Weekend Sermons at Compass Bible Church

Urgently Devoted: Recognizing True Spiritual Leaders (2 Corinthians 11:5-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:10:00 -0700

We must learn to biblically assess spiritual leaders and wholeheartedly commit to those who demonstrate the qualifications God's Word requires.

Urgently Devoted: Guarding Your Allegiance (2 Corinthians 11:1-4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:10:00 -0700

Because God is jealous for our allegiance to Christ, we must guard our devotion from deceptive and twisted views of Christianity.

Living in a World of Critics: Looking for Christ’s Commendation (2 Corinthians 10:13-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:35:00 -0700

We must never perform for our critics or let them shape our character, but we must always stay faithful where God has placed us and aim to please Christ.

The Voice the Dead Cannot Ignore: Reconsidering Christ’s Power Over Life and Death (John 5:21-29) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:15:00 -0700

Because the resurrected Christ has proven his authority as our divine life-giver and judge, we must respond to his call and trust him for eternal life to escape the judgment we deserve.

The Ark Lid & Christ’s Death | Good Friday 2026 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700

God previewed the rich meaning and impact of Christ’s redemptive work through the Old Testament symbols of the Ark of the Covenant, its sacrifices, and its rituals.

Living in a World of Critics: Keeping Your Cool in a Comparison Culture (2 Corinthians 10:7-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:20:00 -0700

We will often be judged by surface-level impressions and assumptions, but we must stay focused on our spiritual integrity and refuse to play the comparison game.

Living in a World of Critics: Adopting a Strategy From Another World (2 Corinthians 10:1-6) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:35:00 -0700

Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.

The Gospel Advances | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:45:00 -0700

God is at work, advancing the gospel one testimony at a time.

Trusting God Without Complaint (Philippians 2:14-16) | Pastor Jacob Mock

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:10:00 -0700

Christians who refuse to complain trust God in a way that clearly sets them apart from the world.

The Joy of Generosity: When Giving Unites God's People (2 Corinthians 9:12-15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0700

Christians who give generously make a far greater impact than they realize—God uses their giving to strengthen their churches and advance the reputation of gospel near and far.

The Joy of Generosity: The Father’s Joy in Cheerful Givers (2 Corinthians 9:6-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0700

We ought to be motivated to give cheerfully because of the bold promises God makes to generous Christians, especially his revelation that he takes special joy in joyful generosity.

The Joy of Generosity: Giving’s Role in Christian Maturity (2 Corinthians 9:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:45:00 -0700

We should pursue a Christian maturity marked by a Christlike, dependable, and increasing generosity.

The Joy of Generosity: Practicing Personal Stewardship & Wise Giving (2 Corinthians 8:16-24) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:25:00 -0700

The giving God calls us to is generous but discerning, and it requires us to handle what has been entrusted to us with great care and integrity.

The Measure That Matters (1 Samuel 16:6-7) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:37:00 -0700

Because God measures the heart, not appearances, Christians are called to pursue undivided hearts rather than impressive lives, and therefore practice regular, honest self-examination before God as an essential part of the Christian life.

The Joy of Generosity: Understanding Giving’s Big Picture (2 Corinthians 8:10-15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:29:00 -0700

We should give willingly and proportionately, trusting God to accomplish good through our gifts and to provide for us in the process.

The Joy of Generosity: Seeking to Excel in the Grace of Giving (2 Cor. 8:6-9) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:10:00 -0700

We must choose to practice biblical generosity, motivated by Christ’s gracious example rather than mere agreement with its principles.

The Joy of Generosity: When Giving Seems Impossible (2 Corinthians 8:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:08:00 -0700

Godly generosity is grounded in what God has done for us and begins when our hearts are gripped by it.

Devoted & Useful: Rejoicing in Our Sanctification (2 Corinthians 7:13-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:35:00 -0700

We ought to be attentive to the work of sanctification taking place around us, and intentionally affirm, celebrate, and be encouraged by the growth in holiness we see.

Who is the Greatest? (Matthew 18:1-4) | Pastor Hayden Thomas

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:10:00 -0700

We must remember that in God’s economy, the greatest are not ranked by their accolades or how fast they climb the ladder, but by how much they humble themselves in the name of Christ.

The Christmas Party: Tying Traditions to Truth | Christmas Eve 2025 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:59:00 -0700

The Christmas Party: Tying Traditions to Truth | Christmas Eve 2025 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

The Christmas Purpose: Why the Incarnation Means Everything (Philippians 3:7-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:33:00 -0700

Christmas matters because the incarnate Christ alone provides our acceptance before God, accomplishing what we could never achieve on our own.

The Christmas Promise: Our Hope in God’s Unchanging Plans (Hebrews 6:13-20) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:02:00 -0700

Christ did not come merely to create warm Christmas nostalgia, but to anchor our hearts to the unbreakable guarantee of a perfect eternity with our forgiving Creator.

Devoted & Useful: Inspecting Our Repentance (2 Corinthians 7:5-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:47:00 -0700

We must practice a repentance that takes sin seriously, accepts whatever pain it requires, and works diligently to restore sincere obedience.

What Real Christianity Requires (Mark 12:28-34) | Pastor Roi Brody

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:22:00 -0700

Full grasp that love, when rightly understood and applied, is indispensable to genuine Christian living.

Devoted & Useful: Solidifying Our Relationships (2 Corinthians 7:2-4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0700

Because God intends our relationships in the church to be marked by a quality that the world cannot match, we must be serious about building friendships that are uniquely loving, loyal, and encouraging.

Clothed in Christ (Matthew 22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:50:00 -0700

Clothed in Christ (Matthew 22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Devoted & Useful: Perfecting Our Holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:56:00 -0700

Actively and carefully pursue holiness in your mind and body for the sake of our great God who said we will draw near to us when we do.

Jesus and the Agony of Unanswered Prayer (Mark 14:32-42) | Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:39:00 -0700

Jesus and the Agony of Unanswered Prayer (Mark 14:32-42) | Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Devoted & Useful: Clarifying Our identity (2 Corinthians 6:16b-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:04:00 -0700

God wants us to pursue moral purity as his distinctive people, which he has promised will increase our daily experience of fellowship, joy, and assurance with him.

Devoted & Useful: Guarding Our Partnerships (2 Corinthians 6:14-16a) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700

We must guard the personal partnerships in our lives, so our devotion to Christ is not imperiled and our usefulness to the Lord remains uncompromised.

Living More Like Jesus: Increasing Our Endurance (2 Corinthians 6:3-10) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:08:00 -0700

Be an effective and determined Ambassador of Christ, willing to endure the hardships, while maintaining your integrity and sincere love for others.

Living More Like Jesus: Heightening Our Urgency (2 Corinthians 6:1-2) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:03:00 -0700

We must no longer be casual or timid about relaying the gospel to our generation, but we must be bold and urgent about it, as Christ would have us be while there’s still time in our crazy and chaotic culture.

Family Resemblance: The Means, Method and Motivation for a Life of Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16) | Pastor PJ Berner

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:25:00 -0700

When we understand the means, the method, and the motivation of our pursuit of godliness, we'll find that God's call to holiness is both possible and life-giving.

Living More Like Jesus: Deepening Our Concern (2 Corinthians 5:18-21) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700

Take up the responsibility of being Christ’s ambassador with the time you have left by working to see the people around you as in desperate need of being reconciled to God.

Finding Success in Your Struggle Against Sin (Ruth 1:1-5) | Pastor Mike Elliott

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:42:00 -0700

Until we are disgusted with our sin we will not find our delight in Jesus.

Living More Like Jesus: Broadening Our Acceptance (2 Corinthians 5:16-17) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:35:00 -0700

Stop prejudging fellow church members by outward measures or their worldly pasts, and accept them as redeemed new creations in Christ.

