Focal Point Radio Broadcasts
The daily radio broadcasts of Pastor Mike Fabarez on Focal Point. Explore and proclaim the depths of Scripture as Pastor Mike goes verse-by-verse through a book of the Bible.
The Costs and Benefits of the Incarnation-Part A
Is Jesus your spiritual life coach or your literal lifesaver? Pastor Mike Fabarez exposes the profound difference between these two views of Christ. He explains why Jesus didn’t come to augment your life but to rescue it from divine wrath. Prepare for a perspective shift that truly changes everything.
Looking Forward without Giving Up-Part C
When injustice seems to triumph, how do you maintain hope? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils the breathtaking vision of Revelation 21 where God finally makes everything new. We’ll see why Christ’s victory is already secured even though we’re still waiting for the final celebration.
Looking Forward without Giving Up-Part B
Have you ever wondered why even good leaders fail us? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the unsettling truth about delegated authority in our fallen world. From parenting failures to political disappointments, he shows why imperfect leadership is inevitable until Christ returns to claim his rightful throne.
Looking Forward without Giving Up-Part A
Pastor Mike Fabarez begins a lesson explaining the tension between Christ’s supreme authority and our daily struggles. Through a compelling look at Hebrews chapter 2, he unveils why we’re living in the gap between what Christ has accomplished and what he will complete.
Ask Pastor Mike: What is Biblical Love?
What is biblical love? The word “love” is used to express many different sentiments. Some say they “love” football. Others say they “love” lasagna. Some even croon love songs to their dog or cat! Pastor Mike Fabarez re-examines the biblical standard for true love.
Grappling with Doubts by Revisiting God’s Imprimatur on the Truth-Part C
Can we really trust ancient documents that claim to be God’s word? Pastor Mike Fabarez presents compelling evidence for scripture’s reliability. We’ll see how thousands of ancient manuscripts validate biblical truth, and understand why God preserved his message with such meticulous care.
Grappling with Doubts by Revisiting God’s Imprimatur on the Truth-Part B
How can we trust ancient documents about God when so many voices claim to speak for him today? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals God’s authentication system for his messengers. We’ll understand how miraculous signs verified apostolic authority, and why scripture deserves our absolute confidence.
Grappling with Doubts by Revisiting God’s Imprimatur on the Truth-Part A
Ever wrestle with spiritual doubts that shake your confidence in God? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses this universal struggle by revealing why healthy skepticism can actually strengthen faith. We’ll discover how Christ’s credentials provide unshakeable evidence, and learn practical steps for anchoring belief in objective truth.
Taking Stock of What’s at Stake-Part C
Is God too strict with his rules? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts this common complaint by revealing why divine inflexibility actually stems from perfect love. We’ll grasp the sobering reality behind God’s binding commands, and understand why ignoring his salvation plan leads to devastating consequences.
Ask Pastor Mike: Politics Part 2
Politics continue to dominate the headlines. But as Christians, what should our role be in the public square? Should we wave banners of support for our candidate, protest, or refrain from getting involved at all? Pastor Mike Fabarez walks verse-by-verse through Romans 13 to discover the connection between politics and faith.
Taking Stock of What’s at Stake-Part B
Why do we want justice for everyone except ourselves? Pastor Mike Fabarez exposes our selective approach to divine accountability. Through compelling illustrations about parenting and law enforcement, he reveals why God’s commitment to justice flows from His perfect love, not harsh authoritarianism.
Taking Stock of What’s at Stake-Part A
What if everything you thought you knew about God’s love was incomplete? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts our culture’s sanitized version of the Almighty. Through compelling stories about his disciplinarian father, he reveals why God’s inflexible standards actually flow from perfect love, not harsh authoritarianism.
Being Extra Careful to Always Take Hold of the Truth-Part C
Ever notice how easy it is to drift through life without realizing you’re moving? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how passive spiritual living leads to inevitable drift. He defines the clear difference between hearing biblical truth and actually grabbing hold of it before it’s too late.
Being Extra Careful to Always Take Hold of the Truth-Part B
In our information-saturated age, countless voices compete for your attention every single day. Pastor Mike Fabarez cuts through the noise with a critical warning about spiritual discernment. We’ll examine why Christians must become skilled at separating authentic biblical truth from religious counterfeits.
Ask Pastor Mike: Politics Part 1
Should Christians pay their taxes, even if they don’t like what the government is doing with their money? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses your questions about taxes, government spending policy, and what the Bible has to say about these controversial topics.
Being Extra Careful to Always Take Hold of the Truth-Part A
Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts a vital question: how do we ensure God’s voice doesn’t get lost in all the noise? We’ll examine why treating scripture as just another opinion could be spiritually dangerous, and why biblical truth deserves our most careful attention.
What to Give a King-Part B
Why do Christians sometimes feel like outsiders in their own communities? Pastor Mike Fabarez examines what it means to reflect Christ’s righteousness in a world that increasingly rejects biblical values. We’ll unpack how growing closer to Jesus naturally creates tension with society, and learn practical ways to hasten his coming kingdom.
What to Give a King-Part A
How do you give a gift to someone who lives millions of miles away? Pastor Mike Fabarez confronts this challenge while revealing what it means for Christians to serve a king who seems relegated to society’s fringes. Drawing from David’s ordeal hiding in caves despite being God’s anointed king, we’ll discover the most precious gift we can offer Christ today.
