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When the Task Seems Impossible Part 1

October 23, 2018
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Remember "The Little Red Hen?" When she asks her friends to help bake bread, she is met with non-commital excuses. Maybe they were busy, maybe burned out— or maybe they were just like us? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez shares wisdom for the reluctant servant.

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Fake news, accusations, out-right lies. It seems everywhere you turn, you hear alarming news—then learn that facts were distorted, or misrepresented! But today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez calls Christians to a higher standard—one that's built on solid, unvarnished, absolute truth.    
October 22, 2018
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True contentment is as elusive as mist. Many never find it this side of heaven—but it doesn't have to be that way! Do you know the secret to being content, even when times are tough? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how on this segment of Ask Pastor Mike.    
October 19, 2018
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Have you ever noticed that some folks act differently around you once they find out you're a Christian? What's their hang up? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers consolation for when that happens, and brings the good news that it's not always your fault! 
October 18, 2018
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Predicting the future is tricky business. So many who have tried simply failed, and were ultimately de-bunked on record!  But today on Focal Pastor, Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why biblical prophecy is different, and why we should learn to respond wisely.    
October 17, 2018
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Clothes may change the outward appearance, but what do you do when your INSIDES need a radical transformation? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that when we're feeling less than perfect, God's made a way for us to undergo a total Christ-based makeover.    
October 16, 2018
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Emergency "first responders" say that people in tough places often make matters worse—when they try to help themselves. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez dispels the fallacy that we can do better than God.  Hear his message, "When Our Preparation Isn't Enough"
October 15, 2018
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Can "staying in our comfort zone" actually impede progress? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez fields a question about "church traditions," and examines the problem of being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant! Join us for this edition of Ask Pastor Mike.
October 12, 2018
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Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses those ominous times you realize you may be in over your head. What do you do when you just know you're about to be swallowed up by trouble? Find out in the message, "When Our Preparation Isn't Enough."
October 11, 2018
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Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the times we need God's help, but he doesn't respond right away! We're looking to scripture for why he tarries, and what we should be doing while we're waiting on God's deliverance.  
October 10, 2018
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It's comforting to know everything is unfolding according to God's master plan and timing— even natural death and illness. But does he ever choose to step in and intervene? Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a closer look at our God as a sovereign planner. 
October 9, 2018
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Does the Lord Seem Far Off?
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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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