Focal Point Radio Broadcasts

Ask Pastor Mike Live-Does God Reveal Sin?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

When pain won’t let up, is God trying to get our attention? And how far does honesty have to bend when someone we love is at risk? Pastor Mike Fabarez fields unscripted calls on suffering, ethics, and generosity, in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live.

Sacrifice Instead of Selfishness-Part A

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Do you ever keep lists of all the projects, tasks and errands you don’t want to forget? Pastor Mike Fabarez looks at Hebrews chapter thirteen and presents a checklist of helpful reminders that God wants us to keep in mind. Don’t miss the start of Pastor Mike’s next study called, Countercultural Christians.

Seeing Obedience as an Act of Worship-Part B

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

It’s tempting to conform our image of God according to our preference and imagination. But when we see him for who he truly is, we’re moved to worship and obey. Pastor Mike Fabarez presents the final portion in a study called, Our Fight with Sin. Discover a practical form of worship.

Seeing Obedience as an Act of Worship-Part A

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Most people have preconceived notions about God. But how do we sort through these ideas, these images, and discover the truth about who God really is? Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the true character of God presented in scripture.

Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective-Part C

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

At some point or another, we all take things for granted. That is, of course, until we’re reminded of just how valuable they are. Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the worth of our salvation by understanding the weight of our sin. Don’t miss this powerful reflection on our life in Christ.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-What is Apostolic Succession?

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Does an unbroken line of church leaders really prove it’s the one true church? Should your prayers go mainly to Jesus, or to the father? And can a person honestly know, deep down, that they belong to Christ? Pastor Mike Fabarez wades into all three in a fresh round of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective-Part B

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

There are certain sinful behaviors that everyone condemns. But when it comes to the “small” offenses, we don’t tend to take them quite so seriously. Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that sin is serious, large or small. Gain encouragement for your fight with sin!

Motivated by Heaven’s Perspective-Part A

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Do you ever wonder why God makes a big deal about certain sinful behaviors? Pastor Mike Fabarez suggests that we adjust our perspective and learn to see temptation through the eyes of the only perfect man who ever lived.

Recalling Why This is So Important-Part C

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Sin just doesn’t affect one person—it affects us all. So when we actively attack temptation in our lives, we’re really fighting for each other! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains exactly why Our Fight with Sin is so important. Could you use some motivation to fight the good fight?

Recalling Why This is So Important-Part B

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

When we’re tempted to cave in to temptation, we assume our poor choices won’t matter. But Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that sin causes trouble for us and for those we love. Don’t miss a powerful study about Recalling Why This is So Important.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-Will God Always Fulfill My Desires?

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Is God required to grant the very things you’re praying for? And if Christ already wiped your record clean, why does the Bible still promise a reckoning? Pastor Mike Fabarez sits with two callers questioning prayer, a father’s drinking, and the judgment believers still face, in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live.

Recalling Why This is So Important-Part A

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Do you ever get tired of battling temptation? When the going gets tough, it’s not unusual to want to give up and give in. Pastor Mike Fabarez shares biblical motivation to keep up the good work and keep going strong.

Breaking Recurring Patterns-Part C

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

For centuries, men and women have battled against temptation. But when it comes to overcoming sin, it’s important to consider whether or not we really want to succeed! Pastor Mike Fabarez shares practical and personal strategies for becoming stronger in Our Fight with Sin. Discover motivation for success.

Breaking Recurring Patterns-Part B

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We’ve all experienced the powerful lure of temptation in our lives. But how do we develop a strategy to succeed and overcome? Pastor Mike Fabarez looks to Hebrews 12 for guidance in Our Fight with Sin. Don’t miss an important study about growing stronger every day!

Breaking Recurring Patterns-Part A

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We’d be foolish to attempt running a marathon without the proper training. And resisting temptation is just as difficult, unless we’re spiritually strong! Pastor Mike Fabarez encourages us to be well prepared for Our Fight with Sin. Ready for a spiritual work-out?

Ask Pastor Mike Live-Why is Sola Scriptura True?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Why lean on scripture alone, and not also the traditions handed down by the church? And in Exodus, when Aaron claims the golden calf just “came out” of the fire on its own, is that a real explanation, or something else entirely? Pastor Mike Fabarez works through both questions in a new edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Recognizing and Responding to God’s Correction-Part C

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

When it comes to God’s discipline in our lives, it’s hard to see his intervention in a positive light. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains how we can actually be thankful for God’s correction, as he describes the benefits of being God’s children.

Recognizing and Responding to God’s Correction-Part B

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Recognizing and Responding to God’s Correction-Part A

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

If you’re a parent, you know that disciplining your kids is a tough balancing act… but it’s necessary! And sometimes God uses the same tactic with us. Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us recognize God’s loving discipline in our lives.

Reconsidering How Hard We’re Willing to Fight-Part C

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

When we’re mocked or criticized for doing the right thing, we may feel discouraged. We might even feel like giving up altogether. Pastor Mike Fabarez provides some biblical encouragement to stand strong.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-When Scholars Disagree on Biblical Issues?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Can two Bible-believing scholars disagree and still both be walking with the Spirit? And is hell really the endless, conscious reality scripture describes, or has popular culture softened the picture? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles all of this and more, in this edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Reconsidering How Hard We’re Willing to Fight-Part B

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

The world has a subtle way of conforming us to its ways, gradually pushing us along in the tides of compromise. If we’re not paying attention, we’ll drift somewhere we never intended to be! Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a lesson on Reconsidering How Hard We’re Willing to Fight.

