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How Can We Stay Faithful When Life Gets Tough?

March 18, 2025
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Staying in God’s lane isn’t always comfortable. Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts our tendency to swerve toward easier paths. When green pastures seem far off, discover what it means to faithfully navigate life’s difficult terrain.

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Good intentions don’t always align with God’s direction. Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the clash between protective advice and divine calling. Even those who love us most can misread God’s challenging path.
March 17, 2025
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When someone has hurt you deeply, it takes time to heal from the wounds. And it’s especially challenging when there’s little remorse! Pastor Mike Fabarez answers a listener’s question about undeserved forgiveness and discusses how to handle offenses in light of the cross.
March 14, 2025
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Maybe you’ve lost your job, received difficult news, or watched a relationship crumble. Pastor Mike Fabarez offers solid ground in shaky times—reminding you that God’s purposes extend beyond the lives of “spiritual giants” to include your situation today. It’s a powerful reminder of our Father’s perfect plan.
March 13, 2025
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Saying goodbye to close friends isn’t supposed to be easy. Pastor Mike Fabarez unpacks a touching farewell scene from the early church that reveals what genuine Christian fellowship looks like. We’ll witness a stirring portrait of believers who weren’t just acquaintances, but members of the same family. Don’t miss the final part of Mike’s series Learning to Lead!
March 12, 2025
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Your church isn’t just a building full of people with similar beliefs. It’s meant to be as closely connected as your own body! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why even the smallest part matters immensely to the whole. We’re taking a look at God’s perfect design for his church––where duty meets devotion and every member counts.
March 11, 2025
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Money isn’t evil, but wanting to be rich can lead us down dangerous paths. Pastor Mike Fabarez uncovers the subtle traps of pursuing wealth above godliness. Through powerful warnings from Acts 20, we’ll discover God’s design for handling resources and opportunities. Get a fresh perspective on prosperity and contentment!
March 10, 2025
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Many celebrities maintain the illusion of eternal youth through diet, exercise, and maybe a nip-and-tuck here and there. Plastic surgery used to be performed mainly on accident victims or for life-threatening health conditions, but is it right to go under the knife for purely cosmetic reasons? Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a biblical response.
March 7, 2025
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Some view work as merely a means to retirement. But Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals God’s higher purpose for our daily labor, showing how even routine tasks can reflect divine character. Rediscover the dignity and eternal value of godly work.
March 6, 2025
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It’s easy to serve with pure motives when everything’s going well. But what about when ministry gets hard? Pastor Mike Fabarez opens God’s word for an honest look at our hidden motivations and the importance of maintaining integrity in spiritual leadership.
March 5, 2025
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What’s the secret to staying faithful in ministry? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals four essential keys to maintaining spiritual integrity. Through Paul’s heartfelt counsel to the Ephesian church, we’ll uncover timeless principles for serving Christ with pure motives in this challenging message about uncompromised faith.
March 4, 2025
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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.

Contact Focal Point with Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mailing Address
Focal Point
P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
Telephone
1-888-320-5885