This week’s message is personal, powerful, and transformational.Pastor Michael opens up with a heartfelt story from this past week—hosting his parents from Missouri, drinking too much coffee, watching Survivor, and being reminded just how much he reflects his own father. It’s a beautiful—and challenging—reminder of our ultimate goal as followers of…

Have you ever felt stuck in the middle—between where you were and where you want to be? In life, we often find ourselves in uncomfortable seasons, uncertain circumstances, or incomplete miracles. Whether you're in the middle of a battle, a storm, a transition, or even a miracle still unfolding, God is right there with you.In this powerful sermon ti…

Are you living to achieve God’s love or receive it?In this message, Pastor Michael shares how the Holy Spirit doesn’t just give us gifts but fills us with God’s love, changing how we live and see ourselves. It’s not about striving to earn God’s approval but living from your identity as His beloved child.📖 Romans 8:14-16 reminds us: We have received…

We Are “That Kind” of ChurchMatthew 17:14–21What kind of church are we? We are that kind of church.The kind of church that believes in prayer and fasting.The kind of church that knows God is not done with us yet.The kind of church that understands He is a generational God.In Matthew 17, a desperate father brings his son to the disciples, but they c…

What happens when you set yourself apart for God? In this message, we explore The Consequences of Consecration—what fasting really produces in your life beyond the sacrifice. Drawing from Matthew 6:16–18 and other powerful scriptures, we break down four key outcomes: Evaluation, Elimination, Education, and Exaltation.➡ Evaluation – Fasting forces u…

Every man is called to more.In this impactful Father’s Day message, we unpack Joshua 4 and discover the 4 things every man needs to walk in purpose, lead with faith, and leave a legacy that lasts.✅ A Stone to Carry – What weight has God called you to shoulder?✅ An Altar to Build – Your worship leaves a mark—what are you building?✅ A Circle to Fight…

Continuing our series "Fight For Your Family", this week’s message draws from Joshua 3:1–17 and the familiar rhythm of “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”—but with eternal significance.Before Israel could step into the promise, they had to follow, carry, consecrate, and step out. The same is true for our families today. 🧠 HEAD – Christ is the head of…

What if parenting wasn’t just about raising good kids—but raising God’s kids? In this message, Pastor Joey Furjanic teaches us how to parent prophetically by calling out the potential, purpose, and identity in the next generation.Whether you're a parent, mentor, sibling, or leader, you have the authority to speak life over those you influence. Lear…

In Week 3 of our Fight For Your Family series, Pastor Mike Santiago delivers a powerful message titled "Protect This House" from Joshua 2 and the story of Rahab. Her house wasn't perfect—but it was protected. And so can yours be.In this message, you’ll learn four practical ways to spiritually protect your family using the metaphor of a nightly secu…

In Week 2 of our series Fight For Your Family, Pastor Mike Santiago dives deep into the power and purpose of a Consecrated Family. Drawing from Joshua's journey and the call to prepare for the promises of God, Pastor Mike lays out four areas where we must set apart our lives for His glory: ourselves, our stuff, our schedule, and our sin.Consecratio…

In this powerful Mother's Day message, Pastor Ashton Santiago kicks off the brand-new series Fighting for Your Family with a sermon titled The Fight Starts With Me. Drawing inspiration from the life of Joshua, Pastor Ashton challenges us to take ownership of the battles within our homes, declaring boldly, “As for me and my house, we will serve the …

In “I Am Your Father” Pastor Mike Santiago takes us on a powerful, Star Wars-inspired journey to discover our identity as children of God. From Vader’s infamous reveal to the story of the prodigal son, this message is all about the Father who defines, calls, and redeems us. You’ll learn what it means to be chosen, adopted, sent on mission, and embr…

This Easter, we’re not just celebrating an event—we’re experiencing a resurrection. In this powerful message, Three Words That Changed the World, Pastor shares five three-word phrases that carry the weight of eternity and the wonder of grace:"In the beginning" – You were created by God, for God."It is finished" – Jesus paid the full price for your …

Three topics that may catch you by surprise: 1. Was Jesus always the Son of God? 2. Does Hades still exist? 3. Is punishment in Hell actually eternal?저자 Greg and Mike

In this powerful sermon, Dr. Dave Martin explores the true purpose of prosperity. Prosperity isn't just about wealth—it's about fulfilling God's plan for provision, generosity, kingdom expansion, and leaving a legacy. Dr. Martin unpacks biblical principles that reveal prosperity's role in meeting our needs, blessing others, and advancing God's king…

In today’s message, Five Marks of a Life That Matters, Pastor Mike shares a recalibrating word for our church family. God isn’t calling us to live half-alive—He’s calling us to a life filled with His presence, rooted in authentic community, aimed at generational legacy, marked by bold purpose, and poured out to change the world. From encountering G…

In Week 5 of our series Peace Under Pressure, Pastor Mike brings a powerful teaching titled Peace from Proximity. In this message, we learn that true peace isn't found in productivity or platform—it's found in closeness with Jesus. Drawing from the story of the Triumphal Entry in Luke 19, we discover how proximity to Christ unlocks purpose, clarity…

