The Black and White on Gray Areas, Part 5a
April 17, 2012
Have you ever been given a choice to make, and you felt conflicted about your decision? That nagging voice in the back of our mind makes us uneasy about what we’re about to do…sometimes for no apparent reason. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to pay careful attention to those unsettled feelings. It’s the final portion of a study in Romans 14 called, "The Black and White on Gray Areas." Today we’ll be talking about, "Keeping A Clear Conscience."
References:
Romans 14:22-23
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Every baby is born with a keen sense of self-interest. Their only concern is for personal satisfaction and comfort. While it’s only natural to focus on our own needs and desires, we have to learn to look out for others. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a study in Romans 14. We’ve been talking about our freedom as followers of Jesus. And today we’ll focus on putting others first.
April 16, 2012
Almost two thousand years have gone by since the last words of the Bible were written. These truths have stood the test of time, and are just as relevant today. But when we’re faced with a situation that isn’t directly addressed by Scripture…how do we make a decision on how to proceed? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a study called, "The Black and White on Gray Areas." Romans 14 outlines a few important principles about our freedom in Christ.
April 13, 2012
Keeping up with a list of do’s and don’ts can be exhausting. And when it comes to the gray areas, it’s easier to just go with the flow, and live as we please. While we have a lot of freedom as followers of Jesus, we need to exercise discretion and discernment. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents part four in a study called, "The Black and White on Gray Areas."
April 12, 2012
Long before Jesus walked the earth, the ancient prophets wrote about a messiah who would come to save the world and conquer death. And when we study Jesus’ life, and who He claimed to be…it’s hard to deny the evidence…that Jesus was the promised one! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents the final portion of a study about "Why We Actually Believe in the Resurrection."
April 11, 2012
Around the world, more than a quarter of the population claims to follow Jesus Christ. Almost two thousand years after He walked the earth, His life and ministry is still impacting millions. But the power behind Jesus Christ isn’t His good moral teachings. Rather, it’s the fact that Jesus is the only one who has beaten death! Today on Focal Point, we’ll consider the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 10, 2012
Yesterday, millions of people gathered in churches and homes across the world to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a fitting day to remember what happened on that profound Sunday morning long ago when Jesus rose and conquered death once for all. But how do we answer the skeptic who feels that Easter is nothing more than a fabrication of our imagination? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about the factual evidence to support what we believe.
April 9, 2012
Almost two thousand years ago, on the very first Good Friday, Jesus was crucified at Golgotha. His gripping account was recorded with remarkable detail in the Gospels. And today on Focal Point, we’ll be reflecting on the rich significance of what occurred that day. After Jesus died, we read that “One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood…and water.” Explore the importance of this unusual detail, with Mike Fabarez.
April 6, 2012
About this time every year, we take a week to remember all that Jesus did for us. On Palm Sunday, we welcome the arrival of our great King. On Good Friday, we somberly reflect on Jesus’ death. And on Easter, we celebrate His glorious resurrection and victory over the grave! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez invites us to take a moment to reflect on that Good Friday long ago, and understand the significance of every detail.
April 5, 2012
Have you ever taken a look at all the heroes in the Bible and thought, "I could do better than that?" If it were up to us, we would likely select the smartest, the best-looking and most charismatic people for the spotlight. God chose average, ordinary people to accomplish His plan. Today on Focal Point, we’ll hear the final portion in a special Palm Sunday message.
April 4, 2012
When we read about the heroes of the Bible, we picture mighty men and women of God. But when you look a little closer, these people were actually quite ordinary. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a special Palm Sunday message. Gideon was an average guy who was called to deliver the people of Israel. But his example prepares us for what to expect from the Savior of the world.
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