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Condemned In Our Place—Part A

November 4, 2020
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Jesus is the embodiment of God, and through him he solved our greatest problem: sin. Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us learn how to appreciate the Great Exchange, where the perfection of Christ is granted to sinners like us so we can be forgiven and have eternal life.

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These days, it’s common to hear phrases like, “This is my truth.” Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that there IS absolute truth: the Bible. Despite the blurred lines and confusion over accepting the whole of scripture, we can’t pick and choose the parts we like while leaving the rest.
November 3, 2020
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We all make assumptions. Sometimes, what we believe will happen does. And sometimes it doesn’t, which can lend itself to frustration or anger. Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about Unmet Expectations, and about the time Herod Antipas met Jesus, but became disappointed when his idea of who Jesus was didn’t match with the reality.
November 2, 2020
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Politics is a hot topic as we’re all anticipating the Presidential election. That’s what’s coming up Friday when Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses politics and faith. As Christians, what should our role be? Should we wave banners of protest? Or should we refrain from getting involved?
October 30, 2020
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Many people treat faith in Jesus like a magic pill that will suddenly make our lives better, but that’s not quite right. Pastor Mike Fabarez is explaining that while God does have a wonderful plan for our lives, it may not be in the way we think when we first learn about God.
October 29, 2020
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Have you ever heard the phrase “playing with fire”? Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us understand how we’re “playing with fire” when we test the limits of God’s patience. It may seem exciting to get as close as we can to the line between right and wrong, but this behavior is a slippery slope.
October 28, 2020
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We sing about God’s patience and mercy, but what does that look like in real life? Well, many times, it comes in the form of second chances. Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching about our sinfulness, helping us recognize we don’t get to the “big” sins without a litany of “little” ones paving the way.
October 27, 2020
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When we know we’re not supposed to do something it makes us want to do it all the more, or is that just me? Pastor Mike Fabarez is addressing the subject of lawful authority. Even though it can feel like a bunch of rules and regulations piled on, they’re there for our own good.
October 26, 2020
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What are your thoughts about government spending policy? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers whether we must obey our administration, especially when we disagree with its actions! He’s taking on the question, “Should Christians pay their taxes, even if they don’t like what the government does with their money?” It’s a rousing edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
October 23, 2020
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Have you ever written someone off? This essentially erases everything, both good and bad, someone has done. It’s harsh but it’s nothing new. Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us better understand the trial of Jesus and why the Jewish high council was so hesitant to believe Jesus was the Messiah.
October 22, 2020
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In the New Testament, Caiaphas was a Jewish high priest who helped organize the plot to kill Jesus. And in Luke 22, Caiaphas was presiding over the trial of Jesus. Pastor Mike Fabarez is continuing a message called Stubborn Rejection, focusing on the trial.
October 21, 2020
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Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
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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Focal Point
P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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