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While the world is going from bad to worse, we as Christians may wonder if it’s even possible to live a life of Ambitious Faith. Pastor Mike Fabarez offers some biblical encouragement from the story of Enoch. Hear how he kept pursuing God in a culture not unlike our own.

In the busyness of life, minor tasks can turn into major pursuits. It’s why we need role models who can show us what’s really important in life. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains what Enoch can teach us about making what truly matters our life’s pursuit.

Do you have a Christian role model? Someone you can turn to for guidance and motivation? Well, Hebrews 11 contains a collection of godly people we learn from, and Pastor Mike Fabarez explains what Abel can teach us about living a life of Ambitious Faith.

Have you heard, “it’s not the gift, but the thought that counts”? Well, when it comes to giving to God, there’s a lot of truth to that saying! Pastor Mike Fabarez provides a biblical model of giving our best to God and how to do it.

If we need real-life examples of how to live the Christian life, the Bible is full of men and women we can look to for inspiration. Pastor Mike Fabarez highlights a particular hero of the faith, who shows us how to Trust God Enough to Give Him Our Best.

God doesn’t want us to settle for half-hearted belief or middle-of-the-road acceptance. The goal of every Christian is to have a gung-ho, no-holds-barred trust in the Lord! And Pastor Mike Fabarez says that it all begins with Boldly Trusting in God’s Ability to Create.

The origin of the universe is not merely a question of science—but a matter of faith. Is everything the result of random evolution, or the product of a sovereign creator? Pastor Mike Fabarez compares both creationism and evolution to see which belief has the best evidence.

It’s safe to say that no one listening witnessed the beginning of the universe. So all discussions about our origins are really conversations about faith! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains there’s ample reason to Boldly Trust in God’s Ability to Create.

Walking by faith isn’t easy. It’s one thing to believe that God exists. But it’s quite another to follow a God we cannot see! Thankfully, the Bible describes exactly how to live out our faith! Pastor Mike Fabarez takes us to Hebrews 11, teaching us how to walk with confident trust in God.

The most essential element of the Christian life is intangible. We can’t hold it in our hands or weigh it on a scale. So how do we know what “faith” really is? Pastor Mike Fabarez studies Hebrews 11, which not only defines but describes the essence of biblical faith!

Do you want to live an inspired Christian life? Do you want your walk with God to take you to new and exciting places? Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us the key component of a vibrant and ambitious faith.

The work of Jesus, the encouragement of others, the seriousness of sin—each one is a good motivator for continuing to walk with God. But on this episode of FOCAL POINT, Pastor Mike Fabarez describes one of the biggest incentives in the Christian life—the promise of heavenly reward.

What inspires your journey of faith? What drives you to keep following Jesus, even when the road is tough? Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a study in Hebrews by looking at one of the most exciting and encouraging reasons to pursue Christ. Discover the motivation of heavenly rewards.

What parent hasn’t occasionally promised a reward to influence a child’s behavior? While some may consider that bribery, our heavenly father thinks it’s a good motivator! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how the promise of future blessings should spur us on towards a deeper walk with God.

Just like athletes search for the motivation to overcome exhaustion and go for the win, Christians need inner inspiration to keep walking with Jesus. But where do we turn for that motivation? Pastor Mike Fabarez offers a biblical place of inspiration—ourselves!

Scripture is full of amazing men and women who can teach us a lot about following God. But the Bible also says we can draw inspiration in the Christian life from our own stories! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how to be your own role model.

Many of us have role models that we respect, admire and try to emulate. But have you ever thought that your best role model could be you? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how A Closer Relationship with God can happen when we imitate our early days of faith!

As Christians, we’d never want to do anything to dishonor our savior. Yet, the Bible says there is one thing that “tramples underfoot the son of God.” Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can crush the grace of Christ… when we fail to take sin seriously.

God’s grace transforms the direction of our lives. It allows us to move closer to the Lord and move farther away sin! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us to examine the role of God’s grace in our lives. Is it making us more holy? It’s another step in A Closer Relationship with God.

In order to forge a stronger, deeper, and more meaningful relationship with God, we have to reevaluate our former relationship with sin. Pastor Mike Fabarez asks us to reexamine our connection to our old nature so we can move toward Christ.

When following God feels like an uphill race, we desperately need friends who run alongside and shout, “Keep going!” and “Don’t stop!” Pastor Mike Fabarez stresses the importance of allowing other Christians to push, prod and persuade us towards a closer relationship God.

Is there someone in your life who challenges you? Is there a person who pushes you? You might think, “who needs friends like that?” Well, Pastor Mike Fabarez says we all do! We can’t get closer to God without friends who motivate us to grow.

Looking at the direction of your life, are you growing closer to God or moving farther away from him? Or are you stuck in neutral, longing to move forward in your faith? Pastor Mike Fabarez offers practical ways to have A Closer Relationship With God.

Like any relationship, our connection with God can become stale without regular attention. So how do we grow closer to the Lord? Pastor Mike Fabarez offers biblical ways we can grow nearer to our Heavenly Father. And it begins by looking at what Christ has done for us!

Think of someone you’re close to. You probably talk to each other, spend time together, and know all the quirks and characteristics of that person. Does that describe your connection with the Lord? Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us how to have A Closer Relationship with God.

It’s common to associate “new” with “better.” It’s why people often run to those claiming to have a “new word” from God or a revised and updated Bible. But Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us how the gospel remains God’s complete word and everything we need!

The message of Jesus Christ is surprisingly simple. So simple that many people have looked at the gospel and said “There must be more.” But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that the gospel needs no modification, amendment, or revision. In Jesus, we have God’s final word!

Ever received at knock at your door from someone with a big smile and news about a recent revelation from God? Many people claim that the gospel just got an upgrade! Pastor Mike Fabarez answers the question Should We Be Expecting a Newer Testament?

To our modern way of thinking, the Old Testament method for dealing with sin seems foreign, confusing and severe. Finding forgiveness meant sacrificing an animal! Pastor Mike Fabarez explores the “why” of animal sacrifice, and “why” it’s no longer needed!

At one point, close to a quarter of a million lambs were killed during the Jewish Passover. As modern-day believers, we may ask “why?” Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how the pictures of animal sacrifice point us to the true lamb of God.