez fields a question about “church traditions” and dissects the problem of being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant!

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There’s a military adage that’s applied to everything from sports and law to business and board games. It goes, “the best defense is a good offense.” Pastor Mike Fabarez uses this principle to describe the Christian life as well. If you want to do great things for God, it starts by having a good defense. But in order to really make a difference, you’ve got to live like you have nothing to fear, because you don’t! God is with you. 

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When you’re faced with a big decision, how do you determine what the right choice is? And when you’re seeking God’s will, how can you be sure you’re hearing His voice above your own thoughts and feelings? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes us to a time in Israel’s history when King Saul was at the crux of a decision in battle. We’ll discover what happens when you fail a divine pop-quiz.

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Have you ever been tested by God? While not every challenge is a test, and sometimes bad things just happen, God still tests us today just as He tested His followers in the Old Testament! Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us discern whether or not we’re in a divine test.

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God has a plan for each of us, but discovering that plan can be challenging. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues our study of 1 Samuel, just as the Israelites are demanding a King. Was this God’s will for them? No, but He gave them one anyway. Let’s find out why.

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Whether it’s muddling through video conference meetings, pressing deadlines, long hours, or a difficult boss, work can sometimes feel more like a curse than a blessing. How’s your job going? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses God’s view of work, retirement, and rest.

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We make decisions every day, but some decisions are harder than others. And when we’re unsure of God’s will, it can make the process of decision-making difficult, if not impossible! Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us discover God’s will in this message.

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When you know you’ve sinned (and you know God knows you’ve sinned), what do you do next? Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches us how we can make restitution: by accepting God’s loving discipline and taking steps to become right with Him again.

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Have you ever wondered if God is disciplining you for sin in your life? Many times, hardship is not direct punishment from God, but sometimes He uses pain to get our attention! Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a message from First Samuel about what we can learn from the Israelite’s suffering.

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