In this episode of Serving Jesus Christ, Pastor Swanson shares an inspirational Sunday message titled,

On A Quest For The Prize!

In this message, he considers the question of. . .

"What is the point of being a Christian?"

He does so against the backdrop of the life of the Apostle Paul.

Paul strives towards the goal of knowing Jesus Christ with everything that he has.

Pastor Swanson also asks the question: Is this the same quest that we are all on?

How committed are we?

Paul wanted to reach his full potential for Jesus. . . for the glory of God.

We all need to daily ask the Lord to help us keep our eyes on the goal. We have a high calling in Christ. If we faithfully run for the prize we will receive an eternal crown. . . a crown signifying that we are one of the eternal residents of heaven. . . a son or daughter of God most high. . .and we will enjoy the privilege of living in the presence of our Lord.

Are we completely and singularly focused on Jesus Christ?

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Scripture Quotations: New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995).

 The music "Amazing Grace", "He is Lord!" and ""Holy, Holy, Holy" were arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission. 

Welcome to Saturday, March 12th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

Telling Lies

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Scripture references are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995}

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Welcome to Friday, March 11th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

Staying Clean

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Scripture references are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995}

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Welcome to Thursday, March 10th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

Self-Deception

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Scripture references are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995}

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In this episode of Serving Jesus Christ, Pastor Swanson shares an inspirational Lenten message titled,

He's Coming Back!

What’s one thing that comes up in almost every conversation between believers. . . between Christians. . . these days?

It is the Second Coming of Christ.

It is the return of Jesus Christ when He will gather up all those who have loved and served Him in this lifetime. . . whether now living or long dead.

It is an event that has been anticipated ever since Jesus left this earth. . .when He ascended back to His Father that day on the hillside in the company of His disciples.

An event that we, as believers, dream about. . . that we envision every day.

As we look across the landscape of the world’s cultures and societies. . . as we see the total lack of restraint and proliferation of evil we wonder if this is not just like the days of Noah prior to the flood.

We wonder if this is not the time when God the Father will signal His Son that today is the day.

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Scripture Quotations: New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995).

 The music "Jesus Loves Me" was arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission. The must "Jesus Paid It All" was arranged and played by Greg Howlett. Used by Permission.

Welcome to Wednesday, March 9th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

A Coming New World

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Scripture references are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995}

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Welcome to Tuesday, March 8th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

What Are You Living For?

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Scripture references are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995}

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Welcome to Monday, March 7th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

A Good Argument

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Scripture references are from the New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995}

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Welcome to Sunday, March 6th!

Today’s episode of The Cross Talk Daily Devotional is titled:

Be Careful Of The Traps

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In this episode of Serving Jesus Christ, Pastor Swanson shares an inspirational Sunday message titled,

Safety In The Arms Of God

In this message, he notes that the world is not a very safe place at the moment.

There is a great deal of turmoil everywhere we look.

As a result, there is a great deal of tragedy occurring in the lives of many people. . . devastating misfortunes that are taking place.

Have you ever wondered how you would handle. . . what you would do. . . if a great tragedy or trial occurred in your life?

Since such tragedies are the case in this world, we need to look for a source of strength that is outside this world. . . outside of what those around us and the world might provide.

But, what is this strength that is available from outside of this physical realm?

Psalm 46, which we considered in this message, began with the words. . .God is our refuge and strength.

That is our true source of strength!

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Scripture Quotations: New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995).

 The music "Revive Us Again", "O Worship The King" and "Praise Him, Praise Him" were arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.