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Knowing How the Scriptures Use Us – Part C

January 30, 2024
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Benjamin Franklin mused that “time lost is never found again.” So how are you using your time? Are you investing in intentional and thoughtful Bible study or are you squandering your time on short-lived, personal entertainment? Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages you to take the time to read doctrinally-sound Christian books to boost your Bible knowledge!

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How well do you know the Bible? Just enough to get by, or are you plumbing the depths of Scriptures? Pastor Mike Fabarez highlights the excellent example of Philip, who was not a preacher but was still called on to answers questions about Scripture.
January 29, 2024
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After years of praying and anticipating a family, many couples struggle through the heartache of an empty home. So what encouragement does the Bible offer for those without children? Pastor Mike Fabarez conducts a sensitive conversation about the topic of infertility on a special edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
January 26, 2024
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While more people identify as atheist or agnostic, many still struggle with questions about their purpose and existence. Do your friends and coworkers know you’re available to answer their questions about God? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how you can engage people in conversations about Christ and why you need to see yourself as a “Bible Guide.”
January 25, 2024
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God has given us unique opportunities to share the gospel, but we miss these divine appointments when we are unwilling to engage people in conversations about Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to stop making excuses and start sharing the gospel.
January 24, 2024
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If you prefer to have your day all mapped out, then God’s divine appointments may feel like interruptions or even inconvenient detours. But God may be intentionally sending you in a direction that wasn’t on your schedule. Are you willing to go along? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to expect to be redirected!
January 23, 2024
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Benjamin Franklin wisely remarked: “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” Without clear goals, not much gets done! Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the account of Philip’s divine encounter with an Ethiopian eunuch and reveals God’s plan for us.
January 22, 2024
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When “two become one,” it can be a challenging process of merging personal desires, especially when there’s a split opinion! When you want one thing, but your spouse wants another, how do you come up with a peaceful solution? Hear practical tips from Pastor Mike and Carlynn Fabarez about Resolving Conflict in Marriage.
January 19, 2024
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Confrontation isn’t comfortable and sometimes it doesn’t feel like the “Christian” thing to do. But in Acts 8:20, Peter confronts Simon the Magician for his “wickedness,” and he doesn’t shy away from calling Simon to repent! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can deal confidently and effectivity with sin to bring about real repentance.
January 18, 2024
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There’s a campaign slogan in crime prevention that goes like this: “See something, say something.” It means, you shouldn’t sit quietly by while red flags are flying and hope for the best. But too often Christians see the signs of sin and simply look the other way. Pastor Mike Fabarez says our response to sin should be a clear rebuke!
January 17, 2024
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Remember driver’s training when the instructor taught you “defensive driving?” The idea was that you should expect other cars to cut you off, stop short, and that there would be bumps along the way! Your job was to anticipate these challenges and get safely to your destination. Your instructor, Pastor Mike Fabarez, urges you to fully expect ongoing temptations on the road of life!
January 16, 2024
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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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