The Focus Point Podcast

We are beginning our series in the book of Philippians called “I’ve Got The Joy”. In this episode, we are going to look at the backstory of the church in Phillipi. The people it was started with and the unique way the church was started. So, let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Philippians 1:1-2 and Acts 16:11-40

This a question that I am sure you have heard before. You might have said it yourself or you might have heard it from someone else. We have all been in a place where we have asked God this question. In this special episode, we are going to look at a story in the Bible where two sisters asked this question - directly to Jesus - and how Jesus responds is pretty shocking! BIBLE PASSAGE USED IN THIS E...

In the final episode of the “In The End” series, we are going to be looking at the main leader of the Tribulation period. We will also be talking about the mark of the beast and what that means for the world. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 John 2:18 Revelation 13 Revelation 14:9-11 Revelation 15:2 Revelation 16:2 Revelation 19:20 Revelation 20:4 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Matthew 24:15

In this episode, we are going to look at a very real event that will happen "soon" as stated in the Bible. We are going to look at the different events and things that will happen during the Tribulation. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Revelation 1 Revelation 6-19 Daniel 9:24-27 Mark 13:19-20 WEBSITE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bible.org/illustration/events-tribulation-period

In this episode of the “In The End” series, we are going to look at two very similar yet different events. The Bible is clear that the Rapture and the Second Coming both take place, however, they each have a purpose. Let’s dive into the Bible and see what these two events are all about! BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:9 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Revelation 3:10 Genes...

As we continue on in this series, we are going to be looking at 2 very real and eternal places - Heaven and Hell. The Bible is clear that both of these places are very real. In this episode, we are going to see how the Bible describes both of them. Bible passages referenced in this episode: HELL Revelation 20:10, 14-15 and Revelation 21:8 Matthew 25:41, 22:13, 8:12, 3:12, 5:29-30 Mark 9:43-49 Luke...

This has been a topic of discussion for many many years. However, over the last year, it seems to be at a higher level. In this episode, we are going to look at the words of Jesus to answer this question that is on the minds of many people - even the minds of the people back in the time of Jesus. Bible passages used in this episode: Matthew 24:3-14

This has been an annual tradition for us. Every year I pick a word that I focus on for the coming new year. In this episode, I am going to share that word with you, why I chose the word, and share with you some of my words from past years. I am also going to share with you some of the things coming in 2024 on the podcast.

In this episode, we are going to see how the Christmas story provided some joy, not only for Linus, but for the entire Peanuts gang. We are also going to see how JOY ties back into all of the other themes of Advent we have looked at in this series because the birth of Jesus brought joy, peace, hope, and love to the world. (This episode references the 1965 TV film A Charlie Brown Christmas.)

In this episode, we are going to be looking at a character named Billy from The Polar Express. The Bible story we are going to be look at isn’t usually used during the Christmas season. But God has something to show us through both of these stories because the truth of Jesus provides real peace. (This episode references the 2004 film The Polar Express.)

In this episode, the character that we are going to look at is similar to the one from last week. However, their stories go different ways, but they end in similar fashion. We are going to see how it doesn’t matter how far somebody gets away from God - there is still hope for everyone. (This episode references multiple versions of film adaptations of Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol.”)

This is one of my favorite series! I believe that God can use anything to speak to us. God can use books, people, music, billboards, THE BIBLE, and movies. In this episode, we are going to look at a familiar character - The Grinch. We are going to see how a little bit of love goes a long way and turns the Grinch’s heart around. We are also going to see the greatest act of God’s love and how it cha...

In this episode we are going to be looking at the second half of Psalm 23. We are going to see that because we have a Good Shepherd our cup is full and running over!

Psalm 23 is one of the most well know passages of Scripture. In this little mini-series of episodes, we are going to look at this passage. In this episode, we will be looking at how the Shepherd provides us with the things we need - not necessarily the things we want. However, in the first 3 verses of Psalm 23, we see some specific things that the Shepherd provides and that He is also preparing us...

In this episode, we are going to look back at the entire Journey to the Promised Land series and the overall theme that we built over the course of the series. We will also be taking a look at Isaiah 43 and see what we can learn from Israel in that moment of their life. This is our combined theme for the last few series: God always keeps his promises, but we must remain faithful to him even when t...

In this episode, we are going to look at some final things from the book of Joshua. We will be looking at Joshua’s final speech in Joshua 23 and we will see what God has for us.

Nothing like getting a reward after a lot of hard work… it is also really good to get a chance to rest after a lot of hard work. Let’s see how the Israelites finally get that chance.

In this episode, we are going to see 3 things. How God does something for Joshua that has never been done again. How God fights for us and with us. And finally how God is what we can’t be and how God can do what we can’t do!

God doesn’t only tell us how to do battle… He goes to battle with us! Over the last few weeks as we have been in this Strong series, we have seen how God has gone to battle with the Israelite people and that other nations have taken note that God is fighting with Israel. But God also tells us how to do battle. We have a battle guide called the Bible and when we get into the Bible we can find all s...

As we continue on through the book of Joshua, we are going to come to a familiar topic. We are going to see God give some clear instructions and a choice that is made by a man named Achan that his choice hurt more than just him. Choices are sacred. Choices have consequences - both good and bad. Let’s look at the story together.

You never know what is around the corner. The next step you take could be a step that leads you to completing a goal or accomplishing a dream! In today’s episode, we will take a deeper look into how the steps we take matter, as we look at the story of Jericho.

Do you have a whisper spot? If you have no idea what a whisper spot is… that’s ok! In this episode, we are going to see how Joshua hears from God and how we can as well. We just need to find a whisper spot.

We all have steps to take. The steps we take either take us toward our dreams and goals or away from our dreams and goals - or promised lands if you will. Also the steps we take either take us toward or away from God. In this episode, we are going to look at steps that the Israelites took in order to reach their goal - or Promised Land. We are also going to look back at the steps other people have...

God gives us reminders of how He helps us and His goodness to us. They are everywhere if we just look for them. In this episode, we are going to see the reminders that God gave Israel so they could remember how God came through for them and helped them.

In this episode, we are going to see how with God on our side we can be FEARLESS because God fights for us!