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These are messages produced by Spirit of Grace Ministries as a part of our ongoing “1250 Project.” The audio versions normally run around 12 minutes. We intend, by God’s grace and help, to produce 1,250 of these devotional messages. New titles are constantly being added, so check back frequently.

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2-Phase Program, God's

– 494 A study of how God first prepares His servants, and then launches them into the fullness of the ministry for which He created them. article / mp3

5 Rules for Answered Prayer

– 584 Is God willing to answer prayer? Are there rules that we should keep in mind when we pray? article/mp3

The Abiding Life,

– 175 Jesus commands us to abide in Him, and promises that if we do, we shall bear much fruit, our prayers will be answered, and the Father will be glorified. article / mp3

Abraham: "From One Man..."

– 274 An overview of God’s salvation plan, and how He chose one man, Abraham, to begin a race of people He would use to make Himself known to the world. article / mp3

Acceptance - Key to Relationships

– 354 A study of Paul’s admonition to accept one another just as Christ has accepted us. article / mp3

Adorn the Gospel

– 68 A study of how God uses attractiveness to decorate the gospel, and how the charisma of Christ is available to all God’s children. article / mp3

Angels Call Him LORD

-578 People tremble before Angels but Angels tremble before Jesus. article / mp3

African Missions, Lessons from

– 89 Parallels between an African mission and the Christian life in general. article / mp3

Benefits of Age

– 342 Despite the obvious negatives, there are some tremendous assets to old age. Dennis gives a couple of Biblical examples where age proved superior to youth. article / mp3

Aging in Christ

– 404 Some thoughts about why older believers are blessed, and why they would not want to “go back and do it all over again.” article / mp3

Aggressive Christianity

– 221 By considering the life of General U. S. Grant, we can learn how Christians are to “fight the fight of faith.” article / mp3

Muhammad Ali

– 117 A parable about spiritual warfare. article / mp3

All We Have is a Gift

– 205 A study of three important questions Paul asks the Corinthian believers, which demonstrate clearly that none of us has any reason for boasting. article / mp3

Alone, Not Good to be

– 428 The first thing recorded in Scripture that was “not good” was the idea of a man being alone. Why people need people! article / mp3

Angry, Andrew Wommack Says God is Never Angry, But I Don't Buy It!

– 499 In this article Dennis shares excerpts from an artaicle by Andrew Wommack, stating that God is never angry with anyone, ever, and He will never judge any nation. Dennis thoroughly disagrees. article / mp3

Anointed with the Spirit

– 320 How the anointing of the Spirit works in us individually, according to God’s own purpose and gifting. article / mp3

The Corporate Anointing

– 330 There is an anointing that comes upon groups, churches, and sometimes cities. We have called it revival, spiritual awakening, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. By any name it is a wonderful phenomenon for which all Christian should yearn and pray. article / mp3

Anointing for Non-preachers

– 113 It almost seems that many Christians believe that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is FPO (for preachers only). Nothing could be further from the truth! article / mp3

The Antichrist

– 222 A Biblical study of this mysterious and evil character prophesied to arise in the Last Days. article / mp3

Prescription for Apostasy

– 456 Dennis’ response to the announcement by prominent former pastor, Joshua Harris, that he is no longer a Christian. article / mp3

The Apostles vs Today’s Ministers

– 454 A study of how and why the apostles of the Bible days were so radically different from so many of today’s ministers. article / mp3

Asbury Revival - Was it a Real Revival?

– 572 Why is it so difficult to accept a great movement of the Holy Spirit? article / mp3

As For Me...

– 521 Dennis shares why American believers (and most other believers around the world) should be alarmed, but thankful and joyful, even while living in a world that is falling apart. article/mp3

Asking and Receiving

– 475 When you learn just how strongly Jesus emphasized prayer and its ability to bring heaven’s blessings into your life – you will pray! article / mp3

Associated Blessings

– 409 Since we know that God’s blessings are “all of grace,” why is it that in some cases God puts conditions on His promises? article / mp3

Assuming Salvation

– 437 The Bible warns us to not assume we are saved without first testing ourselves. The dangers of the worst assumption of all. article / mp3

At the King's Pleasure

– 04 An enlightening study of the way we must serve our Lord Jesus. article / mp3

Backsliding

– 632 Abiding in Christ is the key to faithfulness. article / mp3

Jim Bakker, - The good, the bad, and the ugly

– 268 Jim Bakker is truly one of the founding fathers of Christian television. His story is inspiring and heartbreaking. What can we learn from the life of this gifted, but fragile man? article / mp3

Balaam - A Strange Story and a Strange Guy!

