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What If Your Trials Serve a Greater Purpose?

April 1, 2025
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Pain has a way of making our world very small. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals four practical steps for seeing beyond our circumstances. Using a powerful moment from Acts 21, he’ll help us discover God’s larger purpose in our trials.

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When facing pain, our natural response is to protect ourselves. Pastor Mike Fabarez examines Paul’s unexpected choice in Acts 21. Though badly beaten, Paul asked to speak to the crowd that had just attacked him. Through this powerful example, we’ll discover how God can use our hardest moments for His purposes.
March 31, 2025
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Someone once said “All parts of the human body get tired eventually–except the tongue.” The Bible says something similar, that the tongue is “a restless evil, full of deadly poison.” On this episode of FOCAL POINT, Bible teacher Mike Fabarez takes us to the wisdom of the Proverbs to help us watch what we say!
March 28, 2025
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Being a Christian means having powerful enemies—not just human opposition, but spiritual forces that stand against God’s truth. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals what scripture says about this unseen battle, teaching us how to stand firm when both seen and unseen forces align against our faith.
March 27, 2025
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“Good” and “bad” aren’t what they used to be. In fact, much of what God calls good, our culture now labels dangerous or harmful. Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this growing divide between biblical values and societal trends. It’s a critical lesson on staying faithful when faith becomes increasingly countercultural.
March 26, 2025
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Life’s path isn’t always clear, and God’s plans don’t always match our expectations. Pastor Mike Fabarez examines how the Apostle Paul faced mounting threats with unwavering faith. We’ll discover timeless principles for following God’s leading, even when the road ahead looks uncertain.
March 25, 2025
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No one likes conflict—especially in the church. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals timeless wisdom about handling disagreements God’s way. As we study Acts 21 together, we’ll learn when to stand firm and when to flex for the sake of unity.
March 24, 2025
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Maybe you prayed the sinner’s prayer in Sunday school. Or perhaps you were baptized as a child. But does that mean your salvation is secure? Is it possible to lose God’s love and forgiveness? Mike Fabarez answers some weighty questions about perseverance, salvation and eternal security.
March 21, 2025
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What turns mere differences into bitter divisions? Pastor Mike Fabarez diagnoses the heart issues that poison church unity. Through Paul’s encounters in Jerusalem, we’ll discover how personal preferences morph into false doctrines, and envy masquerades as righteous concern.
March 20, 2025
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Truth can get twisted, even among God’s people. When Paul returned to Jerusalem, he found himself facing suspicion from fellow believers who misunderstood his ministry. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals Paul’s surprising response to being misjudged, uncovering biblical wisdom for maintaining unity without compromising truth.
March 19, 2025
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Staying in God’s lane isn’t always comfortable. Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts our tendency to swerve toward easier paths. When green pastures seem far off, discover what it means to faithfully navigate life’s difficult terrain.
March 18, 2025
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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Focal Point
P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
Telephone
1-888-320-5885