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Pastor Mike Fabarez

Ask Pastor Mike - Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

April 21, 2017

The Bible says Jesus was forgiving sins even before His crucifixion. So why did Jesus have to die at all? On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez sits down for a personal conversation about the reasons why Christ needed to go to the cross. A poignant and eye-opening edition of Ask Pastor Mike! 

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Knee braces are worn as preventive measures, providing support to keep potential injury from happening. And that’s a lot like how the body of Christ works, when we’re called to strengthen the weak! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez turns to Romans 15 to uncover one “indispensible” safeguard that can support every believer with “confident assurance.”
April 20, 2017
In the shelter of their glass enclosures, greenhouse flowers enjoy sunshine, dew, and protection from harsh winds and critters. But that’s not the life of faith! On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why believers are more like “saplings on an exposed hillside!” He offers advice on how to keep standing when gusty winds blow! 
April 19, 2017
Dogs are so lovable! They rush to greet you with happy tails wagging. But what if someone comes over who’s afraid of dogs? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we might curtail our rights for the sake of another. He’s addressing how to check your heart and your conscience for direction, on this edition of Focal Point.
April 18, 2017
When a doctor diagnoses a “heart condition”-- you’d better listen up! Your heart is vital to the health of your entire body, and that’s true spiritually, too. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez warns against a spiritual “hardening of the arteries,” offering three ways to check your actions for a healthier heart!  
April 17, 2017
Just as destruction loomed in the days of Noah, one day the door of mercy will be shut against those who refuse to walk through the door of repentance. But there’s an alternative path and a silver lining that’s available to us right now! Listen today for a special Easter Weekend edition of Focal Point with Pastor Mike Fabarez! 
April 14, 2017
At the end of soccer or little league season—everybody gets a trophy! And every kid goes home happy. Imagine the shock when they hit the real world and realize—they’re not perfect! On today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez pulls back the curtain on false security. We’re learning to see ourselves clearly, as God sees us.
April 13, 2017
Ever had a piece of spinach stuck in your teeth? A real friend would come straight out and tell you! And that’s the directness we can expect from the scriptures. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that God cares about us too much to tell us we’re okay—when we’re not! Hear why that’s actually very good news.
April 12, 2017
In the carnival game “Whack-a-Mole,” you wait for a critter to pop out of its hole and then you whack it!  And that’s how some of us deal with a guilty conscience!  Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez recommends a better way to clear your conscience.  Find out how, on this edition of Focal Point!
April 11, 2017
Teens are so addicted to their cell-phones! That tiny screen provides endless hours of amusement. But, what happens when their “crush” walks into the room? Suddenly they ignore all distractions, and a real-life person captures their full attention! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez likens that to turning our full attention to Jesus.
April 10, 2017
A good coach backs his words of encouragement with objective truth. That’s because truth can be depended on when the going gets rough. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about a truth that rouses your heart and can cause you to walk with joy—if you allow it to permeate your thoughts.
April 7, 2017
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He Is Risen?
Culture is doing its best to convince the world there is nothing special about Jesus. And, as Christians, sometimes we have a difficult time communicating the historical facts of the resurrection. Jesus' victory over death is central to the Christian faith and now you can get straightforward and practical facts from history why we can believe Jesus really did rise from the dead. Be sure to request the book Body of Proof by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston with your generous donation this month.

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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