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When God Forgives
January 24, 2021 When God Forgives by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 103:1-5 TRUTH BE TOLD, it’s God’s forgiveness of us that makes it possible for us to forgive others. Jesus Christ paid in full the penalty for our sin. God’s wrath was expressed against Him—the One who took our place.Read More …
Staying Young All Your Life
January 23, 2021 Staying Young All Your Life Psalm 92:12-15 Our bodies may age, but we get old only if we choose to do so—attitude is what makes the difference. Here are some suggestions for staying young your whole life. And since I’m well over 80, you can be sureRead More …
The Power of Forgiveness
January 23, 2021 The Power of Forgiveness by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Romans 2:4 LATE ONE SPRING AARON, a seminary student, was asking God for a position at a church or at a Christian organization. When nothing happened, Aaron took a job driving a bus in a dangerous section of Chicago.Read More …
The Landmine of Unforgiveness
January 22, 2021 The Landmine of Unforgiveness Ephesians 4:25-32 It can be difficult to let go of resentment towards those who have hurt us. But that is exactly what God asks us to do—not only for their good but also for our own. Unforgiveness causes stress and unhappiness that canRead More …
Sticking with a Commitment
January 22, 2021 Sticking with a Commitment by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 2 Corinthians 8:10-11 A FULL YEAR BEFORE THE apostle Paul wrote to people who comprised the Corinthian church, they had begun a project. No doubt they got started with a burst of enthusiasm, the thrill of a fresh beginning.Read More …
Our God Is Able
January 21, 2021 Our God Is Able Jude 1:24-25 Unfortunately, there are times when, no matter how hard we try or how talented we may be, we fail. How are we to succeed when the odds are against us? For believers in Christ Jesus, the answer is to live withRead More …
Making a Thorough Self-Evaluation
January 21, 2021 Making a Thorough Self-Evaluation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 I’LL NEVER FORGET SOMETHING I heard on the radio several years ago. A woman in West Palm Beach, Florida, died alone at the age of seventy-one. The coroner’s report was tragic. “Cause of death: malnutrition.” TheRead More …
Reinforcing Our Faith
January 20, 2021 Reinforcing Our Faith Jude 1:20-23 Though we’ve considered some ways to identify false teachers, it’s not possible to avoid this destructive influence completely. The best defense is a foundation of faith that enables us to stand firm against the subversive pull of the world. So how canRead More …
The Cost of Following
January 20, 2021 The Cost of Following by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Luke 9:23 DO YOU RECALL JESUS’ RADICAL philosophy of servanthood? It’s found tucked away in His now immortal words: He said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your ownRead More …
Living Amidst False Teachers
January 19, 2021 Living Amidst False Teachers Jude 1:17-19 Unsound teaching can be a danger in our Christian walk. Let’s learn to spot those who might lead us in the wrong direction. False teachers usually … Mock truth. That is, they attack or attempt to discredit the Word of GodRead More …
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