The Fear of Rejection Part 2
June 19, 2019
The Bible makes it clear that if we truly preach the gospel, we’re going to experience some pushback! So, how do we respond when the culture is urging us to sit down and be quiet? That's the subject as Pastor Mike Fabarez continues his study called FEAR and fears.
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Our human nature is terrified of rejection, and that fear can hold us back from being bold for Christ. But Tuesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers the biblical solution! Learn how to overcome The Fear of Rejection and share the gospel with courage in any situation.
June 18, 2019
As Christians, we believe that God is in control of all things. And, we also know that he is loving and kind. Since both of these statements are true, why do Christians still face suffering? It’s an age-old dilemma that Pastor Mike addresses in his message, The Fear of Violence.
June 17, 2019
When someone’s hurt you deeply, it can be hard to let go of the offense. After all, you’ve been wronged … what are you supposed to do next? That’s our topic as we settle down in the pastor’s study for another edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
June 14, 2019
We typically think that the solution to our fears … is to protect ourselves from danger. But today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez is going to flip that notion on its head. There will always be danger and violence this side of heaven. There’s no way to avoid it! But, true inner peace is possible. And that’s our subject as we continue the series called, FEAR and fears. Pastor Mike is teaching from the words of Jesus to his disciples in Luke chapter 12.
June 13, 2019
Our world is full of danger … and when we think about everything that could go wrong, we might be tempted to hole up indoors and live as a recluse! But no matter how hard we try, we can never really insulate ourselves from all danger. So, what’s the solution? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the only cure to paralyzing fear. He titled this message, The Fear of Violence … and it’s part of our series called, FEAR and fears
June 12, 2019
There’s no getting around the fact that the Bible instructs us to fear the Lord. The command is listed over 300 times from Genesis to Revelation! But … what exactly does it mean to fear God? Surely he doesn’t want us living in dread of his wrath? Well, Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles that question today on Focal Point … as he continues our series called, FEAR and fears. We’re getting an important perspective shift … learning about the blessing of fearing God.
June 11, 2019
Genuine fright is never pleasant. So, when the Bible talks about the importance of fearing God … is it really saying that we should embrace this uncomfortable emotion? Well, that’s our subject on Focal Point … as Pastor Mike Fabarez continues his series called, FEAR and fears. We’re talking about The Fear of God
June 10, 2019
Celebrities maintain the illusion of eternal youth, thanks to diet, exercise, and maybe a nip-and-tuck here and there. Plastic surgery used to be performed mainly on accident victims or for life-threatening health conditions, but is it right to go under the knife, for purely cosmetic reasons?
June 7, 2019
The word, "fear" is typically used in a negative context. But, is there ever a sense in which fear can be a good thing? Well, it depends on the subject of our fear! As he continues the series called, FEAR and fears, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that fearing the Lord brings blessing!
June 6, 2019
As Christians, we're called to uphold God's standards of righteousness. But, as long as we're on this earth, we know we'll continue to struggle with sin. So, does that make us hypocrites? How can we call others to live righteous lives when we ourselves still stumble and fall?
June 5, 2019
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