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An Attitude of Genuine Thanksgiving
July 28, 2020 An Attitude of Genuine Thanksgiving by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:16-40; Philippians 2:1-18 Paul had an attitude of genuine thanksgiving: “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open upRead More …
Facing Doubts About Salvation
July 27, 2020 Facing Doubts About Salvation Dr. Charles Stanley 1 John 3:19-24 Nothing drains spiritual energy like fear. When believers are repeatedly worried about their salvation, anxiety can cloud their thoughts and distract them from God’s purpose for their life. Furthermore, it robs them of the peace and joyRead More …
An Attitude of Strong Determination
July 27, 2020 An Attitude of Strong Determination by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:16-40; Philippians 2:1-18 Paul commands believers to possess the attitude of strong determination. He confesses, “Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behindRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Promise of His Healing
July 26, 2020 Sunday Reflection: The Promise of His Healing Dr. Charles Stanley To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. After completing His famous sermon (read Matthew 5-7), Jesus came down from the mountain, and a leper approached, asking toRead More …
Learned Contentment
July 26, 2020 Learned Contentment by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:16-40; Philippians 2:1-18 Paul recommends an attitude of unselfish humility. Quite remarkably, you never read where Paul said to his Roman guard, “I need you to do me a favor. Next time you happen to be near one of theRead More …
Witnessing With the Right Message
July 25, 2020 Witnessing With the Right Message Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, you’ve probably heard that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only message God has given us by which people can be saved (Acts 4:12). ItRead More …
Secret to Contentment
July 25, 2020 Secret to Contentment by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:16-40; Philippians 1:12-18 Paul is under house arrest in rented quarters; he refuses to focus on that. He is far from home, and his future is uncertain; he doesn’t let that concern him. He is bound to a RomanRead More …
All That Is in the World
July 24, 2020 All That Is in the World Dr. Charles Stanley 1 John 2:15-17 John warns us not to love the world or the things in it. But what is the world? The apostle isn’t talking about the material realm, so there’s no need to deprive ourselves of everythingRead More …
Despite Your Circumstances
July 24, 2020 Despite Your Circumstances by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:16-40; Philippians 1:12 Few people in the first century had a deeper understanding of God’s grace than the apostle Paul. Redeemed from a life of vicious brutality as a rigid legalistic Pharisee, the man turned the corner, repented, andRead More …
Responding to Our Culture
July 23, 2020 Responding to Our Culture Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Peter 3:13-18 How do you react when you see people being hostile toward Christian beliefs? Do you let your anger simmer, get into an argument on Facebook, or just keep quiet? It’s difficult to know how to respond toRead More …
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