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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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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Compass Bible Church, led by Pastor Mike Fabarez, is a Bible-teaching church in Aliso Viejo, California.
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Saved by Grace Through Faith | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Saved by Grace Through Faith | Pastor Mike FabarezBy Compass Bible Church
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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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Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 13-14, 2024 | Compass Bible Church
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Q&A with Pastor Mike Fabarez | July 13-14, 2024 | Compass Bible ChurchBy Compass Bible Church
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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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Our Strong God (Psalm 76) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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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Israel's Greatest Hits: Drawing Near to God (Psalm 43) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial: Seeking to Turn Opponents Into Allies (Acts 26:24-32) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Asking For a Friend (Luke 11:5-8) | Dr. Hershael York
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Dr. Hershael York visits Compass Bible ChurchBy Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Future Stability, Present Action (Hebrews 12:28-29) | Pastor Doug Atterbury
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Future Stability, Present Action (Hebrews 12:28-29) | Pastor Doug AtterburyBy Compass Bible Church
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Christians on Trial: The Role of Your Testimony (Acts 26:1-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) | Pastor Hayden Thomas
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The genuine marker of a child of God is diligently laboring, even at great personal cost, to be peacemakers in every sphere of life.By Compass Bible Church
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Christians on Trial: The Power of Integrity (Acts 25:13-27) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial: Fear, Faith, & Reason (Acts 25:1-12) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial: Grace, Patience & Persistence (Acts 24:22-27) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Christians on Trial: The Elements of a Good Defense (Acts 24:10-21) | 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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Busy With Joy: Getting the Most Out of the Mist (Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9) | Pastor Ben Blakey
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To have a right view of life you need a right view of God.By Compass Bible Church
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Christians on Trial: The Kinds of Opposition to Expect (Acts 24:1-9) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Resurrection Credentials: The Demonstrated Kingship of Christ (John 2:13-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Carrying His Cross (Matthew 27:31-32) | Good Friday 2024 | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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Jesus carries his cross and asks us to carry ours.By Compass Bible Church
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Good Friday ServiceBy Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Divine Use of Secular Means (Acts 23:23-35) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Callings and Purposes of God (Acts 23:11-22) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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How God Works in You: The Hope of the Christian Life (Acts 23:6-10) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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In the Present Age: The Power of Godliness in a Godless Age (Titus 2:11-3:8) | Dr. Albert Mohler
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Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryBy Compass Bible Church
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How God Works in You: The Path of Sanctification (Acts 23:1-5) | 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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Endurance of the Saints (Acts 22:22-30) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Sovereignty of God (Acts 22:17-21) } 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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Role of Water Baptism (Acts 22:12-16) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Gift of Repentance (Acts 22:6-11) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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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.By Compass Bible Church
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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.By Pastor Mike Fabarez
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How God Works in You: The Grace of God (Acts 22:1-5) | Pastor Mike Fabarez
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We need to understand God’s amazing grace and sincerely respond to it with our whole hearts in light of the sinfulness of our sin.By Compass Bible Church
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Qualities of the Effective Christian (2 Peter 1:5-8) | Pastor Doug Atterbury
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In striving to embody their faith, Christians should concentrate on developing essential Biblical qualities to increase their effectiveness in ministering to others.By Compass Bible Church
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