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What does Paul mean when he calls Christians living letters (2 Corinthians 3:3)?Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll three imperative questions every believer must answer to leave their distinguishing mark (2 Thessalonians 3:16–18).Let your life be a compelling “letter” of God’s presence, grace, and peace, and live as an authentic representative of the King. To support this ministry financially, vi...

What does Paul mean when he calls Christians living letters (2 Corinthians 3:3)?Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll three imperative questions every believer must answer to leave their distinguishing mark (2 Thessalonians 3:16–18).Let your life be a compelling “letter” of God’s presence, grace, and peace, and live as an authentic representative of the King. To support this ministry financially, vi...

Christ’s imminent return doesn’t grant believers a free pass to stand on the sidelines, idly watching the skies and neglecting responsibility. Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s challenge to reject lukewarm Christianity and embrace active involvement in your faith and local church. Discover the meaning of Paul’s words in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, “if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat...

Christ’s imminent return doesn’t grant believers a free pass to stand on the sidelines, idly watching the skies and neglecting responsibility. Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s challenge to reject lukewarm Christianity and embrace active involvement in your faith and local church. Discover the meaning of Paul’s words in 2 Thessalonians 3:10, “if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat...

How do pastors and flocks stick together? Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonians instructs believers on strengthening the pastor-flock relationship in the local church (2 Thessalonians 3:1–5). Tune in to discover Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s secrets to long-term ministry success. Learn the essential qualities of both pastors and congregants. Commit to praying for your minister and church body. Watc...

How do pastors and flocks stick together? Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonians instructs believers on strengthening the pastor-flock relationship in the local church (2 Thessalonians 3:1–5). Tune in to discover Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s secrets to long-term ministry success. Learn the essential qualities of both pastors and congregants. Commit to praying for your minister and church body. Watc...

How do pastors and flocks stick together? Paul’s relationship with the Thessalonians instructs believers on strengthening the pastor-flock relationship in the local church (2 Thessalonians 3:1–5). Tune in to discover Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s secrets to long-term ministry success. Learn the essential qualities of both pastors and congregants. Commit to praying for your minister and church body. Watc...

One single thread weaves humanity together: the reality of suffering. But God speaks to us in our pain and invites us to care for the suffering. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 on four principles for loving those in pain. Listen to God in your pain. Show compassion to others as they experience life’s sorrows. Stand firm and hold on as you glean the benef...

One single thread weaves humanity together: the reality of suffering. But God speaks to us in our pain and invites us to care for the suffering. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 on four principles for loving those in pain. Listen to God in your pain. Show compassion to others as they experience life’s sorrows. Stand firm and hold on as you glean the benef...

One single thread weaves humanity together: the reality of suffering. But God speaks to us in our pain and invites us to care for the suffering. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 on four principles for loving those in pain. Listen to God in your pain. Show compassion to others as they experience life’s sorrows. Stand firm and hold on as you glean the benef...

The future is safe and secure for those who have faith in Jesus Christ. Those who have rejected Him as Lord and Savior face great judgment, destruction, and the coming days of lawlessness. Learn from Paul’s words in 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 about the end times. Discover the difference between the Day of Christ and the Day of the Lord—one results in relief, the other in great sadness. Listen to Pasto...

The future is safe and secure for those who have faith in Jesus Christ. Those who have rejected Him as Lord and Savior face great judgment, destruction, and the coming days of lawlessness. Learn from Paul’s words in 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 about the end times. Discover the difference between the Day of Christ and the Day of the Lord—one results in relief, the other in great sadness. Listen to Pasto...

Paul prayed fervently for the faith of the Thessalonians. He watched God grant them peace, comfort, deliverance, and courage through their trials. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the necessity of unceasing prayer—not just for yourself but for others (2 Thessalonians 1:11–12). Imagine all God might do through your faithful intercession! Believers experience real joy when they see God work as a...

Paul prayed fervently for the faith of the Thessalonians. He watched God grant them peace, comfort, deliverance, and courage through their trials. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the necessity of unceasing prayer—not just for yourself but for others (2 Thessalonians 1:11–12). Imagine all God might do through your faithful intercession! Believers experience real joy when they see God work as a...

So often, we misinterpret God’s patience as His absence. We want God to act on our timeline and according to our ways. But in Isaiah 55:8, God declares, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways” (NASB).Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this insightful, theological message on 2 Thessalonians 1:5–10. God will glorify the afflicted in eternity because of their belief. And He will...

So often, we misinterpret God’s patience as His absence. We want God to act on our timeline and according to our ways. But in Isaiah 55:8, God declares, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways” (NASB).Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this insightful, theological message on 2 Thessalonians 1:5–10. God will glorify the afflicted in eternity because of their belief. And He will...

Despite heavy persecution and affliction, the Thessalonians persevered in faith. Paul affirmed them, knowing the importance of the right word spoken at the right time. In this introductory message on 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents the content and key themes of the letter. He also evaluates Paul’s specific affirmation for suffering Christians. Give thanks for the family of Go...

Despite heavy persecution and affliction, the Thessalonians persevered in faith. Paul affirmed them, knowing the importance of the right word spoken at the right time. In this introductory message on 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents the content and key themes of the letter. He also evaluates Paul’s specific affirmation for suffering Christians. Give thanks for the family of Go...

Despite heavy persecution and affliction, the Thessalonians persevered in faith. Paul affirmed them, knowing the importance of the right word spoken at the right time. In this introductory message on 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4, Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents the content and key themes of the letter. He also evaluates Paul’s specific affirmation for suffering Christians. Give thanks for the family of Go...

In some of Paul’s final words in his first letter to the Thessalonians, he writes, “God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful” (1 Thessalonians 5:24).With Pastor Chuck Swindoll, examine Paul’s profound farewell to the Thessalonians. Reflect on the God of peace and grace. Remember the cross. Live out the great truths found in this small but impactful letter. To support this minist...

In some of Paul’s final words in his first letter to the Thessalonians, he writes, “God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful” (1 Thessalonians 5:24).With Pastor Chuck Swindoll, examine Paul’s profound farewell to the Thessalonians. Reflect on the God of peace and grace. Remember the cross. Live out the great truths found in this small but impactful letter. To support this minist...

Do you have the courage to be contagious? No, we’re not talking about spreading an infectious disease! But rather joyful courage, no matter the circumstances you face. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he presents what is continually appropriate and occasionally uncertain for believers (1 Thessalonians 5:16–22).Joy, prayer, and gratitude mark the life of a “contagious” Christian. Put them into practic...

Do you have the courage to be contagious? No, we’re not talking about spreading an infectious disease! But rather joyful courage, no matter the circumstances you face. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he presents what is continually appropriate and occasionally uncertain for believers (1 Thessalonians 5:16–22).Joy, prayer, and gratitude mark the life of a “contagious” Christian. Put them into practic...

Gift-giving brings great joy for both the giver and the receiver. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15, Paul presents a list of “gifts” Christians can give to others in the family of God. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss what the church is all about. Learn how to respect your leaders, live in peace, encourage the fainthearted, and more. Rely on God’s strength and power to help you better love t...

Gift-giving brings great joy for both the giver and the receiver. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15, Paul presents a list of “gifts” Christians can give to others in the family of God. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss what the church is all about. Learn how to respect your leaders, live in peace, encourage the fainthearted, and more. Rely on God’s strength and power to help you better love t...