Dr. Stanley explores the profound meaning behind the cross, often seen as jewelry or a charm, but far more—it's the central message of Christianity. Drawing from Galatians 6:14 and Romans 3, he explains why the cross was God's [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley teaches that from God's perspective, the supreme moment in all human history was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. At the cross, God judged all sin by placing it fully on His sinless Son as our Substitute, defeated Satan by [...]

In this sermon on repentance from Luke 24 and other Scriptures, Charles Stanley explains that true repentance goes far beyond repeated confessions or mere sorrow—it's a genuine change of mind and heart about sin that leads to a decisive turn [...]

Dr. Stanley addresses why many Christians feel drained, lacking real joy despite expectations of peace and happiness—life often feels like drudgery rather than delight. From Philippians 4, where Paul rejoices from prison, he explains joy as an [...]

Dr. Stanley begins a series on positive emotions that empower believers, starting with confidence—an unshakable assurance that drives out fear, doubt, and worry. Drawing from Philippians 4:13, he explains true confidence comes not from self but [...]

Dr. Stanley declares this the most exciting era in history to serve Christ, with unprecedented global opportunities to spread the gospel through technology and open doors like Paul described in 1 Corinthians 16. He emphasizes God's redemptive [...]

In this powerful message, Dr. Charles Stanley urges believers to live by God's timeless principles from Scripture rather than reacting to fleeting pressures or emotions. Anchored in Proverbs 3, he shares key life lessons like obeying God fully [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley reminds us that among all gifts we've received, none compares to Jesus Christ, God's ultimate present to humanity through John 3:16. He explores how this tiny baby from heaven met our deepest need for salvation, [...]

Dr. Stanley asks the central question: Who is this man called Jesus? He examines Jesus' virgin birth as God invading earth in human flesh, His sinless life of authority and compassion, His bold claims as the Way, Truth, and Life, His [...]

Dr. Stanley explains that when faced with obeying God, our motives really matter—wrong ones like fear or duty lead to resentment and inconsistency, but right ones like reverence for who He is, deep gratitude for salvation, love for Him, trust in [...]

Dr. Stanley reminds us that just as nature has changing seasons, so do our lives—times of joy and struggle, growth and dryness, abundance and lack. Yet through every shift, one unchanging truth sustains us: God's great faithfulness. His [...]

In this sermon, Dr. Charles Stanley teaches from Colossians 3 that patience isn't automatic even for believers—it's a quality we must intentionally develop. He explains how trials and difficulties serve as God's tools to build [...]

Dr. Stanley teaches that true patience is a powerful Christian virtue—far beyond mere tolerance of delays—it's the strength to persevere through frustration, conflict, and long trials without giving up. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1-3, he urges [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley reflects on how often we miss God's promises by rushing ahead instead of waiting patiently. He defines true patience as a calm, willing response to delay or stress—rooted in the Greek words for perseverance and [...]

Dr. Stanley addresses the frustration many feel when prayers seem delayed or unanswered, turning to Matthew 7:7-11 where Jesus promises that those who keep asking, seeking, and knocking will receive good things from their heavenly Father. He [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley warns that God shakes what can be shaken—nations, economies, false securities, material things—to remove reliance on the temporary and reveal what endures forever: Himself, His Word, and our unbreakable relationship with Christ [...]

Charles Stanley challenges listeners to consider their legacy after death, emphasizing that life is a gift from God meant for good works and bringing Him glory. Using Scriptures like Ephesians 2:8-10, he urges believers to leave a spiritual [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley shares how God revealed His saving grace and calling to preach at a young age, despite a lonely childhood. He stresses that God has a personal plan for each of us, and through Ephesians 5, we can understand His will by walking [...]

Dr. Stanley addresses how anxiety—often triggered by uncertainty about needs, health, family, or finances—distracts and harms us, yet Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34 commands against it. Using examples from nature like birds and lilies, He teaches that [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley teaches that true freedom begins on the inside through Christ setting us free from sin's bondage, not just external liberty. In Galatians 5:1, he shows Christ died to liberate believers from legalism and [...]

Dr. Stanley addresses why our genuine needs often go unmet despite God's promise in Philippians 4:19 to supply them all according to His riches in Christ Jesus. He explains common reasons like not asking, asking with wrong motives, doubting, [...]

Dr. Stanley teaches that God meets every real need—material, physical, emotional, or spiritual—precisely and appropriately, starting with salvation through Jesus Christ as the foundation. He explains that universal needs like belonging, worth, and [...]

Dr. Stanley uses the feeding of the 5,000 in John 6—the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels—to show that nothing is impossible with God. When a huge crowd grew hungry in a desolate place, Jesus tested the disciples, took a boy's small [...]

Dr. Stanley uses Joseph's 13 years of hardship—from betrayal and slavery to false imprisonment—to show how God walks with us through dark times. Even when we can't understand the pain or see God's presence, He remains with us, has a [...]

In this powerful message, Dr. Charles Stanley explains that God loves us unconditionally, demonstrated supremely when Christ died for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). By grasping this truth, we can trade anxiety for peace, depression [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley teaches that obedience to God should feel like a thrilling adventure, not a burden—motivated by love rather than fear. Through Peter's story in Luke 5, he shows how obeying in small things (like lending a boat or casting [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley emphasizes that obedience to God, though often difficult, is always the wisest and best choice, bringing His richest blessings. Using Scriptures like Deuteronomy 28, Isaiah 1, and Jeremiah 7, he shows God's repeated [...]

Dr. Stanley explains that disappointments hit everyone, but the key is how we respond—blaming ourselves, others, or getting stuck instead of growing through them. Using the story of Lazarus in John 11, he shows Jesus allowed delay and death for a [...]

Dr. Stanley shares how to find clear divine guidance for major life decisions by turning to Psalm 25:12—God promises to instruct those who fear Him in the path they should choose. He outlines six practical steps: clear the pathway of sin and strong [...]

In "Discovering the Real Need," Dr. Charles Stanley shares from Philippians 4:19 that God promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in Christ. He urges us to look beyond surface desires and material wants to identify deep [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley uses the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 to reveal the believer's number one priority: intimate, personal time alone with Jesus. While Martha busied herself with preparations and grew frustrated, Mary chose to sit at [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley explores why we feel guilty even when we shouldn't, using James 2:10 to highlight that one sin makes us guilty before God, but true believers are forgiven completely. He differentiates godly conviction from false [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley explains that fear can overwhelm individuals or entire nations, but God calls believers to live with courage and faith instead, just as He commanded Joshua to be strong and courageous after Moses’ death because His presence [...]