Welcome to the podcast for the Bible teaching ministry of Dr. Mike Fabarez, Pastor of Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo. This podcast delivers the current weekly sermons Pastor Mike preaches each Sunday. Pastor Mike seeks to deliver relevant and accurate Bible teaching that is applicable to our daily lives.
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Join us each Friday as Pastor Mike tackles hard-hitting questions Christians face in the modern world. Arm yourself for your next challenging conversation by getting relevant, biblical answers on hot topics of the day.
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Listen as Compass Bible Church (Aliso Viejo, CA) Senior Pastor Mike Fabarez preaches verse by verse from the Gospel of Luke.
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At Focal Point U, Dr. Mike Fabarez teaches introductory seminary style classes on various aspects of theology, Christology, Apologetics and Bible survey.
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Is Euthanasia Wrong?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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Questions & Answers 2024-Part 2
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Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this session: Should we believe in a “young earth” or “old earth?” How do we communicate what it means to be a “slave of Christ?” Is addressing someone by their preferred pronouns somehow sinful or a compromise of my Christianity? What does it mean in Matthew 27:52-5…
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Ask Pastor Mike: Give Up Everything?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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What is the unpardonable sin? Is it really possible to cross a point of no return, where it’s too late to repent? Mike Fabarez tackles these questions and presents a definitive explanation of what it means to blaspheme the Holy Spirit on this enlightening edition of Ask Pastor Mike!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.c…
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Questions & Answers 2024-Part 1
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Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this session: How do we discern pride in ourselves and others? Where did all the different ethnicities come from after the flood. What is the biblical view on the “age of accountability” How does Satan have any authority on earth if dominion is giving to Jesus and hu…
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These days, a lot of attention and a lot of talk is being generated on the subject of End Times, and what God has in store for the future. Today, we’re diving into a scriptural discussion about the Millennial Kingdom as we join Pastor Mike Fabarez for a timely edition of Ask Pastor Mike.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onepl…
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Israel’s Greatest Hits Cont’d-Part 2
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God is a protector of his people, and Christians should always seek to detect his gracious deliverance in its varied forms, knowing God is worthy of our humble praise and generous response.
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Are you obsessed with sports? Or has your kid’s athletic schedule simply taken your family hostage? Many families are finding it hard to juggle summer sports and their weekend priorities. In this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, we’re joining Mike Fabarez for a timely conversation about balancing America’s obsession with athletics.To support this minist…
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When life is hard we must purposefully seek the Lord, knowing he is responsive to our pain and that he will give us the hope and courage that we need.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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The Bible says we’re created in God’s image, but what exactly does that mean? What’s the difference between your soul and your spirit? These are good questions that deserve thoughtful answers. Pastor Mike Fabarez provides them in a special edition of Ask Pastor Mike.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/2…
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While many will vehemently resist the biblical gospel, we must see through their biases and double down on the authenticated message God has commissioned us to share persuasively.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Unrest in the Middle East never ceases, and the hostility against Jews by neighboring tribes and nations continues to escalate. So, what does the future hold for God’s historic people? Our Bible teacher Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what scripture says about Israel in the last days.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.co…
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In this broadcast, Pastor Mike will share scriptural insights and theological perspectives to shed light on the nature of spiritual warfare and the extent of Satan's abilities. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how our thoughts and prayers are protected by the Holy Spirit.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com…
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Church HoppingTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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We must be faithful to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives by obeying the clear vocational and ministry calling for our lives.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Pastors Using Foul LanguageTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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Raising a Godly FamilyTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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We must strategically employ the powerful evangelistic tool of our personal testimony as a supplement to our sharing of the gospel facts.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Ask Pastor Mike-A Christian Funeral?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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Why guarding our tongues is not just a matter of etiquette, but a spiritual discipline with profound consequences.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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Ask Pastor Mike: Mike's TestimonyTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Di Focal Point Ministries
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Christians on Trial-Part 5
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Just as Paul was brought before earthly tribunals to be examined, we need to be sure by faith we avoid God’s tribunal and prepare to stand to give an account before Christ’s tribunal.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial-Part 4
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While we will always have opposition as Christians in this world, we must never fear but only trust God and proceed with wisdom, as we continue to live our lives for him.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial-Part 3
