Mike Fabarez Sermons on Focal Point

We ought to endure in doing what is right regardless of the support, applause, or appreciation we receive, knowing Christ sees, cares, and rewards.

We must be more committed and intentional in our prayer lives, deliberately expanding our praying to include God’s evangelical agenda.

We need to realize that our usefulness in the cause of Christ is not measured by good health, but rather by our dependence on God to work in and through us for his own glory.

We ought to share our experiences selectively, defaulting to those that glorify God, rejecting private experiences as spiritual credentials, and letting our sacrificial service be the true measure of our impact.

True devotion to Christ and his cause is always marked by sacrifice and suffering — costs we must willingly embrace because we love him and his people.

We must never submit to those who claim spiritual authority while leading with exploitation, domination, and contempt.

We must remain constantly vigilant against the unrelenting efforts of God’s spiritual enemies to strategically displace the authority of Scripture with the authority of their own voices.

We must learn to biblically assess spiritual leaders and wholeheartedly commit to those who demonstrate the qualifications God’s Word requires.

Because God is jealous for our allegiance to Christ, we must guard our devotion from deceptive and twisted views of Christianity.

We must never perform for our critics or let them shape our character, but we must always stay faithful where God has placed us and aim to please Christ.

Because the resurrected Christ has proven his authority as our divine life-giver and judge, we must respond to his call and trust him for eternal life to escape the judgment we deserve.

God previewed the rich meaning and impact of Christ’s redemptive work through the Old Testament symbols of the Ark of the Covenant, its sacrifices, and its rituals.

We will often be judged by surface-level impressions and assumptions, but we must stay focused on our spiritual integrity and refuse to play the comparison game.

Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.

Christians who give generously make a far greater impact than they realize—God uses their giving to strengthen their churches and advance the reputation of gospel near and far.

We ought to be motivated to give cheerfully because of the bold promises God makes to generous Christians, especially his revelation that he takes special joy in joyful generosity.

We should pursue a Christian maturity marked by a Christlike, dependable, and increasing generosity.

The giving God calls us to is generous but discerning, and it requires us to handle what has been entrusted to us with great care and integrity. In this sermon on 2 Corinthians 8:16–24, Pastor Mike Fabarez argues that biblical generosity must be governed by careful, accountable stewardship rather than impulsive or naïve giving. Drawing from Paul’s commendation of Titus and the appointed brothers entrusted with administering the collection, the message establishes that Christian giving is both joyful and discerning. Paul’s concern to do “what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man” (2 Corinthians 8:21) demonstrates that financial integrity and transparent administration are essential components of faithful ministry. Pastor Fabarez explains that wise stewardship protects the reputation of Christ, strengthens trust within the church, and ensures that resources advance gospel priorities. The sermon calls believers to evaluate their giving practices in light of Scripture, recognizing that generosity is not measured merely by amount but by faithfulness, accountability, and alignment with God’s revealed purposes. In a culture prone to emotional or careless financial decisions, this passage provides a doctrinal framework for responsible Christian stewardship.

We should give willingly and proportionately, trusting God to accomplish good through our gifts and to provide for us in the process.

We must choose to practice biblical generosity, motivated by Christ’s gracious example rather than mere agreement with its principles.

Godly generosity is grounded in what God has done for us and begins when our hearts are gripped by it.

We ought to be attentive to the work of sanctification taking place around us, and intentionally affirm, celebrate, and be encouraged by the growth in holiness we see.

Christmas Eve

Why the Incarnation Means Everything Christmas matters because the incarnate Christ alone provides our acceptance before God, accomplishing what we could never achieve on our own.

Christ did not come merely to create warm Christmas nostalgia, but to anchor our hearts to the unbreakable guarantee of a perfect eternity with our forgiving Creator.

We must practice a repentance that takes sin seriously, accepts whatever pain it requires, and works diligently to restore sincere obedience.

Because God intends our relationships in the church to be marked by a quality that the world cannot match, we must be serious about building friendships that are uniquely loving, loyal, and encouraging.

Actively and carefully pursue holiness in your mind and body for the sake of our great God who said we will draw near to us when we do.

God wants us to pursue moral purity as his distinctive people, which he has promised will increase our daily experience of fellowship, joy, and assurance with him.

We must guard the personal partnerships in our lives, so our devotion to Christ is not imperiled and our usefulness to the Lord remains uncompromised.

We should continually pursue an affectionate and joyful unity within the church—willing to stretch for it even when others aren’t—appealing for it through loving, sincere words and actions.

Be an effective and determined Ambassador of Christ, willing to endure the hardships, while maintaining your integrity and sincere love for others.

We must no longer be casual or timid about relaying the gospel to our generation, but we must be bold and urgent about it, as Christ would have us be while there’s still time in our crazy and chaotic culture.

