http://livingsounds.org Services from the virtual reality world. Cutting edge worship experience with singing and Biblical preaching. http://livingsounds.org en-us Copyright 2006-2008 Living Sounds Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:10:00 EST Sun, 29 August 2010 14:10:00 EST Rev. Benjamin R. Faust christian, christianity, church, bible, jesus, god, religion, religious, truth, doctrine, christian music, online church, internet church no Living Sounds mail@livingsounds.org no Most of us have heard the passage multiple times, "Whatsoever things are pure... think on these things." What does that really mean? How can we apply that to our lives? And what difference could it make? Today, Mariposa shares a word the Lord laid on her heart entitled "Whatsoever." Jennifer Faust Sun, 29 August 2010 14:10:00 EST Scripture says that whatever we do, we should do to the glory of God. What does this mean? And do we apply this to our lives? Today, Mariposa shares a word the Lord laid on her heart about living a life of worship. Jennifer Faust Sun, 22 August 2010 14:10:00 EST The Bible tells us that the power of life and death are in the tongue. We've heard teachings concerning the spoken word that go from one extreme to the other. What do this and other related passages tell us? Today, we explore this issue, including the relationship between the mind, the tongue, and belief. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 15 August 2010 14:10:00 EST Have you ever felt out of place? Or unwanted? Or unneeded? Like you really don't matter all that much? These feelings disagree with what the Word of God says about you and your role in the Body of Christ. Today, we turn to the Holy Scriptures and see what God says about Where You Belong. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 8 August 2010 14:10:00 EST Most of us have heard the verse stating that "your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit." What does this mean? And if we really took it completely to heart, what changes might it make in our lives? Today, we talk about this issue, and consider a challenge that, if accepted, will transform our lives for the better. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 1 August 2010 14:10:00 EST The Bible tells us to be quick to hear and slow to speak. What does this really mean? Can we even be silent with our mouths and yet still be quick to speak and slow to hear? Today, we talk about this issue, and consider how our quick-to-speak minds affect our lives. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 25 July 2010 14:10:00 EST It's so easy to build our lives on our own dreams, our own ideas, and our own desires. But every foundation besides the solid rock is like sinking sand. Today, Jennifer talks about the passage in which Jesus talks about the two foundations, and challenges us to build our lives on the solid rock. Jennifer Faust Sun, 18 July 2010 14:10:00 EST As those of us who are in the United States celebrate Independence Day, we do so with fireworks -- lights in the skies symbolizing the explosions that illuminated our flag, letting the warriors know we had not lost. Today, we talk about celebration of this and a higher "light," and ponder how we can identify the true light. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 4 July 2010 14:10:00 EST Does God speak to us today? If so, how? Does God speak to all His children, or just certain ones? And how can we know if God is really speaking to us? Today, Mervyn Tilley speaks about this subject in a very timely and relevant manner. Hear and accept the challenge! Mervyn Tilley Sun, 27 June 2010 14:10:00 EST Chaff refers to the part of the grain that is separated and then disposed of. It's something we don't want to keep, much less to try to eat. But when it comes to things in our lives, we hold on to our chaff like it's a priceless treasure, while letting it blind us to those things which are of true worth. Today, Jennifer shares a very powerful message from the Lord, and shares the heart cry of the Spirit -- we are all God desires! Jennifer Faust Sun, 20 June 2010 14:10:00 EST We all experience fears of various kinds. Some of us have very little problem with fear, while others are quite controlled by it, but regardless of how big of a role fear plays in your life, it's there. Most of us wish we could get rid of all our fear. But is that possible? And would it even be good? Today, we take a look at these issues from a Biblical perspective, as we consider the possibility that fear just might be able to be transformed. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 13 June 2010 14:10:00 EST In the last couple hundred years, we've seen a lot of doomsday predictions come and go. Some sounded quite wacky to most of us (like the alien visitors in Heaven's Gate), while others sound pretty believable. How do these things fit in with Scripture? What about 2012? And is there a doomsday we can and should declare? Today, we take a look at these issues and explore the true effects of pride, ending with a challenge to declare our own doomsday on this enemy mankind. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 6 June 2010 14:10:00 EST We hear a lot about change, from political campaigns to advertisements for the latest product or service. But how can we know what change is good and what is bad? And how can we see change in our own lives? Do we want change as badly as we think we do, or do we secretly fight it every step of the way? Today we answer these questions as we open the Word of God and explore the Biblical place, potential, posibility, and inevitability of various kinds of change, ending with a challenge that could change the course of your life. