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Examine Yourself

October 9, 2020
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Second Corinthians chapter 13 verse five says, “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith.” But … why? And what does “examine yourselves” even mean? Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about what a thriving relationship with God looks like and the importance of checking for fruit.

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Are you a friend of Christ? Your immediate reaction might be, “Of course!” But what if you encounter the same pressure disciples like Judas and Peter faced, how about then? Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us understand just how easy it is to deny Christ, despite our best intentions!
October 8, 2020
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It may be difficult to envision a day where the biggest pressure to deny Christ will come from within our own churches but for many congregations, it’s not far off! Pastor Mike Fabarez is warning us to remain vigilant about spiritual matters, keeping our guard up at all times.
October 7, 2020
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It’s easy to study the “bad guys” in scripture and assume we’ll never be like them. But is that really the case? If so, why does the Apostle Paul warn us to, “Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted”? Pastor Mike Fabarez is presenting a message about betrayers, focusing on Judas.
October 6, 2020
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Have you ever experienced a moment where, deep down, you know what God wants you to do but you don’t do it? Or maybe you’ve done the thing you know you shouldn’t doL Pastor Mike Fabarez is challenging us to demonstrate the change God has made in our lives—through our actions!
October 5, 2020
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Whether it’s muddling through video conference meetings, pressing deadlines, long hours, or a difficult boss, work can sometimes feel more like a curse than a blessing. How’s your job going? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses God’s view of work, retirement and rest.
October 2, 2020
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Sinners get punished for their sin. They get recompense for their sin. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us though we deserve a penalty, God made a way to release us from our death sentence. His name is Jesus Christ and he’s the perfect substitute to atone for our sins—he wipes it away!
October 1, 2020
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Do you consider yourself a good person? Most people do, at least on a basic level. But those who know Jesus as Lord understand we’re sinful to our core and need a Savior to rescue us from death so we can have eternal life. Pastor Mike Fabarez introduces a message called Pain and Temptation.
September 30, 2020
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There’s a tender balance between planning and trusting in God for provision. Pastor Mike Fabarez is continuing his teaching on Provision and Planning. There may be times Jesus calls us to go and not bring provisions, like he did with the disciples. But how do we know when that’s the case?
September 29, 2020
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We know God will provide for our needs but does that mean should wait for everything to come to us? Of course not! Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching about balancing Provision and Planning. Even though we don’t know how God will provide, we still need to move forward with making plans, in faith!
September 28, 2020
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Maybe you’ve heard people say, “That’s your truth, this is my truth.” Or perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “I’m speaking my truth.” But is there such a thing as THE truth? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the question, “Is anything absolutely true in a relative world?”
September 25, 2020
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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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P.O. Box 2850 
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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