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Plugged in, Part 4a

October 1, 2012
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When we plug into church and start getting involved there’s sure to be days we feel overlooked and under appreciated. Discouraged, we may be tempted to pack it in, throw in the towel, and excuse ourselves from service. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers biblical encouragement when we feel that strain with our role in the church. We’re looking at 1 Corinthians 12 to find strength to persevere. Mike Fabarez calls today’s message, "Keeping Myself in Perspective As I Serve God’s People."
References: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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September 24, 2012
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September 21, 2012
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There are moments in life we stray from the path, or perhaps even attempt to take a few easy shortcuts. Out of love and concern for us, God helps us get back on track. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about God’s discipline in our life. Often those twinges of conscience or painful circumstances are God’s way of changing our attitudes or actions, before we wander too far.
September 20, 2012
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September 19, 2012
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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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