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July 4-5, 2023Hope Beyond Religion: A Job Description for Shepherds
A godly leader has the responsibility to care for and to protect his flock. Hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s call to embrace the way of the shepherd.
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Hope Beyond Dissatisfaction: A Formula That Brings Relief
In 1 Peter 5:5–7, the bold apostle demonstrated that true satisfaction is found only in serving Christ. Find fulfilment in Christ as Pastor Chuck Swindoll advises you to pursue eternal significance and be truly well-off in God’s eyes.
Standing for What You Believe
Bravery is not just limited to war—daily life can be a battlefield. If you’re facing a tough situation requiring great courage don’t compromise on what you believe. The world needs people who are committed to standing alone for the truth.
Hope Beyond the Battle: Standing Nose-to-Nose with the Adversary
The Apostle Peter called Satan the “enemy,” and in 1 Peter 5:8–11, he explained how this opponent works in crafty ways to unravel the goodness of God’s plan for His creation. Pastor Chuck Swindoll counsels Christians to stand their ground.
Suffering is Temporal
Our confidence is in Christ, not ourselves. He is the One who calms our fears and gives us the courage we need in times of suffering.
Resist the Devil
The Bible tells us to watch for Satan’s attacks because they will come. And when they come, the Bible tells us Jesus in us will give us the strength to resist temptation.
Finishing the Course
So many start the Christian life like a lightning flash—hot, fast and dazzling. But how many people (aged 65 and over) can you name who are finishing the course with sustained enthusiasm and vigour?
Letters to God
There is nothing too big and nothing too small for God. For some reason, as we age, we forget there’s nothing God doesn’t care about in our lives.
Crucial Questions: How Do I Reconcile with Someone Who Hurt Me?
Few things hurt like betrayal by a close friend. When private words become gossip, trust is broken—and the pain runs deep. If you're feeling that weight, you're not alone.
A Hope Transplant: The Essential Operation
How would you define hope? In what way would your definition apply to a local church? What if hope were missing from a congregation? Would anybody notice? We’ll think about these and other things as we allow Peter’s words to guide us into the truth about hope. These passages of Scripture suggest several ingredients that must be present if hope is to remain a vital part of a church’s life.
