If God's Word is the final authority, how would His principles actually affect our management of money?

What is a wife to do? What if expectations for a truly romantic and loving marriage go unmet for fourteen years? Jenny Speed recounts the...

What has Christianity become in America? It may be that American Christianity is the most deceptive and far-reaching substitute yet for the...

Truth and Its Actual Effects upon Personal Living, Family and Society

The Principle of Freedom

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

In the midst of everything going on in life, are you asking "What is the most important thing that God requires of me?" From what we find...

How to Share a New Approach to Life

In Matthew 5,6,7, Christ preached the greatest oration on earth, the Sermon on the Mount. In it, He said that Christians are like salt to...

Love, truth and reality seem to have gotten their lines mixed up on today's stage. But what would happen if those who know the Person...

Once upon a time there was a hard-working dairy farmer, called from the family farm to take on the pastorate at a small church in a very un...

A straightforward exposition of Ephesians 5 brings a whole new meaning to the responsibilities and rewards of being a husband. What is my...

Ever since the time Doug Small shared this simple message from Genesis 18 with our staff in Oak Brook, it has been a favorite, a kind of...

Salvation, by God's great grace, is a life-changing experience. What if we were to allow His great grace to continue its work in our lives...

Why do we need to define worship? We all know the answer: With time we tend to change our focus, even without knowing it, from Christ to...

In a glorious way, from Genesis to Revelation, God's Word shows that His thoughts are higher than our thoughts!

To understand our current place in the kingdom of God, it is well worth it to take a trip back in time to seek for wisdom. How does He deal...

It is not possible to have revival on a national level without men in that nation understanding the need for accountability on a personal...

In this enjoyable and thought provoking message, Otto Koning shares rich insights on the secrets of putting the third command into practice...

When we think about the future we might naturally wonder about "God's will". But really what good would it do us if we merely know God's...

This fun whiteboard drawing takes you through the life cycle of a caterpillar giving a great comparison to our growth in the Christian life...

Having faith in our own faith is becoming a widespread problem among Christians. Those who profess to know Christ feel that at times their...

As a parent, there is a certain focus in life that can inspire our children to say what we've always wanted to hear them say: “That's what...

Watching the taming of a wild animal is something few have ever seen. A horse trainer's excitement is a little different than that of a...

When Paul and Jenny Speed first gave their testimony of what the Lord had done for them during a Family Conference in Nashville, Tennessee...

A business is as strong as the reputation of integrity behind it and the most valuable asset we could ever have is a good name (Proverbs 22...

Search me, O God. Search me, O God! This is a cry of the heart that God will hear! This is the cure for wandering eyes and thoughts. This...

As a Christian, have you become accustomed to being on defense? With all we have to offer people, it's amazing that we hesitate as often as...

How do you turn straying thoughts into a deeper experience of the freedom of Christ? Jim Sammons, like a battle hardened soldier, brings to...

Neither the ethical crisis America faces in this century, nor a potential reformation for its rescue, are without precedent in the history...

Dr. Logan has long sought to share intimacy with God. Through their times alone, the Lord has shown him some major differences between...

Ever tried loving your wife? Others? Well, you can stop now. Enter the joy of learning how to replace your love with Christ's love, deeper...

Beginning with II Timothy 3:16, David Barton unveils the application of Biblical principle to secular government.

Has the church lost the power that it had in the first century? Dr. John Morgan shares the joyful testimonies God has given to a church...

“There must be more to the Christian life.” Have you experienced this feeling before? Realizations similar to this often precipitate...

As Keith Neds points out in this simple chalk talk, there is a lot to learn from James 4. Drawing on the larger context of the chapter, he...

How do I know I've been called by God? Should I look for logical indications that support the call? Can I expect God to confirm my ministry...

Just as Josiah sought the Lord in a time of national crisis, found the old dusty scrolls of the law, and was used of the Lord to bring his...

With the need we have today for unity in the church and harmony in the family, you would conclude that sermons on reconciliation would...

