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]

The Apostle Paul knew of no better way to make it through the fog of life than to follow Christ's footprints step by step Do you Listen to the full-length version or read Stephen's manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings romans-lesson- [... more]

Christians should be distinct from the surrounding culture So what does it look like to follow Christ and obey God's commands Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why it begins in the home and demands more than weekly church attendance ----------------------------------------- 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 Nehemiah Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent [... more]

From Joshua chapter Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us to be steadfast in our faithfulness Just as the Israelites trusted the Lord to deliver the promised land we can trust Him with the challenges in our life Notes The Bible tells us that the final conflict of man would be centered on Jerusalem Jerusalem will be the focal point of End Times events Jerusalem plays a key role in the Last Days Zechariah We need to pray for Israel and their military that they prevail in this war but as Christians we also need to pay attention to the potential prophetic [... more]

Jason Jimenez provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences Jason urges parents to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them Part of Receive Parenting Gen Z and an audio download of Raising Up Gen Z to Follow Christ for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us [... more]

Jason Jimenez provides strategies to connect with Gen Z kids and instill a strong Biblical faith in them to withstand negative external influences Jason urges parents to understand the lies of the culture and have hard conversations with your children to refute them Part of Receive Parenting Gen Z and an audio download of Raising Up Gen Z to Follow Christ for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us [... more]

Dale Earnhardt Jr describes the awful moment he understood his father was gone Motor racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr had just been killed in a horrific crash at the end of the Daytona mdash a race in which Dale Jr had also participated ldquo There rsquo s this noise coming outta me that I can rsquo t re-create rdquo said the younger Earnhardt ldquo It rsquo s this bellow of shock and sorrow mdash and fear rdquo And then the lonely truth ldquo I rsquo m gonna have to do this by myself rdquo ldquo Having Dad was like having [... more]

Although it's unpopular to follow Christ in these times we're called to remain bold Christians [... more]

There rsquo s a cost to following Jesus Our affluent western lifestyle can make us complacent and unwilling to accept that cost But there are ways to avoid complacency On the next Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Michael Blue about surrendering to follow Christ more fully Then Rob will take some calls and answer various financial questions That rsquo s on the next Faith amp Finance Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances mdash weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Do you understand your wife It s going to take a lifetime she s complicated God made her that way It s not a bad thing it s a good thing and men are called to live with them with an understanding heart [... more]

This is the eighth part of a sub-series entitled quot Characteristics of People Who are Free quot This is about men who are living in a marriage relationship Peter says quot Likewise husbands live with your wives in an understanding way showing honor to the woman as to a weaker vessel since they are heirs with you of the grace of life quot A man faithfully following Jesus with a tender heart is a gift to his family [... more]

This is the eighth part of a sub-series entitled quot Characteristics of People Who are Free quot This is about men who are living in a marriage relationship Peter says quot Likewise husbands live with your wives in an understanding way showing honor to the woman as to a weaker vessel since they are heirs with you of the grace of life quot [... more]

Jesus clashed with religious leaders more than any other group of people He went against their spiritual grain and challenged their legalistic ideas Christ made it clear that He hadn't come to establish a new religion but rather to show the way to God His Father He didn't give people another system of beliefs and practices instead He said that He Himself was the way truth and life In this public confrontation we learn how to follow Christ in truth and not be religious [... more]

Christ did the great work on our behalf clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God - our sins forgiven Our suffering brought our healing Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him Peter says quot For you were called to this because Christ also suffered for you leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps quot Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice kdying to self and willing to do what is difficult and costly for the sake of our Savior [... more]

Christ did the great work on our behalf clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God - our sins forgiven Our suffering brought our healing Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him Peter says quot For you were called to this because Christ also suffered for you leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps quot Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice dying to self and willing to do what is difficult and costly for the sake of our Savior [... more]

Jesus clashed with religious leaders more than any other group of people He went against their spiritual grain and challenged their legalistic ideas Christ made it clear that He hadn't come to establish a new religion but rather to show the way to God His Father He didn't give people another system of beliefs and practices instead He said that He Himself was the way truth and life In this public confrontation we learn how to follow Christ in truth and not be religious [... more]

