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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.
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How do you give a gift to someone who lives millions of miles away? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts this challenge while revealing what it means for Christians to serve a king who seems relegated to society’s fringes. Drawing from David’s ordeal hiding in caves despite being God’s anointed king, we’ll discover the most precious gift we can offer Christ today.
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What makes Christianity different from every other religion? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this fundamental question by examining the heart-wrenching story of Abraham and Isaac. We’ll grasp why God’s willingness to sacrifice his own son should shake us to our core, and understand what separates genuine faith from religious pretense.
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The gift of salvation is free! So why do people make it sound so hard? Even Jesus said following him would require some sacrifice. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains the simple difference between justification and sanctification.
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Every parent understands the fierce instinct to protect their child at any cost. Pastor Mike Fabarez uses that universal experience to unlock the staggering reality of the cross. Through a powerful personal illustration, he reveals why we must never treat God’s ultimate sacrifice as ordinary Sunday school theology.
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Sometimes, the most sacred truths can become dangerously ordinary. Pastor Mike Fabarez warns against spiritual complacency that treats divine mysteries like mundane facts. Using a powerful new car analogy, he challenges us to rediscover our sense of wonder at Christ’s true identity. When God himself puts on sandals and walks among us, that should never become routine.
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What if the most powerful beings in the universe were assigned to serve you personally? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils a stunning biblical truth that will revolutionize how you see yourself. These mighty angels who could obliterate nations with a thought are actually dispatched from heaven’s boardroom to serve God’s adopted children.
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Think angels are just cute, chubby cherubs floating around heaven? Pastor Mike Fabarez shatters our Sunday school stereotypes about God’s heavenly messengers. We’ll uncover the shocking truth about angelic authority, power, and wisdom that puts our earthly accomplishments to shame.
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When it comes to prayer, some Christians say we should always take a position of authority, declaring things in the name of Christ! So, is that a biblical standpoint? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a balanced and biblical view of our role in prayer.
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When the book of Hebrews claims Jesus is superior to angels, most of us think “So what?” Pastor Mike Fabarez shows why angels deserve far more respect than we give them. While we focus on tiny backyards, angels run entire countries! Discover why Jesus being superior is such a big deal!
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Are you trying to earn God’s acceptance? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why Jesus is the only High Priest who could sit down after his sacrifice. Old Testament priests stood because their work was never finished, but Christ declared “It is finished!”
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Do you ever approach Jesus like he’s just your buddy? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our casual attitudes toward Christ by revealing his role as the ultimate King of the universe. Exploring Hebrews chapter 1, we’ll understand why Jesus owns everything, sustains everything, and deserves our deepest reverence.
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When God wanted to communicate his final message to humanity, who did he choose? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals why Jesus stands above every prophet, teacher, and religious leader who ever lived. Through Hebrews chapter 1, we’ll grasp the stunning reality that when Christ speaks, it’s God himself delivering his ultimate word to mankind.
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In our materialistic world, contentment can be an elusive goal. Sadly, many people will never find it. But it doesn’t have to be that way! It’s possible to be content, no matter what cards you’ve been dealt. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the biblical secret to finding joy.
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What’s the difference between healthy anger and toxic bitterness? Pastor Mike Fabarez highlights the most dangerous aspect of righteous anger: what happens when we refuse to let it go. He reveals why forgiveness isn’t about excusing evil—it’s about preventing anger from poisoning our own hearts.
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Righteous anger can either build or destroy. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues examining what Scripture teaches about godly indignation, revealing how to transform frustration with evil into constructive action that actually creates positive change. Instead of letting anger consume us, we can harness it as fuel for meaningful solutions.
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Does injustice make your blood boil? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles a controversial command from scripture: “Be angry.” He challenges the one-dimensional view that Christians should always stay positive, showing instead why righteous indignation honors God. When evil seems to triumph, perhaps anger is exactly the right response.
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Tired of losing the same spiritual battles over and over? Pastor Mike Fabarez arms you with seven powerful strategies for counterattacking sin. We’re taking a serious look at the steps we must take to turn the tide in our fight against internal temptations.
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Is Hell a real place or simply a metaphor? Does our loving God really condemn people to eternal punishment? And how can we balance an understanding of God’s grace with this uncomfortable truth? Pastor Mike Fabarez leads us in searching the scriptures to answer these sobering questions.
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Can Christians ever call a ceasefire in their battle against sin? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers with a resounding “no” as he reveals why we must maintain a serious counter-attack against the desires that hijack our attempts at righteous living. From Colossians 3, we’ll get four concrete strategies for winning this internal war.
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Why do Christians still struggle with sin? Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a study called Soul Warfare by examining the battle that rages within every believer. From 1 Peter chapter 2, we’ll confront the uncomfortable truth that our greatest enemy isn’t external temptation—it’s the desires that wage war inside our own hearts.
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