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Knowing How to Know More of What God Knows -Part B

February 18, 2021
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From our earliest years, we all naturally buck against authority. We hate being told what to do. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why this desire for autonomy is dangerous to our spiritual well-being. Learn how to defer to the ultimate authority, the One who knows best, in this study of First Corinthians.

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Ever face a big decision, and wish there was just a flashing sign in the heavens telling you what to do? How do we become wise and know God’s will for our lives? Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches how to heed God’s wisdom!
February 17, 2021
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Companies will go to all kinds of lengths and gimmicks to convince people to buy their products. That’s fine in the world of sales, but, sharing the gospel isn’t a sales pitch! Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the only strategy we should be using when telling someone about Jesus.
February 16, 2021
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Sharing your faith can be pretty intimidating, right? From a worldly perspective, the message just seems a little weird, or even silly! So how can we become more confident and find the right words to say? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that we’re not alone when we preach the gospel.
February 15, 2021
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It’s hard to get pumped up for something that doesn’t last. Whether it’s working out, or working for a living, our enthusiasm plummets without lasting rewards. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why the rewards God has promised can help us see, “Why It’s All Worth It!”
February 12, 2021
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Have you ever tried sharing the Gospel with someone who thought it was a work of fiction? It can be difficult to find a way to describe the life-changing truth in words non-Christians can understand and accept!
February 11, 2021
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Calling God our “helper” is biblical. King David penned these very words in Psalm 54:4 when he said, “Behold, God is my helper.” However, we need to be cautious of what we mean when we use this phrase in relation to God.
February 10, 2021
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We’ve likely heard the Apostle Paul’s warning to give all credit to God for our success, our intelligence and anything good in our lives. In fact, he concludes First Corinthians chapter one by saying, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” But what does that mean, exactly?
February 9, 2021
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From contracts to fine print, in today’s world we need everything in writing! It’s natural for us to want our calling from God to be in unmistakable terms as well. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to walk in faith, trusting God’s plan without having many details or answers, or even a destination!
February 8, 2021
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Does God exist? Either way, how do you know? It’s a loaded question … one that has grave repercussions for everyone, everywhere … according to the answer. Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses and responds to this fundamental question, with the wisdom of scripture and reason.
February 5, 2021
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Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a new message called, Looking for Wisdom in All the Wrong Places. God hasn’t called us to be religious existentialists—free agents who determine our own actions—but instead He wants us to be faithful followers. So how do we balance this expectation with free will?
February 4, 2021
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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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Laguna Hills, CA 92654
 
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