Living More Like Jesus: Narrowing Our Audience (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:11:00 -0700

Because Christ paid the ultimate price to redeem us, our love for him should compel us to put aside our old desires and live wholly for him.

Purifying Our Motives (2 Corinthians 5:11-13) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:29:00 -0700

In light of all people one day standing before God, we must be motivated to live and speak with a deep concern for others, always with a clear conscience, resolved to be faithful regardless of how we are perceived.

Standing Against the Drift (Revelation 2:12-17) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:58:00 -0700

Stand against the strong drift into cultural compromise by doubling down on your loyalty to Christ and your biblical convictions.

Faithful Farming: Planting Today for the Future Harvest (Galatians 6:7-10) | Pastor Kellen Allen

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:48:00 -0700

Christians should be eternally minded in the seeds sown each day, understanding that the things we do today will determine our future.

The Joy of Repentance | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:51:00 -0700

The Joy of Repentance | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Baptisms at Compass Bible Church | July 26-27, 2025

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:53:00 -0700

Baptisms at Compass Bible Church | July 26-27, 2025

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 19-20, 2025 | Compass Bible Church

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:38:00 -0700

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 19-20, 2025 | Compass Bible Church

Investing in Our Post-Resurrection Life (2 Corinthians 5:9-10) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:11:00 -0700

We need to live thoughtfully, carefully, and boldly for Christ, knowing that one day, our King will evaluate and reward us for how well we did.

Checking Your Confidence in the Resurrection (2 Corinthians 5:4-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez (2 Corinthians 5:4-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:17:00 -0700

We should live with the kind of confidence in God’s promises that makes it obvious we are certain about our perfected and eternal future.

Considering God’s Resurrection Plan (2 Corinthians 5:1-3) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:50:00 -0700

As Christians we shouldn’t be discouraged by failing bodies, but should always pin our hope on the eternal glorified bodies that God has graciously promised to us.

Holding Tightly to His Faithful Promises (2 Corinthians 4:13-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:58:00 -0700

Keep being sacrificial and confident as you hold up God’s powerful word, knowing this his saving promises are guaranteed by his faithful character.

The Power of God’s Word: Accepting the Costs for Relaying the Truth (2 Corinthians 4:8-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:04:00 -0700

There will always be a cost to relaying the truth to our generation, but that hardship will demonstrate the parallel of Christ rejection and suffering that results in salvation and many changed lives.

The Power of God’s Word: Keeping the Focus on Christ (2 Corinthians 4:5-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:24:00 -0700

To be effective in relaying the life-changing truth of the gospel, we must keep both our weakness and God’s greatness clearly in view.

The Power of God's Word: Refusing to Distort the Truth to Fit Our Culture’s Demands (2 Corinthians 4:1-4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:11:00 -0700

We need to keep representing and sharing the truth without compromising it, regardless of people who don’t get it or oppose us for upholding it.

The Power of God’s Word: Standing in Awe of the Gospel’s Greatness (2 Corinthians 3:7-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 May 2025 16:01:00 -0700

We need to appreciate and celebrate the greatness of the God-breathed New Testament gospel and its power to transform and shape our lives.

When Life Falls Apart (Psalm 46) | Pastor Philip De Courcy

Sun, 18 May 2025 14:26:00 -0700

When Life Falls Apart (Psalm 46) | Pastor Philip De Courcy

Letting the Bible Use You to Make a Difference (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 May 2025 13:22:00 -0700

We should live as genuinely regenerate Christians, consistently speaking and acting so that others are clearly shown the transforming power of God’s living and active Word.

The Ups and Downs of the Christian Life: The Satisfaction of Stewardship (2 Corinthians 2:14-17) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 May 2025 19:40:00 -0700

It is an honor and a solemn stewardship to represent Christ in our world—a task that brings profound satisfaction when done faithfully, even though it will not always be well-received.

The Ups and Downs of the Christian Life: The Satisfaction of Stewardship (2 Corinthians 2:14-17) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:07:00 -0700

It is an honor and a solemn stewardship to represent Christ in our world—a task that brings profound satisfaction when done faithfully, even though it will not always be well-received.

The Ups and Downs of the Christian Life: The Unsettling Concerns of Love (2 Corinthians 2:12-13) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:28:00 -0700

We need to be ready for the challenges, sacrifices, and emotional discomfort that come with truly loving other Christians the way God calls us to.

The Only Path to the Good Life: And Making Sure You're On It (John 14:1-6) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:15:00 -0700

Nothing could be more urgent and important than responding to the resurrected Christ, who offers himself as our ultimate solution to every threat, challenge, and problem we face in this life and the next.

Golgotha (Mark15:22) | Good Friday 2025 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:04:00 -0700

The name of place that Christ died has implications for how we must understand his death on our behalf.

The Ups and Downs of the Christian Life: The Pains of Testing (2 Corinthians 2:9-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:59:00 -0700

We must be prepared for the challenges of the testing that will be sure to come in the Christian life, passing these tests without falling to the schemes of our spiritual enemy.

Do You Remember When… (Joshua 4) | Pastor Matt Fabarez

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:32:00 -0700

Do You Remember When… (Joshua 4) | Pastor Matt Fabarez

The Ups and Downs of the Christian Life: The Joy of True Repentance (2 Corinthians 2:5-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:35:00 -0700

We should seek to find true joy in repentance – our own and others’ – as we celebrate grace and purpose to genuinely love other forgiven brothers and sisters.

A Clear Conscience: Serving With Sympathy (2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:04:00 -0700

To keep a clear conscience before both God and people, we must serve them with love and sympathy as God defines, not as we or they might prefer.

Whoever Has the Son (1 John 5:11-13) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:10:00 -0700

You must realize the crucial and important claims of Christianity and be certain where you stand with Christ.

From Fatigue to Faithfulness (2 Timothy) | Pastor David Hegg

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:35:00 -0700

From Fatigue to Faithfulness (2 Timothy) | Pastor David Hegg

And Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) | Dr. Albert Mohler

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:40:00 -0700

And Who Is My Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37) | Dr. Albert Mohler

A Clear Conscience: Resting on the Immutable (2 Corinthians 1:17-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:41:00 -0700

If 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.

A Clear Conscience: Aiming to Be a Blessing (2 Corinthians 1:15-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:01:00 -0700

Our 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.

A Clear Conscience: Managing Misunderstandings (2 Corinthians 1:13-14) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:23:00 -0700

When there are misunderstandings, hurt, and conflict we must seek to repair the problems without ever compromising our integrity before God.

A Clear Conscience: Knowing Our Absolute Standard (2 Corinthians 1:12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:55:00 -0700

We 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.

When Life Beats You Up: The Practical Requirements of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:04:00 -0700

We 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.

When Life Beats You Up: The Reciprocity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:10:00 -0700

If 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.

When Life Beats You Up: The Basis of Real Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:1-3) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0700

We 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.

Kicking a Dent in Eternity (Philippians 1:21) | Pastor Todd Smith

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:25:00 -0700

Kicking a Dent in Eternity (Philippians 1:21) | Pastor Todd Smith

Plan Big: Prayerful Preparation for the New Year (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:45:00 -0700

We, as Christians graciously saved by God’s grace, ought to sincerely and resolutely aim at living a life that pleases the Lord.

Christmas Rocks: Rethinking God's Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-8) | Christmas Eve 2024 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:39:00 -0700

Christ 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.

The First Christmas Card: When God Put the Enemy on Notice (Genesis 3:15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:22:00 -0700

We 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.

The Call to Be Second (Philippians 2:3-4) | Pastor Roi Brody

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:01:00 -0700

Let go of all self-focus and cultivate a life centered on putting others first.

