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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Focus Church led by Pastor Mike Santiago. To learn more about our church, visit our website https://focus.church. To support this ministry and help us continue to see people experience Life Change Through Christ visit www.givetofocus.com
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Welcome to 7 Ways to Survive the Holidays, a podcast to prepare you for the potentially challenging family dynamics that you might be stepping into this season. This resource is produced by Focus Church and the content you are about to hear comes directly from a team of pastors, elders, authors and leaders who have been working hard to help you this holiday season. Be sure to share and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word.
In today's episode, Pastor Ed Clemons joins Pastor Mike Santiago as they discuss how to deal with the disappointments that can surface during the holidays.
Welcome to 7 Ways to Survive the Holidays, a podcast to prepare you for the potentially challenging family dynamics that you might be stepping into this season. This resource is produced by Focus Church and the content you are about to hear comes directly from a team of pastors, elders, authors and leaders who have been working hard to help you this holiday season. Be sure to share and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word.
On today's episode, author Ashlee Kasten shares how to have wise conversations in the tense and somewhat polarizing climate we live in today.
Welcome to 7 Ways to Survive the Holidays, a podcast to prepare you for the potentially challenging family dynamics that you might be stepping into this season. This resource is produced by Focus Church and the content you are about to hear comes directly from a team of pastors, elders, authors and leaders who have been working hard to help you this holiday season. Be sure to share and subscribe to this podcast to help us spread the word.
On today's episode, lead pastor of Focus Church, Mike Santiago, discusses how to stockpile peace and have a joy filled holiday season.
When we give, we are giving to get God out! Out into our community, out into the lives of those who need Him, out into the world... Pastor Ed brings a solid word as we prepare for our year-end offering.
To continue to support this ministry so we can reach people all around the world, visit www.givetofocus.com
Is your church a fortress to hide in or an embassy sent to occupy? This building dedication message reveals that the church is not a static destination, but a revolutionary movement designed to storm the gates of hell. Discover how to stop just "going to church" and start living as a member of the only institution on earth that the grave could not hold.
Discover the profound mystery of why the "Lamb of God" had to be slain to settle a debt you could never pay. This message traces the crimson thread of sacrifice from the gates of Eden to the hill of Calvary, revealing how one perfect life became the ultimate substitute for all humanity. Stop trying to earn a salvation that has already been finished and learn what it truly means to behold the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world.
Discover why the most popular week in history turned into the most polarizing. This message uncovers the dangerous gap between "Palm Sunday posturing" and true devotion, revealing how a crowd can shift from shouting "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him" in just five days. Learn why Jesus often subverts our earthly expectations to solve our ultimate problems.
What if following God meant leaving everything familiar behind before you could see the destination? This week, we examine the life-altering call of Abram in Genesis 12 and discover that true biblical faith is not about perfection, but persistence. Learn how to stop "negotiating" with God and start aligning with His Word—trusting that what He is leading you toward is always greater than what you are leaving behind.
See how the Tower of Babel exposes our modern struggle with pride and the temptation to build an identity without God. Discover the "Battle of the Builders" and learn why the greatest mercy God can give is sometimes stopping your plans to point you toward the only foundation that lasts: Jesus Christ.
See how the Tower of Babel exposes our modern struggle with pride and the temptation to build an identity without God. Discover the "Battle of the Builders" and learn why the greatest mercy God can give is sometimes stopping your plans to point you toward the only foundation that lasts: Jesus Christ.
Move beyond a "fortress mentality" of merely surviving culture to a "kingdom mentality" of influencing it. God is the source of all true wisdom and is the one who reveals "deep and hidden things" to those who seek Him. Ultimately, we need to shift from isolation to engagement. We are called to be a "blessing to Babylon" while remaining anchored in God's sovereignty.
"Blameless In Babylon", Pastor Mike Santiago teaches how believers can maintain their integrity and "spiritual thermostat" while living in a culture that opposes their values. He emphasizes that while the world may try to change our identity and "re-brand" our convictions, we are called to draw a line in the sand and remain resolved in our devotion to God.
This week let's explore the tension between a world of escalating corruption and a God who is both a just judge and a merciful savior through this deep dive into Genesis 6. Moving beyond the "children's book" version of Noah’s Ark, this message reveals how the flood was not a random act of destruction, but a necessary interruption of evil by a holy God.
"Don't Skip The Credits," establishes that God is the intentional Creator and Author of all things, emphasizing that without this foundation, life lacks a coherent purpose. It highlights that because God created the universe ex nihilo (out of nothing), He maintains ultimate ownership and authority over every aspect of our lives.
God doesn't want your leftovers; He wants your heart. In this study, we discover that pleasing God isn't about the formality of religion, but the posture of a faith-filled covenant relationship with Jesus. Let's learn how to bring our best worship and faith to the One who sees us as we truly are.
When the perfect harmony of creation is shattered by a single act of deception, humanity is plunged into a world of shame, struggle, and brokenness. This profound exploration of Genesis 3 reveals the "Recipe for Rebellion" and the devastating consequences of choosing self-governance over the Word of God. Yet, within the wreckage of the Fall there is still a promise of redemption.
God’s foundational design for the family as established in Genesis, defining marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman. It outlines the biblical roles of husbands and wives, emphasizing that distinct gender differences are intentional, good, and essential for a flourishing society.
Nothing in life truly makes sense unless your story start with God. Let's examine the foundational truths of creation, the intentionality of the Creator, and the unique value of humanity being made in the image of God. By understanding these origins, we are called to move from merely observing creation to actively worshipping the Creator.
Our hearts were designed with an eternal capacity, yet we often clutter them with temporary things like regret, fear, and bitterness. Discover how to clear out the "storage units" of your soul and make room for the only One who can truly fill and heal your heart. God isn't interested in what you’ve been storing—He wants your heart.
In a world that measures value by the size of the total, discover the hidden truth that the smallest sacrifice can carry the greatest spiritual weight. Pastor Mike pulls back the curtain on the heart of generosity to reveal that no contribution is ever "just" a gift—it is a powerful statement of faith and a catalyst for a much larger mission.
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