God works in places and among people we assume He doesn't, and He wants to use us to break down walls of prejudice. Prayer is the prerequisite to seeing others differently than our cultural bias, and taking small steps to connect with someone much different than us can help us love people very different than us. [... more]

A true believer has an aversion to sin, an abiding love for God's law, and a longing for God's pleasure found only in holy living. However, they still battle the pull of their flesh, which can deceive their mind and control their body. The believer's life is a daily battle between the new life in Christ and the old corrupt flesh, and they must do battle with the flesh to live a holy life. [... more]

The Bible teaches that a spirit-filled life is characterized by gratitude and thanksgiving, which are the result of being controlled by the Holy Spirit and committed to the Word of God. Gratitude is not just an optional or seasonal spirit, but a central aspect of the Christian life, and it is the will of God for every Christian to give thanks in all things. [... more]

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the lives of believers, removing spiritual blindness, bringing new birth, indwelling, giving assurance of salvation, illuminating minds, and empowering spiritual gifts. He is God's down payment on believers, guaranteeing eternal life and a future inheritance. Understanding the Holy Spirit's ministry is essential for living the Christian life correctly. [... more]

As believers, we suffer with a purpose, and our struggles can draw us closer to God, allowing us to depend on Him more deeply and sincerely. Pastor Jack Hibbs shares insights on the discipline of disease, explaining that sometimes sickness or disease can be used by God to build our character, strengthen our faith, or impact others through our testimony. [... more]

Prayer can be a powerful tool in making financial decisions, helping individuals align their values with their financial choices and seek God's guidance with trust and humility. Christian financial advisors can provide valuable guidance on biblical stewardship and faith-based investing, empowering individuals to manage God's resources wisely and live with kingdom purpose. [... more]

Paul explains the promise of the resurrection body, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and the judgment seat of Christ, emphasizing the love of Christ as the motivation for his ministry and the believer's life. [... more]

The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is the strength of the Christian life, enabling believers to sense Christ's presence, comprehend God's love, and experience the fullness of God's presence within them. Through the Holy Spirit, Christians can access the strength they need to live a supernatural life, one day at a time, and trust in God's ability to do exceedingly abundantly above all that they ask or think. [... more]

Pastor Ernie Sanders discusses the importance of being a godly father, the parable of the prodigal son, and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He also touches on current events, including the Iran deal, voter fraud, and the Trump administration's efforts to denaturalize illegal immigrants. Additionally, he addresses a caller's question about the flat earth theory and responds to various other topics. [... more]

When faced with verbal attacks or criticism, it's essential to remember the example of Jesus, who didn't retaliate despite being insulted. Instead, he chose to remain silent and trust in God's justice. This approach requires spiritual strength and self-control, as it's easy to get caught up in defending oneself. However, using one's gifts and abilities in a way that attacks others can lead to weakness and sin. By keeping one's 'sword' undrawn, individuals can demonstrate true strength and follow the way of their master. [... more]

God is a personal encourager who comforts us in all our afflictions, and He wants us to become encouragers to others. He is continuously available to comfort us, and His Word has the power to revive our spirits and give us light in dark times. By turning to Him and His Word, we can find strength through weakness and experience the forgiveness of a loving Father. [... more]

Dr. David Jeremiah explores the strength of the Holy Spirit and how it can bring inner peace and calm in the midst of chaos. He delves into the importance of prayer, specifically the prayer in Ephesians 3, and how it can help us comprehend the love of Christ and experience the fullness of God's presence within us. [... more]

When treated badly for their faith, Christians are called to handle disdain with patience and self-control, not anger or revenge. Pastor Jack Hibbs teaches that we need God's Spirit to respond the right way, and that being mocked for our faith is a good sign that we're doing it right spiritually. He shares examples from the Bible, including Jesus' experience of being rejected and mocked, and how we can learn to handle disdain by yielding to the Lord and trusting in His grace. [... more]

