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Sexual sin is just the fruit of a life that is full of pride. But there are key ways to overcome pride that really bring freedom.
This episode: In our special Thanksgiving edition, we'll talk with three staff members who fought for gratitude in the midst of trials.
In the 5th message of our Unveiling Yahweh series, we examine the Faithfulness of God and the response it should evoke in us.
This episode: After Stephen and Jubilee ruined their lives in the pursuit of wealth, God gave them a new vision centered on His Kingdom.
Timeless Truths: Genuine repentance and intimacy with Christ will prepare us for the searching light of Judgment Day.
Sexual sin is just the fruit of a life that is full of pride. But there are key ways to overcome pride that really bring freedom.
It is possible for pastors to show loving concern and offer wise counsel, even to married men, without compromising biblical truth.
Sexual sin not only fails to bring lasting pleasure and happiness, it also encourages us to believe lies about others, ourselves, and God.
Fight to silence self-pity and its soothing lies, and discover a new foundation for life: living in light of God's unfailing love.
Men in sexual sin desperately need the discipline of the Lord. He has to reprove us, to correct us, and even, at times, sorely chastise us.
Seeking God must become a priority in our lives because Scripture teaches that we will find Him if we search for Him with our whole hearts.
For the struggling Christian, deliverance from porn often seems impossible. But no one is too far from the outstretched arm of the Lord!
The heated debate over homosexuality in recent years has produced misleading claims... but God's Word provides clear help.
A Christian leader is vulnerable to many temptations which, if given in to, will have devastating effects on many other lives.
There's no quick fix for sexual sin, but there are key steps anyone can take to fight against common problem areas.
Shame can keep us hiding sin, but for those courageous enough to fight, there is a biblical foundation for restoration, even for leaders.
Kathy Gallagher helps wives overcome self-condemnation as they struggle to walk with God and have a right response to their circumstances.
Jessie shares her vision for women who will fight for purity and we give encouragement for hurting wives who feel unworthy of God's love.
One man's story exposes the Enemy's age-old strategy: hook the victim with small indulgences... and then drag him ever deeper toward hell.
The staggering success and accessibility of today's porn industry disguises the fact that it is an evil empire with a dark past.
We explore the secret history of the adult entertainment industry and debunk the myth that porn only affects the person using it.
It's one thing to recognize you're on the wrong path, but to find your way back, you must learn the first steps to take toward real change.
Jeff and Rose Colón draw on their years of experience helping couples and zero in on a key strategy for promoting marital harmony.
Steve Gallagher draws on his knowledge of the issues involved and explores five reasons why people could feel drawn toward homosexuality.
We might wish there was a detour, but if we seek to walk the path Jesus walked, there's no way to avoid trials and suffering.
There can be a lot of questions and worries for those who are single. But there is real joy and blessing that comes from this lifestyle.
When Karla finally found the one she'd been waiting for, she never imagined the pain to follow... or how God would powerfully intervene.
Fear paralyzes and makes fighting sexual sin feel impossible. But the barrier of fear can be faced head-on... and overcome.
Feeling tempted isn't wrong, but it's critical to know where the line is so we can avoid getting anywhere close to disobeying God's Word.
Kathy Irwin was clueless about my pornography addiction and my long history of womanizing when she decided to marry me.
While the trial of a broken marriage is painful, there is hope and there are answers that will help a wife navigate through the devastation.
The devastation of betrayal goes far beyond words, but Kathy Gallagher draws on her experiences to describe the damage of a husband's sin.
The effects of a husband's sin can lead to unforgiveness, bitterness and other unhealthy reactions which a wife must learn to work through.
Dig beneath the sexual sin in an addict's life, and you'll find manifestations of self-righteousness. Rooting it out is vital for freedom.
Putting on a religious show and even believing oneself to be good are actually common issues among Christians living in habitual sexual sin.
Real repentance will completely change someone, but just making resolutions won't. So it's essential to know the difference between the two.
A panel of counselors discuss strategies for counseling those in habitual sexual sin who feel hopeless.
Can a Wife Respect an Unfaithful Husband: Kathy Gallagher speaks from personal testimony about the battle to regain respect towards an unfai
Once a wild drug addict, Dave Leopold's experience with Jesus shattered the chains of sin and put him on a radically different course.
Scott and Erin Wilson share how they moved from the pain of two devastating trials into an experience of God's amazing love and power.
Pastor and evangelist Glenn Meldrum gives some ideas for how an overwhelmed pastor can effectively address sexual sin in his congregation.
Purity has many enemies. One of the deadliest–the self-life–is entrenched deep within us. We must learn to wage warfare against it.
Counselor Jim Lewis addresses the spiritual doubts of people in sexual sin by giving the essential biblical steps to getting right with God.
When we approach the Bible—not to find out what the Bible can do for me, but to know God—we will begin to see that God brings freedom.
Christian men: if you want a pure heart, stop equivocating about the sinfulness of lust and masturbation. They are both wrong in God’s eyes.
Kathy Gallagher discusses common issues that hurting wives face when they are seeking help for their husbands' sexual sin.
Ask Pastor Steve: "I am being plagued with sexual thoughts from the past and my mind has been wandering. What I can do to be free of this?"
I was blinded to my true condition, believing that everything was fine. But eventually suicide began to look better than living.
It's easy to feel like there's no way out of sexual addiction. But there really is something so much better on the other side.
Separation from a spouse can be extremely painful, and casual dating can be a powerful temptation during this very vulnerable time.
In a sexualized culture, it can be difficult to define what sexual addiction is. We'll give some helpful thoughts on this subject.
