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Flee Temptation
November 13, 2021 Flee Temptation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 7:15-21 While virtually every outlet in popular media bombards us with sexually oriented material—a phenomenon that previous generations didn’t experience—we also face another danger: the opportunities to commit adultery have never been more prevalent. Furthermore, we live in a societyRead More …
Is It a Need or a Desire?
November 12, 2021 Is It a Need or a Desire? God promises to meet the needs of faithful believers, and He even fulfills some desires that align with His will—but we must not confuse the two. 1 Timothy 6 There are many passages in the Bible that speak about GodRead More …
Longing for God
November 12, 2021 Longing for God by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 42:1-2 The composition of David—preserved for us as Psalms 42 and 43—sings the following lines three times, strongly suggesting the issue at hand is inner turmoil. Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you becomeRead More …
The Need for Conviction
November 11, 2021 The Need for Conviction Hebrews 12:4-11 All children need discipline, but the method a parent employs varies from child to child. The reason is because each child is unique. The same is true in God’s family—we all need His discipline. If we’ve wandered from Him, His handRead More …
Battleground Brain
November 11, 2021 Battleground Brain by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 6:23 Solomon was a straight shooter. I find that rather refreshing in our day of vague definitions and bold rationalizations. The words you just read are timeless and no less relevant today than when the ink was still wet. TheRead More …
The Grace to Keep Going
November 10, 2021 The Grace to Keep Going 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Would you rather be rescued from suffering and affliction or be given the grace to go through them? Our natural inclination is to escape. That’s why Paul pleaded with the Lord to remove his “thorn in the flesh” (2Read More …
A ”Churning Place”
November 10, 2021 A ”Churning Place” by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 42:1-43:5 I have a “churning place.” It’s in my stomach. On the upper, left side, just below the rib cage. When disturbing things happen, when troubling words are said, when certain letters that contain ugly words are written orRead More …
The Purpose of Trials
November 9, 2021 The Purpose of Trials James 1:2-12 When difficulties come into your life, do you grumble, complain, and resist? Or do you respond the way God desires—with a joyful attitude, a humble and submissive heart, and an understanding of what He wants to accomplish in your life? SometimesRead More …
The Choice Is Yours
November 09, 2021 The Choice Is Yours by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Let’s conclude our consideration of contentment with advice from an older pastor to his younger apprentice. The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, warning about the dangers of discontentment. The younger pastor served in Ephesus, anRead More …
Who Is Jesus?
November 8, 2021 Who Is Jesus? John 1:1-18 While most people are familiar with the name “Jesus,” few truly know who He is. Yet knowing Jesus’ identity and mission are important because the ramifications are eternal. And the best source of information about Him is the Bible. Scripture tells usRead More …
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