Take up the responsibility of being Christ’s ambassador with the time you have left by working to see the people around you as in desperate need of being reconciled to God.

Stop prejudging fellow church members by outward measures or their worldly pasts, and accept them as redeemed new creations in Christ.

Because Christ paid the ultimate price to redeem us, our love for him should compel us to put aside our old desires and live wholly for him.

In light of all people one day standing before God, we must be motivated to live and speak with a deep concern for others, always with a clear conscience, resolved to be faithful regardless of how we are perceived.

Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this episode: 0:55 – What will happen in the end times to those who reject Christ? 8:50 – Church buildings in the past were very beautiful, why aren’t our church buildings beautiful like they used to be? 15:04 – Does the Bema Seat judgment only judge a Christian’s deeds after they become a Christian? 17:59 – Is the video “23 Minutes in Hell” okay to watch regarding near death experiences? 19:37 – Why does the Bible say that Jesus prays for us and that he has the same power as God? 21:52 – If Jesus already has the power, why doesn’t he just do what we ask if it’s already God’s will? 25:04 – What is the sin that leads to death in 1 John 5:16 and can a Christian be separate from Christ until they repent of all sins? 29:29 – What should we know about the Millennial Kingdom that should influence our evangelism today? 36:33 – How do we reconcile man’s free will with God’s sovereignty? 41:46 – What heaven and earth will pass away when the New Jerusalem comes down? 45:51 – Can you explain your statement that if you are at odds with your church you are probably at odds with God? 53:50 – Can we get along with other Christians even though we don’t all believe the same on secondary or tertiary issues? 1:03:40 – Why did Ananias & Saphira receive such a harsh judgement?

Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this episode: 0:46 – Where did Cain and Abel’s wives come from and what is the biblical understanding on how we grow families? 5:52 – How do we rightly think about Israel of the Old Testament versus modern day Israel? 14:02 – How do we pray for people and their salvation? 17:27 – What is the biblical view of medically assisted death? 22:09 – As Christians, are we in sin if we choose not to procreate? 25:36 – My sister is a pastor, how should I think biblically about this? 27:38 – How do we address people who come to us with their problems and issues? 30:39 – Why did people live longer in the Bible than we do today? 35:14 – How do we manage our speech so that we don’t tempt others to be envious? 40:42 – Should we love the people of Israel for their sake or for the sake of the nation? 46:41 – How do we battle the sin of idleness? 49:52 – Why does Roman Catholicism include the Apocrypha in their Bible? 55:53 – In the Bible, where do demons go when they are exorcised? 59:52 – What does it mean that a man has an evil spirit? 1:02:50 – How should we think about Israel’s killing of Palestinians? 1:08:47 – When is it okay to move someone to palliative care?

Pastor Mike answers questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Questions in this session: Why does Paul in the Spirit say he will continue to Jerusalem, when Agabus says the Holy Spirit says he will be imprisoned? Who made God? What is the biblical view of retirement? In 1 Corinthians 15:10 what is meant by “the perfect?” Did Jesus die for all the sins of mankind or just exclusively for the elect? Is casting out demons still going on today? What are the biblical principles for using AI? Why is Samson mentioned in the “hall of faith” in Hebrews 11, despite his sins and apparently never repented? What is going on in Matthew 27 with the tombs opening and the bodies of many saints coming out and appearing to many? Was Jesus raised by God or did he raise himself? Should we be venerating Mary? What was your original vision for the Compass Revival summer camp? What are Last Rites in the Roman Catholic church? What was the significance of the Temple veil tearing at the crucifixion?

We need to live thoughtfully, carefully, and boldly for Christ, knowing that one day, our King will evaluate and reward us for how well we did.

We should live with the kind of confidence in God’s promises that makes it obvious we are certain about our perfected and eternal future.

As Christians we shouldn’t be discouraged by failing bodies, but should always pin our hope on the eternal glorified bodies that God has graciously promised to us.

Keep being sacrificial and confident as you hold up God’s powerful word, knowing this his saving promises are guaranteed by his faithful character.

There will always be a cost to relaying the truth to our generation, but that hardship will demonstrate the parallel of Christ rejection and suffering that results in salvation and many changed lives.

To be effective in relaying the life-changing truth of the gospel, we must keep both our weakness and God’s greatness clearly in view.

We need to keep representing and sharing the truth without compromising it, regardless of people who don’t get it or oppose us for upholding it.

We need to appreciate and celebrate the greatness of the God-breathed New Testament gospel and its power to transform and shape our lives.

We should live as genuinely regenerate Christians, consistently speaking and acting so that others are clearly shown the transforming power of God’s living and active Word.

It is an honor and a solemn stewardship to represent Christ in our world—a task that brings profound satisfaction when done faithfully, even though it will not always be well-received.