Category: Charles Stanley

What makes someone a follower of Jesus? Going to church? Donating money to good causes? Trying to be a good person? The answer is actually much simpler: all we have to do is follow the Leader. In this message, Dr. Stanley outlines exactly how to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, surrendering our lives and […]

“In this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33 NIV). Of all the promises Jesus made during His time on earth, that’s one we all know too well. But thankfully, the verse doesn’t end there. “Take heart!” He continues, “I have overcome the world.” In this message, Dr. Stanley explains how God works in our […]

Have you opened all of God’s gifts? When we think about blessings, we sometimes focus on material and physical benefits like homes, jobs, family, and health. But there are even greater spiritual provisions that we may not have considered. In this message, Dr. Stanley teaches us how to be mindful of the wealth of favor […]

“Take your son, your only son whom you love—Isaac—and […] sacrifice him” (Genesis 22:2 NIV). So began the hardest trial of Abraham’s life. Imagine you were in his shoes: could you trust God and obey Him? In this message, Dr. Stanley assures us that obeying God, even when we’re afraid of the outcome, is always […]

An exciting adventure begins when we walk in step with Jesus. In the first part of his series, Steps to God’s Guidance, Dr. Stanley explains what life entails when we choose to be guided by the Father. We must completely surrender to Him if our actions are to reflect His glory. when you’re trying to […]

Broth or birthright? No rational person would choose the former at the expense of the latter. Yet Esau did, and he’s not the only one among us sacrificing the future for momentary pleasure. In this message, Dr. Stanley exhorts us to exercise self-awareness and self-control when it comes to the temptation of instant gratification. Learn […]

Pharaoh was the leader of a nation, and his rebellion against God had far-reaching consequences for many people. Whether on a large scale or a smaller one, sin destroys. In this message, Dr. Stanley explores the Egyptian leader’s disobedience and talks about how important it is to identify our weaknesses and pursue genuine repentance—both as […]

Everyone has the gift of faith. Whether you are lost or saved, you exercise belief by what you do. In the third part of his sermon series, Steps to God’s Guidance, Dr. Stanley explains that following God is a conscious effort, because His ways are higher than ours. Though we are prone to subconsciously follow […]

God wants to bless all aspects of our lives as a powerful testimony to His abundant grace. He also bestows blessings because He loves us unconditionally and wants only our very best. Taking time to acknowledge the One who faithfully walks beside us, meditating on and listening to Him, allows us to pray with confidence […]

Fasting is a biblical practice with many powerful examples in Scripture. Dr. Charles Stanley shares the purpose and benefits of fasting for the believer in Jesus Christ. In Touch Ministries, 2010. what are your greatest needs have you talked to you having that father about them when we set aside time to listen and wait […]