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Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 26, 2024

The human instinct is to hoard things in times of economic stress Let's look at what the Bible has to say about that Hoarding is the over-the-top collection of stuff you can't rationally use in a reasonable time Today we'll talk about the root causes of this temptation and how to avoid it Triggers of HoardingPeople hoard at different levels sometimes even to the point of mental illness though that's not our focus here Instead we'll discuss the kind of hoarding that many of us are tempted to do often in response to circumstances Various factors can trigger hoarding Fear [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

July 19, 2024

Freedom from Yesterday, Part 2

Looking back can help us remember where we came from But in this message we'll see that if we don't turn our eyes forward we'll never be able to move ahead with the purpose and direction God desires for us [... more]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

July 11, 2024

Sex, Idols, and Darkness: New Life

Throughout our study of Ephesians called Mystery and Clarity Pastor J D has been showing us that God isn't just concerned about our actions he's concerned about reshaping our hearts and our desires [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 04, 2024

The Road To Financial Freedom

It's the th of July the day we celebrate our nation's independence It's also a great day to take stock of your financial independence Are you on the road to financial freedom Or are you falling under the bondage of money It's one or the other Either you control your money or your money controls you The Gift of Financial FreedomIndependence gave our nation freedom and financial independence provides us with the freedom to make choices When we control our money we can decide where and how we live where we work and how much we work However financial freedom [... more]

Core Christianity

Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier

July 02, 2024

What Is the Ultimate Purpose of Marriage?

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Does Romans call Christians to obey traffic laws Should I submit to my body or obey my mind What is the ultimate point of marriage How do I deal with an accusing conscience Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone [... more]

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

July 01, 2024

Matt Slick Live

The Matt Slick Live -Live Broadcast of - - - is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- Matt answers questions on topics such as- The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues- -You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line- Answers will be discussed in a future show -Topics Include--Friday Hate Mail -Will We See God-Biblical Differences in Our Desires-A Month of Prayer and Fasting Announced-Christians Need Teaching to Understand Our World-June [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 29, 2024

What Is That to You?

ldquo Why do I get a strawberry lollipop when she has grape rdquo my six-year-old niece asked My nieces and nephew taught me early on that children often compare what they rsquo re given with what others receive This means that as the doting aunt I rsquo d better exercise good judgment I too sometimes compare the things God gives me with those He rsquo s given others Why do I have this and she has that I ask God My question reminds me of what Simon Peter asked Jesus by the Sea of Galilee Jesus had just given restoration [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

June 28, 2024

The B.I.O Lifestyle - Being on Mission 24/7

Are you bogged down by the dos and don'ts of the Christian life Have you ever thought is there an easier way to follow Jesus In this program we will wrap up our series The B I O Lifestyle by learning that burdened feeling is not what Jesus desires for us Don't miss Chip and our Executive Vice President Andrew Accardy discussing what it means to be 'on mission' for Jesus Learn how that biblical perspective can lead you on a supernatural life-giving adventure with Jesus Main PointsBIO Operating System Think of it like this Before God In Community On [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 17, 2024

What to Do with a Surplus

You've been a careful steward working hard saving your money and spending wisely Now what Being able to live comfortably and afford the things you need seems like a worthy goal Today we'll look at having a surplus from a biblical perspective Celebrating Financial FaithfulnessMaybe we don't do this enough speak directly to the faithful listeners who already follow God's principles in their finances You've been living with integrity and making wise choices with your money for years Well we're talking to you today First of all well done Financial faithfulness is a big deal It takes sacrifice commitment and [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

June 15, 2024

What Does Husband Have To Do With Father?

