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Pastor Mike Fabarez

Post-Christmas Contentment

December 25, 2020

After a hard year, we’re all in need of some Christmas cheer. But when the gifts have been opened and the decorations come down, is that the end? Recapture a lasting joy as Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about Post-Christmas Contentment.

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Take a break from the wrapping and cooking and other preparations and join us as we focus on preparing our hearts to celebrate the incarnation! Pastor Mike Fabarez is talking about the first Christmas gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Ever wonder why these three items are named specifically? Is there symbolic significance?
December 24, 2020
At this point in the year, most of us have already finished our Christmas shopping. But Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to give that shopping list a second look to see if there are any areas where we can be over-the-top generous in order to express God’s love to others.
December 23, 2020
This time of year, a lot of us try to be more intentional with our generosity. It feels good to make someone smile, right? But, as Christians, we have a much greater reason to give than just that warm fuzzy feeling! Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the true motivation behind biblical generosity and urges us to step outside our comfort zone.
December 22, 2020
Think back to the best Christmas present you ever received as a child. You likely cherish the memories, but did those gifts have any lasting impact? Pastor Mike Fabarez calls us to consider the greatest gift we’ve ever received and how it ought to change our lives every day, from now through eternity.
December 21, 2020
Hanging stockings, stringing lights, decking the hall. Christmas is jam-packed with so many traditions. But, where did these traditions come from? Are we really celebrating Jesus’s birth or are we perpetuating pagan rituals? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this fascinating question from a listener like you.
December 18, 2020
It seems there are always debates surrounding the holidays. But Pastor Mike Fabarez draws our attention to a much more important Christmas Controversy surrounding the identity of Jesus Christ. Who was the little baby in the manger? And what difference does His birth make in our lives today?
December 17, 2020
Well the advertisements this time of year often talk about peace on earth, coming together, and spreading love and harmony. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that when we look closely at the biblical account, we see that Christmas is a divisive event. Learn why the true message of Christmas is actually quite controversial.
December 16, 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? The twinkling lights and warm smells wafting from the kitchen. But, have you ever wondered if we’ve lost sight of what we’re really celebrating? Pastor Mike Fabarez is presenting a special Christmas message to remind us of the glorious implications of the incarnation.
December 15, 2020
Pastor Mike Fabarez wraps up our study in Luke 24 called, The Defeat of Death. We’re looking ahead to the promise of eternal life with Christ and gaining a glimpse of what resurrected life will be like.
December 14, 2020
Jesus came as the Prince of Peace. Yet, as we look around, it seems like chaos and conflict are still running rampant in the world. Why is that? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, we’ll answer a listener’s poignant question, “Where’s the peace God promised?”
December 11, 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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