Chuck Swindahl reveals the surprising secret to authentic living, which is not about accumulating or accomplishing more, but about a challenge to anyone who's been running on life's substitutes. He emphasizes the importance of earnest prayer, abounding love, and holiness in achieving real living, and shares personal stories and biblical examples to illustrate these principles. [... more]

Your identification with Christ is a matter of fact, your appropriation of it is a matter of faith, and your submission to Christ is a matter of function. When you understand this, you can have victory over sin and live a life of abounding grace through Jesus Christ. [... more]

The Christian walk must be rooted and built up to endure, with a deep understanding of God's Word and a steadfast commitment to the faith. A root that stabilizes and provides nourishment for the seed of the gospel in the human heart involves fervent love for God's Word and the work of the ministry. Establishing oneself in the faith and holding to the traditions taught is crucial for building a strong foundation and increasing in the walk with real thanksgiving. [... more]

Rob West shares 10 common personal finance mistakes to avoid, including borrowing from 401(k), claiming Social Security too early, and overextending oneself for kids. He also discusses biblical wisdom for financial decisions, credit scores, and investments, and answers listener questions on topics such as home equity lines of credit and credit unions. [... more]

God's love is a steadfast and unwavering force that transcends human understanding, demonstrated through his willingness to sacrifice his own son for humanity's sake. This love is rooted in the Trinity, and its power is poured out through the Holy Spirit, transforming believers and empowering them to live out the Gospel. [... more]

God's love is scandalous because it reaches out to people who don't deserve it, showing us that we are all Nineveh, in need of forgiveness and love. Through stories like Jonah and Hosea, we see God's heart and nature revealed, demonstrating His steadfast love and mercy, and how He longs to redeem and forgive us. [... more]

God desires cheerful giving, not driven by trouble, but by a generous heart, leading to a bountiful harvest of righteousness and glory to God, as seen in the lives of believers who have experienced the inexpressible gift of God's love. [... more]

Remain encouraged to run your race with endurance and stay steadfast always abounding in the work of the Lord [... more]

God's sovereign grace is a marvelous thing, given to us through faith, and it's a gift that we must add to in our spiritual growth. As we grow in the knowledge of God, we'll be able to walk closer with Him and display His praises. We must be careful when reading God's Word and not jump to conclusions, but instead, seek to understand and apply it in our lives. [... more]

LaSire Bradley Jr. begins a three-sermon series on Abounding in Grace, based in 2 Peter, emphasizing the importance of faith, God's sovereign grace, and precious promises in our relationship with Jesus Christ. [... more]

Jesus Christ teaches that joy is not a nicety in the Christian life, but an absolute necessity. He explains that joy is abounding, abiding, and abundant, and that it is essential for winning souls, bearing life's burdens, and overcoming heartaches and trials. Jesus shares the secret to having fullness of joy, which is to abide in Him, surrendering everything to Him, depending on Him, resting in His love, obeying His commandments, and rejoicing in His presence. [... more]

The Bible tells the story of King Belshazzar, who mocked God and faced the consequences. His story serves as a warning to those who think they can live a life of sin and still be successful. Meanwhile, Pastor Greg Laurie shares his own experiences with faith and encourages listeners to rebuild their spiritual foundation. [... more]

God's love is a purifying love, not being satisfied with only goodness in himself. He wants goodness and love in those that he loves. Understanding God's love will probably do more to change your life than any other realization you could have in your life. [... more]

God's love is a scandalous reality that reaches out to people who don't deserve it, showing a merciful and gracious God who is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. This love is revealed through stories and experiences, such as the book of Jonah and the prophet Hosea, who was asked to marry a prostitute to illustrate God's love for Israel. God's love is a boundless and unconditional love that is not based on our worthiness, but on God's character and nature. [... more]

The Bible promises rewards for faithful service to the Lord, and Jesus emphasizes the importance of paying attention to God's word. A faith that works will produce works, and the decisions we make now will impact us in the life to come. [... more]

A young man's life is weighed on God's scales, revealing the emptiness of his worldly success. Meanwhile, Pastor Greg Laurie shares the biblical account of the demise of King Belshazzar, highlighting the consequences of mocking God and the importance of living a robust and substantial faith. [... more]

Paul's prayer for the Philippians in Philippians chapter one highlights the importance of mature love, which is not just sentimentality or emotion but has banks of knowledge and discernment to flow freely. He prays for their love to abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, emphasizing the need for responsible love that is guided by expert knowledge and sensitive moral perception. [... more]

God's desire is for our giving to be cheerful, not driven by trouble, but by a heart for others. The Bible promises that God loves a cheerful giver and will make all grace abound, leading to a bountiful harvest of righteousness and glory to God. [... more]

God's love is revealed in the Bible through stories and descriptions of his merciful and gracious nature, demonstrated in the cross and through the lives of prophets like Hosea and Jonah. The steadfast love of God is a theme that runs throughout scripture, showing how he loves his people even when they reject him, and how he will not rest until they are saved. [... more]