Here's How to Finish Well

Three Nevers We Must Never Forget

When Jesus Lowered the Boom

Getting Back on Target

Many people expect the twilight years of their lives to be characterized by four “uns”—unproductive, unhappy, unhealthy, and unfulfilling. How unfortunate! We don’t find that kind of thinking among the great men and women in God’s “Hall of Faith.” For them, life remained meaningful right up to the end, filled with important decisions, joyful events, and purposeful involvements. As Abraham neared the sunset of his life, he clearly didn’t waste his retirement years sitting around feeling sorry for himself. Instead, he lived his last years to their fullest. From his example, we can learn a lot about ending well and finishing strong.


What a Way to Go!

Immediately after one of Peter’s highpoints while following Jesus, Peter immediately sunk into one of his lowpoints. He accepted Jesus’ identity but refused to accept Jesus’ plan.
Jesus met this refusal with a swift rebuke—so strong that He called Peter Satan. Wow!
Listen in to Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s sermon on this short but intrsuctive passage in Matthew 16:21–26. Never let your own preferences or assumptions get in the way of your relationship with King Jesus.


The King's Ministry: A Study of Matthew 14-20

Three Nevers We Must Never Forget, Part 1

Three Nevers We Must Never Forget, Part 2

After declaring Himself Jerusalem’s king and Messiah, Jesus immediately acted as a stern prophet and zealous priest against Israel’s religious elite.
Indeed, Matthew 21:12–22 provides a glimpse of Jesus’ righteous indignation, where we see Him at His angriest. But what drove Jesus to “lower the boom” on corruption?
In his exposition of this intriguing account, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches how anger is sometimes a good and appropriate response through the example of our Lord, Jesus Christ.


The King's Commission: A Study of Matthew 21-28

When Jesus Lowered the Boom, Part 1

When Jesus Lowered the Boom, Part 2

After declaring Himself Jerusalem’s king and Messiah, Jesus immediately acted as a stern prophet and zealous priest against Israel’s religious elite.

Indeed, Matthew 21:12–22 provides a glimpse of Jesus’ righteous indignation, where we see Him at His angriest. But what drove Jesus to “lower the boom” on corruption?

In his exposition of this intriguing account, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches how anger is sometimes a good and appropriate response through the example of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

https://www.insightforliving.ca/broadcast/matthew/TKCSMD02

When Jesus Lowered the Boom, Part 3

As God unfurled His original creation, He paused for a particularly significant moment: a wedding ceremony. This marriage painted a perfect picture of love, unity, trust, and intimacy.
Sadly, sin quickly crept in and marred this beautiful union. While many marriages today may reflect the goodness of God’s intended design for marriage, each still bears the scars of sin.
Sit in the audience and witness with Pastor Chuck Swindoll this first wedding. He will show how the theological truths about marriage in Genesis 2:21–25 and 3:8–13 hold immense relevance and importance for us today.


Marriage: From Surviving to Thriving 

Getting Back on Target, Part 1

Getting Back on Target, Part 2

No matter what tribulations or tragedies come, Christians are victorious over them. How? Because God is for us. 

In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on the great truths found in Romans 8:31–39. Discover the magnificence of a God who is for you and with you always.

Believe that you are more than a conqueror over any of your circumstances. Stand convinced that nothing can come between God’s love for you!

We Overwhelmingly Conquer, Part 2

Although sometimes challenging to understand, sound theology remains vital for navigating the Christian life. It’s like true north on a compass, showing us the right direction and helping us correct our heading when we drift off course.

Examine Romans 9 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to understand four great truths on predestination. Reflect on God’s sovereign choice and irresistible grace. 

Discover how predestination points to the perfect character of God and His consistent plan.

Straight Talk about Predestination, Part 1

Straight Talk about Predestination, Part 2

While Romans 9 focuses on the sovereignty of God, Romans 10 emphasizes our freedom to accept or reject God’s offer. 

Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the need for faith and our responsibility to share the gospel with others. 

Because it is offered to all, people are responsible to respond. If you believe, share it with others and pray. If you don’t believe, respond to the truth. Leave the rest up to God!

Straight Talk about Responsibility, Part 1

Paul finished the first section of Romans with a doxology focused on the greatness of God. He declared: God’s mercy is unsearchable, His mind unfathomable, and His majesty unmatched. 

Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Paul’s doxology in Romans 11:30–36.

