Tony Evans' Sermons on Oneplace.com

When it comes to hearing from God, people may ask, “Why just the Bible?” Dr. Tony Evans explains why the collection of books we call Scripture is complete, trustworthy, and final as the authoritative revelation God has given us.

Even the most beautiful sentence means nothing if it's written in a language we don't understand. Dr. Tony Evans explains why correctly interpreting God's Word is essential to understanding its meaning and unlocking its power in our lives.

Some truths don't click until God opens our eyes. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Holy Spirit brings Scripture to life, helping us understand spiritual truths and revealing insights we might otherwise miss as we grow in our knowledge of God and His Word.

There's a difference between human opinion and divine truth. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Bible wasn't simply written by people, but was breathed out by God Himself, giving His Word the authority and power to teach, correct and prepare us for the lives He has called us to live.

We all have questions about life, but some answers can only come from a heavenly source. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture reveals God's thoughts, His will and His ways, allowing us to understand truths we could never discover through human wisdom alone.

In a world overflowing with advice, it's easy to overlook the one source that can truly guide us. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture provides the wisdom, direction and truth we need and why God's Word is sufficient for every area of our spiritual lives.

Words can leave a mark on us, for better or worse, but God's Word has the ability to go even deeper. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture reaches beneath the surface, reveals what's happening within us, and brings clarity and transformation where we need it most.

Some words encourage while others carry authority. God's Word does both. Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture carries the full authority of God and how recognizing that authority changes the way we approach its truth, direction and instruction for our lives.

Truth isn't simply something we feel or decide for ourselves. It's something God reveals. Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture must be the ultimate standard by which everything else is measured and how God's Word gives us a dependable foundation for understanding what is true.

The Bible has been called a book of wisdom, a life manual and even a philosophical guide. But Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture is much more than that. God's Word is alive, divine and completely unique in its ability to accomplish the purposes for which He sends it.

We pay attention when people walk through the front doors of the church, but what about the ones who quietly walk out the back? Dr. Tony Evans reminds us that our responsibility doesn't end when someone drifts away and explains how believers can help restore those who have wandered from the faith.

Patience is easier when you know the finish line is just ahead. But when the struggle seems to have no end, waiting on God can be hard. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to remain faithful when the waiting stretches on and life continues to test our patience.

Patience is easier when you know the finish line is just ahead. But when the struggle seems to have no end, waiting on God can be hard. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to remain faithful when the waiting stretches on and life continues to test our patience.

Money can buy a lot of things, but whatever happiness it brings doesn't last. Dr. Tony Evans points us toward a deeper kind of fulfillment and explains why putting our confidence in earthly riches can never provide the lasting security that comes from investing our lives in God's Kingdom.

The old saying goes, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” But even good plans can lead to disappointment if they leave God out. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to make plans with the right perspective and why our future ultimately belongs in God's hands.

We spend a lot of time pursuing the things we think will make us happy, but pursuit alone doesn't guarantee fulfillment. Dr. Tony Evans explains how drawing closer to God changes our priorities and helps us discover the joy and satisfaction that come from seeking Him first.

You can't have an intimate relationship with God while giving your heart to the world. Dr. Tony Evans explores the danger of divided loyalties and explains how worldly desires can interfere with our spiritual lives and keep our relationship with God from being where it belongs.

Wisdom is more than knowledge. It's understanding how to apply what you know to real-life situations. Dr. Tony Evans explores the difference between earthly and godly wisdom and explains how true wisdom gives us a refreshing new perspective on the choices we face.

The words we speak can bring healing, hope and encouragement, but they can also be incredibly destructive. Dr. Tony Evans explains why controlling what we say is so important and how the condition of our hearts can ultimately shape the words that come out of our mouths.

The question is as old as the Bible itself: if we're saved by faith alone, what difference does it make what we do? Dr. Tony Evans tackles the question of why our actions matter and explains what genuine, growing faith looks like when it's put into practice.

There's a problem in the church that can be easy to overlook, especially when we don't want to admit it's there. Dr. Tony Evans brings the issue of partiality into the open and challenges us to examine whether we're treating others with the fairness and love God calls us to show.

Doing the right things doesn't necessarily mean our hearts are in the right place. Dr. Tony Evans looks beneath our outward actions to examine what should really motivate the way we live and serve, revealing what genuine faith and pure devotion to God should look like.

You can read the Bible from cover to cover and still miss what God wants to say to you. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to move beyond simply reading Scripture and begin putting God's Word into practice so that its truth comes alive in your everyday life.

Trials and temptations are part of life, but the choices we make in those moments can have lasting consequences. Dr. Tony Evans explains where temptation comes from, the price of giving in, and how we can stand strong when the opportunity to compromise comes our way.

