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Affectation Part 2

May 20, 2019
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It's been said, "Just because you're in a garage doesn’t mean you're a car." External factors—like where you hang out—don't necessarily prove who you are on the inside. Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the danger of having the outward appearance of Christianity without a true change of heart.

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Some people try to ignore it. Others believe it's nothing but a figment of our imagination. So is there really such a thing as SIN? Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the reality of our sin nature and why it’s important we address it! It’s another edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
May 17, 2019
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Special effects create dramatic illusions on the big screen. This kind of "affectation" is fun in film! But Mike Fabarez explains how affectation in our spiritual lives can be an Obstacle on the Road to Christ. We're talking about when someone has an outward appearance of righteousness without an inward change of heart.
May 16, 2019
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When walking from a dark room into direct sunlight, the transition is often painful. And Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that the same can be true of spiritual light. Moving from the darkness of sin and embracing the light of the gospel requires painful exposure. But it leads to life!
May 15, 2019
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Sometimes, we think that if our unbelieving loved ones could just see Jesus face-to-face, or if they could witness a miracle, they would believe. But, is unbelief really based on a lack of evidence? Mike Faabrez addresses this problem as he continues our series called, Obstacles on the Road to Christ.
May 14, 2019
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Spend any time on a secular college campus, and you'll meet plenty of people who know a lot of information about the Bible. And yet, tragically, that information may not have made it from their head to their heart. Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us understand the barriers that keep our unbelieving friends from saving faith.
May 13, 2019
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In a good world gone bad, it can feel like evil is running wild. Where did all this wickedness come from, and will it ever end? Friday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at the problem of evil and the answers that offer us hope. It's another fascinating edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
May 10, 2019
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As believers, we look at the incredible complexity of nature and know it must have been designed by a Creator! And yet, our unbelieving neighbors look at the same evidence and come to a different conclusion. Why is that? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses that question as he continues his series called Obstacles on the Road to Christ.
May 9, 2019
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Have you ever met someone who was completely opposed to Christianity, and no matter how eloquently you defended your faith, nothing seemed to be enough to convince them? Wednesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why some people seem unwilling to genuinely consider the claims of scripture.
May 8, 2019
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Skeptics often claim to have intellectual barriers to Christianity. We can certainly address their concerns, but most of the time, the real barrier isn't actually their academic objections. More often than not, those are just a smokescreen to distract from a greater concern. So, what's really holding them back? Discover the answer Tuesday on Focal Point!
May 7, 2019
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Monday on Focal Point, we're dealing with a problem that's rampant in our day and age. It's the idea that you need to add something to the gospel, as if the cross isn't enough for salvation.  Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals some of the subtle ways this pops up in our culture and helps us check our own hearts against this dangerous deception.
May 6, 2019
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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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