Isaac and Rebekah, A Lesson in Manipulation Part 1
August 26, 2015
Nothing ruins a marriage faster than manipulation. When a husband or wife resorts to sneaky tactics to get their way, soon things begin to fall apart. Wednesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers a solution when we’re tempted to manipulate. It’s a lesson from Isaac and Rebekah.
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There’s one key ingredient in every successful marriage—mutual respect. It’s the glue that holds everything together. Neglect this one essential, and everything else will fall apart. Tuesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks to Abraham and Sarah for a marriage lesson on respect from the Old Testament. Don’t miss Focal Point … Tuesday with Mike Fabarez!
August 25, 2015
The divorce rate in our culture is alarming, and the statistics are clear: marriage is in trouble. Monday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers an Old Testament solution to our current-day marriage problems. Learn to apply A Lesson in Respect as we study Abraham and Sarah.
August 24, 2015
After years of hoping for marriage and children…many couples are suffering with the heartache of infertility. What encouragement does the Bible offer those struggling with the unfilled desire for a family? Friday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers a difficult question with hope and grace.
August 21, 2015
The answers to the problems of mankind don’t change. While people strive trying in vain to find solutions…the hope for our times lies on our nightstand and in our bookshelf. That hope is the Word of God. Thursday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez calls us to look to the Bible.
August 20, 2015
Sometimes we take matters into our own hands. We can get impatient with God and try to do things on our own. But Wednesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez wants to deliver us from this unnecessary burden! We’re in Part 2 of our series called Interdependence Instead of Independence.
August 19, 2015
The greatest news about the Christian faith is that it is not a religion that requires us to save ourselves. Tuesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that there is nothing in the Christian life that we do on our own…God is busy working in us. Hear this refreshing study in Hebrews!
August 18, 2015
At one time or another, all Christians will be asked to take a stand for the truth. Perhaps you’re in a season…right now…where God is calling you to be bold about your relationship with Jesus Christ. Monday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides motivation for us to stand strong.
August 17, 2015
If you’re in sales, you know the pressure to “close the deal,” to meet your boss’ expectations and the company’s quota. Salespeople are under constant pressure to perform. Our topic Friday on Focal Point is God’s expectation of us…for evangelism. Mike Fabarez gives us good news about the Good News!
August 14, 2015
The Bible calls us to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. God’s Word is a precious possession and a sacred trust. It is a lamp unto our feet. Thursday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to live by the teachings of the Bible…come what may!
August 13, 2015
Can you imagine a bride who loves her wedding ring more than her new husband?! Wednesday on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents this analogy as he cautions Christians against loving rituals and traditions more than the Lord. Wednesday begins a new series called Realities Instead of Rituals.
August 12, 2015
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