The Bible says No man can see God and live That means nobody can see God in our earthly bodies but one day we will be transformed In this message from Revelation Pastor Lutzer celebrates the day in a recreated world when we will behold the glorified face of our Savior Imagine treasuring the warmth of His presence and acceptance This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Ready to dive into the Bible's very first book Join us on this journey that promises not just to deepen your knowledge but transform your life We'll explore why the Bible is entirely true and profitable backed by fulfilled prophecy its miraculous preservation and the undeniable impact of transformed lives With compelling insights and practical applications discover how studying God's Word can equip you for every good work and assure spiritual maturity Tune in and begin this transformative adventure with us [... more]

When God's Word is preached the response can be diverse Some people are transformed others remain unmoved So what makes the difference Is it the teacher The listener The message Explore the answer along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Stories of the Kingdom' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Click here to receive your free download of The Hand of God ebook by Alistair Begg Helpful [... more]

After Oliver Cromwell appointed him vice chancellor of Oxford University John Owen transformed the school into a seminary Today Michael Reeves introduces the theological titan once dubbed the Calvin of England Get Michael Reeves' Teaching Series 'The English Reformation and the Puritans' on DVD and the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org english-reformation-puritans Meet Today's Teacher Michael Reeves is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom He is the featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The English Reformation and the Puritans He is author of [... more]

In this classic interview Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ In his past life Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese By God's grace the impossible happened in Michael's life he quit the mob and lived Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ This is an amazing and encouraging story giving hope that no one is beyond [... more]

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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your finances You're not alone For many money is the number one source of stress But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy Dr Shane Enete joins us today to discuss how we can do that Dr Shane Enete is an Associate Professor of Finance at Biola University and the author of the brand new book Whole Heart Finances A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy Addressing the Fear of Financial CommitmentOne of the most [... more]

My first short-term missions trip was to the Amazon jungle in Brazil to help build a church by the river One afternoon we visited one of the few homes in the area that had a water filter When our host poured murky well water into the top of the contraption within minutes all the impurities were removed and clean clear drinking water appeared Right there in the man rsquo s living room I saw a reflection of what it means to be cleansed by Christ When we first come to Jesus with our guilt and shame and ask Him to [... more]

When conflict arises it's a lot easier to put up your dukes than it is to open up your arms and resolve the conflict isn't it If you're having a tough time resolving conflict before it erupts then join Chip as he shares that God has a word of encouragement just for you Main PointsHow important is living in harmony Jesus prayed for it Scripture commands it The Church practiced it The world was transformed by it What causes disharmony or conflict Growth Unmet NeedsTheological DifferencesPhilosophical DifferencesPersonality DifferencesCarnalityHow can we restore harmony in relationships Refuse to tolerate disunity Embrace conflict [... more]

Do you ever wonder why good Godly relationships have conflict If I love God and you love God and we love each other then shouldn't we have a relationship free of conflict Unfortunately the answer is no Chip shares some ways of living in harmony with those around you and how to handle conflict effectively when it arises Main PointsHow important is living in harmony Jesus prayed for it Scripture commands it The Church practiced it The world was transformed by it What causes disharmony or conflict Growth Unmet NeedsTheological DifferencesPhilosophical DifferencesPersonality DifferencesCarnalityHow can we restore harmony in relationships Refuse [... more]

How do you eliminate foul language A high school chose to institute a ldquo no foul language rdquo promise The students took an oath saying I do solemnly promise not to use profanities of any kind within the walls and properties of our school rdquo This was a noble effort but according to Jesus no external rule or pledge can ever cover the odor of foul speech Removing the stench of the words that come from our mouths begins with renewing our hearts Just as people recognize the kind of tree by the fruit it bears Luke ndash Jesus said [... more]

