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Pondering the Wonderful Inequity in Your Relationship with God – A Day

January 2, 2023
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When we’ve achieved a milestone, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to give credit to those who helped us get to that point. But Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that not one single achievement is possible without God.

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“The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul.” The writer of this passage—inspired by the Holy Spirit—treasured the words of God more than gold! Do we? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to begin each day partaking of this empowering treasure. Start 2023 strong as we dive into His Word together!
December 30, 2022
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Have you ever been accused of being a “Jesus Freak”? The term was originally intended to be offensive, a label people put on passionate believers who weren’t ashamed of their faith. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to embrace this term and live with the goal of pleasing God, not man.
December 29, 2022
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Have you ever played the game “Would You Rather”? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us this question: Would you rather be popular, or would you rather be right? Learn the answer straight from Scripture when you listen!
December 28, 2022
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In John chapter 10, Jesus says, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” But how do we find this abundant life? Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us better understand what it means to live according to God’s will.
December 27, 2022
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We live in a world that prioritizes the pursuit of happiness above everything else. Pastor Mike Fabarez is reminding us that true, lasting happiness only comes from pursuing a relationship with God. It’s not the same happiness the world promotes—it’s so much better than that!
December 26, 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.
December 23, 2022
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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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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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P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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