Keeping it Together: When the World is Falling Apart | Dr. Michael Rydelnik

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:58:00 -0700

Keeping it Together: When the World is Falling Apart | Dr. Michael Rydelnik

Truth or "Truthiness:" Telling the Truth in a World of Lies | Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:03:00 -0700

Truth or "Truthiness:" Telling the Truth in a World of Lies | Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Fighting for Peace: When the Price Tag is High (Philemon 17-25) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:12:00 -0700

We must see the paramount importance of forgiving others always mindful of the far-reaching effects, even, or especially when it is difficult.

Fastened to Christ | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:51:00 -0700

Saving faith necessarily fastens our lives to Christ.

Fighting for Peace: The Right Kind of Forgiveness (Philemon 8-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:10:00 -0700

We 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.

Fighting for Peace: Glimpses of the Goal (Philemon 1-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:40:00 -0700

We must understand our profound connection with each other because of our union with Christ.

Courageous Endurance: The Work Yet to Be Done (Acts 28:23-31) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:12:00 -0700

We 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.

Courageous Endurance: Maintaining Clear Communication (Acts 28:17-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:25:00 -0700

Like 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.

Courageous Endurance: Fueled By God’s Gracious Resources (Acts 28:11-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:15:00 -0700

We 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.

Courageous Endurance: Not Doubting God’s Authenticated Message (Acts 28:1-10) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:32:00 -0700

We must have confidence in the veracity of our Bibles, knowing how God miraculously authenticated the Apostles and Prophets he used to relay his written revelation to us.

Courageous Endurance: Clinging to God’s Faithful Promises (Acts 27:39-44) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:50:00 -0700

God’s promises to us must be believed with a tenacious, God-fueled confidence no matter what might tempt us to doubt them.

Courageous Endurance: Motivated by Our Sanctifying Effect (Acts 27:27-38) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:05:00 -0700

We as Christians should understand the important role God has graciously allowed us to currently have in preserving, protecting, and improving the concentric spheres in which we live.

Courageous Endurance: Confident in God’s Indomitable Plan (Acts 27:21-26) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:15:00 -0700

We ought to care about the people around us and the culture we live in, boldly relaying God’s revealed wisdom to them, knowing his indomitable plans will surely be carried out.

Courageous Endurance: No Exemption from Trouble (Acts 27:1-20) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:46:00 -0700

The Christian life will be filled with various difficulties which can be endured with great courage as we cling to God with an accurate understanding of who he is.

Build With Care (1 Corinthians 3:9-17) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:36:00 -0700

Spend your life contributing to the construction of God’s church in a proper way and be rewarded in the end!

Going Public (Acts 5:11-42) | Pastor Matt Shackelford

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:25:00 -0700

Going Public (Acts 5:11-42) | Pastor Matt Shackelford

All For God’s Glory (John 11:38-44) | Pastor Kellen Allen

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:02:00 -0700

Christians need to think far beyond our current circumstances and focus on God’s point of view and plan to bring himself glory.

Saved by Grace Through Faith | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:20:00 -0700

Saved by Grace Through Faith | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 13-14, 2024 | Compass Bible Church

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:49:00 -0700

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 13-14, 2024 | Compass Bible Church

Our Strong God (Psalm 76) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:06:00 -0700

God is a protector of his people, and Christians should always seek to detect his gracious deliverance in its varied forms, knowing God is worthy of our humble praise and generous response.

Israel's Greatest Hits: Drawing Near to God (Psalm 43) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:11:00 -0700

When life is hard we must purposefully seek the Lord, knowing he is responsive to our pain and that he will give us the hope and courage that we need.

Christians on Trial: Seeking to Turn Opponents Into Allies (Acts 26:24-32) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:21:00 -0700

While many will vehemently resist the biblical gospel, we must see through their biases and double down on the authenticated message God has commissioned us to share persuasively.

Asking For a Friend (Luke 11:5-8) | Dr. Hershael York

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:13:00 -0700

Dr. Hershael York visits Compass Bible Church

Future Stability, Present Action (Hebrews 12:28-29) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:56:00 -0700

Future Stability, Present Action (Hebrews 12:28-29) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Christians on Trial: The Role of Your Testimony (Acts 26:1-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 May 2024 13:11:00 -0700

We must strategically employ the powerful evangelistic tool of our personal testimony as a supplement to our sharing of the gospel facts.

Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) | Pastor Hayden Thomas

Sun, 19 May 2024 13:32:00 -0700

The genuine marker of a child of God is diligently laboring, even at great personal cost, to be peacemakers in every sphere of life.

Christians on Trial: The Power of Integrity (Acts 25:13-27) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:33:00 -0700

Just as Paul was brought before earthly tribunals to be examined, we need to be sure by faith we avoid God’s tribunal and prepare to stand to give an account before Christ’s tribunal.

Christians on Trial: Fear, Faith, & Reason (Acts 25:1-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:24:00 -0700

While we will always have opposition as Christians in this world, we must never fear but only trust God and proceed with wisdom, as we continue to live our lives for him.

Christians on Trial: Grace, Patience & Persistence (Acts 24:22-27) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:34:00 -0700

We should give thanks for all of God’s kind provisions as we patiently and uncompromisingly stand up for Christ in our increasingly hostile culture.

Christians on Trial: The Elements of a Good Defense (Acts 24:10-21) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:26:00 -0700

We must respond to anti-Christian accusations against us with a respectful, positive, and well-reasoned defense, doing all we can to represent Christ in a dignified manner.

Busy With Joy: Getting the Most Out of the Mist (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9) | Pastor Ben Blakey

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:12:00 -0700

To have a right view of life you need a right view of God.

Christians on Trial: The Kinds of Opposition to Expect (Acts 24:1-9) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:11:00 -0700

We can expect in our day all sorts of opposition for being faithful to Christ and biblical truth, but we must remember our calling and courageously endure whatever comes our way.

Resurrection Credentials: The Demonstrated Kingship of Christ (John 2:13-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:18:00 -0700

We’d all prefer to call the shots and be in charge of our own lives, but the resurrected Christ is King of all, including your life and mine.

Carrying His Cross (Matthew 27:31-32) | Good Friday 2024 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:20:00 -0700

Jesus carries his cross and asks us to carry ours.

How God Works in You: The Divine Use of Secular Means (Acts 23:23-35) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:13:00 -0700

Even in our fallen messed-up world we must recognize and respond to God’s sovereign use of governments to accomplish his will for his people.

How God Works in You: The Callings and Purposes of God (Acts 23:11-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:40:00 -0700

Though God’s plans for our lives will involve some fearful circumstances, we must be unafraid and resolute about fulfilling God's calling on our lives as we hold on to his promises.

How God Works in You: The Hope of the Christian Life (Acts 23:6-10) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:02:00 -0700

The Christian hope is to be firmly fixed on our participation in Christ’s coming kingdom, which provides us the strength and courage to face all the current challenges in the here and now.

In the Present Age: The Power of Godliness in a Godless Age (Titus 2:11-3:8) | Dr. Albert Mohler

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:37:00 -0700

Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

How God Works in You: The Path of Sanctification (Acts 23:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:09:00 -0700

God is at work on us, using a variety of means to bring us into increasing holiness in the Christian life.

How God Works in You: The Endurance of the Saints (Acts 22:22-30) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:56:00 -0700

God has planned and is always at work in and for his children to move them across the finish line of the Christian life and into the promised kingdom.

How God Works in You: The Sovereignty of God (Acts 22:17-21) } Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:23:00 -0700

We must consider how God has been at work from long before we can imagine, leading us into the path he would have us obediently walk.

How God Works in You: The Role of Water Baptism (Acts 22:12-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:32:00 -0700

Given the various and conflicting views of water baptism, we must seek to digest and rightly understand all the related biblical data on this important ordinance.