Those who follow Christ are called to a life of sacrifice dying to self and willing to do what is difficult for the sake of the Gospel [... more]

Christ did the great work on our behalf clearing the way for us to have a restored relationship with God Our sins forgiven His suffering brought our healing Now He calls us to take up our cross and follow Him [... more]

In the sixties-era program The Andy Griffith Show a man tells Andy he should let his son Opie decide how he wants to live Andy disagrees ldquo You can rsquo t let a young rsquo un decide for himself He rsquo ll grab at the first flashy thing with shiny ribbons on it Then when he finds out there rsquo s a hook in it it rsquo s too late Wrong ideas come packaged with so much glitter that it rsquo s hard to convince them that other things might be better in the long run rdquo He concludes that [... more]

Gain knowledge on what God requires of us when we choose to follow Christ [... more]

Denmark is among the happiest countries in the world according to the World Happiness Report The Danes weather their lengthy dark winters by gathering with friends to share a warm drink or a gracious meal The word they use for the feelings associated with those moments is hygge hoo-gah Hygge helps them offset the impact of enjoying less sunlight than their counterparts at lower latitudes By circling around a simple table with loved ones their hearts are nourished and rejuvenated The writer of Hebrews encourages this idea of gathering together as a community He acknowledges that there will be difficult [... more]

Today' Best Of episode features Pastor Russ continuing with his sermon about what we must give up in order to follow Christ As well as how we must strive to have a willing heart to do anything Jesus commands of us and follow him into any situations Whether they be peaceful or dangerous [... more]

Today's episode is a Best Of from Pastor Russ as he shares with us what we must give up in order to follow Christ As well as how we must strive to have a willing heart to do anything Jesus commands of us and follow him into any situations Whether they be peaceful or dangerous [... more]

It's important to follow good examples and avoid bad ones Greg Barkman continues his exposition of Paul's letter to the Philippians [... more]

Today Pastor Russ continues with his sermon about what we must give up in order to follow Christ As well as how we must strive to have a willing heart to do anything Jesus commands of us and follow him into any situations Whether they be peaceful or dangerous [... more]

Today Pastor Russ shares with us what we must give up in order to follow Christ As well as how we must strive to have a willing heart to do anything Jesus commands of us and follow him into any situations Whether they be peaceful or dangerous [... more]

Many people claim to be Christians But is it enough to say we believe or does faith require something more Find out what it means to know love and follow Christ when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

The apostle Paul often likened the Christian faith to a footrace encouraging believers to run so as to win a prize In the message quot The Crown How to Excel in Your Faith quot Skip shares how you can thrive as you follow Christ This teaching is from the series Now Streaming Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

In this special message Pastor Greg Laurie speaks from Daniel and delivers a unique gospel presentation Using the life of a king known as Belshazzar Pastor Greg explains why we're all in desperate need of a Savior Jesus Christ Notes One day we will give our last words and we will pass into eternity No one is beyond the reach of God You can't live off the faith of your parents grandparents or friends Young adults who binge drink frequently are more likely to show disadvantageous decision-making patterns than their peers who don't drink a new study shows At that [... more]

Guest Matthew Fletcher senior pastor Webster Bible Church NY Last week we discussed the very troubling situation that the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention Ed Litton plagiarized sermons for several years from the immediate past president JD Greear What's worse is that as of yet Litton hasn't resigned nor has the SBC removed him for a transgression that would result in expulsion for any seminary student The only guesses as to why Litton remains as SBC president is that Christian leaders don't consider repeated plagiarism a type of lying and deception to be a disqualifying sin for a [... more]

The importance of getting and remaining connected to others as we follow Christ based on Romans and as well as other passages Included in the -part series The Power of We CLICK HEREto ORDER this full message on MP [... more]

