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A bit on how to use the bible to pray, and what Jesus said about prayer. There are many times we take praying for granted, and it should actually be the first thing we do not the last. Here are a few verses that might help when praying!
When people are in bad situtations we can pray Bible verses over them and their situtation, because we know the Word of God is living and active!
Exodus 14:13-14 “And Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.’”
Psalm 34:19
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.”
Psalm 91:7
“A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.”
Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.”
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.”
So many times we get ourselves be surrouded or associated with the wrong things, people, or events. If you are a Christian that can be even harder to deal with sometimes. So what do you do? How should a Christian handle those situations?
Have you ever had something in your life that seems impossible? Maybe for you it is getting the right job, or the right relationship, or maybe even just finding time to take a vacation. Maybe it is seeing someone you love get saved, or many othe rimpossibilities that can't begin to make sense to the normal person. Well God can do the Impossible and we are going to take a look at 1 Kings 18 16-40 See what God has done, and can do for you!
In today's world so many people are into, and enjoy so many things, have experienced so many different events in their lives, and come from so many different backgrounds that it makes it harder to reach out to someone and tell them about the love of Christ. Or does it? The times have changed but does that make it harder, or does the changing times, and peoples interests, make it easier to reach someone for Christ?
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In today's socient Christian movies are all over the place. They have even created networks to stream Christian made and "Christian" branded movies. Is it bad that they have Christian movies showing up in the box office? Is it good? I am going to talk about that, because I have heard both sides to the story and im Curious to get your feed back on this subject. a few movies that have been big....
The Passion of the Christ
Gods Not Dead (2)
War Room.
One of the most important things we can do to increase our relationship with Jesus Christ, is to spend time in His Presence, daily!
Do not think that just because someone is not living for Jesus that God can't or won't use them in some way, shape or form. He used did it with Rahab to keep his people safe. How often do we ignore others and say "I can't do anything with this person they are not a Christian"?
Joshua 6:24-26
Hebrews 11:31
Joshua 2:6
Do you ever wonder what love is? What is love, baby don't hurt me, baby don't hurt me no more! Well love is more! More than you could ever imagine and more that more, and sometimes less than you think!..Look at your favorite tv show, how does it show love? Does that version of love go along with
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
? and for an interesting read check out
Proverbs 5:15-19
and for an almost creepy read check out Song of Solomon 4:8-10
Matthew 5:15
Matthew 5:14
2 Samuel 22:29
Psalm 18:28
Luke 11:33-35
If you ever wonder what candles have to do with your life, or your life as a Christian the above verses along with what I have to say may help you better understand a few things about light, candles and Christ!
Popuar songs; In music there are many words that people sing, at church or home, during worship, and whenever they sing...do you even know the meaning of some of these words or phrases? Check out this show and find out...Just see if you do!
songs: Big House - Audio Adrenaline
Sufjan Stevens- Come They Fount
Mark McMillian- How He Loves
Rich Mullins - Awesome God
Newsboys- Breakfast
I will be taking a look at
Isaiah 40:31New King James Version (NKJV)
31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
and why patience is important, and how it has affected my life in the last 2 months. one of those reasons is why I have been absent from doing shows.
A look at why its important to stay in God's presence, how to be in God's presence and what has happened(biblical instances of God's presence having an effect on people); so lets take a look and dive into the waters of Christ.
Kim Davis, of Kentcuky, Took a stand for her right to not marry same sex, homosexual couples. She got thrown in Jail with NO BAIL! There are people walking the streets that have commited crimes that are 5, 10, 15, 100 times worse and they get out..Sevent Day Sulmbers Lead singer, said in a post on Facebook, that he was out of jail and eating Whataburger, selling drugs something like 3 hrs after being in Jail....years ago before Getting saved...They system today is messed up, and If you are a Christian, you have next to NO rights anymore...Her Constitution rights were violated, and The Bible warns of Similar things happening....
Can Jesus use you ? Are you not good enough? well If we look at the life of King David and what he did, I would say, yes...That is exactly what we are doing in this episode of the focus.We find out somthing that may shock most "Christians" and those many people look down on for doing bad or sinning....just tune in and find out what the Bible says about this!
