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The Bible teaches that God established the standards for right and wrong when He laid the foundations of the world. But recently, politicians and policymakers have become self-appointed authors of moral law. Dr. Robert Jeffress shows how the spiritual decline of today’s culture is a sign of turbulent times ahead.

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Vanessa and Scott Martindale offer advice for couples on centering their blended marriage around Christ. Hear how to avoid the pitfalls of “inner vows” and prioritize each other. Vanessa and Scott will help you experience the fullness of redemption for your blended family.

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During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response from us is to give our all.

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In this program, Chip lays out three key takeaways regarding spiritual maturity - what it is not, what it is, and what we gain from it.

Introduction: Spirituality and the pursuit of hope

• For many, finding and experiencing lasting HOPE in external success, rewards, fame, and wealth have proved futile.
• For others, seeking lasting HOPE in a person or persons has proved painful and disappointing.
• As a result, the vast majority of people on the earth (all non-atheists) seek lasting HOPE via some pathway to spiritual development and maturity.

Question: How do we pursue HOPE in a world filled with pseudo-spirituality?

The Answer: Philippians 3:12-16

3 Takeaways concerning spiritual maturity:

1. Spiritual maturity does not mean we are PERFECT (or will ever be in this life).Philippians 3:12
2. Spiritual maturity does mean our lives are characterized by a PASSIONATE PURSUIT of knowing and becoming like Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
3. Spiritual maturity does mean our lives will exhibit significant SPIRITUAL PROGRESS within and without.Philippians 3:15-16

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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young suggests that Jesus would tell Jerry Jones and others not to attempt to make deals with God, but rather to accept God's terms, reflecting on the nature of divine agreements and our human tendency to negotiate with our Creator.

When times are good, it’s easy to rely on ourselves. But when calamity strikes, we need a support system. In this message from Jeremiah 17, Pastor Lutzer shows three resources we have in drought times: God’s Word, God’s presence, and God’s people. Are we connecting with fellow believers so that we can all bear fruit together?

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Called out of darkness into the light of Christ, God’s redeemed people live as exiles in this world. Today, Stephen Nichols explains what it means to maintain our distinct Christian identity as we press on toward our eternal home.

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Hebrews Chapter 6 brings a stern warning to Jewish Christians not to abandon their faith in Christ. The impossibility discussed here is not about losing salvation by committing sins, but about the deliberate, final rejection of Christ after fully knowing the truth. The chapter emphasizes that it is

impossible for God to lie and assures us of his promises. Jesus is

shown as superior to all, and faith in him is necessary for salvation.

This chapter serves as a reminder that once we have embraced the

way of righteousness and been filled with the Holy Spirit, turning

our backs on Jesus is senseless, and true believers will always

return to the Lord.

Many western countries are putting the right of conscience and speech to the test. 

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