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Focal Point on Oneplace.com
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.
Episodes
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Who Do I Turn Toward When Life Falls Apart?
When life knocks you flat, is your instinct to pull back from everyone around you? Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a brand-new study on real comfort, and starts…
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What Would Finally Letting Go of This Grudge Look Like?
Some of us are still carrying a brand we’ve burned onto someone else, an old debt we won’t let go of. Pastor Mike Fabarez closes out our study in Philemon with…
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Is My Unforgiveness Hurting People I Haven't Even Considered?
When you hold on to a grudge, who’s actually paying for it? Pastor Mike Fabarez names three people affected by your unforgiveness that you’ve probably never…
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What Do I Do When Someone I Trusted Betrays Me?
Ever had someone you trusted let you down, maybe even walk off with something that was yours? Pastor Mike Fabarez opens a study in the tiny book of Philemon…
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Enoch, Constantine, & Giving to a Family in Need
Did a fourth-century emperor really strike books out of the Bible? And if Enoch isn’t scripture, why does the book of Jude quote from it? Pastor Mike Fabarez…
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Have I Forgotten How Much I've Been Forgiven?
Jesus once told a story about two servants, and two very different debts—one impossibly large, and one that was almost nothing by comparison. Pastor Mike…
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Have I Been Treating Forgiveness Like a 'Someday' Task?
Some things in the Christian life can feel optional—nice to do, if we ever get around to them, but not exactly required. Pastor Mike Fabarez asks whether…
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Am I Keeping Count of the Wrongs Done Against Me?
Peter once walked up to Jesus with a question he figured would earn him some credit—how many times was he required to forgive somebody? Pastor Mike Fabarez…
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What Does It Really Take to Guard Unity in My Church?
A dad once handed his son a pocket knife and told him to keep watch by the car, while trouble stirred in the neighborhood. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why he…
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The Pain of Loss and the Puzzle of Old Testament Slavery
Why does grief still cut so deep, even when you’re certain of where your loved one landed? And was slavery in the Old Testament really the horror it sounds…
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Am I Fighting Against My Brothers and Sisters Instead of For Them?
Every Christian eventually gets hurt by another Christian... it’s just a matter of time. Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us why the person who wronged us is still…
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What Can Paul's Broken Friendship Teach Me About My Own?
Every new believer eventually finds out that church is full of people... imperfect, occasionally prickly people. Pastor Mike Fabarez opens the short book of…
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Where Do I Really Turn When Life Feels Unsolvable?
The answers to the problems of mankind don’t change. While people strive in vain to find solutions, the hope for our times lies on our nightstands or in our…
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Have I Gotten Impatient with God's Timing?
Sometimes we take matters into our own hands. We can get impatient with God and try to do things on our own. But Pastor Mike Fabarez wants to relieve us of…
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Unbiblical Pastors & Raising an Autistic Child in Church
When a leader’s actions stop lining up with the Bible, how far do you go before it’s time to walk away? And how does a family raising a child with autism find…
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Am I Trying to Earn My Salvation Through My Own Effort?
The greatest news about the Christian faith is that our salvation isn’t dependent upon our own efforts! Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that there is nothing in…
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Is God Calling Me to Be Bolder About My Faith Right Now?
At some time or another, every Christians will be asked to take a stand for the truth. Perhaps you’re in a season, right now, where God is calling you to be…
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Do I Take the Truth of Scripture as Seriously as I Should?
The Bible calls us to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints—meaning we must guard God’s word as a precious…
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Have My Traditions Become More Important Than My Relationship with God?
We’ve heard that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but can you imagine a bride who loves her wedding ring more than her husband? Pastor Mike Fabarez makes a…
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Stricter Judgment, Universalism, & Heaven for Pets
Teaching the Bible might carry more weight with God than you think, and not everybody agrees on what happens to those who reject Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez…
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What Would Change If I Prayed for My Pastor Every Week?
It’s been said that the strength of a pastor is dependent on the prayers of the people in the pews. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues his study called…
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How Well Do I Support the People Who Lead My Church?
Pastors face so many challenges—both from their parishioners and the public! That’s why the apostle Paul told the Thessalonians that they should love and…
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What Does the Bible Say About Doing Life Alone?
American history is filled with “lone rangers.” It might even be an American ideal—but that doesn’t make it a biblical ideal. Pastor Mike Fabarez directs us to…
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Is Money Ruling My Emotions More Than I Realize?
Money… the word registers a whole host of emotions. Some say it’s what makes the world go ‘round, some say it “talks.” In reality, money is usually associated…
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The Dead in Christ, Spirit Baptism, & Tithing for Today
What actually happens to your body the moment you die? Is there a second encounter with the Holy Spirit every Christian needs after salvation? And do Malachi’s…
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What Would Change If I Truly Trusted God with My Finances?
Jesus warned against the deceitfulness of riches. And yet, with as expensive as life is, it’s easy to get swept up in the pursuit of wealth! Pastor Mike…
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Do I Love Money More Than I Realize?
We all need money to pay the bills. And the Bible reminds us that money is not the root of all sorts of evil—but the love of money certainly is! Pastor Mike…
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Could Giving Something Up Actually Be a Gift to Me?
Whether it’s giving up an afternoon to help a friend move or relinquishing the last piece of pie, there’s power behind every act of sacrifice. And you might be…
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Am I Willing to Serve Even When It Doesn't Come Naturally?
Some of us gain energy when we’re around lots of people. Others prefer privacy, and would rather hang out at home with the dog. Pastor Mike Fabarez shares a…
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David’s Discipline, Testing Your Conviction, & New Covenant Tithing
When pain won’t let up, is God trying to get our attention? And how far does honesty have to bend when someone we love is at risk? Pastor Mike Fabarez fields…
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Sola Scriptura and the Golden Calf in Exodus
Why lean on scripture alone, and not also the traditions handed down by the church? And in Exodus, when Aaron claims the golden calf just “came out” of the…
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Am I Missing the Blessing Behind God's Correction?