The first time that Otto Koning used the name of Jesus Christ to win a spiritual battle, it was to save his own life. The saving power of...

Three high school boys decided to explore a cave in Tasmania after school one day. Bob Newhouse shares this true story–told to him at the...

As much as I may want God's truth in my life, I may not be able to live it out. Why? Could it be I haven't gotten to the root of a lie I've...

Whether they affect nations, cities or families, ideas come with consequences. Times may change but the ideas behind our country's most...

Teaching children to love Jesus is often a parent's greatest motivation to keep loving Jesus themselves! Raising children definitely grows...

You don't have to be a fish to know a hook when you see it ... or feel it. Reawakened guilt feels the same way and it will continue to...

"Blessed assurance." "Heavenly peace." "Divinest comfort." Do you have these things present in your life? As a blind girl, Francis Jane...

There are times when the eternal purposes of God are at stake. At these times God seeks vessels to use for His life, power and healing to...

Keith Daniel, from South Africa, is an evangelist with the African Evangelistic Band. He experienced the life-transforming power of the...

"And after that God was entreated for the land" (2 Samuel 21:14). Normally King David is given the credit for the ending of a three year...

Revival does not come overnight. David Barton lists five clear prerequisites for long-range change, demonstrated in the wisdom and...

Who can do the work of God's Spirit—the Spirit of holiness! Yes, to witness the Spirit's work, to see conviction break out, is a wonderful...

If a society becomes confused, there is a reason. If the definition of right and wrong is not clear, what can be?

John Van Gelderen was born again, but he still faced temptations. Despite constant confession, he felt guilty all the time.

Have you ever wished you could avoid some things? Especially as a home school mom or dad?

Our sons and daughters can be protected from severe and unnecessary problems. That's because prayer isn't just for adults. When the...

In this first of three messages in his short series, Roy shares a very wise perspective on what Christians can look to when they suffer....

If Noah could have a family working for God, worshiping God, and walking with God, then you can have a family working for God, worshiping...

It is time for brothers and sisters in Christ to use their tongues for good.

Who will care for the souls of non-believers but believers? Believers who know the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ. Believers who...

Chris, Anne, and their family of nine children have gone through a lot to become the ministry center God wanted them to be. Was it simple?...

It's sobering when God tells a man "You'll either let My Word crush you or you will crush your children". He is always the same, His Word...

Why are churches today lacking power in prayer? Why are some churches even eliminating prayer meetings? In this short, yet pointed message...

Beyond physical fitness or the virtues of good behavior is a basic human need for everlasting, glorious, spiritual vitality. As Pastor Ken...

Many Basic Seminar alumni whose marriages and families were restored at a Basic Seminar have wanted to come back and share the answers they...

Roger Magnuson is a great storyteller, and this message is no exception, as he brings out the metaphor of sermons and sailboats. As with...

Does our church have the same priorities the early church did? Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer …” (Matthew 21:13)....

At the moment of salvation, we were spared from a future of utter despair in hell. But what about those who do not know Jesus? They have...

With all the conveniences we enjoy here at home, it is easy to forget about spiritual warfare. The battle is taking place right now between...

The church in Corinth was out of order. The church should have been exerting a powerful positive influence on the city. However, the...

What is wrong with sending someone else in answer to the call? What’s wrong with hoping the unfortunates are “asleep,” not “dead”? Well,...

Sometimes it is difficult to convey truth to others in a way that will impact their lives. Often, it seems that the messages are heard but...

Well, it's time to make a plan. Pick one of the five areas: Person, Provider, Partner, Parent, or Proclaimer and do the things God has led...

Rick Green shares an insightful summary of why Christians should become actively involved in American politics. Learn the blessings of a...

Acknowledging Jesus Christ as God the Creator, God the Savior, and God the coming Judge, is much more than merely believing in Him....

As a boy, Keith Daniel assumed he was a Christian. His brother, father, and mother assumed they were Christians, too. Their family was good...