Count Your Blessings, Part 2
November 24, 2016
We have shopping lists for groceries, packing lists for traveling, and to-do lists for the day. But when was the last time you listed all your blessings? It’s not just for Thanksgiving! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how praising God whole heartedly begins with recounting what He’s done. See worship in a whole new way!
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Psalms 103
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What is worship? Some say it’s going to church on Sundays or singing hymns. But the Bible clearly illustrates the kind of worship that pleases God. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how authentic worship is actually a pathway leading our hearts directly to His! Don’t miss this exciting study of Psalm 103.
November 23, 2016
The book of Revelation alludes to a mysterious period of a thousand years, when Satan is bound, and God’s people flourish. When will it begin, and what happens after? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents three perspectives on the Millennial Kingdom, and explains why he believes Jews play a vital role in it!
November 22, 2016
In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Susan asks if Aslan the lion is “safe,” and Beaver’s response is, “Well, of course, He’s not safe! But He’s good.” On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains why sometimes a healthy fear is necessary to truly appreciate the magnitude of a kindness received!
November 21, 2016
Communion is observed in Christian churches around the world. But what is the Lord’s Supper ... and why do we practice this ceremony still today? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains the significance of communion for all believers. Join us for an enlightening edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
November 18, 2016
We’ve all heard the saying, “any friend of yours is a friend of mine!” And when it comes to the nation of Israel, that statement has biblical implications! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges the notion that any nation opposing Israel can succeed. Learn why, and hear three biblical ways that believers can support Israel.
November 17, 2016
When do you stop waiting for your ride to pick you up? As the sun starts setting and there’s no one in sight, you may start to feel forgotten. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reassures Israel that they haven’t been forgotten by their Heavenly Father—even when they might feel abandoned and forsaken. The truth is Jews hold a cherished place in God’s heart.
November 16, 2016
Say you’re jumpstarting an old jalopy, and a neighbor pulls up in his shiny new car! Then, what if you discover that this beautifully engineered car was initially intended for you? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines the tension—and the exciting future—that God has promised to Jews awaiting the arrival of their Messiah!
November 15, 2016
Has anyone ever cut in front of you in line? There you are, patiently waiting for your turn and suddenly someone swoops in before you. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines how that’s similar to the fate of God’s chosen people. But God’s got an amazing, irrevocable plan for the children of Israel!
November 14, 2016
Jesus is preparing a heavenly home for those who follow Him. But the details of this eternal destination may seem a bit hazy. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a tantalizing preview of our heavenly future. What will it really be like? Find out when you listen to this stirring edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
November 11, 2016
When a new branch is grafted into an established tree, the rootstock becomes even more robust! But when a branch is re-grafted into its original tree, it reconnects with vigor, and the rootstock is even more prolific! On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez describes a similar future for Israel in the end times.
November 10, 2016
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