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Wants and Genuine Needs, Part 3

March 31, 2014
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What’s your biggest need today?  Maybe it’s for a clean diagnosis from the doctor.  Perhaps you’re waiting for a son or daughter to come home.  Or maybe you’re asking for the strength to simply get through the day!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez agrees that our financial, relational, and physical desires are important.  But they pale in comparison to what Jesus says is our greatest need!
References: Luke 5:17-26

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You know, importance often depends on your perspective.  What may be an urgent issue for you, may not be as pressing for someone else.  The things that seem so critical today may seem inconsequential tomorrow.  The only way to have proper understanding of what really matters in life is to have an eternal perspective.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez turns to Luke, chapter five to do just that!
March 28, 2014
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Think back to your younger days for a moment.  What was important to you back then?  Chances are, the pressures and stresses you dealt with at thirteen, sixteen, or twenty don’t seem all that critical right now!  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez is in a series on Discernment.  As we study another scene from the life of Jesus, we’ll find valuable insight into what truly matters in this life … now and for eternity.
March 27, 2014
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Jesus promised that if we make Him and His kingdom our number one priority, He’ll take care of everything else.  So why then do some of our desires go unfulfilled?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez says the issue may lie in what we’re asking God for.  The message comes from the encounter between Jesus and a very sick man.  In that brief interaction, we’ll learn how to bring any and all requests to the Lord.
March 26, 2014
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Whether we have a desperate need or a deep personal desire, God invites us to ask Him first.  Our Heavenly Father wants to provide both the basics and the blessings in our lives.  But how exactly to we bring these requests to the Lord?  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez teaches on praying for Wants and Genuine Needs.  To do that, Pastor Mike turns to the gospel of Luke and the healing of a sick man by the hands of Jesus.
March 25, 2014
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Parents receive all kinds of requests from their children on a daily basis.  Some of them we’re happy to fulfill.  But not everything our kids ask for is something they truly need.  Just like we practice discernment in the requests we get from our children, so our Heavenly Father responds to our prayers with wisdom.  And God has our best interests at heart whether He says yes or no!
March 24, 2014
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There’s little question that Jesus is a central figure in history.  His life, His words, His message have spread throughout the world.  Jesus Christ has been debated, studied, and  popularized since the minute He came onto the scene.  But the mission of the Savior wasn’t to generate interest, but to engender trust.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez delves into what it looks like when our attraction to Jesus moves beyond mere attention to authentic transformation.
March 21, 2014
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When Jesus first uttered the words, “Come follow me!” crowds of people seemed excited to do just that!  But when Jesus explained the responsibilities of being a disciple, many people turned around and went the other way. They may have been interested in Jesus, but they weren’t committed.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes a look at the facets of being a disciple of Jesus.
March 20, 2014
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On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez is beginning a brand new miniseries in chapter 5 called Discernment. As we look at His life and ministry, we can see that Jesus often drew large crowds to hear Him speak. Unfortunately, not all those who listened to His words were changed by them. So how do we avoid making the same mistake as we hear from the Lord?
March 19, 2014
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Accomplishing a goal requires persistence.  It’s a determination to sidestep distractions and keep focused.  And if we stay the course, success is within our reach.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges us to have that kind of tenacity as we fulfill our greatest assignment.  As followers of Jesus, we have the privilege of being messengers of the Good News.  But we have to remain diligent!
March 18, 2014
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As sons and daughters of God, we have the privilege of participating in a family business … one that began with a Jewish carpenter over two thousand years ago, who inherited it from His Father.  The work may be challenging, but rewarding as well.  On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez describes how every follower of Jesus is in the business of bringing the Good News to a waiting world.  It’s a job that deserves our full attention.
March 17, 2014
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About Focal Point

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.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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