The Light

The forces of evil may appear powerful, but their end has already been determined.

In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Revelation to expose Satan’s final rebellion, the rise of the Antichrist, and the deception of the false prophet. He also warns that the spirit of antichrist is already at work wherever the divinity of Jesus Christ is denied and the Gospel is corrupted.

Yet believers do not face the future in fear. The Lamb who was slain has already won the decisive victory. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus defeated sin and death, and He will ultimately crush every power that opposes His Kingdom.

This episode calls believers to:

• Repent of compromise and spiritual complacency,
• Stand firmly on Biblical Truth,
• Reject every false gospel,
• Intercede for those trapped in deception,
• Trust the sealing and protection of the Holy Spirit,
• Proclaim Jesus Christ as the only Savior and coming King.

Satan’s defeat is certain. Christ’s victory is complete. And the Church must faithfully proclaim the Gospel until He returns.

Scripture Focus: Revelation 12; Revelation 13; Revelation 11;

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During his final 40 days, Jesus reviews Scripture with the apostles, teaching that his suffering, death, and resurrection stand at the center of everything Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms foretold (Luke 24:44-49). Dr. John pushes back on modern attempts to recast Jesus as a political revolutionary or social reformer, insisting his real message — repentance and forgiveness through the cross — is what he entrusted to the apostles to build the church upon.

The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

Follow along with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to hear how God finally answers Job in chapter 38.

From the Series: Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance

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If someone went over your life with a fine-tooth comb, what would he find? As Chuck says, the rewards of a life well-lived never end. They continue from generation to generation.

How do you calculate the value of your work? Is it by the salary you earn? How fulfilling your work is? Whether your job leaves time for family life? Well, the importance of work goes beyond all those things. See what truly gives value to the work you do as John MacArthur offers some biblical Wisdom for the Workplace.

Favoritism in a family can leave lasting wounds, especially when a child feels overlooked, unwanted, or less valued than their siblings. Whether it happens through obvious comparisons or subtle differences in attention, playing favorites can damage relationships and shape how children see themselves for years to come. Scripture offers a clear warning: God does not show favoritism.

James 2:1 calls Christians to reject favoritism, reminding us that partiality has no place in a life devoted to Jesus. Parents can be tempted to favor one child because of personality, responsibility, or shared interests, but every child needs to know they are equally loved and valued. For those who have experienced the pain of favoritism, God’s love offers hope and a foundation for healing. And when we recognize that our own favoritism has hurt others, humility, apology, and a commitment to change can help begin the process of restoration.

Highlights

• Why favoritism can create lasting emotional wounds within families
• How playing favorites can affect both the favored child and overlooked siblings
• What James 2:1 teaches Christians about showing partiality
• Why God’s love provides hope for those who have felt overlooked or unwanted
• How parents can work toward showing each child equal love and value
• The importance of apologizing when favoritism has caused hurt
• Practical questions for recognizing favoritism and taking steps toward reconciliation

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Full Transcript Below:

The Importance of Avoiding Favoritism
By Vivian Bricker

Bible Reading:
“My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism” (James 2:1). 

Favoritism occurred in my family as my dad’s favorite was the oldest child, and my mom’s favorite was the middle child. As the youngest of three, I was never chosen as the favorite. Instead, I was seen as the “extra” child. As one can imagine, this has caused me to have long-lasting problems, such as a negative self-view and low self-esteem. 

If you genuinely want to obey God, you must give up the practice of playing favorites. Favoritism only hurts your children and makes them second-guess themselves. 

Studies have shown that the oldest child tends to be the favorite, often because they are more like their parents or take on more responsibilities than younger siblings. It is time to change these statistics; there needs to be equal love for each child. Within the family of God, there is no room for favoritism.