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What to Do When God Makes You Wait, Part 1

December 8, 2014
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Is there anything more frustrating than being on the phone and hearing … “Please hold”?  We can quickly lose patience waiting for an answer.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says there are moments when it seems like God has us on hold.  We’ve called … and called … but all we seem to get is a busy signal.  In those moments, we need to remember that Silent Night of Christ’s birth.

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On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring a question sent in by a listener.
December 5, 2014
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Have you ever been reading a good book and been tempted to skip to the last page?  The suspense has been building page after page … and you just have to know how the story ends!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez concludes our mini-series on Christian basics by flipping to the final chapter of human history.  It’s the conclusion of God’s epic redemption story, from the fall of mankind to the return of Jesus.
December 4, 2014
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Many great movies, TV shows, and books have been ruined by people giving away the ending!  Most of the time, we don’t want to know the details of our favorite stories.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides a “spoiler alert” that we want to hear!  Right now, we’re living in the middle chapters of history.  But the final pages have been written.  So let’s take a peek at the conclusion!
December 3, 2014
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Everything that has a beginning also has an end.  Including our world!  But have you ever wondered—“how will it all end?”  Because so many books, movies and TV programs paint a grim picture of the world’s finale.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers an introduction … to the conclusion of human history!  The final chapters are not something we need to fear, but look forward to with excitement!
December 2, 2014
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Justification and sanctification.  These two words don’t often come up in everyday conversation.  And yet, these two words are active and working in the life of every Christian!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides an introduction, or maybe a refresher, on being justified and being sanctified.  Understanding what these words mean, and the role they play in our lives, can build up our faith and make it stronger!
December 1, 2014
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On this edition of Focal Point, we’ll be exploring a question sent in by a listener.
November 28, 2014
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Justification and sanctification.  Two words that might echo down the halls of a seminary, but are not often heard in our everyday conversations.  But what may seem like two academic words actually have immense, practical value for us right now.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains what these two words mean … and why they form the foundation of our Christian faith.  It’s not only theologians who need to grasp these truths!
November 27, 2014
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You’ll never see a newborn baby chowing down on a prime rib dinner.  On the other hand, it’s a problem if a mature adult is still drinking milk from a baby bottle!  On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez is in the middle of a mini-series in Hebrews called ... Drink Your Milk.  It’s a look at the very basics of Christianity—where every believer should start.  But as we grow in our faith, our appetite for God’s Word should increase!
November 26, 2014
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On this edtion of Focal Point, we’ve reached chapter 6 in our study of Hebrews.  This New Testament chapter serves as an introduction to faith.  Think of it like “Christianity 101.”  It’s a study on the fundamentals of our faith and why they’re essential.
November 25, 2014
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If you were to sum up the Christian faith in a few words, what would they be?  Well, Scripture offers two foundational words for our belief—Repentance and faith.  Sounds simple, right?  Well, actually, there are quite a few myths about what these words mean.  Maybe you’ve heard a few yourself.  Last time we looked at some misunderstandings about repentance.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points out a few myths about faith.
November 24, 2014
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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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