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Pastor Mike Fabarez

Abraham, A Fascinating Template of Promises and Faith, Part 2

January 8, 2015
Have you ever lost patience with God?  Maybe there’s a prayer you’ve been waiting for God to answer.  Or a promise from God that remains unfulfilled.  The real question is, can God be trusted to keep His word?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says the answer can be found in the example of Abraham.  Because the God who was faithful then, is the same God who’s just as faithful now.
References: Hebrews 6:13-15

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Does God ever break a promise?  While the right answer is “no”, there can be moments when we feel differently!  When dealing with unanswered prayers or unfulfilled needs, we wonder, “does God truly do what He says?”  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues our mini-series in Hebrews called When God Makes a Promise.  And together, we’ll look at the guarantees God made with Abraham.
January 7, 2015
It’s been said that “the only sure things in life are death and taxes.”  While that may be an exaggeration, it’s safe to say there aren’t many guarantees in life.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says that in a world of uncertainties, there’s one thing we can rely on.  And that’s the word of God.  If God says it … count on it!  So what are some of those promises?
January 6, 2015
Ask a random person in a coffee shop, “Are you going to heaven someday?” and you might hear, “Maybe … I think so … I hope so.”  Those answers reflect an uncertainty about God, and people’s relationship to Him.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says we don’t have to live in constant state of uncertainty.  And the reason we can experience confidence in a heavenly future is because God always keep His promises!
January 5, 2015
On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring a question sent in by a listener.
January 2, 2015
You know, there aren’t many guarantees we can count on in the world.  Resolutions are easily forgotten and promises quickly broken.  In an uncertain world, where can we place our trust?  Last time in our Hebrew series, Mike Fabarez gave us a crash course in the sure foundations of our faith.  As we resume the series today, we’ll take a closer look at the promises of God … to test their dependability.
January 1, 2015
Most of us wouldn’t have any problem finding areas of dissatisfaction in our lives.  It’s finding contentment in who we are, in where we are, or with what we have that is difficult!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers a biblical remedy for the pangs of disappointment.  In those moments when we feel incomplete, it’s time to turn to our all-sufficient God … in praise!
December 31, 2014
No matter how great Christmas was, there’s always a touch of disappointment when it ends.  Maybe our family wasn’t together for the holidays.  Perhaps a recent pain overshadowed the joy of the holiday.  Or maybe we never got what we truly wanted for Christmas.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says the disappointments,  frustrations and hurts of this world can make contentment an elusive feeling.  Thankfully, there’s an answer to that incomplete feeling.
December 30, 2014
At this point, all the carols have been sung.  All the food has been eaten.  All gifts have been opened.  As another Christmas ends, why do we feel more disappointed, let down, or less satisfied than ever before?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about Post Christmas Contentment.  After we take down the lights, put away the decorations,  and contemplate our life going forward, Pastor Mike says it’s the perfect opportunity to start Learning to Rest in the Sufficiency of God.
December 29, 2014
If I asked you to write down all the gifts you have received from God, how long would that list be?  You know, when we realize how much God has given to us, we may be at a loss on how to say “thanks.”  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers us concrete ways to express our appreciation for all that Lord has done for us.
December 26, 2014
On Christmas Day, we finally get to open the presents that have been tucked underneath the Christmas tree.  As we tear off the wrapping paper, open the boxes, and enjoy the presents we’ve received, it’s the perfect time to offer God a special gift.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that we’ve been given the greatest gift of all … eternal life in Christ Jesus.  So what can we offer God in return?
December 25, 2014
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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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