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For years, Rick McDaniel has collected certain sayings that he repeats over and over again. These simple statments (some original; some not) have been a part of many of his messages.You will gain practical wisdom for your life. McDaniel discusses how to gain understanding and protecting yourself from certain people.

The wisdom literature of the Bible was cherished in ancient Israel but was not exclusive to the people of God. The inspired writers borrowed from their neighbors in order to provide a religious humanism that is valid to this day. The sacred books ask hard questions of whether or not life has any meaning and practical answers of how to live the life we have been given well.

Fr. Nestler carefully goes through the Gospel of Matthew revealing how the story of Jesus is told in his miracles, preaching, teaching and parables. All of these elements are blended together to present his believing community with one vivid and inspired explanation of Jesus. The drama and conflict in the Gospel gives meaning to the life of the Church, which throughout history has been in conflict with the world. Yet Jesus’ mission is to the entire world.

Timothy Carmody takes us on an in-depth journey into the world of the Gospel of St. Mark. His unique approach in utilizing both narrative and literary criticism, while stressing the need for a critical historical perspective, enables the listener to get to the very heart of how the Gospel of Mark works in conveying his message and answering the question "What is actually going on in the text?"

Jesús ama a las personas - a todas las personas: las prostitutas, los drogadictos, los abusadores y a ti. Esta profunda verdad está en el corazón mismo del Evangelio. Jesús ama a el inamable y toca a el intocable, y durante su tiempo en la tierra, Él era compasivo y misericordioso hacia las personas de todos caminos de vida. ¿Cómo sería si tu te encontras con Él personalmente?

In this sermon, English preacher Charles Spurgeon uses candles to illustrate spiritual concepts. He delves into the history and use of lanterns to draw memorable parallels between candles and the Christian life. “Many people use their Bibles as lights to be hung up at a Chinese feast of lanterns,” he says, “for amusement, or for show.” The word of God should not be a prop, however, but rather the light that guides us through life.

After Jesus ascended into heaven, his followers were tasked with spreading the good news of salvation "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The book of Acts details the early church's rapid growth as they received the Holy Spirit and carried out the Great Commission to a world that was hungry for it. In this verse-by-verse study, Skip Heitzig teaches how we can be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ in the world today, and we learn how God continues his work through the spirit-empowered church.

Father Charles Coughlin was a controversial Canadian-American Catholic priest based in Michigan. Calling for monetary reforms, the nationalization of major industries and railroads, and protection of the rights of labor, Coughlin used weekly radio broadcasts to reach a mass audience of up to 30 million listeners during the 1930s. In this recording, Coughlin first discusses Franklin D. Roosevelt and then the consequences of World War I 20 years after.

Recorded live at the 14th annual conference of The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International in Atlanta, Georgia, Pastor Brian Pierce 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.

Every believer has a treasure residing in them (2 Corinthians 4:7). Scripture informs that this treasure is none other than Christ Himself; who's come to life inside us by the power of the Holy Spirit (Colossians 1:27; Acts 17:28; 1 Corinthians 6:19). Although most Christians are aware of this truth, few in comparison have learned to "tap into" or access the Christ in them. In this message, Pastor Mornay provides 5 practical ways that every believer can access the Christ in them. Interestingly, these 5 practical methods are synonymous with the five benefits that each provide

Far too many have accepted a number of myths about Christianity potentially never responding to Jesus as He really is. Half-truths and lies create a lack of clear understanding about Jesus' message. Pastor Rick McDaniel identifies these myths common in our culture and reveals the truth in this informative new series.

Titus, a gentile believer, was personally led to faith in Christ by the apostle Paul. As Skip Heitzig teaches, this book stresses the importance of organization, sound doctrine, and a pure lifestyle.

In the book of First Timothy, Paul writes to encourage Timothy, the young pastor of the church at Ephesus. Skip Heitzig teaches how Paul dealt with the creed and the conduct of the church.

In the book of Exodus, the children of Israel miraculously escaped bondage in Egypt. Pastor Skip Heitzig traces their journey into the wilderness to their destiny as the chosen people of God.

The book of First John was written to a church that was being seduced from within by those who tried to mix worldly philosophy into the faith. Skip Heitzig shows how John defended the truth.

First Corinthians was written to a church that was being adversely affected by the immoral culture around it. Skip Heitzig relates some teachings that seem very contemporary to us today.

First Peter was written to comfort the church as it suffered persecution. Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches from this book on how believers are to minister and conduct themselves when suffering.

This awe-inspiring two part message was delivered by Dr. Juanita Bynum at Kingsway International Christian Centre in London, England pastured by Dr. Matthew Ashimolowo. "Faith that Conquers" answers the critical question, “Did God fail me, or did I have enough faith?” In this pivotal teaching, Dr. Bynum exposes the faith “that was once delivered to the saints” according to Jude 1:3. What is this faith? What is working in you?

Fifty years of Jesuit spirituality and scholarship come to full expression in Fr. Harvey Egan’s audio collection, 77 Great Catholic Homilies. Divided into five subsections - by feasts, family occasions, Christ-focused subjects, and miscellaneous reflections - the series telescopes from the general to the particular in fluid motions.

First Thessalonians is a letter to a young church. Skip Heitzig teaches how Paul calls them to have a holy lifestyle, strength in the face of difficulties, and purity in the midst of immorality.