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Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 30, 2024

Even after Jesus had set my son Geoff free from years of substance abuse I still had worries We rsquo d been through much together and my focus sometimes nbsp remained on his difficult past instead of the future God had for him Parents of addicts often worry about relapse and one day at a family gathering I pulled Geoff aside ldquo Remember rdquo I told him ldquo we have an adversary and he rsquo s powerful rdquo ldquo I know Dad rdquo he responded ldquo He has power but he has no authority rdquo In that moment I was [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

April 19, 2024

Take Me Back to Canaan

How do we explain the presence of evil in God's plan for His people Today R C Sproul teaches how the Lord's good purposes for Joseph were carried out even in the midst of his brothers' wicked plans Get R C Sproul's New Hardcover Book 'Joseph From Dreamer to Deliverer' and Teaching Series 'The Life of Joseph' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org donate 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 Ministries first minister of [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 13, 2024

God Knows Our Needs

Lando a jeepney a form of public transport in the Philippines driver in Manila gulped down coffee at a roadside stall Daily commuters were back again after the Covid- lockdowns And the sports event today means more passengers Lando thought I rsquo ll get back lost income Finally I can stop worrying He was about to start driving when he spotted Ronnie on a bench nearby The street sweeper looked troubled like he needed to talk But every minute counts Lando thought The more passengers the more income I can rsquo t linger But he sensed that God wanted him [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 19, 2024

God’s Wise Purposes

The United Kingdom brims with history Everywhere you go you see plaques honoring historic figures or commemorating sites where important events occurred But one such sign exemplifies the droll British sense of humor On a weathered plaque outside a bed and breakfast in Sandwich England a message reads ldquo On this site Sept nothing happened rdquo nbsp nbsp Sometimes it seems to us that nothing is happening regarding our prayers We pray and pray bringing our petitions to our Father with expectation that He will respond mdash right now The psalmist David expressed such frustration when he prayed ldquo How [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 05, 2024

Surrendering to God

Born on a farm Judson Van DeVenter learned to paint studied art and became an art teacher God however had a different plan for him Friends valued his work in church and urged him to go into evangelism Judson felt God calling him too but it was hard for him to give up his love for teaching art He wrestled with God but ldquo at last rdquo he wrote ldquo the pivotal hour of my life came and I surrendered all rdquo We can rsquo t imagine Abraham rsquo s heartbreak when God called him to surrender his son Isaac [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 25, 2024

No More Prejudice

Many years ago Julie Landsman auditioned for principal French hornist for New York rsquo s Metropolitan Opera Orchestra The MET held their auditions behind a screen to avoid prejudice by the judges Landsman did well in her audition and ended up winning the competition But when she stepped out from behind the screen some of the all-male judges walked to the rear of the room and turned their backs on her Apparently they were looking for someone else When the Israelites asked for a king God accommodated the people and gave them a man who was physically imposing like the [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

January 23, 2024

Suffering in the Believer’s Life (Part 2 of 2)

Amid painful struggles it's not uncommon for people to question why a good God would allow His people to suffer Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg teaches ten biblical ways that God uses suffering for a believer's benefit ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Dangers Toils and Snares' 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 articles - Subscribe to [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 15, 2024

Learning from Mistakes

To help avoid future financial mistakes such as those in and that brought down the world rsquo s economy The Library of Mistakes was founded in Edinburgh Scotland It features a collection of more than two thousand books that can help educate the next generation of economists And it serves as a perfect example of how according to the library rsquo s curators ldquo smart people keep doing stupid things rdquo The curators believe that the only way to build a strong economy is to learn from prior mistakes Paul reminded the Corinthians that one way to avoid yielding to [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 06, 2024

Ripe for God’s Restoration

The pictures coming from a friend rsquo s text stream were stunning Photos of a surprise gift for his wife revealed a restored Ford Mustang brilliant dark blue exterior sparkling chrome rims reupholstered black interior and a motor to match the other upgrades There were also ldquo before rdquo pictures of the same vehicle mdash a dull worn unimpressive yellow version While it may be difficult to envision it rsquo s likely that when the vehicle rolled off the assembly line in it was also an eye-catcher But time wear and tear and other factors had made it ripe for [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

January 02, 2024

How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast

Like most parents of children born after Molly DeFrank embraced the new digital technologies of smart phones and tablets for her kids But she grew increasingly alarmed as she observed detrimental effects of zombified kids emotional outbursts loss of other interests etc And she discovered alarming research that the average child spends more than hours per day on a screen for entertainment purposes Molly is not anti-tech she simply wants to equip families to put technology in its proper place as a tool for our families Receive the book Digital Detox and the audio download of the broadcast How to [... more]

