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Ep 971What Parents Wish Their Children Knew About Money – Part 2
In the good ol’ days, “getting ahead” required the simple discipline of spending less than you earned. But today’s financial landscape requires far more sophistication. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress shares timeless wisdom from God’s Word regarding work and finances that applies to any generation. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 970What Parents Wish Their Children Knew About Money – Part 1
Many of today’s young adults are struggling to hold a job and mishandling money in an alarming manner—and parents have an important role to play in breaking the pattern! Dr. Robert Jeffress presents five lessons about money that parents need to pass along to their children and grandchildren. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 969Dallas Christmas Spectacular – Part 2
Join us for a front row seat to a wonderful performance of sacred music from the First Baptist Dallas Choir and Orchestra. We hope that this worship presentation will put you and your family in the ultimate Christmas spirit and point your heart to the true reason for the season. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 968Dallas Christmas Spectacular – Part 1
The members of First Baptist Church in Dallas believe that Christmas is a big deal! And every year, they put forward their very best talents to celebrate the magnificent birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we’re going to enjoy a majestic music performance from the First Baptist Choir and Orchestra. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 967What the Angels Know About Christmas
Most nativity scenes include the familiar cast of characters: Mary and Joseph, the baby Jesus, shepherds, and wise men. But there’s one group that witnessed the entire Christmas story and understood its significance better than anyone else. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares what the angels know about Christmas—and why their response should be our response, as well. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 960Christmas Greeting from Dr. Robert Jeffress | Pathway to Victory
Dr. Robert Jeffress reminds us that Jesus Christ anchors us to unchanging truth in a world of shifting definitions and closes with a special prayer for the Christmas season.
Ep 966Everything You Need to Know About Christmas – Part 2
Every December, people complain about the commercialization of Christmas … claiming we’ve forgotten the real reason for the season. So where can we turn to find the true answer? Dr. Robert Jeffress shares one powerful sentence from the Apostle Paul that captures the true meaning behind this celebration. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 965Everything You Need to Know About Christmas – Part 1
At Christmas time, we hear the same familiar carols and recite the same Bible passages year after year. But amid all the holiday traditions, do we truly understand what Christmas is all about? Dr. Robert Jeffress shares everything you need to know about the first Christmas, explained in one powerful sentence. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 964When Darkness Overcomes the Light
In our troubled world, many wonder if evil is triumphing over good and if the darkness has eclipsed the light of Christ’s arrival 2,000 years ago. But Dr. Robert Jeffress shares why Jesus remains the true Light of the World, and how His light ultimately overcomes all darkness! To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 963The Names Above All Names
Think about some of the most popular names in politics, in tech, or in entertainment. These individuals, due to their massive influence, tend to dominate the news cycle and often come up in conversation. But today, Dr. Robert Jeffress draws our attention to one name that rises above them all. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 962A Gift Too Wonderful for Words
Some Christians argue that the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is worldly and superficial. They contend it’s nothing more than a result of commercialism and greed. But Dr. Robert Jeffress argues that Christmas really is about gifts—specifically, the “indescribable gift” that God offers to each of us. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 961What If There Were No Christmas?
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if Jesus had never been born? It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? But the absence of Christmas would mean far more than missing out on a holiday. Dr. Robert Jeffress shows us how different life would be without the birth of Christ. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 958What Child Is This? – Part 2
Did you know that secular historians don’t doubt that Jesus is a real, historical figure? There’s too much evidence to deny that He existed! No, the issue isn’t whether Jesus is real—but whether Jesus is who He said He is. Dr. Robert Jeffress shows us the true identity of Jesus Christ. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 957What Child Is This? – Part 1
When you picture Jesus Christ, what image comes to your mind? A tiny baby in a feeding trough? A grown man teaching the multitudes? Or a powerful monarch seated on a throne? Dr. Robert Jeffress looks at an unexpected passage from the New Testament that reveals the identity of Christ. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 956Stop and Smell the Manger – Part 2
As December 25th quickly approaches, you’re likely in the throes of getting ready for Christmas. Maybe you’re wrapping gifts, making trips to the grocery store or arranging travel plans to visit your family. Dr. Robert Jeffress takes time to pause and reflect on the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 955Stop and Smell the Manger – Part 1
The busyness of the Christmas season often causes people—even Christians—to gloss over the meaning of Christmas Day. Dr. Robert Jeffress invites us to slow down and take time to “stop and smell the manger” by looking at five key players in the Christmas story. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 954Wise Men Still Seek Him