Marvel at God’s majesty. Better grasp His greatness and matchless grace!

Unsearchable, Unfathomable, and Unmatched! Part 2

Straight Talk about Responsibility, Part 2

Modelling a life well lived leaves one of the greatest legacies. In the final verses of Romans 12, Paul provides a “checklist” for pursuing Christlikeness and letting love take centre stage. 

Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the characteristics of love in action—what real love looks like using Christ as our example and guide.

Let love define your life. Remember what truly lasts!

Christianity 101, Part 1

Every moment of every day is a window of opportunity to worship God.

In this message on Romans 12:1–2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll urges believers to follow Paul’s command to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. What does that mean? How can we find meaning and purpose through obedience to God’s will? Let’s find out! 

Consecrate your life to God. Determine to think biblically and act accordingly. Allow God to transform your mind and heart as you follow His commands. You won’t ever be the same!

A Compelling Commitment, Part 1

What are the signs of a renewed mind?

Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches Christians how to think correctly about themselves, other believers, and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3–8). 

Allow the Spirit of God to break through longstanding fortresses in your mind. Take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. Reap the benefits of a renewed mind!

How a Renewed Mind Thinks, Part 1

In Romans 13, Paul addresses the importance of abiding by the law as obedient citizens. Or in other words, a good Christian is a good citizen. 

In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches the role of government in God’s plan and explores subjects such as paying taxes, capital punishment, and when civil disobedience might be appropriate.

Obey God by respecting those in authority. Honour elected officials. Live in the land as a good citizen.

How to Be a Godly Rebel, Part 2

Christianity 101, Part 2

Quietly trusting God to deal with an enemy proves a difficult task. It’s tempting to take matters into our own hands, but living with a renewed mind means loving those who hurt us, just like Christ did.

Learn from Romans 12 three principles for responding to wrong. Consider, with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, how to do things God’s way rather than your own way. 

As you fight the impulse toward hatred and revenge, you will become the person God longs you to be!

Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong, Part 2

Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong, Part 1

You can’t battle with an aggressive enemy while wearing pyjamas! Get dressed for action by putting on the virtues of a godly life. 

Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the steps Christians need to take to be ready morally and spiritually for Christ’s return.

Wake up! Remove your night clothes, and “put on the shining armor of right living” (Romans 13:12). Clothe yourself with Christ and take Him with you wherever you go.

Wake Up and Get Dressed! Part 2

Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don’t have to lead to disunity. 

Listen to Paul’s exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.

Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

Putting Grace into Action, Part 1

Love never goes out of style. A genuine Christian, full of love, attracts and compels others. 

Open your Bible to Romans 13 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to discover how love sums up God’s law and fulfils its requirements. 

Go out of your way to care for others like Christ does, and you will experience the power of His love changing people’s lives. Resolve to share Christ’s love with others today!

Legal Tender and Loving Care, Part 1

Putting Grace into Action, Part 3

Putting Grace into Action, Part 2

In Romans 14:19, Paul wrote, “let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” Living in harmony requires understanding that every Christian is in a different place in their walk with God. 

Liberty in Christ must be handled with care, even as it is enjoyed. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss a believer’s freedom and the principles to use it well. 

Learn how to balance liberty in Christ with consideration of others. Discover how to agree on the essentials and relax on the nonessentials!

Liberty on a Tightrope, Part 2

Have you ever wanted to pull back the curtain to learn more about the Apostle Paul?

Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to first-century Corinth and envision the man behind the letter (Romans 15). Uncover Paul’s thinking, travels, and attitude. Apply the principles gleaned from his enthusiasm.

Don’t aim too low. Keep your vision sharp. Keep dreaming about how God may use you!

Preaching and Travelling with Paul, Part 1

Satan aims to destroy the unity and fellowship in local churches around the world. But Jesus calls His followers to imitate Him in unity and love.

Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he teaches from Romans 15. Learn how the same body with a variety of opinions and differences can glorify the same Lord.

Look to the Scriptures for encouragement, hope, and guidance and to Christ as the perfect example!

We Are One...or Are We? Part 2

At the start of his lengthy epilogue in his letter to the Romans, Paul exhorts his readers with boldness and tenderness (Romans 15). 

Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourage and challenge you in the same way.

Allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through you so that you overflow with goodness and passionately engage the lost with the gospel. Apply these truths today!