GUEST BRUCE WHEATON father of host David WheatonThis Father's Day weekend we are going to go back in time to to hear an interview with my own father Bruce Wheaton Many of you know that God welcomed my dad into heaven February at age Our family has joy that he is in the eternal presence of the Savior he believed loved and obeyed But we miss his presence with us tremendously for he was a beloved husband father and friend to not just the members of his family but to many others as well My mom who is misses my [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

June 02, 2024

Works of the Flesh

Christians are no longer under the dominion of sin As we grow in sanctification we must put to death the old desires of the flesh From his sermon series in the book of Galatians today R C Sproul exhorts us to examine our lives and pursue holiness in the power of the Holy Spirit Get R C Sproul's Commentary on Galatians for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org galatians-commentary Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul - was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep practical truths from God's Word He was founder of Ligonier [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

May 31, 2024

Me, Myself & I

Selfishness can be a powerful force that disrupts relationships ministries and even entire churches In this episode we explore how the Red Dragon uses selfishness to halt the work of God's people just as he attempted in Nehemiah's time Stephen delves into Nehemiah revealing how the Israelites faced internal conflict and selfishness that threatened to stop their progress Discover how Nehemiah confronted and resolved these issues demonstrating unselfish leadership and unwavering commitment to God's purpose Join us to learn practical steps for overcoming selfish tendencies and fostering unity within the church How can we ensure our actions align with God's [... more]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

May 27, 2024

One Small Step

When most of us pray we typically spend the bulk of our time telling God about our needs and desires There's nothing wrong with that but what does it say about our hearts [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 23, 2024

Correction with a Kiss

In his parable The Wise Woman George MacDonald tells the story of two girls whose selfishness brings misery to all including themselves until a Wise Woman puts them through a series of tests to help them become ldquo lovely rdquo again After the girls fail each test and suffer shame and isolation one of them Rosamond finally realizes she can rsquo t change herself ldquo Couldn rsquo t you help me rdquo she asks the Wise Woman ldquo Perhaps I could rdquo the woman replied ldquo now that you ask me rdquo And with the divine help symbolized by the [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

May 20, 2024

Understanding Your Purpose and God’s Plan

Dr Gregory Jantz can help you discover your gifts and find a direction that pleases God He'll help you to become an active participant in finding your true desires living with optimism and serving God intentionally Get the book Find Your Purpose in Life and an audio download of Understanding Your Purpose and God's Plan for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 15, 2024

God Takes Stinginess or Generosity Personally with Randy Alcorn

We'd like to think that our actions are always pleasing to God and certainly don't offend Him but we also know that isn't always true Christians are called to do good works so the world will see them and God will be glorified So it shouldn't surprise us that God takes stinginess and generosity personally Randy Alcorn joins us today to discuss this Randy Alcorn is a New York Times bestselling author of over books on Christian Living and the Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries His ministry focuses on helping others use their time money possessions and opportunities [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

May 01, 2024

House or Home - Parenting Edition - Is Technology Helping or Hurting Our Kids?, Part 2

When it comes to technology ignorance could be lethal - especially when it has to do with your children In this message Chip is joined by his son Ryan for a candid discussion about technology and specific ways to protect your entire family from the dangers of unrestricted access to the internet Main PointsWhat do parents need to know in today s tech world The landscape is constantly changing The rules are ever changing The dangers are changing and growing The basic needs and desires have NOT changed What s the game plan Lead the way Have the talk often [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 30, 2024

House or Home - Parenting Edition - Is Technology Helping or Hurting Our Kids?, Part 1

Technology is perhaps the most powerful force in the world today It's been used to start revolutions to bring down political leaders to launch careers and much more But the fact is what you don't know about technology could be devastating to your children Chip is joined in this session by his son Ryan to talk about technology and your kids Main PointsWhat do parents need to know in today s tech world The landscape is constantly changing The rules are ever changing The dangers are changing and growing The basic needs and desires have NOT changed What s the [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

April 26, 2024

Playing With Fire Part 2

Welcome back In the previous episode we witnessed the tragic beginning of Samson's downfall Blinded by lust and tempted by the lure of forbidden things he began a dangerous slide into compromise Samson a man of legendary strength succumbed to the weakness of his own desires Now as his story continues we'll see the full extent of his crash and the glimmering possibility of redemption amidst the ruins of his life Let's rejoin Stephen as he dives deeper into this cautionary tale from the Book of Judges [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

April 25, 2024

Playing with Fire Part 1

Have you ever felt the seductive pull of temptation That nagging voice that promises a thrill but ultimately leads to destruction In this riveting episode Stephen explores the downfall of Samson a man who possessed incredible strength yet couldn't resist his own desires Join us as we unpack his story and discover the critical lessons we can learn about the dangers of compromise the devastating consequences of sin and the profound hope of redemption in God's grace [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 20, 2024

