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Pastor Mike Fabarez

Worldly Sensibilities & Godly Zeal - Part 2

October 31, 2019

In our increasingly secularized culture, we're often told that we can believe whatever we like in regard to religion so long as we don't "take it to extremes." But Pastor Mike Fabrez argues that Jesus didn't leave us that option! If we're going to follow him, we have to be all in.

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It's easy to say the right things. But when promises get put to the test, that's when you learn if they really have any weight. Pastor Mike Fabarez brings us to a challenging passage where Jesus asks us to consider if we’re really his disciples in both word and deed.
October 30, 2019
Who is the most important person in your life? Your spouse? Your kids? Our culture tells us that family should come first. But the Bible challenges that notion. Get ready for a thought-provoking message from Mike Fabarez as we bring our priorities in line with God's design.
October 29, 2019
Jesus commands that we love our neighbors as ourselves. But he also told his disciples, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple." Pastor Mike addresses this seeming contradiction.
October 28, 2019
No one wants to be accused of being legalistic. But what exactly do people mean by that term? Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us define "legalism" according to Scripture and explains how God's grace and law can peacefully co-exist. 
October 25, 2019
Most people wear a lot of different hats throughout the day. Employee, parent, spouse, volunteer—it’s a balancing act to meet all these different obligations. But there’s one priority that should always take precedence! 
October 24, 2019
Some pastors are afraid to talk about obeying God’s commands because they don't want to come across as legalistic. They're afraid of preaching a works-based religion. But Pastor Mike explains how we can affirm the importance of good works while also defending the truth that salvation is by grace alone.
October 23, 2019
People often say that the gospel is all about grace. And that’s definitely true! The Bible makes it abundantly clear that no amount of good works could ever earn our salvation. But, does that mean we can continue living however we want? Or are Christians still called to obey God's law?
October 22, 2019
Want to learn how to maximize your impact for God's Kingdom? How your actions can have a lasting effect for eternity? The key lies in our motives.
October 21, 2019
Who is Satan? Where did he come from, and what's his beef with mankind anyway? We'll tackle these potent questions during this insightful edition of Ask Pastor Mike! Scripture warns that we shouldn't be ignorant of the plans of this ancient foe.  
October 18, 2019
An experienced grocery shopper knows to take their time in the produce section. If you don’t, you'll likely end up spending good money on bad fruit because you can't always tell at first glance! And that's the analogy Pastor Mike employs as he talks about examining the motives behind our good works. 
October 17, 2019
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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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