Focal Point

Pastor Mike Fabarez

Donate

Godly Perspectives in a Godless World, Part 3

May 30, 2014
00:00
Download Download Share Share Podcast Podcast
Do people ever get under your skin?  Whether it’s the rude driver, the lazy coworker, or the unkind friend … people can annoy, frustrate and hurt us.  And it can leave us feeling bitter.  In order to resist those negative attitudes and keep a loving mindset toward others, Jesus gave us some helpful instructions in Luke, chapter 6.  On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll look at those guidelines in a message that pastor Mike calls, Godly Perspectives in a Godless World.
References: Luke 6:37-38

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

When you hear the word, judge, who comes to mind?  A person in a long black robe with a menacing scowl?  Perhaps someone with a critical attitude who’s constantly wagging their finger?  We often equate judgment with condemnation, and we normally shy away from both.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez will put judging in its proper context.  Rather than forbid it, Jesus actually calls us to judge correctly and with love.
May 29, 2014
Play
Download
Our world is far from perfect.  However, many Christians are hesitant to address the wrongs they see in the culture, in the family, or in the church.  Why?  Because we’ve been reminded over and over again that Jesus said, “Judge not, lest you be judged.” On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps us see Jesus’ words in context. Because if we’re not judging sin, we’re not doing our job!
May 28, 2014
Play
Download
The word love can have many different meanings.  In the same breath we can say, “I love my wife,” and “I love brownies.”  Obviously, we don’t think about our spouse the same way we think about food.  What we need is a definition of what love really is!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez studies Jesus definition of love.  And it is radically different than anything we might have heard!
May 27, 2014
Play
Download
“You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours” seems to be the standard cultural contract of our day.  It’s an understanding based on mutual self-interest.  We agree to love those…who love us in return. But on this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that Jesus calls us to adopt a more revolutionary way of caring for others. In Luke, chapter 6, Jesus delivered a sermon that raised the bar beyond the tenets of “The Golden Rule.”
May 26, 2014
Play
Download
Jesus said, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”  Many people know this as The Golden Rule … and even those who don’t consider themselves Christians agree it’s a good rule to follow.  That’s because The Golden Rule is generally believed to be a call to common courtesy.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that Jesus isn’t calling us to polite interaction, but Exceptional Love with Exceptional Motives!
May 23, 2014
Play
Download
Jesus said “Love your enemies.”  But that brings up the question … just who, exactly, is our enemy?  Is it the guy who cuts us off on the freeway?  The cranky next-door neighbor?  Could it be that person who’s always getting under our skin?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez puts Jesus’ teaching in its proper context to identify who are our opponents are and how to respond to their opposition pointed against us.
May 22, 2014
Play
Download
It’s the friend who excludes you from the social circle.  It’s the coworker who always has a sarcastic remark directed right at you.  It’s the boss who passes you up for a promotion.  How are we supposed to deal with mean and demanding people?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez is in Luke, chapter 6.  It’s a well known but often misunderstand passage on responding to our enemies.
May 21, 2014
Play
Download
Pastor and Bible teacher, Mike Fabarez, is in a verse-by-verse study of the gospel of Luke.  It’s been a fascinating study of the life, ministry and teaching of Jesus that contains needed and practical truth.  On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike comes to a passage in Luke that is quoted often, but misapplied far more.
May 20, 2014
Play
Download
After a stirring performance, a crowd may rise to its feet with cheers and a standing ovation.  However, when we take a stand for Christ, our audience may not react with such enthusiasm.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues our series on Christianity in Real Life.  We’re looking at Jesus’ instructions on Christian living.  And according to Him, speaking up for our faith may not bring us earthly praise.  But it will win us heavenly applause!
May 19, 2014
Play
Download
The Bible says that God’s words will sound like foolishness to some people. “You can’t actually believe Jesus is only way to be saved,?” they might say.  In our relativistic culture, following Jesus might label you as intolerant, egotistical, or even ignorant!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers some comforting words for those singled out because of Christ.  We may face insults or anger because of our faith.  But Jesus told us, “Blessed are you when you’re ridiculed because of me!”
May 16, 2014
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