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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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September 16, 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.

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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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Let’s face it, we’ve all got a lot going on. And yet God has called us to be salt and light in the world. Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at the difference between phoning evangelism in and actually making a difference in the world.
September 8, 2022
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We all know we’re called to be salt and light in the world, but what does that mean in a practical sense? Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a study in contrasts between two Old Testament characters Hannah and the prophet Eli.
September 7, 2022
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When pain makes sense, it’s somehow easier to bear. But when there’s no explanation, that can be a lot more challenging! Mike Fabarez is helping us reframe the role pain plays in our lives, and reminding us that God works all things together for good.
September 6, 2022
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When we’re going through a difficult situation, sometimes the last thing we want to hear is an encouraging Bible verse! But those are the times we especially need God’s truth! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that God can and will work all things together for good.
September 5, 2022
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As believers, we find great comfort knowing God is in charge of everything. But if God already knows who will be saved, why should we bother evangelizing? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, we’re talking about God’s sovereignty and how it connects to sharing our faith.
September 2, 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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Mailing Address
Focal Point
P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
Telephone
1-888-320-5885