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Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

July 14, 2026

Understanding How Birth Order Impacts Your Marriage

Understanding birth order can help couples navigate their relationships and grow stronger together. Dr. Kevin Lehman explains how birth order affects personality, marriage, and family dynamics, and provides practical advice for improving communication and selflessness in marriage. [... more]

Turning Point

David Jeremiah

July 02, 2026

Going Up by Going Down (Pt. 2)

The way to exaltation isn't through pride and self-centeredness, but through humility, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. By adopting the reality of Christ and living for others, we can create a new reality and develop selflessness, which is essential for a Christian life. [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

May 28, 2026

Survival Tip #9: Help Others – Part 2

When faced with a threatening situation, most people immediately go into self-preservation mode, but living selflessly can benefit us as well. True heroes who live courageously are focused on helping others, and the Bible shows us that in order to survive the tyranny of self, we need to serve others. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares the importance of selflessness and how it can be learned through scripture and the example of characters like Jesus Christ and Barnabas. [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

May 27, 2026

Survival Tip #9: Help Others – Part 1

Dr. Robert Jeffress explores the importance of selflessness and helping others in a hostile world, using examples from the Bible and real-life stories, including the account of Brian Clark and Stanley Primeneth, who risked their lives to save each other on 9-11. [... more]

Power Point

Jack Graham

May 15, 2026

Service Over Selfishness

God calls us to be His servants, to serve Him and others, and to make a difference in the lives of those around us. We must choose to put God's will above our own desires and live a life of selflessness, serving others and glorifying God. [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

May 01, 2026

Compassion In Outreach – Part 1 of 2

Jesus' compassion for human need is a model for Christians to follow, emphasizing the importance of seeing, feeling, and acting on the needs around us, and praying for the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest field. [... more]

Power Point

Jack Graham

April 28, 2026

The Gift of Friendship

A true friend is a gift from God, elevating and strengthening their companion in Christ. Real friendships are costly, selfless, and sacrificial, building godliness in one another's lives. A friend will make you a better person, sharpening your life and preparing you for spiritual battle, and a real friend will make you more like Jesus. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 22, 2026

Why We All Hate Hypocrisy, Part 1

Chip Ingram explores the concept of hypocrisy and its effects on individuals and the church, highlighting the importance of authenticity and selflessness in living a life of faith and morality. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

February 23, 2026

Lost in Translation | Finding Joy in God First

Pastor Greg Laurie explains that happiness comes from putting God first in one's life and following Him, rather than chasing after it. He emphasizes the importance of selflessness and bearing the cross, which means denying oneself and putting God's will above one's own. He also discusses the concept of being born again and the need for a spiritual awakening in America. [... more]

Growing in Grace

Eugene Oldham

February 22, 2026

The Blessing of Apostolic Sarcasm

The Apostle Paul's boasting in his weaknesses, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11, serves as a harsh grace to jolt the Corinthian church out of their blind adoration of impressive but false teachers. Paul's strategy is to turn their world upside down by boasting about the things that should have impressed them, such as his sufferings and love for the church, rather than the things they valued, like rhetorical strength and poise. This passage highlights the importance of humility, selflessness, and dependence on God, and warns against loving self-gratification and self-promotion. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

February 04, 2026

Love Serves

Desiring to be great is one thing, but true greatness comes with humility, considering others more important than yourself, and serving others. Jesus' example of servanthood shows that true greatness is not about power, possessions, or prestige, but about loving and serving others. [... more]

Destined for Victory

Pastor Paul Sheppard

December 26, 2025

Unwrap Your Gifts And Give Them Away pt. 1 (cont'd)

Jesus taught that self-improvement begins with self-denial, and that giving to others is the key to receiving God's best. Pastor Paul Shepard shares a story from 2 Kings chapter 4 about a woman who was barren but chose to focus on being a blessing to others, and God rewarded her with a child. He emphasizes the importance of operating in one's circle of influence and surrendering to God's will, and that God has gifted each person uniquely to be used for His purposes. [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

December 26, 2025

Being Around People—While Still Being Sane! - Part A

Paul writes in Philippians that we should strive for humility and unity in our relationships, as it is the key to joy and getting along with others. He warns against selfishness and pride, which can lead to conflict and strained relationships. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 26, 2025

How One Man Became Santa in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina

John Rogers, a man from Missouri, has been playing Santa Claus for 21 years, bringing joy to children in hospitals and communities affected by disasters, including Hurricane Katrina. His story highlights the importance of selflessness, community, and service during the holiday season. [... more]

Grace To You

John MacArthur

December 24, 2025

The Theology of Christmas B

The birth of Christ is a story of the Son of God abandoning a sovereign position, accepting a slave's place, associating with sinful people, adopting a selfless posture, and ultimately ascending to a supreme prince, demonstrating his infinite capacity for punishment and his willingness to humble himself for the sake of humanity's redemption. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 02, 2025

Why My Mom Ate Turnips Every Christmas....Even Though She Hated Them

A daughter's heartwarming story of her mother's secret devotion to her father, revealed through a simple family tradition of serving turnips at holiday meals, and the love that drove her to continue this tradition even after her father's passing. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 28, 2025

Refusing to be Pig-Headed People

Paul describes true love in 1 Corinthians 13 as a selfless and humble love that doesn't act with envy, brag, or become arrogant. He warns against the dangers of pride and arrogance, which can lead to destructive jealousy and a lack of love for others. True love seeks to rescue the sinner from self-destruction and bring them into fellowship with Jesus Christ. [... more]

Growing in Grace

Eugene Oldham

October 26, 2025

Coram Deo

Living a life oriented around the fear of God and the love of Christ means being driven by a desire to please Him, rather than seeking to impress others. This involves prioritizing God's glory and the church above personal reputation, and being transformed by the death of Christ to live for Him and His pleasure. [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

October 04, 2025

Unselfish

The importance of living an unselfish life is emphasized in Christianity, exemplified by Jesus and mandated by the love your neighbor as yourself commandment. When people focus on serving others, they experience a sense of purpose and happiness, and are able to help others with the comfort they have received. The Bible teaches that selflessness is a core Christian principle, and that it is through the Word of God that we can find true joy and fulfillment. [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

September 30, 2025

Being Great, Pt. 1

John the Baptist's life and ministry serve as a model for true greatness, defined by humility, selflessness, and a willingness to decrease oneself to increase God's glory. A great person is not one who seeks to promote themselves, but rather one who is a witness to the light of Jesus Christ, preparing the way for others to encounter Him. [... more]