Getting Serious About God's Priorities, Part 1
October 20, 2016
What’s the deepest desire of your heart? Our underlying motive has the potential to affect every accomplishment we strive for today. Are we wasting our energy on something less than worthy of our finest efforts? On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez recalibrates the compass of our lives and leads us to examine any areas of “lukewarm living.”
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Romans 10:1
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October 19, 2016
There’s nothing we can do to “deserve” an inheritance—it’s not even subject to our decision! All the terms are set before we even take ownership. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how our covenant relationship with God rests securely on His predetermined decision. We’ve got solid reasons to trust in its certainty!
October 18, 2016
Jumping into the deep end of a pool is a scary proposition for any kid! But when their instructor’s ready to catch them, and their lifejacket’s fully secured, kids will jump in without hesitation—even with glee! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez spurs us on to similar boldness. We’re learning to take confidence in God’s “Invariable Love in a Changing World.”
October 17, 2016
Throughout the Old Testament, a mysterious figure keeps reappearing in dramatic ways, speaking with authority to God’s people. But what is the true identity of this ancient character? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers the question: Who is the Angel of the Lord? Join us for this edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
October 14, 2016
You know the feeling of dread that overcomes you when you’re pulled over for a traffic violation! But what if along with your ticket, the officer hands you a check to fully cover the fines! On today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains what happens when the only One who can judge you is already at your side, defending you!
October 13, 2016
Mountaineers know that when ascending the rugged peaks, an experienced guide or “sherpa” is indispensible to survival! But did you know you have a Guide who specializes in climbing the spiritual heights? On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez explains why no path is too treacherous, no hardship too difficult for the heavenly guidance God provides!
October 12, 2016
What are life’s greatest temptations? We often think of things like money, sex, and power. But did you know you can also be tempted to worry? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez unveils the enemy’s tactic for inducing fear, and presents a biblical mindset we can adopt to counter his attacks.
October 11, 2016
There are two sides to every tapestry—and the side you don’t see is most telling. It’s reminiscent of God’s perfect plan, weaving together the details of life. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how God is still perfectly in control—even when life gets messy. We’re “Looking for the Good When Things Go Bad.”
October 10, 2016
Does Satan really exist? If he does, what can he do, and how can we protect ourselves from his influence? Mike Fabarez tackles this potent question during this new edition of Ask Pastor Mike! The apostle Paul warns that we should not be ignorant of the plans of our ancient foe.
October 7, 2016
When you mix black and white—you get gray—and it’s those gray areas in life that often cause us the most confusion! On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez looks at the baffling paradox in Scripture where God calls “good” things that, at first glance, look “bad!”
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