Bitterness of Stolen Sweets

Thieves in Germany stole a truck rsquo s refrigerated trailer filled with more than twenty tons of chocolate The estimated worth of the stolen sweetness was eighty thousand dollars Local police asked anyone who was offered large quantities of chocolate via unconventional channels to report it immediately Surely those who stole the massive amount of sweets will be facing bitter and unsatisfying consequences if they rsquo re caught and prosecuted Proverbs confirms this principle ldquo Food gained by fraud tastes sweet but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel rdquo Things we acquire deceptively or wrongfully may seem [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

April 19, 2024

Battling the Beast Within: Finding Purity in a Culture of Chaos

Has our modern culture embraced sexual expression at the expense of our well-being In this episode we explore the timeless wisdom of the Bible on purity and the dangers of succumbing to cultural pressures Discover why the apostle Paul challenged early Christians to champion moral purity the consequences of sexual immorality and the life-changing power of God's grace Get ready to examine your own heart and find the freedom to live a life that honors God Key Points Covered The Battle is Real The timeless struggle between our fleshly desires and God's design for purity Cultural Confusion How societal norms [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 16, 2024

The Risk of Playing It Too Safe With Mark Biller

What is the risk of playing it too safe That does seem like a bit of a riddle but we can start to make sense of it by first exploring a behavioral phenomenon called loss aversion Researchers have found that most people feel the pain of losing money roughly twice as strongly as the joy of gaining money To say it again clearly losses feel twice as bad as gains feel good This naturally causes many people to be loss averse and try to avoid losses sometimes to such a substantial degree that it undermines their long-term goals One of [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 15, 2024

When You’re Treated Unfairly

What To Do When You're Treated UnfairlyMoney is often the issue when we interact with others and it's a powerful motivator to strike back when we feel we're being mistreated Losing money we feel we deserve to have can make us feel bitter But Hebrews tells us See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God that no 'root of bitterness' springs up and causes trouble and by it many become defiled We live in a fallen world filled with fallen people and we'll all experience mistreatment at one time or another It's important to remember [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 11, 2024

Rich Toward God: True Abundance

The Danger Of CovetousnessCovetousness is what happens when you see someone else's possessions and want them for yourself It's part envy and part greed and completely sinful But what's so dangerous about that kind of desire Well like any sin its first effect is to draw you away from a right relationship with God Envy can also destroy your relationships with other people When you're zeroing in on getting and keeping what you want you're putting your fleshly desires in God's place Selfishness obliterates your ability to love God and other people One problem with a materialistic mindset is that [... more]

Love Worth Finding

Adrian Rogers

April 09, 2024

Jesus Is God's Answer to Man's Desires

John tells the miraculous story of when Jesus used a little boy's lunch to feed more than people In this message Adrian Rogers shares the meaning behind the miracle Jesus is God's answer to Man's desires [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 05, 2024

How Much Is Enough?

So how much is enough for Christians If you're just starting out or struggling financially How much is enough might seem like a silly question The bottom line for you is that you just need more money at the moment Why should you think about how much is enough when you hardly have anything And what if you're at the other end of things If you're approaching retirement you might be thinking about the size of your nest egg But why put a limit on accumulating money and possessions Based on these two examples the definition of enough seems to [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 02, 2024

Share the Love - Why It's Hard to Share the Love, Part 2

Do you struggle with telling others about Jesus You are not alone Chip uncovers the lies we believe that keep us from sharing God's love with those around us Main Points quot Strongholds quot Stronghold People are not open - John - Stronghold Sharing Jesus love is reserved for spiritual superstars and people with outgoing personalities - Romans Stronghold Witnessing is something I do vs something quot I am quot - Acts Stronghold Sharing the quot good news quot is an event vs a process - Corinthians - Stronghold He She will never come to Christ vs God desires all [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 01, 2024

Share the Love - Why It's Hard to Share the Love, Part 1

Have you ever been on a plane or at an event and you get the sense that you need to tell the person next to you about Jesus but you just can't muster up the courage to say anything In this message Chip exposes seven lies we believe that keep us from telling others about Jesus Main Points quot Strongholds quot Stronghold People are not open - John - Stronghold Sharing Jesus love is reserved for spiritual superstars and people with outgoing personalities - Romans Stronghold Witnessing is something I do vs something quot I am quot - Acts Stronghold [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 01, 2024

Which God Will You Choose?