– 328 Does the prophet who talked to his donkey have anything to say to us today? You bet he does! article / mp3

Balaam, Part 2 - The Thing to Fear

– 329 A further and important lesson from the story of Balaam. Here we learn the one thing we Christians are allowed and even encourged to fear. article / mp3

Like the Beasts that Perish

– 276 The psalmists describes the death of the sinner as that of beasts that perish. A meditation based on this sobering thought, an how the reverse is true for believers. article / mp3

Becoming Receivers

– 484 Fundamentals of how we can receive from the giving hand of our generous Heavenly Father. article / mp3

The Believer's Lifestyle

– 289 A study of Romans 12, and Paul’s instructions about how the followers of Christ are to live. article / mp3

Believing God's Love

– 566 Do you believe that God really loves you as an individual or just humanity in general? article / mp3

Benedicta Pollock - My New Birth Testimony

– 658 Benedicta Pollock shares the dramatic testimony of how she was born again at the age of 19. article /

Two Benefits of Abiding in Christ

– 588 Fruitfulness and answered prayer come with abiding in Christ. article / mp3

Raymond Berry - Soft hands, transformed heart

– 179 The testimony of the great football player, who was Johnny Unitas’ favorite receiver, found Jesus Christ. article / mp3

Beyond the Minimum

– 193 In Christ we receive the love of God which always gives the maximum; never the minimum. article / mp3

Blessed Coming In and Going Out

-616 Do you know the key to receiving God’s blessings? article/mp3

Give Thanks for Temporary Blessings

– 400 Many blessings come with a divine “expiration date” on them. This is not a reason to complain, but to thank God. article / mp3

Your Body and You

– 476 What the Bible teaches about our bodies – that we are not our body, but we live in our body. article / mp3

While in the Body

– 462 The Bible tells us that we shall all be judged and all Christians rewarded for the works they have done “while in the body.” article / mp3

Dietrich Bonhoeffer , - Pastor, Theologian, Double Agent

– 123 A fascinating glimpse of the life, ministry, and death of the German theologian who dared oppose Adolf Hitler. article / mp3

Bonnie & Clyde - and a lesson for all of us outlaws!

– 171 The story of the famous outlaw couple, which serves as a powerful illustration of why “turning ourselves in” to the source of divine law is infinitely preferable to continuing as an outlaw. article / mp3

Borden, William: "No Regrets"

– 157 The amazing story of a wealthy young heir who gave up all for Jesus. article / mp3

Boring Guys, In Defense of

– 411 Many of the qualities the world considers “boring” God consider immently valuable and important. Learn why boring can be better. article / mp3

Born This Way, I Was

– 109 Like it or not, much of what we are is the result of the “package” we receved at birth. Understanding this helps a lot in our life to make sense, and helps us to be less judgmental. article / mp3

Breakthroughs and Breakouts

– 99 Anyone who prays has found himself praying for a breakthrough at some point in his life – most of us often! Be encouraged to learn the way to your needed breakthrough! article / mp3

Builder of Men and Women, Jesus

– 425 When Jesus saves us, our lives are usually in chaos and badly needing restoration. But just as the earth was without form and then was made beautiful by the creative hand of God, so it is with us. article / mp3

Called to Discipleship

– 511 A look at the importance of advancing God’s kingdom and the meaning of discipleship. article / mp3

Called to a Quiet Life

– 28 Thoughts about the quiet life Paul encourages us to live. article / mp3

Can God Be Good?