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 30 May 2010 14:10:00 EST What is worship? Is it something we do only in Church? If not, how, when, and why should we worship? Today, Jennifer shares her own experiences and the Word of God, and gives a challenge that could change your life if you only have the courage to accept it. Jennifer Faust Sun, 23 May 2010 14:10:00 EST You've probably heard that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Does this apply to everything? Do you know of examples of this? And could all the exagerated claims out there today be clouding your ability to fully trust in God? Today, we take a look at this issue, answer these questions, and take a look at some things that are too good to be true... but are. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 16 May 2010 14:10:00 EST Is suffering a necessary part of life? Can we put an end to our own and others' suffering? Or is there something very important God uses suffering to accomplish? Today we talk about the issue of suffering, and examine the type of suffering Scripture says produces endurance, maturity, and a completeness in which we lack nothing. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 9 May 2010 14:10:00 EST When Jesus asked Peter these words, "Do you love me more than these?" was he speaking only to Peter? Or does he ask us this same question today? There are so many people and things in our lives, and many of them are important. But do we love Jesus more than all these? Today, we address these issues as Mariposa shares a Word from the Lord and asks us this question from the heart of God, "Do you love me more than these?" Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 2 May 2010 14:10:00 EST Last week, we discussed whether humanity was evolving or DEvolving, and we looked mainly at the Church as an example. But how about the world -- humanity as a whole? Aren't we evolving? Are we further along than we were a few thousand or even a few hundred years ago? Today, we take a look at the world, mankind in general, and consider from recent history whether we have gotten any "better" since we fell in the Garden, and we consider the ONE factor which is the only way mankind can do anything besides continue to get worse. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 25 April 2010 14:10:00 EST If you listen to all the voices around you for a little while, you'll start to hear overtones of evolution, including ideas that come out of a belief in it. We in the Church are affected by it, and we start developing our own beliefs based upon the idea that we're all evolving. Is society evolving? Is mankind getting better? Is our human race evolving past hate, violence, bigotry, and the other things that are the result of our fallen human nature? Today, we turn to the Word of God to get a clear picture of man's past, present, and future, and consider whether we are getting better, staying the same, or getting worse. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 18 April 2010 14:10:00 EST There is one thing that causes you to believe what you believe, to think what you think, and to do what you do. And for most of the world, this one thing has been corrupted by the enemy and the world. What is it? Today we answer this question, opening the Word of God, as we ponder how this knowledge can and should affect our lives. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 11 April 2010 14:10:00 EST Today we celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. How important is this event to our Faith? Is there any evidence that Jesus rose again? Or any that he is still dead? And what does this all have to do with you? Today we answer these questions and more, as we celebrate the power behind what we believe: HE IS RISEN! Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 4 April 2010 14:10:00 EST This is a powerful message on the supremacy of Christ in a post modern age. This message is by Voddie Baucham and was taken from ChurchSalt.com Voddie Baucham Sun, 28 March 2010 14:10:00 EST We're so cozy. So comfortable. We hear feel-good messages, and our ears start itching for more. But what about the truth? What is the true condition of our souls? We can't change that condition by thinking positive thoughts. Our condition can only be revealed by the complete Word of God, and it can be changed only by repentance. Today, we listen to a video by Nate Pfeil which was posted on the ChurchSalt.com website. Let the Spirit of true Wisdom make us hungry to hear the truth, even when it hurts! Nate Pfeil Sun, 21 March 2010 14:10:00 EST Two weeks ago, we talked about faith and the importance of renewing our minds. But sometimes we do everything we know to do, and nothing seems to happen. Is faith alone enough? Today we talk about the things only God can do, and ponder in Scripture the only type of faith that can take hold of the power of God. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 14 March 2010 14:10:00 EST There are two kinds of skeptics: the kind that is full of doubt and lacks faith, and the one who doubts everything except the Word of God and rejects everything that disagrees with it. Which one are you? Today we open the Word of God and see what it says is the source of unhealthy skepticism, and see that the skeptical mind of the world is inferior to the skeptical-to-everything-else mind of the faith-filled believer. