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Wants and Genuine Needs Part 3

April 10, 2018
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Some people justify their every act, saying "I just want to be happy, and I know God wants that, too!" But is our happiness really all He's after?  Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez examines this question in the message, "Wants and Genuine Needs."    

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If we followed all the Old Testament laws, we'd be stoning people to death! Obviously, some laws don't apply to us today. So how do we know which ones God expects us to follow, and which ones to forego? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez turns to the gospel of Luke to answer this vexing question.
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It's April—and that means it's time to pay your taxes! What are your thoughts about government spending—and taking?  Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez answers whether we must obey our government, especially when we don't agree with its actions! It's a rousing edition of Ask Pastor Mike.   
April 6, 2018
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Like a kid on a long road trip, we're not very skilled at practicing patience—especially when we're delayed! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses what to do when God appears slow in answering prayers. We're learning to discern between our "Wants and Genuine Needs."
April 5, 2018
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Being a Christian is like being married!  Today Pastor Mike Fabarez asks whether we're merely "involved" in the trappings of Christianity—or truly "committed." We're discerning the difference between "Curiosity & Real Conversion."    
April 4, 2018
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Imagine how the prophets felt, when they encountered the living God! Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us of our humble state before a holy God, and how that impacts and initiates a true decision to follow him. 
April 3, 2018
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Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a counter-cultural look at "offense." While throngs followed after him, Jesus thinned the herd with unapologetically shocking statements that forced his followers to assess their commitment.    
April 2, 2018
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No moment more poignantly captures the struggle in Jesus' heart than when he prayed in a garden called, Gethsemane. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes us back on a journey to remember the tears of Christ, as he battles for the hearts and minds of men.    
March 30, 2018
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Do you know someone who's skeptical of Jesus' claims? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that Christ has proven who he is—irrefutably and once-and-for-all. And that gives all of us profound confidence in trusting him.
March 29, 2018
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It's easy to see why Jesus' healing activity attracted a following! But did some people miss the point?  Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a clearer picture of the full mission of Jesus.  Don't miss the long-term solution only our savior can bring!    
March 28, 2018
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Who IS Jesus? Ask the man on the street, and you'll get answers ranging from good teacher to healer to activist and holy man.  But today on Focal Point,  Pastor Mike Fabarez insists that all those roles were secondary. We're looking at the prophetic significance of "Jesus As Deliverer."
March 27, 2018
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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.
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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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