Resources by Topic: Christian Life

In this seven-minute clip, Randy shares about missionary Jim Elliot, and his brother Bert Elliot, and encourages listeners to close the gap in their own lives.

Three and a half minute audio clip from Randy's message at the 2007 Desiring God National Conference.

When we see things clearly, with an eternal perspective, what we value and what we want radically changes.

Effective role-modeling presupposes close relationships and therefore serves as a protection to both leader and follower.

When you know Christ, when you saturate yourself in His Word, knowing God’s will naturally follows. It’s not hidden and obscure, it’s clearer than it’s ever been.

Speaking to a community life group at Good Shepherd Community Church, Randy addresses the question, "How do I share my faith with my friend who is an atheist?"

While we do not regard ourselves a charismatic church, we do not wish to be known as “anti-charismatic.” What we do insist upon is a spirit of love and unity, the total sufficiency of Christ, and the final authority of the Scriptures.

Scripture gives us an often-neglected guideline regarding prophetic utterance that is clear and can and should be implemented in churches.

.....obedience comes out of desire to please a God we love, not the opposite where our obedience is somehow pleasing to God so now He can love us.

It will sometimes happen that where there is the most sorrow in the antecedents, there will be the most pleasure in the sequel.

Randy Alcorn speaking at The Seed Company Invitational 2007 about how it is more happy-making to give than to receive.

Randy Alcorn speaking at The Seed Company Invitational 2007 about how we are created by God to do good works in Christ Jesus.

Randy Alcorn shares about a divine appointment at the 2007 Desiring God Conference.

In this clip, Randy Alcorn advises us to not settle for distractions in life. Desiring God's Don't Waste Your Life