How Can I Have Contentment In Tough Times?
May 26, 2017
For a lot of people, contentment is as elusive as the Loch Ness monster. Many will never grasp it. But it doesn’t have to be that way! God wants to give us a spirit of contentment as we look to him for all we need. That’s our subject when Mike Fabarez presents another edition of Ask Pastor Mike here on Focal Point!
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The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.
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Abraham Lincoln once wisely said that “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” And that’s also true of God’s church! It’s not just outside threats that compromise our stability—it’s disunity from within that can make us vulnerable. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez warns against the damaging effects of divisiveness.
May 25, 2017
Hebrews 6:10 says, “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints.” Certainly God notices the great and small sacrifices of his servants. But do we? On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns our attention to the servants among us in a message titled, “Encourage the Encouragers!
May 24, 2017
Someone who gives to you sacrificially is a gift from God. And even those who sacrifice in small ways deserve acknowledgement, and our sincere appreciation! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks, “Who can you thank in your life, right now?” We’re learning to express gratitude with genuine sincerity!
May 23, 2017
When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one returned to thank him. Shocking—but are we any different? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to take notice of those dedicated servants that attend to our needs but rarely get any thanks. He’s starting a new message titled, “Encouraging the Encouragers!
May 22, 2017
Through the ages, many different people have offered their opinions about what Hell is or isn’t. But what God says about hell, is what matters most! On Focal Point today, Pastor Mike discusses hell as it’s presented in the Bible. Do even “good” people go there? That’s the question posed on this Ask Pastor Mike segment!
May 19, 2017
Can you recall a time when you were nudged out of your comfort zone to respond to the need of another? Do you sense God’s delight, when you unexpectedly gift someone with a special word or deed? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us of this rejuvenating, life-giving part of Christian living.
May 18, 2017
We often enter into prayer like children asking our father for bread. But did you know there’s a prayer that is a “focused, concentrated, agonizing” plea? And we’re called to practice it on behalf others! On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez challenges believers to press beyond cursory prayers and intercede mightily for one another.
May 17, 2017
Have you been blessed by a friend who helps you up when you stumble, and pushes you forward when you stall? It’s a gift, a gifting, and a vitally important part of our Christian walk! On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us up with a little “roadside assistance” as we navigate life together.
May 16, 2017
If you play the stock market, you know it’s risky to invest in a volatile economy. But there is one investment you can make that becomes more valuable when the forecast is bleakest! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks at the kind of investment you can make that pays dividends into eternity!
May 15, 2017
It’s hard to get pumped up for something that doesn’t last. Whether it’s working out, or just working for a living, our enthusiasm lags when we don’t see lasting rewards. But God is a rewarder—and that fact makes an eternal difference in the way we live today. Hear Mike Fabarez explain “Why It’s All Worth It” today on Focal Point!
May 12, 2017
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Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.