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Encouraged-Part 9C

June 5, 2017
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Remember your first day of school, or your first day on the job? You start at the beginning and learn as you go. But when you look back and see progress, that’s encouragement! On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez asks if you’re different now, than when you first believed?  Hear encouraging truth about making progress.    

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Why should we go to church? Is it an arcane and outdated institution, no longer relevant today?  On Focal Point today, Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses God’s design for the body of Christ in action. There’s a benefit and a blessing when you’re part of a vibrant Christian community. Hear more on this edition of Ask Pastor Mike!    
June 2, 2017
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The gold-winning performances of elite Olympic medalists reflect hours of preparation and practice. And those of us who regularly dive into the scriptures can be inspired by that! On today’s Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that learning to skillfully handle God’s Word will reap a benefit when we need it most.    
June 1, 2017
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The Christian faith isn’t something we “learn” outside of ourselves—it’s lived out moment by moment, and experienced afresh every day! On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a fresh perspective on how the truths revealed in the book of Romans can encourage us in every arena of life!    
May 31, 2017
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Ever watch sheepdogs herd sheep? On command, they’ll dart into a flock and run right through, separating a once-cohesive gathering into distinct groups. Sadly, that’s a picture of what happens when the body of Christ is divided. On today’s Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez issues a stern warning to be on guard against division from within.    
May 30, 2017
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For a lack of wood the fire goes out!” That proverb offers a practical solution to the problem of gossip. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why avoiding a divisive person can actually preserve something that’s of great value to God. We’re “Dealing With The Discouragers” in a study of Romans 16!    
May 29, 2017
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For a lot of people, contentment is as elusive as the Loch Ness monster. Many will never grasp it. But it doesn’t have to be that way! God wants to give us a spirit of contentment as we look to him for all we need. That’s our subject when Mike Fabarez presents another edition of Ask Pastor Mike here on Focal Point!    
May 26, 2017
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Abraham Lincoln once wisely said that “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” And that’s also true of God’s church! It’s not just outside threats that compromise our stability—it’s disunity from within that can make us vulnerable. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez warns against the damaging effects of divisiveness.    
May 25, 2017
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Hebrews 6:10 says, “For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints.” Certainly God notices the great and small sacrifices of his servants.  But do we? On Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns our attention to the servants among us in a message titled, “Encourage the Encouragers!    
May 24, 2017
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Someone who gives to you sacrificially is a gift from God. And even those who sacrifice in small ways deserve acknowledgement, and our sincere appreciation! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks, “Who can you thank in your life, right now?”  We’re learning to express gratitude with genuine sincerity!    
May 23, 2017
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When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one returned to thank him. Shocking—but are we any different? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to take notice of those dedicated servants that attend to our needs but rarely get any thanks. He’s starting a new message titled, “Encouraging the Encouragers!    
May 22, 2017
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Hospitality is a crucial element in building Christian community and can be an effective tool for evangelism by showing Christ's love to others. But how can we be effective in this area of our lives? What does the Bible say about hospitality? Learn some practical and effective means of serving the Lord. Be sure to request the book The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community by Alexander Strauch 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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