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Pastor Mike Fabarez

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Today's Cash and Tomorrow’s Credit – Part C

January 9, 2020
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Most people recognize the value of setting aside money now in order to enjoy a bigger return in the future. And yet, we can become so consumed with immediate results in this life that we forget to invest in eternal matters! Pastor Mike is helping us reset our financial priorities as he continues his series, Money Matters.

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Jesus made it clear that we're only stewards of our wealth, not owners. Everything we have belongs to God, and we'll have to give him an account for how we use it! Pastor Mike turns our attention to the practical implications of this truth, offering advice on stewarding well and building up treasure in heaven.
January 8, 2020
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As Christians, we believe that everything we have belongs to God. And yet, how often do we remember and acknowledge God's ownership when it comes to making financial decisions? And what would it look like, practically, to become a better steward of God's stuff? Pastor Mike tackles these questions as he continues the series, Money Matters.
January 7, 2020
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As we continue the deeply practical yet counter-cultural series, Money Matters, Pastor Mike urges us to use the resources God has entrusted to us in order to make eternal friends who will join us in God's Kingdom.  We're talking about stewarding our money In Light of God's Financial Forecast.
January 6, 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.
January 3, 2020
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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.
January 2, 2020
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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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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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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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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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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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Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
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.
Request Yours More resources

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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