For thousands of years, philosophers and other great minds have wrestled with the meaning of life. But for as many books as have been written on the topic, the answer isn’t as complicated as you might think! Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals that for a few ancient magi, finding the truth was as easy as following a star in the sky. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 953The Night Before Christmas
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. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 952The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown – Part 2
The first time Jesus came, He came as a baby. But the next time Jesus comes, He will come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Dr. Robert Jeffress explains why the return of Jesus Christ is the hope of every Christian. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 951The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown – Part 1
With the extra dose of chaos that the holiday season usually brings, it’s easy to lose sight of what Christmas is all about. Dr. Robert Jeffress brings us back to the heart of Christmas by looking at three symbols that reveal its true meaning: the cradle, the cross, and the crown. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 950Simply Christmas – Part 2
What sort of traditions do you enjoy at Christmas? Maybe you make a treasured family recipe or gather for a special Christmas Eve celebration. Well, Dr. Robert Jeffress helps us set aside all the glitter and lights to reflect on why we celebrate Christmas in the first place. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 949Simply Christmas – Part 1
If you had to explain the meaning of Christmas in a single sentence, would you be able to pull it off? Well, the Apostle Paul managed to do it! Dr. Robert Jeffress digs deeply into this simple—yet profound—summary of the Christmas story. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 948Christmas on the Road – Part 2
Most people think that the Christmas story took place two thousand years ago. But in fact, it began thousands of years before Jesus was even born. Dr. Robert Jeffress uncovers the origins of the Christmas story in the countless prophecies recorded throughout the Old Testament. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 947Christmas on the Road – Part 1
This Christmas season, you’ll likely revisit the famous narrative of Christ’s birth in Luke 2. But the Christmas story didn’t begin in Bethlehem—it began thousands of years before Jesus was even born. Dr. Robert Jeffress looks at the birth and life of Jesus through the lens of Old Testament prophecy. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 959Thanksgiving Greeting from Dr. Robert Jeffress | Pathway to Victory
Dr. Robert Jeffress shares a heartfelt message of gratitude for God’s faithfulness and provision and closes with a special prayer for the Thanksgiving season.
Ep 946A Portrait of Two Kings – Part 2
Every Christmas, we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. But it’s important to remember that not everyone received this news with joy. Dr. Robert Jeffress reminds us of the other side of the Christmas story, and the misguided king who bought into the world’s philosophy for success. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 945A Portrait of Two Kings – Part 1
You’re likely familiar with the story of the baby Jesus born in a manger. But how about the story of two kings? Dr. Robert Jeffress takes an unconventional approach to the traditional Christmas story by contrasting two very different rulers. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 944Back to Bethlehem – Part 2
Often, the distractions of the holiday season cause us to lose sight of what Christmas is really about––the entrance of the Savior into the world. Dr. Robert Jeffress provides a fresh perspective on the most important birth in human history. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 943Back to Bethlehem – Part 1
Every year at Christmas, the world pauses to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But often, the busyness of the holiday season distracts us from its true meaning. Dr. Robert Jeffress takes this opportunity to reflect on the remarkable story of Jesus’ birth and the beauty of God’s plan to redeem mankind. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 942Mary, Mary, Quite Extraordinary – Part 2
Throughout the history of the church, Christians have had some wildly differing views about the mother of Jesus. So what’s the proper way to regard this remarkable young woman named Mary? Dr. Robert Jeffress turns to the defining passage on the mother of Jesus and her prominent role in the Christmas story. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 941Mary, Mary, Quite Extraordinary – Part 1
One day, in the little city of Nazareth, an angel appeared to a young woman named Mary. Why would God pick such an average, ordinary-looking girl to be the mother of the Savior? Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals that Mary was not a random choice, but a true servant of God. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 940Touched by an Angel – Part 2
Are you facing an impossible situation right now? Does it seem like God has forgotten you or can’t hear your pleas for help? Dr. Robert Jeffress reminds us that even when our timetable doesn’t match up with God’s, God always proves faithful in the end. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 939Touched by an Angel – Part 1
When it comes to Christmas, most people think about Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus born in a manger. But they often forget about the other child that was born around the same time! Dr. Robert Jeffress looks at the story of Zacharias and Elizabeth—and the miraculous birth of their baby, John. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 938The Morning After
At some point or another, almost every Christian will wander from God. But once we’ve come home from our spiritual crisis, how can we avoid making the same mistake again? Dr. Robert Jeffress teaches on the single most important part of any spiritual homecoming: perseverance. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 937The Waiting Father
