Paying Close Attention to Your Deeds, Part 3
March 15, 2016
Have you ever heard of a part-time Navy Seal? Or an Olympic athlete who trains only on the weekends? I don’t think so! So today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us to Romans to explain that biblical Christianity is not a half-hearted effort. You’ll be encouraged to live the genuine Christian life!
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Romans 2:6-11
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Most of us get a little nervous when we read in Romans that “God will render to each person according to their deeds.” But the good news of Christianity is that even our worse deeds are completely covered by God’s grace. And we’ll be judged solely on our good works. That’s our discussion today on Focal Point with Mike Fabarez.
March 14, 2016
With the legalization of marijuana in some states, Christians need to understand the implications and take a stand. Is there any difference between the effects of alcohol and marijuana? And if it’s legal where you live, does that mean it’s acceptable for a Christian? That’s our subject for Ask Pastor Mike today on Focal Point.
March 11, 2016
If you ask people, “Do you think you’re going to heaven?” One person might say, “I hope so ... I’m a pretty good person.” Another might say, “Of course ... I go to church and give to the poor.” Opinions vary, but today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us to God’s word for the real answer. Listen to today’s edition of Focal Point!
March 10, 2016
What is God’s attitude toward sin? Even Christians differ in their answers to that question. However we respond, our answer must be shaped by the truth of God’s word. Many of us confuse God’s slowness to judge sin as approval of it. But nothing is further from the truth. Make sure to listen to today’s broadcast of Focal Point with Mike Fabarez.
March 9, 2016
Jesus told a story about a master who entrusted his possessions to three servants. Two of the men invested their talents wisely, the third did not. He knew the master to be a hard man––and that still wasn’t enough motivation. The results were tragic. It’s a lesson on the danger of neglecting God’s word. Tune in today on Focal Point with Mike Fabarez!
March 8, 2016
When we visit a doctor, we expect to hear the straight truth about our condition. It’s the doctor’s job to give us an accurate diagnosis and alert us to potential problems. And, according to Mike Fabarez, that’s the job of God’s spokesman as well. It’s today’s program on Focal Point.
March 7, 2016
For many years, those born with a cleft palate could count on a lifetime of embarrassment. Today, however, thanks to the development of plastic surgery, this defect is usually fixed at a young age. But should Christians consider plastic surgery for purely cosmetic reasons? That’s our subject for today’s edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
March 4, 2016
Have you heard the expression, "I call it like I see it”? Well, before we apply this to others, we need to apply this to ourselves. The problem is, we’re all too adept at hiding our cards. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps us see how we easily pass judgment on others, but overlook our own failures.
March 3, 2016
When it comes to grave injustice and acts of crime, we should feel outraged. The problem comes when we hypocritically condemn sin in others, while denying the sin in our own hearts. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez addresses the issues of hypocrisy and passing judgment. Today’s message is called, Being Totally Honest About the Problem.
March 2, 2016
Jesus said, “Why do you look at the speck that’s in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that’s in your own eye?” We all have a tendency to judge others, while denying our own flaws and failures. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez calls us to be totally honest about the problem. It’s from Pastor Mike’s new series in Romans called, Judgment Day: Making Absolutely Sure We are Ready.
March 1, 2016
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