How God Works in You: The Gift of Repentance (Acts 22:6-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:22:00 -0700

God graciously works through a variety of means to bring us to repentance, both at the outset of the Christian life and throughout it, so that we might walk in fellowship with him.

How God Works in You: The Grace of God (Acts 22:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:19:00 -0700

We need to understand God’s amazing grace and sincerely respond to it with our whole hearts in light of the sinfulness of our sin.

Qualities of the Effective Christian (2 Peter 1:5-8) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:12:00 -0700

In striving to embody their faith, Christians should concentrate on developing essential Biblical qualities to increase their effectiveness in ministering to others.

Wise Decisions: Making Godly Choices | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:15:00 -0700

We must make all of life’s decisions with a resolve to do what pleases the Lord, as stewards, knowing that godly choices yield God’s blessings and eternal dividends.

More Songs of the Incarnation | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:39:00 -0700

Christmas Eve Service 2023

In the Fullness of Time (Galatians 4:4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:14:00 -0700

Just as God sent his Son at the first advent right on schedule, we should be assured that he will also dispatch his Son to establish a world of righteousness at just the right time.

Who Do You Say That He Is? | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:16:00 -0700

Listen to Pastor Mike's brief message following the 2023 Compass Kids Christmas Musical at Compass Bible Church.

The Fullness of Deity Dwells Bodily (Colossians 2:9) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:16:00 -0700

We must reconsider the profound reality and far-reaching implications of the incarnate, fully-human, fully-divine Christ.

Christ Exalting Character (Romans 12:9-13) | Pastor Jacob Mock

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:22:00 -0700

Express genuine love of God and others through Christ exalting character.

Indignation: Living in a World That Makes You Mad (Ephesians 4:26-32) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:10:00 -0700

The increasing sin in our world will provoke anger in Christians, but we must be careful and restrained to never allow our emotions to propel sinful words or actions.

The Gospel Buckets (Acts 20:21) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:20:00 -0700

Pastor Mike Fabarez preaches a brief message from Acts 20:21 following baptisms at Compass Bible Church.

Soul Warfare: Getting Serious About the Sins On the Inside (1 Peter 2:11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:30:00 -0700

We are engaged in an internal battle with temptation which will rage until we are glorified, and until then will require daily vigilance and the serious application of every available godly resource.

Changing the World (Matthew 5:13-16) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:18:00 -0700

Change the world through your righteous lifestyle and bold proclamation of truth, and so fulfill your Heavenly Father’s purpose for you as a disciple of Christ.

A Painful Path: Seizing God’s Opportunities (Acts 27:37-40) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:42:00 -0700

We should look for every opportunity to be strategic and faithful to serve the needs of those around us, even when we are in difficult seasons of life.

A Painful Path: Facing God’s Plans With Courage (Acts 21:27-36) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:47:00 -0700

Being a Christian will require unique courage and boldness because of the unavoidable clash of our theology, values, and identity with so much of the rest of the world.

A Painful Path: Misunderstandings & Accommodations (Acts 21:17-26) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:38:00 -0700

Strategic accommodations and biblically allowable personal adjustments will be necessary as we face the painful misunderstandings sure to continue among God’s people, this side of heaven.

A Painful Path: Well-Meaning But Misguided Friends (Acts 21:1-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0700

We will have well-meaning friends who, out of love for us, will inadvertently tempt us to abandon the course of Christian obedience God has laid out for us.

Doctrine. Delight. Duty. (Romans 11:33-12:1) | Pastor Mike Elliott

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:23:00 -0700

God intends for his people to learn doctrine not as an end in itself, but to increase delight in, and empower our duty of, glorifying him.

Learning to Lead: More Than a Task (Acts 20:36-38) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:39:00 -0700

Our work for God’s people is more than our duty, or an expression of our love for Christ, it is also our loving service for the people we have every reason to affectionately cherish as our spiritual family.

Learning to Lead: Policing Your Motives (Acts 20:33-35) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:06:00 -0700

Being useful in the spiritual lives of God’s people is aided by hard work and generosity, and is thwarted by cravings for wealth and the trappings of worldly success.

Learning to Lead: Always on Guard (Acts 20:28-32) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:35:00 -0700

Our service in the church must always prioritize biblical truth, guarding against the selfish ambitions that fracture the church and derail the sanctification of its congregants.

Learning to Lead: Motivated by the Finish Line (Acts 20:25-27) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:18:00 -0700

Knowing time is always running out, we must discern and fulfill our God-given stewardship to faithfully invest in the lives of others.

The Call to Holy Living (1 Peter 13-21) | Pastor Alex Montoya

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:13:00 -0700

Guest sermon from Pastor Alex Montoya

Time to Get Serious (1 Peter 4:7-11) | Philip De Courcy

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 06:59:00 -0700

Time to Get Serious (1 Peter 4:7-11) | Philip De Courcy

Confession and Confidence (Psalm 51) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:34:00 -0700

We must sincerely confess our sins that we might experience the confidence of having God’s gracious forgiveness.

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 22-23, 2023 | Compass Bible Church

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 05:28:00 -0700

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 22-23, 2023 | Compass Bible Church

Learning to Lead: Caring Less About Your Own Comfort (Acts 20:22-24) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:12:00 -0700

We must evaluate our competing desires to serve God and our own comfort, resolutely deciding to persist in fulfilling the particular calling he has laid on our lives as Christians.

Learning to Lead: Caring About What Matters Most (Acts 20:17-21) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:07:00 -0700

Our desire to be useful to the Lord for the spiritual benefit of others must begin with a sincere devotion to the Lord and a commitment to his eternal priorities.

Building Your Christian Confidence (1 John 3:18-24) | Pastor Kellen Allen

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:55:00 -0700

Jesus gives his followers assurance and confidence in their communion with him, through the Spirit, when we sacrificially love others and do the things that are pleasing to him.

What Your Life Says About Your Theology (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7) | Pastor Matt Fabarez

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:37:00 -0700

We need to repent of treating God as anything less than who he is and what he deserves—orienting our lives toward a reverential response to God.

Wisdom and Maturity: Taking Comfort in God’s Expressions of Grace (Acts 20:7-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:24:00 -0700

We must work to be aware, reflective, and profoundly grateful for God’s grace in forgiving us, kindly upholding us, and providing us with a secured eternal hope.

Wisdom and Maturity: Rightly Depending on Our Comrades (Acts 20:1-6) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:25:00 -0700

Active, strategic, and frequent encouragement among Christians is biblically essential and should be the priority for all of us.

Wisdom and Maturity: Confident in God’s Ever-Advancing Gospel (Acts 19:35-41) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 14:07:00 -0700

We ought to be confident in God’s sovereign work to advance the gospel in our generation, always seeking to be a righteous and wise agent in this successful task.

Wisdom and Maturity: Anticipating Culture’s Mob Mentality (Acts 19:29-34) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 28 May 2023 18:49:00 -0700

We need wisdom to discern the larger movements of society that rise up with hostility against the gospel and the values of God, knowing the Holy Spirit is graciously at work to defend us.

Wisdom and Maturity: Fully Aware of Our Society’s Idolatry (Acts 19:21-28) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 May 2023 13:36:00 -0700

Modern culture is still inundated with idols, as each day people pursue goals which the one and only true God can truly and completely supply.

Solid Ground in a Shaky World (James 1:16-17) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Sun, 14 May 2023 13:36:00 -0700

In a world that's constantly changing, Christians should find solace in an unchanging God and have confidence in His goodness.

Wisdom and Maturity: Discerning the Work of Demons (Acts 19:13-20) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 May 2023 13:09:00 -0700

Mature Christians understand the spiritual battle we are in, always assured of the enemy’s defeat and the foolishness of trusting in anything less than the Sovereign Christ.