– 601 If God is good why do people suffer? Or would a good God prevent suffering at any cost even if it meant revolking free will? article/mp3

Charisma of Jesus, The

– 202 Wherever Jesus went, people were drawn to Him. What was the source of this incredible magnetism that our Lord possessed? And could it be useful in our own lives? article / mp3

Celebrities and Their Causes

562 Sadly, most well known personalities are not devoting themselves to causes of eternal significance. article / mp3

Saved Children

– 301 The absolute necessity of helping our children find Jesus Christ. article / mp3

Christ and the Christian

– 195 Many times we recognize Jesus as a “past-tense” Savior, but fail to see Him as an ongoing Savior, our continual source of life and fruitfulness. article / mp3

Christ in Us

– 279 A study of Galatians 2:20, the premiere declaration of what it is to live as a Christian. article / mp3

Christianity Lite

– 290 Many evangelicals have settled for a “lite” gospel which promises much, asks little, and shuns all negativity. article / mp3

Christl-less Christianity

– 500 There is an anemia in many parts of the church today, due to a lack of Christ. Believers are starving by being fed principles, but not Christ. article / mp3

Christ's return, Many Witnesses to

– 33 A look at the plethora of witnesses to Christ’s return in the New Testament. article / mp3

Church, The Changing

– 214 In case you haven’t noticed it – the church is changing! In this devotional we see why it must be this way, and some of the things that must never change. article / mp3

Churchill, Winston - A Chosen Instrument but a Lost Man

– 260 A sketch of the dramatic life of Winston Churchill, and a discussion of why God sometimes chooses men who do not know Him to accomplish His purposes in the earth. article / mp3

Commands, The Two Other

– 386 We have heard about the two great commands of Jesus: to love God and to love our neighbor. But there are two others just as important! article / mp3

Compassion of Jesus, The

– 369 A study of how our Lord Jesus was “moved with compassion,” and the good news that is for us today. article / mp3

Confidence in Ministry

– 309 Although ministry can be a fearful thing, yet there are very powerful reasons why God’s children should approach this daunting task with confidence. article / mp3

Confess Their Sins?, Should Christians

– 529 John says that if we confess our sins God will be faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us. But aren’t Christians already forgiven? article / mp3

Conformed - The Good and the Bad

– 321 Should believers be conformists? Yes and No. The Bible has strong things to say about the good and the bad of conformity. article / mp3

Confusion - It's not All Bad!

– 215 Sometimes we are told that all confusion is of the devil and made to feel ashamed any time we can’t figure out what going on in our lives. Learn why this is exactly wrong. article / mp3

Conservative, Jesus the

– 194 Was Jesus conservative or liberal? In this study Dennis shows that Jesus was for the most part conservative and traditional, but also radical, and in one sense very much liberal. article / mp3

Consider it All Joy

– 596 How can we be joyful in sorrow? article /mp3

Consolation, The God of

– 294 So often we want to console and comfort the hurting, but we feel inadequate. It is right that we should try, but God is the ultimate comforter and consoler of the weak and hurting. article / mp3

Conviction and Repentance

– 101 Whose job is it to convict the sinner of his sin – the Holy Spirit’s or ours? The answer is… both! article / mp3

Coolness Factor, Jesus and the

– 196 Why Jesus will never be considered cool by this world’s standards. article / mp3

Cornelius, What God Saw in

– 244 A study of the centurion, Cornelius, and the dramatic angelic message he received – and why! article / mp3

Crafted by God

– 399 We are no accident. You were made by God and He has a definite purpose in mind for your life! article / mp3

Culture of the Bible

– 242 A study of Biblical culture and how it is to affect believers today. article / mp3

Culture War in America

– 78 Thoughts about the American culture war, and how Christian are to respond to a society that is growing increasingly hostile to Biblical morality. article / mp3

Culture War, More Thoughts About The

– 487 A survey of the radical difference between Christian vs secular culture. Why evangelicals think the way they do. article / mp3

Culture within a Culture

– 213 The church of Jesus Christ is called to transcend our local culture and to truly become a culture within a culture. article / mp3

Cup is Full, When the

– 265 The Bible teaches that God’s wrath is stored, little by little, and then eventually poured out, once the cup is full. Is America’s cup filling up? article / mp3

Damaged People

– 380 Some people just don’t seem equipped to navigate through this world. Why those who are strong must help those who are not. article / mp3

Danger of Self Deception -

519 One of the scariest insights we can grasp is that it is possible for us to be sure we are right – and be dead-wrong! article / mp3

Daniel - A Remarkable Man

– 278 An overview of the life and character of Daniel, the Jewish prophet who served Babylonian kings. article / mp3

David & Bathsheba

– 176 Insights into David’s infamous sin of committing adultery with Bathsheba and having her husband killed. article / mp3

