When a nation drifts from God, confusion and conflict often follow. Dr. Tony Evans explores how God's intervention can lead to chaos, but also to mercy and repentance, using the story of Jephthah and his daughter to illustrate the importance of spiritual aptitude and trusting God's plan. [... more]

The speaker discusses the concept of negotiated obedience, where individuals try to find a middle ground between obeying God and disobeying Him. He uses the story of Pharaoh in Exodus to illustrate this concept, highlighting how Pharaoh's attempts to negotiate with God ultimately led to his downfall. The speaker encourages listeners to surrender fully to God, rather than trying to find a compromise, and to remember God's love and commitment to their full exodus from slavery to sin and death. [... more]

A red-blooded American man's tendency to disobey signs is discussed in relation to human nature, with some men admitting to having intrusive thoughts about disobeying signs, while women seem to not care. The topic of sermons and church gatherings is also explored, with some arguing that sermons are not a biblical model for church gatherings and that the early church did not give sermons. [... more]

A familiar story from the Bible is used to warn of the disastrous consequences of disobeying God's will. The story of the prodigal son teaches that when we pursue things outside of God's will, we will ultimately end up with nothing, despite having plenty at first. This is because sin has an appeal that can lead us to make choices that seem right at the time but ultimately lead to destruction. [... more]

Alistair Begg explores the story of Esther and the consequences of disobedience in the face of God's sovereignty. He examines the promotion of Haman and the faithfulness of Mordecai, highlighting the importance of living as Christian citizens in a world where our heritage and convictions are often at odds. [... more]

A Canadian pastor, James Coates, is imprisoned for holding in-person church services in defiance of COVID mandates, sparking a debate about government overreach and religious liberty. Eric Davis, a pastor and columnist, argues that Coates' imprisonment is actual persecution and that Christians should be cautious about imposing their conscience on others. [... more]