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Out of the Shadows, Part 2

May 9, 2025
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Have you ever experienced a season of waiting on the Lord? Most individuals would never choose that. And yet, God does exceptional work through our extended waiting.

Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach from Acts 11 about one of God’s favorite methods of preparing an individual for effective ministry: protracted periods of waiting. God refined Saul for many years before He called him out of the shadows.

Take heart as you wait and trust God’s plans and promises.

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References: Acts 11:19-26

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Have you ever experienced a season of waiting on the Lord? Most individuals would never choose that. And yet, God does exceptional work through our extended waiting.Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach from Acts 11 about one of God’s favorite methods of preparing an individual for effective ministry: protracted periods of waiting. God refined Saul for many years before He called him out of the shadows.Take heart as you wait and trust God’s plans and promises.
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Have you ever witnessed the miraculous transformation of a notorious sinner? One theologian described Saul’s conversion as the violent capture of a rebel will.Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals how Jesus had been at work on Saul’s heart for years before their encounter on the road to Damascus recorded in Acts 9. Listen in as he explains the meaning of Jesus’ words to Saul, “It is hard for you to kick against the goads” (Acts 26:14 NASB).Reflect on your own Damascus Road experience. Discover how God will use whatever it takes to bring you to the place of full surrender . . . because in the end, God always wins.
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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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