Focus Church with Mike Santiago Focus Church

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 report, contrasting the hopeful vision of Caleb with the fearful outlook of the others. Learn about the importance of faith-filled vocabulary, seeing opportunities in challenges, and the dangers of letting feelings dictate our actions. Embrace the call to move from stagnation in the wilderness of Paran to conquering the promised land of Canaan. This sermon encourages us to trust in God's promises, use our voice to speak faith, and see ourselves as conquerors, not grasshoppers. Don't miss this inspiring message of faith, vision, and victory!

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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 power of God's presence beyond our comfort zones, see the people of Raleigh through a clear and compassionate lens, and trust in God's provision to build and expand His kingdom. Don't miss this inspiring sermon on faith, vision, and divine provision, guiding us to embrace God's miraculous works in our lives and community.

Join Pastor Mike for a powerful Pentecost Sunday message titled "A Mighty Wind." Discover the true significance of Pentecost, a festival meaning "50th" in Greek, marking the day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the gathered believers, as described in Acts 2:1-4. Pastor Mike shares his personal experience of being baptized in the Holy Spirit, highlighting how God's intentional timing empowers us to make a difference. Learn about the transformative and uplifting power of the Holy Spirit, which, though unseen, moves us and inspires our spiritual growth. This sermon will encourage you to experience and express the gifts of the Spirit boldly in your daily life.

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Pastor Ashton's sermon on Mother's Day titled "Rise Up & Build" stirred the hearts of the congregation as she delved into the story of Nehemiah, highlighting the power of ordinary individuals answering God's call to build a lasting legacy for His Kingdom. Drawing parallels between Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and the contemporary church's call to fortify its spiritual foundation, Pastor Ashton emphasized the importance of unity, respect for authority, investment in the next generation, standing boldly against the enemy, and earnestly contending for the faith. With fervor and conviction, she challenged the congregation to rise up, armed with the Word of God, and commit themselves to the work of building God's Kingdom on earth. As she concluded her message, Pastor Ashton called for action, urging those present to stand in solidarity with one another, contending for the faith and reaching out to those in need of salvation.

In the final sermon of the "Hidden Heroes" series titled "The Breakdown of a Blessing," Pastor Mike delves into the significance and practice of laying on of hands as a means of transmitting blessings and spiritual authority. Drawing from biblical passages and personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of meaningful touch, spoken messages, valuing the recipient, envisioning a special future, and committing to fulfill the blessing. He outlines five purposes for laying on of hands, including confirmation, ordination, impartation, liberation, and restoration, emphasizing its role in spiritual empowerment and healing. Pastor Mike concludes by reflecting on Jesus' compassionate blessing of children, urging listeners to actively commit themselves to living lives worthy of blessing others through touch and spoken words.

In the sermon titled "How to be Spiritually Healthy," Pastor Anthony explores essential principles for cultivating spiritual well-being. Drawing from biblical insights and personal anecdotes, he provides practical guidance on maintaining a healthy soul amidst life's challenges. Through reflections on characters like Mordecai from the book of Esther, Pastor Anthony illustrates the importance of selflessness, authority, compassion, and faithfulness in nurturing spiritual health. The sermon encourages listeners to prioritize their relationship with God, develop patterns of prayer and obedience, and engage in acts of service and care for others. By embracing these principles, individuals can strive towards spiritual health and fulfillment of their God-given purpose.


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