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A Nation That Honors God
July 03, 2020 A Nation That Honors God Dr. Charles Stanley Psalm 72 Because government is instituted by God as His “minister … for good” (Rom. 13:3-4), it functions best when leaders honor and obey Him. Throughout Israel’s history, God commended kings who followed His laws and worshipped only Him.Read More …
A God We Can Trust
July 02, 2020 A God We Can Trust Dr. Charles Stanley Exodus 32:1-14 Many believers worry that God might reject them if they sin too much, fail to read the Bible daily, or displease Him in some other way. But our salvation and trust in God is based upon HisRead More …
Protection From Pride
July 01, 2020 Protection From Pride Dr. Charles Stanley 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 One of the benefits of adversity is that it challenges our pride. Paul experienced this kind of intervention through what he called “a thorn in the flesh,” and the Lord used it to hone his effectiveness as aRead More …
The New Testament Church
June 30, 2020 The New Testament Church Dr. Charles Stanley Matthew 16:13-18 Today the word church is often used differently than the way Scripture defines it. We tend to think of a building with a steeple, a morning or evening service, or even a potluck get-together. In the Bible, however,Read More …
Knowing the Father Through the Son
June 29, 2020 Knowing the Father Through the Son Dr. Charles Stanley John 1:9-18 How do you know who God is? Many people today have arrived at their own perception of Him, based on their personal ideas, reasoning, and desires. And some don’t want anyone interfering with their preconceived notionsRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Promise of Justice
June 28, 2020 Sunday Reflection: The Promise of Justice Dr. Charles Stanley We frequently think of justice in a negative light—as punishment or vindication—but it’s also immensely positive. In fact, the Hebrew word mishpat, which is commonly translated as “judgment” or “justice,” conveys a sense of making things right orRead More …
Life’s Greatest Gift
June 27, 2020 Life’s Greatest Gift Dr. Charles Stanley John 3:16-21 Everyone loves presents, yet many people reject the greatest gift ever given. This gift is God’s Son, and the term “only begotten” expresses His uniqueness. There has never been anyone else like Jesus, who is truly God and trulyRead More …
The Difference Between Wants and Needs
June 26, 2020 The Difference Between Wants and Needs Dr. Charles Stanley Psalm 34:8-10 Sometimes we confuse wants and needs. We can become so focused on our wants that they feel critical to our well-being. Then, when God doesn’t meet our “need,” we get angry or frustrated. If we everRead More …
Feasting on the Word
June 25, 2020 Feasting on the Word Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Peter 2:2-3 Have you ever watched an infant eat? A baby clutches the bottle, smacks his lips, and makes noises of contentment. He thoroughly enjoys his milk. But there comes a time when milk doesn’t satisfy a baby’s appetiteRead More …
The Danger of a Hard Heart
June 24, 2020 The Danger of a Hard Heart Dr. Charles Stanley Hebrews 3:7-19 When we go to church and hear God’s truth, we’re responsible for how we respond to His instructions and convictions. It’s easy to accept and practice things we find effortless or enjoyable, but if the LordRead More …
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