Wisdom and Maturity: Moving Fellow Christians Forward (Acts 18:23-28) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:25:00 -0700

Each of us must learn to biblically strengthen our fellow Christians in their faith, knowing how to encourage them and to wisely correct them when needed.

Encouragement For Every Christian (Romans 1:8-12) | Pastor Bobby Blakey

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:02:00 -0700

Listen to Compass Bible Church Huntington Beach Lead Pastor Bobby Blakey's guest sermon at Compass Bible Church Aliso Viejo.

Complete Redemption: The Kind of Love We Need (John 13:1) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:56:00 -0700

By God’s grace, we can be recipients of Christ’s incomparable love that provides for our most profound needs by means of his life, death, and resurrection.

The Stain of Sin - And the Cleansing of Christ (Isaiah 1:18) | Good Friday 2023 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:54:00 -0700

Good Friday 2023 at Compass Bible Church

Something Greater (Matthew 12:38-42) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:11:00 -0700

People demand proof that Jesus deserves their submission and allegiance, but God has provided more than ample evidence and it is our honor and duty to relay it to them.

Gospel Impact: When it Motivates Sacrifice (Acts 18:18-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 10:18:00 -0700

Love and devotion to Christ motivates serious Christians to sacrifice much in their pursuit of being maximally useful to the Lord.

The Waters of Salvation | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:56:00 -0700

Listen to Pastor Mike Fabarez's message from the March 19, 2023 baptisms at Compass Bible Church.

A Penitent Faith | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 19:55:00 -0700

Listen to Pastor Mike Fabarez's message from the March 18, 2023 baptisms at Compass Bible Church.

Gospel Impact: When It Requires Courage (Acts 18:9-17) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:26:00 -0700

We need the courage to faithfully represent Christ and his word in our generation by believing his promises that he will be with us and give us evangelistic success.

His Dominion Is an Everlasting Dominion (Daniel 4:28-37) | Dr. Albert Mohler

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:29:00 -0700

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler preaches at Compass Bible Church

Gospel Impact: When it Sorts Out Relationships (Acts 18:1-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 13:15:00 -0700

All of our connections, relationships, and friendships must be evaluated, strengthened, distanced, or dissolved based on the Lordship of Christ.

Gospel Impact: When it Demands Your Life (Acts 17:30-34) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:26:00 -0700

Biblical truth demands a response that should always be seriously pondered, quickly responded to, and never passed off lightly.

Gospel Impact: When it Puts Everything in Perspective ( Acts 17:22-29) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:28:00 -0700

Your sovereign omnipotent Creator is knowable; he has revealed himself and requires you to become his lifelong learner.

Gospel Impact: When it Intrigues Our Minds (Acts 17:16-21) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:45:00 -0700

We would do well to be aware of the prevailing worldly rationale which infects our thinking and threatens to pollute the biblical truths that are presented to us.

Gospel Impact: When It Draws Us In (Acts 17:10-15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:43:00 -0700

We must understand the gravity of our sinful plight to realize how gracious God is to draw us to himself through the means of his word.

Gospel Impact: When It Disrupts Our Lives (Acts 17:1-9) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:27:00 -0700

We must always regard the gospel’s power to transform lives, even while it elicits bitter rejection and hostility from others.

On the Edge of Eternity: Reminders for Every Passing Year (Psalm 90) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:22:00 -0700

Reflect on how to live wisely in God’s sight because you are always on the edge of eternity.

A Lasting Hope (1 Peter 1:3-5) | Pastor Kellen Allen

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:54:00 -0700

As Christians we need to know how true biblical hope, through Christ's death and resurrection, differs from a defiled worldly hope; to encourage us to live this temporary sin plagued life with a rejoicing hope looking forward to our reserved perfect home in heaven.

Go the Extra Mile (Luke 2:15-16) | Christmas 2022 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 16:41:00 -0700

We should always be quick and resolute in an obedient response to God’s word, knowing that it is always worth it.

A Christmas Feast (John 6:31-33) | Christmas Eve 2022 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:18:00 -0700

Christmas Eve service at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA.

The Mega Christmas Message (1 Timothy 3:16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:31:00 -0700

Christmastime is the perfect time to anchor our minds on the person and work of Christ, knowing it is the ultimate reason for the incarnation.

Christmas Musical 2022 Devotional | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:10:00 -0700

Listen as Pastor Mike Fabarez delivers a devotional at the conclusion of the 2022 Compass Kids Christmas Musical.

Powerful Praying: Needful Lessons for Life’s Ups and Downs (James 5:13-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:51:00 -0700

We must revitalize our engagement in prayer, knowing we have access through Christ to bring our requests to a holy and omnipotent Creator.

Tenacious in Difficult Times (1 Corinthians 15:58) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:39:00 -0700

When faced with challenges and resistance, Christian must not become unsettled and recoil in their service to the Lord but should instead be propelled to continue and even expand their efforts.

A Thankful Thanksgiving: Seeing God’s Gifts as We Should (1 Timothy 4:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:30:00 -0700

God is the source of all good things, which are designed for and gifted to his people to be gratefully received, enjoyed, and fully appreciated.

God's Planned Rescue (Romans 1:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:24:00 -0700

Baptism weekend at Compass Bible Church

A Neglected Ministry: Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:17-21) | Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:31:00 -0700

As we continue to observe the downward spiraling of our world into greater wickedness, we must never lose sight of our central ministry, which is that of calling sinners to be reconciled to God through the Lord Jesus Christ, their only hope.

Wisdom’s Toolbox: Interacting With Earthly Governments (Acts 16:35-40) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:22:00 -0700

We must understand the proclivities of earthly governments, and when given the opportunity we must insist they do what is right for the people’s sake and for the good of the church.

Wisdom’s Toolbox: Saving Lives (Acts 16:27-34) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:40:00 -0700

We must be prepared and perceptive enough to capitalize on evangelistic opportunities that God has sovereignly placed before us.

Wisdom’s Toolbox: Enduring Slanderous Attacks (Acts 16:19-26) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:24:00 -0700

As messengers and representatives of the gospel we will experience unjust and costly opposition, in which we should continue to entrust ourselves to our powerful Savior.

Wisdom's Toolbox: Dealing With Demons (Acts 16:16-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:36:00 -0700

We must be mindful of the spiritual opposition we face when we attempt to serve Christ so that we might aggressively pray and dependently trust in the Lord to curtail our adversaries.

Wisdom’s Toolbox: Understanding Women in Ministry (Acts 16:11-15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:03:00 -0700

The complementary roles of men and women in ministry seen in biblical descriptions and prescriptions are good and godly, always to be joyfully observed by his people.

Wisdom’s Toolbox: Discerning God’s Will (Acts 16:6-10) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:37:00 -0700

God will direct you to do what he specifically plans for you to do, as you are diligent to get to doing what he has written, and are discerning about his undeniable adjustments along the way.

Wisdom’s Toolbox: Making Strategic Sacrifices (Acts 16:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:12:00 -0700

Knowing God desires to utilize our lives for his purposes, we must be eager to make whatever strategic sacrifices needed to live out and hold out his unchanging truth.

High and Holy, Contrite and Lowly (Isaiah 57:15) | Pastor Mike Elliott

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 14:05:00 -0700

Understanding the doctrine of God’s holiness will lead us to the humility God requires of us.

Wisdom's Toolbox: Managing Conflict (Acts 15:36-41) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:42:00 -0700

Our decisions about the best use of our Christian stewardship will at times conflict with other Christians; when they do we shouldn’t fret, but instead seek constructive solutions.

How God Used Roads to Pave the Way for Jesus | J. Warner Wallace

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:26:00 -0700

J. Warner Wallace at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Our Christian Fellowship: Valuing & Prioritizing Our Church Family (Philippians 2:1-4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:41:00 -0700

There are profound and desperately needed Christian benefits that come from being highly committed, selfless participants in your church family.

