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Working the Plan, Part 1b

November 21, 2012
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Being More Intentional About Your Life
Most of us can think back to the ambitious plans we laid for our lives five, ten, or twenty years ago. Well, it’s likely that things have turned out a little different than you expected. Even the best-laid plans can be overturned by surprises along the way. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez offers biblical wisdom on allowing God to guide our schedules.

References: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

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Being More Intentional About Your LifeIn high school, we strategically plan for graduation. In college, we focus on our goals for a future career. And when we get married or build a family, we establish new plans for our home and kids. But how often do we map out an intentional strategy for our spiritual life? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to be purposeful about our walk with God.
November 20, 2012
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Our Investment in People We’ve Yet to MeetMost of us understand the basic principles of wise investing. We take a portion of our resources and spend them on opportunities that’ll eventually reap benefits for us in the future. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez provides an inside tip on a great investment opportunity. Worldly wealth may come and go, but there are ways we can contribute our time and resources to produce eternal rewards.
November 19, 2012
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A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection LifeIn this broken world, our bodies are exposed to disabilities, disease, and pain. And on the inside, we’re vulnerable to emotional wounds as well. But one of the great hopes of a follower of Jesus is the promise of a brand-new body that’s free and whole. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez elaborates on the marvelous details of our perfected physical bodies.
November 16, 2012
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A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection LifeWe all have special events that we look forward to. Whether it’s an extravagant wedding, a much-needed vacation or a family-style holiday, we recognize that these occasions are worth the wait. But are we anxiously waiting for the return of Jesus? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez prompts us to live in anticipation of this great event. Though the date is hidden, Christ promised that He would return, and that should impact our everyday decisions.
November 15, 2012
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A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection LifeWhen we look in the mirror every day, we catch a glimpse of the inevitable law of nature…that everything wears out with time. One day, that process will finally catch up with us, and our bodies will be placed in the ground. But the Bible promises that our physical bodies will be made new. We’ll enter the grave one way…but we’ll emerge drastically different! On this edition of Focal Point, we continue a study in 1 Corinthians. Mike Fabarez provides us with "A Closer Look at Post-Resurrection Life."
November 14, 2012
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Guarding Our Hope in a World That Doesn’t Have ItIn our world today, there is a chorus of different voices, each vying for our attention. And the more we listen to a particular influence, the more we may be tempted to follow their way of thinking. That’s why, on this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez cautions us to practice discernment! If we aren’t firmly grounded in the doctrines of our faith…we’re liable to fall for anything! Mike Fabarez is wrapping up a message called, "Guarding Our Hope in a World That Doesn’t Have It."
November 13, 2012
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Guarding Our Hope in a World That Doesn’t Have ItThe doctrine of sin…the Trinity…the resurrection. They sound like philosophies best kept within the walls of a college or a seminary. But on this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez highlights the critical importance of holding fast to right doctrine. Though we may not even realize it, the implications of what we believe, and why we believe it, ripple through every avenue of our lives. We’re in 1 Corinthians 15 and this message is titled, "Guarding Our Hope in a World that Doesn’t Have It."
November 12, 2012
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Living in Light of Christ’s Victory Over DeathBefore He left, Jesus encouraged us to have hope, knowing that He had overcome the world, sin, and even death. Yet, when we look around, we don’t see much evidence of Christ’s victory. We still struggle with sin, we still experience death, and the world’s problems seem to be getting worse! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to 1 Corinthians to answer the question…is our hope in the present, or in the future? It’s part of a study called, "Life’s Last Enemy."
November 9, 2012
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Living in Light of Christ’s Victory Over DeathLike a pioneer blazing a trail into uncharted territory, Jesus charted a path through death, and into a new and glorious life. And if we chose to follow Him, we can be confident we’ll reach our eternal destination. But if we forge our own trail, we’re bound to lose our way. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez explains that lasting hope isn’t found in our own efforts or in other paths. This edition's study in 1 Corinthians is titled, "Living in Light of Christ’s Victory Over Death."
November 8, 2012
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Living in Light of Christ’s Victory Over DeathSometimes the journey of life can seem like an uphill road. Loaded with burdens or worries, we barely have the energy just to put one foot in front of another. Thankfully, the Bible provides the encouragement we need to keep going. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us to stay focused on our eternal destination…knowing that something amazing lies at the end of the road. Our study in 1 Corinthians continues with the message, "Living in Light of Christ’s Victory Over Death."
November 7, 2012
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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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