“He hath done all things well” (Mark 7:37). David Gibbs Jr. recounts the story of his mother's impossible work, a nearly-unbelievable story...

Messengers in disguise? No, this is not a sermon on false prophets or spiritual warfare. This is the confession of a Jacob who came to...

In this down-to-earth message from the first chapter of Psalms, David Gibbs unveils the secrets for having God's blessing as we go out to...

I have seen more people ruined by success than failure, states Ron Dunn. The longer we live, the more we understand how a weakness, trial...

The Principle of Ownership

Why did God let it happen? Reasons to know why things happen Attitudes necessary for understanding Concepts to understand the ways of God...

Three phases of the work of God's Spirit Three steps to gain the power of love How to pass each test The rewards of passing the tests How...

What do we do when life and God don't seem to make sense? The prophet Elijah certainly encountered this tumultuous question at several...

Based on God's dealing with Job we may receive either comfort or correction when we see our own possessions, family, or health being broken...

We've all heard the command, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18...

Have you noticed that significant spiritual growth often comes in the wake of a situation that seemed completely devoid of any potential...

As Ron Dunn might say, the very thing which causes us to think that God is not at work in our life is the very work that God is doing. This...

Some situations are harder to accept than others. Yet when we trust the Lord we find that His will is exactly what we would have chosen if...

"You can't always know when God is using you the most." Often when you wonder if God is even present, He will actually be performing His...

It is easy enough to trust God when His presence and blessing are evident, but what is a Christian to do if God Himself feels distant? What...

Transforming criticism Pass the trial of bitter water Trace criticism to its real source Respond quickly and wisely to your critics Know...

In biology, pressure is responsible for bringing about energy, life, and beauty. Who other than the tempter would suggest anything...

Let's take a look at the Lord's prayer. After all it is the Lord's prayer. It reveals His heart as Savior and Lord. As Savior, He chose to...

Never did changes or challenges take God by surprise. He allows them, certainly, but more than that He actually designs them all to arrive...

God designed our bodies to heal themselves. However, it is still our responsiblity to take care of ourselves.

Attitudes are controlled by viewpoints Requirements to know why it happened Reasons we can know why it happened How our greatest blessings...

"I did not have within my own resources the ability to make it right with my neighbor!" What an awesome realization. What does it take for...

For everyone in the battle, there will be good days and bad. In light of eternity, how do we keep one hard day from wiping out our reward?...

“Five words that changed my relationship with God completely ...

The classic parable of the potter's pot. Though it may take a bit of imagination, this short message from the Children's Institute serves...

We have come to Christ in salvation. We have answered the call of service in His Church. And we are the ones to be sifted? By Satan?

What resources do you have at your disposal to advance God's Kingdom? Most of us can think of many.

Shepherds pasture their flocks on the high lush plains in the good seasons. However, when the harsh summer droughts come, the sheep must be...

Many pastors, fathers, and families are under attack. Often the natural response can be one of surprise: “If I'm doing God's will, why don'...

God prepares us for the unexpected. Julie Willersdorf attests to this in her testimony she tells to Bob Newhouse. Julie’s husband, Ian,...

If you listened to Part One of Clark Wilson’s testimony, you may be wondering, “How can I hear God like he does?” Pastor Wilson tells about...

The idea first came to Shelley Hendry's husband after he attended a historical presentation acted out on the life of John Adams. He loved...

Isaiah 40:28-31 promises that those who wait upon the Lord will "renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall...

Hearing what God wants to say is a skill. Sharing with others what God has shared with me is also a skill. Drawing near to God enables us...

As the darkness of Communism fell on twentieth-century Romania, a pastor wondered what it would cost him to continue preaching the truth....

After hearing about the upcoming 2017 Family Conference, Benjamin Middleton and his family decided to attend. Their trek to the conference...

A truck stuck in the mud. The suit that was too small. Drought. Whether large or small, irritations rarely come at a convenient time. They...

Sometimes all things don't seem to work together for good, even if we feel that we are loving God. Can we trust that He is always at work...

As humans we are tempted, often, to use any number of reasons to believe that God is not good. What could be farther from the truth?...

God can turn around a worst case scenario for good. In Larry Guthrie's situation, it certainly seemed no good could come from the mistake...

The question isn't whether or not we can avoid the storm. Life is a series of challenges. The question is whether or not we will be ready...

Cherith and Jordan Hendrich are siblings whose family lives on the International ALERT Academy campus in Big Sandy, Texas. They began...

In October 2017, Ron Hamilton presented a special sing-along session at Family Camp accompanied by his son-in-law and daughter, the Morgans...

As a young man, Rick Warner, now Chief of Staff for the ALERT Cadet program, was impressed by God to “tithe on his time.” For him, tithing...

Last week Rick Warner talked about some ways God prepared him for the mission field. This week he shares about his twenty years serving in...

Dr. Larry Guthrie and his family loved outdoor activities. For Larry, this included most everything except running a race.

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....

Life, at times, overwhelms us as young ladies. Our reaction is to forget God and bolt like a runaway colt! However, our loving heavenly...

We have heard it repeated many times: "the answer is God's Word and prayer". We know these two things give us balance when other things are...

Imagine never being offended or frustrated. This kind of power has always been available, whether it is was needed by Bob Newhouse for a...

Keith and Carol Kane are the parents of seven children. Their family serves on the ALERT campus in Big Sandy, Texas.

While in his early teens, David Swagger committed his life to serving the Lord in ministry. Although David was uncertain what that ministry...

On occasion we forget to worship. We feel like a small candle in a vast dark room whose light is flickering, sputtering, about to go out....

The Bible gives many examples of loyalty as a character quality. In a style similar to his companion message on Ruth, Gary Fraley takes a...

If you're up for a good story, you'll enjoy this in-depth re-telling of Ruth's true love story by Pastor Fraley. He incorporates several...

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). When Lew Sterrett first heard these...

What if you had the power to change some of the circumstances you face in life? Would you use that power? Pastor Bob Gray II and his wife...