Al Mueller, founder and CEO of Excellence in Giving, shares insights on how to approach generosity with both heart and wisdom, evaluating ministries well, and experiencing the joy of stewardship. He emphasizes the importance of intentional and strategic giving, and discusses the key things to consider when deciding where to give, including the ministry's problem-solving approach, measurable outcomes, leadership stability, and donor retention. [... more]

Two powerful stories of people who thought they had everything figured out until they didn't, exploring the idea that true fulfillment comes from a relationship with Jesus, and that seeking Him with all one's heart leads to finding Him. [... more]

John Dickerson explores the existence of Jesus and the fulfillment he offers, discussing historical evidence, personal experiences, and the impact of Christianity on society. He encourages listeners to try Jesus for themselves and return to him when life gets dry or stale. [... more]

The church needs reformation today to recover key doctrines of the faith, including God's sovereignty, scripture alone, faith alone, and personal piety, and to cultivate spiritual worship that comes from the heart, as exemplified by the 16th-century Reformation. [... more]

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not about experiencing a specific event, but rather about being controlled by God's power and presence in our lives. The evidence of being filled with the Spirit is not an experience, but rather the fruit it produces, such as love, forgiveness, and purity. The command to be filled with the Spirit is found in Ephesians 5, where it is clear that it is a process of being influenced by the Spirit to the point of being controlled by Him. This control affects our speech, heart, and behavior, and is a result of being yielded to God's will and surrendering to His power. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the concept of being filled with the Holy Spirit, examining passages in Acts that describe the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit in the early church. He discusses how the Holy Spirit's work is not limited to speaking in tongues and how the New Testament epistles provide instruction on the filling of the Spirit. [... more]

Christians are called to live out their new creation identity in Christ, sharing the gospel and its implications with others, and being ambassadors for Christ, reconciling people to God and to each other, as they experience the ministry of reconciliation and the kingdom of God. [... more]

Two powerful stories of people who thought they had everything in their lives figured out until they didn't. A billionaire who ended his own life and a Grammy-winning musician who found peace and fulfillment in Jesus, despite trying everything else. The series explores the idea that true fulfillment comes from connecting with the creator of the universe internally, rather than seeking it in external things. [... more]

Jesus claims to offer lasting fulfillment and internal peace, but can his radical claims be trusted? Investigative journalist John Dickerson explores the evidence for Jesus' existence and the impact of his followers throughout history, challenging listeners to examine their own pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. [... more]

Dr. Tony Evans explains that spiritual success is becoming what God wants us to be and using that growth to carry out His agenda. He emphasizes the importance of experiential knowledge of God and biblical wisdom in achieving true success, rather than relying on cultural norms or worldly measures. [... more]

Sanctification is a three-part process that involves becoming totally separated from our sinful nature, being fully empowered by the Holy Spirit, and walking in the fullness of God. Positional sanctification is accomplished by God through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, while experiential sanctification depends on the work of the believer and the Holy Spirit. This process is designed to make us more authentic and like Christ, and is tailored to God's divine plan for our lives. [... more]

The process of becoming spiritually mature in the faith involves experiential sanctification, where trials and suffering develop Christ's likeness within us. Without this process, Christians may resist the power of the Holy Spirit, leading to a defeated life. Ultimately, sanctification leads to our final perfection in glory, where we will be like Christ and presented faultless before God. [... more]

Believers are positionally sanctified and holy before God, but experiential sanctification requires the believer's self-determined separation unto God through the Holy Spirit, making them more authentic and like Christ. This process is often resisted in modern churches, leading to spiritual stagnation, but it is essential for a deeper relationship with Christ and the release of the Holy Spirit's power. [... more]