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Father Brian Bransfield presents a riveting understanding of John Paul II’s idea of marriage and human sexuality. Utilizing insights from scripture, the Fathers of the Church, and contemporary theology, the beauty of marriage is clearly defined. Simultaneously, he grapples with the challenges to family life that have sprung from the industrial, sexual and technological revolutions. Fr. Bransfield brings to bear examples from contemporary literature and pop culture that illustrate the nature of sin, selfishness and false understandings of what it means to be human.

Long before the internet, mass media or radio, it is estimated that Charles H. Spurgeon appeared before more then ten million people. Known as the "Prince of Preachers" Spurgeon, 1834 - 1892 remains influential today among Christians of many denominations. Taken from "Evening by Evening, (Readings at Eventide)" these are the selected readings for January.

Msgr. Rossetti’s uplifting words are suffused with a spirit of gratitude and joy. He encourages listeners to abandonment to God and a habitual awareness of God’s loving presence. It is precisely this Presence that gives inner peace and radiates God’s joy. This retreat given to the Bishops, focuses on the Divine invitation to a deeper relationship with God. Drawing on a lifetime of ministry to priests and bishops, speaking of such important spiritual topics as prayer, Eucharistic amazement, the Mother of God, hope, facing suffering, thanksgiving, and joy.

Long before the internet, mass media or radio, it is estimated that Charles H. Spurgeon appeared before more then 10 million people. Known as the "Prince of Preachers" Spurgeon, 1834 - 1892 remains influential today among Christians of many denominations. Taken from "Evening by Evening, (Readings at Eventide)" these are the selected readings for May.

Recorded live at the 14th annual conference of The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International in Atlanta, Georgia, Apostle Daniel Wilson delivers a unique and timely word as we are encouraged to embrace the next dimension in every area of our life. In the presence of our International Presiding Bishop, Bishop Paul S. Morton, more than 30,000 persons over a three-day period learned God-inspired principals and insight delivered by this dynamic speaker and presenter.

The spirit of God is upon us to heal our sin-sick souls. Rev. Cecil Williams asks the question “What Can We Do in the Power of the Spirit?” This sermon helps us understand this very thought-provoking question.

In the presence of God, we have the ability to obtain whatever we need. If we need healing, we can find it in the presence of God. If we need deliverance, we can find it in the presence of God. Bishop Yvette Flunder shares an eloquent sermon The Presence of the Both and God at the 2007 Black Church Institute in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Drake might have made the song "I Just Want to Successful" a hit, but Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant brings this song to life in a powerful three-part series that includes the messages "I Don’t Need a Job", "It’s Not How You Start", and "Rebound from Bankruptcy".

Upon returning from Africa, the Spirit of the Lord began to convey to Dr. Juanita Bynum that the Body of Christ is coming to the end of faith. What does this mean? We have been introduced to a "form" of faith that has split the Body of Christ into those who have, and those who have not. The “form” of faith says if you have an abundance of “things”, you can easily “name it and claim it.”

Long before the internet, mass media or radio, it is estimated that Charles H. Spurgeon appeared before more then 10 million people. Known as the "Prince of Preachers" Spurgeon, 1834 - 1892 remains influential today among Christians of many denominations. Taken from "Evening by Evening (Readings at Eventide)" these are the selected readings for June.

The Gospel of Luke is featured in the liturgical cycle every three years but scholars are daily finding new treasures in this inspired writing. From Zachariah’s vision in the temple, the Passion, death and resurrection, Sr. Reid brings a fresh viewpoint on all the episodes and parables we think we know so well. This presentation will enrich the most informed listener and will renew in preachers and teachers an enthusiasm for this magnificent gift of the spirit, the Gospel of Luke.

1st presentation: "Ministry as Affecting the Minister": 2nd presentation: "Moral Loneliness within Life" and "Ministry as Affecting the Minister" : Ministry as both a Faith-drama and an Ego-drama. Schools of ministry are good at preparing us in how to do ministry. They are less adept in preparing us in terms of what ministry will do to us. How do we cope with the grandiosity that is triggered by success? How do we deal with the anger and bitterness that besets us when our ministry is going badly? How do we handle our sexuality inside all of this?

God is love and loves us even when we are not feeling good and feel that we are abandoned. Sr. Riley analyzes many types of depression rooted in emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. For those who are suffering various forms of clinical depression and receiving professional help this will prove a valuable support tool. For people who simply struggle with self-doubt, desperate thoughts, a general sadness, the simple techniques presented here will prove life changing.

Too often we mistake religion for an insurance policy by which we are somehow guaranteed success, health and a productive life. Three parables in particular reveal that a healthy and holy spirituality is founded on the compassionate mercy of God: The accounts of the (1) Prodigal Son, (2) the Samaritan Woman, and the (3) Good Samaritan serve to remind us that God comes to those who are worn out, broken and who feel inadequate to the tasks of life. These three parables remind us that God loves us completely, even in our deepest need.

Dr. Shannon teaches you how to use biblical principles to create and generate wealth to fund the kingdom of God.

Personal change is possible for anyone. There are some who do not believe that and others who say it is easier said than done. Anyone who has ever tried to change knows it is difficult. But the reality is that people change every day, for the better, in many different ways. Change can happen and it is better to change before you are forced to.

With books like The God Delusion, God Is Not Great, and The End of Faith it would appear that to have faith is not to think. There are in fact many good reasons for faith and in this message Pastor Rick McDaniel will examine the evidence in many areas for faith. If you are looking for intelligent answers to valid questions this message is for you.

An Australian palliative nurse whose job was to care for those about to die identified their five most common regrets. In this new message series Pastor Rick will show how we can live our lives without these top regrets. Make sure to hear these messages on how to live a No Regrets life.

Long before the Internet, mass media, or radio, it is estimated that Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 - 1892) appeared before more then 10 million people. Known as the "Prince of Preachers", Spurgeon remains influential today among Christians of many denominations. Taken from "Evening by Evening, (Readings at Eventide)" these are the selected readings for August. These evening devotionals have been a source of hope and inspiration to the faithful for nearly a century and a half.

Known as the "Prince of Preachers", Charles H. Spurgeon, although he preached in the mid-19th century, is still revered by Christians today. From his missive Morning by Morning, Mike Vendetti narrates Spurgeon's morning readings for the month of October.