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The Damning Lie of Monetary Success – Part A

January 27, 2020
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Fortunate. Well-off. Blessed. We have a lot of positive terms to refer to those who enjoy financial abundance. But, is wealth always a sign of God’s blessing? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges that notion as he continues our study in Luke 16. As we shift our perspective on money, we'll begin to understand that true blessing isn’t tied to a bank account!

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God is a God of order, and the universe follows unchanging natural laws. But every so often, God steps in and breaks the very laws He created! On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Mike Fabarez applies logic and insight to the very real and biblical evidence for miracles!
January 24, 2020
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What would it take for you to be really happy? A raise in your salary? A larger home? Maybe a happier marriage or a new spouse altogether? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses the true source of contentment and cautions us against the continual quest for more as he continues his series called, Money Matters.
January 23, 2020
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In Christian circles, there's a common tendency to treat some sins as completely taboo, while viewing others with more indulgence. But Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges this notion, urging us to take all sin seriously… because God takes it seriously!
January 22, 2020
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In Luke 16, Jesus spends a great deal of time addressing our attitudes towards money. But then, in verse 18, he takes what appears to be a left-hand turn, addressing issues of marriage and divorce. Pastor Mike Fabarez connects the dots, explaining how marriage and money both reveal the priorities of our hearts. 
January 21, 2020
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Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? Well, what about setting goals for the next 12 years? Or the next 12 thousand years? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to reconsider our life’s goals in light of eternity as he continue our series called, Money Matters.
January 20, 2020
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Should Christians ever enjoy an alcoholic beverage? What about pastimes like gambling or smoking? Where and when do you draw the line on worldly enjoyments? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses those uncomfortable "gray" areas that we all face, giving us biblical guidelines for decision-making.  
January 17, 2020
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As Christians, most of us would say that generosity is important. And yet, studies show that one out of five Bible believing Christians never gives anything to either their church or charitable organizations. Pastor Mike Fabarez asks, "Why the big gap between what we believe...and what we do?"
January 16, 2020
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It's easy to say we believe something. The hard part is putting that belief into action! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to consider what our actions say about our hearts' priorities, particularly in relation to our money.  We're talking about Godliness, Greed, and God's Word as we continue our series called, Money Matters.
January 15, 2020
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There's nothing wrong with working multiple jobs… unless you're working for competing companies! Imagine being on the marketing team for both Coca Cola and Pepsi. You just can't do it! And Pastor Mike Fabarez says that’s a good analogy for trying to serve both God and money. Learn how to keep your priorities straight as we continue our study in Luke 16.
January 14, 2020
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Whether it's having a certain type of home, reaching retirement early, or achieving success in business, our world is constantly pushing us to pursue money as the path to happiness, security, and meaning. But Pastor Mike Fabarez asks us to consider the danger of this mindset. Can money really provide our deepest needs?  
January 13, 2020
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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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