Acts 13:22
and various verses in 2 Samuel 11
After same sex marriage has been made legal, I am finally weighing in on the whole subject. it has been a while since I have done a show. Not knowing what to say or how to say it can make that happen, but now I want to weigh in and let you know my opinion and what the Bible says about this topic. Bible Verses
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+6%3A9%2C1+Corinthians+6%3A10&version=NKJV - 1 Corinthians 6:9
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201:26-27 - Romans 1:26-27
http://biblehub.com/matthew/19-5.htm - 19-5
give this a look as well http://www.gotquestions.org/homosexuality-Bible.html
Second Perception
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JUST an update on where shows are going, and where you can find me online and what I belive Jesus wants you to remember!!!
Darkness cannot put out light!
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I will be talking about judging and how we shouldn't judge, and how it doesn't feel good to be stero typed or even have racial profiling done to you....or what felt like racial profiling ..
New Music !! SafeKept: Shape and Form
https://www.facebook.com/SafeKept find them on facebook !
The thought about having to re read the same story in the bible that you have already read over and over, and why its best to do it again!
LIfe is like a garden, spiritual life and even physical life, some thoughts from myself on this topic! LIsten to find out more,
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when having worship time at church or home, do you really know what you are singing? It is ver important to know what the song lyrics to any song actually mean, and why we sing.
Many times we forget that once someone gets saved, that they will still need support.
Most times it seems as though the ones who helped the person get saved drop off the fave of the map for them;
so how are they going to know more than okay I am saved and follow Jesus Christ....SUPPORT!
Just wondering some things talking it out and hoping others chime in, why do we do what we do? what makes telling the truth a good thing, and God is Good!
Father's day honoring Fathers with talk of father things and even a verse or two about fathers and my own thoughts and something we need to remember, as well!
Ephesians 6:1-4
Advice and encouragement form the Bible for Graduates, and congratulating the high school and college graduates on a job well done, as it is not always easy to succeed!
Christians are not perfect and you don't have to be perfect to be saved and Live for Jesus either, that is a myth that many people believe, because they have not experienced Jesus love!
Acts 13:22
2 Samuel 11
we could Remember our current Soliders of The USA militar as well as the fallen, and there is a great bible verse that says something along the lines as to what a soldier has and can be for us all!
John 15:13 - King James Bible
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Honor your mother on this day! What the Bible really says about mothers and honoroing them, and also some awesome music!
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers who read this!
you know who knows enemies, and understand who they are and what they want to do to you. The same is we should understand what satan wants to do to you and you kneed to understand who he in, in order to recoginize when he might attack.
what happened after Easter Sunday, and what does Jesus Ascention mean for Christians and non-believers?
Acts 1:1-11 and Luke 24:31
What is Palm Sunday, what does the Bible say and Music for your listening pleasure.
Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:13
Make sure you let the Artist we play know you like there music, and know where you heard it! I love to share exclusive music with you! and This can help that cause!
what the Bible says about being Heathly and what I belive we need to be both Spiritually healthy, doing the best we can, to stay fit.
Faith , what is faith and how can I use it, and what how does it different from the faith non-Christians seem to have?
worshipping Christ through word and song, I also talk about, Praise and worship, as well as, Hollywood and its acceptance of Christian themed movies, Bible based movies, and big name actors taking lead roles...
Life and Love, and Worshipping Jesus
go see Brian's new video and go from there, even subscribe to him!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSC8v5lL8bg
knowing what your boundaries are, can save you alot of stress, and drama, and hurt or pain, or something intbetween, some past experiences of mine and other things like awesome music!
http://sftimes.co/?id=78&src=share_fb_new_78 amazing story, and I belive that this kind of thing is like a God thing, or something, because it is rare that a man can get close to lions and not be harmed....Just like Daniel and the Lions Den.
Forgiveness and new MUSIC exclusive to us here at the Focus
Check out Dilligence, and let them know you like their music!!!
https://twitter.com/Diligence777
I will be speaking on Rich Mullins and the New movie about his life, as well as talk about his music, so be sure to listen and share this episode!
This Sunday Mornings devotion and how it is no joke. How people used to make jokes about good things being bad and bad things being good, BUT some where the "Good NEWs of Christ" ended up in there and is NOT a joke.