When it comes to God’s discipline in our lives, it’s hard to see his intervention in a positive light. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can actually be…
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What Are the Hidden Benefits of Being Disciplined by God?
When it comes to God’s discipline in our lives, it’s hard to see his intervention in a positive light. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can actually be…
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Is God's Discipline in My Life Actually a Sign of His Love?
If you’re a parent, you know that disciplining your kids is a tough balancing act… but it’s necessary! And sometimes God uses the same tactic with us. Pastor…
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How Do I Keep Going When Doing Right Feels Discouraging?
When we’re mocked or criticized for doing the right thing, we may feel discouraged. We might even feel like giving up altogether. Pastor Mike Fabarez provides…
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Theological Disagreement, Political Discernment, and the Doctrine of Hell
Can two Bible-believing scholars disagree and still both be walking with the Spirit? And is hell really the endless, conscious reality scripture describes, or…
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Have I Drifted Further from God Than I Realize?
The world has a subtle way of conforming us to its ways, gradually pushing us along in the tides of compromise. If we’re not paying attention, we’ll drift…
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Am I Being Intentional Enough About Resisting Temptation?
In order to maintain moral integrity today, we need to be intentional about resisting temptation and sin. Opportunities for slipping up are all around us!…
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Am I Equipped for the Battles I'm Facing Right Now?
Every day we face the temptation to cave in to sin. But how do we stay motivated to be strong, and fight the battle with confidence? Pastor Mike Fabarez…
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Which 'Small' Sins Have I Learned to Overlook?
From glaring sins to little white lies, we’re confronted daily with temptation. But how do we go about conquering these desires? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a…
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Enoch and Elijah’s Ascension, Jesus on a Donkey, and Days of Noah
Where does Jesus fit in relation to all of scripture’s great figures, and what do the end times texts really say? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes on some of the…
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Who Am I Really Looking to for Inspiration Each Day?
When it comes to finding inspiration, many of us look to celebrities, politicians and sports heroes. And while these models can be helpful, no one sets a…
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Have I Stopped Fighting the Good Fight Without Realizing It?
Most of us are happy to sit in the stands and cheer on our favorite sports team. But when it’s our turn to get out there and compete, it’s a whole different…
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What Am I Carrying That God Never Asked Me to Hold Onto?
On a long trip, nothing slows us down like a lot of heavy baggage. And when it comes to our journey with Christ, it’s temptation that often bogs us down!…
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What Does Scripture Say About the Temptations I Still Face?
No matter how much we develop in our relationship with God, we never outgrow temptation. Thankfully, it’s not a battle we have to face alone! Pastor Mike…
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Isaiah, Bodies in Hell, and Babies in the Rapture
When you open Isaiah, how do you know if you’re reading about God or the coming Messiah? And what happens to the youngest, most innocent lives when Christ…
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Would I Endure Hardship Now for a Reward I Won't See Yet?
Torture, jeering, imprisonment… sound like an attractive lifestyle? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why so many godly men and women have willingly endured such…
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Am I Missing the Blessing Hidden in My Daily Work?
From time to time, we all have to do things we don’t enjoy. But even the tedious tasks can be done with a smile when we focus on the perks! Pastor Mike Fabarez…
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Am I Willing to Sacrifice Comfort for a Greater Purpose?
Many of us are eager to be considered great in God’s kingdom. But like any great accomplishment, this high calling requires a measure of sacrifice and…
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Is My Best Work for God Still Ahead of Me?
In the scope of eternity, our existence in this world is brief. How can we make the most of the time we have left? Pastor Mike Fabarez finds the answer to that…
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Spanking & Child Discipline and Using AI for Sermons
Your kids are pushing back and you’re not sure how to respond—and somewhere in your church, someone just delivered a polished sermon no one can explain. Pastor…
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Do You Have What It Takes to Attempt Great Things for God?
From business and politics to the arts and sports, achieving greatness takes dedication, hard work and focus. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that’s the same sort…
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Are You Making the Most of the Time God Has Given You?
Long ago, the psalmist wrote, “teach us to number our days.” And no matter how old or how young we are, this practice helps to keep our focus on what really…
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What Happens to Your Faith When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan?
Have you ever signed up for something, only to have it turn out different than you expected? When things don’t make sense, we’re tempted to quit! Pastor Mike…
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Can You Follow God Even When You Don't Understand Where He's Leading?
As we go about life, it’s only natural to use our judgment and common sense. But when something doesn’t line up with our logic, it’s also natural to resist!…
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Apologetics, Wine and Oil, and One Chance to Repent
What’s the difference between faith and a defense of faith? And after decades of a life that felt beyond redemption, can God’s grace really reach that far?…
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When God Says Jump, Do You Ask Why or How High?
We all remember that familiar schoolyard taunt “So, who made you the boss?” Few of us ever outgrow this resistance to authority. And if we’re not careful…
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When There's Nowhere Left to Turn, Is God Enough?
Sometimes it’s tough situations that impede our progress or difficult people who hold us back. But what do we do when it seems like God is the one opposing us?…
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When the Opposition Pushes Back, Will You Hold Your Ground?
In any team sport, it’s important to have a strong offense to push for the win. But a good offense is useless without a strong defensive strategy, as well!…
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When Opposition Gets Personal, Do You Still Trust God?
We cheer on heroes who stand up for what’s right. But when it’s our turn to face the opposition, it can be a little intimidating and personal. Pastor Mike…