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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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Imperfect Previews – Part C

June 18, 2024
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We live in a broken world filled with temporary victories and fleeting pleasures. But as ambassadors for Christ, we've been given the solution this fallen world desperately needs—the promise of ultimate victory and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that every earthly win is just a glimpse of the ultimate victory through Christ's reign.

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In our success-driven culture, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But Pastor Mike Fabarez delivers a timely wake-up call, encouraging us to view life's accomplishments as nothing more than Imperfect Previews of the permanent victories found in Christ.
June 17, 2024
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We’re a transient society. People are constantly changing jobs, changing homes, and even changing names and identities. But is there any benefit to keeping things the same? Join Pastor Mike Fabarez for a one-on-one discussion about the perks and pitfalls of church hopping, and how to combat Christian consumerism.
June 14, 2024
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Life is filled with little victories and temporary solutions, but through it all, there’s only one triumph that really matters—and that’s being Useful to the Lord. Pastor Mike Fabarez brings our attention to the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits, helping us realize the higher calling God has for our lives.
June 13, 2024
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While the world gropes in hopelessness and guilt, Christ-followers carry the incredible truth that sins can be fully forgiven through faith in Jesus. Pastor Mike Fabarez awakens us to the urgency of our calling to share the life-saving truth of the gospel.
June 12, 2024
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We live in a broken world, and our souls know something is desperately wrong, with us and with society. Yet as ambassadors for Christ, we’ve been given the solution that this fallen world so desperately needs. Pastor Mike Fabarez shows how the gospel speaks directly to humanity’s desire for redemption, and how we can be better ambassadors for Jesus Christ.
June 11, 2024
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Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches that all Christians must think like missionaries sent by God and recognize their role as ambassadors for Christ. We’re not here to live for our own temporary reasons—we’re here to represent God’s kingdom and serve His eternal agenda.
June 10, 2024
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You hear it in the news, on late shows, and even in the office—foul language grabs our attention. And yet at the same time, it seems to be growing more common and less taboo in modern culture. But should it also be coming from the pulpit? On this episode of Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the use and abuse of profanity.
June 7, 2024
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We know from scripture that God often calls the least qualified to accomplish his greatest feats. And that’s easy to read about, but what if God is calling you to do something you don’t feel quite ready for? Will you step out in faith—or sit back with fear? Pastor Mike Fabarez emphasizes the importance of obeying Divine Authority.
June 6, 2024
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If you’re a follower of Jesus Christ, you’ve been set apart from the world to do great things for the glory of God. But if we really want to be utilized for his divine purposes, we have to make sure we’re aligned under his authority. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a pivotal lesson about following Divine Authority.
June 5, 2024
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It’s one thing to have a parent or a counselor speak into your life, but when you receive a clear calling from God—that’s divine authority you can’t ignore. On this episode of FOCAL POINT, Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a lesson on why the voice of God must always be our top authority.
June 4, 2024
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It's Not Easy to Say YES to This One Thing?
Most of us want to be useful to the Lord, but we feel intimidated, inadequate or unprepared for what He may call me to do. Learn how to fight your fear and gain the courage you need to care less about our earthly fears and more about pleasing our heavenly Father. Be sure to request the book Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear by Wayne Mack with your generous donation this month.
Request Yours More resources

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
 
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1-888-320-5885