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Our Fight with Sin Part 5c

July 28, 2011
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For ages, men and women have battled against the lure of temptation. And many have successfully overcome. Sometimes the problem isn't about whether or not we think it's possible to conquer sin, but whether or not we're truly resolved to succeed by the grace of God. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about overcoming temptation in our lives, and we'll hear a few practical and personal strategies for becoming stronger, and making the choice to win.
References: Hebrews 12:12-13

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Whether it's getting in shape or getting through college, it's important we adopt a strategy for achieving our goal. Better yet, it's a good idea to get some help along the way! Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on a godly ambition, and develop a strategy for overcoming temptation. Hebrews 12 is all about teaching us how to live holy lives.
July 27, 2011
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It's likely that many of us could get up and run or walk around the block once or twice if we really had to. But running a marathon and finishing strong is a challenge that takes time, discipline and commitment. When it comes to, "Our Fight with Sin," it's not a whole lot different. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to become stronger in the battle against temptation.
July 26, 2011
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When it comes to discipline, we often see correction as a necessary evil, something we know is good for us, but we certainly don't enjoy. But today on Focal Point, we'll learn to have a different attitude toward God's intervention in our lives. We'll learn how God's Fatherly intent is to help us succeed. We can even be thankful for discipline.
July 25, 2011
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Have you ever hired a tutor to help boost your English or math skills? Or possibly a personal trainer to get you into shape? These individuals are committed to our success, and they're not afraid to assign difficult tasks to get us to where we need to be. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that God desires for us to succeed. Of course, this means we may face discomfort along the way.
July 22, 2011
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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.
July 21, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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".
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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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