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On trial for his life and surrounded by false witnesses, Stephen gazed toward heaven and saw Jesus. From his sermon series in the book of Acts, today R.C. Sproul discusses the courageous faith and bold message of the first martyr of the ancient church.

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What you know can leave you unaffected. What you celebrate can shape your life. Pastor Colin talks about the significance of what we celebrate as the people of God.

U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON — joining us from the campaign trail in Colorado Springs, CO — says Americans must wake up to the dangers of “crazy Communists” in the Democratic Party or the Midterm elections will turn our country into something unrecognizable; he announced a website www.ContrastForAmerica.com so voters can compare the two major parties.

Congressman RICK CRAWFORD (R-AR) Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee provides an overview of the latest developments in the Middle East including America’s increasing use of drone technology.

JEFF CLARK of the Oversight Project zeroes-in on DOJ indictments o...

Rich Griffith, Chief Development Officer for Global Action, served as a pastor and played seven seasons in the NFL before the Lord led him to serve pastors and Christian leaders around the world, including many in restricted nations and hostile areas. Rich has had many exciting career highlights, but his favorite is watching these Christian leaders complete their training.

"To me, the most incredible thing I've experienced is a graduation." Rich says, "The tears in their eyes… because they felt a calling of God."

Rich shares his joy at being able to provide tools and kn...

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18).

A blind beggar’s vision was miraculously restored when he encountered Jesus—but that’s not all! This once hopeless and helpless man’s life was completely transformed. Find out what a genuine response of faith entails, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

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Hope in the Night - Starting a Ministry

Jesus does more than save individuals. He's building an entire community of believers. Today, Sinclair Ferguson explains that belonging to the church is vital for the Christian life.

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When things happen that we don't understand, God desires for us to ask, "Lord, what are you saying?"

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Massachusetts has a new abortion law that some have likened to partial birth abortion. A new government report unveils extreme levels of fraud in gender conversion clinics. And what's going on in the WNBA

Segment 1 – Massachusetts New Abortion Law; Fraud in Gender Clinics; WNBA Craziness

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Hope in the Night-Choosing a Church

If you’ve ever tried to stand up for your faith in a hostile setting, you know all about the subtle ways people can twist your words. In this study of Matthew 22 and 23, see how Jesus—the most brilliant person who ever walked the earth—stood up to three different kinds of intellectual attack.

Jesus at the home of Martha and Mary; how easily frustrations can lead to disharmony; based on Luke 10:38-42.Order the full message on MP3 here. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

What happens when a culture becomes more hostile toward Christians and toward the church? Pastor Colin talks about the positive effect that this can have on the church.

In today’s message, “The Price of Leadership,” Pastor Jack Graham teaches on the dramatic story of David and his leadership. Leadership should be influential and inspiring and visionary. But there is a price to pay for leadership, he teaches, and David paid the price To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111

While King Amaziah did what was right in God's eyes, his fatal flaw is that he did not follow the Lord with a whole heart. King Amaziah represents today's Christian who is half-hearted. Like so many of the kings he started out well but did not finish well. Learn the many principles from his life in this powerful sermon.

The enemy is constantly tempting us to avoid the things that cause us pain. Yet, when we see our trials through God’s eyes, we can obtain the growth God wants us to receive. Join Rabbi as he teaches us how to stay grounded in God’s supernatural strategy for breakthrough.

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Satan’s goal has always been worship. In this powerful final message, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals how the devil offered Jesus instant power without the Cross—exposing his hatred of God’s redemptive plan.

But Jesus did not bow. He refused the shortcut, rejected instant gratification, and stood firm on the authoritative Word of God. The sinless Son of God answered, “Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” Through obedience, suffering, and the Cross, Christ secured the victory Satan tried to steal.

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus came to heal with authority, over suffering, and even over death itself. It’s why understanding His purpose can reshape the way we see God, His offer of healing and His desire to save us.

Dr. Richard Swenson, author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin, writes that we need room to breathe—freedom to think, permission to heal, and space for relationships that can easily be starved by the relentless pace of life.

That may describe more people today than ever. Many of us are physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially overloaded. There never seems to be enough time, money, or energy left at the end of the day to recover before everything starts again at full speed.

The answer, at least in part, is something our culture often neglects: margin.

At this very moment, evil forces are working behind-the-scenes to bring about total destruction. And in the final years of Earth’s history, Satan will receive some additional help from two key individuals. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains who the antichrist and the false prophet are and what they will be doing during the Tribulation.

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In this week's Q&A episode, Mark tackles topics like guiding a 16-year-old boy struggling with pornography, supporting a daughter diagnosed with depression and mood disorders after divorce, and responding when kids face unkindness at school. Mark also addresses what to do when your teen would rather play video games than connect with family. With a focus on building authentic relationships and engaging conversations, he offers strategies to encourage accountability, nurture emotional health and create alternatives that draw your teen closer to you.

Have a question for Mark? Go to markgregston.com to send it in!

“When you’re dead, you’re dead.” We may hear this expression a lot—but is it true? Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines how the Bible describes death and points out why it doesn’t actually end our existence.

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Do you know someone with an anger problem? Anger is one of the most difficult emotions to get under control. But there is hope! Chip shows you a solution, from God’s Word, that will give you specific, strategic help for overcoming anger.

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What if your child’s biggest challenge is actually their greatest strength? Dr. Kathy Koch explores life-changing insights from her book 8 Great Smarts, revealing how every child is uniquely wired with different kinds of intelligence – from the nonstop talker to the deep thinker, the music-maker to the curious questioner. Learn how to recognize your child’s natural strengths, nurture what makes them come alive, and stop unintentionally paralyzing their "smarts."
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Job 4–7 In Job 4–7, we encounter Eliphaz: one of Job’s legalistic and judgmental friends. His penalizing words only amplify Job’s suffering. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he examines the condemnation and rebuke of a friend with hasty assumptions. Sometimes we pridefully think we understand everything that happens. In reality, God’s ways are different from our own. Seek understanding and compassion instead!

Many of us want to grow closer to God but can never seem to find the time. How we use our time defines our effectiveness for God. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares five steps to redeem the time we've been given. When we prioritize time with Jesus, our devotion for Him overcomes the distractions and sins holding us back.

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Life will hurt you. People will disappoint you. Some wounds cut so deep that bitterness feels justified. But bitterness never heals—it only hardens. Through the remarkable story of Joseph, Pastor Jeff shares practical biblical wisdom for trusting God when you've been wronged, waiting on His justice, and finding freedom from the resentment that can steal your joy. Learn how to keep your heart soft when life gets hard.

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the life of Simon Peter—who crumbled at crunch time yet became a man of great courage—to show that spiritual, moral, and relational courage flow from walking with the Son, worshiping the Father, and witnessing through the Spirit, reminding believers that Jesus sees their potential and restores them when they fail.

Man was not made for the Sabbath; the Sabbath was made for man.  

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When trials come, it can feel like God Himself has turned against us. Today, Derek Thomas reflects on Job's longing for someone to plead his case before the Lord.

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