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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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Joy-Part B

May 6, 2021
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Some people claim that if you follow Christ, you’ll automatically enjoy health, wealth, and happiness. Now, that’s clearly not the case! But the Bible does say that genuine believers will be marked with overflowing joy. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can have a happy, joyful spirit even when things are hard!

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If joy is a feeling, how could God command us to “rejoice always”? Well, Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles that question as he continues our study of the Fruit of the Spirit. If you think joy is an unemotional, abstract thing, get ready for some good news!
May 5, 2021
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What is love, really? Some have said it’s a warm feeling of affection, physical attraction, or esteem for someone’s character. But when the Bible speaks of love, is that what we should have in mind? Pastor Mike Fabarez defines biblical love and explains why it’s so foundational to the Christian faith.
May 4, 2021
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If you’ve ever tried gardening, you know it takes careful, daily work. But thankfully, our God is a skilled gardener! As Pastor Mike Fabarez kicks off a new series called, Summer Fruit, we’ll be learning about the characteristics God wants to cultivate in our lives and what our role is in the process.
May 3, 2021
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Many celebrities maintain the illusion of eternal youth through diet, exercise, and maybe a nip-and-tuck here and there. Plastic surgery used to be performed mainly on accident victims or for life-threatening health conditions, but is it right to go under the knife for purely cosmetic reasons? Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a biblical response.
April 30, 2021
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In general, people tend to see themselves in one of two ways. Either they think they’re a pretty good person, or they think they’re so bad, they’re beyond saving. But Pastor Mike Fabarez corrects the problems with both perspectives!
April 29, 2021
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Remember when you were a kid and your parents told you not to do something? And suddenly it was the only think you could think about? Our sin nature hates being told no. But Pastor Mike Fabarez gives some compelling reasons to resist sin even when no one’s watching!
April 28, 2021
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When we think about idols, we often picture golden statues and ancient temples. But idols aren’t a thing of the past! Pastor Mike Fabarez describes some of the most common modern-day idols and the consequences of following our hearts’ desires in place of God.
April 27, 2021
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Most of us would say we’re pretty busy. But if we really break down every hour of the day, we probably waste a lot of time scrolling on our phones or binging on Netflix. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to consider where we can make some changes to make more time for ministry!
April 26, 2021
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Down through the ages, countless people have offered their opinions about what hell is or isn’t like. But what God says about hell is what matters most! Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses hell as it’s presented in the Bible and addresses a lot of the questions people continue to wrestle with.
April 23, 2021
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Every day, there are countless things vying for our attention. We have family, friends, work, hobbies, and church… not to mention the endless opportunities for entertainment! How do we decide where to direct our time? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us to keep first things first, putting God’s Kingdom priorities before everything else.
April 22, 2021
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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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