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Compass Bible Church, led by Pastor Mike Fabarez, is a Bible-teaching church in Aliso Viejo, California.
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Whoever Has the Son (1 John 5:11-13) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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22:36You must realize the crucial and important claims of Christianity and be certain where you stand with Christ.By Compass Bible Church
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From Fatigue to Faithfulness (2 Timothy) | Pastor David Hegg
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59:35From Fatigue to Faithfulness (2 Timothy) | Pastor David HeggBy Compass Bible Church
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From Prison to Power (Genesis 40-44) | Pastor John Fabarez
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54:36God taught Joseph to trust him in prison so that he would honor him when in power. Joseph saved Egypt and his brothers instead of taking revenge. Our students should follow Joseph’s example and give up grudges!By Compass Bible Church
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Always Learning (Titus 2:4-5) | True Women | Alexandra Fabarez
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35:18True North High School Ministry women's workshopBy Compass Bible Church
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Two Affairs (Genesis 38-39) | True North High School Ministry | Pastor John Fabarez
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54:42Our next text discusses two brothers who respond in opposite ways when tempted by sexual sin. Judah runs into it and Joseph runs away from it. We need to order our lives by insights we gain from Judah and Joseph’s examples.By Compass Bible Church
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And Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) | Dr. Albert Mohler
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46:55And Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) | Dr. Albert MohlerBy Compass Bible Church
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A Clear Conscience: Resting on the Immutable (2 Corinthians 1:17-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:03:44If we are to navigate the variabilities of this present life with confidence and a godly attitude then we must trust in the immutability of God and his good overarching plan.By Compass Bible Church
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Golden Boy Sold for Silver (Genesis 37) | Pastor John Fabarez
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55:59We are starting a new series this week on the life of Joseph where he is treated unfairly but patiently trusts God. In Genesis 37, each family member acts selfishly. We should learn from their bad example and also see God’s sovereignty in the sinful choices of the people in our lives.By Compass Bible Church
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A Clear Conscience: Aiming to Be a Blessing (2 Corinthians 1:15-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:03:01Our love for God’s people ought to drive us to a purely-motivated loving service and care that goes even beyond what we think is possible.By Compass Bible Church
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Wrestling with God (Genesis 32-33) | Pastor John Fabarez
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55:13Jacob has to deal with God before he is confronted by his brother Esau after a 20-year-long break in their rivalry. Jacob needs the mercy of God and his brother! So he struggles all night with the angel of the Lord, and he is humbled, then changed. We must go through a similar experience of “wrestling” as we deal with God to find mercy!…
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A Clear Conscience: Managing Misunderstandings (2 Corinthians 1:13-14) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:03:47When there are misunderstandings, hurt, and conflict we must seek to repair the problems without ever compromising our integrity before God.By Compass Bible Church
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A More Transformative Word (Colossians 3:16) | Revival: Winter Edition 2025 | Pastor John Fabarez
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51:01RWE 2025: Session 3By Compass Bible Church
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A More Authoritative Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17) | Revival: Winter Edition 2025 | Pastor John Fabarez
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1:04:38RWE 2025: Session 2By Compass Bible Church
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A More Sure Word (2 Peter 1:16-21) | Revival: Winter Edition 2025 | Pastor John Fabarez
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1:06:51A More Sure Word (2 Peter 1:16-21) | Revival: Winter Edition 2025 | Pastor John FabarezBy Compass Bible Church
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A Clear Conscience: Knowing Our Absolute Standard (2 Corinthians 1:12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:06:30We must be especially attuned to the state of our conscience, making sure it is rightly calibrated to God’s truth, and then faithfully followed by God’s grace.By Compass Bible Church
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Learning by Experience (Genesis 28-31) | Pastor John Fabarez
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57:58In these four chapters, we cover 20 difficult years in Jacob’s life where he is refined by pain that God allows in his life. It all starts with God’s promise to be with Jacob through it all. This is the right perspective for Christians today to have about their pain, trials, and discipline from God.By Compass Bible Church
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When Life Beats You Up: The Practical Requirements of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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49:55We must employ the divinely sanctioned means of comfort modeled by the Apostle Paul to experience God’s strength and hope in the midst of difficult times.By Compass Bible Church
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How to Wreck a Family (Genesis 27) | Pastor John Fabarez
