Sermon Notes
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Trembling At God's Word
God is impressed by our desire when we yield ourselves to His awesome Word.
The Downward Path To A Broken Life
The world is full of miserable people. You don’t have to be one of them.
The Priority of Prayer
As believers, prayer is our most profitable activity.
Making Wise Decisions
Decisions don’t have to be stressful.
What Does Obedience Require?
Obeying God is not an option for believers; it is a requirement.
Obedience In The Life Of The Believer
Obedience or rebellion—with God there is no middle ground.
Are You Getting in God's Way?
Learn how and when to “back off“ by becoming more aware of God’s protective love for others.
Being An Encourager
Encouragement is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.
The Bible: More Than a Book
The Bible is no ordinary book; it is the unfolding revelation of almighty God.
Why Do We Waver In Our Faith?
What happens when we waver between our own thoughts and those of our Lord?
Your Convictions About The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ
The good news isn’t just that Jesus died for our sins. It’s that He rose again!
Your Convictions About The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ
We may feel far removed from the events that happened at Calgary that day, but the crucifixion of Jesus still remains at the heart of the Christian life.
A Warning Against Drifting
Drifting is dangerous. It’s time for Christians to anchor themselves in the Word of God.
Your Convictions About Eternal Security
All who are in Christ have the precious gift of knowing their eternal destination.
Your Convictions About Prayer
Does God really answer the prayers of His children?
Your Convictions About God
Amid the various opinions about God's character, strength, and will, what do you believe about God?
Your Convictions About The Bible
Of all the books ever written, there is only one that is utterly infallible, timeless, and completely trustworthy—the Bible.
Your Personal Convictions
Do you live a life of compromise or conviction?
The Key To Answered Prayer
Are you using prayer to develop your intimacy with God?
Strong Friendships – Part 2
Deep, lasting friendships are worth the time and energy. Will you invest?
Strong Friendships – Part 1
God desires for us to pursue deep friendships that reflect Him.
The Requirements of Obedience
How do you define obedience?
The Faith To Follow
Whether you are lost or saved, you exercise belief by what you do.
Listening To God
When we stop striving and dive into God's word, we open the door to experience His many blessings.
Guided By God
We must completely surrender to God if our actions are to reflect His glory.
The Believer's War Room
Prayer is critical. Make sure you have a place for it!
Because He Lives
The resurrection isn’t just hope for the future; it’s power in the present.
Right Thinking About Death and Resurrection
There is no reason to fear death if we honestly make a decision to trust Jesus and enter into a personal relationship with Him.
Thanksgiving In The Midst Of Adversity
With gratitude comes a whole host of benefits—greater awareness of His presence, increased trust, and decreased anxiety.
In The Midst Of Adversity
With gratitude comes a whole host of benefits—greater awareness of His presence, increased trust, and decreased anxiety.
Growing In Our Adversity
Like any good father, God wants to see His children grow.
An Intimate Look At Adversity
Adversity is a universal human experience—and not one that we particularly enjoy.
The Great I Am
The sacredness of God’s name represents all that He is.
The Good Side Of Inadequacy
It’s natural and normal to feel inadequate. But can any good come from it? Yes, because it can be an opportunity for spiritual growth.
Those Feelings Of Inadequacy
No one is adequate within themselves to be saved or to serve God effectively.
When We Don't Understand Why
What is a mystery to us is never a mystery to God.
The Love of God
There’s no greater love than the divine, unconditional love God offers. It’s up to us to embrace it.
Peace on Earth
Our peace should be based on a relationship—a relationship to one Person, and that’s Jesus Christ.
The Celebration of Christmas
In this sermon, Dr. Stanley explores a biblical story of hopelessness and how Jesus can change our hopeless perspective into joy we can only imagine.
When All Hope Is Gone
In this sermon, Dr. Stanley explores a biblical story of hopelessness and how Jesus can change our hopeless perspective into joy we can only imagine.
Is Something Missing In Your Life?
If you look at your life and feel you need a change, ask yourself what’s missing?
Overflowing with Gratitude
As Christians, we have so much for which to be thankful.
To Whom Are You Listening?
Do we let instant communication, and entertainment drown out the voice of God?
Real Freedom
The word “freedom” is usually associated with the right to live as we please and pursue our ambitions and dreams.
Obeying God
Partial obedience is the greatest enemy to obedience.
Lessons Learned in the Temptation of Jesus
We live in a corrupt world where temptation is a part of everyday life.
The Missing Link
To live victoriously, our sin should result in sorrow and repentance.
How to Claim A Promise
Our entire belief system is based on the promises of God, and we can trust Him to be faithful to keep them all.
The Fulfillment of a Promise
God offers us many wonderful promises in His Word. Are we taking advantage of them?
God's Precious Promises
Many Christians are spiritually wealthy, but don't act like it and often choose to live as paupers. Unfortunately, many believers don't understand their true wealth. In this message, Dr. Stanley shares the rich promises to remember about our faith.
Our God of Promise
The entire Christian life is built on promises, including those for eternal life and resurrection. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains why we know God will keep His promises—because He is truthful, faithful, immutable, and loving.
Loving God
If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, words alone are not proof of love. In fact, we use the word love rather loosely, ascribing it to the most treasured people in our lives as well as our trivial preferences.
Thinking Through Your Friendships
Friendships are a gift from God, and the most blessed one is with Him.
Dealing With Anxiety
Our anxiety should be placed in the hands of the Father who knows all things.
Meditating on the Word of God
What are the benefits of meditating on God's Word?