Tony Evans' Sermons on Oneplace.com
717 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7.8K ratingsThe Urban Alternative is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans and is dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives through the proclamation and application of the Word of God.
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Prioritizing Christ, Part 2
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The old saying goes, first things first. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans says that without the first thing, none of the other things matter. Find out why Christians can be very active and very empty at the same time.
Obeying Christ
March 29, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The Bible says we should be doers of the word, not just hearers. But Dr. Tony Evans says that being a doer takes a kind of discipline many of us struggle with. Join him as he explains how we can find the motivation and muscle we may be lacking.
Prioritizing Christ, Part 1
March 27, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The old saying goes, first things first. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans says that without the first thing, none of the other things matter. Find out why Christians can be very active and very empty at the same time.
Serving Christ, Part 2
March 26, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 When you review a business online, one of the things you rate is the quality of their service. In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will tell us about some important biblical benchmarks that measure how well were serving the Lord.
Serving Christ, Part 1
March 25, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Serving Christ isnt just something we were commanded to do; its something we were created to do. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he talks about some specific ways we live out that God-given purpose in this lesson on the outward focus that salvation inspires.
Sharing Christ, Part 2
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Theres plenty of bad news in the world today, but some of the worst news is that were not sharing enough of the good news. Dr. Tony Evans says that can change, and in this lesson, hell tell us how. Discover why sharing Christ isnt just about what you say.
Sharing Christ, Part 1
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Salvation is a gift, but it comes with a responsibility: to pass along the good news we responded to ourselves. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he helps us explore ways to do that in this look at the amazing blessings in store for us when we faithfully share Christ.
Following Christ
March 22, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The whole idea of following someone is to go where they go. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will talk about why some people who call themselves Christ-followers arent always willing to do that. Discover ways to not just develop a healthy hunger for God but have it satisfied, too.
The Perspective of Kingdom Stewardship, Part 2
February 10, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Money, treasures, possessions these are things we associate with wealth. But the Bible has different ideas about what makes us rich. Dr. Tony Evans will explore those principles and explain why banking on our belongings is an investment that never pays off.
The Perspective of Kingdom Stewardship
February 07, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Dr. Tony Evans says that each day, we have the option to respond to our circumstances with either griping or gratitude. Join him as he explains why our choice affects much more than the way we feel in this look at the link between our priorities and our perspective.
The Spheres of Kingdom Stewardship
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Many Christians think stewardship is just about how much money you donate or how much time you volunteer. But Dr. Tony Evans will tell you why theres much more to it than that as he stretches your concept of stewardship in some healthy new directions.
The Purpose of Kingdom Stewardship
February 05, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Independence is something we celebrate in this country, but Dr. Tony Evans says we often get a little too self-sufficient for our own good. Join him as he talks about why God wants us to behave like managers instead of owners and explains what can happen when we stray from that plan.
The Responsibility of Kingdom Stewardship
February 04, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The old saying goes, whats mine is mine. But what if it isnt? Dr. Tony Evans will tackle that question as he explores the idea that God made us managers, not owners.
The Meaning of Stewardship, Part 2
February 03, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Some of the best investment advice you may ever get is to not put too much stock in yourself. But Dr. Tony Evans will explain why we get a much better return once we discover that the key to Christianity isnt following rulesits building a relationship.
The Meaning of Stewardship
January 31, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 We tell our children again and again to take care of the things we give them. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will explain why God expects the same of us and why we often don't do much better than our kids.
Trusting God in the Storm
January 26, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 When were stuck in difficult circumstances, we call on God to get us out. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans says that, even if the storms of life are getting worse, we may already be right where God wants us.
Power of Unbelief
January 23, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Weve all heard stories about the powerful things faith can accomplish. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will explain why unbelief can be powerful, too, in some pretty disturbing ways.
The Good News of Freedom
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The good news of the Gospel is that freedom is free... completely available and waiting for us. So why aren't more of us experiencing it? Dr. Tony Evans has the answer here waiting for you in this lesson.
Freedom from Selfishness
January 20, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Its perfectly fine for Christians to be looking out for #1 as long as we realize that the real #1 isnt us. In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how to overcome selfishness and why freedom from sin gives us freedom to give.
