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Anticipating His Joyful Return
July 25, 2021 Anticipating His Joyful Return by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11) Father, we are delighted with the sure expectation of Your Son’sRead More …
God Uses the Wicked
July 24, 2021 God Uses the Wicked Genesis 50:15-21 At times ungodly people appear to triumph over the righteous, and it makes us scratch our heads, wondering why the Lord doesn’t intervene. But the truth is, He often uses the wicked to accomplish His purpose. Joseph faced one hard-hearted individualRead More …
For Endurance in Trials
July 24, 2021 For Endurance in Trials by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) Lord, we all rememberRead More …
Results of Yielding to Culture
July 23, 2021 Results of Yielding to Culture 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 There are many committed followers of Jesus Christ who are focused on pleasing God and growing in faith. But others who identify as Christians don’t concern themselves with spiritual matters at all and instead retain a carnal mindset. ThisRead More …
For Willingness to Express Generosity
July 23, 2021 For Willingness to Express Generosity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 19:6 Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts. (Proverbs 19:6) We stand before You, our Father, as an act of allegiance and submission. And weRead More …
Thriving in Our Present Culture
July 22, 2021 Thriving in Our Present Culture Titus 1 Society’s philosophies and values are everywhere—on radio and TV, in books and magazines, and in conversations at the workplace and corner coffee shop. Believers can’t avoid the pressures to be and think like everyone else. And yet the Bible callsRead More …
For Pure Motives in Service
July 22, 2021 For Pure Motives in Service by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Corinthians 12:18-20 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. If they were all one member, where would the body be? But now there are many members,Read More …
Saved by Grace
July 21, 2021 Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Many people believe that piling up good works makes them right with the Lord. Yet the only payment for sin that can satisfy divine justice is death (Rom. 6:23). This is why God sent His Son Jesus to die in our place.Read More …
Overcoming Rebellion
July 21, 2021 Overcoming Rebellion by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Job 13:23 “How many are my iniquities and sins? Make known to me my rebellion and my sin.” (Job 13:23) Lord, You know that the human heart is rebellious. You are fully aware that this is a fallen world. We see evidenceRead More …
The Need for Salvation
July 20, 2021 The Need for Salvation Ephesians 2:1-3 Followers of Christ know the importance of being saved, but the world sees no need for rescue. The truth is that those who don’t have a personal relationship with God the Father through His Son Jesus are … Spiritually dead. SpiritualRead More …
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