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50:26Each member of the patriarchal family sins in Genesis 27, and they wreck their relationships with each other. Each family acts in their own self-interest without considering what God would want them to do. I want our students to consider God’s desire for their actions every day!By Compass Bible Church
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When Life Beats You Up: The Reciprocity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:00:28If we are cognizant of the ways God helps us through our trials, we can then become skilled at helping other Christians through their seasons of suffering.By Compass Bible Church
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Digging Old Wells (Genesis 26) | Pastor John Fabarez
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51:32Isaac’s life seems ordinary compared to his father Abraham’s and his son Jacob’s adventurous journeys. Our students can learn to study the truth of old times and walk in the steps of faithful people who have come before us.By Compass Bible Church
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Selling Out (Genesis 25) | Pastor John Fabarez
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53:35We are introduced to Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob: a family of sinners. Our text shows Esau indulging his fleshly appetites and throwing away his future because he doesn’t care about eternal and spiritual things. How many church kids throw away spiritual blessings because they are enticed by their appetites!…
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When Life Beats You Up: The Basis of Real Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:1-3) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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58:45We should be prayerfully confident that God will orchestrate and apply comfort to our hearts as we draw near to him and each other in the midst of difficult times.By Compass Bible Church
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Kicking a Dent in Eternity (Philippians 1:21) | Pastor Todd Smith
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49:58Kicking a Dent in Eternity (Philippians 1:21) | Pastor Todd SmithBy Compass Bible Church
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Direction for Dating | Pastor John Fabarez
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56:46In a break between Genesis sermons, we spent our time talking about everyone’s favorite question-producing topic: dating. We discussed the things the Bible clearly condemns and then talked about some wise guidelines for navigating romance leading to marriage.By Compass Bible Church
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Plan Big: Prayerful Preparation for the New Year (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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56:53We, as Christians graciously saved by God’s grace, ought to sincerely and resolutely aim at living a life that pleases the Lord.By Compass Bible Church
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Self-Inflicted Starvation (Amos 8:11-12) | Pastor John Fabarez
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52:20In our day of abundance of Bibles, it is a shame that most Christians choose to direct most of their attention to worthless things instead of God’s life-giving word. This is a self-inflicted wound that our students can avoid by establishing good habits to read their Bibles.By Compass Bible Church
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Christmas Rocks: Rethinking God's Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-8) | Christmas Eve 2024 | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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45:08Christ is our indispensable Savior who suffered for our forgiveness and who calls us as a spiritual family to build our lives on him by trusting him for forgiveness and following his instructions for life.By Compass Bible Church
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The First Christmas Card: When God Put the Enemy on Notice (Genesis 3:15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:02:17We should be comforted and encouraged by God’s announcement of his ancient plans to bring about our salvation through Christ just after Adam and Eve first sinned.By Compass Bible Church
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The Promised Son (Genesis 21-22) | Compass Bible Church
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56:19Isaac, the promised son, is finally born after 25 years of waiting in faith. Then Abraham is told to banish Ishmael and sacrifice Isaac. In both scenes, God’s word is clear and Abraham’s obedience is immediate. We need to learn obedience from Abraham.By Compass Bible Church
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Responding to God's Wrath (Genesis 18-19) | Pastor John Fabarez
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49:05God told Abraham his plan to destroy Sodom but Abraham pleads for mercy for the sake of the righteous. Then God’s angels mercifully save Lot. Our students need to adopt the attitude of Abraham about God’s wrath and avoid the self-destructive compromises of Lot.By Compass Bible Church
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The Call to Be Second (Philippians 2:3-4) | Pastor Roi Brody
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55:32Let go of all self-focus and cultivate a life centered on putting others first.By Compass Bible Church
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Impatience and Promises (Genesis 16-18) | Pastor John Fabarez
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52:13Sometimes God wants his people to wait patiently. Sometimes he wants us act quickly. Abraham and Sarah show us how to fail and how to succeed in these two areas. Our students will benefit from learning patience from their example instead of from the pain of God’s consequences.By Compass Bible Church
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Justified by Faith (Genesis 15) | Pastor John Fabarez
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53:26In the midst of God’s great promises to Abram, the text of Genesis tells us that Abram trusted God and God considered him righteous. In Romans 4 and Galatians 3, we find out this is the experience of every person who places their faith in Jesus as well.By Compass Bible Church