Made for More

Andrew Hopper | Mercy Hill Church

December 09, 2023

Warning Against Idleness - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 - Waiting Well

Engage fully in God's purposes for your life [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

December 02, 2023

Do You Have A “One Day Nearer” Mindset? – Part 1

GUEST STEVE MILLER author One Day NearerI recently watched a program on Fox News Channel that featured some of the sharpest conservative minds including Thomas Sowell Victor Davis Hanson and Mark Levin They were discussing the crumbling state of affairs in America and abroad with regard to overwhelming illegal immigration across our border a takeover of the government school system by a Marxist worldview crushing economic policies and inflation political corruption widespread anti-Israel sentiment and several more They detailed the problems accurately but I was left wondering what these intelligent men believe is going to happen in the future Do [... more]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

November 23, 2023

Whoever Is of a Generous Heart …

In a brand new teaching from our series called Begin Again Pastor J D invites us to rediscover God's purposes for our church [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

November 09, 2023

Saying No to Neglect (Part 4 of 4)

In Nehemiah's day the Israelites vowed not to neglect God's house What did that vow entail They completely realigned their focus Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life to find out how you can similarly demonstrate God's work in your life ----------------------------------------- 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]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

October 30, 2023

Living with Purpose

Have you turned the will of God into an idol Many people today desire to know God's will more than they do his purposes and seek it more than they do his glory [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

October 14, 2023

God’s Unexpected Ways

The pastor squinted over his sermon holding the pages close to his face in order to make the words out He was extremely near-sighted and read each carefully chosen phrase with an unimposing monotone voice But God rsquo s Spirit moved through Jonathan Edwards rsquo s preaching to fan the revival fires of the First Great Awakening and bring thousands to faith in Christ God often uses unexpected things to accomplish His perfect purposes Writing about God rsquo s plan to draw wayward humanity near through Jesus rsquo loving death for us on a cross Paul concludes ldquo But God [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

September 30, 2023

The “Theology of Glory” versus the “Theology of the Cross”?

If millions of people are reading a Christian book or watching a Christian television series God must be at work right If tens of thousands of people are attending a mega-church with multisite locations God must be being honored correct If bigger is evidence of God's favor Jesus must not have been very favored by God By the end of His ministry He had few followers was falsely convicted and died a bloody death on the cross By today's Evangelical definition of success Jesus was a failure Jesus' leading disciple Peter actually rebuked Jesus for saying He was going to [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

September 29, 2023

Least Likely

Hollywood gives us larger than life spies who are dashing drivers of flashy Aston-Martins and other luxury sports cars But Jonna Mendez a former CIA chief paints an opposite picture of the real thing An agent must be ldquo the little gray man rdquo she says someone nondescript not flashy ldquo You want them to be forgettable rdquo The best agents are those least likely to appear like agents When two of Israel rsquo s spies slipped into Jericho it was Rahab who hid them from the king rsquo s soldiers Joshua She was seemingly the least likely person for [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

September 29, 2023

3 Ways to Lose Money

To be a good steward you need to be on the lookout for ways to save money so you can hang onto it and have more available to use for God rsquo s purposes and His glory On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain ways you can lose money that you rsquo ll want to avoid as you practice good stewardship Then he rsquo ll answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

September 25, 2023

Should You Set Up a Legacy IRA?

You've heard of the traditional IRA and the Roth IRA But have you heard of the Legacy IRA If you haven't heard of it before you might be wondering now if you need to have one On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about the Legacy IRA its purposes and how you can know if you should set one up Then he'll answer your questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

September 16, 2023

Any Questions?

Ann was meeting with her oral surgeon for a preliminary exam mdash a physician she rsquo d known for many years He asked her ldquo Do you have any questions rdquo She said ldquo Yes Did you go to church last Sunday rdquo Her question wasn rsquo t intended to be judgmental but simply to initiate a conversation about faith The surgeon had a less-than-positive church experience growing up and he hadn rsquo t gone back Because of Ann rsquo s question and their conversation he reconsidered the role of Jesus and church in his life When Ann later gave [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 14, 2023