The Son of God-Part C
What makes Christianity different from every other religion? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this fundamental question by examining the heart-wrenching story of Abraham and Isaac. We’ll grasp why God’s willingness to sacrifice his own son should shake us to our core, and understand what separates genuine faith from religious pretense.
Ask Pastor Mike: Salvation a Gift?
The gift of salvation is free! So why do people make it sound so hard? Even Jesus said following him would require some sacrifice. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains the simple difference between justification and sanctification.
The Son of God-Part B
Every parent understands the fierce instinct to protect their child at any cost. Pastor Mike Fabarez uses that universal experience to unlock the staggering reality of the cross. Through a powerful personal illustration, he reveals why we must never treat God’s ultimate sacrifice as ordinary Sunday school theology.
The Son of God-Part A
Sometimes, the most sacred truths can become dangerously ordinary. Pastor Mike Fabarez warns against spiritual complacency that treats divine mysteries like mundane facts. Using a powerful new car analogy, he challenges us to rediscover our sense of wonder at Christ’s true identity. When God himself puts on sandals and walks among us, that should never become routine.
Angels 101-Part C
What if the most powerful beings in the universe were assigned to serve you personally? Pastor Mike Fabarez unveils a stunning biblical truth that will revolutionize how you see yourself. These mighty angels who could obliterate nations with a thought are actually dispatched from heaven’s boardroom to serve God’s adopted children.
Angels 101-Part B
Think angels are just cute, chubby cherubs floating around heaven? Pastor Mike Fabarez shatters our Sunday school stereotypes about God’s heavenly messengers. We’ll uncover the shocking truth about angelic authority, power, and wisdom that puts our earthly accomplishments to shame.
Ask Pastor Mike: Authority of Believer vs Trusting in Christ
When it comes to prayer, some Christians say we should always take a position of authority, declaring things in the name of Christ! So, is that a biblical standpoint? On this edition of Ask Pastor Mike, Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a balanced and biblical view of our role in prayer.
Angels 101-Part A
When the book of Hebrews claims Jesus is superior to angels, most of us think “So what?” Pastor Mike Fabarez shows why angels deserve far more respect than we give them. While we focus on tiny backyards, angels run entire countries! Discover why Jesus being superior is such a big deal!
The Ultimate Son-Part C
Are you trying to earn God’s acceptance? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why Jesus is the only High Priest who could sit down after his sacrifice. Old Testament priests stood because their work was never finished, but Christ declared “It is finished!”
The Ultimate Son-Part B
Do you ever approach Jesus like he’s just your buddy? Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges our casual attitudes toward Christ by revealing his role as the ultimate King of the universe. Exploring Hebrews chapter 1, we’ll understand why Jesus owns everything, sustains everything, and deserves our deepest reverence.
The Ultimate Son-Part A
When God wanted to communicate his final message to humanity, who did he choose? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals why Jesus stands above every prophet, teacher, and religious leader who ever lived. Through Hebrews chapter 1, we’ll grasp the stunning reality that when Christ speaks, it’s God himself delivering his ultimate word to mankind.
Ask Pastor Mike: Contentment
In our materialistic world, contentment can be an elusive goal. Sadly, many people will never find it. But it doesn’t have to be that way! It’s possible to be content, no matter what cards you’ve been dealt. Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals the biblical secret to finding joy.
Indignation-Part C
What’s the difference between healthy anger and toxic bitterness? Pastor Mike Fabarez highlights the most dangerous aspect of righteous anger: what happens when we refuse to let it go. He reveals why forgiveness isn’t about excusing evil—it’s about preventing anger from poisoning our own hearts.
Indignation-Part B
Righteous anger can either build or destroy. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues examining what Scripture teaches about godly indignation, revealing how to transform frustration with evil into constructive action that actually creates positive change. Instead of letting anger consume us, we can harness it as fuel for meaningful solutions.
Indignation-Part A
Does injustice make your blood boil? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles a controversial command from scripture: “Be angry.” He challenges the one-dimensional view that Christians should always stay positive, showing instead why righteous indignation honors God. When evil seems to triumph, perhaps anger is exactly the right response.
Soul Warfare-Part C
Tired of losing the same spiritual battles over and over? Pastor Mike Fabarez arms you with seven powerful strategies for counterattacking sin. We’re taking a serious look at the steps we must take to turn the tide in our fight against internal temptations.
Ask Pastor Mike: Is There a Hell?
Is Hell a real place or simply a metaphor? Does our loving God really condemn people to eternal punishment? And how can we balance an understanding of God’s grace with this uncomfortable truth? Pastor Mike Fabarez leads us in searching the scriptures to answer these sobering questions.
Soul Warfare-Part B
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.
Soul Warfare-Part A
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.
Our Strong God-Part C
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.
Our Strong God-Part B
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.
Ask Pastor Mike: Why Study the Old Testament?
The Old Testament was written ages ago. So, how can it possibly apply to our lives today––especially now that the New Testament is available? Afterall, Jesus said he came to fulfill the law. So, aren’t those ancient rules obsolete? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers the question: “Why Study the Old Testament?”