Learning to Encourage One Another, Part 4C
May 9, 2017
Baboons have no problem picking bugs out of their neighbor’s fur. It’s part of their “social grooming ritual,” and this practice actually helps build community! But as human beings, we’re much more reserved. On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez instructs believers on how to speak up and encourage godly behavior—as a form of “group ethical hygiene!”
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Students hate receiving tests back with red-marks all over them. Sometimes it feels like teachers take secret pleasure in making those corrections! But most instructors teach, because they love to see students learn. On Focal Point today, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why receiving corrective instruction is good for believers. Learn how to speak effectively into the lives of others.
May 8, 2017
The word “love” is used to express many different sentiments. Some say they “love” broccoli. Others say they “love” football. Some say, “I love you” to a girl they never intend to marry. What’s with the word “love?” On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Mike Fabarez examines true, biblical love, and how it differs from the world’s definition.
May 5, 2017
A busybody meddles in your life uninvited, trimming the bushes on your side of the fence, freely dispensing unsolicited advice. On today’s Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez condemns such obnoxious behavior, but encourages speaking into the lives of others because you genuinely care about them. We’re learning what it means to care enough to “say something.”
May 4, 2017
The Costa Concordia carried merry vacationers on a pleasure cruise off the coast of Tuscany. But then, the ship hit an obstruction and sank! On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez compares God’s deliverance to the precious value of life boats that fateful day. When we fully understand the danger, we can fully appreciate God’s provision.
May 3, 2017
Remember trying out for your high school’s team, club or talent show? What a nail-biter to wait and hear whether you made the cut or not! But on Focal Point today, Pastor Mike Fabarez says that’s not what it’s like in the family of God. If you’re not sure you’re really a Christian, you can know for certain. We’re turning to Romans 15 to examine four sure-fire signs that you’re in God’s redemptive plan!
May 2, 2017
Sign-makers in the Old West knew how to grab attention! To capture an outlaw and round-up a posse, they posted one word, in large letters: “REWARD!” Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez turns our attention to the God who “rewards those who seek him.” There’s powerful encouragement in God’s faithful promises.
May 1, 2017
It was three days from the time Jesus died on the cross to that world-changing moment when he burst out of his tomb. But where was Christ in between these two events? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers a question about where Jesus went before His resurrection. Join us for an intriguing edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
April 28, 2017
Can you imagine an orchestra where everyone plays ONE note? Yet when some folks talk about church unity, you’d think that’s the kind of uniformity they’re after. On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says that’s unbiblical. In fact, it’s our ability to be unified IN diversity that marks the love of Christ in his church!
April 27, 2017
If you’ve hung around church for a while, there’s bound to be someone there you’ve found to be a little prickly. But if love is the hallmark of Christ’s body, does that mean we should agree with everybody on everything? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez upholds church unity, but defines four clear, biblical exceptions.
April 26, 2017
Peanuts, hot dogs and rootin’ for our favorite batters—everybody loves baseball! Most of us have memories of our first ballgame, and the roar of the crowd for the “home team!” And that’s a picture of church unity. On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about how church life can invigorate your faith.
April 25, 2017
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