What Devotions are, why we should do a devotion, and their impact on our everyday lives.
Ways to continue reading or why you should stay in the word of God even when you don't feel like doing so...
Worshipping God today! with Music and word, even word from The Bible! I also want to yalk about some stuff I notice or observe and such things, and something I am thinking about starting,....
I saw Mark Lowry in Concert last night, it was awesome, and God speaks through unexpected people, events, places and choices, you have to be willing to listen.
Debuting a new song from Goodnight Wednesday called Live or Die Honk. giving an update on myself, my walk and other random fun things !
just random fun stuff FREE GIVE Away details in this episode! I need at least 5-10 entries to give the posters away ...are you a Toby Mac Fan ..Share this with your friends and family and even Enimeies!
guard your Heart, that is very important especially in this day and age when things can come at you left and right, and many times without warning Psalm 119:11 Proverbs 4:23 Luke 6:45
EASTER! and New Music from Raw Tribe https://twitter.com/Raw_Tribe go follow them and tell them you heard them on the Focus!
Worship though song and The Word. Talking about Fear, what it is and what the Bible has to say about it, as well as, my thoughts
God Can use anyone! New Music From Good Night Wednesday! Follow them on Twitter! https://twitter.com/GNWband
Kristine has had experiences with a demon, she went from being a Christian to being a witch and back, she will be telling her story
My Thoughts on different things from Youtube to college, issues, and how things should be handled.
Graduation , and advice from The Bible on how to press forward in life, as well as, How life is like a Mystery Tv show
DEBORAH RANEY's first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the World Wide Pictures film of the same title. Her books have since won the RITA Award, ACFW Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, National Readers' Choice Award, Silver Angel, and have twice been Christy Award finalists. After All, the newest book in her Hanover Falls Novels series releases in May from Howard/Simon & Schuster. Deb and her husband, Ken Raney, enjoy small-town life in Kansas. They have four children and four grandchildren, all of whom live much too far away.
Author, Speaker and Biblical Nutrition Consultant, who is leading others to get healthy The way God meant, straight from the Bible! Music: Tommmee Profitt -None LIke You, www.tommeeprofitt.com
Bonnie Calhoun is the Author of the mystery novel, Cooking The Books. This book is a fun, and interesting book, and would be a great read for all fans of mystery novels. Bonnie is more than just a Novelist, this is her first novel, but she also publishes other things and has her hand in many pots in the world of writing.
Worshiping God Through music and his word. I will also be talking about a Bible App I found and like
WINTER JAM, music, and talk! want to see if winterjam is coming to you? http://www.jamtour.com/ my website- stayingfocused.wall.fm
Me just talking about something i like and dislike and different things of that nature !
Jesus Birth Celebration! Reading of the True Christmas Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxPENnSuNQw
What are you Thankful for and how do you show your Thanks to Christ for all he has done for you ?
I am going to discuss communication and how it fits into relationships, and friendships and maybe help you communicate with God better as wel l
just havin a little fun "like" us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/TheFocus-OnlineRadioShow/189509674439571?ref=ts
a short 15 minutes of worship on this sunday morning "like" us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/TheFocus-OnlineRadioShow/189509674439571?ref=ts
going to talk about my trip to holiday world and some things God showed me and that we talked a bout while I was there yesterday.
I am just going to talk about how many times people shy away from things that are not "christian" and even though they do ..you can still find God if you look...and reasons why christians need to experience some of these "non-Christian" thigns...
Just wanting to lay out the facts As I see them, I hear so often, do you belive in god...It should Be God ..as there is only one God ...and only One way to Heaven!
Just a few ways that God tells us that he has our back and will help us ..and this He says to do reguarding graduating high school or even college ..words of wisdom, advice and peace from The Word of God .
Some Stories I found online that I want to share ...weather or not they happened for real or not idk but they are still awesome and I want to share them with you all! http://skypilot.netfirms.com/devoti~1.html#Answers
A show where i am real about being a Christian what it takes and how it is, if i offend anyone i am sorry in advance!
