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We know there’s nothing we can do to earn, buy, or deserve God’s favor. But does that mean we can live as we please? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what’s behind that question as he unpacks a scriptural understanding of God’s grace.

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Whether we like it or not, we need good leaders in businesses, families, and churches. In fact, the idea that we can have well-functioning organizations without leadership is simply unbiblical! Pastor Mike Fabarez will help us understand the importance of church leadership by examining the role of the Apostles.

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Does our behavior really matter to God? Or does God’s endless grace give us a “license to sin”? Pastor Mike Fabarez shares an important reminder from Acts 5 that God takes our holiness seriously.

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We typically think of fear as a bad thing. Afterall, the Bible repeatedly commands us to “Fear not!” But the Bible also describes a kind of fear we should embrace. Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the fear that gripped the early church after Ananias and Saphira dropped dead at the feet of the Apostles.

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You’ve likely heard popular hymns acknowledging our “Good Father.” But it’s less likely that you’ve listened to many songs, or sermons for that matter, extolling the blessings of our Heavenly Father as a righteous disciplinarian. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that God disciplines those he loves.

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When was the last time you shopped for a new Bible? The choices today are staggering! And it’s not always easy to discover the differences between all the translations. Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses how different versions of the Bible were derived, and he’ll offer guidelines for selecting a Bible that’s right for you.

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The Bible is filled with reminders that we should to be thankful to God. But when was the last time you sat down to contemplate God’s specific provisions? Have you thanked him for his goodness? Pastor Mike Fabarez points to Psalm 100 for biblical inspiration that prompts us to gather together to praise God!

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Most people have a tendency to be ungrateful. And when things go wrong, we’re downright hostile. But Jonah, David, and many others in the Bible found out the hard way that God is good all the time! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to look beyond our circumstances and see God’s goodness!

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In battle, whether it looks like you’re winning or losing, you can be confident of the outcome if you’re on God’s side! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that we can be joyful during tough times because we know Jesus is coming back! That truth should give us incredible confidence the rest of the world can’t comprehend.

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The Bible says we can be strong and courageous, even when we are weak. It sounds like a contradiction doesn’t it? Well, Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a message of encouragement from Psalm 118 for anyone experiencing fear, anxiety, or uncertainty.

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