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God Named His Christ

December 23, 2022
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Throughout the Bible there are many names given to Jesus for us to choose from and in this message, Pastor Mike Fabarez focuses our attention on a few of the names God gave to His Christ. We’ll learn what makes them especially significant and important.

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One of the threads in the Christmas Story is just how unexpected God really is. Despite having scholars studying prophecies and searching for signs of the Messiah, nearly everyone missed it when He arrived! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our own expectations of God in this message.
December 22, 2022
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Hundreds of years before the first Christmas, Micah prophesied that the Savior would be born in Bethlehem. God could have had Jesus born anywhere, so why Bethlehem? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers this question and explains why Bethlehem seemed like such a weird choice to people at the time.
December 21, 2022
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Quick question: what does the book of Esther have to do with Christmas? Pastor Mike Fabarez points to the Old Testament story of Esther to help us better understand how to incorporate secular celebrations into our sacred observances, and why it’s okay to do so.
December 20, 2022
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We’re just a few days out from Christmas, and even if you’re a bit of a grinch during the holidays, it’s difficult to escape the festivities altogether. Pastor Mike Fabarez joins in the celebrating with a Christmas message all about celebrations!
December 19, 2022
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Do you know what it means to wish someone a “Happy Hanukkah?” Is it just a holiday for Jewish people, or can Christians celebrate it, too? Before you answer that question, hear an enlightening message about the “festival of Lights.” It’s a thought-provoking Hanukkah edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
December 16, 2022
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It’s easy to trust God when we don’t know what to do, but how about when we feel confident? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that in order to be healthy, effective, fruitful people in our communities, we need to continually check in with God.
December 15, 2022
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There are many misconceptions when it comes to the phrase “childlike faith,” and Pastor Mike Fabarez is setting the record straight. In Matthew 18:3 Jesus said, “Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” But what did Jesus mean exactly, and how should we understand His words?
December 14, 2022
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There’s a phrase people use when they see someone being courageous or unique. They’re living their best life. But how do we ensure we’re living our best life? Pastor Mike Fabarez says the secret is by serving the Body of Christ with the goal of making each person better.
December 13, 2022
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It’s no secret that the cost of living has increased significantly over the past year. But in times of economic downturn, it’s still possible to make wise investments. So, what does this have to do with the Bible? Pastor Mike Fabarez is helps us understand how to live a profitable life by God’s standards. God has invested heavily in us and it should be our goal to give Him good returns!
December 12, 2022
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When days grow shorter and nights grow longer, it’s fun to see festive, twinkling lights dotting the landscape at Christmas. But have you ever wondered how we adopted this tradition? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses the connection between Christmas lights, Jesus and biblical prophecy.
December 9, 2022
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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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