Archives: Broadcasts

Can Christians ever call a ceasefire in their battle against sin? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers with a resounding “no” as he reveals why we must maintain a serious counter-attack against the desires that hijack our attempts at righteous living. From Colossians 3, we’ll get four concrete strategies for winning this internal war.

Why do Christians still struggle with sin? Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a study called Soul Warfare by examining the battle that rages within every believer. From 1 Peter chapter 2, we’ll confront the uncomfortable truth that our greatest enemy isn’t external temptation—it’s the desires that wage war inside our own hearts.

What happens when prayers go unanswered and battles are lost? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the hard reality that sometimes God’s people face defeat. Through Jeremiah’s honest struggle in Lamentations, we’ll see how God’s steadfast love remains constant whether we win or lose.

When enemies surround you and the odds seem impossible, where do you turn? Pastor Mike Fabarez unpacks Psalm 76 and the miraculous story of 185,000 enemy soldiers defeated in a single night. Through this ancient victory, we’ll understand why God’s people can trust in his power and passionate interest in protecting us.

How do you celebrate when God brings you victory? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines the surprising elements that should characterize our response to answered prayers, unpacking what it truly means to honor God when trials turn to triumphs.

Feeling spiritually depleted? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses how God’s word becomes our lifeline during difficult seasons, demonstrating why biblical instruction provides the encouragement we need and how focusing on God’s ultimate victory transforms our perspective.

Where do you go when you need to meet with God? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how Jesus revolutionized worship, moving us from specific locations to spiritual connection, showing how God’s truth becomes our compass for intimate fellowship.

Ever feel frustrated with Christians who always seem upbeat, claiming everything’s “blessed” all the time? Pastor Mike Fabarez brings refreshing honesty to spiritual struggles through Psalm 43, addressing what to do when prayers feel unanswered and God seems distant.

How do you handle rejection when standing for biblical truth? On this episode of FOCAL POINT Pastor Mike Fabarez concludes his series Courageous Endurance with Paul’s final example from Acts, showing why rejection isn’t failure—it’s simply redirection.

Think biblical teaching is just for pastors and missionaries? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals why every believer is called to study and share God’s word. From Paul’s example in Acts to insights from Romans and Daniel, we’ll realize how ordinary Christians can turn others toward righteousness through biblical truth.

What will people remember about your life when it’s over? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to think beyond our career achievements and material possessions to what truly matters for eternity. Through Paul’s final recorded actions in Acts, we’ll see why prioritizing people over things should define every Christian’s legacy.

Words have power—the power to heal or hurt, build up or tear down. Pastor Mike Fabarez examines six essential types of communication every believer needs to master. From the apostle Paul’s example in Acts, we’ll see how our words can become tools for answers, blessings, corrections, and more.

Words can build bridges or burn them down—the difference often lies in timing and audience. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues his practical teaching on biblical communication by highlighting what we should say and when we should say it, showing how proper answers at proper moments become precious gifts.

Some conversations can be life giving—others can ruin everything. Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the challenge of taming our tongues through powerful principles from Proverbs. He gives helpful guidance on when silence becomes wisdom and why choosing the right audience matters more than having the right words.

Ever wonder if you’re exactly where God wants you to be? Pastor Mike Fabarez teaches three powerful ways to recognize God’s gracious hand in your everyday circumstances, showing how divine fingerprints appear in our locations, relationships, and opportunities.

Success has a sneaky way of making us forget who deserves the credit. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the hidden danger lurking behind prosperity and achievement, showing why gratitude becomes our spiritual lifeline when things are going well.

Are you practicing spiritual “adulting”? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to recognize how much our heavenly Father has been providing all along. As Paul finally reaches Rome in Acts 28, we’ll examine the difference between trusting false securities and acknowledging God as the true source of every blessing.

How confident are you in the reliability of scripture? Pastor Mike Fabarez concludes our study of Paul’s miraculous survival on Malta, emphasizing why absolute confidence in God’s word is essential for courageous endurance. We’ll understand how divine authentication gives us certainty in an uncertain world.

Why does God allow trials in the lives of believers? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this crucial question, revealing how divine testing prepares us for future challenges. We’ll continue examining Paul’s snake bite experience on Malta and understand how God builds resilient faith through unexpected difficulties.

Does God ever get caught off guard by the crises in your life? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that our sovereign God never says “oops” when unexpected trials strike. We’ll witness Paul’s miraculous survival from a deadly snake bite on Malta, and understand how even the most surprising circumstances serve God’s greater purposes.

Faith gets tested when circumstances contradict God’s promises. Pastor Mike Fabarez identifies three major obstacles every believer faces: prolonged waiting, personal suffering, and people who oppose biblical truth. He also reveals how God orchestrates unexpected allies to ensure His promises prevail.

When everything around you seems to be falling apart, what keeps you anchored? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals three specific promises that can sustain any believer during life’s darkest storms. From complete forgiveness to resurrection hope to guaranteed joy, we’ll examine God’s “precious and very great promises.”

Why does the Christian life sometimes feel like such an uphill battle? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this honest question by examining what scripture calls “hope deferred.” Using the dramatic conclusion of Acts 27, he shows how believers can maintain spiritual health while waiting for God’s ultimate promises.

What if your daily choices carry far more weight than you think? Pastor Mike Fabarez shows how individual Christians function as spiritual catalysts in a broken world. From Acts 27, we’ll see why faithfulness in small circles creates protection for larger ones.