David and Joab, The Strange Relationship between

– 392 A study of the why and how David endured Joab as his top military life throughout his reign. A great lesson for leaders in business or the ministry! article / mp3

David's Melancholy Prayer

– 611 Like David, we are all strangers and sojourners in the present world. But who would want to live here forever anyway? article/mp3

David's Restoration -

629 Guilty sinners can be saved, and straying believers can be restored. article/mp3.

David's Violent Life - The Price He Paid

– 439 Kind David was an anomaly – he lived a very violent life, and yet he was a man of God who wrote beautiful poems to the Lord. article / mp3

Day of Christ 1 – The Resurrection

– 75 A study of the first event of the Day of Jesus Christ – the resurrection from the dead. article / mp3

Day of Christ 2 – The Rapture

– 76 A teaching on the second event of the Day of Christ – the Rapture of the church. What is it, and why do we need to think about it? article / mp3

Day of Christ 3 – Judgment Seat of Christ, The

– 45 The third event of the day of Christ. What is it for? Why will we be there? article / mp3

Days of Noah, As it was in the

– A study of Jesus’ famous declaration that the Last Days will be similar to the days of Noah and the days of Lot. article /mp3

Death Sentences

– 36 We all feel those “sentences of death” in our lives from time to time. Why this is and why we can still maintain our faith even in such situations. article / mp3

Decisions 1 - Impact of Decisions

– 47 The huge impact decisions will make in your life. article / mp3

Decisions 2 - Easy Decisions

– 51 In some decisions we have it easy. Those decisions have already been made for us. article / mp3

Decisions 3 - Conservative Approach, A

– 52 In making decisions, the Bible generally recommends a conservative approach. article / mp3

Decisions 4 - Non-conservative decisions

– 53 While God generally encourages conservative living and choices, there are times when He asks us to do things that are decidedly “un-conservative.” article / mp3

Decisions 5 - Spirit-led decisions

– 58 In decision making logic and common sense are valuable, but we must never forget to trust the Holy Spirit to lead us. article / mp3

Decisions 6 - Impulsive Decisions

– 62 One of the worst Bible words is “haste;” one of the best is “consider.” article / mp3

Decisions 7 - Deciding for your future

– 67 Regardless of what a wreck you have made out of your life, as you change your decisions, you can change your destiny. article / mp3

Deity of Christ, The

– 06 One of the major doctrines of the Scriptures pertaining to our Lord Jesus. article / mp3

Delay, The Blessing of

– 74 How God uses delay in the life of His children to grant blessings that far exceed the petitions. article / mp3

Delay and Perseverance

– 391 A study of the power of perseverance in the face of delay. It we want God’s best, we must learn this lesson. article / mp3

Deliverance from Our Personal Prisons

– 514 Could there be a simple key to being released from our personal struggles? Dennis explores the impact of thankfulness. article / mp3

Delusions and their Cure

– 283 Delusions make up a major aspect of mental illness. But far more destructive are spiritual delusions… article / mp3

Demands of Jesus

– 211 Jesus’ call is a call to discipleship. And He makes definite demands of those who would follow Him. article / mp3

Desires of our Heart, Given the

– 127 One of our favorite Bible promises is found in Psalm 37: “Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” A study of just how God fulfills this promise in our lives. article / mp3

Devo, The Creation of

– 371 A devo about devos! In this little devo Dennis shares how the idea of the devo was birthed through a failure in his ministry. article / mp3

Did James and Paul Preach the Same Gospel?

– 563 Did Paul’s emphasis on grace overide James emphasis on works? Did they disagree about the road to salvation? article / mp3

Diet of Christ

– 501 So many in the church today are neglecting Jesus, and they are malnourished as a result. Here we’ll look at the apostle Paul, and his example. article / mp3

Disappearance of Jesus from Christmas

– 460 Why has Jesus disappeared from American Christmaas celebrations, and what can we do about it? article / mp3

Disappointments, Overcoming Major

Life would be so much better if it weren’t for all the unexpected, incredibly painful disappointments. Why would God do/allow such things? And how can we overcome the death of our dreams? article / mp3

Disappointments and Consolations

– 447 Every one of us will face disappointments in life, but we need to realize that when God allows major disappointments, He grants major consolations. article / mp3

