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... From 1 Kings 11:1–9, Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines how the ruler’s heart was drawn away from the goodness of God.
Discern key signposts to watch for in your own life of faith and ...
Discipline is the “D” word that nobody likes but everybody admires. It’s the stuff that happens when nobody is looking or applauding. It’s the hard work of what goes on behind the scenes and results in excellence.
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In spite of the devastating erosion we've seen so far, Christ has declared that He will build His Church, and nothing—not even the powers of hell—can stop Him. In truth, the battle has already been won. Christ will be triumphant in the end, and ...
... tribulations of all kinds knock us around, getting back to the basics can help. When we stumble over many obstacles or when we've lost our ... that are absolutely foundational. Paul knew that, and in the midst of describing the life and deeds of a Christian, he offered five ...
... this intriguing story is not fiction but a glimpse into the future.
Listen in as Pastor Chuck Swindoll makes accessible the rich message of Revelation in this helpful introductory overview. Discover ...
God has given us His Word and it has stood the test of time. The Bible is the most reliable of all sources.
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Acts 2 tells the story of a time when the Holy Spirit affected a sermon Peter preached where over 3,000 people came to faith. And the Holy Spirit is just as powerful today as He was at the time of Pentecost. ...
Many heroes of the faith, including Saul, experienced seasons away from the limelight so that God could deepen their faith and prepare them for ministry. Saul traded ... 1, transformed him. He learned to be still and know God.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this humble admonition to simplify your ...
... slide. Embracing grace doesn’t change our address from the real world to Fantasyland. Even though we, in grace, pursue righteousness ... will clash, even when both parties desire to do the will of God. As people of grace, our goal is not to force everyone to agree but to ...
How often do you give the gift of love to others? If it’s in words then use the word “I” and include the word “love” and end with the word “you.” Real love is resilient. It ...
... an important job to do as Israel’s leader.
Although the people of God could once again dwell in their capital, many of them continued to follow ...
Just as God’s fingerprints are all over your past, they’re all over your future too. You are running a specific race of faith God planned just for you.
Scripture shows you how to run the race as well as how to finish well. Hebrews 12:1–3 states it simply and ...
The importance of character in the lives of God's people cannot be ... its eternal rewards.
In this series, Chuck carves out of God's Word a few building blocks of character that you can fit into your life. ...
... Christ arrived back in heaven, having finished His work on the cross, He was seated next to the Father. But He isn’t just sitting. The Lord is actively directing the ...
... But it was there, in that lonely town, Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told she would bear the Messiah, the Saviour of the world.
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A quick glance at the first few verses of 1 Peter is enough to give us an understanding of Peter’s message to his readers: hope for the hurting. According to verse 1, the hurting were those residing as aliens, scattered throughout vast regions of ...
Of all the different categories of temptation, the most aggressive and the most scandalous is sexual temptation.
Such temptation presented itself ...
For centuries, Christians have clung to the words found in 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 in seasons of pain and suffering: ... contentment in the harshest circumstances.
Believe that God has your good and His glory in mind as you walk through trials and tribulations. Welcome weakness and trust God to display His power through you!
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What makes the ministry challenging? An experienced pastor could answer this question with a list of responses as long as the church aisle!
Yet every minister would agree that dealing with ... is particularly demanding. Some people act like boars in God’s vineyard, seeking to disrupt or uproot the fruits of ministry.
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On the last night Jesus spent with His disciples, He had much to say about what ... didn’t want them to despair; instead, He revealed to them the secrets of both His victorious life and their own victorious lives.
... explains what Jesus revealed to His brothers and how the promise of the Holy Spirit brings hope and strength for all Christians ...
