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Episodes
The Holiness of God, Part 1
Isaiah 6:1–8
Most people prefer a God who is a little holier than they are—manageable, predictable, and unlikely to make demands. But that is not the God of the Bible. When Isaiah saw the real God—high and lifted up, attended by seraphim—his only response was, “Woe is me!”
Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Isaiah 6:1–8 to reveal a God whose holiness is utterly beyond our comfort zones. Far from paraly
The Glory of God, Part 2
2 Chronicles 26; Isaiah 42:5–8
Pride is a quiet thief. It creeps in during seasons of success, slowly redirecting the glory that belongs to God toward the one He has blessed. King Uzziah of Judah discovered this the hard way—and he lost everything because of it.
From 2 Chronicles 26 and Isaiah 42:5–8, Pastor Chuck Swindoll traces Uzziah’s stunning rise and tragic fall to show what happens when a
The Glory of God, Part 1
2 Chronicles 26; Isaiah 42:5–8
Pride is a quiet thief. It creeps in during seasons of success, slowly redirecting the glory that belongs to God toward the one He has blessed. King Uzziah of Judah discovered this the hard way—and he lost everything because of it.
From 2 Chronicles 26 and Isaiah 42:5–8, Pastor Chuck Swindoll traces Uzziah’s stunning rise and tragic fall to show what happens when a
In the End, God Wins, Part 2
Esther 10
At times, the struggles and agonies of the day distort our perception of God and blur our vision of the future. That’s why hope is woven throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
In just three verses, Esther 10 offers a glimpse of Mordecai’s blessing over Persia, giving us a foretaste of God’s glorious blessings to come.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he guides us through this
In the End, God Wins, Part 1
Esther 10
At times, the struggles and agonies of the day distort our perception of God and blur our vision of the future. That’s why hope is woven throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
In just three verses, Esther 10 offers a glimpse of Mordecai’s blessing over Persia, giving us a foretaste of God’s glorious blessings to come.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he guides us through this
After the Ache . . . Celebrate!, Part 2
Esther 9:20-28
Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures.
After facing a terrifying year, the Jews didn’t settle for a fearful existence (Esther 9:17–32). They celebrated! They established Purim, a festival to honor God’s deliverance.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll invites us to create our own
After the Ache . . . Celebrate!, Part 1
Esther 9:20-28
Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures.
After facing a terrifying year, the Jews didn’t settle for a fearful existence (Esther 9:17–32). They celebrated! They established Purim, a festival to honor God’s deliverance.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll invites us to create our own
The Limitations of Retaliation, Part 2
Esther 9:1–16
Have you felt the urge to strike back? The Jews faced the same temptation, yet they showed remarkable restraint while defending themselves. They could have destroyed their enemies completely and taken their spoils, but they chose not to (Esther 9:1–16).
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he teaches how to overcome the desire for vengeance and live confidently, knowing the Lord is your u
The Limitations of Retaliation, Part 1
Esther 9:1–16
Have you felt the urge to strike back? The Jews faced the same temptation, yet they showed remarkable restraint while defending themselves. They could have destroyed their enemies completely and taken their spoils, but they chose not to (Esther 9:1–16).
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he teaches how to overcome the desire for vengeance and live confidently, knowing the Lord is your u
And the Walls Came Tumbling Down, Part 2
Esther 8
Have you ever run into a wall with no way around it? After Haman’s downfall, the decree against the Jews still stood. The situation was desperate . . . until Esther boldly petitioned the king again, and he granted her request.
The king issued a new edict allowing the Jews to defend themselves, saving them from their enemies.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he reveals from Esther 8 how G
And the Walls Came Tumbling Down, Part 1
Esther 8
Have you ever run into a wall with no way around it? After Haman’s downfall, the decree against the Jews still stood. The situation was desperate . . . until Esther boldly petitioned the king again, and he granted her request.
The king issued a new edict allowing the Jews to defend themselves, saving them from their enemies.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he reveals from Esther 8 how G
God’s Surprising Sovereignty, Part 2
Esther 7
God’s surprises in your life are never random or accidental. In this message on Esther 7, Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals how God’s timing is precise and purposeful.
Though unseen, God was working behind the scenes throughout Esther’s story, showing up at just the right moment during the second banquet to bring clarity and deliverance.
When you face silent, agonizing seasons, Esther 7 e
God’s Surprising Sovereignty, Part 1
Esther 7
God’s surprises in your life are never random or accidental. In this message on Esther 7, Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals how God’s timing is precise and purposeful.
Though unseen, God was working behind the scenes throughout Esther’s story, showing up at just the right moment during the second banquet to bring clarity and deliverance.
When you face silent, agonizing seasons, Esther 7 e
What Goes Around, Comes Around, Part 2
Do you feel like all is lost or that God doesn’t see your struggles? Esther 6 teaches us that God is always present, even when hope seems distant.
At a crucial moment, God gave King Ahasuerus a restless night, setting in motion a chain of events that humbled proud Haman and elevated humble Mordecai.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he mines gems of truth in this powerful chapter, reminding us that
What Goes Around, Comes Around, Part 1
Esther 6
Do you feel like all is lost or that God doesn’t see your struggles? Esther 6 teaches us that God is always present, even when hope seems distant.
At a crucial moment, God gave King Ahasuerus a restless night, setting in motion a chain of events that humbled proud Haman and elevated humble Mordecai.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he mines gems of truth in this powerful chapter, remindin
Esther’s Finest Hour, Part 2
Esther 5
How do you muster the confidence to face the unknown? Pastor Chuck Swindoll addresses this question and others as he walks us through Esther 5.
After fasting for three days, Esther courageously dressed in her royal robes and approached the king’s inner court. Would the king receive her and spare her life? Or reject her and condemn her to die?
Join Pastor Chuck as we explore God’s hand
Esther’s Finest Hour, Part 1
Esther 5
How do you muster the confidence to face the unknown? Pastor Chuck Swindoll addresses this question and others as he walks us through Esther 5.
After fasting for three days, Esther courageously dressed in her royal robes and approached the king’s inner court. Would the king receive her and spare her life? Or reject her and condemn her to die?
Join Pastor Chuck as we explore God’s hand
Thinking and Saying What’s Right—Regardless, Part 2
Esther 4
Ever wonder if one person can truly make a difference?
After the king’s deadly edict, Mordecai urged Esther to use her influence—and risk her life—to stop the destruction of her people (Esther 4).
Pastor Chuck Swindoll shows us how God uses individuals to change the course of history. Are you ready to step into the role God has prepared for you and make an impact beyond what you imag
Thinking and Saying What’s Right—Regardless, Part 1
Esther 4
Ever wonder if one person can truly make a difference?
After the king’s deadly edict, Mordecai urged Esther to use her influence—and risk her life—to stop the destruction of her people (Esther 4).
Pastor Chuck Swindoll shows us how God uses individuals to change the course of history. Are you ready to step into the role God has prepared for you and make an impact beyond what you imag
An Evil Interlude, Part 2
Esther 2:21–3:15
Feel like life is full of trouble and turmoil? Shortly after Esther became queen, danger arose when two guards conspired to kill the king (Esther 2:21–3:15). Mordecai, however, stepped in to foil their plot. Meanwhile, Haman, empowered by the king’s ring, launched an even deadlier plan against the Jews.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals what we can learn about the presence of evil a