Discipleship and Salvation

– 384 Can one be saved and not be a disciple of Jesus. In this study Dennis shares the necessity of life transformation in salvation. article / mp3

Disciplined Life, A

– 84 One of the major marks of being a disciple of Jesus is discipline. Discipline scares us but it doesn’t need to. Learn why there is hope for us all. article / mp3

Disposable People

– 239 We throw away Styrofoam coffee cups, paper plates, and plastic razors. Sadly we also throw away people and relationships. A study of our need to preserve relationships. article / mp3

Distractions, Beware of

– 104 Why we must “lay aside every weight” and keep a single-minded devotion to Christ. article / mp3

Distractions and Foundations

– 463 Even though we live in an age where we have more knowledge available than ever before, Christians don’t seem as Biblically literate as in previous generations. The problem: we are far too distracted! article / mp3

Does God Have a Diet for Men & Women? -

608 The Bible mentions food a lot and a very special type of bread in particular. article/mp3

Don't Lose Your Reward

– 541 Sadly many Christians are unaware of the rewards that are lost as a result of errant disobedience. article / mp3

Don't Worry but Plan -

600 The perfect balance of trust and preparation can produce great results as we seek the Lord. article/mp3

Do Sinners Need to Repent? -

603 Does the need to repent go away when a person becomes a Christian? article/mp3

Do What You Can

– 471 New believers are often very eager to be used by the Lord, which is as it should be. But sometimes they become overeager and reach for levels and ministries which God never ordained for them. This message brings encouragement to those who realize that maybe they won’t be quite all they hoped to be, but can still achieve great things. article / mp3

Dreams, Cautions about Following Your

– 97 “Follow Your Dreams” is one of the most popular slogans around these days, but there are some basic cautions Christians need to understand in this area. article / mp3

Dreams, Lord of Our

– 461 Followers of Christ must balance dreams of greatness with God’s plan for their lives, and learn to be flexible when God wants to modify their ambitions. article / mp3

Dynamic Duo: Combining Theology with Godly Behavior

– 137 A study of Paul’s epistles, and how he combines Christ-centered theology with a call for godly living. article / mp3

Early Days in Christ, My

– 373 Dennis shares about those exciting, turbulent, challenging, early days after giving his life to Jesus. article / mp3

Editing Your Life

– 129 – Editing is not just for writers and filmmakers – God is in the business of editing lives. And He calls us to join in the process! article / mp3

Eichmann, Adolf - Bureaucratic Murderer

– 232 A biographical sketch of the notorious Nazi, Adolf Eichmann, and thoughts about how he serves as a parable to all of us. article / mp3

Elect of God, The

– 250 Christian are called “elect” and God makes it plain that just as we chose Him, He chose us. A look at this perplexing, but clearly Biblical concept article. / mp3

Elijah, the Widow, and the Dried-up Brook

– 341 A study of how God called Elijah to move from living by a brook to going to Sidon to live with a widow – and how he uses “dried-up brooks” in our lives. article / mp3

Emancipation Proclamation, The Christian's

– 262 A study of Romans 6, and its powerful declaration that “sin shall not have dominion over you.” article / mp3

Enemy, Your Most Persistent

– A Biblical study of lust and the role it plays in the lives of both unbelievers and Christians. article / mp3

Equal in Christ

– 43 In Christ there is neither male nor female, nor any other divisions, for we are all one. article / mp3

Equipped Beforehand

– 466 Jesus is so intent upon His servants being effective in their callings, He will prepare and provide for that calling long before they know they have it. article / mp3

Evangelicals

– 30 A study on what makes an evangelical an evangelical. article / mp3

Evangelist, Every Christian - an

– 150 A study of evangelism. Not every Christian is called as an evangelist, but every believer should make evangelism a major priority as he walks in the gifts and calling of God. article / mp3

Evangelists, A Tale of 3

– 407 In the 1940’s three evangelists seemed poised to shake the world. Once actually did but the other two failed miserably. What happened with these three men is a great cautionary tale for all of us. article / mp3

Every Eye Shall See -

575 Why are we told to watch for the return of Christ? article / mp3

Evil, The Insanity of

– 335 Sick is the new evil. In our progressive, secular society, media are often afraid to label evil for what it is. There is an insanity to wickedness, but it is a moral insanity. article / mp3