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Keeping it Together: When the World is Falling Apart | Dr. Michael Rydelnik
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56:50Keeping it Together: When the World is Falling Apart | Dr. Michael RydelnikBy Compass Bible Church
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Truth or "Truthiness:" Telling the Truth in a World of Lies | Dr. Erwin Lutzer
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36:59Truth or "Truthiness:" Telling the Truth in a World of Lies | Dr. Erwin LutzerBy Compass Bible Church
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Bouncing Back (Genesis 13-14) | Pastor John Fabarez
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47:37After a terrible failure of faith in Egypt, Abram bounces back in his separation and subsequent rescue of his nephew Lot. Our faith in God will be tested, and when we fail, we should get back up and respond like Abram.By Compass Bible Church
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Fighting for Peace: When the Price Tag is High (Philemon 17-25) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:00:52We must see the paramount importance of forgiving others always mindful of the far-reaching effects, even, or especially when it is difficult.By Compass Bible Church
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God's Grand Promise (Genesis 12:1-9) | Pastor John Fabarez
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53:17We are introduced to Abram, the father of people who have faith in God. He receives a command to leave his homeland and a promise from God, so he responds with action. Our students should exercise the same faith in God’s word.By Compass Bible Church
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A New Rebellion (Genesis 11:1-9) | Pastor John Fabarez
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23:42Wrapping up the Primeval History of Genesis 1-11, Moses tells us the tragic account of the Tower of Babel when humanity banded together against God and his authority. The world is still doing the same things today! We should humbly live by every word that comes from God.By Compass Bible Church
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Saving faith necessarily fastens our lives to Christ.By Compass Bible Church
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Society's Fresh Start (Genesis 9:1-17) | Pastor John Fabarez
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56:04We are still living in the post-flood world, where God’s instructions and rules for Noah’s descendants apply! Genesis 9 is an important passage to mold our Christian worldview.By Compass Bible Church
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Fighting for Peace: The Right Kind of Forgiveness (Philemon 8-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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55:31We must understand our Christian requirement to forgive, and God’s appeal for us to forgive willingly, sincerely, and fully as we are reconciled with our brothers and sisters in Christ.By Compass Bible Church
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Fighting for Peace: Glimpses of the Goal (Philemon 1-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:02:44We must understand our profound connection with each other because of our union with Christ.By Compass Bible Church
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Sin Will be Judged (Genesis 6-8) | Nathan Yovichin
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55:15God brings judgment to the sinful world through a universal flood and God is bringing judgment upon the world again for its sin. Our students need to find safety in Christ.By Compass Bible Church
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Courageous Endurance: The Work Yet to Be Done (Acts 28:23-31) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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58:04We must diligently keep investing in all that is important to God, faithfully and wisely dealing with people, and rightly handling God’s word until the work of the church is done.By Compass Bible Church
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Sin's Slippery Slope (Genesis 4:1-16) | Pastor John Fabarez
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56:52Cain and Abel show us a frightening example of how bad sin can get when we let sin fester in our hearts. My prayer is that those of our students who live like Cain would be turned by God to a new kind of life!By Compass Bible Church
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Courageous Endurance: Maintaining Clear Communication (Acts 28:17-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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1:07:32Like Paul, we must be wise about our words with others, knowing that as Christians in a fallen world we will always need to seek to excel in our communication.By Compass Bible Church
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Devastating Consequences (Genesis 3:8-24) | Pastor John Fabarez
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56:00When Adam and Eve sinned, they faced massive consequences from God. We bear the same kinds of repercussions for our sinful actions as well. Thankfully, in the midst of the curse God promises hope of redemption through Christ.By Compass Bible Church
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Satan's Strategies (Genesis 3:1-7) | Pastor John Fabarez
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52:10Satan’s main tactic in temptation is to attack the truthfulness of God’s word and the goodness of God’s commands. Our students need to be trained to stand up to Satan’s age-old schemes by trusting and obeying God’s word.By Compass Bible Church
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Courageous Endurance: Fueled By God’s Gracious Resources (Acts 28:11-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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59:20We must draw the connection between God and his gracious provisions in our lives and, for his glory, make the most of all that he has set before us.By Compass Bible Church
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