Defeating the Fire-Breathing Marriage-Part A

January 25, 2022

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“Husbands love your wives as Christ loves the church.” This command may feel like a very big task—maybe even impossible! But if we want a healthy marriage, it’s absolutely necessary! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez exhorts husbands to lead their wives with agape love.

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Conquering the Two-Headed Family Part B

The Bible specifically names husbands as the head of the household. But many Christians struggle to understand how this dynamic can work in a modern-day family. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches that when wives recognize their husbands as leader of the home, everyone benefits.

January 24, 2022

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What is a Biblical Marriage?

We’re often told to put Christ at the center of our marriage. But what exactly does that mean and how does it look day-to-day? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez invites his wife, Carlynn, to talk to women on the important topic of building a biblical marriage.

January 21, 2022

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Conquering the Two-Headed Family-Part A

Have you ever heard the saying, “There are too many cooks in the kitchen”? It means there’s too many people trying to be in charge! And this is especially problematic in the home. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the controversial subject of headship in the home.

January 20, 2022

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Making Sure You’re Making a Difference-Part B

People can be hard to deal with at times. But we were never meant to live our lives alone or leave others to their own devices! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez exhorts us to admonish others, to redirect them when they head the wrong direction, and to do it in a way that is loving and kind.

January 19, 2022

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Making Sure You’re Making a Difference-Part A

Just as our friends make our own lives richer, the Bible calls on us to make a positive impact on the lives of our peers, as well. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us to “let the word of Christ dwell in us richly” so that we can help others grow.

January 18, 2022

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Protecting Our Friendships with Agape-Part B

We often think about how to be better parents or better spouses. But how often do we strive to become better friends? Finding ways to not only maintain but cultivate lasting friendships is key to Kingdom living. And today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us how protecting our friendships with agape is just as important.

January 17, 2022

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Is There a Hell?

Is hell a real place … or simply a metaphor? Does our loving God really condemn people to eternal punishment? And … how can we balance an understanding of God’s grace with this uncomfortable doctrine? Pastor Mike Fabarez leads us in searching the scriptures … to answer these sobering questions.

January 14, 2022

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Protecting Our Friendships with Agape-Part A

What is agape love? We hear that phrase used a lot in Christian circles, but what is it, exactly? Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about what it means to lay our lives down for our friends. Love isn’t always pleasant and enjoyable. Sometimes it requires sacrifice!

January 13, 2022

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Practicing Wholehearted Forgiveness-Part B

Jesus commanded us to forgive others in the same way he has forgiven us. He doesn’t just forgive a little bit … he forgives completely and totally … and we need to do the same! Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to let go of the hurt and pain … and experience forgiveness.

January 12, 2022

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Practicing Wholehearted Forgiveness-Part A

We can’t expect relationships to be perfect. In fact, Jesus’ own disciples failed Him all the time and He still forgave them! But forgiveness is never optional. Pastor Mike Fabarez gives us some practical teaching on giving grace instead of blame.

January 11, 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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