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The Old Testament was written ages ago. So, how can it possibly apply to our lives today––especially now that the New Testament is available? Afterall, Jesus said he came to fulfill the law. So, aren’t those ancient rules obsolete? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers the question: “Why Study the Old Testament?”

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We hope our faith is strong enough to sustain us in hard times, but we don’t really know until it’s tested. And one of the most challenging tests comes when we’ve asked, prayed, waited, and yet an important need remains unmet. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why we can be confident that God will meet our needs!

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Does God expect us to be happy if we give up everything to follow Christ? It sounds almost cruel. But it’s exactly what we discover when we read about the apostles, who gave up their lives for the gospel. They were glad! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why we can rejoice when we’re suffering for Christ.

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It’s easy to say you’re a Christian. But what if it costs your friends, your job, or even your life? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to face the reality that our faith may cost the ultimate price.

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In the public sphere, Christians have been threatened, manipulated, and even persuaded to stay silent. God’s people have stopped sharing the gospel in schools and at public meetings, and the church is at odds with the government. But Pastor Mike Fabarez says that it is the government who should be afraid of silencing the Church!

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As Christians, we know evangelism is important. But how often do we actually put that knowledge into action? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that our desire to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others grows stronger when we clearly see what’s at stake.

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The cost of following Christ has gone up! Worldwide persecution is on the rise and pressure from all sides seems to be increasing. But why are governments, including our own, so eager to persecute believers? What are they really afraid of? Pastor Mike Fabarez continues to explore the power struggle between God’s people and the government.

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The Bible reminds us that we are in a spiritual battle. And yet when we encounter pushback for our faith, when we are mocked or threatened, it catches us off guard! Pastor Mike Fabarez coaches us on how we should react when we are attacked.

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Second guessing, critiquing, and bad-mouthing our leaders is common behavior in the world. But what about at church? When was the last time you thanked your pastor? Have you ever prayed for him? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to pray for the effectiveness of our church leadership.

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Countless polls show declining approval for those in leadership, but God’s Word tells us to respect authority. So how can we honor leaders when we don’t agree with them? And how does this teaching apply to church leaders? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can act biblically even when we disagree.

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