In week two of the "Upon This Rock" series, Pastor Mike declares that Jesus is not just a relatable figure but the eternal Son of God—fully God and fully man. The sermon presents six biblical assurances of His deity, including His virgin birth, sinless life, and bodily resurrection, which validate His identity as the Messiah. This message calls us to build our lives upon the foundational truth of who Jesus is: the Christ, the Son of the living God.

Pastor Mike lays out the three essentials for building a firm foundation for your faith, based on Matthew 16:18. He teaches that our lives are built on knowing God, believing His truth, and living in obedience.

In this sermon, Pastor Mike teaches that Christians are "more than conquerors" through Christ, who won the ultimate victory over sin and death. He argues that while being attacked is inevitable, defeat is not, and he encourages you to overcome their circumstances by asking four key questions from the book of Romans. Pastor Mike emphasizes that no matter what we face, God is for us and nothing can separate us from His love.

Pastor Mike teaches that being led by the Holy Spirit provides a guide for every area of life, from relationships and career to finding your purpose. He explains that by releasing control and taking a risk, the Spirit can lead you to Christ, peace, holiness, a new identity, strength, and your ultimate purpose.

Subscribe to the latest sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com Life Change Through Christ. This is the vision of Focus Church, led by Pastor Mike Santiago and based in Raleigh, NC with multiple locations through out the state.

In this message, Austin Westlake, National Youth Director of the AG, unpacks Genesis 22 to remind us that even when life doesn’t make sense, God is working behind the scenes. What you see isn’t the whole story—God’s promises never fail.——Subscribe to the latest sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com Life Change Through Christ. This is the vision of Focus Church, led by Pastor Mike Santiago and based in Raleigh, NC with multiple locations through out the state.

In a world that feels shaky, what are you really standing on? This message declares that when God calls His people to “stand on business,” He’s calling us to plant our faith, our trust, and our ten toes in what never moves—His promises, His provision, and His presence.Drawing from Joshua 1:3, we’ll discover that everywhere we set our foot in faith, God moves. You’ll learn how to:Stand on His Promises — trading uncertainty for the unshakable certainty of His Word.Stand on His Provision — trusting that the God who gave us His Son will supply every need.Stand on His Presence — finding rest and confidence knowing that He never leaves your side.This isn’t a message about waiting for a miracle—it’s about planting your feet and living like you believe what God said is already yours. It’s time to stop sinking in the sand of fear and start standing on the solid rock of faith.——Subscribe to the latest sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com Life Change Through Christ. This is the vision of Focus Church, led by Pastor Mike Santiago and based in Raleigh, NC with multiple locations through out the state.

Spiritual growth isn’t measured by time in church—it’s measured by your diet, discipline, and development. In this bold and convicting message, we explore Hebrews 5:12–14 and God’s call for His people to move beyond spiritual milk and start chewing on solid truth.If you’ve been stuck in surface-level faith, this sermon is your wake-up call.🍼 From pacifiers to purpose.🥩 From milk to meat.🛠️ From comfort to calling.We break down:Two Stages of spiritual growthFive Signs you're maturing—or notFour Changes you must make to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus📖 “By now you ought to be teachers…” —Hebrews 5:12This isn’t just about knowledge. It’s about discernment, discipline, and depth.Let’s become a church full of disciple-makers, not bottle-fed believers.——Subscribe to the latest sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com Life Change Through Christ. This is the vision of Focus Church, led by Pastor Mike Santiago and based in Raleigh, NC with multiple locations through out the state.

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 Jesus: to be conformed into His image.🕊 Romans 8:29 makes it clear—our destiny isn’t just heaven. It’s transformation. Now.The goal isn’t just to make it to eternity—it’s to reflect Jesus in the present.In this message, Pastor Michael unpacks:✅ The difference between conformation to the world vs. transformation by the Spirit✅ Why repentance (metanoia) is more than a turn—it’s a renewal of the mind✅ How God's kindness leads us to real change✅ And how love, not shame, is what produces lasting transformationYou’ll also hear a powerful story from Luke 7 about a woman who showed extravagant love to Jesus—and why her posture should challenge all of us.Are you being conformed to the world… or transformed into Christ’s likeness?Let today mark the beginning of a new mind.——Subscribe to the latest sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com

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 titled "I'm In the Middle of Something," discover how God doesn't merely observe from afar but actively steps into the middle of our struggles, uncertainties, and triumphs. Using real-life examples from the Bible, you'll find encouragement to leverage God's peace, authority, trust, courage, endurance, and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus—the Middle Man.No matter your situation, you are never alone. God is in the middle, ready to meet you exactly where you are."I may be in the middle of something—but I am not alone. Jesus is with me in the middle."——Subscribe to the latest sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://givetofocus.com Life Change Through Christ. This is the vision of Focus Church, led by Pastor Mike Santiago and based in Raleigh, NC with multiple locations through out the state.