Two figures dominate the Christmas season: One is the historical person of Jesus. The other, a jolly old toymaker in a red suit. But who exactly was the real Saint Nicholas? Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us separate fact from fiction as we examine Jesus’ birth. It's another holiday edition of Ask Pastor Mike!To support this ministry financially, visit:…

Hanging stockings stringing lights and decking-out hallways. Christmas is jam-packed with traditions! Should we simplify, or is there value in keeping traditions alive? Today on Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a biblical reason to "go big" when you celebrate this year!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com…

Jesus came as the Prince of Peace. Yet, as we look around, it seems like chaos and conflict are still running rampant in the world. Why is that? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers a listener’s poignant question: Where’s the peace God promised?To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29…

There are few biblical characters quite as intriguing and mysterious as the Wise Men, or Magi, in the Christmas narrative. But who were these men? Where did they come from? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles these Christmas questions and much more.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29…

At Christmastime, we often hear mention of an ancient political figure named Herod the Great. But who was Herod? Is he the same Herod who later took part in the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus? Get answers from Pastor Mike Fabarez on this helpful and historical edition of Ask Pastor Mike.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.onep…

You may be cutting back and simplifying this Christmas. But the Bible actually presents a reason for going all out! Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a counter-cultural case for celebrating with generous abandon! Join us for a holiday edition of Ask Pastor Mike.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29…

When days grow shorter and nights grow longer, it's fun to see festive, twinkling lights dotting the landscape at Christmas. But have you ever wondered how we adopted this tradition? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses the connection between Christmas lights, Jesus and biblical prophecy. Don't miss this holiday edition of Ask Pastor Mike.To support this …

Today we're looking back at the history of Thanksgiving, and hearing about how this distinctly American holiday originated. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues with reasons why Christians ought to be the most thankful people on earth. Want to rejuvenate a sense of gratitude? Tune in today for Ask Pastor Mike!To support this ministry financially, visit: h…

True contentment is as elusive as mist. Many never find it this side of heavenbut 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.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29…

On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, we join Executive Director Jay Wertin and Pastor Mike Fabarez in his pastor’s study to discuss a major problem in our world today.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1676/29Av Focal Point Ministries

The world says Do your own thing but the Bible says, not one of us lives for himself, and dies for himself. So when should you go along with everyone else, and when should you cut ties? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses those uncomfortable gray’ areas that we all face. When in doubt, use these biblical principles to be sure you make the right choice!To…

Most of us could walk a mile or two if we had to. But running a marathon requires intensive preparation and focus! Pastor Mike Fabarez says that's not unlike curbing habitual sins. Learn tips on how to build endurance, and overcome the draw of recurring sin. It's a riveting edition of Ask Pastor Mike!To support this ministry financially, visit: htt…

Some people try to ignore it. Others believe it’s nothing but a figment of our imagination. So is there really such a thing as sin? Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the reality of our sin nature, and why it’s important we address it. Join us for another edition of Ask Pastor Mike.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/…

Mohammed, Buddha, Joseph Smith, L. Ron Hubbard. We're all acquainted with charismatic leaders who claimed to know a path to spiritual enlightenment. And why couldn't there be many paths to God? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses a tough question about Jesus' uniquely exclusive claim to be "the way, the truth and the life." Join us for Ask Pastor Mike!To…

Our forthcoming resurrection in God’s new and righteous world can be confidently and joyfully anticipated because of the finished work of Christ and the faithful promises he made to us.Av Compass Bible Church

We are commissioned to bring the message of salvation to everyone, mindful that God will sovereignly choose to effectually empower our efforts as we are faithful to accurately relay the biblical gospel.Av Compass Bible Church

Christians ought to be heartened, motivated, and excited by the preview of our own resurrection which can be seen in the resurrected bodily appearances of Christ.Av Compass Bible Church

The veracity of the bodily resurrection of Christ is seen in the fulfillment of prophecy, its massive influence on the world, and the transformative impact the risen Christ has countless people in every generation.Av Compass Bible Church

The defeat of death is the logical product and central feature of God’s successful redemptive solution for the impact and effect of our sinful rebellion.Av Compass Bible Church

Responding rightly to Christ’s redemptive work should result in a growing love for God that produces good works, love for people, and a desire to obey the Bible’s commands.Av Compass Bible Church

We must be careful to consider the high cost of our redemption as Jesus suffered sin’s just penalty on the cross purchasing reconciliation for those who are truly penitent.Av Compass Bible Church

God is rich in mercy to all, but shows the magnificence of his grace in bestowing favor to the penitent who deserve nothing but his unmitigated justice.Av Compass Bible Church

