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Israel’s Greatest Hits, Part 1A

February 6, 2013
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From radios to records, soundtracks to symphonies, music is woven into our lives.  A familiar tune can have us humming along.  An old- forgotten melody can cause us to reminisce about people, places, or events in our past.  Music can even teach us about the character of God!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez begins a brand- new study in the Bible’s songbook, the Psalms.  Where did these poems originate?  And what do they reveal about our Heavenly Father?
References: Psalms 1

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The Guarantee of Our SuccessIt’s impossible to share something with others that we don’t already have ourselves.  Before we can offer our friends, families, or neighbors the benefits of a life spent with Jesus, we need to make sure we have a relationship with Him first!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to examine our connection with Jesus.  Do we truly know the Savior?  It’s a crucial question to answer before we share the gospel.  
February 5, 2013
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The Guarantee of Our Success Faced with an opportunity to share the Gospel, a lot of doubts can run through our mind.  What if I say the wrong thing?  What if they reject the message entirely?  These questions often cause us to shrink away from telling others about Jesus, and avoid the topic altogether.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides us with some biblical assurance.  God has promised that if we step up to the challenge of the Great Commission, we will never fail!
February 4, 2013
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The Guarantee of Our Success Jesus’ final command while on earth was to go out and make disciples of all people of every nation.  If you feel intimidated by this task, you’re not alone!  In fact, fulfilling the Great Commission is downright impossible.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains why it’s so important we rely on the grace and strength of God.
February 1, 2013
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Training People to Serve ChristAn assortment of bad habits can derail any progress that we could make towards walking closer with God.  However, developing good and godly habits can not only further our relationship with Christ, but also help us accomplish our mission of leading others to Jesus!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez lays out three essential spiritual disciplines that every Christian needs in order to be successful in living out the Great Commission.
January 31, 2013
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Training People to Serve Christ The aim of the Great Commission is to introduce others to the grace and love found in Jesus Christ.  But if we don’t take the time to develop some proper spiritual habits, we’ll never reach that goal.  So what are the necessary Christian characteristics for sharing the gospel?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reveals how two habits - both generous giving and consistent prayer - are crucial for any Christian wanting to draw others to Jesus.
January 30, 2013
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Training People to Serve Christ Every Sunday, as the offering plate is passed across the aisles, members of the congregation are invited to give back a portion of what God has given to them.  But why should we tithe regularly?  And what does generosity have to do with fulfilling the Great Commission?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues our series looking at our Big Assignment by examining the role of generosity.
January 29, 2013
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Teaching People to Be Like Christ To be a good student and really excel in school, it’s important to take notes, do your homework, and study well for tests.  But do we apply those same principles for learning when it comes to being students of God’s Word?  On this ediotion of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines our role as we listen to, and read, Scripture.  As we become better pupils, we’ll be better prepared to tackle what Mike Fabarez calls, The Big Assignment.
January 28, 2013
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Teaching People to Be Like Christ They say that “Failure to prepare, is preparing to fail.”  And that’s especially true when it comes to living out the Great Commission. Without a clear game plan, our attempts at making disciples could fall flat. Fortunately, God has given us the ultimate manual on sharing the Gospel with others. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that as we prepare for "The Big Assignment", we should be using scripture as our guide. Mike has titled the message…"Teaching People to Be Like Christ"  
January 25, 2013
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Teaching People to Be Like ChristWhen we think about the activities that go into fulfilling the Great Commission…it’s likely we think about sharing the Gospel with a neighbor…or perhaps baptizing a brand new believer. But did you realize that being an ambassador for Jesus also involves teaching the Word of God? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes the role of biblical preaching in fulfilling the Great Commission. Without it, we’re leaving the task of evangelism half- done!  This message is called…"Teaching People to Be Like Christ".
January 24, 2013
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Reaching People For ChristIn order to accomplish a given task, we need to have the right tools.  Jumping into a big assignment empty- handed is a sure-fire way become discouraged… and wind up short of the goal.  In Matthew 29 Jesus commissioned us to make disciples.  But what are the necessary tools that’ll help us achieve this important undertaking?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes the resources that’ll help us… and our churches… fulfill the Great Commission.  Mike Fabarez has titled our message, "Reaching People For Christ"
January 23, 2013
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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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