To Obey Or Not To Obey?

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To Obey Or Not To Obey?

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Jul 28, 2022

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America was originally founded as a Christian nation. Yet in recent decades, politicians have started to dismantle our country’s biblical foundation and establish laws that are hostile toward Christian values. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress explores whether or not Christians should ever disobey the government.

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Jul 28, 2022

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Becoming Salty Saints, Part 2: The twelve disciples gave up everything in order to follow Jesus: friends, family, possessions and home. Could God be calling us to do the same? Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress asks us to consider the cost of being a disciple in toda... by Pathway To Victory
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When Persecution Comes: To many Christians, persecution is something that happens in a far off place, like Asia or the Middle East. But in reality, persecution is already taking place in America. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress shares why our country’s host... by Pathway To Victory
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For Pastors Only, Part 2: Every day, it seems like our country wanders farther away from the Christian principles it was founded on. But the Bible warns that any nation that rejects God will eventually fall. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress teaches how the loc... by Pathway To Victory
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Persistent Praying, Part 1: As Christians, we’ve been granted the immense privilege to place our burdens and requests before God in prayer. Yet many times we struggle to make prayer a consistent part of our daily life. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress opens to t... by Pathway To Victory
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Becoming Salty Saints, Part 1: When Jesus first asked men like Thomas and Peter to become His disciples, He didn’t give them time to choose. It was either, “Follow me”—or get left behind! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress says that Jesus is extending that same invit... by Pathway To Victory
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The New Moral (Dis)Order, Part 1: As you read the headlines these days, our country seems to be spiraling deeper and deeper into moral decline. Behaviors that were taboo fifty years ago are now widely accepted and even celebrated. How much worse will things get? Today on Pathway to V... by Pathway To Victory
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The Value of Lost Things: When you lose something valuable like your wallet, keys, or phone, you don’t stop looking until you find it. And in much the same way, God relentlessly searches for those who aren’t saved. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress opens to thr... by Pathway To Victory
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For Pastors Only, Part 1: With each new Act of Congress and Supreme Court decision, it seems as if our nation is spiraling deeper and deeper into moral decline. Is there any way to prevent America from falling? Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Jeffress teaches that the preser... by Pathway To Victory
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Christians in the Crosshairs, Part 1: Some people think that being a Christian is supposed to be easy. But in reality, Christians aren’t exempt from suffering. In fact, our suffering is actually guaranteed! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress describes the rising level of pe... by Pathway To Victory
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The Most Misunderstood Word in America, Part 2: America is a place where people of all races, religions, and backgrounds can live in harmony. But today’s society has taken its definition of tolerance to a whole new level! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress shares how our modern under... by Pathway To Victory
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How Firm Is Your Foundation?: These days, it feels like the world is changing faster than we can keep up with. But even in the midst of volatile times, we can rest in the knowledge that Christ remains the same. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress shares an encouragin... by Pathway To Victory
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Confessions of an I.R.S. Agent: The more time we spend reading about other people’s problems, the better we tend to feel about ourselves. But that sort of comparison is a slippery slope because none of us can measure up to God’s standards! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Je... by Pathway To Victory
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How Should We Now Live?: The signs are clear that the return of Jesus Christ is imminent. And while we can’t know the day or the hour, we can be prepared for whenever the time comes. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress explains what we should be doing right now ... by Pathway To Victory
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America at the Crossroads, Part 2: On July 4th, we celebrate our independence in America as one nation under God. But at the same time, we’re mindful of the precarious risk facing our country. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress urges us to push back against popular cultu... by Pathway To Victory
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Last Days Living, Part 2: Most Christians are curious to learn about Christ’s second coming and the end of the world. But often, we struggle to see how these seemingly far-off events relate to our lives right now. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress explains how ... by Pathway To Victory
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Persistent Praying, Part 2: As children of God, we have unrestricted, 24-hour access to our Heavenly Father through prayer. Yet sometimes, we fail to recognize the significance of this great privilege. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress returns to the Parable of t... by Pathway To Victory
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The New Moral (Dis)Order, Part2: The Bible teaches that God established the standards for right and wrong when He laid the foundations of the world. But recently, politicians and policymakers have become self-appointed authors of moral law. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Je... by Pathway To Victory
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The Beginning of the End, Part 2: For more than two hundred years, America has stood as the greatest of all nations. But our country’s glory has started to wane—and one day, she’ll eventually crumble. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress teaches that while Christians can’... by Pathway To Victory
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Satan’s Four Favorite Lies: Jesus once said that Satan is a liar and the father of lies. After all, didn’t Satan persuade Adam and Eve to disobey God by lying to them? Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress exposes four common falsehoods that Satan is still planting i... by Pathway To Victory
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Godly Living In A Godless World: Have you ever wondered why so many young Christians fall into the “ways of the world” once they leave home? Godly living is much more challenging when you’re hanging with the wrong crowd. So today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress looks at f... by Pathway To Victory
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Putting on Your Soul Soles: No soldier would go into battle without shoes. Most people wouldn’t even go outside without proper protection for their feet! Yet in a spiritual sense, many Christians are walking around completely barefoot. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Je... by Pathway To Victory
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America at the Crossroads, Part 1: For centuries, Americans have enjoyed the blessings of religious freedom. But today, our liberties are threatened by those who ignore God, as we stray farther and farther from our Christian heritage. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress r... by Pathway To Victory
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It’s Later Than You Think!: Nobody looks forward to being jolted awake by the alarm clock in the morning. But when the alarm goes off, you know it’s time to get up and get ready—fast! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress shares why the alarm bells have already start... by Pathway To Victory
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When Satan Comes Knocking: The devil has a personal vendetta against every child of God. And if you’re a Christian, you can be sure that Satan’s got you in the crosshairs! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress looks at the spiritual armor God has given us to protect... by Pathway To Victory
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America Is A Christian Nation, Part 2: Today’s America is but a faint shadow of what our founding fathers fought to establish. Every day, rogue judges are twisting biblical standards while liberal politicians work to muzzle Christians on social media. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robe... by Pathway To Victory
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Christians in the Crosshairs, Part 2: For over 2,000 years, Christians have faced religious persecution. But Jesus predicted that there would be a drastic increase in violence and oppression before His return. Could we be witnessing the signs today? On this edition of Pathway to Victory,... by Pathway To Victory
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A Stranger In Need Meets A Neighbor In Deed, Part 1: Some people think that a Christian is someone who always goes to church on Sundays or only listens to Christian music in the car. But in reality, the greatest evidence of our faith is found in the way we interact with others. Today on Pathway to Vict... by Pathway To Victory
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The Most Misunderstood Word in America, Part 1: Tolerance seems to have become America’s new favorite buzzword. And while it’s good to be tolerant of other religions, cultures and lifestyles, today’s definition of tolerance has taken on a whole new meaning. Today on Pathway to Victory,Dr. Robert J... by Pathway To Victory
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