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When God Makes a Promise Part 1b

April 12, 2011
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Do you sometimes ponder what’s going to happen after you die, and  can we be absolutely sure we’re headed for heaven? Hebrews chapter six will really serve to help give us a confidence boost, and through this study we’ll show you how you can be confident of who you are and where you’re going. It all hinges on God’s promises, which never fails. 

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You may feel as though there’s not a lot we can really count on in this world of ours today, but as we’ll see today on Focal Point, we can be absolutely confident of who we are, who’s we are, and where we’re going. Recently we’ve been camped out in chapter six of Hebrews, which is all about assurance. We’ve seen how to make absolutely sure that we’re God’s and on our way to heaven. We need to pause now to consider whether or not God’s promises are sure! Pastor Mike Fabarez will soon show us that God not only wants you to be sure you’re His, but also to be confident that His promises can be counted on!
April 11, 2011
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Many people, including Christians, have their doubts regarding whether or not they’re really saved and on their way to heaven. Maybe that describes you right now? Today on Focal Point, we’ll seek an answer to the all important question, “Am I really a Christian?” We’ll be wrapping up Mike Fabarez’ four part series called, “Almost a Christian.” Can we really know, this side of heaven, if we’re a Christian or not? I'm happy to say we can. Pastor Mike says there are a few things always found in a genuine Christian, and let’s see if they are resident in our own lives.
April 8, 2011
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I think we’ve all had an “almost” experience we can look back upon. Whether it’s almost passing a class in school, almost winning in a sporting event, or perhaps for you it was almost getting that guy or girl of your dreams! But there is no more devastating reality than being an almost Christian, and yet Scripture says many fall into that category. How can we be sure we’re not an almost Christian? Our present series here on Focal Point is helping us with that. In fact, the series is called, “Almost a Christian.” Today in part four, Pastor Mike Fabarez underscores the right Gospel and how to rightly respond to it. 
April 7, 2011
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What a tragedy it would be to actually miss Christ amid the benefits of church, and yet that tragedy is being lived out before our very own eyes. How can we make sure it doesn’t happen to us? How do we really know that we’re a Christian, and don’t fall into this "almost" category? Hebrews six can help us with this, and that’s where we take you on this Wednesday. What a prime opportunity for self-examination this is. Pastor Mike says there are a couple of things to look for, and the first as we learned last time, is a Godward direction in life. Second, we need to look for more victory over sin.
April 6, 2011
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At Focal Point, our aim is to keep Jesus Christ the Focal Point of our message and methods. Really, Christ ought to be the focal point of our lives when you get right down to it. That point will be amplified today as we move along in our series, “Almost a Christian.” As we examine the difference that really matters, we’ll be taking a look at where we’re at with God today.
April 5, 2011
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Maybe you can think of someone who had a significant connection with the church, even claimed to be a Christian, and then turned away from it! Our hearts ache when we see something like that happen, but was that person ever a Christian? Today on Focal Point, we encounter a sobering passage in Hebrews six which confronts the sin of apostasy. Is the “falling away” spoken of here referring to a stumbling in the Christian life, or is it more along the lines of a serious renouncing of the truth and indulgence in sin? A good number in the church have reached the wrong conclusions after studying this passage. So we’d do well to carefully look at it now with Pastor Mike Fabarez. 
April 4, 2011
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If you’ve ever studied Hebrews six before, perhaps you were left with a few questions. At first glance, it may appear to some to be saying that someone can actually lose their salvation, and some do teach that today. Let’s take it a step further: maybe you’re fearful of losing your own salvation? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a closer look at spiritual defection. As you’ll soon see, real faith endures to the end. Take a careful look in the mirror as we present part two of “Almost a Christian.” 
April 1, 2011
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Pastor Mike Fabarez is in series called, “Almost a Christian.” As the name implies, there are those living today who fall into the category of almost a Christian. Maybe you can think of someone in your own life that perhaps walked an aisle, prayed a prayer and claims to be a Christian. But you sure wouldn’t know it by the life they are now living. What are we to make of this, and how do we really know if they are a Christian or not? Let’s not only look at the lives of others, but in the mirror as well, to see if we’re an almost Christian. Mike helps us make sure we don’t miss Christ amid the benefits of church.
March 31, 2011
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Hebrews six has long been discussed, analyzed, and some have drawn wrong conclusions after studying it. Today we begin a series framed around it. Here on Focal Point, we enter into a series called, “Almost a Christian,” and it’s designed to reveal the difference between an almost Christian and the authentic. What a tragedy it would be to think you’re in the family of God, only to find out on judgment day that you were almost a Christian. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen to us. Pastor Mike Fabarez has us carefully consider if we’re married to, or merely dating, Christ.
March 30, 2011
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When it comes to what lies beyond this life, there is a lot that we just don’t know!  With that said, God does tell us some important things about the future, and what’s on the horizon. We’ll take a look at a couple of them today on Focal Point. Pastor Mike Fabarez is going through Hebrews right now. Our present series is called, “Drink Your Milk,” and as the name implies, we’re being encouraged to get some of the basics of Christianity mastered. The basics Mike will focus on today have to do with what happens beyond this life.
March 29, 2011
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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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