Examine Yourself

– 528 Paul tells believers to “examine themselves.” Why would he say that? article / mp3

Exclusionary Promises, The

– 64 There are three lists given in the New Testament which describe those people whom you will never see in heaven. article / mp3

Expert, The

– 436 In many areas of life we have “experts” who can teach us much. But where is the expert on life after death? Of course Jesus is that expert! article / mp3

Eye Has Not Seen

– 587 The hope of heaven and an eternity with Christ can invigorate us today. article/mp3

Failure and Success

– 247 Why God lets us fail, and the path to success. article / mp3

Fair, Life's Not - Or Is It?

– 423 Life does not seem fair. Some people are born with all the advantages, while others are born with few. An eternal perspective helps us deal with this. article / mp3

Faith, Jesus Taught

– 208 As you study the life and teachings of our Lord Jesus with an open heart, you cannot escape the fact that Jesus was a big promoter of faith in God. article / mp3

Faith and Behavior

– Faith is inseparably linked to behavior. To believe in Christ is to obey Christ. article / mp3

Faithfulness in Every Season, God's

– 453 In the good times and in the bad, in the comfortable seasons of your life and in the incredibly challenging ones, God is faithful! article / mp3

Faithfulness - Key to Increase

– 112 Every genuine Christian seeks more of God – more of His power, more of His love, and more of His fruitfulness in their lives. Learn the role faithfulness plays in bringing about this increase. article / mp3

Fasting & Prayer - Mighty Weapons of our Warfare

– 138 A Biblical study of fasting and prayer, and why fasting is such a powerful complement to our praying. article / mp3

Fasting, Humbling Ourselves Through

– 532 The Bible teaches that fasting is a way of humbling ourselves. Why is this so important? article / mp3

Father, Jesus Reveals The

– 204 Throughout history, men and women have wondered about the exact nature of the Creator. We do not have to wonder – Through His teachings and through His life Jesus reveals the nature and Person of God our Father. article / mp3

Father's Discipline, The

– 305 A study of the way God disciplines those He loves. article / mp3

Father's Generosity, The

– 465 Our Heavenly Father is generous with His children! Knowing this can build your faith and open amazing doors! article / mp3

Fear of God, Living in

– 504 Dennis explains what it means to fear God and enjoy the comfort of the Holy Spirit at the same time. article / mp3

Feed Yourself

– 178 Many Christians do not read the Bible for themselves, and depend almost exclusively upon ministers and TV preachers for their spiritual nourishment. Learn why this is a serious error. article / mp3

Feeding on the Bread of Life

172 – Reading the Bible must be so radically different from the way we read any other book. We read not merely to learn, but to feed. article / mp3

Feeding on Jesus

350 – More insights on the importance of feeding on Jesus Christ as we read the Scriptures. article / mp3

Finishing Well

– 241 In the Christian life, as in every marathon race, it’s not really how well you start – it’s how you finish. article / mp3

Finney, Charles - Revivalist

– 116 A biographical sketch of the great nineteenth century American evangelist. article / mp3

Follow Your Heart, Don't

– 233 A study of the folly of yielding to every desire and passion we experience in a naive attempt to “be true to ourselves.” article / mp3

Following Close Behind

– 286 A look at the passionate heart David had for God, and how he serves as a prototype for every New Testament believer. article / mp3

Folly of Agnosticism

– 520 The Atheist says there is no God. The agnostic says there is no evidence for Him. In this study we see why agnosticism, while not quite as arrogant as atheism, is folly. article / mp3

Fool Most of the People..., You Can

– A Biblical study of hypocrisy. article / mp3

Ford, Life Lessons From Henry

– 183 A study of the early car manufacturer, and lessons for us about age, success, and humility. article / mp3

Ford, Tennessee Ernie (Pt 1)

– 331 The sad story of “Tennessee Ernie Ford,” one of America’s premiere entertainers in the 1950’s and 60’s. Ernie loved to laugh, and make others laugh, but his home life was anything but funny. article / mp3

Ford, Tennessee Ernie (Pt 2)

– 332 The continuation of the sad story of “Tennessee Ernie Ford” who saw phenomenal success publicly but lived in an increasingly dysfunctional family life. article / mp3