REShow: Nick Chubb - Hour 2

Rich previews Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles hosting Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football and reacts to Tua Tagovailoa reacting to his salty retort to critics who still question his abilities despite a monster Week in the Miami Dolphins' win over the Chargers Browns RB Nick Chubb and Rich discuss Cleveland's Week win over the Cincinnati Bengals facing AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week on Monday Night Football the greatest of Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase referring to him and his teammates as elves and more Rich and the guys [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 04, 2023

Rich Eisen Show with Brian Webber Filling In Hr 2

HOUR TWO Segment One--Does Aaron Rodgers Need To Reach Another Super Bowl For Legacy Purposes Given Patrick Mahomes Incredible Dominance Segment Two--Who Will Replicate Jags Success Last Year To Be Most Improved Teams In NFL Segment Three---CFB Guest Pete Fiutak Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

The Truth Pulpit

Don Green

August 29, 2023

Our Great Redeemer #2

https www thetruthpulpit com Click the icon below to listen Related StoriesOur Great Redeemer Against God's Enemies Through the Psalms Psalm The Purposes of God in Your Pursuit of Godliness [... more]

The Truth Pulpit

Don Green

August 28, 2023

Our Great Redeemer #1

https www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesAgainst God's Enemies Through the Psalms Psalm The Purposes of God in Your Pursuit of Godliness Your Job and You [... more]

The Truth Pulpit

Don Green

August 26, 2023

Against God's Enemies (Through the Psalms) Psalm 129

Welcome to Through the Psalms a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit Over time we will study all psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati Ohio We're glad you're with us Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit https www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesThe Purposes of God in Your Pursuit of Godliness Your Job and You Your Job and You [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

August 16, 2023

The Mystery Solved Part 2

To be an heir means having a future As believers we are heirs of eternal life and much more In this message from Ephesians Pastor Lutzer outlines the implications of God's mystery for our daily spiritual battles our prayer life and even our witness What if we have unhindered access to the King of kings This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

July 26, 2023

Salvation: Your Choice Or God's? Part 1

Before creation God planned everything He chose us adopted us and graced us for His glory according to the mystery of God's purposes in salvation In this message from Ephesians Pastor Lutzer explains three blessings God has poured out upon His children Does God predetermine the elect those who will be saved This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

July 24, 2023

God’s Manifold Wisdom (Part 2 of 2)

In tapestry weaving thousands of threads are woven together to create a design that's not fully revealed until completion God's unfolding purposes are similarly being woven and displayed through His church Learn more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- 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 Ephesians Volume The Mystery of the Gospel ' 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 [... more]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

July 19, 2023

More than Conquerors: The Greatest Chapter in the Bible

In this message Pastor J D takes us back to the greatest chapter in the Bible Romans to show us how God not only delivers us from our suffering Even more he makes our pain and suffering serve his purposes [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

July 17, 2023

Flight ZMA01 - Part B

If you ever worry that you don't have what it takes to accomplish God's purposes with you you're right But as Skip shares today God will always provide what you need to do His will [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 13, 2023

Deep Waters

When Bill Pinkney sailed solo around the world in mdash taking the hard route around the perilous Great Southern Capes mdash he did it for a higher purpose His voyage was to inspire and educate children That included students at his former inner-city Chicago elementary school His goal To show how far they could go by studying hard and making a commitment mdash the word he chose in naming his boat When Bill takes schoolkids on the water in Commitment he says ldquo They rsquo ve got that tiller in their hand and they learn about control self-control they learn [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine

July 12, 2023

Calling, Vocation, and Your Powerful Gifts: Don Everts

Calling Is it just about a vocation Author Don Everts about discovering your gifts and the purposes blooming from knowing how you're made including everyday assignments in fulfilling God's purposes Don shares insights from his research including gender differences in self-perception of giftedness Tap into the adventure of living out your God-given roles and responsibilities Show Notes and Resources Find Don Everts on social media on Twitter doneverts and Insta evertsdon And grab his book Discover Your Gifts Celebrating How God Made You and Everyone You Know in our shop or receive it free with any donation Intrigued by today's [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

July 03, 2023

The Gift Of Predestination Part 2

Believers can be sure that no event in their lives can take place outside of God's knowledge and plan But does God predetermine who's to be saved In this message Pastor Lutzer points to two realities occurring at salvation uncovering what predestination means biblically We are incredibly valuable in God's sight and that's a gift from Him This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

June 13, 2023

Something Significant

This Adventures in Odyssey drama features Trent who desires to be part of something big to change lives for God Whit sets a program in the Imagination Station for Trent who journeys to Constitution Island ancient India and the South Pacific to see stories of people who were effected by the godly work of another He begins his adventure in a small room with Anna who is preparing for a Bible study in her home making sandwiches and lemonade He goes on to learn just how much of a difference small things can make when God uses them for His [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

