Ask Pastor Mike – Do Good People Go to Hell?
February 19, 2016
Through the ages, many different people have offered their opinions about what Hell is or isn’t. But what does God say about Hell? That’s what matters. Well, for starters, Hell is real according to the Bible––but does anyone good ever go there? That’s the question posed on our Ask Pastor Mike program.
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The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.
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It’s been said that, the heart of the matter is the heart. And when the Bible speaks of the heart, it refers to whatever drives our will and passions. Today on Focal Point, pastor and teacher Mike Fabarez shows us how to conduct a heart examination to effectively check the sin in our lives.
February 18, 2016
The Apostle John’s warning speaks to us through the ages: “Do not love the world nor the things in the world.” Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez sums up the difference between living for the world and living for the Lord. Stir up your passion for loving God, listen to Pastor Mike when he teaches from Romans––today on Focal Point.
February 17, 2016
It’s sobering to realize that God allows us to make rebellious choices. That he allows us to pursue what we will. Yet––as the writer of Ecclesiastes said, “God will bring every act to judgment.” On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez lays out the consequences of sin and unbelief.
February 16, 2016
There’s a proverb that says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” This stands as a caution to us all––because the thoughts we nurture in our hearts, can become our reality. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez cautions us to guard our hearts!
February 15, 2016
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? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines love in its various forms. Listen today to Ask Pastor Mike!
February 12, 2016
How can you tell a mature Christian when you see one? Be careful! Looks can be deceiving. But there is one predominant mark that rises to the surface in mature believers and that’s obedience. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that genuine believers take God’s Word seriously and don’t make excuses for disobedience.
February 11, 2016
Jesus warned us that darkness hates the light. And when our sin is exposed, we’re tempted to hide, ignore, deny, and rationalize it. In brief, one word best describes sin and that’s deception. Sin & Its Deceitfulness is the subject and title of today’s message by Mike Fabarez. When it comes to sin’s trickery in our lives, we need to remember that sin has the power to deceive us and to keep us from God’s goodness.
February 10, 2016
“For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks.” These words from the Apostle Paul speak to us today, highlighting “ingratitude” as the defining attitude of the unrighteous. In Romans 1, Paul continues to warn us that sin is a great deceiver, turning us away from God. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez addresses gratitude to God as a leading indicator of our spiritual health.
February 9, 2016
We all love a beautiful sunset. We marvel at snow-capped mountain peaks and the deep, blue oceans where whales breach and colorful fish dart in and out of coral reefs. Nature speaks to us about our marvelous God! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that creation proclaims our Creator!
February 8, 2016
Every year a number of Christian traditions have a day on their calendar called, “Ash Wednesday.” You might have even seen believers on that day with ash on their foreheads in the small shape of a cross. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez discusses Lent and whether we should observe it.
February 5, 2016
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