Unashamed of Its Reproach, Part 2
January 26, 2016
We may feel ill-equipped when sharing the gospel, but we can’t let those feelings keep us from evangelism. The feelings, in and of themselves, aren’t bad. Holding back because of those feelings is! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to push past discomfort for the sake of the gospel.
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Romans 1:16-17
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Our call to tell others about Christ is more important than what people think of us. And while it’s natural to feel nervous when sharing the gospel, we need to follow the example of Paul in Romans—and be unashamed. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to get “Gospel Crazy!”
January 25, 2016
The Apostle Paul said, “For not one of us lives for himself, and not one of us dies for himself.” For better or worse, all of our choices directly affect others. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez discusses those “gray” areas that we all face, encouraging us to take a well-informed, considerate and biblical perspective.
January 22, 2016
In just four centuries the world power that stood against Christ and his followers officially adopted the Christian faith! The Roman Empire was completely transformed because of the bold and courageous witness of Christians. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez calls us to take this same kind of gospel boldness to the streets of America today.
January 21, 2016
Have you ever thought of evangelism as way to build your own faith? It’s actually designed by God to sharpen you, while softening others. But it all starts with love––love for Christ and love for others. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us of the intense love for others that motivated the Apostle Paul, and yet, it was only a mere reflection of the Savior’s love for us.
January 20, 2016
Evangelism can put fear and trepidation into the bravest of souls. When we’re sharing Christ with others, we’re often dreading rejection or anticipating some serious push back. Today on Focal Point with Mike Fabarez we’re learning that we can be bold and fearless as we share the gospel.
January 19, 2016
The world is full of people who need to hear the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Yet some resist the truth and some are even antagonistic, but we should never underestimate the power of the gospel—even if it’s not at first received. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to love people enough to speak the gospel truth.
January 18, 2016
The cultural critic Neil Postman warned that our modern forms of technology actually shaped the way we think. The problem is, our modern devices don’t require us to think much at all! What is our ability to think carefully and read? On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez addresses our “instant” generation.
January 15, 2016
Whenever we’re discouraged about our world–whenever we feel that our testimony for Christ is not having an effect–we need to remember God’s promises. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that the gospel will accomplish all of God’s purposes, reaching all of God’s elect. Be encouraged with Mike Fabarez on today’s edition of Focal Point.
January 14, 2016
One of the signs of maturity is having the right priorities. Throughout Scripture, men and women who live out God’s priorities find an intimate relationship with God. Well, today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points to a mark of maturity––it’s recognizing the significance when a person becomes a Christian. It’s worth celebrating.
January 13, 2016
If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then all we are is dust in the wind. If Jesus did rise, then every promise Jesus made is true. Jesus’ resurrection is the ultimate vindication of the truth. On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says the early Christians were willing to seal this testimony in blood.
January 12, 2016
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