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A Biblical Pattern for Prayer
A Biblical Pattern for Prayer Dr.Charles Stanley Matthew 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer has been prayed by countless people, but Jesus intended it to be a pattern for praying, not simply a recitation. When we use it as a model and consider what each line represents, our prayers become more meaningful.Read More …
Stepping Out
Stepping Out by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 9:10-21 Stepping out in faith always brings clarification of God’s plan. When Ananias went to see Saul, he received additional information. As Saul submitted himself to the ministry of Ananias, he found out more about God’s plan for his life. “You’re a chosenRead More …
Daily Reading June 17
Today’s readings to Read the Bible through in One year Old testament Nehemiah 10-11 New Testament Acts 4:1-22
Biblical Characteristics of Prayer
June 17, 2020 Biblical Characteristics of Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 Prayer is simply talking with God. Yet with regard to consistency or how to approach Him, we sometimes struggle—especially when we’ve observed other Christians pray and assume theirs must be the “right” way. That’s probably how people felt watching the Pharisees,Read More …
Surprising Elements
Surprising Elements by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 9:10-21 Surprises are always part of God’s leading. In Saul’s case, the surprise came in the form of a light from heaven, marking a life-changing transformation. For Ananias, it was a seemingly unreasonable and illogical command from the Lord, delivered in a vision.Read More …
Strength for the Lonely
Strength for the Lonely Dr. Charles Stanley Isaiah 41:9-11 Loneliness is a painful emotion that many people fear. Paul knew what it felt like, so his life and letters can offer us encouragement when we’re lonely. Yesterday we saw how the apostle was motivated by the presence of Christ. NowRead More …
A New Beginning
A New Beginning by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 9:10-19 Regardless of what you have done, no one is beyond hope. That’s the great hope of the Christian message. No amount or depth of sin in your past can trump the grace of God. If you question that, remember Saul, theRead More …
Courage in the Lonely Hour
Courage in the Lonely Hour D. Charles Stanley 2 Timothy 4:6-18 Today’s passage is about a painful time in Paul’s life. He sat in a prison cell, knowing that death was coming. After devoting his last years to teaching others and sharing Christ, he now was alone during his trialRead More …
A Chosen Instrument
A Chosen Instrument by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 9:10-16 If you haven’t yet done so, stand for a few moments in Ananias’s sandals. Understand how difficult it would have been to see how God’s plan could possibly work. How in the world could God take a man known for suchRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Display of Mercy
Sunday Reflection: The Display of Mercy Dr. Charles Stanley Hopefully, we’ve all been fortunate enough to receive mercy when we needed it most. You may have been forgiven for hurting somebody’s feelings or betraying a friend’s trust. Or perhaps someone came alongside you in a difficult season, offering support, prayer,Read More …
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