Are the tough times in your life going to take you apart or put you back together better than ever? Dr. Tony Evans explains that even in the midst of painful circumstances, God has a purpose for our trials and can use them to develop stronger, more mature faith.

It can be refreshing to talk to somebody who skips all the small talk, gets straight to the point, and tells the truth. Dr. Tony Evans explains how that describes the apostle James and introduces the practical spiritual truths his letter teaches about growing into mature faith.

When we can't see where we're going, we're forced to trust God for guidance. Dr. Tony Evans explains why some of our greatest lessons of faith are learned in the dark and why we can confidently trust God with both our calling and our future.

Each of us has a custom-designed calling from God. Too often, though, we miss it because we're busy telling God why we're not qualified. Dr. Tony Evans uses the experience of Moses to explain how God develops and prepares us for the purpose He has designed for our lives.

The truth is, your calling from God may not always thrill you. Dr. Tony Evans examines the tension between selfishness and submission and explains why obedience is essential to fulfilling God's purpose, even when His direction takes us somewhere we would rather not go.

Everybody hopes to find their dream job. But if yours feels more like a nightmare, there's still hope. Dr. Tony Evans explains how turning your career over to Christ can give you a new vision for your vocation and help you see your work as part of a greater calling.

We've all made good turns and bad turns on the road of life. But either way, God is still in charge of where we ultimately wind up. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Lord can use both the good and difficult experiences of our lives to direct us toward our calling.

God not only wants you to follow His plan for your life, He wants you to be excited about it. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to ignite your passion for the Lord so that His priorities increasingly become your priorities and His vision shapes the direction of your life.

No one wants to miss out on their destiny because they were busy doing something else. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Holy Spirit provides direction and explores the important connection between your worship, your relationship with God, and your calling.

Your gifts and talents came from God. But is God getting any of their benefit? Dr. Tony Evans explores the connection between your gifts and your calling and explains how the Lord wants to use what He has placed within you to build His Kingdom.

How much satisfaction can you get from following your life's calling? Dr. Tony Evans explains that the answer depends on who did the calling. Discover why commitment to God is essential to your purpose and how to avoid getting wrapped up in the wrong agenda for your life.

We know we must be here for a reason. But figuring out exactly what that reason is can be a struggle. Dr. Tony Evans explains why understanding your calling is so important and how you can become more certain about your God-given place and purpose in the world.

If each one of us was custom-created to fit into God's design for our world, why don't more of us feel a sense of fulfillment? Dr. Tony Evans explains the concept of calling and how discovering your unique God-given purpose can change the way you approach your life.

Even though we know worry doesn't accomplish anything, sometimes we just can't seem to let it go. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains how anxiety can become a spiritual stronghold and how God can help us break free.

Sometimes your problems at work or at home don't really have anything to do with what's going on at work or at home. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans says they can be the result of something happening in the spiritual realm. Find out how we can know if that's the case, and what we can do about it.

Whether it's drugs, alcohol, or just too much food or TV, many of us get caught up in behaviors we can't seem to stop—even though we've tried. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains why our efforts at self-improvement fail, and how we can break the cycle that keeps us trapped.

Diets, dollars, and degrees—the "3-D's" we sometimes use to improve our self-image. But next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans says God looks at His children from a different angle. Find out why that perspective is so important in this message on how easily we can get "addicted" to people.

Our emotions can take us high or lay us low. But when you've been down so long that you can't get up, Dr. Tony Evans says you may be dealing with a stronghold. Next time on The Alternative, he talks about how to break free from feelings that have been holding you captive.

When you place an online order, you often get to choose how fast you want delivery. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains why that isn't the case when we pray as he reveals the most important thing we can do when we don't feel like we're getting anywhere.

Just because two people are looking at the same painting doesn't mean they both see the same picture. Dr. Tony Evans says that perspective makes all the difference, and next time on The Alternative, he talks about how the right one can get us through anything.

God's blessings always have a greater purpose. Dr. Tony Evans explains the difference between being a reservoir and a conduit as we move from detours into destiny.

Forgiveness isn't optional for those who have experienced God's grace. Dr. Tony Evans explains how forgiveness frees us to fulfill God's purpose.

Even when life doesn't make sense, God is still at work. Dr. Tony Evans unpacks the biblical truth of God's providence through Joseph's remarkable story.

Promotion often comes after seasons of preparation. Dr. Tony Evans explains how God uses detours to position us for His perfect timing.

Divine detours are opportunities to grow and serve. Dr. Tony Evans explains how God's delays become preparation for His greater plans.

God's plans don't always follow our expectations. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Joseph's setbacks reveal the faithfulness of God's greater purpose.

Life's unexpected detours are never wasted in God's hands. Dr. Tony Evans begins Joseph's story by showing how God uses delays to prepare us for destiny.