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In this episode of After God's Heart, Dr. Biles continues a series through the book of Joshua entitled Living Courageously. This message is entitled "How to Recover from a Spiritual Mistake." We will see how Joshua, in a very rare moment of misjudgment, failed to seek the Lord, and Israel paid the price for it. But, just as He does for us, God showed Joshua grace.

Today, Dr. Biles continues his sermon series through the book of Joshua entitled Living Courageously. In the first part of the message, we saw how Israel carelessly and pridefully attacked a much smaller city and was defeated. Just like they defeated a much larger city when they trusted in God, they were defeated by a much smaller city when they didn't. Open your Bibles again to Joshua 7 as Dr. Bi...

Today on "After God's Heart", Dr. Biles begins a message entitled Steps that Lead to the Valley of Trouble. It's a story of actual events in Joshua's life, but it's also a story that is relived in so many of our lives today. This message is part of a series of messages through the book of Joshua that Dr. Biles has entitled Living Courageously. Through this study, we are learning lessons of faith t...

Today, Dr. Biles continues a message from the Old Testament book of Joshua. In the first part of this message, Joshua encountered the Commander of the Lord's Army, Who instructed Joshua on their first military campaign in the New Land. We know of this event as the Battle of Jericho. Open your Bibles again to Joshua 6 as Dr. Biles concludes a message he entitled, Lace Up Your Sandals.

In this episode of After God's Heart, Dr. Biles continues a series through the book of Joshua entitled Living Courageously. The book of Joshua records the account of God fulfilling His promise to bring the children of Israel into the Promised Land. So far in the story, He's got them across the Jordan River and marked that territory so they wouldn't forget it. As we move into Joshua 6, the Bible re...

In today's After God's Heart episode, Dr. Biles continues a message entitled Stones on the Bank and in the Bed. It's a challenge from God to His people to remember all God did for them. They are charged to remember what God did for them in the wilderness and now how God brought them across the Jordan River into the land He had promised to give them 40 years ago. Open your Bibles again to Joshua 4...

Your family probably has special events that stand out in your mind. How do you remember great moments? Maybe it's with Facebook memories, a journal, old photo albums. In the Bible, when God's people wanted to mark significant events, they often made memorials. Sometimes, they were physical memorials (like rocks); sometimes, they were written down in historical records. Dr. Biles continues a serie...

Stepping out in Faith is the call of every believer. The task is different for all of us, but the faith required is the same. We're all called to believe that God can and trust that He will accomplish His purpose in our lives, no matter how difficult the challenge might be. Today, as Dr. Biles continues his Living Courageosly series, we'll see how God did exactly as He said He would. He parted the...

Welcome to episode 50 of After God's Heart. We hope you have enjoyed this program as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you every week. We're in the middle of a series on the Book of Joshua, and today, we are looking at chapter 3. To this point, God has set aside Joshua as the new leader of Israel. He has identified the task of leading Israel into the land of Israel. The task that God is askin...

Maybe the greatest word in the English language is grace. Every Christian knows it. You've experienced something that you did not and cannot deserve. You've been given life that can only come as a gift from God. Today, as Dr. Biles continues his series entitled Living Courageously we're going to look at a story of God's grace that is unexpected.

One of the great things about being a Christian for a long time is that you build up memories of all the times God has been faithful. It is those memories of how God has been faithful that help us trust that He will always be faithful. Today as Dr. Biles continues a message from Joshua 1 we're reminded of how Joshua was encouraged to be strong and courageous and how we can apply those same lessons...

We live in a world of change. In fact, change may be the most common aspect of our culture. We've grown accustomed to it. We've even come to expect it. Today, Dr. Biles is beginning a new sermon series in the book of Joshua. This is a sermon series entitled Living Courageously. The book of Joshua begins with an earthshaking change. The book traces the story of God's faithfulness to His people even...

If you just casually surf the internet, you will find all kinds of people talking about how to be content. Some will talk about a program, others about habits, and others about a certain mindset. Today, in the concluding message on the book of Philippians. Dr. Biles is going to unpack Paul's final instructions in the letter and they are about THE SECRET TO CONTENTMENT.

Almost everyone wants peace. From beauty pageant contestants to government leaders. Everyone talks about peace. But the Bible says that ultimate peace is only found in Christ. Today, as Dr. Biles continues his series through the Book of Philippians, we will see a description of the kind of peace God wants for our lives.

As Americans, we pride ourselves in our heritage. We teach our heritage to our children. We have holidays that are centered around the celebration of our citizenship. Often people from countries around the world want to come here because they know the benefits of American citizenship. But, far greater than being a citizen of America is being a citizen of heaven. Today, Dr. Biles is continuing his...

We live in a world preoccupied with many things. In our passage this morning, Paul talks about the importance of one thing. As Dr. Biles continues his series through the Book of Philippians, we are looking at Paul's priority in life and ministry. This message is entitled, "One Thing I Do".

There's a world of difference between knowing "about" someone and knowing that person. Many people in our country are fascinated by celebrities. They know facts about lifestyles, their habits, the lyrics to their songs, or the lines in their movies. They may know a lot about that person, but they don't KNOW them. Take your Bibles and turn again to Philippians 2 as Dr. Biles concludes this message...

They say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Today, as Dr. Biles continues his series through the book of Philippians, we will learn from the Apostle Paul what was the highest value in his life. More than anything else, Paul wanted to gain Christ. He gave up pursuing what didn't matter to seek what ultimately did.

In today's episode of After God's Heart, Dr. Biles continues his series entitled, To Live is Christ. This message from Philippians 2 is about finding the right man for the job. Paul considered one option but felt led of the Lord to choose another. From this passage, we learn a lesson for our lives about making wise choices.

The book of Philippians is rich in theology and pastoral appeal. Today, as Dr. Biles continues a series entitled, To Live is Christ, we'll see how Paul addressed a theological issue of our work and the work of God in us. Believers are instructed to complete the work God is providing all the ability for us to complete.

Today, as Dr. Biles concludes this message, we'll see the greatness of Christ and the standard for all of us. In this passage, Paul talks about things that have happened. The passage highlights evidence that is sometimes unseen. It is considered one of the richest passages about Christ in all of Scripture. In it, we learn about His humility as well as His exaltation. Paul began the message with a...

The Bible says that God has already given us everything necessary for life and Godliness. We are in the middle of a series through the New Testament book of Philippians. Last week, we looked at the thesis statement of Paul's life. He said, "To Live is Christ." Today, Paul examines that further by explaining how that is possible. If we are going to be like Christ, Paul says, it begins in the mind.

We are in the middle of a series entitled, To Live is Christ. It's a series through the book of Philippians. Today, Dr. Biles will complete a message that highlights the pivotal truth that God uses what happens to us for our good and His glory. Take your Bible and open again to Philippians chapter 2 and listen as Dr. Biles concludes a message entitled, "The Things that Have Happened."

Today Dr. Biles is continuing a sermon series through the Book of Philippians. The series is entitled, To Live is Christ. In this passage, Paul talks about things that have happened. In the message, Dr. Biles will highlight evidence that is sometimes unseen.

This is our first broadcast of 2024. To start this new year, Dr. Biles is beginning a new sermon series through the book of Philippians. It's a book that expresses joy, a prayer of faith, and a testimony of confidence in Christ. In this study, believers will be reminded that our life is in Christ.