Historical Context and Modern ImplicationsAfter crossing the Jordan into the promised land the Israelites fought the battle of Jericho Joshua was their leader and the Lord gave them the victory In Joshua the general reminds his people of God's faithfulness to them at Jericho and through their history He ends by making that memorable statement of faith As for me and my household we will serve the Lord As Christians in a non-Christian culture we are also called to take a stand We can either choose to serve the gods of this world or the Lord It's not easy for [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church / Rich Powell

March 20, 2024

Living a Good Life: Certain Uncertainties, Part 3

Life offers uncertainty We cannot control or predict our circumstances Yes much about life is unknown So where do we go for wisdom for how to think about and engage with life and its uncertainty Many of the voices elevated in our culture appeal to our senses and desires but offer foolish advice In this message from Ecclesiastes - pastor Rich reminds us that we must tune in to Jesus' quiet words of wisdom allowing His work on our behalf to guide our choices and attitudes [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church / Rich Powell

March 19, 2024

Living a Good Life: Certain Uncertainties, Part 1

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church / Rich Powell

March 18, 2024

Living a God Life: Certain Uncertainties, Part 1

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 18, 2024

Do Investors Care About Faith-Based Investing? With Shaun Morgan

Shaun Morgan is the Director of Product Marketing at Eventide Asset Management an underwriter of this program IS THERE A NEED TO REBRAND FAITH-BASED INVESTING Shaun Morgan discusses the ambiguous understanding of Faith-Based Investing among investors who consider faith important in their lives Eventide's survey reveals that terms like Values-Based Investing and Faith-Based Investing often lead to neutral or unfamiliar responses suggesting a gap in communication and understanding The term Faith-Based Investing does not resonate strongly with many even those who prioritize their faith A survey indicates a general lack of awareness and understanding about investing terms related to faith [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 15, 2024

Materialism: Putting “Things” in Their Place

THE DANGER OF MATERIALISM AND FINDING CONTENTMENT IN GODMaterialism contradicts God's plan for His people by prioritizing the love of material things over loving God This attitude can hinder our relationship with Him and rob us of peace The Bible in Ecclesiastes warns us of the futility in pursuing material wealth emphasizing that everything is meaningless without God LIE LIFE IS BETTER WITH MOREThis mindset leads to an endless cycle of discontentment as no amount of wealth can truly satisfy Ecclesiastes states that those who love money will never have enough illustrating the emptiness of materialism Contentment is the biblical [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 13, 2024

What’s In Your Health Care Directive?

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE IN ESTATE PLANNINGA Health Care Directive also recognized as a living will Medical Directive or Durable Health Care Power of Attorney is an indispensable legal document outlining your medical care preferences when you're unable to communicate It plays a critical role in estate planning ensuring your medical and end-of-life wishes are honored KEY COMPONENTS OF A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE Understanding Its Purpose A Health Care Directive specifies your wishes for medical treatment end-of-life care and the handling of your remains eliminating uncertainty for your family during difficult times Choosing an Agent Select a [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

March 03, 2024

How to Be Happy, Part 2 | Sunday Message

Pastor Greg Laurie continues covering The Beatitudes where we see what the actions of happy people look like Notes Matthew The Sermon on the Mount is only for Christians Happy are the humble Happy people are unhappy people A happy person will be a meek person A happy person passionately desires a righteous life Read Matthew Point Happy people are merciful people Extend God's mercy toward you to others forgiven people should be forgiving people Read Matthew Point A happy person will be a holy person Pure in heart whole being is directed toward God To be single single eye [... more]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

March 02, 2024

Who Is This Christ? - Part 1

Jesus Christ covers your sins and desires for you to enjoy life to the fullest [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

