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When Frogs Become Princes, Part 3A

May 16, 2013
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How to Know If You’re Faking It

It’s a good rule of thumb:  If something walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck, it’s a safe bet to say… it’s a duck!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says it works the same way with us.  As we walk, talk, and act like Christ, it’s a sure sign that we’re really Christians!  The biblical term for this godly progression of faith is sanctification.
References: Colossians 1:23

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Living in Light of Implausible Love Is there anything more amazing than the grace of God?  It cleanses us from sin, washes away our shame, frees us to obey the Lord, and paves the way for our entrance into heaven.  And this incredible gift is free to those who choose to take it!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that this incredible display of love from God was very costly.  How should we respond to such a remarkable gift?
May 15, 2013
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Living in Light of Implausible Love God’s grace is an amazing gift.  We don’t deserve it, we can’t buy it, and we certainly can’t earn the love of God.  Yet, while grace is completely free to us, it cost God greatly.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines what God was willing to pay to order to save us from our sins.  Once we realize the cost, we’ll never again view God’s grace the same way.
May 14, 2013
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The Problem with Being Ugly When we gaze into the mirror, we might like what we see.  Sure, there are a few wrinkles, some faint love handles, maybe a blemish here or there.  But over-all, we’re not unattractive people, are we?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez holds up the mirror of Scripture to give us an honest reflection of our spiritual appearance.  And it’s not a pretty picture!  The bad news is that sin has marred our image.  But Colossians, Chapter 1, provides some good news.
May 13, 2013
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The Problem with Being UglyOur culture is big on the value of self-esteem.  We’re encouraged to see ourselves as beautiful, intelligent, and perfect.  But the Bible doesn’t concede to such dishonest self- flattery.  Instead, God’s Word delivers a true appraisal of our shortcomings before a holy God.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to a passage from Colossians that should encourage us not because it bolsters our self-image, but rather because it details how God loves us in spite of our flaws.
May 10, 2013
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What to Do if He is Really the God of Your LifeAs the summer months are almost upon us, the Christmas holidays are probably the farthest thing from your mind.  Yet the miraculous event of Jesus’ birth and the incredible gift He offers is something we can celebrate any day of the year!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez delivers a Christmas message, with year-round application.
May 9, 2013
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What to Do if He is Really God of Our ChurchIf you’re ever looking for evidence of Christ’s influence on earth, look no further than the church.  The Body of Christ continues to be His hands and feet in the world, furthering Christ’s mission to reach people everywhere with the gospel.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reflects on the authority and leadership of Jesus in our own congregation.
May 8, 2013
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What to Do if He is Really the God of Our Church Have you noticed that when two people share similar interests or passions, they grow even closer together?  There’s something about working towards the same goal that strengthens and builds loving connections.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that in the same way, we’ll never be closer to Christ than when we share His passion for the church!
May 7, 2013
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What to Do if He is Really the God of CreationIt’s astonishing to think that the Architect who formed the entire universe is the very same person who worked as a small town carpenter over two thousand years ago.  Yet, the Scripture proclaims that all creation is the result of Jesus Christ’s handiwork.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explores Christ’s impressive résumé found in the book of Colossians.
May 6, 2013
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What to Do if He is Really the God of CreationFrom the varied colors of a sunset, to the diverse melodies in music, the signature of the Creator can be admired by men and women all around the world.  And according to Scripture, that Person walked onto this earth two-thousand years ago.  On this edition of Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that Jesus the Creator certainly deserves an appropriate response from us! 
May 3, 2013
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What to Do if He is Really God He probably looked like most guys born and raised in the backwaters of Galilee.  Yet, the Apostle Paul said that the carpenter named Jesus was the very image of God!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us back to that miraculous event two thousand years ago when the infinite God took human form in the person of Jesus.
May 2, 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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