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For Those Who Are Aging—Some Encouragements from God
What does it mean to age with grace when your tent is tearing and the poles are shifting? A conversation with the Tentmaker reveals where true security lies when everything feels fragile.
Gratitude to God for Bob Long, My Closet Friend for 63+ Years
When a seminary roommate chose vulnerability over surface friendship, it sparked a 63-year journey of ministry, wild boar hunts, and the kind of iron-sharpening-iron bond that changes everything—right up to a memorial service filled with as much laughter as tears.
How To Understand The Bible
What if the place you expect to find belonging is actually where you feel most alone? Discover why true Christian fellowship remains rare in our churches and what you can do to change that starting today.
What The Bible Teaches Us About Healing
Why do some prayers for healing go unanswered while others are miraculously granted? Dr. Jim Stout confronts the controversial questions that divide Christians and explores what Scripture actually teaches about divine healing.
The Life-Changing Power of Christian Fellowship, Friendship, and Support
Most Christians have acquaintances at church, but few have friends who truly know them. What if the difference between socializing and real fellowship could transform your spiritual life?
What Is Heaven Like?
What awaits us after our last breath? For many believers, fear clouds what should be our greatest hope—but the biblical picture of heaven is far richer than clouds and harps.
How To Know You Are Going to Heaven
Most Christians can't answer this simple question with confidence. Discover the six biblical facts that can give you absolute certainty about where you'll spend eternity.
Four Things God Does Not Know
What if the God who knows everything about you—even before you were born—actually doesn't know certain things? This surprising sermon outline reveals four truths that might change how you see your relationship with God.
Five Reasons Why You Should Not Become a Christian
What if the reasons not to follow Christ are exactly what make the decision so important? This isn't about religion or morality—it's about confronting five hard truths before you decide.
Does It Really Pay To Pray?
What if the answer to your deepest struggles isn't found in your own strength? Discover seven transformative benefits of prayer that science and Scripture both confirm.
But How Should I Pray?
Most Christians admit their prayer life feels sporadic and empty. What if six simple shifts could transform your conversations with God from duty into genuine connection?
Can I Really Trust The Bible?
Can an educated person trust the Bible in a world of skepticism and doubt? Dr. Jim Stout examines the evidence that transformed his own faith and countless others throughout history.
But How Can I Forgive Myself?
What do you do when God's forgiveness feels real but you still can't forgive yourself? Dr. Jim Stout shares four biblical steps that helped a tormented psalmist find freedom from crippling guilt.