February 27, 2024

Interview with Chip and Theresa - Practices that Strengthened Our Marriage

What are some habits that make for a deep intimate marriage Not one that's perfect but one where both husband and wife work well together In this program Chip and Theresa Ingram will highlight a few as they continue reflecting on years of marriage They'll explain how practices like praying and studying the Bible paying bills together and having a weekly date have strengthened their commitment to God each other and their family Main PointsIntroduction Chip and Theresa discuss the learning curves expectations they had and communication challenges they had to navigate in their marriage Daily Spiritual Practices They emphasized [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church / Rich Powell

February 26, 2024

Living a Good Life: Making Sense of Your Appetites, Part 3

In a well-known quote Augustine tells the Lord you have made us for Yourself and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in Thee The created can never satisfy a heart meant for the Creator In Ecclesiastes Solomon bemoans the fact that wealth does not satisfy the soul In today's message we consider our appetite for gain as a human race why it fails to satisfy and what we can do about it Let's listen to this message titled Making Sense of Your Appetites quot [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

February 25, 2024

How to Be Happy | Sunday Message

Some people look for happiness in relationships money or shopping Where do you look Hint If it's not to God that's the wrong place Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that true happiness can only be found in a relationship with our Creator Notes God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself because it's not there C S Lewis Happiness comes from who you know not what you have Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord Psalm The Christian faith is a happy faith God wants you to be happy contrary to popular belief Angels brought good [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church / Rich Powell

February 23, 2024

Living a Good Life: Making Sense of Your Appetites, Part 2

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 22, 2024

Welcome the Stranger

In Everything Sad Is Untrue Daniel Nayeri describes his harrowing flight with his mother and sister from persecution through a refugee camp to safety in the United States An elderly couple agreed to sponsor them though they didn rsquo t know them Years later Daniel still can rsquo t get over it He writes ldquo Can you believe that Totally blind they did that They rsquo d never even met us And if we turned out to be villains they rsquo d have to pay for it That rsquo s almost as brave kind and reckless as I can think [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church / Rich Powell

February 22, 2024

Living a Good Life: Making Sense of Your Appetites, Part 1

The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk

February 21, 2024

Totalitarianism, American-Style

Is America still the land of the free like the national anthem says Or is it becoming a very different country Glenn Ellmers joins Charlie to lay out how a new more insidious American-style version of totalitarianism is creeping up all over the country one that exploits science and relies on the incomprehensible concepts of post-modernism Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

February 17, 2024

The Father's Core Desires After Hours

Welcome fellow adventurers The discussion about the core desires of God's heart continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast The clips are from The Chronicles of Narnia Evan Almighty and Hacksaw Ridge There's no advertising or commercials just men of God talking and getting to the truth of the matter The conversation and Journey continues Be sure to check out our other podcasts Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

February 17, 2024

The Father's Core Desires

Welcome fellow adventurers This week the guys discuss the core desires of God's heart The clips are from Young Sheldon The Andy Griffith Show and My Big Fat Greek Wedding Be sure to check out our other podcasts Masculine Journey After Hours and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

February 15, 2024

The Joy Ride #172

Welcome fellow Joy Riders to the Masculine Journey Joyride Podcast On this podcast you can expect to laugh and smile with Godly men who love the Lord and want nothing more than to honor and glorify God So sit back relax and enjoy the Joy Ride This week's epiosde is all about components of a strong friendship The clips are from The Sandlot and Dumb And Dumber Be sure to check out our other podcasts Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey After Hours for more great content [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

February 11, 2024

God Keeps His Promises | Sunday Message

Have you ever made a promise you couldn't keep Unlike us God is completely faithful We can always trust Him to fulfill what He's promised Pastor Greg Laurie talks more about this in an insightful Bible study Notes Genesis God promises the forgiveness of our sins John God promises a new life in Christ if we believe in Him Corinthians God promises He will be with us and comfort us in our hard times Isaiah God promises He will complete the work He has begun in you Philippians God promises peace when we pray instead of worry Philippians God promises [... more]

Cross the Bridge

David McGee

February 10, 2024

Joshua Chapter 17:1-18

Cross the Bridge - [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 09, 2024

