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Understanding Obedience as Christ Does Part 1

July 10, 2018
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If Jesus is simply another teacher, we can opt to heed His instructions—or not. But if Jesus is LORD … Whoa! We'd better listen up! Tuesday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about "Understanding Obedience as Christ Does." Learn to tune your ears to the Master.

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A good tree produces sweet fruit.  A bad tree produces bad fruit. That seems fairly evident. So why did Jesus stress "The Importance of Admitting the Obvious?" Monday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can use this principle to identify the fruit of inner transformation.    
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July 6, 2018
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You may know someone whose life is vastly different since they've met Jesus Christ.  Maybe that person is YOU!  But how does that miraculous process happen?  Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez gives a revealing account of how the process of transformation unfolds in your life.    
July 5, 2018
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It's tough to master algebra if ya can't do simple math.  And when it comes to living with faith, we could all use a refresher in the basics. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses the fundamentals of right living to tackle the bigger problems of life. 
July 4, 2018
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You wouldn't trust a mechanic who's never driven a car. Would you trust your spiritual life to someone who doesn't practice what he preaches?  Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez discloses one serious consequence of not living out your faith!  A word of caution for anyone serving in a position of influence.    
July 3, 2018
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Reading God's Word is like looking into a mirror. So when you look into it, what do you see?  Monday on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez urges every Christian to take an honest look at our lives, to assess how well we model Christ.  We're grasping "The Practical Value of Integrity."
July 2, 2018
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The gift of salvation is free! So why do people make it sound so hard? For the biblical answer, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains the simple difference between justification and sanctification. That's our subject on this edition of Ask Pastor Mike!    
June 29, 2018
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It's so easy to shake a finger at those who say one thing and do another. But before we go accusing others, we should first look in the mirror. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about closing the gap between what we practice and what we preach.    
June 28, 2018
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Can you name one spiritual leader who really influenced your life? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez says following the example of those godly leaders can shape us into wise leaders, too! We're in the message titled "Seeing My Growth for the Good of Others."
June 27, 2018
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An effective guide knows where to go and how to get there. An excellent guide will tell you the very best way. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses the importance of becoming the excellent leader others seek to follow. We're looking at God's qualifications for leadership.    
June 26, 2018
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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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