The importance of getting and remaining connected to others as we follow Christ based on Romans and as well as other passages Included in the -part series The Power of We CLICK HERE to ORDER this full message on MP [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Must I attend the same church as my spouse Do all dogs go to heaven Must I abandon earthly possessions to truly follow Christ Should Christians give approval to political candidates How can I strengthen my prayer life Today's Offer Things Children Teach Us Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core Resources HOW [... more]

Adrian Rogers offers four insights from the story of the rich young ruler to help you avoid striking out at the opportunity to follow Christ [... more]

Adrian Rogers offers four insights from the story of the rich young ruler to help you avoid striking out at the opportunity to follow Christ [... more]

Pastoring a local church can be challenging It's no small task to follow Christ's example and reflect His character as we interact with others Discover what a Christ-shaped ministry looks like when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - When did God make the laws against incest--- - What biblically is a eunuch- Does that have anything to do with homosexuality--- - Are homosexuality and abortion the only things-sins that should matter as a Christian or conservative--- - Can you be a democrat and a Christian--- - Do we have to sell everything to be a Christian--- - How exactly do we make disciples--- - Why do we have to hate our parents to follow Christ--- - Can you be a freemason and a [... more]

A theologian once observed that many followers of Jesus love the thought of heaven but don rsquo t desire to bear His cross mdash choosing comfort over tribulation So have you considered if your lifestyle is keeping you from following Christ more fully On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with author Michael Blue about breaking the chains of complacency Then Rob and Steve will answer your financial questions Free to follow Christ on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt talks about the conversation he had recently online with an Eastern Orthodox individual -- - Do those in hell continue to sin--- - How do we pray for people who aren't believers specifically in regard to healing--- - Can Christians celebrate Christmas--- - Matt discusses the fact that you cannot claim to follow Christ while voting for those who support abortion or homosexuality -- - Was -perverse rebellious woman- an accurate translation in Samuel --- - With everything going on in the world and [... more]

A commitment to follow Christ doesn't guarantee an easy life yet we're often surprised when troubles come our way How can we respond biblically when life seems unfair and suffering seems unjust Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Lily a Bible translator was flying home to her country when she was detained at the airport Her mobile phone was searched and when the officials found an audio copy of the New Testament on it they confiscated the phone and questioned her for two hours At one point they asked her to play the Scripture app which happened to be set at Matthew ndash ldquo Do not judge or you too will be judged nbsp For in the same way you judge others you will be judged and with the measure you use it will be measured to you [... more]

In this Sunday morning message Pastor Greg Laurie takes a look at the power of integrity as exemplified by the life of Moses How was Moses able to be an influence to over million of his countrymen Find the answer in Pastor Greg's message from Hebrews titled The Power of One Part It's the latest in a series called Moses Water Fire Stone Notes One person can make all the difference I am only one but I am one I cannot do everything but I can do something What I can do I ought to do and what I ought [... more]

Some of us expect our lives to be easier because we follow Christ but that's just not the case We all face trials Since we know God is for us though we need not fear That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

How did the unlearned poor disciples of the early church change the world Jerry Sittser a professor of church history at Whitworth University shares what the early Christians did to influence their neighbors and transform their culture While the Romans practiced accommodation and the Jews practiced isolation the early Christians maintained high standards of discipleship without isolating themselves They were truly in this world but not of it and paid a costly price to follow Christ Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Episode Dr Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show If Christians are supposed to follow Christ and do as he did why is it that so many Christians stop short of the full demands of love Why don't more people commit to live humble lives for Christ We are so materialistic and worldly and we have so much stuff Shouldn't we be like the early church that had everything in common and give most of what we have to the poor I would love to hear your thoughts on [... more]

You guys have a laid out a path for everybody else to follow You have a laid out an example And now God is using that to instruct His kids all over the country all over the world of 'When you're up against a struggle ' Don't turn in fear Watch what we do when we follow Christ - Russ Taff The New CD From Standing With Hope Founder Gracie Rosenberger For virtually her entire life Gracie Rosenberger's powerful and soaring voice brought crowds to their feet in stark contrast to her broken body traumatized by a horrific car accident [... more]