Special moments with people we love are priceless And once in awhile we experience the pure joy of gathering and really enjoying one another's company Do you know God's preparing a place where His children will enjoy those priceless relationships - forever Theresa Ingram reminds us that that's God's promise Main PointsGod is preparing a home for me - John - What is my home like - Revelation - How can I live with the awareness each day that I am quot Heaven bound quot Faith is being sure and certain about unseen hopes and realities Faith views things through [... more]

Some people hug better than other people Sometimes it feels like you're hugging a x and other times it's so soft and cushy it almost feels like you can't breathe Great aunts hug that way Did you know God loves to give hugs He does How does He do that Theresa Ingram answers that question in this program Main PointsGod is preparing a home for me - John - What is my home like - Revelation - How can I live with the awareness each day that I am quot Heaven bound quot Faith is being sure and certain about [... more]

Near the end of His time on earth Jesus told His disciples I have a new commandment for you from this point forward I want you to love one another as I have loved you Which begs the question How do we do the impossible Theresa Ingram answers that question by sharing the practicalities of what it looks like to love like Jesus loved Main PointsWe reflect the heart of God as we love one another We are commanded to love one another - John - Our love for one another is proof that we belong to Christ - John [... more]

One of the things we know about Jesus He was practical He told the disciples to feed a crowd and then provided the food He taught about grace and then rescued a woman caught in adultery He taught about serving one another and then died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice Practical love is powerful In this program Theresa Ingram brings a message about the practical love of Christ that meets you right where you are - when you need it the most Main PointsWe reflect the heart of God as we love one another We are commanded to [... more]

Have you noticed that life's greatest disappointments come after your greatest anticipation They're proportional In this program Theresa Ingram shares one of the greatest disappointments in her life - and then the REST of the story Don't miss it Main PointsLearning how to experience God s love by quot opening the window of our soul quot Closed window Sin in my life and disobedience to God rsquo s Word keeps me from experiencing God rsquo s love Open window I will live righteously because God rsquo s love is perfected in lives that are pure Steps to take Make confession [... more]

Do you feel defined by your mistakes No matter what you've gone through what you see as a damaged or tattered life God sees every one of His children as a masterpiece displaying His glory If you're struggling to believe that's true join Theresa Ingram as she shares her story and why we can hold on to God's promises Main PointsLearning how to experience God s love by quot opening the window of our soul quot Closed window Sin in my life and disobedience to God rsquo s Word keeps me from experiencing God rsquo s love Open window I [... more]

People aren't perfect No matter how much we wish it were otherwise they let us down And no matter how hard we try the fact is we let them down too Do you know there's a love that never ever fails Join Theresa Ingram for this program as she shares a very personal story about how she learned God's love never fails Main PointsGod s love is boundless it has no boundaries - Ephesians - How Should God s love affect us We can live with absolute certainty that God will take care of us - Romans We can live [... more]

How many times have you said to yourself If I'd only known - Knowing changes our conversations It changes our attitudes Knowing changes our priorities In this program Theresa Ingram talks about one of those priceless If I'd only known - revelations about the greatest love we can ever know Main PointsGod s love is boundless it has no boundaries - Ephesians - How Should God s love affect us We can live with absolute certainty that God will take care of us - Romans We can live with the awareness that our lives are very valuable and important to [... more]

The power of the gospel is evident in the transformed lives of those who surrender themselves to Jesus Ephesians says that even when we were dead in our trespasses God made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved That is a dramatic change In today's message Pastor Rich talks about the glory of God manifested through changed lives Our text comes from Corinthians - [... more]

In today's message Pastor Rich talks about the glory of God manifested through transformed lives [... more]

The power of the gospel is evident in the transformed lives of those who surrender themselves to Jesus [... more]

Tim and Kathy had a rocky marriage full of struggle and conflict and even infidelity On this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman hear what happened to Tim and Kathy that transformed their marriage and their lives If you're going through a difficult marriage if there are dark secrets that you've kept from each other hear about the healing and hope available to you on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource Sex on the First Date A Story of a Broken Beginning to a Radically Transformed MarriageSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Take a look back at the first Resurrection Sunday to discover how Jesus transformed His disciples' fear-filled despair into irrepressible gladness What does that mean for you today Find out when you study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation [... more]

