Faith Answers

Join Pastor Gary Roy of Colonial Oaks Baptist Church in Sarasota for another inspiring episode of Faith Answers, a Bible-based broadcast dedicated to answering life's deepest questions through the timeless truth of God's Word. In this episode, Pastor Gary opens with heartfelt prayers for our nation, its leadership, military personnel, and global peace—particularly amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, including prayers for the Iranian people amid current conflicts. He also lifts up co-host Lindy during her recovery and invites listeners to bring their personal prayer needs before the throne of grace.

The core message, titled "Familiarity," draws from Mark 6:1-6, where Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth and faces unbelief from those too accustomed to seeing Him as "just the carpenter's son." Pastor Gary explores how over-familiarity with Jesus—focusing only on His humanity while neglecting His deity—can breed skepticism, complacency, contempt, and unbelief, hindering God's mighty works in our lives and communities. Through powerful illustrations like the road to Emmaus (Luke 24), Aesop's fable on familiarity, and personal stories of transformation, he warns against desensitization to the gospel and urges a renewed, reverent pursuit of truly knowing Christ as King, Savior, and Lord.

The episode includes church announcements for Colonial Oaks Baptist Church (services, Bible studies, youth ministry, and more), broadcast details, and a clear gospel invitation with a sinner's prayer for salvation. Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, encouragement in turbulent times, or a fresh encounter with Jesus, this episode reminds us: don't take the Savior for granted—deepen your relationship with Him today.

Listen now on Faith Talk 570/910, Let's Talk Faith .com (Saturdays at 12 noon, Sundays at 4 p.m.), mycobc.org, or your favorite podcast platform. For prayer requests or to connect, email [email protected] or visit mycobc.org.

Join Pastor Gary Roy on Faith Answers as he delivers an inspiring message titled "Only Believe," rooted in Mark 5:35-42. Building on the previous week's theme of "God Can," Pastor Gary unpacks the story of Jairus' daughter—raised from death by Jesus—with the reassuring command: "Do not be afraid, only believe." He highlights three key truths for building unshakable faith: being doubtless through God's promises in His Word (faith comes by hearing the Word), overcoming challenges through the authority of Jesus' name, and seeing living evidence of God's power in healings, resurrections (like Lazarus and the future rapture), and personal miracles in believers' lives today.

Pastor Gary addresses real-world struggles—fear, doubt, division, and national trials—while affirming God's sovereignty and control. He shares heartfelt encouragement, including prayers for listeners' needs, a clear gospel presentation inviting salvation through belief in Jesus Christ (with a sample sinner's prayer), and the story of Paul and Silas in prison as a model of praising God amid hardship, leading to miraculous deliverance and salvation for others.

Whether you're facing impossible situations, seeking assurance of salvation, or needing to renew your trust in Christ, this episode reminds us: all things are possible to those who believe. Tune in for Bible-centered teaching, practical faith application, and an invitation to place full confidence in the Lord Jesus.

Listen live or archived at mycobc.org (media section), letstalkfaith.com, or on radio stations including Faith Talk. For prayer requests, questions, or to support the ministry, contact Pastor Gary at 941-377-2737 or [email protected]. Colonial Oaks Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida—knowing God and making Him known.