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Has the church lost sight of its purpose? Have you? Are you in mission mode or maintenance mode? Reassess your spiritual priorities as you consider the claim only Jesus can make and the command only He can give. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

Children often look like their parents. It could be facial features, the way they move their hands as they speak, or their laugh. And a child will often mimic his parents’ mannerisms. Something about an apple not falling far from a tree. But ever since Eve was handed the fruit of one particular tree, Satan has been lying to us . . . and many now mimic his behavior. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us chart a course for our behavior from the Lord’s 10 Commandments.

Dr. Rosaria Champagne Butterfield challenges listeners to share God's love by opening their home to strangers, neighbors, and anyone in need, in a discussion based on her book The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. (Part 2 of 2)

We all have obligations, and we often don’t like them. God gave a command to Jonah, the run-away prophet, who did anything to avoid that obligation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers three lessons from Jonah’s journey. After many trials, God led Jonah to a point of decision, offering another chance to repent. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

The whole history of redemption recounts the conflict between the worship of God and the worship of idols. Today, R.C. Sproul considers what sets the one true God apart from all manmade myths. Get 'We Believe: Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2896/we-believe Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

God has created mankind with the ability to and sole purpose of having fellowship with Him.

Turning Back the  clock, listen as "Little Stu" Stu Epperson Jr interviews "Big Stu" Stu Epperson Sr. You will hear his passion for serving and mentoring young people for God.

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It’s hard to imagine being joyful in the midst of prolonged suffering, but that’s what the Bible says we should do. Find out why—and how—we can rejoice in troubled times. Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg concludes a study in Habakkuk.

What things are most important in our lives? Our computers probably know . . . oursmartphones have a good idea. Or certainly our checkbook or our charge card. Whatcaptures our attention, what steals our thoughts? What is it that’s always near the topof our minds? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that idolsare anything or anyone that takes our focus off of God. And we’ll see the Lordrecognizes the danger and mentions it in His 10 Commandments.

Dr. Rosaria Champagne Butterfield challenges listeners to share God's love by opening their home to strangers, neighbors, and anyone in need, in a discussion based on her book The Gospel Comes With a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. (Part 1 of 2)

Choices made in a moment can have repercussions that last for generations. King David made an impulsive choice regarding Bathsheba, which led to ongoing family dysfunction and sin. In this message, Pastor Lutzer points to two blessings from God amid the consequences. Cover-ups don’t work because God sees everything. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Today, guest speaker Jim Briggs brings a special message from the book of Romans.

Nature inescapably reveals that there is a God to whom we are accountable, but it doesn't reveal how we can escape God's judgment against sin. For that, we need Scripture. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the necessity of special revelation. Get 'We Believe: Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2896/we-believe Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

The disciples were ordained to “be with Him.” A disciple of Jesus is one who has a relationship with and spends time with Him.

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Rejoicing is easy when God answers our prayers the way we’d hoped or even better. What do we do, though, when our circumstances remain unchanged or become even worse? Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg looks for answers in the book of Habakkuk.

If we thought about it, many of us could name our 10 favorite movies . . . our 10 favorite actors . . . our 10 favorite songs . . . our 10 favorite meals. But what about God’s top 10 instructions, carved on stone tablets and hand-delivered to Moses on Mt. Sinai? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us dig in to those instructions as we return to his series called Water - Fire - Stone . . . an enlightening study of the life of Moses. Good encouragement coming our way today.

Dr. Gary Chapman shares about creating a nurturing environment in your family. He will unpack five important traits: families serving together, the husbands and wives relating intimately on a physical and emotional level, parents guiding, children obeying and honoring parents, and finally, husbands loving and leading. You’ll be inspired to help your family thrive. (Part 2 of 2)

Because our sinful desires are so unrelenting, we often believe irrational lies. King David secretly sinned against another man’s wife, a sin which became very public. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the four downward steps David took towards sexual immortality. What causes us to give into temptation so selfishly? This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Even people who have never opened a Bible know that God exists, for He has plainly revealed Himself in creation and providence. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches the doctrine of general revelation using the Westminster Confession of Faith. Get 'We Believe: Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2896/we-believe Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

Why do we go to church, worship God, read the Bible, or attend a small group? If the answer is not to equip ourselves to make a difference in the lives of others, then we may have missed the mark.

