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Dr. David Jeremiah

Why Don't My Prayers Get Answered?

June 20, 2024
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It’s one of the great mysteries of the Christian life: why does God appear to answer some prayers and not others? Dr. David Jeremiah seeks to bring understanding to the often-misunderstood concept of prayer. Is God not answering, or are we not listening? 

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The Christian life is a life of incredible freedom, but that doesn’t include freedom from problems. Dr. David Jeremiah returns to the book of Genesis to shed light on how Joseph dealt with problems, and how his perspective can shape our own when trouble comes along. 
June 19, 2024
Dealing with life’s troubles is no fun, and sometimes it is downright discouraging. But is there ever an upside to problems? Today, Dr. David Jeremiah explains why oftentimes the answer is “yes” – especially when they occur in the life of a believer. 
June 18, 2024
Jesus said the only way to heaven is through Him. That’s a powerful message nonbelievers need to hear, but what is the message for Christians? Dr. David Jeremiah challenges us not to be bound by a culture that labels this message as offensive or intolerant. 
June 17, 2024
In today’s culture of inclusivity and tolerance, it’s popular to believe there are many paths that lead to God. Popular, but wrong. Dr. David Jeremiah considers what Christ Himself said about the way to God – an answer that was as controversial in His time as in ours. 
June 14, 2024
If you’re a believer, you already have it. If you’re not, you really need it. God’s forgiveness: it changes everything. And today on Turning Point, Dr. David Jeremiah returns to Psalm 32 to share how it impacted King David and how it continues to change lives today. 
June 13, 2024
If you’ve ever wronged somebody, you know what it feels like to wait on their forgiveness. There’s simply no rest, no peace, until you’ve been forgiven. Dr. David Jeremiah tackles the topic of forgiveness with insights from a king who was well-acquainted with it. 
June 12, 2024
When trouble starts brewing, do you start worrying? In the words of a certain TV psychologist, “How’s that working out for you?” Today on Turning Point, Dr. David Jeremiah looks at the futility of worry and offers some biblical tools to help you overcome it.
June 11, 2024
Of all the problems inflicting our world over the past year, one has reached epidemic proportions — even among Christians. Today on Turning Point, Dr. David Jeremiah considers worry: what God’s Word says about it, and what you can do about it. 
June 10, 2024
Stand too close to the fire, and you’ll surely be burned. The same is true when dealing with temptation. Dr. David Jeremiah continues his look at the dangers of flirting with temptation as he shares the Bible’s instruction for escaping the grasp of the things that entice you. 
June 7, 2024
Being a Christian doesn’t mean you get a pass on problems like temptation, but you do get the opportunity to escape – every time. Today, Dr. David Jeremiah clears up the confusion surrounding the prickly subject of temptation. 
June 6, 2024
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Keep the Faith
Every day someone in the world faces challenging moments and circumstances. And that someone might be you right now. Perhaps in your marriage, your career, your health, or your personal integrity. If you’re feeling vulnerable during a difficult time in your life, it’s important to embrace your faith and God’s everlasting love.

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About Dr. David Jeremiah

Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point for God, an international broadcast ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the Internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books including The Book of Signs, Forward, and Where Do We Go From Here?  David serves as senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, where he resides with his wife, Donna. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.


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