Life gets heavy. Pressure builds. Stress, anxiety, and fear try to take over. But what if the very thing trying to break you is actually what God wants to use to build you?In this message, we dive into what it means to live under pressure without falling apart—by leaning into the breath of God. Discover how the Holy Spirit is your divine oxygen in …

In Week 3 of our series Peace Under Pressure, Pastor Mike delivers a powerful message titled Praying Under Pressure. Prayer isn’t just a last resort—it’s our first response! 🙏 In this message, we break down how Jesus taught us to pray in Luke 11, reminding us that bold prayers honor God, and God honors bold prayers. When we face midnight moments, h…

In Week 2 of our series Peace Under Pressure, Pastor Mike brings a powerful message titled Rest In Peace. In a world obsessed with productivity and busyness, we often chase rest but never truly find it. Vacations may give us sleep, but only God offers real rest. Drawing from Psalm 23 and John 14:27, we learn that peace isn’t something we earn—it’s …

In Week 1 of our new series Peace Under Pressure, Pastor Mike brings a powerful message on The Source of Peace. Life is full of stress, uncertainty, and chaos—but true peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances, it’s found in God. Using John 14:27 and the illustration of a snow globe, we explore how God’s peace settles our hearts when life feels sh…

Welcome to Week 3 of our series Netflix, Chill, & God's Will! Pastor Michael dives deep into the powerful message of Love Hurts, using the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel from Genesis 29. In this sermon, we explore how love and relationships can be complicated, and how the lies we tell can have lasting effects.Pastor Michael reminds us that love t…

In week 2 of our series Netflix, Chill, & God's Will, Pastor Mike explores the concept of covenant in marriage, drawing parallels between God's promises to Israel in Exodus 6:2-8 and a groom's vows to his bride. It emphasizes the importance of commitment, symbolized by the Ten Commandments as a Ketubah, and the sealing of the covenant through intim…

In Week 1 of the series "Netflix, Chill, & God's Will," we explore the complexities of love in today’s culture and how it often falls short of God’s perfect design. From friendships to family dynamics and romantic relationships, we dive into the four types of love in Greek—Philia, Eros, Storge, and Agape—and how our experiences shape the way we lov…

🎯 Welcome to the final week of Ducks in a Row! Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the battles we face every year: 🕰️ The Past vs The Promise ⚖️ Order vs Chaos 🏃‍♂️ Dwelling vs Doing 📜 Acts 8:3 – Saul’s persecution of the church challenges us to build ministries and homes worth noticing. 🤝 Job 2:11-13 – Job’s friends show us the power of seeing…

🌊 Ducks in a Row - Week 3: The Battle Between Doing and Dwelling 🌊Welcome to Week 3 of Ducks in a Row! Over the past weeks, we've explored the battles between the Past and the Promise and Chaos and Order. Today, Pastor Mike dives into the next critical struggle: The Battle Between Doing and Dwelling.In a world driven by algorithm-rooted affirmation…

In Week 2 of the “Ducks in a Row” series, titled “The Battle Between Order & Chaos,” Pastor Mike draws lessons from King Hezekiah’s story in 2 Kings 20. Facing the threat of death and national crisis, Hezekiah is instructed to “set your house in order,” reminding us that God works powerfully when our lives align with His priorities. Pastor Mike hig…

In the first sermon of our new series “Ducks in a Row” titled “The Battle Between the Past & the Promise” we explore the tension between looking back at our past and stepping into God’s promises for our future. Using Numbers 11:4-14, we examine how the Israelites’ nostalgia for Egypt—the place of their slavery—blinded them to God’s present provisio…

The power of provision reminds us that God is both our source and sustainer. Like Isaac in Genesis, who reaped abundantly because of God’s blessing, and Peter, who saw a miraculous coin meet his need, we serve a God who is faithful to provide in every season. Whether through the skills He’s given us, the work He’s called us to, or the unexpected mi…

We measure life more in seasons than in seconds, and last week we explored the three distinct seasons we go through—Separation, Cultivation, and Irrigation. This week, we turn to Jesus’ parable of the weeds and wheat in Matthew 13, an agricultural metaphor revealing kingdom truths. The enemy doesn't attack the seed but the owner, devaluing the harv…

In "The Lifecycle of a Seed," Pastor Mike begins the "The Speed of Seed" series by encouraging us through Galatians 6:9 not to grow weary in doing good, for a harvest will come if we persist. He reflects on how time feels fast in joy but drags in hardship, and how seasons of suffering, like Job's, often feel eternal. Job’s trials remind us of our o…

In "Miracles in Mass Quantities," Pastor Mike explores the powerful miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, revealing how God turns our scarcity into overflow. Emphasizing obedience, he notes that faith and following God’s direction lead to supernatural results. Organization, too, plays a role as God often brings larger blessings when we structure our …

Pastor Nate Clarke's message "Living Ready" reminds us of the importance of using our God-given talents with purpose. Based on Matthew 25:14-30, we’re reminded that God is the Master, and we are His servants, called to steward His gifts well. As Spurgeon once said, “God will not ask what your church did—He will ask you what you did yourself.” The p…

