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God of the Second Chance, Part 1

July 23, 2025
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So rich, so reliable, so spiritually satisfying—the Bible can use just a few words to convey worlds of theology.

In his study of Jonah 3:1–2, Chuck Swindoll teaches us about the riches of God’s grace and abundance of mercy from that quaint phrase, “the Lord came to Jonah a second time.”

Hear about the God of second chances. Do you need a second chance?

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References: Jonah 3:1-4

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Before the fish swallowed Jonah, he thought he was a goner. But the prophet came to his senses.From that dark, slimy chapel, Jonah uttered the prayer we read in chapter 2—the text of this sermon. What would you pray while overnighting in the belly of a fish?Chuck Swindoll uses the prayer of Jonah to teach us how to pray to the same God, the Lord of heaven and earth, who made the seas and all that is in them.
July 22, 2025
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Before the fish swallowed Jonah, he thought he was a goner. But the prophet came to his senses.From that dark, slimy chapel, Jonah uttered the prayer we read in chapter 2—the text of this sermon. What would you pray while overnighting in the belly of a fish?Chuck Swindoll uses the prayer of Jonah to teach us how to pray to the same God, the Lord of heaven and earth, who made the seas and all that is in them.
July 21, 2025
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The storms of life shock us, get our attention, teach us who’s in charge, and often lead us to our knees before the throne of God.For Jonah, it was an actual storm. God created a violent wind on the waters to get Jonah hurled out of the ship and into the sea. Good thing for Jonah, God appointed a fish to swallow him as a divine rescue.Join Chuck Swindoll in this study of Jonah 1:9–17 as he teaches us how to walk through the storms of life. While God likely won’t offer you relief in the belly of a fish, it’s still wise to be ready for a divine surprise.
July 18, 2025
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The storms of life shock us, get our attention, teach us who’s in charge, and often lead us to our knees before the throne of God.For Jonah, it was an actual storm. God created a violent wind on the waters to get Jonah hurled out of the ship and into the sea. Good thing for Jonah, God appointed a fish to swallow him as a divine rescue.Join Chuck Swindoll in this study of Jonah 1:9–17 as he teaches us how to walk through the storms of life. While God likely won’t offer you relief in the belly of a fish, it’s still wise to be ready for a divine surprise.
July 17, 2025
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The storms of life shock us, get our attention, teach us who’s in charge, and often lead us to our knees before the throne of God.For Jonah, it was an actual storm. God created a violent wind on the waters to get Jonah hurled out of the ship and into the sea. Good thing for Jonah, God appointed a fish to swallow him as a divine rescue.Join Chuck Swindoll in this study of Jonah 1:9–17 as he teaches us how to walk through the storms of life. While God likely won’t offer you relief in the belly of a fish, it’s still wise to be ready for a divine surprise.
July 16, 2025
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The word of God came to Jonah, but Jonah turned away. God said to go east; Jonah went west. God said to speak; Jonah stayed silent.Did this rebel prophet thwart God’s plan? What happens when people today learn of God’s plan for their lives but choose to sidestep it?From Jonah 1:1–12, Chuck Swindoll teaches us about the God who pursues. Learn how the grace of God shines through even in the rebellious turn of a racist prophet.
July 15, 2025
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The word of God came to Jonah, but Jonah turned away. God said to go east; Jonah went west. God said to speak; Jonah stayed silent.Did this rebel prophet thwart God’s plan? What happens when people today learn of God’s plan for their lives but choose to sidestep it?From Jonah 1:1–12, Chuck Swindoll teaches us about the God who pursues. Learn how the grace of God shines through even in the rebellious turn of a racist prophet.
July 14, 2025
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Chuck Swindoll begins his series on Jonah, not by immersing us in the intricate details of this literary masterpiece but by giving us a bird’s-eye-view of the book.Immediately, we’ll learn how running from God is a theological impossibility and how running with God is a remarkable discovery.No matter the season in which you find yourself, whether you feel distant from God or close, listen in to the first message of Chuck’s nine-part series on Jonah and get a fresh insight into God’s Word.
July 11, 2025
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Chuck Swindoll begins his series on Jonah, not by immersing us in the intricate details of this literary masterpiece but by giving us a bird’s-eye-view of the book.Immediately, we’ll learn how running from God is a theological impossibility and how running with God is a remarkable discovery.No matter the season in which you find yourself, whether you feel distant from God or close, listen in to the first message of Chuck’s nine-part series on Jonah and get a fresh insight into God’s Word.
July 10, 2025
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If you’ve ever spoken with someone facing impending death, you know he or she speaks with urgency, clarity, passion, and love. In apostle Paul’s final written words in 2 Timothy, you’ll find each of those qualities.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in an emotional retelling of Paul’s final weeks, final words, and ultimate death.Learn from Paul’s passionate exhortation to Timothy on how to live wisely. Relish the Word of God that others have died to preserve for us. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight and keep the faith until the end.
July 9, 2025
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Join the millions who listen to the lively messages of Pastor Chuck Swindoll, a down-to-earth pastor who communicates God’s truth in understandable and practical terms, with a good dose of humor thrown in. Chuck’s messages help you apply the Bible to your own life.

About Pastor 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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