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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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Then Why Is It Taking So Long? – Part A

July 18, 2022
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Do you live like Jesus could return today? When it comes to waiting for the return of Christ, it’s easy to feel impatient. But Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that with God, time is not an issue and He’s right on schedule.

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Throughout history, Jewish people have been known as “God’s Chosen People.” So does that mean God has a special plan for them? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what the Bible says about Israel in the last days. 
July 15, 2022
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Centuries ago, the Apostle Peter predicted that people would attack our hope in Christ’s return. Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches us that Jesus’ promise to return gives us the confidence to overcome every challenge life presents and encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith.
July 14, 2022
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As Christians, we can rely on the never-changing promises of God to remain our anchor, no matter the storm we’re facing. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that even when people scoff at the idea of our Savior returning to earth, the Bible gives us endless hope and eternal purpose.
July 13, 2022
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You know the aphorism, “Garbage in, garbage out?” While this is a saying often used in computer science, it’s also true for Christians. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us what we focus on is what we think about.
July 12, 2022
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One of the best ways to fix our minds on Christ is through memorizing scripture. But without a regular Bible-reading practice, this can be difficult! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that the Bible is our ultimate source for wisdom, strength and encouragement!
July 11, 2022
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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 discussion about the perks and pitfalls of church hopping.
July 8, 2022
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Do you ever find yourself experiencing “FOMO”? The fear of missing out can be a powerful persuader. But Pastor Mike Fabarez urges us to look past the actions of those who don’t know Christ, reminding us that we have escaped the corruption of the world.
July 7, 2022
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As Christians, we know we’re not entitled to lives without conflict or pain, so why do so many leave the faith when the going gets tough? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us how easy it is to put on the appearance of being a Christian without actually committing our lives to Christ!
July 6, 2022
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There’s a lot of advice out there for managing your reputation. And if we’re not careful, we’ll start to believe that what people think about us is more important than who we really are! Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching from 2 Peter where we’re reminded that “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.”
July 5, 2022
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Would you say you have a good reputation? And does it matter to God? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that even though we know better, it’s easy to focus more on outward appearances than what’s in our hearts.
July 4, 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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