Mark Busy days rarely lead to quiet mornings But after teaching crowds casting out demons and healing Peter's mother-in-law Jesus rose before sunrise and sought out a solitary place to pray From Mark Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws three lessons from a single day in Jesus' life Compassion moves us toward real needs humility keeps us gracious and time alone with the Father keeps ambitions in check Follow Jesus' example and carve out time alone with God In the quiet He supplies the perspective needed for the demands ahead [... more]

Mark In a world of competing voices whose word can you trust When Jesus taught in the synagogue at Capernaum the people were astonished Unlike the scribes He spoke with authority and even the demons obeyed Him Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Mark revealing how Jesus' teaching and His confrontation with an unclean spirit displayed an authority no one had ever witnessed His words carried weight because of who He was Encounter the astonishing authority of Jesus Christ His word silences demonic forces and His truth transforms human hearts [... more]

Mark In a world of competing voices whose word can you trust When Jesus taught in the synagogue at Capernaum the people were astonished Unlike the scribes He spoke with authority and even the demons obeyed Him Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Mark revealing how Jesus' teaching and His confrontation with an unclean spirit displayed an authority no one had ever witnessed His words carried weight because of who He was Encounter the astonishing authority of Jesus Christ His word silences demonic forces and His truth transforms human hearts [... more]

This week we're revisiting a meaningful conversation from the archives of The Masculine Journey After Hours one that continues to offer timeless encouragement and biblical insight In this encore episode the guys explore the importance of renewing the mind taking every thought captive and allowing God to reshape our thinking through His truth The conversation also celebrates the next generation of Christian leaders focusing on Caleb's courageous testimony and his willingness to be transparent about his struggles with anxiety temptation and shame His authenticity reminds us that God often uses our brokenness not our perfection to draw others closer to [... more]

It's easy to believe that God is good when life is going well when there's money in your bank account your health is good your family is thriving But what about when tragedy strikes How do you trust God then Well see how some people in Scripture just like you demonstrated faith in trying times Join John MacArthur for his study called A Faith That Pleases God Click the icon below to listen [... more]

How do you stand strong in your faith and honor Christ in a world that opposes Him and His people Well for some helpful encouragement John MacArthur will show you some men and women in Scripture who demonstrated faith in trying times models worth emulating Stay here for John's study called A Faith That Pleases God Click the icon below to listen [... more]

The Judgment Seat of Christ Getting in Divine Order Until He Comes Is the concept of Jesus judging a contradiction to the Savior revealed in the Gospels While believers often picture Christ in His ministry of teaching preaching healing and demonstrating divine compassion the scriptures present another critical dimension of His identity Judge In this foundational episode Dr Greg Hinnant opens a practical study on Revelation examining the legal opinions Christ delivered to seven historical churches in the Roman province of Asia As Jesus revealed in John the Father has committed all judgment into His hands spanning nations Gentiles Israel [... more]

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]

Selections from Mark A packed schedule is not the same as a purposeful life Nobody demonstrates the difference like Jesus whom Mark portrays as fully engaged constantly active and never once rushed He was a Servant on a mission Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys the entire book of Mark spotlighting its key verse Mark and tracing four movements in the Servant's life introduced and tempted ministering and training resisted and rejected and triumphant and exalted Discover how following Jesus means trading a hurried life for a meaningful one If He is the model then servanthood is the method people are the [... more]

Selections from Mark A packed schedule is not the same as a purposeful life Nobody demonstrates the difference like Jesus whom Mark portrays as fully engaged constantly active and never once rushed He was a Servant on a mission Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys the entire book of Mark spotlighting its key verse Mark and tracing four movements in the Servant's life introduced and tempted ministering and training resisted and rejected and triumphant and exalted Discover how following Jesus means trading a hurried life for a meaningful one If He is the model then servanthood is the method people are the [... more]

Understand how to demonstrate the life of Christ by reaching out to meet somebody else's need Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on January Steve Jobs stepped onto the stage at Macworld and unveiled a device that would forever change the way we communicate To the audience it looked like a flawless presentation Behind the scenes however Apple engineers were bracing for disaster The iPhone prototype was so fragile that Jobs had to follow a carefully rehearsed sequence of demonstrations secretly switching between multiple devices to keep the presentation from crashing Our own Greg Hengler shares the remarkable story behind one of the greatest product launches in business history Support the show https www ouramericanstories [... more]