June 04, 2023

Angels and Demons | Sunday Message

Pastor Greg Laurie gives a message titled Angels and Demons in which he dispels the myths and helps you understand the truth about the spiritual world Listen in for a practical message Notes People do not become angels angels are angels The Bible is full of stories of those who were miraculously spoken to comforted and delivered by angels and sometimes angels speak to us and we don't even know it Angels sometimes deliver us from difficult situations Angels played a major role in getting Peter out of prison again in Acts Sometimes angels stop us and other times they [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

May 26, 2023

Leaving a Legacy that Lasts Forever - Teach Them to Manage Their Wealth Wisely, Part 1

Of all the talks you need to have with your children there is one that we avoid like no other In fact most parents have never had this talk with their pre-teen or teenage children - yet it is an area that can direct the course of their entire lives So in this message Chip is going to give us that talk Oh and it's not about sex [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 29, 2023

Wagging Tails and Tongues

The newspaper declared that Pep had taken the life of the cat of the governor rsquo s wife mdash but he didn rsquo t do it The only thing he may have been guilty of was chewing the sofa at the governor rsquo s mansion Pep was a rambunctious young Labrador retriever owned by Pennsylvania rsquo s governor Gifford Pinchot in the s The dog actually was sent to Eastern State Penitentiary where his mug shot was taken with a prisoner identification number When a newspaper reporter heard about it he made up the cat story Because his report appeared [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

April 12, 2023

The Spirit, Descending and Departing (Part 1 of 2)

The Bible gives many examples of God using unlikely people and unlikely means to accomplish His purposes Find out what's absolutely necessary to make their efforts effective On Truth For Life Alistair Begg examines a defining moment in Israel's kingdom Listen [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 22, 2023

God’s Sovereignty in Micaiah

There is no place for chance in the purposes of God He is in complete control over all seemingly random and chaotic events Today Derek Thomas illustrates this reality from the prophecy of Micaiah and a stray arrow that changed the course of history Get Derek Thomas' Teaching Series 'Imprisoned' on DVD and the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org imprisoned Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

March 16, 2023

The Foolish Wise Man | What Success Is

You can find success principles nearly everywhere in books seminars podcasts videos radio programs But people who are successful often find it less fulfilling than expected A famous celebrity said I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie identifies those things that offer enduring satisfaction from serving the purposes of God Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get tickets https jesusrevolution movie A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

March 13, 2023

The Unseen Hand of God (Part 2 of 2)

In the book of Esther everyone seems to have been plotting and scheming God though used minor coincidences to turn their plans upside-down for His eternal purposes Hear the results when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 27, 2023

A Baboon, a Donkey, and Me

Jack knew how to put trains on the right track In nine years of work he never missed a track switch as locomotives drew near the Uitenhage South Africa station indicating by their whistles the direction they were to go Jack was also a chacma baboon He was cared for by railway signalman James Wide and Jack in turn took care of James Wide had lost both his legs in a fall between moving rail cars He trained Jack to help him with tasks around the house and soon Jack assisted him at work also learning how to respond to [... more]

The Todd Starnes Show

Todd Starnes

January 26, 2023

"It's A Trap! Stick with the TRUTH, Mr. President"

Meta announced yesterday it would reinstate President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts Twitter did the same thing two months ago Is this just a big tech trap What's to stop them from blocking him again when it suits their purposes Christina Bobb Lyndsay Keith Adam Guillette and Rep Ken Buck join the conversation See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

December 31, 2022

Read Through the Bible This Year and Properly Interpret It

This program is a rebroadcast of a previously aired program on January GUEST PAUL TWISS Instructor of Bible Exposition The Master's SeminaryMany Christians begin a new year with the goal of reading through the entire Bible It is an excellent and attainable endeavor one that will help the believer better understand God and His purposes Since all Scripture is inspired by God Tim the one who reads through the Bible is hearing directly from God on a daily basis That being said the Bible is a big book written by authors on three continents in three languages Hebrew Greek and [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 26, 2022

Beating as One

Stories have captivated humans since the dawn of creation mdash functioning as a way to pass down knowledge long before written language existed We rsquo ve all known the delight of hearing or reading a story and being immediately engaged by such opening lines as ldquo once upon a time rdquo The power of a story appears to extend beyond merely enjoyment when we listen to a story together our heartbeats seem to synchronize Though our individual heartbeats vary over the course of a day and might only match another rsquo s coincidentally new research indicates our hearts may all [... more]

Summit Life

J.D. Greear

November 30, 2022

The Power of Prayer and the Problem of Pride

In the face of overwhelming odds King Hezekiah led the people of Israel to believe in God who delivered them from their trouble Today Pastor J D uses Hezekiah's prayer as an example of how you should pray for deliverance and why the prayers that are heard by heaven are the ones that start in heaven [... more]

Core Christianity

Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier

November 23, 2022

Should Churches Be Aggressive Towards the World?

