In Matthew 6:1-8, Jesus teaches how we are to directly engage with God. The religious highbrows of Jesus' day gave, prayed, and fasted for the sake of demonstrating to others their spiritual devotion and superiority. How ridiculous! They used sacred practices to polish their public image instead of pursuing the presence of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unfolds the essence of Jesus' warnings to help us avoid the deadly trap of religious performance so we can have true interaction with and enjoyment of the God who made us and loves us.

Beware! Religious Performance Now Showing, Part 2

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Amid apocalyptic unraveling on earth, the apostle John sees reason for rejoicing in his vision, recorded in Revelation 7:1-17. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores this grace-filled reprieve, showcasing a delay in judgments and the sealing of the servants of God. You'll be inspired by the scene of saints hailing from every nation, tribe, and language uniting in praise and worship. Take time to dwell on God's promise to believers for vindication and eternal peace in heaven. Christ promises to wipe every tear from our eyes.

An Interlude: Earthly Restraint and Heavenly Worship, Part 3

An Interlude: Earthly Restraint and Heavenly Worship, Part 2

An Interlude: Earthly Restraint and Heavenly Worship, Part 1

Many wish they could peer deep into the future. Even Jesus' disciples wanted to know what the end of time would look like. The apostle John gets a moment-by-moment look at the last days as he witnesses the Lamb breaking the fifth and sixth seals in Revelation 6:9-17. God's justice, vengeance, and wrath are emphasized in the world's final chapter as martyrs are avenged and the earth gives way. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains why today we must proclaim God's grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love!

Beware! Religious Performance Now Showing, Part 2

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