When God delivered the Israelites from Egypt He established an annual commemorative feast called the Passover And the night before He would hang from a cross Jesus observed one last Passover meal with His disciples Dr Robert Jeffress considers how Jesus transformed the meaning of this ancient tradition To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Ever feel like you're constantly running on empty struggling to find the energy to connect with your partner Could be the feeling of being numb or snapping at them for no reason Find out how to revive your marriage with Tim and Kathy Bush as they discuss the signs that a marriage needs recharging Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim and Kathy Bush and catch more of their thoughts at warroomministries com and on Facebook and Instgram warroomministry And grab Tim and Kathy Bush's book Sex on the First Date A Story of a Broken Beginning to a Radically [... more]

Let's face it this past year has been tough Finding peace in the storm can feel like an uphill battle Author's Tim and Kathy Bush have been through a lot they found hope in Psalm Answering questions like What does the Lord is my shepherd actually mean and Can I found hope in God They found a hidden gem that holds all the answers all the peace we crave even in the toughest times Trust me it's worth exploring Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim and Kathy Bush and catch more of their thoughts at warroomministries com and on [... more]

Can you really keep that deep real connection with your spouse when life's throwing a million things at you Between work dinner kids and endless scrolling on our phones it feels like there's never a moment to just breathe let alone - connect But don't worry Tim and Kathy Bush are here to teach how to keep the emotional connection even when life's busy Let's dive in and learn how to make each other a priority when things get crazy Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim and Kathy Bush and catch more of their thoughts at warroomministries com and [... more]

Laura Perry Smalts shares about her -year journey of transitioning and identifying as a male before realizing she was living a lie and then fully embracing her female gender She tells about her painful experiences living with a self-created identity outside of God's design and incredible plan for her revealed through her loving parents and other believers Laura and Dr Meg Meeker a pediatrician speak compassionately about the issues surrounding gender confusion in today's culture offering practical insights hope and help Part of Receive the book Transgender to Transformed and the audio download of the broadcast God's Amazing Grace in [... more]

Laura Perry Smalts shares about her -year journey of transitioning and identifying as a male before realizing she was living a lie and then fully embracing her female gender She tells about her painful experiences living with a self-created identity outside of God's design and incredible plan for her revealed through her loving parents and other believers Laura and Dr Meg Meeker a pediatrician speak compassionately about the issues surrounding gender confusion in today's culture offering practical insights hope and help Part of Receive the book Transgender to Transformed and the audio download of the broadcast God's Amazing Grace in [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories author James Ward Zero Victim Overcoming Injustice With a New Attitude describes the pivotal moment in third grade that transformed his life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Brandon Pizzurro is President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management an underwriter of this program WHAT DOES SEEING THE WORLD TRANSFORMED THROUGH CHRISTIAN INVESTING MEAN Seeing the world transformed through Christian investing means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and a faith-driven mindset Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom impacting areas like sanctity of life human dignity and stewardship of creation It means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and faith-driven mindset Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom impacting areas like sanctity of life human dignity and stewardship of creation HOW CAN INVESTING BRING ABOUT CHANGE Investing can [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories more than any other sports figure Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor of the American experience Our guest David Maraniss author of When Pride Still Mattered captures all of Lombardi the myth the man his game and his God Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

My wife Miska has a necklace and hoop earrings from Ethiopia Their elegant simplicity reveals genuine artistry What rsquo s most astounding about these pieces however is their story Due to decades of fierce conflict and a civil war that rages on Ethiopia rsquo s geography is littered with spent artillery shells and cartridges As an act of hope Ethiopians scour the torched earth cleaning up the scraps And artisans craft jewelry out of what remains of the shells and cartridges When I heard this story I heard echoes of Micah boldly declaring God rsquo s promise One day the [... more]

