When Your Wallet Calls the Shots – Part A
January 13, 2020
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?
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Hospitality is a crucial element in building Christian community and can be an effective tool for evangelism by showing Christ's love to others. But how can we be effective in this area of our lives? What does the Bible say about hospitality? Learn some practical and effective means of serving the Lord. Be sure to request the book The Hospitality Commands: Building Loving Christian Community by Alexander Strauch with your generous donation this month.
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Throughout the Old Testament, a mysterious figure keeps appearing in dramatic ways, speaking with unquestionable authority to God's people. So, who is he? And why is his presence shrouded in such mystery? On this fascinating edition of Ask Pastor Mike, we'll answer the question, "Who is the Angel of the Lord?"
January 10, 2020
Most people recognize the value of setting aside money now in order to enjoy a bigger return in the future. And yet, we can become so consumed with immediate results in this life that we forget to invest in eternal matters! Pastor Mike is helping us reset our financial priorities as he continues his series, Money Matters.
January 9, 2020
Jesus made it clear that we're only stewards of our wealth, not owners. Everything we have belongs to God, and we'll have to give him an account for how we use it! Pastor Mike turns our attention to the practical implications of this truth, offering advice on stewarding well and building up treasure in heaven.
January 8, 2020
As Christians, we believe that everything we have belongs to God. And yet, how often do we remember and acknowledge God's ownership when it comes to making financial decisions? And what would it look like, practically, to become a better steward of God's stuff? Pastor Mike tackles these questions as he continues the series, Money Matters.
January 7, 2020
As we continue the deeply practical yet counter-cultural series, Money Matters, Pastor Mike urges us to use the resources God has entrusted to us in order to make eternal friends who will join us in God's Kingdom. We're talking about stewarding our money In Light of God's Financial Forecast.
January 6, 2020
It's a New Year, and time to make those annual resolutions. What'll it be for you? Lose a few pounds? Take up a new hobby? Maybe kick a bad habit or two? If you're game for a few worthwhile ideas, Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges the willing and able with New Year goal-setting advice.
January 3, 2020
On this edition of Focal Point, we're looking at a surprising and often misunderstood parable that Jesus told about a dishonest manager who cheats his master out of wealth. And then, Jesus tells his disciples to be like that dishonest manager! Obviously, there’s more to this parable than meets the eye. So, Pastor Mike is unpacking the meaning and application.
January 2, 2020
As we dive into the New Year, we're kicking things off with a new series called, Money Matters. Money can be a sensitive subject, but the Bible never hesitates to address this matter, so neither should we! And Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us think through our budgets In Light of God’s Financial Forecast.
January 1, 2020
Remember the old saying, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me?" Well, words may not cause physical damage, but they can certainly cause a lot of pain! Pastor Mike Fabarez is helping us to reign in our tongues as he concludes his series called, Wisdom from Proverbs.
December 31, 2019
Most people speak about 22,000 words per day. And scripture makes it clear that those words have power to either hurt or heal. So, how can we train our tongues to avoid sin and build others up instead? Mike Fabarez provides some practical steps we can take to manage our emotions and tame our tongues.
December 30, 2019
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