The Night Before Christmas

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The Night Before Christmas

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Dec 14, 2022

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In John chapter 8, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” And Jesus is still shining His light into the dark corners of our world. Dr. Robert Jeffress considers why Jesus would compare Himself to light and uncovers four crucial objectives Jesus came to accomplish on planet earth.

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Dec 14, 2022

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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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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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America Is A Christian Nation, Part 1: In recent decades, our government has taken drastic measures to ensure that church and state remain completely separate. But today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress argues that our modern-day interpretation of “the separation of church and s... 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 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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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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A Stranger In Need Meets A Neighbor In Deed, Part 2: Most people would say that the Parable of the Good Samaritan is about loving your neighbor and showing compassion. And while that’s certainly true, it’s only one half of the story! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Jeffress reminds us that Jesus’ famo... 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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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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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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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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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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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 Temptation Equation: Satan has developed a number of evil tactics to destroy our faith, our families and our future. And perhaps the most dangerous of all are Satan’s attempts to deceive us into disobeying God. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress describes t... by Pathway To Victory
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Winning the Mind Games: Imagine … life is finally starting to get back on track. It seems as if God is really pouring out His blessings. Then, without warning, hardship comes along and you begin to question God’s goodness and sovereignty. Today on Pathway to Victory,Dr. Rob... by Pathway To Victory
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The Beginning of the End, Part 1: In light of recent developments on issues like gay marriage and gender, it’s clear that our country’s morals are reaching an all-time low. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress explains that while we may be in America’s last days, they can... 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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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 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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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 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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War of the Worlds: Whether you realize it or not, Satan is waging a spiritual war against every single Christian. And if we aren’t wise to his tactics, we can easily fall prey to his attacks. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress uncovers Satan’s three-fold ... by Pathway To Victory
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Blueprint for Your Destruction, Part 2: There are days when we don’t feel like going to church or reading our Bible. But those are the times we need God the most—because it means that we’re under spiritual attack! Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals Satan’s plan to tur... by Pathway To Victory
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The World of Demons, Part 2: Satan may be a powerful being, but he’s still only one person. So how does the devil manage to tempt and deceive billions of people at the same time? Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress exposes the reality of Satan’s accomplices—and what... by Pathway To Victory
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What Demons Want to Do to You: Satan has developed an intricate plot to destroy Christians and overthrow God’s Kingdom—and he’s enlisted a massive army of demons to help carry out his plans. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress explains how demons operate, and also ans... 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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Have Some People Already Visited Heaven?, Part 1: Many of today’s bestselling religious books feature suspicious accounts of people who died, went to heaven, and came back to share what they had seen. Do these sensational stories provide reliable information about our eternal home? Robert Jeffress a... 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 Purpose Driven Strife: In the Bible, he’s known by many names: the tempter, the serpent, the father of lies, the prince of this world—but most of us just know him as Satan. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress exposes the invisible war that Satan is waging on e... 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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