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Avoiding the Trap of Religious Experientialism -Part A

December 16, 2021
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It's easy to reduce the idea of worship into a feeling or emotion, and yet the act of worship is so much deeper! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to think about our worship as an act of reverence, rather than something we simply experience.

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When life gets challenging, it can be easy to lose our connection with God. We intend to spend more time in prayer, but we get busy. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us of just how easy it is to slide into a "box checking" Christianity, and lose sight of all Christ has done on our behalf.
December 15, 2021
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We're quickly approaching Christmas and many if not all of us are finding ourselves steeped in nostalgia and traditions, whether we like it or not! Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at the contrast between practicing religious traditionalism, and having a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn why traditions are not the same as God's rules!
December 14, 2021
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One of the most common traits in today's society is apathy. And the older we get, the less motivation we seem to have for, well, anything! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us if we're not vigilant, it's that much easier for us to become susceptible to deception.
December 13, 2021
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Are ya done with the commercialization of Christmas? Maybe you’re simplifying or even skipping the usual gift exchange. But what if the Bible actually presents a reason for pulling out all the stops? Mike Fabarez presents a counter-cultural case for celebrating the birth of Christ with generous abandon!
December 10, 2021
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How equipped do you feel to have a theological debate? We set ourselves up to fail in defending against religious lies if we're not diligent students of the Bible! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us the best defense against false information is a strong, vibrant and consistent offense!
December 9, 2021
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Do you think of prayer as a ministry? One of the most effective things you can do for another person is pray for them. And yet because it's so simple, sometimes it's hard to believe prayer can make any difference! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to expand our ministry by opening our hearts to more people.
December 8, 2021
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When was the last time you made a new friend? As we get older, it can be easy to allow our circle of connections to become stagnant or even shrink! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to take a close look at how many people we have in our heart and extend that number.
December 7, 2021
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Have you ever considered what it would take to expand your personal ministry? Pastor Mike Fabarez says God is ready to use ordinary people just like us to do extraordinary things, when we're ready to trust in Him instead of ourselves.
December 6, 2021
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Hanging stockings, stringing lights, and decking the hall—Christmas is jam-packed with so many traditions. But, where did these traditions come from? Are we really celebrating Jesus’s birth, or are we perpetuating pagan rituals? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles these fascinating questions from a listener like you.
December 3, 2021
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In our day, there’s a lot of talk about the importance of confidence. But Pastor Mike Fabarez warns that confidence, when placed in ourselves rather than God, can be destructive. But when we look to God for strength, we can accomplish things beyond our natural abilities!
December 2, 2021
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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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