Foreknown, Predestined, and Called

– 451 Those whom God foreknew, He also predestined… This is a powerful declaration! article / mp3

Foreman, George - An Unusual Life

– 118 George Foreman’s life has had more twists and turns than a river, but the greatest turn was the amazing experience that happened after losing a boxing match in 1977. article / mp3

Forgiveness: Key to Freedom

– 199 Are you feeling shut in, almost like being in a prison? This teaching about forgiveness may show you the way out! article / mp3

Forgotten Words of Jesus, The

– 517 A serious look at how Jesus views sin and the potential consequences for those who refuse to truely repent. article / mp3

Foundation for Fruitfulness

– 01 If you are eager to be fruitful in your walk with the Lord, you have to lay the right foundations in your life. article / mp3

Foundations for Ministry

– 336 In this message Dennis shares some of the foundations God laid in his early years in Christ, which have made a huge difference in his life. article / mp3

Friends of God

– 135 An encouraging devotional on what it means to be a friend of God. article / mp3

Fruit of the Spirit, The

– 538 Galatians, Chapter 5 lists the fruits that must be cultivated in every effect Christian. article / mp3

Future of the Believer

– 182 The world scoffs at the idea of heaven, and many Christians ignore it. But to Jesus and to our Heavenly Father it is a big deal! article / mp3

Generation to Generation, From

– 508 Dennis reflects on how the grace of Jesus has passed from his life to his daughter’s, and his granddaughter’s. article / mp3

Gifts & Character

– 418 A study of why Christians fall, and the dire need we have to possess not only God’s gifts, but Christ’s character. article / mp3

God and Healing

– 605 Does God still heal? article/mp3

God Does Not Change

– 583 Many things may shift with time but God remains the same. article/mp3

God Does Good

– 585 Every good thing that we have to be thankful for, comes from God. article/mp3

God Gives "All Things"

– 574 Can we trust God to supply what is needed to fulfill His will for us? article / mp3

God Has His Ways

– 624 Getting to know God and the way that He does things takes time. article/mp3

God Helps Those

– 530 We often hear the saying: “God helps those who help themselves.” We know this is not in the Bible, but is there some truth in it? article / mp3

God Hides as We Seek

– 503 Waiting on God is tough. How are we to show faith when God seems elusive? article / mp3

God is Love

– 299 Nearly everyone believes that our Creator is a God of love. But things get kind of sticky when we face painful circumstances that are inexplicable. article / mp3

God is Love - Part 2

– 308 God wants the very best for you – but you must cooperate with Him to get it! article / mp3

God is no Pushover

– 421 It is wonderful to contemplate the loving, gentle, and kind nature of our Heavenly Father, but we should not suppose that these qualities automatically mean that He is our cosmic bellboy or waiter. He is God, and sometimes He will have to remind us of this. article / mp3

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

– 124 What’s in a name? When it comes to God, there is a great deal. Learn why our Creator so frequently identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. article / mp3

God Remembers, When

– 32 In times of pain and desperation, nothing can be so comforting and so encouraging as to remember that God is the God who remembers! article / mp3

God's Chosen Vessel

– 586 Are you filled with living water and ready to be utilized by God? article/mp3

God's Hidden Shaft

– 630 Your special times with God and Christ in His word and prayer will pay big dividends in your later days. article/mp3

God's Restraining Hand

– 27 So much that we find theologically difficult can be explained once we understand God’s restraining hand. article / mp3

God's Self-Definition

– 604 Merciful and Holy, how can we continue in God’s goodness and be spared His wrath? article/mp3

God Still Speaks

– 576- Does God still guide His people and if so how? article / mp3

God's Word, Our Food

– 59 God’s word is our food in ways far more literal than you ever thought. article / mp3

"God told me"

– 100 The blessings and dangers of listening for God’s voice. article / mp3

God Who Sees

– 534 One of God’s names is “The-God-who-sees.” When you really get this, it will give you peace. article / mp3

Good Men & Women

– 73 Are you a good person? Most evangelicals understand that in the ultimate sense, “there is none good, no not one.” Yet, strangely the Bible speaks of good men and women. article / mp3

Good Old Days, The

– 378 When life is pleasant we would love to hit the pause button and keep things just as they are. When things are rough we would love to hit the rewind button and go back to the good old days. But we must learn to roll with God’s seasons. article / mp3

