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Chuck Swindoll

Post-mortem of a Deceiver, Part 2

September 1, 2023

After a great spiritual victory, be careful! It’s common to be overconfident, and in turn, vulnerable. Secret sin can cause a downward spiral of events.

Ever-practical, Pastor Chuck Swindoll looks at the account of Achan in Joshua 7—the man whose secret sin resulted in a devastating defeat for Israel.

Learn from Pastor Chuck four short but strong lessons and four essential applications regarding how you must view your sin. The pathway to peace of mind is honoring God in all your actions.

References: Joshua 7

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After a great spiritual victory, be careful! It’s common to be overconfident, and in turn, vulnerable. Secret sin can cause a downward spiral of events. Ever-practical, Pastor Chuck Swindoll looks at the account of Achan in Joshua 7—the man whose secret sin resulted in a devastating defeat for Israel. Learn from Pastor Chuck four short but strong lessons and four essential applications regarding how you must view your sin. The pathway to peace of mind is honoring God in all your actions.
August 31, 2023
We’re all faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. Maybe the situation towering over you involves conflict in your family, an addiction, your health, or another area of struggle. As the Lord did for the Hebrews in collapsing the walls of Jericho, He waits for you to ask Him to show His love and compassion . . . and trust Him to break through your walls. Delve deeper into the ways of God in this study of Joshua 6 as Pastor Chuck implores us to turn our impossible situations over to the living God and trust in His power!
August 30, 2023
We’re all faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. Maybe the situation towering over you involves conflict in your family, an addiction, your health, or another area of struggle. As the Lord did for the Hebrews in collapsing the walls of Jericho, He waits for you to ask Him to show His love and compassion . . . and trust Him to break through your walls. Delve deeper into the ways of God in this study of Joshua 6 as Pastor Chuck implores us to turn our impossible situations over to the living God and trust in His power!
August 29, 2023
Rahab was a prostitute and a deceiver. Yet she was the most virtuous person of her people when she saved the lives of the Hebrew spies in Jericho. Her heroism led to the Hebrews conquering that city. Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines Rahab’s behavior in Joshua 2 and how God revealed His grace through her. Join Pastor Chuck as he asks us four probing questions regarding God’s will and how His plans are accomplished in mysterious ways.
August 28, 2023
Rahab was a prostitute and a deceiver. Yet she was the most virtuous person of her people when she saved the lives of the Hebrew spies in Jericho. Her heroism led to the Hebrews conquering that city. Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines Rahab’s behavior in Joshua 2 and how God revealed His grace through her. Join Pastor Chuck as he asks us four probing questions regarding God’s will and how His plans are accomplished in mysterious ways.
August 25, 2023
Rahab was a prostitute and a deceiver. Yet she was the most virtuous person of her people when she saved the lives of the Hebrew spies in Jericho. Her heroism led to the Hebrews conquering that city. Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines Rahab’s behavior in Joshua 2 and how God revealed His grace through her. Join Pastor Chuck as he asks us four probing questions regarding God’s will and how His plans are accomplished in mysterious ways.
August 24, 2023
Just because Moses died didn’t mean God’s promises died with him. God’s plan for His people would live on through the next leader. Joshua inherited from Moses the daunting task of leading the Israelites into the promised land. Reminding himself of God’s Word and exuding confidence in God, Joshua led the people well. Listen to this timely message from Joshua 1:10–18 in which Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares the benefits of godly leadership and of taking God’s promises to heart!
August 23, 2023
Just because Moses died didn’t mean God’s promises died with him. God’s plan for His people would live on through the next leader. Joshua inherited from Moses the daunting task of leading the Israelites into the promised land. Reminding himself of God’s Word and exuding confidence in God, Joshua led the people well. Listen to this timely message from Joshua 1:10–18 in which Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares the benefits of godly leadership and of taking God’s promises to heart!
August 22, 2023
Just because Moses died didn’t mean God’s promises died with him. God’s plan for His people would live on through the next leader. Joshua inherited from Moses the daunting task of leading the Israelites into the promised land. Reminding himself of God’s Word and exuding confidence in God, Joshua led the people well. Listen to this timely message from Joshua 1:10–18 in which Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares the benefits of godly leadership and of taking God’s promises to heart!
August 21, 2023
How do you go on after losing the person who meant the world to you? You must first think rightly of God. When a Christ-follower dies, God’s Spirit remains as an ever-present help. With His indwelling presence, you can keep going and not abandon the task He’s set before you. In his message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll takes a close look at chapter 1 of Joshua to remind you that while Joshua experienced tumult and change, God remained faithful. Learn from Pastor Chuck three strong suggestions to follow during times of loss or change.
August 18, 2023
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Insight for Living is the Bible-teaching ministry of author and pastor Charles R. Swindoll. Insight for Living is committed to excellence in communicating biblical truth and its application.

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About Chuck Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God's Word. Since 1998, he has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, but Chuck's listening audience extends far beyond a local church body. As a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979, Insight for Living airs in major Christian radio markets around the world, reaching people groups in languages they can understand. Chuck's extensive writing ministry has also served the body of Christ worldwide and his leadership as president and now chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and Cynthia, his partner in life and ministry, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.


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