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The Importance of Admitting the Obvious, Part 3

June 12, 2014
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If you want tacos … you won’t find them at an Italian restaurant.  And if you’re looking for a vegetarian meal … stay away from steakhouses!  Seems so evident, it’s not worth mentioning.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us of "The Importance of Admitting the Obvious".  Jesus said, Good trees bear good fruit. Bad trees bear bad fruit.  Why explain something so obvious?  Because we may not understand the difference between the two!
References: Luke 6:43-45

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It’s a frustrating nuisance to have a piece of dust in your eye.  That tiny irritant can make vision difficult.  But imagine how challenging it would be to see if you had a plank stuck in your eye instead!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez studies Jesus’ illustration of two people with vision problems.  It’s a warning on the dangers of hypocrisy, but also an affirmation of The Practical Value of Integrity.
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Reading God’s Word is like looking into a mirror. And sometimes the image reflected is not the person we really want to be!  It can be unpleasant at times to come face-to-face with our imperfections, but it’s really for our ultimate benefit! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez continues a message he previously started, called "The Practical Value of Integrity". It’s a challenge to take an honest look at ourselves and make sure we’re living what we believe.
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It’s all too easy to point the finger at public figures who claim to believe one way, but live another.  But before we go pointing the finger, Jesus asked us to take another look at ourselves.  Are we committed to a life of integrity?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez talks about closing the gap between what we preach and what we practice.
June 5, 2014
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Most of us have benefitted from the guidance of a spiritual leader. Maybe it was a loving pastor, a wise parent, or a spiritual mentor. It’s important to look to effective leaders who can help point us in the right direction. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says that you and I are also called to be wise leaders, too! Jesus explained that the spiritual progression of any disciple is from student…to teacher.
June 4, 2014
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An effective guide is someone who knows where to go and how to get there. Chances are, you’ve traveled through your share of mountains and valleys in your walk with God. Could you be the leader someone needs to help guide them in their journey of faith? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez is talking about the importance of choosing and becoming godly leaders.
June 3, 2014
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Currently, we’re in a series called "Christianity in Real Life". It’s a verse-by-verse understanding of Jesus’ sermon in Luke, chapter 6. So far we’ve seen how to handle our finances, deal with sadness, and respond to opposition. On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike looks at what Jesus has to say about another important issue -choosing leaders.
June 2, 2014
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Do people ever get under your skin?  Whether it’s the rude driver, the lazy coworker, or the unkind friend … people can annoy, frustrate and hurt us.  And it can leave us feeling bitter.  In order to resist those negative attitudes and keep a loving mindset toward others, Jesus gave us some helpful instructions in Luke, chapter 6.  On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll look at those guidelines in a message that pastor Mike calls, Godly Perspectives in a Godless World.
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When you hear the word, judge, who comes to mind?  A person in a long black robe with a menacing scowl?  Perhaps someone with a critical attitude who’s constantly wagging their finger?  We often equate judgment with condemnation, and we normally shy away from both.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez will put judging in its proper context.  Rather than forbid it, Jesus actually calls us to judge correctly and with love.
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Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
The Psalms speak to the human heart drawing us to worship and thankfulness in times of plenty and comforting us in times of trouble and distress. But what if you could uncover even more richness from God's songbook by understanding the context and intent of the psalmist? Now you can. Be sure to request the book Psalms: Everyday Bible Commentary by Robert L. Alden with your generous donation this month.
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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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