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Pastor Rick Warren Says Final Sermon at Saddleback

Pastor Rick Warren delivered his final sermon at Saddleback Church on August 28, 2022 with a message going back to the theme of his first sermon 43 years ago.

September 9, 2022

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On the Hunt for Fitness

“Our workouts are a form of worship.” Many Christians have never considered such a bold philosophy, but Davie and Robin Ferraro spread it with enthusiasm on the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS) in Wilmore, Kentucky. Robin serves as Coordinator of Student Health and Achievement,...

May 7, 2019

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A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

I grew up in a fundamentalist church culture that demanded outward performance, to the detriment of genuine faith. Because my brain didn't work like other Christians I knew, I learned to blend in and keep my mouth shut.

March 5, 2019

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A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

Martin Lloyd-Jones said, “Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees...

February 17, 2019

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Blessed to be a Blessing

W. Clement Stone said, “If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” Generous people with caring hearts discover ways to bless others.

November 21, 2018

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Reflecting on Privileges, Burdens of Ministry

Pastors love walking with their people through life’s celebrations and tribulations, but in ministry, pastors often carry burdens of their own.

October 29, 2018

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Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord

In Ephesians 1, Paul didn’t pray for material blessings, but for spiritual perception. In verse 19, he prayed “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” The word understanding means heart.

October 3, 2018

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Does God Have our Ultimate Loyalty

Loyalty is the quality of standing firm in one’s devotion or allegiance to someone or something. Loyalty comes from the heart, not from a feeling of obligation or from a legal contract.

September 12, 2018

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The Difficulty of Finding Love

A father had two sons who he loved very much. In fact, his love for them was perfect and unending. Unfortunately, due to ignorance, neither son realized his father’s love.

August 30, 2018

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The Savior is Knocking

When looking at the door in the painting, Light of the World, you can see there is no handle or knob on the outside. The door must be opened from the inside! You must allow Jesus to enter.

August 13, 2018

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5 Things Replacing God’s Direction in Your Life

Here are five things you may be using to replace Christ’s direction in your life:

August 7, 2018

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Litter Problem Reminds Us To Keep Our Life Clean

It was a great job. It paid a whopping $2 per hour--minimum wage. We reported to the county prison camp every morning, sharpened our nails, filled up the ice chest, and jumped on the red prison bus with bars on the windows. People stared at us as we rode around town, wondering what we did to deserve this.

July 30, 2018

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Things Every Believer Ought to Know

My tire was too flat and I pulled off the road. Suddenly, this little sports car zipped around me, and parked in front of my car.

July 10, 2018

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A Place Called Home

Ahh, to be home! Nearly all people, and animals, have a place called home where they live and grow before leaving and establishing a home of their own.

June 9, 2018