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Religion draws lines around who’s in and who’s out, but Jesus consistently crossed those lines. He called a despised tax collector named Levi to follow Him, crossing every line religion had drawn. The religious leaders were scandalized. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unpacks Mark 2:13–17, showing that Jesus intentionally pursued the very people the religious establishment rejected. He declared, “I have com...

Religion draws lines around who’s in and who’s out, but Jesus consistently crossed those lines. He called a despised tax collector named Levi to follow Him, crossing every line religion had drawn. The religious leaders were scandalized. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unpacks Mark 2:13–17, showing that Jesus intentionally pursued the very people the religious establishment rejected. He declared, “I have com...

Four determined friends, one stretcher, and a hole torn through a stranger’s roof. That’s how a paralyzed man landed at the feet of Jesus. But before healing the man’s body, Jesus addressed his deeper need: the forgiveness of sins. From Mark 2:1–12, Pastor Chuck Swindoll recounts a dramatic miracle that unveiled Jesus’ divine authority to forgive. While the scribes silently criticized, Jesus prove...

Four determined friends, one stretcher, and a hole torn through a stranger’s roof. That’s how a paralyzed man landed at the feet of Jesus. But before healing the man’s body, Jesus addressed his deeper need: the forgiveness of sins. From Mark 2:1–12, Pastor Chuck Swindoll recounts a dramatic miracle that unveiled Jesus’ divine authority to forgive. While the scribes silently criticized, Jesus prove...

Some conditions run deeper than the skin, and so does the shame that comes with them. A leper knelt before Jesus with a desperate plea: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus touched the untouchable. Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Mark 1:40–45, illustrating how leprosy in the Bible mirrors the spiritual disease of sin—an internal condition beyond every human...

Some conditions run deeper than the skin, and so does the shame that comes with them. A leper knelt before Jesus with a desperate plea: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus touched the untouchable. Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Mark 1:40–45, illustrating how leprosy in the Bible mirrors the spiritual disease of sin—an internal condition beyond every human...

Busy days rarely lead to quiet mornings. But after teaching crowds, casting out demons, and healing Peter’s mother-in-law, Jesus rose before sunrise and sought out a solitary place to pray. From Mark 1:29–39, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws three lessons from a single day in Jesus’ life. Compassion moves us toward real needs, humility keeps us gracious, and time alone with the Father keeps ambitions i...

Busy days rarely lead to quiet mornings. But after teaching crowds, casting out demons, and healing Peter’s mother-in-law, Jesus rose before sunrise and sought out a solitary place to pray. From Mark 1:29–39, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws three lessons from a single day in Jesus’ life. Compassion moves us toward real needs, humility keeps us gracious, and time alone with the Father keeps ambitions i...

Mark 1:21–28In a world of competing voices, whose word can you trust? When Jesus taught in the synagogue at Capernaum, the people were astonished. Unlike the scribes, He spoke with authority, and even the demons obeyed Him. Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Mark 1:21–28, revealing how Jesus’ teaching and His confrontation with an unclean spirit displayed an authority no one had ever witnessed. His words...

Mark 1:21–28In a world of competing voices, whose word can you trust? When Jesus taught in the synagogue at Capernaum, the people were astonished. Unlike the scribes, He spoke with authority, and even the demons obeyed Him. Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Mark 1:21–28, revealing how Jesus’ teaching and His confrontation with an unclean spirit displayed an authority no one had ever witnessed. His words...

Mark 1:14–20Nearly everyone longs for a clear sense of purpose—yet leaving the familiar behind is another matter entirely. When Jesus called His first disciples beside the Sea of Galilee, He didn’t issue a theological lecture. He simply said, “Follow Me.”From Mark 1:14–20, Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the Savior’s call on Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Jesus’ call was personal, authoritative, a...

Mark 1:14–20Nearly everyone longs for a clear sense of purpose—yet leaving the familiar behind is another matter entirely. When Jesus called His first disciples beside the Sea of Galilee, He didn’t issue a theological lecture. He simply said, “Follow Me.”From Mark 1:14–20, Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the Savior’s call on Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Jesus’ call was personal, authoritative, a...

