The Bridge Austin

Clutter can crowd out what really matters—on our desks, in our homes, and especially in our hearts. In this message, Dr. Tony Evans explains how removing distractions makes room for God’s Word to transform our lives.

One of the most amazing things about God is that He gave us free will. God created us to have a relationship with Him, but more importantly, He desires for us to choose Him willingly. In today's message, Pastor Chris emphasizes that God does not want us to spend eternity separated from Him. That’s why He sent His Son, Jesus, to take our place on the cross. We should have been the ones bearing the consequences of our sins, but out of His love, Jesus chose to take our place. 

In this episode, Rabbi Schneider draws on both Biblical facts and personal experience to tackle the question: Can a Christian be possessed by demons?

Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the Pharisee and the tax collector both came to the temple to pray, but it was the tax collector who God listened to. The sinner’s desire for mercy captured God’s heart, and He answered his prayer.

The post Parable Of The Pharisee & Sinner – A first appeared on Pastor Jack Hibbs.

Pastor Kevin Thompson offers practical advice for maintaining a healthy and happy marriage in a discussion based on his book Happily: 8 Commitments of Couples Who Laugh, Love.

Receive the book A Rebel’s Manifesto plus a free audio download of “Laughing, Loving, and Lasting With Your Spouse” for your donation of any amount!

Get More Episode Resources 

If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. 

Sometimes, after we put on sunglasses, we realize how harsh the light really was? That’s sort of a picture of life without God – blinding, confusing, and glaring. Well, here on National Sunglasses Day, Pastor Greg Laurie shares how seeing life through the lens of God’s truth changes everything. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, from a Harvest Crusade message, Pastor Greg takes us to Jesus’ answer to the question, “what good thing must I do to have eternal life?”

Learn more about this year's Harvest Crusade!

---

Become a Harvest Partner this month and receive Life Hacks, Pastor Greg Laurie’s thoughtful book in which he imparts years of wisdom gathered as a Christ-follower, pastor, evangelist, husband, and more.

Support the show: https://harvest.org/support

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you read the headlines these days, our country seems to be spiraling deeper and deeper into moral decline. Behaviors that were taboo fifty years ago are now widely accepted and even celebrated. How much worse will things get? Dr. Robert Jeffress explains why our country’s rapid spiritual deterioration will ultimately lead to its demise.

To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.

For many, finding hope in success, fame, or wealth has proven futile. For others, hope in a person has proved disappointing and painful. So, if you're looking for hope that actually delivers, where do you look? Join Chip to find out.

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

Broadcast Resource

• Download Free MP3
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• "I Choose Joy" Book
• "I Choose Joy" Home Church Study

Mid Year Match

• Mid Year Match

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the theme of "Camo Couture" to encourage fathers to embrace authentic faith by putting on the righteousness of Christ rather than hiding behind worldly camouflage, emphasizing the importance of living boldly and visibly for God in today's culture.