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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.

Should Christians stay close to non-believing friends, or is the relationship doing more damage than good? And what does the Bible actually say when someone argues that breaking the law is an act of love for your neighbor? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes it all in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

When the going gets tough and it seems like we’re out of options, it’s tempting to bend our values and choose to compromise. But while this may be a temporary fix… it’s never worth it in the end! Pastor Mike Fabarez shares encouragement for standing strong against temptation.

Have you ever been tempted to cut corners to get ahead? Pastor Mike Fabarez reminds us that “God can do more with your obedience than you can do with your compromise.” Discover new Courage to do the Right Thing.

Whether we’re facing an outward attack, worldly pressures or inward desires, we’re in a constant war against sin. How do we learn to take this battle seriously and overcome? Pastor Mike Fabarez shares motivation for holding our ground in the midst of temptation.

With bad news dominating the headlines, it’s easy to be pessimistic about the future. We may even be fearful for our kids, grandkids, and later generations. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why God’s ongoing work in the world should inspire us with biblical optimism!

Should a wife leave her church to follow an unbelieving husband? Can a pastor make his ministry conditional on hitting a growth target? And was Jesus actually an illegal immigrant? Pastor Mike Fabarez takes on another round of live listener questions in this week’s edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

In a family business, it’s important to prepare the younger generations to be equipped and confident to take over the company one day. Every parent wants his or her children and grandchildren to succeed! Pastor Mike Fabarez talks about leaving a legacy through future generations.

If you’re a parent or grandparent, it’s likely you invest a lot of time and energy into your kids. But do you ever stop and pray for your great great grandchildren? Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the exciting impact we can have on future generations.

Sure, they parted oceans, defeated giants, stopped the rain… but even the heroes of the Bible struggled with their part in God’s plan. Pastor Mike Fabarez says we can learn a lot from the example of Abraham on Trusting God When Hope Seems Lost.

It’s been said that patience is a virtue. But whether it’s a matter of years or minutes, learning to wait can test our faith! Pastor Mike Fabarez shares practical tips for enduring with patience. Are you experiencing delays and wondering if God’s promises are for you?

What does the Bible have to say when military benefits, a union strike, or a question about your eternal security comes knocking? Pastor Mike Fabarez fields real questions from real listeners in this new edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live!

Whether it’s looking for a new job, or standing in the checkout line, waiting is rarely easy. And when our life is placed on hold our confidence in God’s promises is often put to the test! Pastor Mike Fabarez helps you discover God’s goodness through times of waiting.

Following Jesus is no guarantee of a worry-free life. In fact, a walk of faith may take us down some rough roads. So why should we continue on God’s path? Pastor Mike Fabarez describes the great hope we have in following Jesus.

Following Jesus is the greatest adventure. But it’s not always easy. That’s why we all need models who can inspire us to keep going. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains what Abraham can teach us about Boldly Following God’s Path for My Life.

It might take self-confidence to be the captain of your own fate. But it requires Ambitious Faith to follow God’s path for your life! Pastor Mike Fabarez challenges us through the story of Abraham. When God calls… do we have the faith to follow?

Whether it’s the pressing deadlines, the long hours, or a difficult boss—sometimes work can seem more like a curse than a blessing. Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses God’s view of work, retirement and rest, in this “employee’s edition” of Ask Pastor Mike.

Children’s books use colorful pictures of arks and animals to tell the story of Noah. Those cheery illustrations may entertain kids, but they can distract us from the somber warning in the story. Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why Noah demonstrates our need to trust God when he says, “Get in the boat!”

There are warning labels on nearly everything these days. Most of the time, we ignore them, or don’t believe the dangers are real. But Pastor Mike Fabarez explains why we cannot treat God’s warnings the same way. When God says “watch out!” we need to listen!

Most warning labels make logical sense. No toasters in the bathtub or plastic toys in the oven! But what if the word of caution doesn’t make sense? Pastor Mike Fabarez studies the faith of Noah who believed God’s unusual warnings. Do we really take God at his word?

We spend much of our day running from one place to another. We’re always rushing off to work or racing back home. But in all our activity, are we chasing what really matters? Pastor Mike Fabarez says we can learn a lot from the example of Enoch on making God our primary pursuit.

Maybe you’ve heard people say, “That’s your truth, this is my truth.” Or perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “I’m speaking my truth.” But is there such a thing as THE truth? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles the question: Is anything absolutely true in a relative world?

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 you’re in sales, you understand the drive to “close the deal,” and meet your quotas. Salespeople of every industry are under great pressure to perform! Fortunately for Christians, that’s NOT the case when it comes to telling others about God! Pastor Mike Fabarez gives us good news about the Good News!

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.

God’s word tells us there’s an invisible reality all around us. Though we can’t see those in this spiritual realm, is it possible they can see us? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers the intriguing question: Do you have a guardian angel?

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.

When someone can’t live without artificial life support, have you ever wondered what’s the right thing to do? Pastor Mike Fabarez addresses the controversial topic of euthanasia in this edition of Ask Pastor Mike. Jesus came to save lives, but what happens when allowing someone to live actually prolongs their suffering? Hear what the Bible has to say on this heavy topic.

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.

When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you step into a whole new identity! But does that mean you’ve got to throw everything from your old life out the window? Pastor Mike Fabarez answers the relevant question: What does it mean to “give your all” to Christ?

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.

These days, a lot of attention and a lot of talk is being generated on the subject of End Times and what God has in store for the future. We’re diving into a scriptural discussion about the Millennial Kingdom as we join Pastor Mike Fabarez for a timely edition of Ask Pastor Mike.

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!