Cynicism Part 3
April 24, 2019
Cynicism can keep unbelievers from submitting to God and receiving new life. But cynicism can also be a barrier for those who are saved, keeping us from fully trusting God and submitting to his leading. So we have to be aggressive at rooting out cynicism.
If you doubt the goodness of God, don't kick the can down the road. Don't put it off. Deal with it now! Respond to yourself in a rational, prayerful, logical, urgent way.
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When we look back at history, we see plenty of religions and cults that rose up quickly, only to be overthrown or fade away. And that makes people wonder, if all those other religions were false, how can we know that Christianity is different? That's a question we have to answer if we want to be effective evangelists.
A lot of people dismiss Christianity as a religion of con artists and hypocrites. Sometimes these objections are the result of a bad experience with religion in the past. But often, it's actually an excuse to distract from their real objection: They don’t want to submit to God's authority.
April 23, 2019
Tragically, there are many people in our world who have been "turned off" to religion after a bad experience with manipulative preachers or cults. With so many people using God’s name to rip others off, it's no wonder Christianity gets a bad rap! So, how do we help break down that barrier so our friends and neighbors can come to saving faith?
There are plenty of world religions that claim to speak for God, but have never been able to back up their claims. So what sets Christianity apart?
Be careful that something tragic in your past doesn’t cause you to bring cynicism into your relationship with God.
April 22, 2019
Most Fridays on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez sits down to tackle relevant questions from listeners like you! But today, he's breaking from his usual pattern. We're setting aside time to honor the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Lamb who was slain.
April 19, 2019
Unbelievers will often argue that miracles can't happen because there's no scientific evidence to back them up. So, how do we answer? Thursday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this line of reasoning head on. He's providing clear, logical arguments in defense of our faith.
April 18, 2019
A wise old adage warns that, "If something seems too good to be true, it probably is!" But what about the free gift of salvation? Wednesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that the gospel is one free offer you can absolutely trust.
April 17, 2019
It's perfectly natural to want to be well liked. There's nothing wrong with that desire, in and of itself. But when our desire to be popular causes us to compromise on our convictions, it becomes a problem! Tuesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to stand for the truth, even when it's unpopular.
April 16, 2019
Tragically, some people will let their opinions shape how they interpret the Bible, instead of the other way around! Monday, Pastor Mike Fabarez warns against this dangerous error and urges us to speak the truth without watering it down. It's an important reminder whether you're preaching to thousands, or are simply sharing your faith with your neighbor!
April 15, 2019
Monday April 15th is the official deadline for submitting our tax return. And with this deadline comes the usual consternation about government spending. For this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez answers a challenging question about obeying the government––when you don't agree with its actions!
April 12, 2019
The Bible is clear that God is all-powerful. He's in control! But, since that's the case, why doesn’t he always answer our prayers? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses that question as he wraps up the series called Christ's School of Prayer. We're learning how to trust in God's goodness even when it doesn't make sense to us.
April 11, 2019
Every parent wants to bless their children. But sometimes, the best thing we can do for them is to tell them, "No!" Wednesday on Focal Point, we're gaining a heavenly perspective of those frustrating times when God doesn't seem to be answering our prayers.
April 10, 2019
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