Encouraging Words of Affirmation, Part 2

Preaching and Travelling with Paul, Part 2

Have you ever wondered what Paul meant when he wrote, “Greet each other with a sacred kiss” (Romans 16:16)?

Explore the beauty of the body of Christ in Romans 16. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he explains key qualities of a healthy church community. 

Prioritize the ABCs of authentic love to combat the loneliness and isolation of today!

Love and Kisses, Part 2

Even though we wholeheartedly believe in the power of prayer, we are sometimes shocked when God does answer our prayers. Yes, prayer really works! 

Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss four principles for effective prayer from Romans 15:30–33. 

Encounter the power of prayer. Resolve to recognize needs, get involved, pray with specificity, and rest in God’s will!

Praying with Your Whole Heart, Part 1

Praying with Your Whole Heart, Part 3

How do Christians discern truth from error? And how can we appropriately handle individuals who cause dissension within the church?

Conflict will occur in the church today, in the same way it did during Paul’s ministry. Dig deeply into Romans 16 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to better navigate dissension and difficulties.

Stay innocent of evil; embrace what is good. Rest in the ultimate victory of our God of peace!

Boars in God’s Vineyard, Part 2

Life is a Vapour

Following Jesus

Really Living

Abundant Life

John 3:16 is the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many of us can recite it from memory. For millions of people, its powerful truth marked the beginning of their journey with Christ.

Listen as Pastor Chuck Swindoll recounts how this verse spoke to him as a child. God loves the world—He loves you! His love is for everyone, and His call to believe in Jesus is open to all. 

Accept God’s invitation to believe in His Son and receive His promise of eternal life.

God’s Greatest Gift, Part 1

A new year stretches ahead of you—twelve months of fresh possibilities! What does Jesus consider essential for you this year? 

Listen as Pastor Chuck Swindoll lays out Jesus’ three “musts” for every disciple from Luke 9:22–25. Deny yourself—desire only God’s will. Take up your cross—be ready to suffer for His sake. Follow Jesus—do whatever He commands. 

Jesus said, “If you give up your life for my sake, you will save it” (Luke 9:24). Make Jesus’ “musts” your mottos, and you’ll discover what real living is all about.

Three “Musts” for a New Year, Part 2

Jealousy, anger, and murder have existed from the beginning. We see them in the first few pages of the Bible. How Christians handle their emotions and temptations toward sin matters.

Dig deep into Genesis 4 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Face the reality of hatred and sin by examining the tragedy of Cain and Abel.

Refuse to tolerate jealousy and unrestrained anger. Release it to God. His way provides the way out—take it!

Cain: The Farmer Who Murdered His Brother, Part 1

God loves to work in seemingly impossible situations. 

Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll preach from Genesis 22. Discover what you can learn from God’s test of Abraham’s faith.

What person, possession, occupation, or dream are you clinging to with closed fists? Release it to God in simple obedience. Trust Him to take care of you as you hold everything loosely!

Abraham: The Father Who Released His Son, Part 1

Behind every great leader are a few invaluable individuals serving without recognition, but with purpose toward a common goal.

Learn from Pastor Chuck Swindoll the four unwritten rules of true servants by examining the lives of David’s mighty men recorded in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11–12. 

Evaluate your role, attitude, and pursuits. Who is getting the glory? Lean into Christlike humility and joy today!

Often-Overlooked Lives of Significance, Part 2

Cain: The Farmer Who Murdered His Brother, Part 2

“It’s a battle between the ‘Have’s' and the ‘Have-Not’s!' With his father making a lot of money working for Mr. Rockler, C.J. quickly finds himself on the outs with his jealous friends. New clothes, new privileges, even Tiffany thinks C.J. is OK now! When God told us to “weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice,” He didn’t mean we have to be happy for C.J., or did He?

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C.J. Prospers

Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith

What a Way to Go! Part 2

What a Way to Go! Part 1

What a Way to Go! Part 3

Enoch. Moses. Caleb. Paul. When we think about these men, we recall how they lived fully and finished well. We remember them for their faithfulness to God, but how did they remain faithful? What makes a person walk with God for three hundred years or do his best work in the last decades of life? We attain some insight into these questions in the final verses of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, where he provided four guidelines for finishing well.


Becoming a People of Grace 

Here's How to Finish Well, Part 1

Here's How to Finish Well, Part 2

Here's How to Finish Well, Part 3

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