The daily radio broadcast of Pastor Mike Fabarez on Focal Point Radio.
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.
Do you realize how much your Christian presence matters to those around you? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the profound impact believers have in their homes, churches, and communities. Through Paul’s protective influence on the storm-tossed ship, he demonstrates why your faithfulness creates a sanctifying effect that reaches far beyond yourself, offering believers fresh understanding of …
Ever felt so overwhelmed you just wanted to quit? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals that even biblical heroes like Moses, Elijah, and Paul reached their breaking point. But God’s response to their despair contains a powerful truth about why you’re still breathing today. This encouraging message helps believers rediscover their divine purpose when circumstances make life …
When everything seems to be falling apart, how can Christians maintain hope? Pastor Mike Fabarez anchors our confidence in God’s unshakeable promises. Through the ultimate destiny revealed in scripture, he demonstrates why believers never need to fear—no matter how hostile the culture becomes, offering believers rock-solid assurance for navigating turbulent times with supernatural peace.
Should Christians engage with secular culture, or simply avoid it? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this crucial question head-on. Using Paul’s concern for unbelieving shipmates during the storm, he reveals why your influence in society matters more than you think. This challenging message examines our responsibility to speak biblical truth into cultural chaos while maintaining both …
Many Christians today feel tempted to withdraw from an increasingly hostile culture. But Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges this isolationist mindset with a surprising biblical mandate. He’ll show why God’s people must care about—and even pray for—the very cultures that oppose biblical values.
Life often attacks believers from multiple directions simultaneously. Pastor Mike Fabarez identifies six distinct categories of trials believers commonly face, from curtailed freedoms to cultural pressures. He’ll match each storm with a specific attribute of God to anchor your faith when hope feels thin.
Why does God’s timing often feel painfully slow? Pastor Mike Fabarez continues examining Paul’s storm-tossed journey to reveal profound truths about divine delays. He’ll show how our eternal God operates on a vastly different timeline than our impatient hearts expect, and why understanding his sovereignty transforms our perspective on life’s frustrating detours.
Ever feel misled about what the Christian life would actually be like? Pastor Mike Fabarez uses Paul’s harrowing shipwreck experience to challenge unrealistic expectations about following Christ. He’ll show why anticipating storms—not smooth sailing—prepares us for authentic discipleship. Don’t miss this reality check about courageous endurance!
Some Christians avoid intellectual debates, thinking evangelism should rely on prayer alone. Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges this passive approach by examining Paul’s persistent efforts to persuade King Agrippa. Paul’s strategy reveals how God uses our persuasive efforts as His chosen method for reaching skeptics. Your words possess more power than you realize, and retreating from …
Science tells us that dead people stay dead. So when Christians claim Jesus rose from the grave, skeptics naturally dismiss it as impossible. Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this fundamental challenge by examining the God who both sustains natural laws and can override them. Paul’s defense before King Agrippa reveals why Christian faith actually makes perfect …
Being called “crazy” for your beliefs never feels good. Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what happened when a Roman governor accused Paul of losing his mind over the resurrection. Paul’s measured response reveals the real reason many people reject biblical truth—and it’s not what you might think. This message equips believers with both understanding and confidence …
What if everything you’ve been taught about success is backwards? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges the world’s obsession with climbing ladders and accumulating wealth. Through Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa, he reveals why Christian calling centers on serving rather than getting, offering a radical perspective on finding true purpose in work, family, and ministry that transforms …
Are you fighting God’s plan for your life? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how resistance to our calling creates unnecessary frustration and pain. Through practical examples from Haggai and Philippians, discover why accepting God’s assignments in our domestic, career, and church life brings peace, and how trying to sanctify selfish aspirations always backfires.
Why does following Christ sometimes feel like swimming upstream? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses the ongoing challenge of living the Christian life in a hostile world. Through Paul’s Damascus road experience, we’ll see how remembering our purpose becomes essential when opposition feels overwhelming. Discover how clarity about our calling in three key life domains provides strength …
Does your testimony give proper credit where it’s due? Pastor Mike Fabarez exposes a critical flaw in how many believers share their faith stories. Through examining Paul’s radical transformation from religious achiever to Christ-follower, we’ll see why highlighting God’s role in drawing us to himself is essential and how recognizing his providential work transforms both …
What makes a powerful testimony? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges common assumptions about sharing your faith story. Through Paul’s testimony before King Agrippa, we’ll examine why the most impactful testimonies aren’t necessarily the most dramatic ones and how understanding your true spiritual condition transforms the way you tell others about Christ. Gain fresh perspective on the …