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode If Adam and Eve sinned by eating the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil is it a sin to pray about knowledge to gain knowledge I know there is a difference between knowledge and wisdom The church I grew up in was extremely aggressive in the way it talked about judgment and the truth of the Bible as opposed to the ways of the world I left the church for a time mainly because of this but am plugged [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 23, 2022

In The Potter's House Part 2

Many believe the myth that we are in control But like clay in the potter's hand we are being shaped by God In this message we examine God's purposes through the stresses and challenges of life His purpose will take us through the fire so that we become a useful vessel for Him This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 22, 2022

In The Potter's House Part 1

Most of us go about our business thinking we're in control of our lives But God sets the agenda and He knows what is best In this message we study the imagery of clay on a potter's wheel being molded to suit the Potter's purposes Imagine how this paradigm shift will shape our love for God and others This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

November 07, 2022

The Matter of the Kingdom (Part 2 of 2)

Do our individual choices impact God's eternal purposes Study along as Alistair Begg looks at how Israel's request for a king played a role in the Lord's ultimate plan and purpose for His kingdom That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 07, 2022

When Comfort Is Discomfort Part 2

A friend can be of great help when we hear bad news Yet when Job's friends spoke it revealed the limits of their human understanding In this message we define three errors Job's friends made in the way they talked with him Who is the best person to extend God's comfort to those in distress This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

November 02, 2022

The Donkeys and the King (Part 1 of 2)

Do you ever feel like your life is too dull to be useful to God If so then you're in for a surprise Learn how God often achieves His purposes through the mundane apparently random details of life That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

October 26, 2022

The Light Shines On A King Part 2

God uses messes and injustices for His good purposes Paul pled his case before Rome's king in Israel seizing the moment to communicate the Gospel In this message we're encouraged by two lessons from Paul's conversion story Even amid disappointments and difficulties God is still working to shine His light This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

October 25, 2022

Walk On

Walk On is the fascinating memoir of Ben Malcolmson a student with virtually no football experience who became a ldquo walk on rdquo mdash a non-recruited player mdash for the University of Southern California Rose Bowl champion team A college journalist Malcolmson decided to write a first-person account of the grueling tryout process To his disbelief he won a coveted spot on the team After joining the team Malcolmson rsquo s faith compelled him to find God rsquo s purpose for him in this unexpected opportunity But his teammates rsquo indifference to discussions of faith left him discouraged As he [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

October 25, 2022

The Light Shines On A King Part 1

How can God turn life's obstacles for good Though Paul encountered injustices in prison that didn't stop him In this message from Acts we're reminded of God's purposes in difficulties and disappointments Let's watch Paul's conduct before and after Christ from the perspective of a pagan ruler This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 21, 2022

You Were Made for More - God's Deliverance, Part 1

Do you sometimes think you could be doing more with your life But because of past mistakes or current circumstances you feel unworthy or unmotivated to make a difference In this program Chip picks up in our series You Were Made for More Facing the 'Jonah' in All of Us Hear how we can shift our ambitions relationships and lives - to the greater purposes God has for us [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 14, 2022

The Problem of Evil

One of the thorniest questions in theology is the problem of evil Today R C Sproul helps us think carefully about the origin of evil and its place in the Lord's good purposes Thank You For Supporting the Global Outreach of Renewing Your Mind and Ligonier Ministries https gift renewingyourmind org give Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Beacon Baptist

Gregory N. Barkman

October 05, 2022

Death - 5

How does death serve God and accomplish his purposes- Dr Jim Orrick concludes this series of five messages about God's surprising servants [... more]

Beacon Baptist

Gregory N. Barkman

October 04, 2022

Wicked Men - 4

God can even use wicked men to accomplish his purposes This is the fourth of five messages in the series God's Surprising Servants by Dr Jim Orrick [... more]