The pervasive public ministry of John and Charles Wesley is a direct result of the private ministry of their self-sacrificing mother, Susanna. Because she considered her home a great mission field, her life is still bearing fruit to this day.
Few writers have magnified the Church's perspective of God like A.W. Tozer. His deepest desire was to see the glory of God and his words still radiate from the vision.
Of all the amazing biographies Stephen brings us in his "Legacies of Light" series, perhaps none will pull on your heartstrings like this amazing testimony of faith. It's a story of a woman's endurance, a man's despair, and a Savior's incredible mercy.
Just when we expect an elderly Nehemiah to walk away from trouble and reach for the rocking chair, he thrusts himself right back into ministry. Those who think we should retire from God's work at a certain age should read Nehemiah 13 and think again!
Revival is like remodeling your kitchen. It takes longer than you planned, makes a bigger mess than you thought possible, and costs more than you hoped! But as Stephen reminds us in this message, the outcome is always worth the effort.
Revival is the natural result of an encounter with God. Whenever God's Word exposes us for who we truly are and we respond by confessing our sins to Him, that is when our hearts find restoration. As Stephen will remind us today, repentance is the road to revolution . . . and there is no alternate route.
The Church has lost her moral courage to communicate the message of Jesus. Believers today are just as materialistic and promiscuous as unbelievers. At the moment when our generation is desperately asking life's most important questions, Christians aren't standing up to give the answer. We, like the people in Nehemiah's day, need a revival. Join Stephen now to find out how to start one.
Every believer is a gate-keeper, and gates are only as good as the character of the guards. In this message Stephen warns us to guard carefully what we allow through the gates of our life knowing that what we take in through our minds will ultimately effect our souls.
The Devil is a whisperer, a schemer, and a blasphemer. Remember what happened in the Garden of Eden? He merely posed a question to Eve; that's all. He placed a shadow of doubt in her mind and it was enough to lure her into disobedience. What is Satan whispering into your ear today? Is it working?
This lesson from Hebrews 11:3 emphasizes that God is the ultimate and original Hero of the faith. It affirms that the universe was created by God's word, not through visible processes or random chance. Faith in God as Creator provides answers to life’s deepest questions—origin, purpose, morality, and destiny. The lesson challenges believers to trust God's power, design, and sustaining Word, while rejecting the confusion and hopelessness of a godless worldview. Faith in the Creator offers clarity, purpose, and eternal hope.
This lesson from Revelation 12:7–10, titled “Antichrist and the Many Faces of Evil – Part II,” reveals the unseen spiritual battle in heaven that takes place during the Tribulation. John describes Satan as the red dragon, an ancient, deceptive, slanderous adversary who accuses believers day and night before God. In a dramatic future event, Satan and his demons are defeated by Michael and the angels and are permanently cast out of heaven. Though Satan still deceives and accuses, his ultimate defeat is certain. The lesson emphasizes the believer’s security in Christ and the victory already won through Jesus, encouraging steadfast faith amidst spiritual opposition.
This lesson from Psalm 78, titled “An Unbroken Chain,” emphasizes the vital role of parents and spiritual mentors in passing down truth to the next generation. Drawing from Israel’s history, the Psalm urges families to teach their children to know God, think biblically, and live wisely. The goal isn’t merely good behavior or success but deep spiritual formation through modeling, teaching, and pointing children to the gospel. The lesson challenges believers to invest fully in their spiritual influence, trusting God to bring the increase and continue the legacy of faith from generation to generation.
This lesson from Romans 2:9–16 emphasizes that all people, whether Jew or Gentile, are without excuse and will face God's judgment. Paul explains that God's judgment is based not on what people didn’t know, but on what they did know—through creation, conscience, and the law written on their hearts. Humanity is guilty due to an undeniable Creator, a built-in moral compass, an active conscience, and internal conflict over right and wrong. Paul also exposes myths, such as the belief that God plays favorites or will let sin slide. The lesson urges repentance, revealing that the only escape from judgment is faith in Jesus Christ.
No one ever lives a life of holiness by accident. It happens on purpose. It comes through discipline and obedience to the Spirit of God, which is a daily, moment-by-moment battle. Are you in the fight?