Sadly there are many people in churches today who are absolutely certain they've received salvation when the truth is they've embraced an inaccurate or incomplete gospel Or they've heard the true gospel but there's no evidence of a transformed life Could one of those scenarios describe you John MacArthur helps clear up misconceptions about salvation in his classic study called Salvation Survey Click the icon below to listen [... more]

God has revealed to us the end of the story And it is very good because He is Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter org cornerstone [... more]

Some of the earliest financial supporters of Jesus' ministry were women Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene Joanna Susanna and many others who traveled with Jesus and the Twelve Luke adds a remarkable detail these women were supporting Jesus' ministry out of their means Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and one of the founders of Women Doing Well points to their story as a powerful picture of generosity These women didn't simply contribute resources to a cause They had encountered Jesus personally received His grace and responded by using what they had to serve Him and others Their example [... more]

When you're suffering it's natural to pray for relief but Jesus is so much more than just a healer On Truth For Life Alistair Begg examines what Jesus revealed about Himself and His ultimate purpose when He healed the sick and rebuked the demons ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Mark Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount If you struggle to pray because your mind drifts you don't know [... more]

Does it surprise you that demons demonstrate a solid understanding of the Bible Scripture is clear that they actually believe in Jesus So how is their belief different from ours Find out on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg continues a study in Mark ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Mark Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount If you struggle to pray because your mind drifts you don't know [... more]

The awakening in Nineveh demonstrates what can happen when God moves powerfully among a people This message examines six elements surrounding that extraordinary event God-appointed prayer a preacher a proclamation a place a period and divine power Jonah's experience reminds us that genuine spiritual awakening begins with God and is fueled by prayer and the faithful proclamation of His Word [... more]

n this episode of Wednesday in the Word Stu Epperson and Dr Sam Horn walk through Galatians and examine Paul's defense of the true gospel Paul travels to Jerusalem with Barnabas and Titus not to receive authorization from the apostles but to demonstrate that the gospel he received from Christ and preached to the Gentiles was the same gospel proclaimed by the apostles in Jerusalem At the center of the discussion is Titus an uncircumcised Gentile believer who becomes a test case for the gospel of grace Paul refuses to yield to the Judaizers even for a moment because adding [... more]

Women have played a vital role in advancing the gospel from the very beginning In Romans the Apostle Paul introduces us to Phoebe a trusted partner whose generosity influence and service helped further his ministry Her story offers a compelling picture of what it means to use the resources God has entrusted to us to advance the gospel John Rinehart founder and CEO of Gospel Patrons has spent years studying and telling the stories of men and women who have supported gospel ministry throughout history He says Phoebe is one of the clearest biblical examples of what he calls a [... more]

Sometimes reaching the bottom becomes the beginning of a new start Through Jonah's experience this message shows that God's discipline demonstrates His love exposes the truth about us produces spiritual maturity and restores us to usefulness Jonah's time in the great fish was not the end of his story it was God's way of turning him around and giving him another beginning [... more]

In the first century B C Roman historian Sallust observed Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most of us would probably choose financial prosperity over adversity Yet both seasons bring their own spiritual challenges When things are going well financially it can be tempting to take credit for our success Pride greed and self-reliance can quietly take root Financial hardship brings different temptations self-pity bitterness envy or fear Scripture offers a better way Christians are called to live faithfully and with integrity regardless of their circumstances And according to the Bible the key to doing that in both [... more]

Understand how Christ-centered labor can demonstrate the gospel in ways that words alone cannot Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Money has a way of reaching places in our lives that few other things do It touches our fears desires relationships priorities and sense of security That may be why Jesus spoke so often about money and possessions In Matthew He says For where your treasure is there your heart will be also Jesus understood something we often miss money issues are often heart issues Our financial choices can reveal what we trust what we desire and ultimately what we treasure Materialism Is a Heart ProblemYears ago Ron Blue once shared a story from his time in Kenya that profoundly [... more]

