Motivated By Christ’s Rewards at His Return, Part 3
April 8, 2015
The work of Jesus, the encouragement of others, the seriousness of sin—each is a good motivator for continuing to walk with God. But today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes one of the biggest incentives in the Christian life—the promise of heavenly reward.
References:
Hebrews 10:35-39
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What inspires your journey of faith? What drives you to keep following Jesus, even when the road is tough? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a study in Hebrews by looking at one of the most exciting and encouraging reasons to pursue Christ. It’s the motivation found in the promise of heavenly rewards.
April 7, 2015
What parent hasn’t occasionally promised a reward to influence a child’s behavior? While some may consider that bribery, our Heavenly Father thinks it’s a good motivator! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how the promise of future blessings should spur us on towards a deeper walk with God.
April 6, 2015
Like the flip of a switch, the lights went out all over the globe and the world experienced the darkest day in its history. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez remembers a Friday passed, when the Light of the World gave His life on the cross. Discover the significance of the events surrounding Good Friday.
April 3, 2015
It’s one of the biggest statements about Jesus in the Bible--“In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.” Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez studies the effects of Jesus being “the Light” and “the Life” to a world in desperate need of both.
April 2, 2015
Jesus, the carpenter from Galilee, raised a lot of eyebrows when He claimed to be “The Light of the World.” This bold assertion continues to shock people to this day. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez investigates the truth of one of Jesus’ biggest claims. See Christ in a whole new light.
April 1, 2015
When asked who He was, Jesus made some outrageous statements. But one of His most radical and profound claims was when Jesus called Himself “The Light of the World.” Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the far-reaching implications of Christ being both the “light” and the “life” of a dark and dying world.
March 31, 2015
Just like athletes search for the motivation to overcome exhaustion and go for the win, Christians need inner inspiration to keep walking with Jesus. But where do we turn for motivation? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a biblical place of inspiration--ourselves! See how you can motivate you!
March 30, 2015
In a world full of options, it seems unfair to say there’s only one avenue for salvation. Is Jesus really the only way to be saved? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez sits down to answer some tough questions about Jesus’ rather narrow claim. It’s a helpful edition of Ask Pastor Mike
March 27, 2015
Scripture is full of amazing men and women who can teach us a lot about following God. But the Bible also says we can draw inspiration in the Christian life from our own stories! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how to be your own role model. Discover that you can teach—you!
March 26, 2015
Many of us have role models that we respect, admire and try to emulate. But have you ever thought that your best role model could be you? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how A Closer Relationship with God can develop when we imitate our early days of faith.
March 25, 2015
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