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing (Luke 10:38–42) | Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:33:00 -0700

With so many distractions vying for our attention and for our affections, how necessary it is to be reminded of what should be of supreme priority.

Stronger Faith: When Your Faith is Unstable (James 1:5-8) | Pastor Matt Fabarez

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:15:00 -0700

In order to live by faith, persistently and dependently go to God for his divine wisdom.

Stronger Faith: When Your Faith Is Tested (James 1:2-4) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:15:00 -0700

Decide ahead of time to joyfully receive trials from God as a gift intended to strengthen your trust in him and to make you a more complete Christian.

10 Realities & Experiences of Genuine Christians | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:42:00 -0700

The biblical reality of conversion to Christ bring with it a number of corresponding biblical experiences which all genuine Christians undergo.

Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 16-17, 2022

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:47:00 -0700

Pastor Mike Fabarez answers questions about the Bible and the Christian life during all three weekend service at Compass Bible Church, July 16-17, 2022.

Guarding the Gospel: Strengthened by Our Unity (Acts 15:30-35) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:51:00 -0700

Biblical unity is not only a joyful and gratifying reality, it is also an essential component of any strong, vibrant, and fruitful church.

Guarding the Gospel: Unified by the Truth (Acts 15:22-29) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:06:00 -0700

We must be wholeheartedly submissive to God’s word, sincerely calling for unity among God’s people under those truths, along with their wise application.

Guarding the Gospel: Grace & Works (Acts 15:6-21) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:35:00 -0700

The gospel guarantees immediate, full, and unearned forgiveness based on God’s grace alone through faith alone, instructing us to commence with a life of doing good.

Guarding the Gospel: A Debate Worth Having (Acts 15:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:59:00 -0700

There are some debates worth having, especially those about the gospel and the central truths of Christianity.

The Church Triumphant (Matthew 16:13-20) | Dr. Jason K. Allen

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:13:00 -0700

Listen to Midwestern Seminary President Jason K. Allen's sermon at Compass Bible Church June 12, 2022.

Fit for the Kingdom (1 Timothy 4:7-10) | Pastor Rod Gomez

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:27:00 -0700

Growing in godliness requires training in godliness.

Envy: Getting Serious About the Counterattack | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 29 May 2022 13:27:00 -0700

As we work hard to fight the temptation to envy, God's Spirit fights through us and motivates us by his faithful promise to bring us final and eternal victory over sin.

Envy: God's Gracious Solutions | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 May 2022 13:13:00 -0700

God has graciously provided Christians his enablement and a set of commands which when faithfully obeyed will safeguard us against the destructive sin of envy.

Great Expectations (Deuteronomy 10:12-17) | Pastor PJ Berner

Sun, 15 May 2022 17:47:00 -0700

God’s desire for his people is that we would pursue lives of godliness as an expression of our reverence, love, and worshipful devotion.

Envy: The Relational Damage | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 08 May 2022 22:36:00 -0700

To begin to rout out the insidious sin of envy, we would do well to assess the costly toll it exacts on our interior life, our relationships, and the society in which we live.

How to Survive a Storm (Matthew 14:22-33) | Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Sun, 01 May 2022 13:34:00 -0700

Dr. Erwin Lutzer preaches at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA May 1, 2022.

Envy: A Private But Disruptive Sin | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:35:00 -0700

We must work to identify the sin of envy, longing with God’s empowerment to experience freedom from this insidious and corrosive problem.

The Weight of Sin (Exodus 1:11; Matthew 11:28-30; Ps.38:4; Ps.32:3-4) | Good Friday 2022 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:10:00 -0700

The weight of sin is crushing, but there is relief and full forgiveness in the death of Christ.

God’s Big Plan: Rethinking Death, Life, and Eternity (John 12:31-36) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:12:00 -0700

Easter 2022 at Compass Bible Church

Christ’s death and resurrection solved our most pressing problem – a solution that urgently needs our response of faith.

Useful to the Lord: Aiming for “Well Done” (Acts 14:24-28) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:28:00 -0700

Lifelong faithfulness and effectiveness as Christ’s ambassador is aided by both the unsettling thoughts of our coming evaluation as well as the joyful prospects of our eternal home.

Useful to the Lord: Tenacious Endurance (Acts 14:19-23) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:51:00 -0700

A faithful and fruitful Christian life requires a tenacious endurance, which God supplies those who are resolute in trusting him and serving him.

Useful to the Lord: Leveraging the Detours (Acts 14:8-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 15:49:00 -0700

We can expect non-Christians to often misunderstand the gospel message, but that should only motivate us to passionately and strategically clarify the truth.

Useful to the Lord: Midcourse Adjustments (Acts 14:1-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:41:00 -0700

As God's called agents in this world we must remain focused on our particular assignments, never fazed by the providential redirections as to how and where he utilizes us.

Unity Through Maturity (Romans 15:1-7) | Pastor Doug Atterbury

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:29:00 -0700

Believers must welcome their personal responsibility to advance the unity of the church, regardless of their level of spiritual maturity, by enlisting the tools God has provided.

Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psalm 46) | Dr. Albert Mohler

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:10:00 -0700

Dr. Albert Mohler preaching at Compass Bible Church

Useful to the Lord: Whatever Comes Next (Acts 13:46-52) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:39:00 -0700

To be useful ambassadors of Christ we cannot be impeded by closed doors, instead we must trust our sovereign God and embrace the opportunities before us whatever they might be.

Useful to the Lord: Undeterred (Acts 13:40-45) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:04:00 -0700

God’s effective ambassadors must resolve to definitively call people to respond to Christ and be faithful to respond to their responses.

Useful to the Lord: Prepared for Eternity (Acts 13:32-39) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:05:00 -0700

We are motivated to boldly proclaim the gospel when we understand the horrendous problem of sin and death, prizing the gracious forgiveness God made possible through the risen Christ.

Useful to the Lord: Ultimate Realities (Acts 13:24-31) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:26:00 -0700

Fruitful ambassadors of Christ are enthralled with their Savior who fulfilled the Scriptures and sacrificed himself to purchase our eternal redemption.

Useful to the Lord: Imperfect Previews (Acts 13:17-23) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:59:00 -0700

Useful ambassadors of Christ need to see earthly blessings as imperfect previews of the forthcoming realities to be graciously granted in God’s eternal kingdom.

Useful to the Lord: Open Doors for the Word (Acts 13:13-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:32:00 -0700

We must see ourselves as Christ’s ambassadors always prepared and looking for opportunities to talk about God’s word and his plan of salvation.

Useful to the Lord: Divine Authority (Acts 13:6-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:02:00 -0700

We must never forget that it is the omnipotent God who enlists each of us to serve him and advance his truth in our generation.

Useful to the Lord: Anything, Anyplace, Anytime (Acts 13:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 13:07:00 -0700

God has planned a specific set of purposes for our generation and will personally work to enlist you to accomplish a set of them for his glory.

A Happy New Year (Psalm 1) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0700

Commit to live according to God’s designated path for a truly happy and fruitful new year.

Tomorrow & Today: Preparing for the Unknown (Matthew 6:31-34) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 14:29:00 -0700

We must combat all anxieties about the future with a perpetual confidence in God's provision and an obsession with Christ's righteous agenda.

God Named His Christ | Christmas Eve 2021 | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:51:00 -0700

Christmas Eve 2021 service at Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Bethlehem’s Honor: God’s Kingly Village (Micah 5:2) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:57:00 -0700

The birth of the Eternal King in the humble village of Bethlehem should drive us to think about our values and recalibrate our lives in light of the countercultural Lordship of Christ.

