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Expanding Your Ministry, Part 3A

May 24, 2013
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When it comes to raising your hand, and volunteering to become an active servant of the church, perhaps you shrink back, wondering whether the gifts and talents you bring to the table are worth anything at all.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez has some good news!  Serving the church and God’s people is not about what we can offer.  It’s all about what God can do through us!
References: Colossians 1:28-29

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More Ministry Beyond Your Comfort Zone As followers of Christ, each of us has a role to play in the church.  But sometimes our ministry within the Body of Christ can be difficult and may even require a significant sacrifice.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez speaks openly and honestly about the risks we have as ministers of the church.  But the job is not without its benefits, either.  Turning to Colossians, chapter 1, Pastor Mike gives a real-life example of the joy and fulfillment we find in serving the Body
May 23, 2013
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More Ministry Beyond Your Comfort Zone Being a minister is not always glamorous work.  Just ask a guy like the Apostle Paul.  He was beaten, stoned, flogged, shipwrecked, and run out of town on numerous occasions.  So, why would anyone sign up to for such a harrowing job?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers some biblical motivation for ministry.  While we may not face the hardships Paul did, God’s call may take us into unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory.  How do we push through?
May 22, 2013
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Why You Need the Next Three Sermons No matter the state of your employment, it’s a good idea to update your résumé every year.  You want to include any new talents, skills, or responsibilities, or revise your job history.  And the next time you sit down to take stock of your résumé, don’t forgot to include this position… a minister of the church!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that every follower of Christ is, in fact, a called and commissioned minister!  And the church needs our God-given gifts.
May 21, 2013
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Why You Need the Next Three Sermons We understand that the job of the pastor is to teach, preach, and minister to the congregation.  In turn, we believe that it’s our responsibility to take what we’ve heard and apply it to our lives.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez flips these positions on their head!  According to God’s Word, we’re all called to be ministers!  In fact, it’s our job to do the work of the church.
May 20, 2013
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How to Know If You’re Faking It Put an imitation Rolex next to the real deal, and you probably wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.  But open up the inside of those same watches, and the genuine article will become glaringly apparent!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to open up our lives for appraisal.  Is our faith genuine?  Are we really following Christ?  In Colossians, chapter 1 we’ll find some biblical tests that can determine the validity of our faith.
May 17, 2013
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How to Know If You’re Faking It It’s a good rule of thumb:  If something walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck, it’s a safe bet to say… it’s a duck!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says it works the same way with us.  As we walk, talk, and act like Christ, it’s a sure sign that we’re really Christians!  The biblical term for this godly progression of faith is sanctification.
May 16, 2013
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Living in Light of Implausible Love Is there anything more amazing than the grace of God?  It cleanses us from sin, washes away our shame, frees us to obey the Lord, and paves the way for our entrance into heaven.  And this incredible gift is free to those who choose to take it!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that this incredible display of love from God was very costly.  How should we respond to such a remarkable gift?
May 15, 2013
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Living in Light of Implausible Love God’s grace is an amazing gift.  We don’t deserve it, we can’t buy it, and we certainly can’t earn the love of God.  Yet, while grace is completely free to us, it cost God greatly.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines what God was willing to pay to order to save us from our sins.  Once we realize the cost, we’ll never again view God’s grace the same way.
May 14, 2013
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The Problem with Being Ugly When we gaze into the mirror, we might like what we see.  Sure, there are a few wrinkles, some faint love handles, maybe a blemish here or there.  But over-all, we’re not unattractive people, are we?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez holds up the mirror of Scripture to give us an honest reflection of our spiritual appearance.  And it’s not a pretty picture!  The bad news is that sin has marred our image.  But Colossians, Chapter 1, provides some good news.
May 13, 2013
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The Problem with Being UglyOur culture is big on the value of self-esteem.  We’re encouraged to see ourselves as beautiful, intelligent, and perfect.  But the Bible doesn’t concede to such dishonest self- flattery.  Instead, God’s Word delivers a true appraisal of our shortcomings before a holy God.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to a passage from Colossians that should encourage us not because it bolsters our self-image, but rather because it details how God loves us in spite of our flaws.
May 10, 2013
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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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