No one lives in isolation and Jonah's story demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of one person's choices This message contrasts Jonah's destructive influence aboard a storm-tossed ship with the Apostle Paul's godly influence during another storm at sea Every believer has a stewardship of influence and an opportunity to carry the presence of Christ into the lives of others [... more]

Jesus said no one comes to the Father except through Him To our modern ears this claim may sound intolerant but is it true In this message Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how truth is universal consistent and knowable Jesus promised that knowing the truth would set us free This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives Erwin W Lutzer is Pastor [... more]

In every war strategy plays a role Each side plans and makes movements in accordance to what it learns about the other side's tactics If information is leaked a counteroffensive can be launched This can be seen in the grand and most profound war of the universe The Invisible War In this battle Satan and his minions wage war against God His angels and His people We'll consider it by looking again at one of the most enigmatic texts in the New Testament Let's unravel it [... more]

What does mercy really mean Is it simply not receiving the punishment we deserve or is there something far deeper at work In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys continue their one-word series by exploring the biblical meaning of mercy and how it transforms both the one receiving it and the one extending it Through heartfelt conversation personal testimony scripture and even an unexpected movie clip from the movie Barbie The Pearl Princess yes you read that right they unpack the difference between grace mercy and how God's loving kindness reaches us in our darkest moments From stories [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in February Abraham Lincoln traveled to New York City with something to prove The country was tearing itself apart over slavery and Lincoln believed he could demonstrate that those demanding its expansion had misunderstood the very Founders they claimed to defend So the Illinois lawyer did what he knew best he built a case After months spent studying the votes and writings of the men who framed the Constitution Lincoln took the stage at Cooper Union and laid out his evidence The speech helped turn Lincoln into a national political figure and propelled [... more]

Nobody backslides overnight It's neglect here a missed prayer there a compromise in another area and before you know it you're sinking That's exactly what happened to Simon Peter The night before the cross he boasted he'd never abandon Jesus even if everyone else did Within hours he'd fallen asleep when he should've been praying swung a sword when he should've trusted God followed at a distance instead of staying close and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd When a servant girl recognized him Peter cursed and swore he didn't even know Jesus Immediately the rooster [... more]

Many of us are angry or dissatisfied with our lot in life Through plenty or poverty God demonstrates His faithfulness towards His people In this message from Deuteronomy Pastor Lutzer explains the first of five principles to gain a biblical view of wealth Wealth and possessions hold the power both to bless and to curse This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the [... more]

Everybody wants to be loved and everybody wants to feel loved but too few of us can even define what love actually is In this episode of Clearview Today we continue our Getting to Know God series with one of His most familiar and most misunderstood attributes the love of God We talk about why the pictures of love we absorb from movies music and novels are an incomplete picture at best good writers who know how to pluck our heartstrings and why the only place to find both the definition and the demonstration of real love is Scripture Working [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

The comparison trap can lead to a focus on material wealth and self-worth, but a biblical perspective on finances emphasizes generosity, gratitude, and faith-based decision-making. Certified Kingdom Advisors like Jim Rasmussen help individuals and families align their financial plans with their values and purpose, seeking God's kingdom first and living a life of contentment and stewardship. [... more]

Ancient mariners feared the Kraken, but more terrifying are the creatures described in the Book of Revelation, including demons and a demonic army that will bring unimaginable pain and destruction. Despite these judgments, people will not repent, and it's only the work of God in their hearts that can lead them to salvation. [... more]

Christian investors are using their influence to confront exploitation and encourage companies to protect the vulnerable, with a focus on combating human trafficking and promoting faith-based investing principles. [... more]

Exploring what it means to love someone the way Jesus loves us, the Banda Brothers discuss the importance of sacrificial love and acts of service in relationships, using personal anecdotes to illustrate their points. [... more]

Alastair Begg explores the historical relevance and future warning of Daniel's prophetic vision, focusing on the abomination of desolation and the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding scripture. He examines the conflict between humanity and divinity, and the importance of resisting the schemes of the Evil One. [... more]

College students need to learn how to manage their money effectively to avoid financial pitfalls and build a solid financial foundation. Dr. Kelly Rush shares practical budgeting advice and discusses the importance of understanding the time value of money, avoiding debt, and building credit. She also emphasizes the need for clear communication between parents and students when it comes to financial responsibility and independence. [... more]