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Author Wayne Stiles

Wayne Stiles served in leadership at Insight for Living Ministries, the Bible-teaching ministry of Chuck Swindoll, for twelve years. He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Religious Broadcasters and as an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. His newest project, Walking the Bible Lands, will take students on a virtual tour of the Holy Land through video and audio. Dr. Stiles has been married to his wife, Cathy, for thirty years and live in north Texas and attend Stonebriar Community Church, where he serves as an elder and the Bible teacher of the Marathon Fellowship Class.

Why God Seems So Inefficient In Your Life – Selections from the Book of Acts

Wayne Stiles teaches from the Book of Acts that God’s purpose for us includes the journey, not just the destination. Closed doors merely represent an essential part of God’s plan to move us forward.

Why Your Waiting Will be Worth It — John 7:1-10, 37-39

Wayne Stiles teaches from John 7 that we want God to act immediately, but His timing sees the big picture. The Lord promises us our waiting will be worth it—and He provides a wonderful picture of what we’re waiting for.

His Story of the World – Genesis 1.1 – Revelation 22.21

Wayne Stiles shares the story of the Bible, from beginning to end, offering a perspective of history that reminds us of the power and mercy of our God.

How to Better Understand God — and Yourself — Luke 24:13-49

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Luke that much of our sadness comes from clinging only to parts of the Bible. The better we understand the whole Bible, the better we’ll understand God—and ourselves.

What Did You Expect from God? – Selections from Mark 8-10

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Mark that the cross we carry in life reveals our expectations of following Jesus, and Christ is willing to disappoint our expectations now so that we’ll have greater joy in the resurrection.

Judge Not – What Did Jesus Mean? – Matthew 7:1-6

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Matthew on Jesus’ famous words in Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” Did Jesus mean never to judge? If so, how do we apply His other words… Continue Reading →

Why We Do All We Do – Selections from the Book of Zechariah

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Zechariah that our primary motive for our spiritual activities is God’s glory

How to Keep First Things First – Haggai 1

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Haggai that the time will never be “just right” for putting first things first. But keeping God’s priorities first pleases and glorifies Him—and benefits us beyond any temporary compromise.

“No Shame On You” Zephaniah 3

Wayne Stiles teaches from the Book of Zephaniah that only the death and resurrection of Jesus provides the potential to reveal and to heal our shameful secrets.

“A Cure for the Christmas Curse” Malachi 3:1-2; 4:5-6

Wayne Stiles teaches from the book of Malachi that our preparation for the coming of Christ centers on turning our hearts to God. Nothing else cures the curse of life.

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