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Friendships
June 25, 2021 Friendships by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 The world in which one person lives is too limited and restricted. When rubbing shoulders with another, we gain a panoramic view, which allows us to see the whole picture. “As in water face reflects face, so the heart ofRead More …
Jesus, the Son of God
June 24, 2021 Jesus, the Son of God John 20:30-31 Some people don’t believe Jesus is God, so they claim He was simply a good person. Others may intellectually acknowledge Jesus as God’s Son but have no personal relationship with Him. His true followers, however, believe in their heart thatRead More …
Temptation
June 24, 2021 Temptation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll James 1:12-16 May I remind you of four of the more powerful perils that can level even the mightiest? They are fortune, fame, power, and pleasure. Each works overtime to win a hearing, to gain a foothold, to woo us in. WhetherRead More …
Obedience Changes Everything
June 23, 2021 Obedience Changes Everything Luke 5:8-11 Yesterday we read that Peter said yes and then let down his nets. And today we see how the soon-to-be apostle’s plans were irrevocably changed. Fishing was put on hold, and Peter became a disciple of Jesus Christ. Obedience to God neverRead More …
Victory
June 23, 2021 Victory by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Job 12:16 Picture for a moment the barrenness and bleakness that happens in a life when compromise occurs. It doesn’t come immediately. At first it’s fun to run with the wrong crowd. There’s some zip, a little excitement; there’s a measure ofRead More …
When We Say Yes to God
June 22, 2021 When We Say Yes to God Luke 5:1-7 Teaching people to swim begins with a simple lesson—they must put their face in the water. That first little step helps a person get comfortable in the water and is critical for all swimming skills. In the same way,Read More …
Principles
June 22, 2021 Principles by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ephesians 5:15-16 I think we need to sign a mental declaration of independence. Let’s put our names on the line, pledging ourselves with firm resolve, much like those brave men did on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia when they signed the DeclarationRead More …
A Faithful Church in an Ungodly World
June 21, 2021 A Faithful Church in an Ungodly World Colossians 2:1-8 A church is able to stand firm in Christ when its members walk by faith, not sight. Just as our salvation came through belief rather than feelings, our daily decisions should be made the same way—but this isRead More …
Courage
June 21, 2021 Courage by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Joshua 1:9 Someone once wrote, “Sow a thought, reap an act. Sow an act, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap your character. Sow your character, reap your destiny.” Standing tall when tested takes courage—constant, relentless, never-give-up courage! You can be sureRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Trading Worry for Peace
June 20, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Trading Worry for Peace To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Jesus’ values are nothing like the world’s, so grasping who we are as God’s children can be hard (Rom. 8:16-17). Since the culture’s wayRead More …
D5 Creation