When a repentant husband confesses his sin to his wife, there are tremendous benefits. But this needs to be done with wisdom and discretion.
Jordan made the difficult journey out of homosexuality. Today he offers hope to others by answering difficult questions about this issue.
When I look back at God's dealings with me, it's as if He was saying, “Trying to overcome your sin without confessing it isn't an option."
Becoming a giver. It is an unexpected tactic for fighting sexual addiction that is often the missing link in the search for freedom.
Jeff and Rose Colón share about the challenges of rebuilding trust after sexual sin has impacted a marriage.
Homosexuality has become widely accepted in our culture. Jeff Colón reflects on how the church is relating to this cultural shift.
In this Ask Pastor Steve, we answer a grieving parent's tough question about a son who says he is homosexual.
A revelation of God's love in the light of her sin changed the way she found her joy and fulfillment, and taught her how to endure trials.
Multitudes of young people are dealing with the devastating consequences of sexual abuse. They need real answers and great hope.
How will I know if my husband has really changed? is a common question from wives. We’ll talk to Kathy Gallagher for the answer.
After 30 years of sincerely studying the Bible and considering this question with an open mind, I think I've finally reached a conclusion.
The greatest victory and joy you will ever know will be yours as you recklessly abandon yourself to Christ.
Trying to be a good person won't change our hearts or our past. True change and freedom come through an authentic relationship with Jesus.
Our fallen nature has a side to it that has no character, no resolve, no backbone, and no self-control. We must learn to overcome it.
Even though a man may not be committing physical fornication, a man living a lifestyle of lust is just as guilty as the open fornicator.
We can answer this question by meditating on Jesus' own life and temptations, because He came to reveal the way we were meant to be.
In spite of the soothsayers who minimize the damage being done, pornography is a spiritual disease racing through the Christian community.
I have struggled with masturbation and porn for a long time. I want to get remarried, but this would be my third marriage. Can I remarry?
We often find ourselves stuck in unbelief, feeling powerless to break from a pattern of sin. But we're not stuck; we’re paralyzed by fear.
In this Ask Pastor Steve, a man wants to know how to overcome the memories of sinful exposure or actions from our past.
How will the unthinkable–the sexual exploitation of children–become thinkable? Through slow, persistent, and quiet change.
I clearly see the Lord’s hand on my life despite my past willful rebellion. He patiently wooed me to Himself until He finally won my heart.
Unfortunately, Linda had more respect for man’s wisdom than the words of Jesus. She preferred to be ruled by her feelings than by God.
Without God’s intervention in our lives, we are all on a course of ever-increasing madness. But all will be responsible for how we've lived.
When we are being controlled by "self," the atmosphere in our homes will be less than desirable. We need rather to walk in mercy.
I had a sex change many years ago. Now I love Jesus and am willing to stay single the rest of my life to stay pure. Will I still go to hell?
As my husband battled his way out of sexual sin and into victory, I discovered that my role in his life really is of vital importance.
There's a man in your office. He admits to having served time as a convicted child molester and wants to attend your church. What do you do?
I had soaked in the cesspool of pornography for years. Finding freedom would require separation from temptation and time in God's presence.
Girls who subject themselves to pornography are allowing their perspectives and their hearts to be shaped and influenced by deceptions.
A teenager needs to know that although masturbation is wrong, it is not unforgivable. With their feet firmly on the truth, we can give hope.
Sexual addicts are almost always transformed through a gradual process, rather than being instantaneously zapped. There's a reason for this.
People struggling with same-sex attraction often feel like they are defined by their struggles. But that's not how God sees it.
In Mark's gospel we have a story that reveals five basic principles that can help us minister to someone battling same-sex attraction.
In our post-porn culture, Christian women are informed by culture’s immorality and influenced by their own impulses.
The way we live our daily lives sets the stage for either victory or defeat with the temptations that are sure to come.
I was raised in church and had a salvation experience when I was seventeen. Everything seemed to be in its place—but I had a dark secret.
Those bound in sexual sin must realize and admit that they are being driven by lust into a deadly sequence of events.
A wife that has been devastated by her husband's sin is often afraid of forgiveness. This brings her to a major crossroads.
Those in sexual sin need to experience the balanced character of God: A lavish love for sinners and a passionate hatred for sin.
My desire is to honor you; yet there are times that you dress as if you wish I wouldn’t. I implore you; please consider these things.
Believers entrapped in sexual sin are in terrible danger. Unless they get back on track, Scripture is clear that they will be destroyed.
Sexual sin is like a great fire that begins with a spark. If left unchecked, it will devour everything in its path.
The disturbing reality is that talent has a lot more to do with advancement in the American Church than does godly character.
It can be easy to justify our comparatively “little” sins. Nonetheless, believers are expected to treat sin with the utmost abhorrence.
Friend, are you on the Road to the Promised Land? Are the fruits of repentance visible in your life?
I was molested when I was younger and feel drawn towards strong men. What can I do?
Despite what many may say, it is possible to have trust rebuilt back into a marriage, even one that was utterly destroyed by sexual sin.
God requires us to not only clean up a few outward behaviors, but all the corrupting motives and attitudes that still lurk within.
Unquestionably, sin destroys lives. Perhaps there is no sin that leaves such devastation in its wake as that of child abuse.
Lies are the close companion of all sexual sin. If there is sexual sin there will be lies. It is a basic spiritual principle. No exceptions.
Did you know that Jesus gave His disciples authority to heal every disease except one? That disease was leprosy.
Whether we like it or not, being in the kingdom of God means that many battles lie ahead of us. It's imperative that we learn how to fight.
Surrender begins the process of restoring us into God's image. We often call this sanctification, but I also like to call it preparation.
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