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An Urgent Charge
August 17, 2020 An Urgent Charge by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 2 Timothy 4:1-16 Paul wrote with urgency, “I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: preach the word; beRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Help of His Grace
August 16, 2020 Sunday Reflection: The Help of His Grace Dr. Charles Stanley To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When we talk about making peace, it’s important to understand that doesn’t imply we are always calm, happy, or evenRead More …
Anchor of Reality
August 16, 2020 Anchor of Realityby Pastor Chuck SwindollActs 27:39-44 All those going through a storm need to be engaged in the process. No one is promised a magical escape clause. Passivity is faith’s enemy. It isn’t an acceptable option to fold our arms and wait for the storm toRead More …
A Life of Faith
August 15, 2020 A Life of Faith Dr. Charles Stanley Hebrews 10:35-39 Some people take their faith for granted, thinking it opened them up to Christian beliefs but has no current relevance. However, the writer of Hebrews says that once we are declared righteous through placing our trust in JesusRead More …
Anchor of Renewal
August 15, 2020 Anchor of Renewal by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 27:33-38 Can you imagine fighting a storm for two weeks and getting virtually no nourishment? That’s what the men on Paul’s ship experienced. Even more amazing, that’s how most people respond to life’s storms. We run our tanks dryRead More …
Growing Faith
August 14, 2020 Growing Faith Dr. Charles Stanley 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5 God’s desire is that we grow in faith as we walk with Him. Faith is not merely a one-time event through which we were saved; rather, it’s a continuous way of life from the point of salvation forward. Ideally,Read More …
Anchor of Unity
August 14, 2020 Anchor of Unity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 27:27-32 The scene breathed life-threatening fears. Imaginations ran wild. Paul knew that staying together was the secret to their survival. The temptation was strong to abandon ship and let each person fend for himself. That’s no way to surviveRead More …
Whom Will You Serve?
August 13, 2020 Whom Will You Serve? Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Kings 18:17-40 During the days of King Ahab, Israel was pulled in two directions. Ahab had instituted Baal worship, but Elijah challenged Israel to follow God. When He pressed the people to make up their minds about whom toRead More …
Anchor of Stability
August 13, 2020 Anchor of Stability by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 27:1-26 The anchor of stability holds firm when your navigation system fails. It’s easy to lose your bearings in the storm. You can’t find your way through the circumstances you face. Life rolls along fairly smoothly until suddenly theRead More …
Trust and Obey
August 12,2020 Trust and Obey Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Kings 18:1-16 Faith and obedience are traveling companions heading to the same destination of pleasing and glorifying the Lord. They grow together simultaneously as they are practiced but wither if neglected. Therefore, God sometimes brings new challenges into our lives toRead More …
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