Reaching Out to Christ When Life is Caving In, Part 2
October 30, 2014
Life can be so unsure. One minute we’re on firm footing … then suddenly, the bottom drops out from under us. The next thing we know, we’re in a proverbial hole, looking up. Of course, we could try to dig our way out. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains there’s a much better option. When life caves in around us, there’s Someone who has the power to pull us out.
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Hebrews 4:14-16
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We don’t need any more reminders that life can be difficult. Every day we face opposition, either from the Enemy, each other, even ourselves! And fighting the good fight can leave us fatigued. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez opens up the book of Hebrews to uncover the hope and help we have readily available anytime we need it.
October 29, 2014
When you look at a Bible, what do you see? A leather-bound book of rules? A do-it-yourself guide to personal improvement? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks at how Scripture defines itself. God’s Word is unlike any other book in the world. It’s alive. It’s relevant. And it has the ability to change us from the inside and out. But we can only access that power when we open its pages.
October 28, 2014
The average American has more than three Bibles in their home. But do those copies of Scripture ever make it off the shelf? Or do they just stay there collecting dust? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes the power of God’s Word to influence our lives. But it’s only possible if we take the time to open it up and read what it says!
October 27, 2014
On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll join Pastor Mike and Executive Director Jay Wertin as they tackle a question sent in by a listener … looking to gain some clarity on the identity and strategy of our ancient Enemy.
October 24, 2014
When the well-known missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, began his trek across Africa, he brought along 73 books. But as his party hiked the 300 miles, fatigue set in, and Livingstone tossed his books away, one by one … until he had only one volume left—his Bible. It was the one book he’d never part with. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes the immeasurable value of God’s Word, and why we need to keep Scripture close.
October 23, 2014
Landmarks will often help you navigate unfamiliar places. By spotting the correct signposts along the way, you know you’re headed in the right direction. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to be on the lookout for spiritual signposts. They are the biblical markers that let us know that we’re on the straight and narrow path … and headed towards God’s eternal rest.
October 22, 2014
The Word of God is capable of addressing the issues closest to our hearts. And one of those questions could be, Am I Really a Christian? Maybe you prayed a prayer once or responded to an altar call. But does the Bible offer any evidence that can prove whether we’re still in the faith? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks at the indicators of authentic salvation.
October 21, 2014
At times, Hebrews describes salvation as a single event. Other times … an ongoing journey. So which one is it? On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike explains how it’s both!
October 20, 2014
On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring the question, “Am I really a christian?”
October 17, 2014
There’s a lot of uncertainty when people talk about eternity. They might be unsure of their standing with God because they don’t know if the good they’ve accomplished outweighs the bad they’ve done. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez dismantles the notion that our rescue is the result of our own effort! Hebrews, chapter 4 describes salvation not as the product of hard work, but the acceptance of a generous gift.
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