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Unmet Expectations—Part A

October 29, 2020
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Many people treat faith in Jesus like a magic pill that will suddenly make our lives better, but that’s not quite right. Pastor Mike Fabarez is explaining that while God does have a wonderful plan for our lives, it may not be in the way we think when we first learn about God.

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Have you ever heard the phrase “playing with fire”? Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us understand how we’re “playing with fire” when we test the limits of God’s patience. It may seem exciting to get as close as we can to the line between right and wrong, but this behavior is a slippery slope.
October 28, 2020
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We sing about God’s patience and mercy, but what does that look like in real life? Well, many times, it comes in the form of second chances. Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching about our sinfulness, helping us recognize we don’t get to the “big” sins without a litany of “little” ones paving the way.
October 27, 2020
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When we know we’re not supposed to do something it makes us want to do it all the more, or is that just me? Pastor Mike Fabarez is addressing the subject of lawful authority. Even though it can feel like a bunch of rules and regulations piled on, they’re there for our own good.
October 26, 2020
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What are your thoughts about government spending policy? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers whether we must obey our administration, especially when we disagree with its actions! He’s taking on the question, “Should Christians pay their taxes, even if they don’t like what the government does with their money?” It’s a rousing edition of Ask Pastor Mike!
October 23, 2020
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Have you ever written someone off? This essentially erases everything, both good and bad, someone has done. It’s harsh but it’s nothing new. Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us better understand the trial of Jesus and why the Jewish high council was so hesitant to believe Jesus was the Messiah.
October 22, 2020
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In the New Testament, Caiaphas was a Jewish high priest who helped organize the plot to kill Jesus. And in Luke 22, Caiaphas was presiding over the trial of Jesus. Pastor Mike Fabarez is continuing a message called Stubborn Rejection, focusing on the trial.
October 21, 2020
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“Blasphemy” is kind of an old term we don’t use much these days, but in Bible times, disrespecting God was a serious religious crime! Pastor Mike Fabarez is taking us through a portion of Luke 22—it’s here Jesus had to stand before the Jewish high council on charges of blasphemy.
October 20, 2020
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What sets Christianity apart from other world religions is our belief that God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth where He sacrificed Himself on our behalf, taking the punishment for our sins. Through this selfless act we can receive eternal life! Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching us about The Price of Forgiveness.
October 19, 2020
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Have you ever heard of a ‘Red-Letter’ Christian? These folks believe the issues Jesus speaks about in the New Testament—indicated by red ink—should be prioritized over everything else. But is this correct? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a look at what’s really behind such thinking.
October 16, 2020
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The word “righteousness” means to be made right with God. But does that mean our lives here on earth are going to be filled with ease and comfort? Certainly not! Pastor Mike Fabarez is teaching us why becoming righteous according to God’s standards is more important than having a good life according to earthly standards.
October 15, 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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