Good Men & Women

– 533 The Bible makes it plain that there are none in this world that are good. And yet the Bible calls certain people “good” and even “blameless.” How to understand this? article / mp3

Goodness and Severity of God, The

– 351 Paul admonishes us to “behold the goodness and severity of God.” A study of why we must consider both these concepts. article / mp3

Goodness of God, The

– 91 It is only as we grasp and embrace the goodness of God that we can lay a foundation for real faith that leads to a lifetime of answered prayers. article / mp3

Gospel, Essence of the

– 334 In attempting to help others to experience Jesus and salvation, we must be able to distinguish between the essentials and the non-essentials. article / mp3

Gospel Right, Get The

– 02 So many Christians seems to get the Gospel wrong. A study of the nature of the gospel of Jesus Christ. article / mp3

Grace 1 - Grace Trumps Law

– 98 To walk in the grace of Jesus Christ is to walk in victory. Therefore a study of grace is of incredible benefit. In this first lesson Dennis discusses how God’s grace overides God’s law. article / mp3

Grace 2 - Grace and Jesus

– 345 Learn of the inseparable link between grace and Jesus Christ.To understand this is to see abounding grace in your life. article / mp3

Grace 3 - Grace & Prayer

– 110 When you really understand the unbreakable link between grace and prayer, you’ll have no problem finding time to pray! article / mp3

Grace from the Father and the Son

– 132 A Biblical study of the link between the Father and the Son that we continually find in the New Testament epistles. The danger of emphasizing God the Father without reference to Jesus Christ. article / mp3

GRACE Has Appeared

– 446 This is a study of the classic passage from Paul’s letter to Titus, where he announce that “grace has appeared,” and this grace teaches us some very important things. article / mp3

Grace, Intervening

– 165 Although God has established laws and principles in our world, He is always ready to intervene into those laws and bring about a better conclusion when we approach Him at His throne of grace. article / mp3

Graham, Billy - Keys to His Success (Pt. 1)

– 317 A study of why Billy Graham was so successful at winning souls to Jesus for so many years. article / mp3

Graham, Billy - Keys to His Success (Pt. 2)

– 318 Continuation of a study of why Billy Graham was so successful at winning souls to Jesus for so many years. article / mp3

Graham, Billy - Keys to His Success (Pt. 3)

– 319 Conclusion of a study of why Billy Graham was so successful at winning souls to Jesus for so many years. article / mp3

Gravity, The Law of

– 49 The Spiritual law of gravity explained, which must be overcome if we are to endure and succeed spiritually over the long haul. article / mp3

Great Commission # 1 - Equally Loved

– 234 Insights into Christ’s commission for His people to take the gospel to all the nations. A study of the value of all people in the eyes of God. article / mp3

Great Commission # 2 - The Priority of Evangelism

– 235 The Great Commission of Christ forever establishes evangelism as a huge priority for His church, and for every single believer. article / mp3

Great Commission # 3 - Make Disciples

– 236 A study of discipleship and Jesus’ command to His people to “Make disciples of all nations.” article / mp3

Greatness, True

– 372 In some Christian circles we are continually encouraged to follow our dreams, pursue our destiny, and seek greatness, but when we read the epistles, we find a different goal for believers. article / mp3

Guilt - and Why We Need it

– 281 Guilt has a terrible reputation these days, but in truth it plays a very helpful and necessary role in our lives. article / mp3

Gut?, Go with Your

– 482 People are always saying that they must “go with their gut.” But is this really good advice? article / mp3

Haggai - A Lesson in Obedience

– 296 A study of the ministry of Haggai, and the insight gained from this little book: “Obedience and repentance clear the way for the Holy Spirit.” article / mp3

Hard-pressed, But not Crushed

– 181 When we are born again, we now possess a great treasure inside – but there must be some pressure in our lives, so that this treasure can be manifested. article / mp3

Harper, John - Hero of the Titanic

– 226 The true story of the ministry of John Harper, the pastor who proclaimed Christ to the drowning passengers of the Titanic. article / mp3

Heart Transplant

– 237 A study of the amazing promise found in Ezekiel, which declares God will take away our stony heart and give us a new heart – a heart which will gladly keep His commandments. article / mp3