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For Assurance of Salvation

July 15, 2021 For Assurance of Salvation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll John 10:27-28 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.” (John 10:27–28) GraciousRead More …

Satisfaction With God’s Word

July 14, 2021 Satisfaction With God’s Word 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Spiritually, we’ve all had dry seasons, so you probably understand the desire for renewed vitality in your relationship with Christ. Perhaps you tried the latest devotional book people rave about, sought an emotional experience through worship music, tried to gainRead More …

Putting Down Pride

July 14, 2021 Putting Down Pride by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. (1 John 2:16) Now, ourRead More …

Characteristics of the Lord’s Servants

July 13, 2021 Characteristics of the Lord’s Servants 2 Timothy 2:24-26 When we hear the phrase “serving God,” we usually think of activities like teaching Sunday school or visiting the sick. But the most important thing about a servant of the Lord is character. Though today’s passage was written aboutRead More …

Living the Truth

July 13, 2021 Living the Truth by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Colossians 3:12-13, 17 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone;Read More …

The Kingdom’s Open Door

July 12, 2021 The Kingdom’s Open Door Matthew 24:1-14 John the Baptist and Jesus Both preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2; Matt. 4:17). And though the nation of Israel rejected Christ as their king, His kingdom was not thwarted. When an idea recurs inRead More …

Living Life to the Fullest

July 12, 2021 Living Life to the Fullest by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Colossians 4:5-6 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.Read More …

Sunday Reflection: Follow Your Heart

July 11, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Follow Your Heart To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. You’ve probably heard that “the heart is more deceitful than all else” (Jer. 17:9), and perhaps you’ve witnessed this truth at work in your ownRead More …

For Unity among God’s People

July 11, 2021 For Unity among God’s People by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all andRead More …

Safe in God’s Presence

July 10, 2021 Safe in God’s Presence   Psalm 139:1-12 There are two possible ways to respond to today’s Scripture passage. Some people find great comfort in knowing that God is always present in their life and nothing escapes His notice. This is usually the response of believers, because weRead More …