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The Verdict

John Munro

November 04, 2026

With fears of inflation escalating tensions and global unrest it seems there are many reasons to worry So how do we trust God when the future seems so uncertain In this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro shares fresh encouragement from the Word of God as he continues a series called With Wings Like Eagles [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 03, 2026

Navigating the Storms of Life with Howard Dayton

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 03, 2026

Learning the Art of Refusal Part 2 (Titus 3:9)

Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

October 30, 2026

Victory In The War Within

Second Corinthians says that If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation But if that's the case why do Christians still fall prey to sin and temptation Dr Robert Jeffress turns to Romans chapter to show how we can have victory in the war within To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 29, 2026

Bringing God to Life Part 1 (Titus 3:8)

Share a commentA gorgeous church building Onion-shaped turrets A familiar lobby Then the doors open and the sanctuary is stacked floor to ceiling with chicken coops The official tour guide smiles and says God is not real Chickens are real That one line captures the tension so many of us feel today the pressures of life are concrete immediate and loud while faith can get pushed into the background like it's just an idea We work through Titus where Paul tells Titus to speak confidently like a coach calling the play with no time left on the clock We trace [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 16, 2026

Contentment or Corruption? (Part 3 of 4)

How much money is enough It's often tempting to want more and many endeavor to get rich by legal or illegal means So how can you tell if your desire for money is excessive Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through some telltale signs ----------------------------------------- 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... more]

Wednesday in the Word

Stu Epperson Jr

October 15, 2026

Have you been adopted by God? Galatians 4:1-7

n this episode of Wednesday in the Word Stu Epperson and Dr Sam Horn explore Galatians and the transforming truth of spiritual adoption through Jesus Christ Building on Paul's teaching in Galatians they examine how Christ's coming in the fullness of time fulfilled God's promises redeemed His people from bondage and brought believers into the freedom and privileges of being children of God Through the illustrations of heirs guardians and adoption in the ancient world this discussion highlights three key themes the illustration of humanity's former bondage the consummation of God's redemptive plan through His Son and the confirmation of [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 15, 2026

The Joy Ride #252

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 14, 2026

A Different Bill of Rights Part 1 (Luke 6:27-36)

Share a commentThe Golden Rule is easy to quote and hard to live especially when the other person is hostile unfair or publicly against you We sit with Jesus' words in Luke and watch him overturn the normal you scratch my back I'll scratch yours way of life What he offers is not self-protection or a strategy to win the culture wars but a deeply disruptive way to be human that starts with one command love your enemies From there we wrestle with a tension many Christians feel but rarely name the difference between the American Bill of Rights and [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

October 13, 2026

How to Deal with Trials & Temptations | The Trap of Temptation

Some people bake a double batch of cookies and then wonder why they're tempted to eat sweets Some make sure their new car has a supercharged-mega-hemi-turbo-GT engine and wonder why the police seem to be handing out more speeding tickets Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us take an honest look at temptation and how we often set ourselves up for the fall We'll learn to recalibrate and set ourselves up for more success and more satisfaction Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 12, 2026

Are You Ready for Some Good News?, Part 2

Mark When the world grows dark advice isn't enough only genuinely good news will do Before Jesus began His public ministry God sent John the Baptizer into the wilderness to prepare the way for exactly that kind of news Pastor Chuck Swindoll walks through Mark pausing at three defining moments Jesus' baptism the Father's voice of approval and the temptation in the wilderness Each one reveals the Servant's identity and His readiness for ministry Take hold of the good news that the Son of God stepped into human history for you He faced Satan's worst and emerged victorious on your [... more]

Turning Point

David Jeremiah

October 11, 2026

Temptation (Pt. 2)

Satan has been tempting humanity since the Garden of Eden and his basic strategies have not changed This message offers seven practical responses including prayer Scripture resisting the devil fleeing certain situations and replacing destructive influences Victory begins by preparing before temptation arrives [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 09, 2026

Are You Ready for Some Good News?, Part 1

Turning Point

David Jeremiah

October 08, 2026

Temptation (Pt. 1)

Temptation comes to every believer but temptation itself is not sin First Corinthians promises that God limits temptation and provides a way of escape Learn how to recognize that escape and choose obedience before the opportunity disappears [... more]

Power Point

Jack Graham

October 06, 2026

Iron Man

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Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 06, 2026

Lessons in Leadership (Part 2 of 3)

Even admirable individuals are imperfect and subject to temptation While those in church leadership deserve honor their sins aren't to be covered up On Truth For Life Alistair Begg explains how the church should deal with accusations and allegations ----------------------------------------- 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 05, 2026

Leaving Pro-Gay Theology for True Faith

Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager After becoming a Christian Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace Joe explains how the combination of misleading 'pro-gay' theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit propelled him into becoming a very angry gay activist Eventually God's truth penetrated Joe's armor and his whole life was transformed Get The Gay Gospel free with your gift Loving People Through the Truth -- Is it possible [... more]