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The ancient prophet Habakkuk questioned why God didn’t intervene when the wicked prospered while God’s people suffered. Sound like a question still asked today? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg explains why seeking God’s answer is painful yet also hopeful.

If there’s some liquid left in the bottom of a drinking glass – milk, juice, soft drink – what’s the first thing we do to get it clean. Rinse it out, right? Run some water in it and flush it clean. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that same approach works well with all the stuff that needs to be cleaned out of our minds. We’ll see how to wash it clean with a renewed mind and a renewed passion to draw closer to the Lord. It’s a message from Pastor Greg’s series simply called ‘10.’

Dr. Gary Chapman shares about creating a nurturing environment in your family. He will unpack five important traits: families serving together, the husbands and wives relating intimately on a physical and emotional level, parents guiding, children obeying and honoring parents, and finally, husbands loving and leading. You’ll be inspired to help your family thrive. (Part 1 of 2)

What should we do when we’ve been tricked into giving our word? Joshua’s response to being deceived into a reckless promise is a model for us today. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes two ways God came through for his people. Let’s look at the importance of keeping our word, for it’s a measure of personal integrity. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

How do the historic creeds of the church help Christians stand firm for biblical truth? Today, Stephen Nichols and Chris Larson join Nathan W. Bingham to discuss a new collection of Christian creeds, catechisms, and confessions of faith from Ligonier Ministries. Get 'We Believe: Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions of Faith' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2896/we-believe Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

In Mark 6, the disciples were sent out to do work that was difficult emotionally, physically, and most of all spiritually.

Worry is a common emotion, even among Christians. God commands His people not to fear, yet all of us experience fear to some degree and respond to it differently. Discover the Bible’s solution for fear when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

Pastor Greg Laurie gives great encouragement and guidance for navigating the seemingly impossible. 

Christians are simultaneously citizens of heaven and residents of earth. This inevitably leads to conflict. In this message from Matthew 22, Pastor Lutzer provides three principles for our responsibility to the state and for our responsibility to God. God is owed our total allegiance, and this includes our engagement in society. This month’s special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

After His resurrection, Jesus completed His earthly ministry and ascended into heaven as His disciples looked on. Today, R.C. Sproul concludes his sermon series in the gospel of Luke and explains the cosmic significance of Christ's heavenly enthronement. Get R.C. Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Luke for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2103/luke-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

On this edition, Attorney's Josh Whitaker & Joe Hamer will tackle legal questions. These will be mystery legal questions and could come from any area of the law. 

Mark discusses powerful stories of rescues around the world as he shares how far Lantern Rescue has come since the beginning.  A warning: this program contains sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised. Join us as a Liberator at https://lanternrescue.org/liberator/  If you or someone you know has experienced exploitation call the National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) at 1-888-373-7888.  

Baptism is a significant moment in every Christian's life, for it is a sacrament instituted by Christ as a sign and seal of God's promises. Today, R.C. Sproul answers important questions surrounding the meaning of baptism. Get the 'Foundations: An Overview of Systematic Theology' DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2381/foundations Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.

Christ triumphed so that we wouldn't have to suffer bondage to sin.

Listen as Truth Warrior John Perry speaks with Steve, President of the Tim Tebow Foundation at the Lantern Rescue 5K.

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Peter Mutabazi shares his journey from street kid to foster dad. As a young kid on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, Peter’s life changed when one man showed compassion and kindness. Now he’s giving back, opening his home to children in foster care. Learn how you can come alongside kids in need by showing them God’s love, grace, and mercy.

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Becoming a Christian is personal, but our faith isn’t meant to be kept private. Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how our beliefs should impact the way we live as well as our response to the world’s turmoil and suffering.

The Bible tells us God is love. Yes, He’s loving, but First John 4:8 says God IS love. And it says, “He who does not love does not know God . . .” So it should come as no surprise that hatred is not a part of God’s plan for believers. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the hatred we see around us in our culture. What are we as believers to do? Good insight is coming. And a word to parents – the content of today’s study may be a little too strong for younger ears.