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If a preacher of God’s Word ever had a life verse, it would be 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth” (NASB).
In his message on 2 Timothy 2:15–19, Chuck ...
Paul made clear the purpose of his first letter to Timothy: “so that [we] will know how [we] ought to conduct [ourselves] in the household of God” (1 Timothy 3:15). We’ve noted that ministry would be easier if people ... the saints? What is appropriate and what isn’t? Thank God He gave us 1 Timothy to answer these questions and serve as our guide.
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... always cause community discord.
Just after God’s miraculous victory at Jericho, Joshua discovered that Achan’s secret sin hindered the Israelites’ mandate from God.
Chuck Swindoll walks us through this ...
... well. Occasionally, then, Christians must decide to resist the authorities of their land in order to walk with integrity and follow God.
Acts 4:1–22 presents the first situation where this truth occurred. ...
Someone did the math and figured there are 7,474 promises in the Bible. Are they all for you and me to claim? Chuck Swindoll says there are two kinds of promises in the Bible: personal and universal. Learning to discern between the two is the ...
... things. He taught a form of godliness that focused more on the heart than the external appearance of righteousness. He healed disabilities and diseases. Moreover, He did something only God can do: He forgave sins! An encounter with the remarkable Jesus of Nazareth ...
Although the Apostle John shares his personal account in Revelation, he always points to the central figure of Jesus Christ!
Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores selections from Revelation that provide a closer look at the significance of Jesus’ work in the past, present, and future. Look back ...
... like a lonely island—sparsely populated and uncharted on the cultural map. Of course where we find ourselves today should come as no ... and His apostles warned, more than two millennia ago, that the world would tumble down this rabbit hole, especially as the end of time ...
Sid Vicious is an example of the downward spiral of someone living with no sense of worth. If you’re wondering if your life has any value, consider this: the God who created the universe has written your name on the palms of His ...
... Jesus' radical philosophy: "Be a servant, give to others"? The basis of that statement is tucked away in Luke 9:23. Following Christ is a ... of others to such an extent that self-denial is becoming the rule rather than the exception in my life?
Is my walk with Him a daily ...
... a dangerous world out there! Every which way you turn, the culture, through the ever-present media, launches a new attack on our dedication to the biblical ...
The days in which we live are both significant and stormy. There seems to be a ... is reassuring; His coming cannot be far off! But never is the expectant Christian to view his or her world with passive indifference. Among the many issues that have begun to surface and intensify, abortion ranks either ...
... Not that. Simply and silently wait before your faithful God. Read a passage of Scripture, perhaps a psalm, and let it speak. Say ... your shame is gone. Feel His arms around you. Understand the cleansing that He's bringing. Feel again the freshness and relief of His ...
... Read Psalm 39
Many great men and women down through the ages have offered counsel on how to keep our tongues checked and caged. Like Will Noris, the American journalist who specialized in rhymes that packed a wallop. He once ...
... where they simply refuse to obey. All attempts to bring back the harmony in the relationship prove futile. This results in harsh words and ugly reactions ...
Read Philippians 2:3– 4
I like the tongue-in-cheek definition of philosophers one of my seminary professors ... to be understood usually end up focusing full attention on the individual. Consider a few of them:
Education says, "Be resourceful; ...
... my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us . (Philippians 3:17)
Imitate me, just as I ... Cesspool Cosmos. And, observe, it is a walk, not a sprint. The good news is: We are not alone on this demanding pilgrimage...which means ...
You will break the bow, if you keep it always bent. So goes an ancient Greek saying. ... of Elijah's “bent bow” that he finally broke under the strain. In 1 Kings 19, we find him disillusioned, downcast, and ... But why? And in the midst of his depression, how did God deal with His broken servant? Elijah's story helps us understand how we can ...
... our sneakers, and wiggle our toes all we wanted to. During the afternoon recess that extra freedom added great speed to our softball game ... and not worry about who may say what?
Even though our God has graciously granted us permission to be free, to have liberty...and to ...
... talk about anything else.
You talk together about how the Dodgers played last night. No big deal, you just talk about that. You talk ... lifestyle. So much so, that Christ fits naturally into the regular conversation of the home.
Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, ...
