New Year’s Resolutions

January 3, 2020

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It's a New Year, and time to make those annual resolutions. What'll it be for you? Lose a few pounds? Take up a new hobby? Maybe kick a bad habit or two? If you're game for a few worthwhile ideas, Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges the willing and able with New Year goal-setting advice.

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In Light of God’s Financial Forecast – Part B

On this edition of Focal Point, we're looking at a surprising and often misunderstood parable that Jesus told about a dishonest manager who cheats his master out of wealth. And then, Jesus tells his disciples to be like that dishonest manager! Obviously, there’s more to this parable than meets the eye. So, Pastor Mike is unpacking the meaning and application.

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In Light of God’s Financial Forecast – Part A

As we dive into the New Year, we're kicking things off with a new series called, Money Matters. Money can be a sensitive subject, but the Bible never hesitates to address this matter, so neither should we! And Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us think through our budgets In Light of God’s Financial Forecast.

January 1, 2020

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Managing Your Emotions & Taming Your Tongue – Part C

Remember the old saying, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me?" Well, words may not cause physical damage, but they can certainly cause a lot of pain! Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us to reign in our tongues as he concludes his series called, Wisdom from Proverbs.

December 31, 2019

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Managing Your Emotions & Taming Your Tongue – Part B

Most people speak about 22,000 words per day. And scripture makes it clear that those words have power to either hurt or heal. So, how can we train our tongues to avoid sin and build others up instead? Mike Fabarez provides some practical steps we can take to manage our emotions and tame our tongues.

December 30, 2019

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Is Jesus the Only Way?

Mohammed, Buddha, Joseph Smith, L. Ron Hubbard… we're all acquainted with charismatic leaders who claimed to know a path to spiritual enlightenment. And why couldn't there be many paths to God? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses a tough question about Jesus' uniquely exclusive claim to be "the way, the truth and the life."

December 27, 2019

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Managing Your Emotions & Taming Your Tongue – Part A

As we return to a practical series, we began earlier this month called, Wisdom from Proverbs, our topic is one that will likely hit home for a lot of us: Managing Your Emotions and Taming Your Tongue. Pastor Mike Fabarez is reminding us that our words carry weight and we need to use them with care.

December 26, 2019

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Sharing Like the Shepherds – Part B

Christmas is a yearly reminder to pause and reflect on the greatest gift we've ever received: Jesus Christ. But, have you ever considered what you might give to Christ? That's our subject as Pastor Mike Fabarez wraps up a series called, Christmas Presents!

December 25, 2019

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Sharing Like the Shepherds – Part A

With Christmas approaching, I'm sure you've got a pile of gifts under your tree just waiting to be handed out to your friends and family. It's a wonderful feeling, giving a gift to someone you love. So, Pastor Mike Fabarez is describing the best gifts we can give… to Christ!

December 24, 2019

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Serving Like the Angels – Part C

Angels play a key role in the Christmas story, bringing the news of Jesus' conception to Mary and Joseph and later, proclaiming his birth to the shepherds. But what can we learn from these angelic visitors? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that the angels provide an excellent example of selfless service.

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Magi

There are few biblical characters quite as intriguing and mysterious as the Wise Men, or Magi, in the Christmas narrative. Who were these men? Where did they come from? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles these questions and more on this edition of Ask Pastor Mike.

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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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