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Pastor Mike Fabarez

Our Fight with Sin Part 4a

July 21, 2011
If you're a parent, you know that disciplining your kids is a tough balancing act, and it's rarely easy. Perhaps you've told your son or daughter, "This will hurt me more than it'll hurt you!" Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes the character of our Heavenly Father, and His discipline in our lives. Sometimes it takes a painful reminder to help our kids along the right path. And often God uses the same tactic to help us overcome temptation.
References: Hebrews 12:5-11

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No one really intends to slip up and be conformed to lower standards. Moral compromise usually happens undetected and unsuspected, as we're gradually swept away by the tides of a godless culture. If we're not paying attention, we'll drift somewhere we never intended to be! When it comes to resisting temptation, a passive approach won't cut it. Mike Fabarez encourages us to stand strong and resist by the power of the Spirit today on Focal Point.
July 20, 2011
Yes, it's not uncommon to launch into a grumbling mode when we're the least bit inconvenienced. And yet, those who have championed the faith before us have known persecution and suffering unlike anything we've ever seen. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez coaches us to toughen up when it comes to "Our Fight with Sin." Perhaps the struggle of temptation is overwhelming you, or you're taking some heat and some criticism from colleagues. We'll find motivation to stand strong as we look together at Hebrews 12.
July 19, 2011
Every day we face the temptation to cave in to sin, but how do we stay motivated to be strong in the Lord? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez presents a hopeful message about "Our Fight with Sin." For thousands of years, the war against temptation has been waged, and today Pastor Mike reminds us the weapons haven't changed.
July 18, 2011
From breaking the law, to telling lies, we're daily confronted with the desire to sin. As we set out to live holy lives for Christ, how do we go about conquering these temptations? Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes a careful look at Hebrews 12, and describes the weapons we should use in our "Fight with Sin".
July 15, 2011
When you're working towards a goal, who do you look to for inspiration? Perhaps it's an author or a leader. Or maybe it's an athlete, or winner of the Nobel Prize. While these models can be helpful, no one sets a better standard than Jesus. Today on Focal Point, we'll continue a study in Hebrews with Mike Fabarez. During His ministry on earth, Jesus faced every temptation known to man, and we'll benefit from His example in our "Fight with Sin".
July 14, 2011
There's nothing quite like the energy of a live sporting event. Sitting in the crowd, cheering on the home team or favorite athlete. But when it's our turn to get out there and play, that's a whole different story! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to Hebrews 12, and encourages us to fight the good fight. The Bible presents all kinds of men and women who lived their lives of ambitious faith, and now it's our turn. It begins with "Our Fight with Sin".
July 13, 2011
On a long trip, nothing slows us down like a lot of heavy baggage. When it comes to our journey with Christ, it's sin that often bogs us down! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a study about our "Fight with Sin". Is there anything slowing you down these days? Pastor Mike looks for help in Hebrews 12.
July 12, 2011
Look around your church and you'll notice men and women who have been Christians for decades, and others who are brand new in their faith. But you can count on this, old or young, no one ever outgrows the war against temptation. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez looks to God's Word for ways to be victorious in our "Fight with Sin", and reminds us we're not alone.
July 11, 2011
Torture, jeering, imprisonment... sound like an attractive lifestyle? Mike Fabarez explains why so many godly men and women have willingly endured such hardships, in light of the reward to come. Get ready to step out for God today on Focal Point.
July 8, 2011
From time to time, we all have to do things we don't enjoy. But even the tedious tasks can be done with a smile when we focus on the perks! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about the difficult trials and grand rewards of accomplishing great things for God.
July 7, 2011
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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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