Worship and New Music from artists you can go download for free! Get free music here www.humblebeast.com/downloads
gonna talk about how Christians are like movies or tv shows just some things that came to Mind
Discuss ways to get closer to God may seem silly to talk about, you may think everyone knows this stuff ..some do..many do NOT do these simple things !
some talk and and awesome music and a little about what I have been up to all on this mornings show
gonna talk about actors and actresses on Disney and Nick and my thoughts on their messes they get into, and why i think things are the way they are happening...
how to handle non Christians and drama that can happen, such as high school drama ...I am going to share my conversation in the Staying focused forum about tonight topic and more Reality Check
some verses from the Bible and INTRODUCING Reality Check 66 for the first time on the focus and go check him out here and add him on myspace http://www.myspace.com/realitycheck66
we are going to listen to some awesome music and talk about words and how to use them, what The Bible says about words, and Megan will be calling in with her testimony
Just having a little fun on Sunday morning worshiping our lord and savior Jesus Christ!
We are going to a a caller or two if you want to call in and be a part of the discussion feel free to call it during the show !
just what ever happens happens this is also a time for rock and hard music so stay tuned!
worshiping the king of kings through music and his word and some personal thoughts of mine on worshiped
We are going to do a brief overview of the book of Joshua and hear some rockin music !!
just another show fit in when i Can and Music from B-shoc and many others and maybe a new Band so dont forget to tune in !!
the show where anything Goes and you can hear all kinds of music styles with a bit of the word of God and learn how to deal with some issues we all face today!
Just some time with Jesus worshiping positive talk and music from Jonathan Steingard's solo EPs
http://jonathansteingard.blogspot.com/
Scripture and the music from the Southern Gospel Group The Ferrens from southern Indiana, and The Topic is ...What it means to put on the Whole/full armor of God!
on this show Some solo music from Hawk Nelson Lead Guitar player, Jonathan Steingard, as well as survey of Leviticus 2!! so you dont want to miss http://jonathansteingard.blogspot.com/ to hear more music !!
Guest Shelby Lanier, from NC she is going to talk to us about the mission trip that her and her youth group took to Costa Rica, share stories answer questions and even choose some of the songs you will hear, its a show you don't want to miss !!!
we are also debuting songs from Harvest The Ashes so you don't want to miss out!
http://www.myspace.com/harvesttheashes
with talks about the giveaway prize, New music from Days Divide that has never been played as well as more Jesus Junky, and we are gonna get down with some scripture, and maybe take some calls!
New music from some great bands one is Days Divide and some things from Ichthus 2009, as well as what it means to be free (in more ways than one, and verses from the Bible !!
www.myspace.com/daysdividemusic
I will be debuting many new artists and some you have heard before and talking about some great scriptureas well !!
http://www.myspace.com/thegreattransparency http://www.myspace.com/agsilver http://www.myspace.com/thetrustproject http://www.myspace.com/piercedforus
I am going to talk about what I did at Ichthus music festival, some things that happened and play some new artists that have been waiting to play! so Tune in and check us out! two new bands this time are the rapper CraCajac and BattleLion
www.myspace.com/cracajacpx http://www.myspace.com/piercedforus
just getting back to the basics of the Bible and The Old Testament.
www.myspace.com/mpkband www.myspace.com/bshoc ~let the bands know they have fans~
Talking about faith what does faith means and how you can use it in my life, and how faith stands to other religions or what non Christians think after I had an encounter with some no so nice people... and music from another new artist her name is lynsie and i would like you all to stop by her myspace and ler her know you like her music and where you heard it !
www.myspace.com/lynsiemusic
www.myspace.com/agsilver www.myspace.com/bshoc
On Today's show we will talking about who you are in Christ and what you are called to do!!! I debut a new artist to The Focus, B-SHOC so be sure to listen you don't want to miss a thing|! www.myspace.com/agsilver www.myspace.com/bshoc
come and Worship the Lord Jesus Christ this Sunday Morning with us here at the Focus
Check out our newest Band Ag silver @ www.myspace.com/agsilver
I am currently in the middle of both book and I will be discussing both book up to the point where I am and will be playing some awesome music as well
on Today's show we will be rocking out and discussing God's Love and how it relates to us
the first episode of the focus, worship in the morning and getting to know the Focus! When you listen in you will be the first to hear our show, thank you and God Bless