Most people think of God in one of two ways: righteous, just and full of wrath, or loving, merciful and all forgiving. While each side might offer a fractured glimpse of who God is, neither one really captures the full picture. Dr. Robert Jeffress paints an accurate, biblical portrait of God as “The Waiting Father.” To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 936The Journey Home
Chances are, you can point to a time in your life when you felt closer to God than you do now. But just because your relationship isn’t what it used to be doesn’t mean it can’t be restored! Dr. Robert Jeffress outlines three essential steps for reviving our relationship with God. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 935When God Steps In
Whether it’s a surprise layoff at work or a sudden dip in the stock market, unexpected hardships are part of life. Those moments of trial, however, can make us wonder whether God is really paying attention. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains how God uses difficult times for our good. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 934Life in the Far Country
Today’s reality shows and Hollywood tabloids tend to venerate individuals who live recklessly and spend extravagantly. And while the pictures might seem enticing, that lifestyle can never truly satisfy. Dr. Robert Jeffress examines three Old Testament stories that teach us what life apart from God is really like. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 933Declarations of Independence
Throughout the years, self-motivation and determination have helped people achieve their goals. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with being successful, our personal ambition—when left unchecked—can lead us away from God. Dr. Robert Jeffress delivers a timely warning against the danger of ambition. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 932Lessons from the Pentathlon
Jesus desires to be the center of lives and the focus behind everything we do. But if we’re not careful, life’s enjoyments and distractions can lead us astray. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares four practical ways to balance pleasure with discipline. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 931Addicted to Pleasure
Have you ever sat down to watch an hour of television, and ended up staying there the whole night? Or scooped yourself a bowl of ice cream, only to eat the entire carton? Most of us have been guilty of such relatively minor overindulgences. But they serve as an important reminder that pleasure can become addictive. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains how pleasure lured the prodigal son away from his father. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 930Money Mania
It’s been said that money is the root of all kinds of evil. It’s motivated people to lie, cheat, and steal. And once, it drove a young man to reject his father, abandon his home, and wander off into a far country. Dr. Robert Jeffress delivers a timely warning about the love of money from the Parable of the Prodigal Son. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 929Coming Home to the Father Who Loves You
In “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” the songwriter laments, “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” But what would compel a child of God to stray from his Heavenly Father? Dr. Robert Jeffress explains the three main reasons why Christians wander away from God. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 928Jesus Our Friend
Have you ever longed for a best friend—someone who truly understands you and supports you through life’s ups and downs? The Bible reveals that we have access to the most faithful friend imaginable: Jesus Christ Himself. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares why Jesus wants an intimate relationship with you that will last for all eternity. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 927Jesus the Judge – Part 2
People often say that the wicked will meet their just rewards. So is there really going to be a day of reckoning? Dr. Robert Jeffress shares what the Bible says about the judgments that will occur at the end of time. You’ll also discover why Jesus Christ has been appointed as the ultimate Judge of all humanity. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 926Jesus the Judge – Part 1
We all must stand before a judge at some point in life, whether for a traffic violation or a more serious offense. But did you know there’s a much more significant court date in your future? Dr. Robert Jeffress explains that one day, every person who has ever lived will stand before Jesus Christ, the ultimate Judge. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 925Jesus the King
Throughout history, kings and queens have ruled over vast empires. But every earthly ruler eventually surrenders their crown. There is, however, one King whose reign will never end—and His name is Jesus Christ. Dr. Robert Jeffress talks about Christ’s future thousand-year reign on Earth and what it means for believers. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 924Jesus the Conqueror
The Bible is filled with promises about the return of Jesus Christ. And while we don’t know exactly when He’ll return, Scripture gives us many clues about what to expect in those final days. Dr. Robert Jeffress describes Jesus’ role as the ultimate Conqueror who will defeat evil once and for all. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 923Jesus the Prophet – Part 2
The accuracy of God’s Word can be clearly seen in the fulfillment of Biblical prophecies. In fact, every single prophecy about Jesus Christ’s first coming came to pass exactly as foretold! Dr. Robert Jeffress shares what Jesus revealed about the rapture, the end times, and His second coming. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.
Ep 922Jesus the Prophet – Part 1
From horoscopes to fortunetellers, people are constantly trying to predict the future. But there’s only one prophet whose words we can trust completely! Dr. Robert Jeffress looks at Jesus Christ’s perfect prophetic record and shares what He said about three future events that will impact every person on Earth. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.