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Passing the Baton Part 1

September 15, 2010
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We continue to look to the Bible for help for our marital relationships today on Focal Point. As we go through the Word of God, we can’t help but notice the Lord has a lot to say about parenting. Pastor Mike Fabarez is going to land in Genesis two today, because it’s important for us to understand that if we’re going to raise good kids we need a good marriage.
References: Genesis 2

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Many of us have bought into the lie that if we just get more then we’ll be happy. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us that an ungodly pursuit of wealth can actually destroy a marriage. Our Old Testament school of marriage wraps up today, with a few wise words from Proverbs. Perhaps more than anything else, it seems like money and financial concerns are at the center of our marital conflicts and arguments. Have you noticed that? Some marriages even split because of it. Let’s join Mike Fabarez in Proverbs 15 for some help in that arena.
September 14, 2010
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While marriages may be made in heaven, they do require maintenance work here on earth! At times they need a simple tune-up and other times a complete overhaul. As we approach the end our our series called, "The Old Testament School of Marriage," we realize it wouldn’t be complete without including what the book of Proverbs has to say on the matter. Pastor Mike Fabarez will draw out a good number of Principles from Proverbs to help our marriages.
September 13, 2010
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It should be no surprise to us that when two imperfect people unite, imperfections will follow . When shouting leads to pouting, it is important to know how to best resolve the issue at hand. Pastor Mike Fabarez says the bottom line is to forgive as God forgave you. Marriage has been our minds for the last several broadcasts, and it continues to be here today as we take a look at the relationship between Hosea and Gomer.
September 10, 2010
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It’s been said that “He who cannot forgive others destroys the bridge over which he himself must pass.” Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues to offer principles from the Old Testament, to help strengthen our marriages. We turn our attention now to what Pastor Mike refers to as one of the worst marital situations in all the Bible. Hosea, a prophet of God, married a woman named Gomer, who brought to the relationship a shaky past to say the least. But, in spite of her character flaws, Hosea was called of God to love his wife like Christ loves the church. Well maybe your marriage isn’t what it should be today and your spouse is mistreating you! Let’s be encouraged now through the story of Hosea.
September 9, 2010
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All too often our marriages start off with sacrifice and ministry, but as the years go by, indifference and selfishness sets in. Recovering the romance in the marital relationship will be the Focal Point of Mike Fabarez’ message today as he continues “The Old Testament School of Marriage.” Pastor Mike will have us consider the relationship between Solomon and The Shulammite woman on this Wednesday.
September 8, 2010
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Song of Solomon is a 3,000 year old poem rich with romance that has often been dismissed and ignored, and really for no good reason! We’ve all heard messages centered around the misuse of sex, from fornication, to adultery. It’s good to be reminded of that. However, we must not forget the good things God has to say on the matter! In its proper place, sex is not only approved by God, but as we’ll see today on Focal Point, it is encouraged by our Lord. Mike Fabarez will have us consider what a good honeymoon looks like, with the hope that it will help strengthen your marriage.
September 7, 2010
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Mike is in the midst of a mini-series called, “The Old Testament School of Marriage.” We continue where we left off last time by looking at the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah. As we take a closer look at their marriage, we can't help but notice where they went wrong. Interesting enough, it’s often where we go wrong. Pastor Mike sums it up with the word: manipulation. It’s a technique utilized by many in their marriage relationship but it leads to nothing but problems. Pastor Mike offers a few practical steps we can take to avoid it.
September 6, 2010
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Manipulation. It occurs quite a bit in marriages, and it’s a sure sign of a declining marriage. You see it in the spouse that wants to move, or buy a new piece of furniture, or go on the vacation of their dreams. Doing something wrong to get what I want is poisonous to the relationship. Today on Focal Point we continue our series “The Old Testament School of Marriage,” and take a look today at a marriage centered around manipulation. Isaac and Rebekah are not a lot unlike many people today, and that’s why we’d do well to take a peek at where they went wrong.
September 3, 2010
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Last time on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez spent a good deal of time talking to wives, and showed how they are to be submissive, courteous and also exhibit trust in their relationship to their husbands. We’ll switch gears today, and focus primarily on the responsibility of the husband by once again looking at the relationship between Abraham and Sarah. Abraham was a gutsy leader, he was sensitive and sacrificial. Mike will show us how those are good footsteps to follow in, but first we consider Sarah, a model of respect and submission.
September 2, 2010
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Typically when a series on marriage is given by a pastor, he’ll make reference to New Testament passages, but today we’ll take you to the Old Testament. School is just getting started for many of our kids, and today on Focal Point our Old Testament School of Marriage gets underway as well. Pastor Mike Fabarez is about to highlight some wonderful principles we can apply to our marriages, and they’re all found in the Old Testament! We’ll begin today by looking at the relationship between Abraham and Sarah. Pastor Mike describes Sarah as a model of respect for her husband, and it’s easy to see why.
September 1, 2010
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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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