We would do well to keep this sinful world and our eternal salvation in perspective, pitying the lost and joyfully anticipating the return of our glorified and exalted Savior.Av Compass Bible Church

We must learn to appreciate the great exchange of our redemption wherein Christ’s perfection is granted to sinners like us while the entire penalty for our sin was borne by him in his suffering and death.Av Compass Bible Church

Knowing many people are interested in Christ for all the wrong reasons, we must be vigilant about maintaining a thoroughly biblical view of God and the Christian life amid all voices to the contrary.Av Compass Bible Church

We must be mindful and vigilant of the continual battle we face with sin and temptation, grateful for God’s restraining grace and his immeasurable patience.Av Compass Bible Church

We must resolutely affirm that Jesus is the expected Messiah of the Old Testament and unabashedly live in light of his credentials as Deity.Av Compass Bible Church

The perfect and infinitely valuable life of Son of God fully paid the just demands of the Father’s holiness by incurring all the painful punishments our sins deserve.Av Compass Bible Church

Peter’s denials certainly remind us that our best intentions to follow Christ will be punctuated by stumbling, but they should also motivate us to quickly get up, confident that God uses imperfect servants to do great things.Av Compass Bible Church

Spiritual defection and apostasy should rightly concern and even anger us, leading us to personal vigilance and a thoughtful ministry of strong encouragement in the lives of others.Av Compass Bible Church

The triune God demonstrated love for us in the most costly transaction imaginable; in response we ought to eternally thank him and sacrificially obey all that he commands.Av Compass Bible Church

Christ expects us to prudently plan and wisely prepare for life’s eventuality while fully and fearlessly trusting in God’s sovereign and loving oversight of our livesAv Compass Bible Church

We must be continually mindful of our inherent human frailty, knowing that God wants us to be spiritually strong by trusting in his varied provisions as we seek to live for Christ and serve his cause.Av Compass Bible Church

We must be quick to rid ourselves any selfish ambition or self-promotion, knowing that we are required to sacrificially serve others in our calling to advance the cause of Christ in our world.Av Compass Bible Church

Christ’s institution of the Lord’s supper in the presence of Judas should lead us to a vigilant introspection as we regularly and actively remember Christ’s death and coming kingdom.Av Compass Bible Church

The biblical Passover celebration provides us a helpful picture of the eternal redemption that has been provided for us by the eternal and divine Lamb of God.Av Compass Bible Church

We must remember and wholeheartedly affirm God’s good management of all things in history, in life, and the future, confident that all things work together for good.Av Compass Bible Church

In light of Christ’s imminent return for his Church, Christians must be actively focused on prayer and God’s word, being careful not get entangled in the distracting sins of this world.Av Compass Bible Church

We can and should be completely assured of God’s promises regarding the future and our own future because of his impeccable trustworthiness and his perfect fidelity to all that he has said.Av Compass Bible Church

Our lives will be motivated and calibrated as we remain mindful that this current age will culminate with an unprecedented display of God’s wrath on the earth and its wholesale transformation at Christ’s second coming.Av Compass Bible Church

As recipients of God’s gracious promise of forgiveness and everlasting adoption, our faith should be strengthened by God’s tenacious loyalty to the people of Israel and the city of Jerusalem.Av Compass Bible Church

We ought to expect a turbulent and hostile experience as we seek to stand with Christ and advance his cause in this world, remaining resolute, unafraid, and confident in God’s promise of ultimate deliverance.Av Compass Bible Church

While Israel’s widespread rejection of King Jesus resulted in a postponement of the earthly kingdom, we should remain confident in God’s impeccable promises as we work and patiently await the King’s second coming.Av Compass Bible Church

We must understand and always thoughtfully consider that our Christian financial giving is an extension of our loyalty, love, and submission to the King of kings.Av Compass Bible Church

We must be vigilant and careful to not follow the trends of so many who attempt to leverage Christianity for their own selfish ends.Av Compass Bible Church

We must understand and appreciate the full humanity and the full deity of Christ as we admire his redemptive work and anticipate his coming kingdom.Av Compass Bible Church

We must think more often and more sensibly about our own mortality, preparing and shaping our expectation and hope by Scripture and not by the world, our feelings, or the culture.Av Compass Bible Church

We must seek to honor God by honoring and submitting to the earthly authorities he has placed over our lives, while being careful to never resist or defy Christ’s ultimate authority.Av Compass Bible Church

It is entirely reasonable for us to trust and obey the words of the Triune God, not only in light of his character and authority, but also in view of the judgments meted out on those who rebel.Av Compass Bible Church

We must be very careful that we do not evade our responsibility to submit to Christ’s lordship by seeking excessive information or unneeded confirmation when the application of God’s word is sufficiently clear.Av Compass Bible Church