Reconsidering How Hard We’re Willing to Fight-Part A

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In order to maintain moral integrity today, we need to be intentional about resisting temptation and sin. Opportunities for slipping up are all around us! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us with an important call to action in Our Fight with Sin.

Keeping Our Focus on Christ-Part C

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Every day we face the temptation to cave in to sin. But how do we stay motivated to be strong, and fight the battle with confidence? Pastor Mike Fabarez presents a hopeful message about Our Fight with Sin. Be equipped for the temptations in your life!

Keeping Our Focus on Christ-Part B

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

From glaring sins to little white lies, we’re confronted daily with temptation. But how do we go about conquering these desires? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes a careful look at Hebrews chapter twelve and describes powerful weapons we can use in Our Fight with Sin.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-What does “no man has ascended to heaven” mean?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Where does Jesus fit in relation to all of scripture’s great figures, and what do the end times texts really say? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes on some of the Bible’s most searched and most misunderstood passages, and gives listeners the clarity they’ve been looking for. It’s another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Keeping Our Focus on Christ-Part A

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

When it comes to finding inspiration, many of us look to celebrities, politicians and sports heroes. And while these models can be helpful, no one sets a better standard than Jesus Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez looks to Jesus’ example for Our Fight with Sin.

Spurred on by Godly Examples-Part C

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Most of us are happy to sit in the stands and cheer on our favorite sports team. But when it’s our turn to get out there and compete, it’s a whole different story! Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about Our Fight with Sin. Hear biblical encouragement to proactively fight the good fight.

Spurred on by Godly Examples-Part B

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

On a long trip, nothing slows us down like a lot of heavy baggage. And when it comes to our journey with Christ, it’s temptation that often bogs us down! Pastor Mike Fabarez continues a study about Our Fight with Sin. Is there anything slowing you down these days?

Spurred on by Godly Examples-Part A

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

No matter how much we develop in our relationship with God, we never outgrow temptation. Thankfully, it’s not a battle we have to face alone! Pastor Mike Fabarez looks to God’s word for help in Our Fight with Sin.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-Explain the Messianic Prophecy in Isaiah

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

When you open Isaiah, how do you know if you’re reading about God or the coming Messiah? And what happens to the youngest, most innocent lives when Christ returns? Pastor Mike Fabarez fields real questions about prophecy, the afterlife, and the end times in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Looking Past the Pain to the Prize-Part C

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Torture, jeering, imprisonment… sound like an attractive lifestyle? Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why so many godly men and women have willingly endured such hardships in light of the reward to come! Ready to step out for God? Join Mike Fabarez for the conclusion of a study about Ambitious Faith.

Looking Past the Pain to the Prize-Part B

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

From time to time, we all have to do things we don’t enjoy. But even the tedious tasks can be done with a smile when we focus on the perks! Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the difficult trials and grand rewards of accomplishing great things for God.

Looking Past the Pain to the Prize-Part A

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Many of us are eager to be considered great in God’s kingdom. But like any great accomplishment, this high calling requires a measure of sacrifice and struggle. Pastor Mike Fabarez prepares us for what to expect on the exciting journey towards true greatness.

Attempting Great Things for God-Part C

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In the scope of eternity, our existence in this world is brief. How can we make the most of the time we have left? Pastor Mike Fabarez finds the answer to that important question in the New Testament book of Hebrews.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-Is It Biblical to Spank Our Children?

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Your kids are pushing back and you’re not sure how to respond—and somewhere in your church, someone just delivered a polished sermon no one can explain. Pastor Mike Fabarez takes both questions head-on in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Attempting Great Things for God-Part B

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

From business and politics to the arts and sports, achieving greatness takes dedication, hard work and focus. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that’s the same sort of attitude required for attempting great things for God!

Attempting Great Things for God-Part A

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Long ago, the psalmist wrote, “teach us to number our days.” And no matter how old or how young we are, this practice helps to keep our focus on what really matters. Pastor Mike Fabarez asks us to consider how we’re using the days we have left.

Embracing the Unconventional & the Unexpected-Part C

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Have you ever signed up for something, only to have it turn out different than you expected? When things don’t make sense, we’re tempted to quit! Pastor Mike Fabarez shares a lesson about one man who got more than he bargained for, and how he learned the meaning of Ambitious Faith.

Embracing the Unconventional & the Unexpected-Part B

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

As we go about life, it’s only natural to use our judgment and common sense. But when something doesn’t line up with our logic, it’s also natural to resist! Pastor Mike Fabarez helps us grow in our trust of God, even when it doesn’t make sense.

Ask Pastor Mike Live-What Does the Word Apologetics Mean?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

What’s the difference between faith and a defense of faith? And after decades of a life that felt beyond redemption, can God’s grace really reach that far? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes real questions from real listeners in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Embracing the Unconventional & the Unexpected-Part A

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We all remember that familiar schoolyard taunt “So, who made you the boss?” Few of us ever outgrow this resistance to authority. And if we’re not careful, we’ll begin to view our relationship with God the same way! Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about the wisdom and authority of God.

Trusting God When Your Back’s Against the Wall-Part C

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Sometimes it’s tough situations that impede our progress or difficult people who hold us back. But what do we do when it seems like God is the one opposing us? Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about Trusting God When Our Back’s Against the Wall.

Trusting God When Your Back’s Against the Wall-Part B

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In any team sport, it’s important to have a strong offense to push for the win. But a good offense is useless without a strong defensive strategy, as well! Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about standing up for what’s right when faced with opposition.

Trusting God When Your Back’s Against the Wall-Part A

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We cheer on heroes who stand up for what’s right. But when it’s our turn to face the opposition, it can be a little intimidating and personal. Pastor Mike Fabarez shares encouragement for trusting God when our back’s against the wall.