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Ask Pastor Mike - Does God Hear All Prayers?

March 3, 2017
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Do all prayers get answered? What about prayers from unbelievers? Today on Focal Point, it’s time to sit down with Mike Fabarez and talk about an important topic we all wonder about…  Prayer. Why does it seem some prayers aren’t answered? It’s another edition of Ask Pastor Mike, straight from the pastor’s study. 

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Remembering his love for his friend Jonathan, the newly crowned king David asked if there were any descendants left “to whom he could show kindness.  That’s how crippled young Mephibosheth came to live at the king’s palace. On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez asks: To whom can YOU show favor, because you love God?
March 2, 2017
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Has anyone ever thanked you for serving God? Maybe you’ve humbly brushed such expressions aside. But did you know God values you?Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez reminds us that “The Lord is righteous, and He loves righteous deeds.” We’re exploring a simpler way to sanctification in his message, “Aiming At Love.”
March 1, 2017
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A billiard player who can take one shot and get multiple balls into different pockets has some serious skills! Thankfully, it’s not always necessary to be skilled in all things to do one thing well. On Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez says pursuing holiness is one example. Discover a straight shot to sanctified living.
February 28, 2017
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Having dual citizenship can be exciting!  But it can be challenging when the laws of one government overshadows the other. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers practical guidance for living as citizens of the world – and of heaven! Learn how to be active in political affairs without compromising your faith.
February 27, 2017
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You’re a follower of Jesus. But your friends or family may not be. How can we connect with them, without stumbling ourselves? Should we avoid them or join with them? On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez sits down to answer questions about your friendships with non-Christians. A helpful edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
February 24, 2017
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When Peter and the apostles were imprisoned for preaching, they seemed to defy their civic leaders when they responded, “we must obey God rather than men.” But on Focal Point today, Mike Fabarez presents a better biblical test to apply when we wonder about submitting to or resisting governmental authority.
February 23, 2017
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You don’t curse. But your boss swears like a sailor and prods your whole team to join him for drinks after hours! Do you join in? Or transfer out? On today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez defines the path to walk when you’re balancing the tension between submission to God — and earthly authority. 
February 22, 2017
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If you put a frog in a kettle and gradually turn up the heat, that frog won’t notice what’s happening until it’s too late! Sadly, that parallels the widespread loss of “civility” we’re seeing in public these days! On today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez examines this phenomena and turns to Romans 13 for the antidote.
February 21, 2017
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Submitting to earthly governments is vexing at times. We complain about decisions our politicians make and grumble about high taxes. But on this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez demonstrates how Jesus’ response to the civic leaders of his day provides a framework for how we can submit cheerfully to our government, and to God.
February 20, 2017
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Whether it’s the pressing deadlines, the long hours, or a difficult boss, work can sometimes feel more like a curse than a blessing. How’s your job going? Join us on Focal Point today, when Mike Fabarez discusses God’s view of work, retirement and rest.  It’s an “employee’s edition” of Ask Pastor Mike!
February 17, 2017
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Do You Feel Connected?
Hospitality is a crucial element in building Christian community and can be an effective tool for evangelism by showing Christ's love to others. But how can we be effective in this area of our lives? What does the Bible say about hospitality? Learn some practical and effective means of serving the Lord. Be sure to request the book The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community by Alexander Strauch with your generous donation this month.
Request Yours More resources

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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