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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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November 28, 2012
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Guarding the Progress You've Made
Good preparation is the key to any successful effort. With careful planning, we’re liable to come out on top. But without it we’re setting ourselves up failure. So how do we prepare for the biggest battle we’ll ever face? One this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shares biblical strategies for facing the everyday challenges of life and defending our faith, no matter what obstacles we encounter.
References: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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How to Care for Those Who Care for Your GrowthAny skilled landscaper will tell you that a beautiful garden doesn’t happen overnight. It requires consistent watering, feeding, and pruning to help the plants grow. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez compares our faith to a spiritual garden. The seed of faith that was planted in us has been cultivated by others who help us grow. So how can we show our gratitude to those who’ve invested so much? We’ll find the answer by turning to 1 Corinthians 16.
November 27, 2012
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How to Care for Those Who Care for Your GrowthIt’s tempting to see our faith as a one-way relationship with God, but we don’t make the journey alone. In every stage, God uses other men and women to help us grow and encourage us to keep the faith. For the people who have invested so much into our lives, what can we give them in return?
November 26, 2012
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Making Sure God Is in the AdjustmentsWhen our plans are running smoothly, and all the elements are coming together, we can feel like we’re perfectly placed in the center of God’s will. But when our well-laid plans get changed or disturbed, we’re left feeling discouraged. The interruptions we face may even fill us with doubt about God’s will for us. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to see God’s direction, even when it leads to closed doors.
November 23, 2012
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Making Sure God Is in the AdjustmentsIn the Bible, God directs His people in remarkable ways…through burning bushes, pillars of smoke, even through talking animals! But when it comes to the everyday choices we face, it’s likely we won’t find guidance through fire, smoke and donkeys. Instead, God’s provided us with another method for direction. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez gives clear direction from Scripture about making wise decisions and following God’s will for our lives.
November 22, 2012
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Being More Intentional About Your LifeMost of us can think back to the ambitious plans we laid for our lives five, ten, or twenty years ago. Well, it’s likely that things have turned out a little different than you expected. Even the best-laid plans can be overturned by surprises along the way. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers biblical wisdom on allowing God to guide our schedules.
November 21, 2012
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Being More Intentional About Your LifeIn high school, we strategically plan for graduation. In college, we focus on our goals for a future career. And when we get married or build a family, we establish new plans for our home and kids. But how often do we map out an intentional strategy for our spiritual life? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to be purposeful about our walk with God.
November 20, 2012
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Our Investment in People We’ve Yet to MeetMost of us understand the basic principles of wise investing. We take a portion of our resources and spend them on opportunities that’ll eventually reap benefits for us in the future. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides an inside tip on a great investment opportunity. Worldly wealth may come and go, but there are ways we can contribute our time and resources to produce eternal rewards.
November 19, 2012
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A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection LifeIn this broken world, our bodies are exposed to disabilities, disease, and pain. And on the inside, we’re vulnerable to emotional wounds as well. But one of the great hopes of a follower of Jesus is the promise of a brand-new body that’s free and whole. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez elaborates on the marvelous details of our perfected physical bodies.
November 16, 2012
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A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection LifeWe all have special events that we look forward to. Whether it’s an extravagant wedding, a much-needed vacation or a family-style holiday, we recognize that these occasions are worth the wait. But are we anxiously waiting for the return of Jesus? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez prompts us to live in anticipation of this great event. Though the date is hidden, Christ promised that He would return, and that should impact our everyday decisions.
November 15, 2012
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A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection LifeWhen we look in the mirror every day, we catch a glimpse of the inevitable law of nature…that everything wears out with time. One day, that process will finally catch up with us, and our bodies will be placed in the ground. But the Bible promises that our physical bodies will be made new. We’ll enter the grave one way…but we’ll emerge drastically different! On this edition of Focal Point, we continue a study in 1 Corinthians. Mike Fabarez provides us with "A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection Life."
November 14, 2012
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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.
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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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Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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