As a new creation in Christ, we are indwelt with the Holy Spirit, predestined to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ, and called to walk by the Spirit, not gratifying the desires of the flesh. This walk is a daily tension, but with the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment, we can rise above natural behavior and become transformed from the inside out, reflecting the character of Christ. [... more]

The Bible teaches that God's people will be vindicated and experience rest in the kingdom of God, free from injustice and persecution, when Jesus returns as the just judge, bringing retributive justice to those who persecute his people and relief to those who are afflicted. [... more]

Children are instructed to submit to their parents' authority, honoring them as an act of worship to the Lord. This obedience is owed to parents due to their care and provision, and it is commanded by God. The Bible teaches that honoring one's parents is essential for a happy and long life, and it is a key aspect of Christian parenting and family dynamics. [... more]

Greg Laurie shares the importance of prayer and approaching God with persistence, humility, and childlike faith. He explains that God cares about our problems, is bigger than our problems, and has perfect timing in prayer. Laurie also discusses the dangers of worry and anxiety, and how prayer is God's appointed way for obtaining things. He encourages listeners to model faith for their children and to approach God with complete dependence and honesty, just like children do. [... more]

The Samaritan woman's search for satisfaction through people is a common identity trap, but Jesus offers her living water, the presence of God, which satisfies her soul's deepest longings. He gently unearths her broken cisterns and invites her to turn aside from them to find true satisfaction in Him. [... more]

The believer's response to the Lord's coming is not to be shocked or caught off guard, but to be awake and sober, protected by faith, hope, and love. The day of the Lord is a promise of God's judgment for the unbelieving world, but for believers, it is a promise of salvation and a chance to live together with Him. [... more]

The Jesus Revolution film tells the story of a revival that swept America in the 1970s, led by Chuck Smith and Lonnie Frisbee, who brought thousands of hippies to Christ. The film's director, John Irwin, shares his experiences making the movie, including a powerful baptism scene that resulted in people getting saved. The film is described as an honest and gritty portrayal of the Jesus Movement, with a strong gospel message. [... more]

The book of Nehemiah presents a model of teamwork and organization in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, demonstrating that God's work should be orderly, with a place for everyone, and that service should fit one's personality and calling. [... more]

Today Pastor Jack teaches that the purpose of discernment is to know and follow God's will in every situation When God's will is our priority the goal is not just making decisions but making decisions that God wants for our lives [... more]

The Bible emphasizes the importance of submission in marriage, with wives submitting to their husbands and husbands loving their wives with a sacrificial love. Children are also commanded to obey their parents, as this pleases the Lord. The Christian home is a place where relationships are built, and God's plan for the family is centered around love, respect, and obedience. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie explores the importance of speaking truth in love, refuting Gnosticism, and understanding the concept of prosperity in the context of 2nd and 3rd John. He also discusses the role of faith and healing in a believer's life and invites listeners to make a change and start a new relationship with Christ. [... more]

A young prophet, Isaiah, has a life-changing experience in the temple, where he sees the Lord and the seraphim, and realizes his own unholy state, leading him to confess his sin and understand the concept of God's holiness as separation from all that contaminates and aggravates human lives. [... more]

God's promise in Romans 8:28 is a guarantee that all things work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. This promise is not a quick cure for sorrow, but a promise of God's sovereignty and care for His people, even in the midst of trials and suffering. [... more]

Pastor Joel Kavala shares his story of starting a seminary in Kenya to train pastors for the unreached communities, and the challenges he faces, including the prosperity gospel and Islam. He emphasizes the importance of unity among Christians and the need to focus on the Great Commission. [... more]

Nehemiah's journey in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls serves as a model for problem-solving and leadership. He assesses the need, gets a group, expects a fight, and takes a stand, demonstrating faith and perseverance in the face of discouragement. [... more]

Today Pastor Jack teaches that discernment is the ability to tell the difference between truth and lies right and wrong or God's way vs other influences It's a discipline that takes a renewal of our minds through prayer scripture and relying on the Holy Spirit to guide our decision making process [... more]

As followers of Jesus, we are called to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness, giving thanks for Christ's peace, word, and lordship in our lives. We are to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, and our lives are to be regulated by the Word of God, resulting in joy, thankfulness, and a transformed heart and relationships. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie explores the concept of love and its significance in Christianity, discussing how God's love can overcome fear and lead people to repentance. He also emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects God's love, and provides a prayer for those who want to accept Jesus as their savior. [... more]

The story of King Uzziah serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of pride and conceit, which can lead to a distorted view of one's calling and a loss of focus on the Lord's glory. A king who was once admired and respected became consumed by his own ego and was ultimately punished by God. This cautionary tale highlights the importance of humility and dependence on God in leadership and ministry. [... more]

Groaning for glory is a biblical concept that teaches believers to look forward to the redemption that awaits them in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Suffering is not minimized by God, but rather it is used to bring us closer to Him and to glorify Him. [... more]

The discussion centers around the importance of Christianity and the need for Americans to turn back to the Lord. The hosts express concerns about the state of the country, citing issues such as abortion, the potential for martial law, and the threat to the power grid. They also discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center's alleged corruption and the Democrats' policies. The conversation touches on the idea of the end times and the need for Americans to prepare spiritually. [... more]