God wants believers to see life through Jesus' eyes, with clarity and accuracy, just like Nathaniel in the Gospel of John. This involves a paradigm shift, where one's way of thinking and seeing the world changes, leading to a deeper understanding of God's will and a more empowered Christian living. [... more]

Walking by the Spirit is a key aspect of the Christian walk, enabling believers to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. It involves transformed attitudes, affections, actions, and associations, reflecting the character and purpose of Christ. The Holy Spirit's ministry in believers is to glorify Christ, reveal the Father, prompt faith, and empower for the mission. [... more]

When faced with intense pain, heartache, and sorrow, it's easy to lose hope and feel trapped. However, God is the God of all comfort and encouragement, and He is always present to lift our spirits and give us hope. The Bible says that God is the source of all comfort and that He is always involved in our lives, even in the darkest of times. We can find comfort and encouragement in the stories of the Apostle Paul and King David, who walked through the deepest valleys of hurt and pain, and yet still found hope and faith in God. [... more]

Discovering your spiritual gift is a process of investigation, involvement, interest, introspection, and interaction. God delights in showing His will to hearts that are humble and open before Him. The greatest spiritual gift you will ever get is the gift of availability, and it's possible for a believer who sincerely wants to know how God can use them not to find out. [... more]

God's people are called to trust His promises rather than focus on obstacles, and to give thanks for His blessings rather than complain about their circumstances. [... more]

A Christian wife's submission to her husband is not about replacing God as her supreme authority, but about responding to him with a spirit of submission, even when he resists God's will. Her actions speak louder than her words, and her attitude is her prettiest feature. She should look to biblical role models like Sarah, who obeyed her husband as Lord, and adorn herself with gentleness, quietness, and goodness, not just external beauty. [... more]

Exploring the concept of the childlike spirit and its significance in our relationship with God, discussing how it relates to our identity as sons of God, and how we can cultivate this spirit in our lives, embracing faith, humility, and a deeper understanding of God's love and presence. [... more]

As Christian parents, we strive to demonstrate the gospel to our children, teaching them to trust God with their lives and to run the race of faith. We must be intentional about showing them the ways of the Lord, even when we fail, and help them understand that our goal is not to have a perfect, righteous child, but to raise them to be men and women of God, who will carry on the legacy of faith that we have been given. [... more]

Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure, explaining that the Holy Spirit will guide them into all truth and that their sorrow will be turned to joy after his resurrection. He uses the illustration of a woman in labor to describe the process of giving birth to new life, and encourages his followers to ask for the Holy Spirit's reality in their lives. [... more]

Every Christian has been uniquely equipped for ministry with at least one spiritual gift, which is given by the Holy Spirit to build up others in the family of God and bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ. Spiritual gifts are not something we get to choose, but rather something the Holy Spirit assigns, and they include special gifts, speaking gifts, and serving gifts. The purpose of spiritual gifts is to edify the body of Christ, equip the saints, and work for the ministry, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and maturity. [... more]

Glorious as Pentecost's Christ-ignited fires were there was more to the story fiery faith always ignites fiery opposition But if believers are willing to withstand this heated opposition God always causes their fires of faith and devotion to grow hotter and wider And we must also understand another key fact only God's people can stop the rushing fires of revival Sadly this has happened all too frequently when hotly revived Christians cool off Why They reacted wrongly to resistance or persecution Or they seduced by immorality or heresy Have you realized that unchecked sin checks revivals That carnal attitudes of [... more]

Real men reject passivity and take intentional steps to connect with their families, confess their sins, and prioritize their relationships with their children and spouses. By living in community and seeking accountability, men can overcome their tendencies towards passivity and become better husbands, fathers, and role models for their kids. [... more]

Dr. David Jeremiah explores Jesus' promise that believers would do even greater works than he did, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to spread the gospel and perform miracles. He discusses the importance of prayer, faith, and leveraging one's gifts to fulfill God's vision for their life. [... more]

Paul prays for believers to be made worthy of God's calling by the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, bringing their spiritual maturity to completion and glorifying the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. [... more]