Guest host David Pogue Tracy Smith sits down with Kate Cox for her first TV interview since the Texas Supreme Court ruled against her in her legal fight for an abortion Also Jonathan Vigliotti talks with actress Sof a Vergara who transformed herself into a ruthless druglord for the Netflix series Griselda Mo Rocca profiles actress Greta Lee star of Past Lives David Pogue meets the creatives behind the Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio including autistic members of its cast Robert Costa reports on Monday's Iowa caucuses Lee Cowan visits the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colo whose [... more]

A genuine healthy walk with God is going to manifest itself in transformed attitudes and practices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories more than any other sports figure Vince Lombardi transformed football into a metaphor of the American experience Our guest David Maraniss author of When Pride Still Mattered captures all of Lombardi the myth the man his game and his God Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

In this Best of broadcast Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager After becoming a Christian Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace Joe explains how the combination of misleading 'pro-gay' theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit propelled him into becoming a very angry gay activist Eventually God's truth penetrated Joe's armor and his whole life was transformed Receive the book The Gay Gospel and a free audio download of [... more]

ldquo You rsquo re not what I expected I thought I rsquo d hate you but I don rsquo t rdquo The young man rsquo s words seemed harsh but they were actually an effort to be kind I was studying abroad in his country a land that decades earlier had been at war with my own We were participating in a group discussion in class together and I noticed he seemed distant When I asked if I had offended him somehow he responded ldquo Not at all And that rsquo s the thing My grandfather was killed in that [... more]

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Children are a wonderful blessing but they can also be an immense challenge Parents must pray for their children whether compliant or rebellious to be transformed by the gospel In this message Pastor Lutzer considers not only how to parent but also what it means to be a parent Only God can save our children This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

In a pagan society that suppresses the truth Christians must have minds that are transformed by the Holy Spirit and informed by the Word of God Today Peter Jones describes the kind of discernment that should set Christians apart Get the 'Only Two Religions' Teaching Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org only-two-religions Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

In Matthew Chapter Jesus tells the parable of two builders a foolish one and a wise one The wise builder builds his house on a rock and the storm can't destroy it but the foolish builder builds his house on the sand and when a storm comes it all gets blown away Jesus tells his disciples that everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like the wise builder As with all of Jesus's parables there's an underlying message for us here about God's kingdom and how we should live This parable about the wise [... more]

Sunday Morning presents its annual edition on all aspects of design hosted by Jane Pauley In our cover story David Pogue looks at homes from the grand to the miniscule Also Kelefa Sanneh visits the newly-renovated headquarters of Tiffany amp Co Mo Rocca steps into the debate of shoes on or shoes off Serena Altschul examines the history of Levi's blue jeans Tracy Smith profiles magician David Copperfield Faith Salie rides a history of elevators Lucy Craft traces the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi Seth Doane looks at how traditional Moroccan riads influence designs today Nancy Giles dishes up secrets [... more]

The Bible is filled with directions for living the Christian life but not all of them made it into the Ten Commandments Exodus reads You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor That's a very broad commandment It doesn't apply only to legal proceedings or even finances for that matter It means we are never to be dishonest anywhere at any time Now I know what you're thinking What about Exodus where the Israelite midwives deceive Pharaoh to protect infants and Joshua where Rahab lies to save the Israelite spies Why are those cases seemingly acceptable to God Well [... more]

In Christ we have everything we need Today Sinclair Ferguson reveals how the Apostle Paul's desires and priorities were utterly transformed by his union with the Lord Jesus a change that is granted to Christians today Get Sinclair Ferguson's Teaching Series 'Union with Christ' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org union-with-christ Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

God has great promises for believers who are living in the last days of which the Rapture is one of the greatest Listen in as Pastor Greg Laurie explores what the Bible says about this future event and how it changes the way you live today Notes When a believer dies they go to Heaven because death means separation not annihilation Humans do not cease to exist we simply change our address Our physical bodies will be transformed at the Rapture The world itself will not end or cease to exist but this evil age will come to an end [... more]

