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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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What About Traditions?

September 23, 2022
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Everyone loves the comfort of familiar things and being comfortable in general. But when does “staying in our comfort zone” keep us from growing or impede progress? Pastor Mike Fabarez fields a question about “church traditions” and dissects the problem of being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant!

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There’s a military adage that’s applied to everything from sports and law to business and board games. It goes, “the best defense is a good offense.” Pastor Mike Fabarez uses this principle to describe the Christian life as well. If you want to do great things for God, it starts by having a good defense. But in order to really make a difference, you’ve got to live like you have nothing to fear, because you don’t! God is with you. 
September 22, 2022
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When you’re faced with a big decision, how do you determine what the right choice is? And when you’re seeking God’s will, how can you be sure you’re hearing His voice above your own thoughts and feelings? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes us to a time in Israel’s history when King Saul was at the crux of a decision in battle. We’ll discover what happens when you fail a divine pop-quiz.
September 21, 2022
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Have you ever been tested by God? While not every challenge is a test, and sometimes bad things just happen, God still tests us today just as He tested His followers in the Old Testament! Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us discern whether or not we’re in a divine test.
September 20, 2022
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God has a plan for each of us, but discovering that plan can be challenging. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues our study of 1 Samuel, just as the Israelites are demanding a King. Was this God’s will for them? No, but He gave them one anyway. Let’s find out why.
September 19, 2022
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Whether it’s muddling through video conference meetings, pressing deadlines, long hours, or a difficult boss, work can sometimes feel more like a curse than a blessing. How’s your job going? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses God’s view of work, retirement, and rest.
September 16, 2022
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We make decisions every day, but some decisions are harder than others. And when we’re unsure of God’s will, it can make the process of decision-making difficult, if not impossible! Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us discover God’s will in this message.
September 15, 2022
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When you know you’ve sinned (and you know God knows you’ve sinned), what do you do next? Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches us how we can make restitution: by accepting God’s loving discipline and taking steps to become right with Him again.
September 14, 2022
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Have you ever wondered if God is disciplining you for sin in your life? Many times, hardship is not direct punishment from God, but sometimes He uses pain to get our attention! Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a message from First Samuel about what we can learn from the Israelite’s suffering.
September 13, 2022
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As children, we learn when you do something wrong, there are consequences, and yet, we never seem to grow out of sinning. Why is that? Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us learn from the Israelites in 1 Samuel how we should, and shouldn’t, respond to divine discipline.
September 12, 2022
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Maybe you’ve heard people say, “That’s your truth, this is my truth.” Or perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “I’m speaking my truth.” But is there such a thing as THE truth? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the question, “Is anything absolutely true in a relative world?”
September 9, 2022
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Feeling Disconnected?
Are you yearning for deeper, more meaningful friendships? More than 60% of Americans report feeling lonely and disconnected, and young adults are experiencing unprecedented levels of isolation. This is a practical, biblically rooted guide to fostering meaningful relationships and spiritual growth within your church community, and it couldn’t have come at a more critical time. Be sure to request the book Keeping the Church Small by Pastor Mike Fabarez and staff with your generous donation this month.
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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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Focal Point
P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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1-888-320-5885