Celebrate the Incarnation: A Doctrine Worth Joyfully Commemorating (Esther 9:20-23) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:04:00 -0700

We should never be apprehensive about following the example of biblical history in crafting our own festive traditions to honor and celebrate God’s redemptive work in Christ.

Simple Truths in a Complex World (Proverbs 3:5-8) | Pastor Mark Kelley

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:47:00 -0700

While life in this world can be confusing and complex, there remain a few simple and timeless components to living right for God.

A Unified Church: Earthly Powers & God’s Sovereignty (Acts 12:20-25) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:15:00 -0700

Earthly powers will always be subject to the sovereign judgment of God, our job is to humbly serve the King of Kings and promote his greatness throughout the earth.

A Unified Church: Victories & Vindication (Acts 12:6-19) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:21:00 -0700

Our prayer lives ought to be an exercise in bolstering our confidence in God’s plan, power and purposes amid this seeming chaotic world.

A Unified Church: Suffering & Solidarity (Acts 12:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:28:00 -0700

We must never forget that the church is destined for violent opposition from earthly authorities, but we can gain the necessary strength and patient endurance through a fervent prayer life.

A Unified Church: Shared Struggles & Mutual Aid (Acts 11:27-30) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:06:00 -0700

We ought to always be attuned to the practical needs of God’s people, ready to do what we can to demonstrate the love of Christ in tangible ways.

A Unified Church: Distinctions, Diversity & Devotion (Acts 11:19-26) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:06:00 -0700

God will strongly support and unify the church devoted to Christ, responsive to her leaders, and engaged in his work.

A Unified Church: Scriptural Reasons & Reasonable Explanations (Acts 11:1-18) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:23:00 -0700

Knowing Christians will have sincere and ardent disagreements, we should be ready when needed to employ reasoned and scriptural explanations in pursuit of Christian peace and unity.

Cornelius: The Life-Changing Message (Acts 10:30-48) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:44:00 -0700

God is at work preparing people for their engagement with his gospel message which we should always be ready to deliver with conviction, hope, and expectation.

The Power of Persistent Prayer (Colossians 4:2) | Pastor Mike Elliott

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:20:00 -0700

As dependent followers of Christ our prayers lives must be defined by grit, developing alertness for battle, and devotedly grateful.

Cornelius: Family & Friends (Acts 10:21-29) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:07:00 -0700

Our conversion to Christ and our subsequent work of sharing the gospel ought to impact and involve a network of friends and family members.

The Christian's Response to Critical Race Theory | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:32:00 -0700

How should Christians respond to the claims of Critical Race Theory?

In a special teaching at the September 2021 men's breakfast at Compass Bible Church, Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the arguments of CRT in light of biblical truth.

Cornelius: Reluctant Evangelists (Acts 10:9-20) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:56:00 -0700

As with those God used to bring us to repentance and faith in Christ, we cannot let any barriers – theological or practical – get in the way of us sharing the gospel.

Cornelius: Drawn to Seek God (Acts 10:1-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:28:00 -0700

We must value and celebrate the pre-Christian grace of God, which he clearly demonstrates in drawing people to a receptive hearing of the gospel of Christ.

Weighed Down by Worldliness (1John 2:15-17) | Pastor Chris Mueller

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:37:00 -0700

Listen to Pastor Chris Mueller's guest sermon at Compass Bible Church Sept. 5, 2021.

The Privilege of Church: Joyful Participation in God’s Assembly (Hebrews 10:23-25) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:48:00 -0700

We should joyfully and wholeheartedly engage with the Christians in our church as God’s sacred instrument to safeguard and strengthen our loyalty to Christ in our deteriorating culture.

If God, Why Evil? | Dr. Frank Turek

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:13:00 -0700

Dr. Frank Turek visits Compass Bible Church to answer the question, "If there is a God, why does he allow evil?"

Turek is a leading apologetics expert and is the award-winning author or coauthor of four books: I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist; Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case; Correct, Not Politically Correct; and Legislating Morality. He is also the president of crossexamined.org.

Ready for Anything (Ephesians 6:10-18a) | Pastor PJ Berner

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:24:00 -0700

As Christians in this world, we will face opposition from a relentless enemy and so we must be sure that we are equipped and prepared, ready to stand through the battle.

Q&A with Pastor Mike | Aug. 7-8, 2021 | Compass Bible Church

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:39:00 -0700

Listen as Pastor Mike answers audience question during a special Q&A weekend at Compass Bible Church Aug. 8-9, 2021.

Beyond 2020: God’s Good Plans | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 20:23:00 -0700

Point: God has confidently planned for the success of his church, our job is to trust him and be resolved, always planning to advance his truth, come what may.

City of Joppa: Prepared by a Godly Example (Acts 9:36-43) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:48:00 -0700

We must appreciate and pursue the evangelistic power of a selfless, sacrificial, and generous Christian life.

City of Lydda: Amazed by God’s Power (Acts 9:32-35) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:05:00 -0700

Repentance requires a discernment of and submission to God’s incomparable power.

Saul: A New Family (Acts 9:26-31) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:51:00 -0700

We must see the importance of being a highly-committed and fully-invested participant of a healthy (albeit imperfect) church knowing it is an indispensable part of the Christian life.

Saul: New Challenges (Acts 9:17-25) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:26:00 -0700

We must willingly embrace the new and difficult challenges that will necessarily accompany our new life in Christ.

Saul: A New Purpose (Acts 9:10-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:07:00 -0700

We must never let fear or pain distract us from boldly following God’s revealed will for our lives, knowing that the Lord’s fruitful plan for our lives is always best.

Saul: Fighting God (Acts 9:1-9) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 17:59:00 -0700

To fully appreciate the grace of Christian regeneration we need to recall the futility and plight of our pre-Christian rebellion against God.

Drawing on the Power of God's Boundless Grace (Titus 2:11-14) | Pastor Rod Gomez

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:20:00 -0700

Empowered by God’s grace, we should aggressively pursue godliness and good works while we eagerly anticipate his return.

Courage to Be Identified With Christ (Acts 8:36-40) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:09:00 -0700

Christians should boldly and enthusiastically seek to be identified with Christ in water baptism and in our ongoing and unabashed work of evangelism.

Knowing How the Scriptures Use Us (Acts 8:30-35) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 30 May 2021 15:11:00 -0700

We must intently study the Bible so we are competent to guide others in God’s truth which can lead them to forgiveness and new life in Christ.

Showing up For Divine Appointments (Acts 8:25-29) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 23 May 2021 17:03:00 -0700

We ought to always be ready and willing to obediently respond to God’s sovereign direction when he leads us and prompts us to engage non-Christians with the gospel.

The Challenges of Discipleship (Acts 8:18-24) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 16 May 2021 19:01:00 -0700

As we advance the gospel, we must be ready to faithfully confront and correct those we lead to Christ, knowing that everyone will be tempted to fall into costly and corrupting sins.

The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-17) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 09 May 2021 14:05:00 -0700

We should rely on and revel in the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, who works to empower and embolden us as God’s redeemed children to effectively represent him in this world.

Calling People to Repentance (Acts 8:9-13) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:59:00 -0700

Advancing the gospel must include a careful explanation of biblical repentance which calls everyone to a lifelong penitent submission to the King of kings.

Grateful for Secondary Benefits (Acts 8:5-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:35:00 -0700

We are called to verbalize to our generation the saving grace of the gospel of Christ, while always promoting the preserving and enriching grace of good and beneficial deeds.

Getting the Job Done (Colossians 1:3-8) | Pastor Hayden Thomas

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:59:00 -0700

Our lives should be all about accomplishing the job of gospel advancement, all because the gospel explains to the world how Christ got the job done when it comes to taking away our sin. Every Christian ought to point people to Jesus and encourage everyone to join the work of gospel advancement in our world.