Access the full-length version of this message or read Stephen's manuscript here https www wisdomonline org teachings acts-lesson- That God would save anyone is amazing but that He would save someone like Paul is particularly remarkable The church's greatest persecutor became the church's greatest preacher It's a mystery that Paul never quite understood In this sermon we will explore the conversion of Saul of Tarsus a man who was once a fierce persecutor of Christians but who was later transformed by the power of Jesus Christ We will learn how God can use even the most unlikely people to spread [... more]

False religion as impressive and wealthy and powerful and magnificent as it may appear is a facade that cannot stand even the slightest exposure to truth It is helpless before the simple testimony of a transformed life Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https www wisdomonline org teachings acts-lesson- [... more]

Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager After becoming a Christian Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace Joe explains how the combination of misleading 'pro-gay' theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit propelled him into becoming a very angry gay activist Eventually God's truth penetrated Joe's armor and his whole life was transformed Receive a copy of The Gay Gospel and an audio download of Leaving Pro-Gay Theology For True [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories author James Ward Zero Victim Overcoming Injustice With a New Attitude describes the pivotal moment in third grade that transformed his life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omny fm listener for privacy information [... more]

For believers our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus Because of that the way we process life must be cross-centered As we surrender daily to Christ's work our attitudes and affections will be transformed by Him Only then can we do life well A cross-centered life will look drastically different from the world's system of living but we can swim against the current with the confident expectation of a glorious future with our Savior Listen as Rich brings a message from Peter - titled Distinguished by Grace [... more]

For believers our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus Because of that the way we process life must be cross-centered As we surrender daily to Christ's work our attitudes and affections will be transformed by Him Only then can we do life well A cross-centered life will look drastically different from the world's system of living but we can swim against the current with the confident expectation of a glorious future with our Savior Listen as Rich brings a message from Peter - titled Distinguished by Grace [... more]

For believers our freedom is anchored in the cross of Jesus Because of that the way we process life must be cross-centered As we surrender daily to Christ's work our attitudes and affections will be transformed by Him Only then can we do life well A cross-centered life will look drastically different from the world's system of living but we can swim against the current with the confident expectation of a glorious future with our Savior Listen as Rich brings a message from Peter - titled Distinguished by Grace [... more]

In this Sunday message Greg Laurie's son Pastor Jonathan Laurie delivers a message on the will of God Christians often ponder this subject and now is your chance to get your big questions answered Notes Before we can discern and discover God's specific will for our lives we must first follow His revealed will for our lives found in Scripture Pastor Levi Lusko Present Your Bodies Seeking God's Will should not be relegated only to the weighty matters of who we should marry what cancer doctor we should move forward with should we take a risk and move out of [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Deon Joseph transformed his thinking one time after another on his journey to serve and protect on Skid Row He transformed the thinking and the life outcomes of many people there starting when he parked his cruiser on the curb and stayed all day Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Comedian John Branyan said ldquo We didn rsquo t think up laughter that wasn rsquo t our idea That was given to us by God who knew we were going to need it to get through life rsquo Cuz He knew we were going to have hardship He knew were going to have struggles He knew stuff was going to happen Laughter is a gift rdquo A quick look at the creatures God made can bring laughter whether because of their oddities such as duck-billed platypuses or antics such as playful otters God made mammals that live in the ocean [... more]

Does meditation suggest an Eastern mystic in a lotus position Biblically meditation on the Word of God grants us inner resources to face whatever comes our way In this message we ponder three ways to meditate analyze memorize and personalize As we meditate on God's Word we are transformed This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

The transformed life of a Christian isn't limited to our church and family it touches every area of life And as Skip shares in the message How the Gospel Transforms the Workplace we're called to live for Christ at our jobs too [... more]