Mark 1:14–20Nearly everyone longs for a clear sense of purpose—yet leaving the familiar behind is another matter entirely. When Jesus called His first disciples beside the Sea of Galilee, He didn’t issue a theological lecture. He simply said, “Follow Me.”From Mark 1:14–20, Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the Savior’s call on Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Jesus’ call was personal, authoritative, a...

Mark 1:1–13When the world grows dark, advice isn’t enough—only genuinely good news will do. Before Jesus began His public ministry, God sent John the Baptizer into the wilderness to prepare the way for exactly that kind of news. Pastor Chuck Swindoll walks through Mark 1:1–13, pausing at three defining moments: Jesus’ baptism, the Father’s voice of approval, and the temptation in the wilderness. E...

Mark 1:1–13When the world grows dark, advice isn’t enough—only genuinely good news will do. Before Jesus began His public ministry, God sent John the Baptizer into the wilderness to prepare the way for exactly that kind of news. Pastor Chuck Swindoll walks through Mark 1:1–13, pausing at three defining moments: Jesus’ baptism, the Father’s voice of approval, and the temptation in the wilderness. E...

A packed schedule is not the same as a purposeful life. Nobody demonstrates the difference like Jesus, whom Mark portrays as fully engaged, constantly active, and never once rushed. He was a Servant on a mission. Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys the entire book of Mark, spotlighting its key verse, Mark 10:45, and tracing four movements in the Servant’s life: introduced and tempted, ministering and tr...

A packed schedule is not the same as a purposeful life. Nobody demonstrates the difference like Jesus, whom Mark portrays as fully engaged, constantly active, and never once rushed. He was a Servant on a mission. Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys the entire book of Mark, spotlighting its key verse, Mark 10:45, and tracing four movements in the Servant’s life: introduced and tempted, ministering and tr...

How could a compassionate, fair God allow an upright man like Job to suffer? Maybe we should let Job speak for himself! Dig deeply with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into seven lasting lessons the book of Job teaches us about our great God. Rediscover the character of God as you reflect on Job’s life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

How could a compassionate, fair God allow an upright man like Job to suffer? Maybe we should let Job speak for himself! Dig deeply with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into seven lasting lessons the book of Job teaches us about our great God. Rediscover the character of God as you reflect on Job’s life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

How could a compassionate, fair God allow an upright man like Job to suffer? Maybe we should let Job speak for himself! Dig deeply with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into seven lasting lessons the book of Job teaches us about our great God. Rediscover the character of God as you reflect on Job’s life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

Most Christians long for maturity. But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering. While it might be slow, painful, and arduous, it is necessary and worth the trek. In a concluding survey of Job, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves. Which of these lessons addresses your situation? Meditate on the truth and apply it today! To sup...

Most Christians long for maturity. But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering. While it might be slow, painful, and arduous, it is necessary and worth the trek. In a concluding survey of Job, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves. Which of these lessons addresses your situation? Meditate on the truth and apply it today! To sup...

Most Christians long for maturity. But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering. While it might be slow, painful, and arduous, it is necessary and worth the trek. In a concluding survey of Job, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves. Which of these lessons addresses your situation? Meditate on the truth and apply it today! To sup...

“Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting” (Psalm 126:5 NASB). Morning dawns for Job after many long nights filled with tears. Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds upon the blessings and the rewards God gifted Job (Job 42). In this message, you’ll also find wisdom for aging well. Experience the fulfillment and satisfaction of a man who proved faithful through suffering in this culminati...

“Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting” (Psalm 126:5 NASB). Morning dawns for Job after many long nights filled with tears. Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds upon the blessings and the rewards God gifted Job (Job 42). In this message, you’ll also find wisdom for aging well. Experience the fulfillment and satisfaction of a man who proved faithful through suffering in this culminati...