Focal Point

Pastor Mike Fabarez

Prayer Warrior, Part 2B

April 26, 2013
Instructions for Combat

When a fellow Christian is in need, there are many ways to help.  We can encourage them with compassionate words, timely advice, or maybe a listening ear.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez suggests that one of the best ways to help another believer is by praying for them!  When we follow the example of intercession found in the book of Colossians, we can play a crucial role in someone else’s walk with the God!  
References: Colossians 1:10-12

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Instructions for CombatThe apostle Paul once wrote, “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood… but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12 ESV).  If that’s true, then the normal tools we have to battle our problems are useless.  To combat a spiritual foe, we’ll need to equip ourselves with a spiritual weapon!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages us to get in the practice of intercessory prayer.  It’s the means God has given to help one another win life’s battles!
April 25, 2013
Understanding the Battle There are many different ways that we can communicate with God.  There are prayers of gratitude for blessings, pleas for forgiveness when we sin, and prayers of provision when we’re in need.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us not to forget a critically important kind of petition... the prayer of intercession.  We can make an eternal difference in the lives of other people when we take the time to bring them before the Lord.
April 24, 2013
Understanding the BattleIs there someone in your life who’s in the midst of a battle?  Maybe they’re struggling with health issues, financial problems, relational troubles, or spiritual concerns.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could come alongside them and help them win the fight?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that God has given us the power to do just that!  It’s called “intercessory prayer”, and it’s an effective weapon in the hands of a Christian.
April 23, 2013
Seeing Beyond This Zip CodeFor those who are near-sighted, objects on the horizon will seem fuzzy and distant.  It’s not until they put on a pair of glasses that objects becomes clearer, and the world comes into focus.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to a passage in the book of Colossians that acts like a pair of spiritual lenses.  Instead of seeing only our immediate surroundings, God wants to open our eyes to needs of people all over the world!
April 22, 2013
Seeing Beyond This Zip Code There are more than six billion people in our world today.  And whether they occupy the sprawling cities of America, the humble villages in Africa, or the rural townships in Europe, God cares for each and every person on earth!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to share God’s vision for world.  It’s a passion to reach people with the gospel of Christ down the street and around the globe!  
April 19, 2013
Seeing Beyond This LifeWhen the troubles and trials of life begin to pile up, it can be difficult to see through the pain, leaving us feeling hopeless and discouraged.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez helps us widen our vision to see past our problems.  It’s a heavenly mindset that puts this life into proper perspective.  Because it’s not the benefits of this life that makes following Christ so rewarding, rather it’s what we have waiting for us in the next!
April 18, 2013
Seeing Beyond This LifeAn experienced runner knows that it’s a bad idea to watch your feet as you jog.  With that kind of narrow focus, you’re liable to trip and fall or wander off course.  Instead, a successful runner widens their gaze, and looks to see the goal that lies ahead.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that Christianity works the same way.  Instead of fixing our gaze on the here and now, God is calling us to see the hope to come.
April 17, 2013
How to Know You’re Making a DifferenceAn obituary condenses into a few paragraphs what took a lifetime to accomplish.  And while some people’s final epitaphs may be short and shallow, others may have eulogies that affirm the impact their lives made.  If you were to guess, what would your final description say?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says we don’t have to wait to know if our lives have eternal purpose and meaning.
April 16, 2013
How to Know You’re Making a DifferenceAs the days fly by, it’s a constant reminder that life is short.  With the precious time we allotted, we can’t afford to go through the motions without purpose.  In those final moments, when you take inventory of what you’ve accomplished, wouldn’t it be satisfying to know that your life made an eternal difference?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about what it means to live a life of purpose.
April 15, 2013
A Target You Can’t Afford to MissA major component of Hitting God’s Target for Your Life involves aligning yourself with God’s goals and desires.  It’s about finding out what the Lord cares about and developing a passion for the very same thing.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reveals a major focus of God’s plan, and that’s for the well-being of His Bride… the church!  And if our Savior’s goal is the welfare of the church, shouldn’t we share the same passion?
April 12, 2013
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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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