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Cracks in the Wall
April 24, 2021 Cracks in the Wall by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 15:1-9; Mark 7:1-13; Colossians 2:8-23 The longer I live the less I know for sure. That sounds like 50% heresy . . . but it’s 100% honesty. In my younger years I had a lot more answers than I doRead More …
Lifting the Weight of Our Burdens
April 23, 2021 Lifting the Weight of Our Burdens Psalm 55:16-22 Have you ever suddenly awoken in the middle of the night with a heavy burden on your heart? Sometimes this kind of weight is from the Lord and will be lifted when He has accomplished His purpose—for example, anRead More …
Self-Praise
April 23, 2021 Self-Praise by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 21:4; Luke 18:9-14; John 12:42-43; Galatians 6:12-14 “Self-praise,” says an ancient adage, “smells bad.” In other words, it stinks up the works. Regardless of how we prepare it, garnish it with little extras, slice and serve it up on our finestRead More …
Defeating Giants
April 22, 2021 Defeating Giants 1 Samuel 17:41-54 Life’s “Goliaths” come in all shapes, sizes, and intensities—such as an unhappy relationship, a rebellious child, a difficult job, a pile of debt, or an uncontrollable habit. But if we avail ourselves of God’s power, then we, like David, can ultimately gainRead More …
The Final Priority
April 22, 2021 The Final Priority by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 12:33-37; John 17:20-26; 1 John 4:7-21 Somebody copied the following paraphrase from a well-worn carbon in the billfold of a thirty-year veteran missionary. With her husband, she was on her way to another tour of duty at Khartoum, Sudan.Read More …
The Importance of Right Motives
April 21, 2021 The Importance of Right Motives 1 Samuel 17:20-40 Goliath was a daunting enemy of Israel, and a strong incentive was offered to anyone who could kill the giant: money, exemption from taxes, and marriage to King Saul’s daughter. Though these rewards would intrigue any young man, DavidRead More …
Doing vs. Being
April 21, 2021 Doing vs. Being by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ecclesiastes 2:11; 4:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16 My high school graduating class had its thirtieth anniversary reunion a number of summers ago. I’m sure they had a ball. A blast would better describe it, knowing that crowd. You gotta understand theRead More …
Hindrances to Prayer
April 20, 2021 Hindrances to Prayer James 4:1-10 Is God answering your prayers, or does it seem as if He’s not listening? Hearing no reply can be very discouraging, especially when you really need His help. Although it’s not always possible to know why God is silent, James offers someRead More …
Taking Time
April 20, 2021 Taking Time by Pastor Chuck Swindoll John 2:1-12; 7:1-9; 10:40-11:23 Eight words were brashly smeared across the dashboard of the speedboat tied up at Gulf Shores, Alabama. They reflected the flash and flair of its owner whose fast life was often publicized in sporting news across America.Read More …
When Life Crumbles
April 19, 2021 When Life Crumbles Psalm 46 In those frightening times when our well-ordered life appears to disintegrate around us, what are we to do? Today’s psalm gives valuable advice that can steady us in the midst of chaos. Remember that “God is our refuge and strength, a veryRead More …
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