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We should give thanks for all of God’s kind provisions as we patiently and uncompromisingly stand up for Christ in our increasingly hostile culture.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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We must respond to anti-Christian accusations against us with a respectful, positive, and well-reasoned defense, doing all we can to represent Christ in a dignified manner.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial-Part 1
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We can expect in our day all sorts of opposition for being faithful to Christ and biblical truth, but we must remember our calling and courageously endure whatever comes our way.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Resurrection Credentials
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We’d all prefer to call the shots and be in charge of our own lives, but the resurrected Christ is King of all, including your life and mine.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You-Part 9
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Even in our fallen messed-up world we must recognize and respond to God’s sovereign use of governments to accomplish his will for his people.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You-Part 8
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Though God’s plans for our lives will involve some fearful circumstances, we must be unafraid and resolute about fulfilling God’s calling on our lives as we hold on to his promises.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You-Part 7
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The Christian hope is to be firmly fixed on our participation in Christ’s coming kingdom, which provides us the strength and courage to face all the current challenges in the here and now.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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God is at work on us, using a variety of means to bring us into increasing holiness in the Christian life.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You-Part 5
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God has planned and is always at work in and for his children to move them across the finish line of the Christian life and into the promised kingdom.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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We must consider how God has been at work from long before we can imagine, leading us into the path he would have us obediently walk.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You-Part 3
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Given the various and conflicting views of water baptism, we must seek to digest and rightly understand all the related biblical data on this important ordinance.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You-Part 2
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God graciously works through a variety of means to bring us to repentance, both at the outset of the Christian life and throughout it, so that we might walk in fellowship with him.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Wise Decisions
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We must make all of life’s decisions with a resolve to do what pleases the Lord, as stewards, knowing that godly choices yield God’s blessings and eternal dividends.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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More Songs of the Incarnation
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Get the deeper meaning of those Christmas carols we sing each year, but maybe don’t pay as much attention to as we should. There is great theological depth that we too easily sing over without giving much thought to. Gain a deeper richness and enjoyment to some of your favorite Christmas carols in Pastor Mikes Christmas Eve message called More Song…
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In the Fullness of Time
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Just as God sent his Son at the first advent right on schedule, we should be assured that he will also dispatch his Son to establish a world of righteousness at just the right time.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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We must reconsider the profound reality and far-reaching implications of the incarnate, fully-human, fully-divine Christ.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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The increasing sin in our world will provoke anger in Christians, but we must be careful and restrained to never allow our emotions to propel sinful words or actions.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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When we recognize our sin before a holy, just and loving God, we will feel the pang of sorrow for our offense. But the happiness of knowing we are forgiven through repentance and trust in Jesus, our savior, should bring joy.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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We are engaged in an internal battle with temptation which will rage until we are glorified, and until then will require daily vigilance and the serious application of every available godly resource.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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We should look for every opportunity to be strategic and faithful to serve the needs of those around us, even when we are in difficult seasons of life.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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A Painful Path-Part 3
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Being a Christian will require unique courage and boldness because of the unavoidable clash of our theology, values, and identity with so much of the rest of the world.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Strategic accommodations and biblically allowable personal adjustments will be necessary as we face the painful misunderstandings sure to continue among God’s people, this side of heaven.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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A Painful Path-Part 1
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We will have well-meaning friends who, out of love for us, will inadvertently tempt us to abandon the course of Christian obedience God has laid out for us.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Our work for God’s people is more than our duty, or an expression of our love for Christ, it is also our loving service for the people we have every reason to affectionately cherish as our spiritual family.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Being useful in the spiritual lives of God’s people is aided by hard work and generosity, and is thwarted by cravings for wealth and the trappings of worldly success.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Learning to Lead-Part 4
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Our service in the church must always prioritize biblical truth, guarding against the selfish ambitions that fracture the church and derail the sanctification of its congregants.Di Pastor Mike Fabarez
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