Focus Music Ministries, Doug Stroup, Amy Stroup, and Family

"The Forbidden Truth"
The Movie

I have been asked to play a lead role and be the Executive Producer on a motion picture called "The Forbidden Truth". www.theforbiddentruth.org

This is a movie that is in a modern day setting with correlations and flashbacks to ancient Rome and what it cost the disciples to stand for Christ. What if you are faced with the decision to stand for Christ in the face of difficulty or even death. What will your decision be? Please be in prayer as this very timely message comes together and reaches out to the masses of people that need to hear. The trailer is on the website along with a synopsis of the movie as well as behind the scenes pictures. If you are interested in investing or know someone who is, please send me an email today to focusmusic@juno.com

UPDATE:

The manuscript is in the hands of a seasoned 20+ years Hollywood actor right now. He is a strong believer in Christ and knows the great need for more faith based films in the industry. He is talking to a team of believers in Hollywood now about funding the movie. There is also a team of investors that we are talking with now as well as other individuals about the funding. The final draft of the script is in the proof reading stages now and is being itemized in order to have a solid budget. Please pray for God's timing, favor, and HIS will to be done. This is God's movie and God's message. We know it will move forward in God's timing with His funding.

The Forbidden Truth

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Doug Stroup

2009 UPDATE: 2009 was an incredible year of ministry! The Lord allowed me to sing over 170 times in venues that took me all over GA as well as FL, AL, TN, and TX. There was over 100 that believed in Christ as their Savior at the meetings and concerts and over 50 believers that dedicated their lives to the Lord. There was one young lady that I became burdened for and had prayed for about 3 months. After singing and preaching there again, she went to her youth pastor afterwards and trusted Christ as Savior. Yeehaa! What a joy it is to be a part of what the Lord is doing in people's lives for eternity. He also allowed me to record a new CD that was officially released on August 1st. It is titled, "Only Grace" and is a praise and worship CD. Along with 11 praise songs, it also includes the gospel written on the inside of the jacket as well as spoken on a bonus track. This CD can be used as a gospel tract to reach the lost as well as lead believers to worship the Lord in every area of life. You can purchase your copy (copies) at www.dougstroup.com/onlygrace

Doug Stroup & Family

Matt Doug John Joe

"The Peach State Quartet"

A Word From Doug...

As we reflect on our Savior's love and His provision of salvation by grace through faith, how can anyone keep silent? (see "The Gospel" below) What a thrill it is for me to exalt Him through song whether it be through solo or with The Peach State Quartet. As we focus on Him, we can't help but worship Him for who He is and for all that He has done for us. He is so worthy of our praise!

This web site briefly shares with you my commitment to use music as a tool for presenting the Gospel message to the unsaved and for encouragement to believers in a closer walk with our wonderful Savior. As you look over this information, prayerfully consider scheduling a time for one of our ministries to minister in your church or group. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Doug and his wife, Amy, have been blessed by the Lord with 7 wonderful children. He has a heart for the Pro-Life issue and provides the praise and worship music each year on January 22nd at the GA Right to Life "Together For Life" rally at the Capitol in Atlanta, GA. He has co-written a song titled, "The Choice" and is available to sing at your pro-life function.

"The Gospel!"

The Gospel Illustrated by Freddie Coile. <Click Here>

If you’re not certain of going to Heaven, you can be.

Let me show you 3 things that the Bible says about it.

1. You’re a sinner and the penalty is death.

Face it. I’m a sinner. You’re a sinner. Everyone is a sinner.

Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”

We have missed the mark of perfection and fallen short of the target. You don’t have to be good to go to Heaven – you have to be perfect. The penalty of our sin is death. You don’t owe God money, baptism, church membership, good works, or promises to do better. You owe a death penalty.

Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death…”

2. Jesus paid your price!

The penalty of your sin is death. Jesus died. Get it? He was your substitute. When He died on the cross, He was paying for every rotten sin of your life. He died for you. He loved you that much. 3 Days later He rose from the dead to prove that He was Savior. God was totally satisfied with the death penalty that Jesus paid for your sin.

Romans 5:8 says, “But God commendeth His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

3. You can have everlasting life by believing in Him.

John 3:16 says , “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Believing in Christ means to trust or rely upon Him fully. Won’t you do this now? Don’t trust in church, baptism, money or good works. Trust in Jesus.

Ephesians 2:8, 9 says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Believe in Jesus right now and God will give you everlasting life as a gift. You can then be certain of going to Heaven whenever you die.

Now what? If you want to learn more, check out: I Believe, Now What?

Send us an email at focusmusic@juno.com and let us know that you are now certain of Heaven. We would love to know.