God wants to be at the center of your life just like you want to be at the top of your kids’ inbox. He’s calling you to a deeper friendship through sonship, lordship, fellowship, discipleship, citizenship, stewardship, and battleship. You’re not just made by Him; you were bought by Him at a price. Let’s walk together in His grace and purpose. To co…

Pastor Mike preached this powerful message in Week 4 of our "How to Be Friends" series, focusing on The Fear of the Lord as a key element in deepening our friendship with God. Drawing from Psalm 25:14, Pastor Mike emphasized that true friendship with God requires a reverent submission—a healthy fear that acknowledges God's holiness and power. He re…

In Week 3 of the "How to Be Friends" series, titled "Friends on Fire," Pastor Mike challenges the congregation to rekindle their passion for Jesus, drawing from Revelation 2 and the example of the church in Ephesus. Though they were diligent in their deeds, the Ephesians had drifted from their first love, and Pastor Mike urges everyone to evaluate …

In Week 2 of the "How to be Friends" sermon series, Pastor Mike dives into "The Moses Model of Friendship." Building on last week's focus on Abraham, Pastor Mike explores how Moses’ deep friendship with God can inspire us to seek a closer, more intentional relationship with the Creator. Through Moses’ story in Exodus, we learn that friendship with …

In the sermon titled "Adoption Day," Pastor Michael explores the story of Saul's transformation in Acts 9:10-19, focusing on the powerful moment when Ananias, an ordinary believer, is called to lay hands on Saul, the feared persecutor of Christians. Drawing parallels to our own spiritual journeys, Pastor Michael emphasizes that we are all in proces…

On Focus Church’s 12th birthday, Pastor Mike delivered a powerful sermon titled “How to Experience Restoration,” using the biblical significance of the number 12 to illustrate themes of divine authority and spiritual governance. He highlighted the connection between the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, demonstrating God’s intentiona…

In his sermon titled "How to Remain Covered by Grace," Pastor Ed delves into the story of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel Chapter 4 to illustrate the profound implications of God's grace and the dangers of pride. He portrays Nebuchadnezzar not just as a powerful king but as a man consumed by pride to the point of considering himself a god. Pastor Ed …

In his sermon titled "A Purpose in the Furnace," Pastor Mike draws from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel to illustrate how God's purpose often unfolds in the midst of our trials. He recounts how these three young men were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar's idol, yet emerged unh…

In his sermon titled "How to Hear the Voice of God," Pastor Michael emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding God's voice, drawing from the story of Daniel in Babylon. He explains how Daniel's ability to hear God not only saved him and his friends but also demonstrated God's control over seemingly impossible situations. Pastor Mich…

Join Pastor Michael as he preaches a powerful sermon titled "How to Follow God in a Godless Culture?" Delving into Daniel 1, Pastor Michael examines how Daniel and his friends maintained their faith and integrity in the godless culture of Babylon. Through this narrative, he reveals three critical challenges faced by believers: identity confusion, c…

Join Pastor Mike for a powerful stand-alone sermon titled "How to Find the Fire." Drawing inspiration from the first church in the book of Acts, Pastor Mike shares insights from a staff meeting where he felt led to pray for the congregation. Reflecting on Stephen's defense of Jesus using the story of Moses, Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of …

Join us for Week 3 of the "Kids Without Lids" series with Pastor Mike's sermon, "The 5 Seasons of Young Adulthood." Drawing from 1 Peter 5:5-9, Pastor Mike shares personal childhood and young adult photos, illustrating his journey through various phases of self-discovery and spiritual discipleship. This message outlines the five crucial seasons eve…

Join us for the second sermon in our series "Kids Without Lids," as Pastor Mike explores Genesis 17:7 and how to raise children who grow in wisdom, stature, favor with God, and favor with man. Building on last week's foundations of love for God, family, and church, this message delves into the often-overlooked years of Jesus' life, highlighting key…

Welcome to the first message in our new series, "Kids Without Lids," where Pastor Mike explores How to Unlock Your Kid's Potential. This foundational sermon is designed to guide us in understanding and unleashing the divine potential within every child. Whether your kids are out of the house, you don't plan on having children, or you simply seek to…

Join us for a powerful and inspiring Father's Day sermon by Pastor Mike titled "Act Like Men," based on 1 Corinthians 16:13. Pastor Mike explores the significance of fatherhood, both spiritually and physically, and the impact of father figures in our lives. He contrasts the portrayal of fathers in media over the decades and emphasizes four essentia…

Join us for Pastor Mike's powerful sermon titled "Grapes & Grasshoppers," as he delves into the story of the 12 spies from Numbers 13:25-33. Discover the profound lessons from this biblical account, exploring how our perspective can shape our reality and our journey towards God's promises. Pastor Mike unpacks the significance of the spies' scouting…

Pastor Mike delivers a transformative message titled "Vision For Provision" at our groundbreaking ceremony for our new East Raleigh location. Reflecting on Mark 8:22-25, where Jesus restores a blind man's sight, Pastor Mike emphasizes three key elements: The Presence of God 🔥, the People of Raleigh 📍, and the Provision to Build 🧱. Experience the po…