Motivated by the Martyrs (Acts 8:1-4) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:19:00 -0700

No matter how much pressure and opposition we get from our culture to be quiet about our Christianity, we must resolve to continue telling the truth about Christ and his gospel.

Christ’s Resurrection: Why It Matters for Eternity (John 12:20-26) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:08:00 -0700

Living in submission to the lordship of Christ may cost us now, but the eternal benefits purchased by his life, death, and resurrection far outweigh the value of living for ourselves.

Easter 2021 at Compass Bible Church

Christ's Preparation for Burial: Extravagant Gratitude | Good Friday | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:43:00 -0700

Becoming fully acceptable to God by the fragrant sacrifice of Christ ought to lead us to extravagant gratitude.

Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:1-8

Christ’s Triumphal Entry: The World’s Only Hope (John 12:12-19) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:41:00 -0700

God’s Spirit is drawing people to understand his answer to this rebellious world’s problems -- the person and work of his Son, Jesus Christ.

The Pushback Against the Messengers (Acts 7:51-60) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:43:00 -0700

We shouldn’t be surprised at pushback from people when we faithfully deliver the gospel, because God always uses it for the unpleasant work of exposing sin and guilt before he uses it to save.

Welcome to Strongsville: Muscular Faith for Darkest Days (Psalm 46) | Pastor Matt Shackelford

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:17:00 -0700

Dr. Matt Shackelford, Lead Teaching Pastor at Central Church in Collierville, TN, delivers a sermon from Psalm 46 while guest preaching at Compass Bible Church.

The Places of Worship for Israel (Acts 7:44-50) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:05:00 -0700

We should humbly worship our infinitely transcendent God because he has mercifully reached into every corner of the world to seek and save the lost.

The Paganism of the People (Acts 7:37-43) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:12:00 -0700

It is always more costly than we think to follow our wayward enticements, and to turn away from obedience to Christ’s life-giving words.

The Provision Through Moses (Acts 7:30-36) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:20:00 -0700

We must learn to fully trust in the omniscient and compassionate triune God who has thoughtfully planned our salvation and will walk us through this life until our redemption is complete.

The Postponement for Moses (Acts 7:23-29) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:08:00 -0700

The vindication of the gospel always involves waiting, difficulties, and rejection—but God provides the resources to patiently and resolutely endure.

The Preparation of Moses (Acts 7:17-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 13:36:00 -0700

We have every reason to fully trust in God’s good promises, knowing how he has faithfully worked and is providentially working to deliver on them all.

When Push Comes to Shove (Daniel 1:8-20) | Pastor PJ Berner

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 15:39:00 -0700

It’s becoming increasingly difficult in our society to follow the Lord, but if you will anchor yourself to the Word of God you will find yourself safe in him and able to endure in any and every circumstance.

The Preservation Through Joseph (Acts 7:9-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:25:00 -0700

We must be ready to endure the disapproval and hostility of many to fulfill our purpose in restraining evil around us and winning some for Christ.

The Promises Through Abraham (Acts 7:1-8) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:31:00 -0700

We ought to be gratefully reassured by the impeccable promises of God which have guaranteed us a future salvation through the work of the Jewish Messiah.

The Fear of God and Our Champions (Acts 6:8-15) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:04:00 -0700

A godly fear of the Lord will prompt us to sincerely love and highly esteem his fruitful servants who courageously set an example of fighting for truth.

The Fear of God and Our Needs (Acts 6:1-7) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:46:00 -0700

We must fear the Lord as our omnipotent Provider who will graciously meet all our needs to accomplish all he requires.

Investment Strategies (Matthew 25:14-30) | Matt Fabarez

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:35:00 -0700

This next year, we must take seriously the stewarding of God’s investment in us for the purpose of serving and advancing the kingdom.

Christ's Christmas Mission: Redeem & Rebuild (Luke 1:67-75) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 22:43:00 -0700

2020 Christmas Eve Service at Compass Bible Church: Christ's Christmas Mission: Redeem & Rebuild (Luke1:67-75) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Christmas Courage: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos (Matthew 8:23-27) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:04:00 -0700

Because our Leader – the incarnate Christ – is sovereign and omnipotent we can traverse any crisis with calm and courage no matter how difficult the circumstances may get.

The Greatness of the King (Christmas Devotional) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 15:34:00 -0700

This December, in a year when we’ve all had to rethink the role of governments, jurisdictions, and authorities, is a perfect time to revisit the claims of a baby born in Bethlehem—who is said to possess ultimate authority and universal jurisdiction. This living Christ logically demands our loyalty, love, and allegiance.

The Fear of God and Our Suffering (Acts 5:33-42) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:11:00 -0700

Being faithful and obedient to Christ in a fallen culture will always come with painful consequences for which we should be prepared and be willing to gladly endure for Christ’s sake.

Home (Philippians 3:20-4:1) | Pastor John Fabarez

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:21:00 -0700

Care much more about your eternal future home than you do about your temporary earthly home.

The Fear of God and Our Government (Acts 5:17-32) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 16:13:00 -0700

When our governing authorities actively oppose the work of the Church, Christians must remember that for the good of all we must fear God and be loyal to the King of kings.

The Fear of God and Our Leaders (Acts 5:12-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:14:00 -0700

Like the early church and the Apostles, today’s Christians ought to sincerely love and highly esteem their church leaders who are gifted, called, trained, and qualified to lead them and their churches into greater fruitfulness.

Practice What You Preach (Ephesians 4:1-3) | Pastor Hayden Thomas

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:42:00 -0700

As a Christian you are commanded to live out your faith in community of the church. But your call is not only community; it's unity as well. Your calling takes humility, gentleness and patience in order to truly live worthy of God's collective call for the church -- all for the glory of God in Christ for all generations.

The Fear of God and Our Behavior (Acts 5:1-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 15:10:00 -0700

We must take sin seriously, longing to please our Redeemer and fearing his discipline as we focus on our mission, doing nothing to detract from its effectiveness.

Enjoying God's Growing Family (Acts 4:32-37) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:36:00 -0700

When the church is functioning as it ought, it serves as a strengthening and emboldening oasis for us as we venture out each day to point people to Christ in our anti-Christian culture.

Love God With All Your Mind (Mark 12:29-30) | Dr. Bill Mounce

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 12:58:00 -0700

Dr. Bill Mounce delivers a guest sermon from Mark 12:29-30 at Compass Bible Church, entitled Love God With All Your Mind.

Comparing Our Fruit Bearing (Galatians 5:26) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:56:00 -0700

We must be careful to never allow our quest to bear the fruit of the Spirit to become a prideful or competitive endeavor.

Baptisms at Compass Bible Church | Oct. 3-4, 2020

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:25:00 -0700

Hear the stories of God's saving grace in the lives of 18 souls at Compass Bible Church baptism services Oct. 3-4, 2020.

The Fruit Producing Relationship (Galatians 5:25) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:32:00 -0700

Because God’s Spirit has graciously done so much to redeem us, save us, and give us new life, we ought to certainly give our all to know him, love him, and wholeheartedly follow his instructions for our lives.

Zeroing In on the Battle to Bear Fruit (Galatians 5:24) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:01:00 -0700

Bearing the fruit of the Spirit is a battle that only results in real progressive victory over the desires of the flesh by those who are regenerate and actively reinforce and apply their repentance each day.

Self-Control (Galatians 5:22-23) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:44:00 -0700

Getting our fallen physical and moral impulses to yield to our spiritual desires is never easy, but it is something that God’s Spirit has promised to enable us to do with increasing success as we pray for it and fight for it.

Gentleness (Galatians 5:22-23) | Pastor Mike Fabarez

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:51:00 -0700

By God’s power our bold, courageous, and sometimes indignant resolve to do right must be thoughtfully governed by a humble, constructive, and Christlike propriety, regardless of the provocations from our sinful world.