Pastor Ernie Sanders discusses various topics, including the Antichrist, Barack Obama, and the Christian Resistance. He also talks about the situation in Iran, abortion, election fraud, and the use of animals in testing methods. [... more]

Paul comforts suffering Christians by confirming their adoption into God's family, giving thanks to God for their increasing faith and love, and boasting about their steadfastness in the midst of persecution. He grounds this comfort in the hope of the gospel, the glorious second coming of Jesus, which is the bedrock truth that provides true and lasting comfort when everything else in life fails. [... more]

The Bible describes a war between two cities, Babylon and the New Jerusalem, with Babylon representing mankind united in opposition to God. The New Jerusalem is God's city, founded on love of God, even to the contempt of self. The Christian life requires endurance, delayed gratification, and a deep conviction that the things we can't see yet are real. The Antichrist and the false prophet use religion as a tool to control people, but God's wrath is against sin, not against love. The primary metaphor for the Antichrist and the false prophet is prostitution, representing humanity's unfaithfulness to God. Christians should live in Babylon, deeply integrated into life here, but distinct from her sins and her man-centered ways. [... more]

Nehemiah, a cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, travels 900 miles to rebuild Jerusalem's broken-down walls, demonstrating the importance of going the distance, assessing the need, and getting a group to solve problems and achieve goals. [... more]

Preparing for disappointments in life can reveal God's unwavering faithfulness and develop a happy and thankful spirit. Pastor Jack Hibbs teaches that uniting our will to God's will, prioritizing the words and people in our lives, and giving our hurt to God can help us overcome disappointments and grow spiritually. [... more]

A thankful attitude is essential in the Christian Life, and followers of Jesus Christ should be the most thankful people. The peace of Christ rules in our hearts, and we give thanks for it. We also give thanks for Christ's word, which guides and instructs us, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in our hearts to God. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment, warning against false prophets and counterfeit spiritual experiences. He highlights the spiritual battle that surrounds us and encourages listeners to test the spirits to ensure they are from God. He also emphasizes God's greater power and presence in our lives, reminding us that we are on the winning side in the spiritual war. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl explores the concept of God's glory, discussing its meaning and significance in the Bible. He draws from the story of King Uzziah, who was a righteous king but eventually became proud and was punished. Swindahl emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's glory and not trying to claim it for ourselves, but rather reflecting it and sharing it with others. [... more]

The Bible teaches that suffering is a part of life, but it also offers hope and redemption. Christians can find comfort in the knowledge that their suffering is not in vain, and that they will be redeemed and restored in the future. The Holy Spirit helps believers navigate their times of suffering and stays with them until they reach their glorious finish line in heaven. [... more]

Nehemiah's story illustrates the process of discovering God's will and purpose in life. He prayed, trusted, tested, and faced tension as he sought to rebuild Jerusalem. This journey shows that God's will is not always easy to discern, but it can be found through prayer, trust, and perseverance. [... more]

Disappointment is a normal part of life, but it can actually make us spiritually stronger and wiser if handled well. Pastor Jack Hibbs teaches that we often place hope in the wrong things, and that we need to move our trust back to God, who never disappoints. He shares biblical examples and principles to help us overcome disappointment and trust in God's plan. [... more]

In healthy relationships, mutual forbearance is essential, and we must put up with one another's imperfections. To achieve this, we can cultivate virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, which are all demonstrated by bearing with others and forgiving them, just as God has forgiven us. Above all, we must put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie discusses the power of forgiveness and the importance of not dwelling on past sins, citing the Bible and personal experiences to help listeners understand the concept of being 'unshakable' in their faith. [... more]

The book of Esther reveals God's plan for unexpected people with unpretentious character, upholding a universal message that brings hope and redemption to a world in need. [... more]

As a child of God, we inherit everything that He has, including His name, throne, and glory. This inheritance brings about the ultimate fulfillment and is a reminder that our suffering in this present world is not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us. [... more]

The church is dying due to a lack of focus on the gospel and a reliance on human performance and preference. A return to biblical expository preaching and a focus on justification by faith alone is necessary for the church to be revived and for individuals to have a true relationship with God. [... more]

Discovering one's purpose in life is a journey that requires patience, trust, and faith. Nehemiah's story in the Bible serves as a powerful example of how God's timing and guidance can lead individuals to their calling. By trusting in God's plan and testing their faith, people can find their purpose and make a meaningful impact in the world. [... more]

Disappointment is a normal part of life, but when handled well, it can make us spiritually stronger and wiser. Pastor Jack Hibbs teaches that disappointment is part of God's process, teaching and correcting us when we're not going the right way or doing the right thing. He emphasizes the importance of having a well-balanced, secure mind when dealing with expectations and encourages listeners to examine and challenge their expectations, placing their hope and trust in God rather than in people or things. [... more]

Healthy relationships in the Christian community require putting away sinful speech and embracing Christ-like conduct, as emphasized in Colossians 3, where Paul teaches believers to put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, and to forgive one another, just as Christ forgives them. [... more]