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Submitting to His Sovereign Authority – Part C

June 25, 2020

In our fiercely independent society, we tend to buck against authority. We want to be in charge of our own lives. But as Christians, we’re called to total submission to the King of the universe! On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll learn about submitting to the sovereign authority of King Jesus.

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Perhaps you’ve heard the famous poem that ends, “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” That phrase perfectly captures the attitude of so many Americans who want to be the king or queen of their own life. But on this edition of Focal Point, we’ll learn the benefits of surrendering the throne to the One True King.
June 24, 2020
You’ve heard the saying, “A man’s home is his castle.” We all like to think we’re the kings and queens of our own domain. But Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that there’s only one King, and he doesn’t share his glory with others!
June 23, 2020
Every family has values and priorities that shape their decisions and guide their interactions with others. And the same is true of the family of God! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that as Christians, we’re children of God. And he urges us to adopt our Father’s regal priorities.
June 22, 2020
Cultural critics have warned that modern-day technology will actually reshape the way we think. The problem is that our “smart” devices don’t require us to think much at all! Are we limiting our capacity for critical thinking? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike our “instant sound-bite” generation is being put on alert.
June 19, 2020
Imagine growing up in the royal family of England. As a representative of your family, you know that people will judge your parents based on your behavior. Pastor Mike Fabarez uses this example to talk about our own responsibilities as sons and daughters of the King of the universe.
June 18, 2020
It’s easy to say the words, “I am a Christian.” It’s much harder to live that out in your day to day life! So, what does it look like to be a follower of Christ? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that it might mean some radical changes to your priorities!
June 17, 2020
Have you ever been watching the news and you found yourself deeply moved by someone else’s sorrow? This kind of empathy is important. Pastor Mike Fabarez is talking about feeling sorrow for the lost and letting those emotions spur us to share the gospel!
June 16, 2020
“Think positive.” That’s a common piece of advice you’ll hear from self-help gurus. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that, if we only ever dwell on happy thoughts, it’ll actually make us less effective as witnesses for Christ. So, does that mean we should always be down in the dumps? Not exactly.
June 15, 2020
We have an enemy who wants to take us down! But how far can he go, and can he really defeat us? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, we’re shedding light on what Satan can and cannot do. Keep him from sabotaging your life with a glimpse into the dark side.
June 12, 2020
When you think of adjectives to describe a true believer in Christ, what comes to mind? Joyful? Loving? Peaceful? Of course, those are all accurate. But Pastor Mike Fabarez draws our attention to another adjective that we don’t often focus on. We’re learning that true Christians are also sorrowful.
June 11, 2020
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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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Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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