The Word On Demand

You want to make progress in the Christian life, but you feel stuck. You’ve lost momentum. Pastor Colin talks about the key to progress in the Christian life, and where all progress starts.

When you talk with someone about Jesus and the Gospel, do you feel like you have to answer every single question they ask? Find out why that’s not necessary—and often not advisable. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg wraps up a study in 1 Timothy. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part...

The Apostle Paul said the Lord had allowed a “thorn in the flesh” not to only enter, but remain in his life. It’s a detail the Holy Spirit led him to write in the Bible because it’s a message we need to hear and learn from. In this episode, David Wollen asks pastor and author Ste Casey about why the Lord allows thorns in our lives and how we they can help us grow in Christ.

We would love to pray for you! Please send us your requests here . -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org . Find more encouragement on Instagr...

How many of us are up in the wee hours of the morning worrying if the sun will rise? Didn’t it rise yesterday? And the day before? Has it not risen every day in all of human history? When something has been that reliable in the past, we can trust it will be reliable in the future. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us pause and consider the faithfulness and reliability of the...

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble. In John 16:33, He tells His disciples, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life, but we never have to face it alone. Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty, a family crisis, or an unexpected loss, God's presence and faithfulness re...

Sometimes, life throws more at you than you think you can handle — and it’s easy to lose sight of who you are. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight teens who open up about what drove them to the edge, from battling depression and losing a brother to numbing pain with drugs and alcohol. Both share honestly about what happens when you start living for everyone else — or try to escape...

Do you pray for revival but take no action, or work hard without seeking God? Discover the powerful balance of living with urgency and dependence. Learn to work for the kingdom as if it all depends on you, and pray fervently as if it all depends on God, paving the way for a restored heart and a transformed community. Resources Message Notes Special Offers Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram A...

While writing her book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, Shaunti Feldhahn did a massive research study involving thousands of married couples. Her follow-up interviews with hundreds of couples who had the happiest marriages revealed some simple attitudes and actions that can help your marriage today! Get "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages" free with your gift. Simple...

Mark 3:1–6 Doing right is hard enough. Doing right while critics scrutinize your every move takes real courage. A man with a withered hand stood in the synagogue as the Pharisees watched, waiting to pounce if Jesus healed on the Sabbath. He healed him anyway. Pastor Chuck Swindoll turns to Mark 3:1–6, contrasting Jesus’ warm compassion with the Pharisees’ cold indifference and underscoring the cal...

Often you hear politicians and others talk about their legacy. They want to have a place in the history books. But the legacy we should be concerned about as Christ-followers is not trying to make a name for ourselves. Rather, we should want to live a life that will inspire, encourage, and motivate others to live godly lives. We should genuinely long to hear Jesus say to us, “Well done, good and f...

Are you standing at the edge of a new season?  Today on BOLD STEPS , Mark Jobe opens Joshua chapter 3 with a message called The Crossing .  A crossing is a critical moment of transition ... it can lead you into God’s intended destination, or it can become a place of danger and poor decisions.  Learn how to prepare for your own crossing and step out in obedience ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor...

You’re sorry, again, for the same thing. So what does actual repentance look like? If you’re wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding, pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight. He gets real about owning what’s actually inside us—and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we’re meant to be. Show Note...

AI can answer a question, but because it's not a person, it can't answer people. __________ Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at  colsoncenter.org/colorado .

If we’re going to combat the lies that come at us from all sides, we need an arsenal of truth. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth encourages you to prepare for challenges by soaking in Scripture. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: 2027 ROH Calendar: Wonder of the Word . The 2027 Revive Our Hearts ministry calendar is themed around Wonder of the Word. This calendar is a daily prompt to retur...

Don't give up when the struggle comes. God sees the full picture when we can only see the pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people believe angels are real, leading them to seek spiritual experiences. But when the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah, fear fell on him. In this message from Luke 1, Pastor Lutzer gives three reasons why angels are so popular and how they serve God. Not every friendly angel comes from heaven. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtw...

This hour, Christian counselor Joe Dallas will join us to explain how we handle the issues raised by the LGBT community. How do we respond in love while never being ashamed of the Truth? Have we gotten to the point where we think love is total acceptance of something, even if Scripture says it wrong, or does love mean loving someone enough to always speak the truth? Join us for an important conver...

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio. They can also create opportunities for generosity. As the end of the year approaches, you may be thinking about charitable giving. But have you considered giving directly from your investments? On the next Faith & Finance Live , Rob West and Brian Mumbert explore how generosity can be part of your investment strategy. Then, it’s on to calls. T...

To do this, is to trace the lines of grace and find that God has been with you all along. Allison Byxbe reveals that journaling your life can open your heart and show you things you can’t find any other way. Are you looking for a fresh way to hear and experience God? Do you need to find shelter beneath his wings? Hear encouragement for your soul on Chris Fabry Live . Featured resources: Journaling...

You can tell what kind of bird you’re looking at by its distinguishing marks. So, what are the distinguishing marks of a Christian? Pastor Colin talks about how you would know it if you actually spotted one.

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage: Jude 1:1-4 The Book of Jude warns us of the apostasy that will take place in the Last Days, in which many will turn away from the faith. But we do not have to live in fear of losing our salvation. This book can be seen as a believer’s security blanket in dark days. Jude 4 says, “For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condem...

Are you able to share the Gospel clearly and confidently without wandering off on rabbit trails? Learn why every believer should understand the Gospel, eagerly proclaim it, and guard it against false teaching. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part...

What is God up to when you pray and nothing seems to change? Or when prayers seem to go unanswered for a long time? Is God working in our waiting? In this episode, David Wollen is joined by British pastor and author Ste Casey to talk about what it means to persevere with hope in Christ when the Lord allows a “thorn in the flesh” in your life.

We would love to pray for you! Please send us your requests here . -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org . Find more encouragement on Instagr...