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2021

God’s Providence and Sovereignty

As you reflect on this past year, what changes did you make for the better? Improved health, stronger relationships, spiritual growth?

Often, nothing benefits us more than a perspective change—especially gaining a sharper view of God and His ways. In this two-part series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages us to make such a shift our goal as we switch out the calendar.

He examines a treasure and a truth to which each of us should cling as we prepare for a new year. The twin realities of God’s providence and God’s sovereignty may be difficult to grasp and acknowledge but embracing them results in great blessing.

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Thanking Our God

During Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude for the many gifts around us. Our greatest cause for thankfulness, however, lies not in what’s around us but in the One above us.

King David’s theologically rich hymn, Psalm 139, focuses on God Himself more so than the gifts He gives—making this psalm the perfect text to reflect upon during this special season.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s two-part series encourages us to turn our hearts to the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present God who is worth infinitely more than the gifts He gives.

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The King’s Commission: A Study of Matthew 21–28

The epic nature of Jesus—who He is and why He came—comes into full focus during the last week of His earthly life, recounted for us in Matthew chapters 21–28.

Jesus also reveals to us where history is headed and how we all fit into it as He teaches throughout Jerusalem, shares a final meal with His apostles, endures a criminal’s crucifixion, and is then resurrected from the grave.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll takes us back to walk with Jesus, step by step, during this final part of his sermon series on Matthew, culminating in our risen Lord’s Great Commission. Get ready to go and make disciples of all nations!

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The King’s Ministry: A Study of Matthew 14–20

Iconic scenes fill Matthew 14–20, like Jesus miraculously feeding thousands of people from a basket of fish and bread, walking upon the stormy Sea of Galilee, and healing the blind men.

But as Jesus’ public ministry grew, so did those who opposed Him. The increasing hostility, however, only brought added clarity to the whole purpose of His ministry—to serve rather than be served.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll carefully explores these vital chapters to strengthen our faith in God’s Son, Jesus the Christ, a King like no other.

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No Morning Was Ever Brighter

Year after year, century after century, Christians have greeted one another on Easter with the same expression: Christ is risen! . . . He is risen indeed! Shouldn’t we move on to an updated greeting more relevant for our day?

In his Easter sermon, Pastor Chuck Swindoll answers this question with a resounding NO! because there is nothing fresher or more relevant for our world than Christ dying and resurrecting on our behalf. Listen in and embrace the reality of the world to come so that you might experience the innumerable ways it alters life today.

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The King’s Kingdom: A Study of Matthew 8–13

On the heels of His iconic sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus immediately began demonstrating His kingly compassion by exercising His restorative and reconciling power.

Amid Jesus’ miracle working and disputes with the Pharisees, He addressed pertinent topics such as the hostility His followers will face, the mysterious nature of God’s kingdom, and the priceless treasure of our faith in Him.

Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll for his sermons on Matthew 8–13 to gain a deeper understanding of the divine King who walked among us.

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The King’s Arrival: A Study of Matthew 1-7

In the first seven chapters of the gospel of Matthew, we immediately perceive how Jesus is no normal king from the annals of history. From His messianic genealogy and the miraculous conception to His commissioning baptism, victory over Satan’s temptations, and authoritative teaching—everything about the beginning of Jesus’ earthly life shouts, “God has arrived!” Jesus’ arrival teaches us that God does not forget His promises.

Spark a fire in your faith with this first of four volumes of Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s series on Matthew’s gospel. Get ready to meet your King!

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Holiday Messages 2020

Such intriguing scenes fill the biblical pages recounting the Christmas miracle! That’s why we have a season every year to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this year’s holiday series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll takes us on a journey to visit some of those scenes—from peeking behind the curtain into the divine council of eternity past to traveling 90 miles with Mary and Joseph to listening in on God’s voice in the cry of a baby. We’ll linger at each one and simply let in all the wonder.

Chuck Swindoll’s 2020 holiday messages are not available for sale but you may listen to them through streaming in our Broadcast Library or on the Insight app.

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The Great Commission

During Jesus’ final days with His disciples, He left them with an objective—what we now call “The Great Commission.” Jesus told His closest followers to “make disciples of all nations.”

Initially, this parting command left the disciples scratching their heads. We too might wonder how we can participate in this seemingly impossible task today.

Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this vital series as he presents God’s plan for fulfilling the Great Commission and shares his own heart for reaching the lost.

 

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Becoming a People of Grace

From head to heart, separation to unification, and Christ to humanity, the book of Ephesians runs the theological gamut. It begins with God in the heavens, takes us to the humble descent and loving sacrifice of Christ, and ultimately leads us upward in His glorious resurrection that, together, we might live well in His grace.

As Chuck Swindoll preaches his way through this letter, allow God’s Word to reaffirm your faith in His sovereign will and to encourage you to live submissively and humbly in light of His Son’s gracious sacrifice.

 

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