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Compelled by the Cross

It’s all about Jesus and His journey to the cross—how He dramatically diverged from all earthly expectations to carry out the greatest work ever done for humankind! He lived, died, and rose again—for God’s glory and our eternal good.

In this series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll takes a fresh look at key events leading up to Jesus’ death, as well as the testimony of Jesus’ resurrection in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.

Join Pastor Chuck for this study of Jesus’ determined obedience to provide us a hope that eclipses death.

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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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Transformed by Grace

When life falls apart, how do you pick up the pieces and move forward? The answer is REFRAME.  To reframe is to see your losses, struggles, and burdens through God’s lens of grace and to let Him reshape your pain into new purpose. Paul describes this process: “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think” (Romans 12:2).

With God’s power, you can become a new person as God guides your thoughts, heals your heart, and energizes new habits. Reframing is not easy; it is an ongoing process of growth as God transforms you by His grace. Join Chuck Swindoll and his daughter Colleen Swindoll Thompson as they transparently share their reframing journeys.

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Searching the Scriptures: Find the Nourishment Your Soul Needs

In Searching the Scriptures, Chuck Swindoll teaches us how to dig deep into Scripture and uncover profound truths for our lives by teaching us to prepare our own spiritual meals. Explaining the tried and tested techniques for Bible Study that he has used his entire ministry, Chuck leads you on a journey of biblical discovery that will provide spiritual nourishment for a lifetime.

Through this instructive website, you can learn the same tried and tested techniques Chuck uses every day in his own Bible study.

Searching the Scriptures website

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Growing Up in God’s Family

God’s Word describes the body of believers as “brothers and sisters” and “co-heirs” with Jesus, and when Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He began by saying, “Our Father.” Why?

We’re a family in Christ. And like any family, God’s family is filled with people in all stages of spiritual development: newborn believers, those still adolescent in their walk, and the spiritually mature.

Join Chuck Swindoll as he takes an in-depth look at the stages of growth that characterize the Christian walk.

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How Great Is Our God!

Everything—where we pin our hopes, how we raise our children, what we do in times of joy or sorrow, everything we aspire to, think, and believe—boils down to how we answer one question: Who is God?

In this series, Chuck Swindoll reminds us of the holiness and majesty of God the Father, the humility and self-sacrificing love of the Son, and the ministry and counsel only the Holy Spirit can provide. These messages provide an anchor of biblical hope in God for believers in times of both tumult and peace.

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Jesus – The Servant at Work

Bumped into any prophets lately?

You probably have, but you may not have known it. Modern-day prophets don’t wear camel’s hair and rarely speak in “Thus sayeth the Lord” language. But they do predict the time of the rapture and the second coming of Christ. And they do claim to speak for God. Sound familiar? The question is: how trustworthy are the prophets we run into today? Chuck Swindoll helps us answer this question in this timely and timeless message.

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Trusting the God of Impossibilities

“Impossible! This situation is just impossible!”

Have you ever said words like those . . . when your circumstances seemed out of control . . . when they seemed impossible? All of us have found ourselves in holes too deep to get out of on our own—when all hope seemed lost. Thankfully, God specializes in impossibilities. All we need to do is trust Him. If you’re facing an impossible situation in your life today and can find no means of escape, then this series is the encouragement you need to remember that God is the God of impossibilities. And that’s a truth you can trust in.

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Saying "Yes" to Christ’s Call

Mark 1:14–20

“Do you want your life to count for something?”

This question was as intriguing in the first century as it is today. To a group of ordinary men and women, Jesus first said, “Follow Me.” Those who chose to answer His call were transformed by their experience . . . and they turned the world upside down for Christ!

In this single message from Chuck Swindoll, we look closely at Jesus’s early ministry and at His encounters with the first four men whom He called to be a part of His team. What were their reactions to His invitation? They followed immediately. However, the ultimate question is, “How will you respond to His call?”

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Family Matters: Investing in the Things That Last

Family—the source of our highest joys and our deepest disappointments. From getting along with parents to raising children, family causes some of the greatest frustrations and irritations . . . and warmest moments of happiness and love.

What are you to do with an institution that brings such sorrow and joy? You invest in it. In this unique series, Chuck Swindoll delivers five powerful messages that will challenge you to invest heavily in your family’s stock. If you do, the dividends will last a lifetime and just might be eternal.

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