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The Benefits of Wisdom
August 29, 2021 The Benefits of Wisdom by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 2:1-9 Wisdom is its own reward. Even so, Solomon predicted that the person seeking divine wisdom will enjoy significant advantages. Today we will consider the benefits of wisdom from within. [Tuesday], the benefits of wisdom from above. BenefitsRead More …
The Father’s Resources
August 28, 2021 The Father’s Resources Luke 11:1-13 When you were a child, where did you go when you needed a snack, a bike repair, comfort for a skinned knee, or a referee for a dispute with a sibling? More than likely, you sought out your mom or dad orRead More …
A Message from God
August 28, 2021 A Message from God by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 8:3-8 As though David continues his worship service, he opens his mouth and shares a message from God, which is the major theme of this composition. We can imagine his standing before the people and preaching about theRead More …
Evaluating Your Faith
August 27, 2021 Evaluating Your Faith Mark 11:20-24 It’s a good idea to pause every now and then to evaluate our spiritual development. Although we will experience different phases of faith throughout life, our goal should be to continue growing. Which phase sounds like you? Hesitant faith is characterized byRead More …
How to Seek Wisdom
August 27, 2021 How to Seek Wisdom by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 2:1-9 If you genuinely desire God’s wisdom, rest assured He has promised not to withhold it. He declares, “I love those who love me; and those who diligently seek me will find me” (Proverbs 8:17). Here are twoRead More …
Growing Faith
August 26, 2021 Growing Faith 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Faith isn’t a one-time event with the single purpose of ushering us into salvation. Sadly, some Christians never progress beyond this initial level of faith. But God wants our relationship with Him to continually grow. Willingness to trust the Lord affects everyRead More …
A Song of Praise
August 26, 2021 A Song of Praise by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 8:1-2 Having worshiped God in a short doxology, David reflects on the greatness of his God and, in doing so, offers praise. Observe as King David takes his place before a congregation of believers to lead them inRead More …
God’s Loving Outreach
August 25, 2021 God’s Loving Outreach John 4:1-42 The Lord’s encounter with the Samaritan woman is a wonderful example of His loving response to hurting individuals. Although this meeting may have appeared accidental, it was really a providential appointment with the Messiah. As the woman approached the well, Jesus initiatedRead More …
Let’s Dig Deeper
August 25, 2021 Let’s Dig Deeper by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 2:1-9 This week, let’s level our gun barrels at shallowness. Let’s allow the sayings we just read to speak out against our times with forceful relevance. I should warn you ahead of time, this may not be easy. SolomonRead More …
Becoming a Patient Person
August 24, 2021 Becoming a Patient Person Acts 25 Continuing our discussion on patience, we can learn a lot about the topic from the story of Paul’s trial. Instead of letting his accusers stir him up, the apostle patiently went through the legal process. He refrained from attacking the oppositionRead More …
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