Israel's Greatest Hits-Part 6b
July 25, 2017
Touching a teapot at full boil … can give you a nasty burn! But what would happen if you ignored the heat? That’s like ignoring the pain of conviction. Pain serves a purpose—so why do we pretend it’s not there? On Focal Point Today, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers up two better responses.
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When that engine light on your dashboard blinks red, you’d be wise to get it checked out right away! But what happens if you delay? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says it’s similar to what happens when we ignore the discomfort of a “convicted heart.” Hear the right response when God pricks your conscience
July 24, 2017
Yahweh … Jehovah … Adonai. It seems like God has many different titles throughout the Bible. So what is God’s real name? Today on Focal Point, join Mike Fabarez for an insightful conversation about the significance of God’s names … and how God wants to be known. It’s another edition of Ask Pastor Mike
July 21, 2017
The person who’s calmest in a hurricane … is the guy who doesn’t know what’s going on! But today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says that’s exactly what it’s like… when we know our God. The more we know him as our Shepherd, the less we’ll fear the trials we’re facing.
July 20, 2017
A guy calmly mows his backyard lawn. But just behind him, there’s a tornado headed his way! What’s wrong with this picture? Sometimes it’s the juxtaposition of two opposing facts … that grabs our attention and makes us take notice! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez describes how Psalm 23 paints such a polarized picture.
July 19, 2017
Any kind of labor can be taxing, overwhelming, and even excruciating! But on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says when the going gets tough, it helps to remember the end-results … that make it all worthwhile. So … what “good” can ultimately come from your suffering? We’re fleshing out this effective strategy for getting through it … Today … on Focal Point!
July 18, 2017
Ever have a one-sided conversation? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez wonders if we’ve considered God’s frustration,when people don’t hear what he says. Our response to his word speaks volumes about our attitude toward God. We’re turning to Psalm 19 for a message titled, “When God Speaks.
July 17, 2017
When a person becomes a Christian, do they enter into a full-access relationship with God? Or do only some Christians have the privilege of a deeper connection to God? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about how we relate to God in our Christian experience. Join us for an intriguing look at Christian Mysticism and Spiritual Formation on Ask Pastor Mike.
July 14, 2017
A botanist knows his apples. He can tell you the size, shape and species, seasonal facts, and best uses. But you’ll only know how sweet it is--when you take a bite! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez likens that to the huge difference between “knowing” God and “experiencing” Him. We’re savoring the goodness of drawing nearer to God!
July 13, 2017
Before the concert, there’s a cacophony of warm-up noise. But soon the conductor steps up and raises his wand; there’s silence, and then--the music soars! On today’s Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez compares that conductor to the “weighty” God of the cosmos. We’re turning to Psalm 19 in a message titled … “When God Speaks.”
July 12, 2017
These days, it seems every politician and celebrity is measured by how many “likes” or “followers” they attract on social media. But today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez observes that our “likes” in heaven would probably look a lot different than what’s popular in our culture today. We’re following God his way, according to Psalm 15
July 11, 2017
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