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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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Suffering & Solidarity – Part A

May 16, 2024
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The temperature is being turned up against Christians in our culture. Can you feel it? Are you ready to handle the rough realities of living out your faith in a hostile society? Pastor Mike Fabarez sheds light on why the world hates Christ followers and how we can stand united and strong in troubling times.

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Are you enjoying the assurance that comes from being a part of God's family? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains what that assurance should look like and reminds us how to take care of each other through practical and sacrificial love for one another.
May 15, 2024
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It’s easy to say, “I love my church.” But it’s harder to step up and sacrificially serve our brothers and sisters in the middle of challenging times––that takes supernatural help! Pastor and Bible teacher, Mike Fabarez continues a practical message about how to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
May 14, 2024
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Love is way more than warm, fuzzy feelings! But what does it truly mean to love another person? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that biblical love works to meets other people’s needs, even if it costs us our own comfort and well-being.
May 13, 2024
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Cultural critics have warned that modern-day technology will actually reshape the way we think. The problem is our “smart” devices don’t require us to think much at all! Are we limiting our capacity for critical thinking? Pastor and Bible teacher Mike Fabarez puts our “instant soundbite” generation on alert. We’re talking about the benefits of reading books.
May 10, 2024
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In the book of Acts, we read about the remarkable expansion of the church as the first Christians shared the gospel and many people joined the movement. Along with this incredible growth came conflicts that challenged the unity of the church. Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages all Christians to stay unified by remaining wholeheartedly faithful to Christ.
May 9, 2024
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Ever signed up for a gym membership, but after a while you stopped showing up for the workouts? If so, you probably didn’t meet your fitness goals! Pastor Mike Fabarez says that in the same way, Christians who don’t get serious about following Christ’s instructions should not expect to thrive.
May 8, 2024
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Like it or not, we can’t stay inside the church behind closed doors, just hoping people will stop by and check us out. It’s our job to go and invite people to come join us! Mike Fabarez encourages Christians to invite anyone and everyone to come and hear the gospel.
May 7, 2024
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We all experience relational conflicts—even in the church. What should set church conflict apart is not the lack of disagreements, but how we resolve those problems. Pastor Mike Fabarez describes how to resolve conflict biblically. It begins by being willing to listen and be persuaded by Christ-honoring reason.
May 6, 2024
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As Christians, we have an enemy who wants to take us down! But how far can he go, and can he really defeat us? Pastor and Bible teacher Mike Fabarez sheds light on what Satan can and cannot do. Keep him from sabotaging your life with a glimpse into the dark side on this edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
May 3, 2024
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Pastor Mike Fabarez examines one of the first conflicts that challenged the unity of the early Church––the inclusion of gentiles. While that may not be the problem facing your congregation, there are plenty of practical lessons for handling other issues causing division in the body of Christ. Pastor Mike is helping us learn how to resolve conflicts biblically!
May 2, 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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P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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