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Gratitude for Grace

May 16, 2021 Gratitude for Grace by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared; bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly,righteously and godly in the present age. (Titus 2:11–12) Thank You, dear Lord, for the beautifulRead More …

The Gift of the Holy Spirit

May 15, 2021 The Gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:22-39 There’s some confusion in the church today concerning the Holy Spirit. A number of Christians think the indwelling of the Spirit occurs sometime after salvation, but Scripture teaches that He comes to permanently live within a new believer theRead More …

For Personal Integrity

May 15, 2021 For Personal Integrity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 78:71-72 From the care of the ewes with suckling lambs He brought [David] To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance. So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them with his skillfulRead More …

Learning Through Adversity

May 14, 2021 Learning Through Adversity Psalm 119:65-80 When we experience adversity, we tend to wonder, Why is this happening to me? Although the answer might remain a mystery, Scripture gives us a foundation from which to view difficulties. God’s Word tells us that we live in a fallen worldRead More …

For Victory over Temptation

May 14, 2021 For Victory over Temptation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide theRead More …

Motivation to Press On

May 13, 2021 Motivation to Press On 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 We would all agree life can be difficult. Pressures of daily living can feel overwhelming, relationships can disappoint us, and at times our expectations go unmet. So it’s good to remember an important truth that can sustain us: This lifeRead More …

For Relief from Shame

May 13, 2021 For Relief from Shame by Pastor Chuck Swindoll John 8:7-11 “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go awayRead More …

God Desires Faithfulness

May 12, 2021 God Desires Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 We’re often drawn to stories about underdogs whose achievements surpass all expectations. Whether it’s athletic contests, intellectual pursuits, or business ventures, we applaud their success. But as impressive as human accomplishments may be, they are not the standard by which GodRead More …

Overcoming Guilt by Remembering Whose We Are

May 12, 2021 Overcoming Guilt by Remembering Whose We Are by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be ableRead More …

Choosing to Believe

May 11, 2021 Choosing to Believe John 3:1-21 Salvation isn’t something we can claim because we were born to believing parents or have attended church. Jesus warned that many would call Him Lord without actually belonging to Him (Matt. 7:22-23). To become a genuine believer in Jesus Christ, we needRead More …