Anchoring Our Thanksgiving On What Matters Most
November 24, 2017
Coming up today on Focal Point, we're looking back at the history of Thanksgiving, and hearing about how this distinctly American holiday originated. Then, Mike Fabarez continues with reasons why Christians ought to be the most thankful people on earth. Want to rejuvenate a sense of gratitude? Tune in today for Ask Pastor Mike!
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Hospitality is a crucial element in building Christian community and can be an effective tool for evangelism by showing Christ's love to others. But how can we be effective in this area of our lives? What does the Bible say about hospitality? Learn some practical and effective means of serving the Lord. Be sure to request the book The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community by Alexander Strauch with your generous donation this month.
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Whether it's a frightening diagnosis from your doctor, a teetering bank balance, or tensions rising in the home, it's difficult to be thankful in the midst of trials. But today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez leads the way to living "A Life of Thanksgiving"—no matter what life throws your way!
November 23, 2017
Ah, Christmas! 'Tis the season for a bombardment of ads coming at you daily! With so much emphasis on consumerism, how do we keep a spirit of thankfulness? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reveals how to experience abundant gratitude—simply by shifting focus. Learn how you can determine to be "Grateful for What You Have!"
November 22, 2017
"I complained because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet." Interesting how a shift in perspective can cause a change of heart. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals one heart-shifting focus that leads to a changed life. Join us for a message titled "A Life of Thanksgiving".
November 21, 2017
The heroes of the Bible accomplished extraordinary feats! They parted oceans, defeated giants, and even stopped the rain. But even these great ones sometimes struggled when they were swept into God's plan! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez exposes one unassuming soul, who was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Join us for an intriguing look into the life of Zechariah.
November 20, 2017
Calling someone "legalistic" is downright offensive. Just what do people mean when they accuse you of "legalism?" Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez calls a timely ceasefire, and explains exactly what "legalism" entails. Surprisingly, scriptures show how God’s grace and his law can peacefully co-exist. Don’t miss this insightful edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
November 17, 2017
As followers of Christ, we're already on God's team. But would you be ready if suddenly he calls you into the game? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at the life of one elderly small-town priest who was reluctantly swept into God's big league plans! An encouraging study on "Zechariah: God's Doubting Senior."
November 16, 2017
In sports, winning teams are made up of the best athletes. But when God assembles a team, he selects men and women who seem way out of their league! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at how God chose a senior citizen, with a crisis of faith, to accomplish His remarkable plan.
November 15, 2017
Do you know the testable facts undergirding your faith? The unique claims the Bible makes about Jesus are worthy of serious investigation. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes an up-close-and-personal look at the meticulous historian and gospel writer who carefully recorded his findings. We're learning about "Luke: God's Diligent Student."
November 14, 2017
Virgin birth… walking on water… rising from the dead. Are the gospel accounts more fiction than fact? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez studies a brilliant historian chosen by God to give authentic and compelling evidence for the life of Christ. Hear the backstory of real, ordinary people God leads into extraordinary circumstances.
November 13, 2017
English Standard… Revised Standard… Holman Christian Standard. When it comes to picking out a good Bible, it seems there's nothing "standard" about them at all! Can they all be correct? Which one is right for you? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez sifts through the differences between popular modern translations in a practical edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
November 10, 2017
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Hospitality is a crucial element in building Christian community and can be an effective tool for evangelism by showing Christ's love to others. But how can we be effective in this area of our lives? What does the Bible say about hospitality? Learn some practical and effective means of serving the Lord. Be sure to request the book The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community by Alexander Strauch with your generous donation this month.