Focal Point

Pastor Mike Fabarez

Donate

Discovering the Patience of Christian Hope, Part 2

September 27, 2016
00:00
Download Download Share Share Podcast Podcast
Have you seen that viral video of the dog with biscuits stacked on his nose? As one enticing morsel is laid on top of another, you see him wrestle with his intense desire to snack--and his unflinching obedience to his master! Mike Fabarez describes our similar dilemma as we await our full redemption. That’s today on Focal Point!
References: Romans 8:23-25

Featured Offer

Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.
Request Yours More resources

Archives

“Are we there yet?” That’s every kid’s backseat refrain. And the waiting is hardest when they know how good “getting there” will be! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points us to Romans 8 for wisdom on where to focus when the waiting is prolonged. We’re “Discovering the Patience of Christian Hope” on Focal Point!
September 26, 2016
Play
Download
When we hear stories of how God helped others through trials, it inspires us to lean on Him when our own storms hit! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez gives a personal interview about painful trials encountered by his family, and the biblical lifelines God provided. It’s a special edition of “Ask Pastor Mike” … today on Focal Point!
September 23, 2016
Play
Download
Global warming—it’s all over the news! Seems people are up in arms about saving the environment. While there’s nothing wrong with being good stewards of the earth, have we gone too far? On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes the coming “ultimate temperature spike,” and contemplates how we’re to live in light of that. Hear more on this edition of Focal Point!
September 22, 2016
Play
Download
If our top priority is to leave the “smallest possible footprint” on earth, we’d eliminate the human species—entirely! Clearly there’s a balance between being subservient to the earth, and being good stewards of it. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez realigns our perspective on environmental issues, in light of the future revealed in Romans 8.
September 21, 2016
Play
Download
When we gaze at a masterpiece, we can get so taken by the color and composition that we overlook the artist who created it! Mike Fabarez urges us to be attentive to the Creator--rather than His creation. Discover “A Biblical Perspective on a Fallen World” on this edition of Focal Point!
September 20, 2016
Play
Download
Are you one of those people who reads the ending of a book before the beginning? There’s courage and peace when we know that it all ends well. And our confidence in Christ gives us a similar advantage! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how knowing there’s a happy ending, transforms the way we endure trials.
September 19, 2016
Play
Download
Are we supposed to “let go and let God” or “take authority” and say “no” to anything we don’t agree with? It’s an interesting question from a listener and we’ll be answering it today on Focal Point. In this session of Ask Pastor Mike, Mike Fabarez explains the limits of our authority as he encourages us to understand and respect God’s sovereignty.
September 16, 2016
Play
Download
How long does a bunch of bananas last? Not long enough! Mike Fabarez proposes that things in life don’t last or measure up to expectations, because they’re not supposed to. But don’t brace yourself for the worst and just tolerate life! There’s a concept found in scripture that gets us through the rough patches.
September 15, 2016
Play
Download
It’s amazing to see women willingly go through the pain of childbirth. But new mothers say when their baby finally arrives, the joy of new life far outweighs the excruciating labor! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains how God’s Word offers comforting perspective when the “good” we’ll experience in the future will far surpass the “bad” we experience today.
September 14, 2016
Play
Download
Would you rather be Batman or Robin? When it comes to personal ambition, few of us aspire to be number two. Yet that’s just what we do when we exchange our life for Christ’s! Mike Fabarez explains why that’s not a bad thing as we look forward to our Spirit-led destiny on today’s edition of Focal Point!
September 13, 2016
Play
Download
See More Episodes
Loading...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
W
Y
Loading...
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
W
Listen to Focal Point on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How

Featured Offer

Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.
Request Yours More resources

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