What is Legalism?
November 17, 2017
Calling someone "legalistic" is downright offensive. Just what do people mean when they accuse you of "legalism?" Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez calls a timely ceasefire, and explains exactly what "legalism" entails. Surprisingly, scriptures show how God’s grace and his law can peacefully co-exist. Don’t miss this insightful edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
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As followers of Christ, we're already on God's team. But would you be ready if suddenly he calls you into the game? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at the life of one elderly small-town priest who was reluctantly swept into God's big league plans! An encouraging study on "Zechariah: God's Doubting Senior."
November 16, 2017
In sports, winning teams are made up of the best athletes. But when God assembles a team, he selects men and women who seem way out of their league! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at how God chose a senior citizen, with a crisis of faith, to accomplish His remarkable plan.
November 15, 2017
Do you know the testable facts undergirding your faith? The unique claims the Bible makes about Jesus are worthy of serious investigation. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes an up-close-and-personal look at the meticulous historian and gospel writer who carefully recorded his findings. We're learning about "Luke: God's Diligent Student."
November 14, 2017
Virgin birth… walking on water… rising from the dead. Are the gospel accounts more fiction than fact? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez studies a brilliant historian chosen by God to give authentic and compelling evidence for the life of Christ. Hear the backstory of real, ordinary people God leads into extraordinary circumstances.
November 13, 2017
English Standard… Revised Standard… Holman Christian Standard. When it comes to picking out a good Bible, it seems there's nothing "standard" about them at all! Can they all be correct? Which one is right for you? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez sifts through the differences between popular modern translations in a practical edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
November 10, 2017
Two-thousand years ago, the Son of God took the world's stage. Surrounding Jesus was a cast of characters, each chosen by God to play an important part in the greatest story ever told. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez kicks off an exciting new verse-by-verse study in the book of Luke. He begins with a message on "Luke: God’s Diligent Student."
November 9, 2017
A shiny tricycle is cause for any kid to celebrate. Imagine their delight—until their buddy whizzes past them on a brand-new bicycle! Just when we should be thankful for what we have, we're suddenly wanting more! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the vexing question: "Why aren't we content with what we have?"
November 8, 2017
Dilated pupils, erratic behavior and telltale needle marks—the signs of drug addiction aren’t difficult to spot. But today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez describes another habit that's harder to see, and equally damaging. Do you know the signs of "wealth addiction?" Study the symptoms, then learn how to escape the dangers of worldly wealth.
November 7, 2017
Shipwreck survivors say the biggest challenge being adrift is overcoming thirst! Seawater looks refreshingly cool, but drinking it won’t satisfy you, and would actually leave you thirsting for more! It’s a lot like having riches. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez turns to Ecclesiastes for the secret to "Finding Peace in the Storm of Materialism."
November 6, 2017
If you’re in sales, you understand the drive to "close the deal," and meet your quotas. Salespeople are under great pressure to perform! But that's not the case when we tell others about God! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez gives us good news about the Good News! It's another episode of "Ask Pastor Mike!"
November 3, 2017
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