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The Gospel Part 1b

December 2, 2010
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Most, if not all of us, strive to avoid strained relationships. We want to get along with people, and avoid offending people if we can, right? But the Gospel message will be offensive to some, and as we present it, we can count on offending people. Doing that may even lead to a strained relationship too! Unfortunately, all too many Christians tweak God’s message to avoid upsetting others, and that is a huge mistake. As we learned last time we can’t be kind of right about the Gospel, we have to get it completely right. And the way to get it straight is to go to God’s Word. That’s what we’re about to do.
References: Galatians 1:6

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As we begin a new month, we bring you a new series. Today, pastor Mike Fabarez begins an important five part study on the Gospel. First, he’ll explain why it’s so important to be absolutely right about the Gospel message. There is much confusion today regarding what God expects of us, and how to get right with Him. This new series will help clear up the confusion that may be present in some of our minds, and help us avoid the mistake of tinkering with God’s message.
December 1, 2010
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You can probably think of a lot of people who have lost their job, and maybe you’re one of them. Maybe as you look around your neighborhood you’re staggered by the amount of foreclosures? When the economy goes south do you turn to worry as so many do? Today on Focal Point, we declare war on worry, and seek to acquire contentment with trust. God has promised to take care of our every need, and He pointed to the birds of the air to make that abundantly clear. The question is, are we willing to trust God to take care of us?
November 30, 2010
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Godliness with contentment is great gain, and that’s our Focal Point today! We established last time that our financial outlook is uncertain. We’re not guaranteed a prosperous, trouble-free life from God. We may lose our job, face a foreclosure, and have to sell our possessions. If that’s happening to you right now, perhaps you’re flooded with worry! Well we don’t have to worry, nor should we. Pastor Mike Fabarez will encourage us to acquire contentment with trust. He’ll explain how we can do that as we shift our hope from money to God.
November 29, 2010
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Maybe you’ve had a well meaning friend come up to you and say, “God wants you to be prosperous,” implying that since you’re in financial difficulty you’re in sin. But is that really what Scripture teaches? Actually quite the opposite, as we’ll discover today on Focal Point. Pastor Mike Fabarez has a message today dealing with faith, stress and money. Perhaps you’re among the many that has lost your job, or at the very least have felt the affects of this down economy? I think you’ll find this study encouraging, as Mike has us rethink biblical faith in a down economy.
November 26, 2010
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As you’re talking to God, do you find yourself focusing a great deal on your needs, problems, and what you’d like to see Him do in your life and those you care about? While our Lord wants to hear those requests, He also takes great delight when we have grateful hearts. So often we neglect to thank Him! Today we’re going to work on being thankful. As we’ll soon see, there is a great deal to be thankful for not only on Thanksgiving, but all year!
November 25, 2010
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Don’t you find it difficult to be around a complainer? As we’ll see today on Focal Point, God doesn’t think very highly of complaining either. Instead, He wants us to be thankful. Pastor Mike Fabarez will reveal a couple of components that should be found in our thanksgiving, and also give us a few things we can be thankful to God for. A very timely message to get you all ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow.
November 24, 2010
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Well in just a couple of days, we’ll be sitting around the table with our family or friends for Thanksgiving. It's a day that we traditionally set aside to collectively say thanks. But thanks to who, and what are we to be thankful about? That’s where today’s Focal Point will come in handy. Pastor Mike Fabarez is about to give us a few things to be thankful to God for, not only at this time of year but all year long.
November 23, 2010
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If you’ve ever been to a sporting event, you’ve probably noticed on the big screen what they refer to as an “Applause-o-meter.” It's a sort of gauge as to how loud the crowd is, at any given time. It’s usually coupled with the phrase, “Make some noise!” If there was an applause-o-meter in heaven, you could be sure that it would max out. Heaven is going to feature loud, thunderous praise. That’s the picture we get from Psalm 100, and today Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to cheer God on, and celebrate Him. He is so worthy of purposeful praise.
November 22, 2010
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What is the ultimate reason you exist? Is it bound up in your job, family, or some pleasurable experience as so many think? Actually the Scriptures are quite clear on the matter, and today on Focal Point, we uncover the answer from Psalm 100. The reason you and I exist is to worship and serve our Creator. The book of Psalms really details how to do this, so that’s why we’re headed there.
November 19, 2010
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"I’m afraid they will get upset with me! I just don’t know what to say, or how to say it. Well, God’s sovereign, so if they’re going to be saved the Lord will take care of it and so I don’t need to speak up!" Excuses why people don’t share their faith are a mile long, and maybe you have one of your own. Today on Focal Point we’re reminded of our calling as Christians, and that is to tell the lost world they need to be reconciled to God. There really is no good reason not to do this.
November 18, 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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