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 7 March 2010 14:10:00 EST Those of us who are believers know that the life of a Christian is a life of faith. What does that mean? If even a tiny speck of faith can move mountains, why do we so often live in defeat? Today we open the Word of God and explore these questions as we discover the secret to living with a faith that really can move mountains. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 28 February 2010 14:10:00 EST Sometimes, when we realize just how far we fall from the mark, we feel as though we are dead and dry. God gave us a very powerful word picture of this very thing, and within that picture is our answer. Today, we hear a powerful message from ChurchSalt.com that, if taken to heart, just might set you free. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 21 February 2010 14:10:00 EST We all depend on someone or something. For most of us, it's our job, or our ability to work, or our intelligence, or the government, or someone we love. Is this good or bad? What are the results? On what or on whom should we depend? Today, we open the Holy Scriptures to answer this question, and end with a challenge to examine our hearts and make sure our trust is not in things which will let us down. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 14 February 2010 14:10:00 EST We all want to be blessed by God, to live a blessed life. But could we be removing ourselves from the place where his blessings are poured out? Today we take a look at what the Bible says out this issue, and learn a secret that can transform our lives. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 7 February 2010 14:10:00 EST We all crave honor and acceptance from others. The movies and television portray riches and fame as the ultimate dream come true. But are those who find these things necessarily beautiful and honorable people? And is the honor of men the best thing we could have? Today, we talk about how to be honored by God, and what God's honor really means. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 31 January 2010 14:10:00 EST How do we judge others' beauty? How do we judge our own? As the Bible says, "Man looks on the outer appearance, but God looks on the heart." Do we see things like the world, or like God? Today, our Women's Pastor shares a message of love, acceptance, and seeing ourselves and others like Jesus does. Jennifer Faust Sun, 24 January 2010 14:10:00 EST Have you ever felt as though no matter how much you pray, God simply isn't hearing you? Or have you ever questioned whether God answers prayer, or whether he will answer YOUR prayers? Today we take a look at some examples of prayer in the Bible, and see what the Holy Scriptures say about how we can have our prayers heard and answered. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 17 January 2010 14:10:00 EST In today's politically-correct climate, this can be a dangerous question to ask, but it's an important one: Who is God? Are Allah, Brahma, Ahura, Jehovah, and the others all the same? And how about Jesus? Who and what is he, and did he really rise again from the dead? Today, we open up the Scriptures, and compare its descriptions of Jehovah God with the pictures of God painted by some of the religions of the world, as we ponder the Question, Who Is God? Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 10 January 2010 14:10:00 EST The self-help mantra is all over the television, radio, and magazine racks. As we start this new year, many people will use various self-help techniques to try to take a new direction. But is there something about these things that they're not telling us? Perhaps something they don't even know? Today, we take a look at a couple of the popular self-transformative techniques, and hold them up to the standard of God's Word. We also ponder what could cause some things to seemingly work just as well inside the Church as outside, and expose what it all really means. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 3 January 2010 14:10:00 EST Just one week after celebrating the birth of Jesus, we celebrate the dawning of a brand new year. We bid farewell to the way things have been, as we look forward to new things to come. Today, we talk about Jesus, as we ponder that he was the old things (Old Covenant) who, like a seed which must die, was placed in the earth, so he could make our every day a brand new start. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 27 December 2009 14:10:00 EST Christmas is a very beautiful time of year -- the snow, the singing, the lights and decorations, and the spirit of giving; but so much more beautiful than all this is the true reason for the season, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, as he was laid to rest in a manger that first Christmas day. Today, after we sing some Christmas carols, Mariposa reads selections from the book "Mary Did You Know." Jennifer Faust Sun, 20 December 2009 14:10:00 EST What are character and integrity? How much of a shortage is there of them in today's world? And how important are they in a Christian's life? Today we talk about character and integrity as we open the Word of God to see how important they are and how they are formed in our lives. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 13 December 2009 14:10:00 EST We've been talking about a lot of serious issues, from demonic activity to false Christianity to the presence of false religious practices in the Church. All these things will both continue and increase as the day draws near. Today, we do something a little different, and play the audio from a former Muslim's testimony, and also hear the story of a man who witnessed for years not knowing anyone was ever saved as a result, only to find out at the end of his life that untold hundreds of thousands of people's lives were changed as a result. