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Closing the Distance Between Reputations & Reality – Part B

July 5, 2022
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There’s a lot of advice out there for managing your reputation. And if we’re not careful, we’ll start to believe that what people think about us is more important than who we really are! Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching from 2 Peter where we’re reminded that “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.”

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Would you say you have a good reputation? And does it matter to God? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that even though we know better, it’s easy to focus more on outward appearances than what’s in our hearts.
July 4, 2022
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Foul language grabs our attention. You hear it in the news, on late shows, and even in the office. It’s got built-in shock value! But is there ever a reason for it to be coming from the pulpit? We’re going to Ask Pastor Mike about the use and abuse of profanity in churches.
July 1, 2022
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We talk a lot about being on the “straight and narrow” path. And yet there are so many opportunities, even within the church, to stray off of it! Pastor Mike Fabarez makes a strong case for the importance of having discernment and rejecting the world’s lies.
June 30, 2022
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If someone asked you what the secret to happiness is, how would you respond? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us how easy it is to believe the world’s lie that money is what makes us happy.
June 29, 2022
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Our society is obsessed with taking the easy way out! And yet, as Christians, we’re called to a higher standard. In a world where the pursuit of pleasure is celebrated, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that God’s call is to another path.
June 28, 2022
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Would you consider yourself enslaved? It may be hard to imagine, but in Romans 6, the Apostle Paul says we’re either slaves to sin or to righteousness. Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us identify which master we’re following.
June 27, 2022
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Our culture seems dead set on tearing down the traditional family. But the Bible affirms the beauty and blessing of this fundamental unit! Pastor Mike Fabarez sets down biblical guidance for strengthening family ties.
June 24, 2022
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We live in a society that celebrates self-indulgence and comfort, and it’s easy to feel entitled to “the good life.” Pastor Mike Fabarez continues his study of our culture’s hedonistic obsession with pleasure and how we as Christians should respond.
June 23, 2022
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When you look at the actions of most world leaders, it’s easy to spot underlying motivations of power, authority and wealth. Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches about our human quest for power and contrasts it with the biblical principles for leadership.
June 22, 2022
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As Americans, we celebrate individuality and personal freedom. But Pastor Mike Fabarez points out that at times. this cultural value conflicts with scripture—especially when it comes to respecting those in authority we disagree with.
June 21, 2022
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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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