The Love of Money

THE DANGERS OF LOVING MONEY AND THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSESome people view money as the source of life's greatest pleasures equating it with security success freedom and power However the Biblical perspective emphasizes trust in Jesus rather than in fleeting worldly possessions THE PROBLEMS WITH LOVING MONEY Timothy warns about the love of money being the root of all kinds of evils emphasizing the destruction and ruin it can bring Loving money leads to a life-destroying path marked by temptation and harmful desires It can cause us to stray from our faith experiencing deep sorrow as a result Money can become [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 31, 2024

Starting a Stewardship Ministry With Leo Sabo

Leo Sabo is president of the Christian Stewardship Network and a Faith and Finance contributor He also knows a thing or two about starting a stewardship ministry THE FUNDAMENTAL IMPORTANCE OF STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES IN CHURCHESBiblical Foundation Stewardship ministries are vital as they align with biblical teachings about money and possessions which are prevalent throughout the Bible Discipleship and Purpose These ministries guide congregants in using money as a tool for fulfilling their God-given calling and purposes emphasizing discipleship in financial matters STEPS FOR ESTABLISHING A STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY IN A CHURCH Securing Leadership Support Begin by gaining the church leadership's endorsement [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 30, 2024

Fully Surrendered to Christ

In John Sung the sixth child of a Chinese pastor received a scholarship to study at a university in the United States He graduated with the highest honors completed a master rsquo s program and earned a PhD But while pursuing his studies he had walked away from God Then one night in he surrendered his life to Him and felt called to be a preacher Many high-paying opportunities awaited him back in China but on the ship home he was convicted by the Holy Spirit to lay aside his ambitions As a symbol of his commitment he threw all [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

January 28, 2024

God's Solution to Man's Problem | Sunday Message

Pastor Greg Laurie describes the theme of this message as what happens when we don't follow the warning He takes us into Adam and Eve's story where we get important takeaways on mankind's shortcomings Notes Genesis The theme of this message is What happens when we don't follow the warning Genesis Every temptation in life fits into three categories John The Lust of the Flesh Things that feel good Genesis The Lust of the Eyes Things that look good Genesis The Pride of Life Things that make you feel and look good Genesis The pride of life is an obsession [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 23, 2024

Quick to Listen

I felt my heartrate increase as I opened my mouth to refute the charges a dear friend was leveling against me What I had posted online had nothing to do with her as she implied But before I replied I whispered a prayer I then calmed down and heard what she was saying and the hurt behind her words It was clear that this went further than the surface My friend was hurting and my need to defend myself dissolved as I chose to help her address her pain During this conversation I learned what James meant in today rsquo [... more]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

January 22, 2024

Shaky Foundations and Deadly Off-ramps, Part 2

Unfortunately trials can present us with the temptation to sin rather than wait on God Pastor J D Greear shows us how in the face of such temptation we can either embrace the truth that every good gift comes from God or we can turn to other things for comfort and peace [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 10, 2024

A Simple Request

ldquo Please clean the front room before you go to bed rdquo nbsp I said to one of my daughters Instantly came the reply ldquo Why doesn rsquo t she have to do it rdquo nbsp Such mild resistance was frequent in our home when our girls were young My response was always the same ldquo Don rsquo t worry about your sisters I asked you rdquo In John we see this human tendency illustrated among the disciples Jesus had just restored Peter after he had denied Him three times see John ndash ndash Now Jesus said to Peter ldquo [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

January 02, 2024

Balancing Life's Demands - How To Put First Things First, Part 2

There are three words that can liberate you from the tyranny of the urgent Three words that can help you regain control of your life Three words that will reduce your stress and increase your joy Join Chip to find out what those three words are [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

January 01, 2024

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Pray!

Listen to the full-length sermons in this series here https wfth me obsession What do you do when God's will seems contrary to the desires God gave you How do you continue to move forward in your service for God when He keeps closing doors The apostle Paul wrestled with some of these same questions In Romans he confides in us his expectations for the future of his missionary work but these great expectations never become reality How will he cope with his disappointment Find out now [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

December 29, 2023

Great Expectations

Listen to all of the full-length sermons in this series here https wfth me obsession What do you do when God's will seems contrary to the desires He gave you How do you continue to move forward in your service for God when He keeps closing doors The apostle Paul wrestled with some of these same questions In Romans he confides in us his expectations for the future of his missionary work but these great expectations never become reality What will he do when his way does not match God's will [... more]