The final vision of Revelation reveals a renewed, restored, and remade heaven, where God takes up residence with his people, and death and pain are abolished. The greatest joy of heaven is reunion, and the greatest reunion is union with God. In heaven, we will experience pleasure without pain, beauty untainted by the curse, joy without end, and the beach without the sunburn. We will reign with God forever and ever, and our capacity for love will be increased, not decreased. However, hell is a place of eternal misery, locked from the inside, and our current default destination. The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come,' and offer a river of life flowing from the throne of God, bringing healing and forgiveness, without price. [... more]

Knowing God's acceptance and having eternal life through Jesus Christ brings a sense of security, confidence, and worthiness, allowing believers to live a holy and obedient life. The privilege of fellowship with God, through conversation and communication, is a priceless possession that can bring fulfillment, contentment, and a deeper relationship with Him. [... more]

Jesus' promise to his disciples that they would do greater works than he did is explored in this message. Dr. David Jeremiah examines the meaning of this promise and how it is fulfilled through the power of the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to communicate the message of the gospel and reach people across the world, doing greater works than Jesus did during his lifetime. [... more]

Long-term exposure to the Holy One produces holy conduct, which is the fruit of our Savior's character, sanctified conduct, and the fruit of the Spirit's control. The fruit of the Spirit is a cluster of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, which is produced by the life of Christ flowing in us. [... more]

The Holy Spirit quietly transforms a believer from the inside out, producing visible fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, and self-control. When walking in the Spirit, these characteristics become evident in one's life, leading to a more disciplined and controlled life, ultimately bringing glory to God. [... more]

As a new creation in Christ, we are indwelt with the Holy Spirit, predestined to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus Christ, and called to walk by the Spirit, not gratifying the desires of the flesh. This walk is a daily tension, but with the Holy Spirit's guidance and empowerment, we can rise above natural behavior and become transformed from the inside out, reflecting the character of Christ. [... more]

Stephen Davey shares a powerful story of how the gospel bore fruit in his life, leading him to share the gospel with a stranger and see him come to faith. He emphasizes the importance of bearing fruit for God, including the fruit of praise, surrender, spiritual maturity, sacrificial giving, and sharing the gospel with others. [... more]

The Bible teaches that when the Holy Spirit is in control of a person's life, there will be visible, recognizable evidences of this in their life, such as love, joy, and peace. These qualities are not just emotions, but a way of living that is characterized by patience, kindness, and self-control. When a person is filled with the Spirit, they will exhibit these qualities in their relationships with others, and their personal experience with God will be marked by a deep sense of love, joy, and peace. [... more]

Children are instructed to submit to their parents' authority, honoring them as an act of worship to the Lord. This obedience is owed to parents due to their care and provision, and it is commanded by God. The Bible teaches that honoring one's parents is essential for a happy and long life, and it is a key aspect of Christian parenting and family dynamics. [... more]

The importance of cultivating a thankful heart is emphasized, highlighting the many blessings God bestows upon his people, from daily provisions to the riches of saving grace in Jesus Christ. The focus is on Jesus Christ, who rescues us from our lost and ruined state and continues to bless us with his mercy and kindness. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various Bible doctrines, including Mormonism, the Ten Plagues of Egypt, and the nature of God, as well as addressing listener questions on topics such as lust and temptation, the sinner's prayer, and the Trinity. [... more]

God sees us as chosen, holy, and blameless, and has given us the power to shine as lights in a darkened world, to flavor and preserve society, and to bring healing through the message of the cross. When we understand our true identity in Christ, we can break free from feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, and live a life of joy, power, and purpose. [... more]

When you become a Christian, your old nature doesn't go away, and you're in a battle with the flesh. The Holy Spirit makes you uncomfortable with some of the things you used to do, and He's making you uniquely different from the world in which you live. Walking in the Spirit means letting the Holy Spirit set the pace, and just keeping walking, one step after another, keeping constant vigilance over your life. [... more]