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 6 December 2009 14:10:00 EST Last week, we talked about "The New Spirituality," the supposedly new spiritual walk which integrates the Word of God with unbiblical religious practices. This week, we talk about the real deal -- what truly Christian meditation and prayer is. Today, join us as we look at the teaching of Jesus concerning prayer, and what the Bible says about meditation; we will also compare the Catholic Rosary to the teachings of Scripture to see whether it's of God. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 29 November 2009 14:10:00 EST You've probably heard about "new things" happening in the world in terms of spirituality. In the Church, we have the Emergent movement. In the world, we have many variations of the New Age movement. And many groups are combining the spirituality of the Church and the spirituality of the world, or so it would seem. Today we take a look at things such as Yoga and Contemplative Prayer, and we also uncover a three-step plan the enemy is implementing right now in an attempt to destroy the Church. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 22 November 2009 14:10:00 EST Last week, we talked about demonic activity and mental strongholds, and shared someone's first-hand experience with a spirit of homosexuality. When she finished sharing how it attached itself to her and how she was freed from it, several people left, some of them vowing to never return. Today, we turn to the Word of God and discover that the day in which we live was foretold two thousand years ago, a time in which people will not endure sound doctrine. And indeed, some of them violently demand that we scratch their itching ears rather than tell them the truth. Listen to the audio to hear our pledge to continue to boldly proclaim the Word of God. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 15 November 2009 14:10:00 EST It's easy to forget that we're in a spiritual battle, especially when we get so caught up with all the earthly things in our lives. But as believers, God has given us weapons that are not carnal. Instead, they are MIGHTY in God to the pulling down of strongholds. What are strongholds? Do you have them? And what do they have to do with demons? Today, we look to the Word of God to answer these questions, hear from a couple of others with experience in the area of demons, and close with audio from services held by a well-known minister in which people are set free. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 8 November 2009 14:10:00 EST For the last couple of weeks, we've talked about how close we are to the rise of the beast and the return of Jesus. It is very close at hand, and we need to make sure we have plenty of oil in our lamps and are ready for what is coming upon the earth. But when Jesus does come and all this is over, what then? Today, we answer this question with the Word of God, exploring the truths about heaven and hell, debunking some of the myths, and contemplating how we can make sure we're going to the right place! Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 1 November 2009 14:10:00 EST Last week, we talked about some of the things that are going on in the world today which point to the very soon return of Jesus. Today, we take a look at some very clear and practical instructions for living in the light of His soon return, as we gather insight on true love and discuss how living such a life would change us and those closest to our heart. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 25 October 2009 14:10:00 EST Less and less "under the radar," the nations of the world are moving more and more rapidly toward a one world government. A great world crisis is ripe and ready to fall upon the earth, and The United States, heading for a "North American Union" of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, is in a position, among other countries, to grant power to the United Nations as marshal law is declared. Just how close are we to the rise and fall of the kingdom of the beast, and thus the return of Jesus? Today we take a look at this question, briefly examine some of the things taking place today (important links included at the bottom of the transcript), and answer the question, "What should we do in light of this?" Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 18 October 2009 14:10:00 EST Without the fullness of Christ - who he is, what he has done, what he has promised, and his power and faithfulness to fulfill his every promise - we would be compelled to react to things quite differently... well, just like the world. Today we ponder this issue, and take a bold look at the question, "Why do some in the Church support homosexuality, abortion, other 'faiths,' or other things the Bible speaks against?" All this in the light of what happens when we are, at least in part, "Without Jesus." Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 11 October 2009 14:10:00 EST Most of us know that as Christians, we should go to church, read the Bible and pray every day, join in with praise and worship, stay away from sin, and help those in need. But why? Do we do these things to avoid going to hell? Do we do these things to make us feel more spiritual or to earn points with God? Today, we take the question "for what reason?" to the Word of God, as we pray for a fresh "God perspective" in our lives. Rev. Benjamin R. Faust Sun, 4 October 2009 14:10:00 EST