Freedom from Legalism
January 17, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The Lord didnt set us free from sin just to become slaves to a set of religious rules and obligations. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he explains why so many Christians lock themselves in those chains, while even thinking theyre doing it for God.
Freedom from Mismanagement
January 16, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 God calls us to be "stewards" (or even "managers") of everything we have in life. But the trouble is some of us dont seem to do that management job very well. In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will have some on-the-job training tips for us as he looks at how to properly invest what God has given us.
Freedom from Irresponsibility
January 15, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Most of us love doing things for our kids, but we also know that it's important to teach them responsibility. Dr. Tony Evans says that God wants the same thing for us, and in this lesson, he'll teach us about how to grow toward freedom in that important area of life.
Freedom from Oppression
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Most people associate "oppression" with demonic activity, life under a dictatorship, or the like. But Dr. Tony Evans says it can take many forms, and hell talk about how we can find our way toward freedom no matter what's holding us back in this lesson.
Free at Last
January 12, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Our own personal version of "reality" is made up of the things we know... and the things we only think we know. The trick is in recognizing the difference between the two, and Dr. Tony Evans is going to help us learn how to do that as he kicks off a series of messages on what it really means to be free.
Freedom from Fear
January 10, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 We all feel afraid from time to time; that's natural. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will talk about how we need to keep moving forward in our faith, even when fear tries to stop us dead in our tracks.
Freedom from Debt
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Dr. Tony Evans says that if you want to experience the security of Gods blessings, you must follow God's instructions. In this lesson, he'll talk about how to break your bondage to debt and develop a godlier approach to money management.
Freedom from Discouragement
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 It's easy to let our circumstances get us down... especially when our problems seem to be piling up around us. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will explain how God can get us out from under that burden, even when our situation seems hopeless. Its a look at how you can discover God's way out of your own personal "Great Depression."
Time to Cross Over
January 03, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Dr. Tony Evans says that life sometimes brings spiritual tsunamis that try to wash us away. Butnext time on The Alternative, he explains why having the Lord in our life makes us strongerthan any storm.
Beating the Odds in the New Year
January 02, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Well, now that its 2020, how you feel about facing this new year may depend on what's facing you. But next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains how to deal with the issues and obstacles that may be ahead. Its a look at how God enables us to beat the odds in the new year, on The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans.
Finishing Strong
December 31, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Starting a new year is like starting a new lap in this race we call life. So thats why Dr. Tony Evans is here to offer encouragement to people whove wandered off the track and reveal ways you can come back and finish strong.
Living in Light of Eternity
December 30, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Our problems seem pretty big when we look at them up close. But from a distance? Not so much! Join Dr. Tony Evans as he shows us how a better perspective can change how we see well, everything.
Seeking God's Kingdom First
December 29, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 If you want a project to turn out right, it often requires not only doing the right things but doing them in the right order. Dr. Tony Evans says that the same thing is true in your spiritual life, and hell explain why the right priorities will keep you too busy for fear and worry.
Remembering God's Faithfulness
December 27, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Even the people we think we can count on the most will eventually let us down. But not God! In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans explains why thats true even when it feels like the Lord has left us to fend for ourselves. Discover the reason behind those tough times you've been going through.
Don't Miss Christ This Christmas Pt. 2
December 25, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 This world can seem pretty dark, even on Christmas day. But the Bible says that Jesus is the light of the world. Thats why Dr. Tony Evans says, the clearer we see Jesus, the clearer we see everything else. Find the illumination youve been looking for when you join him in this lesson.
Don't Miss Christ This Christmas Pt. 1
December 24, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Theres a lot to celebrate this time of year and we dont want to miss any of it the food, the fine, the family time and especially the point. Thats what Dr. Tony Evans is here to talk about the reason why we celebrate.Luke 2:1-7
Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace
December 16, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 When you take stock of what's going on in your life, Dr. Tony Evans says that your perception depends on your perspective. So, in this lesson, hell explain how we can see life from a more peaceful point of view along with the benefits of adding focus to your faith.
The Key to Ruling Your World
December 15, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Each of us is born with a God-given purpose. In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will explain why that fact sets us free to put first things first as we rule our lives the way the Lord intended.
Be Happy Don't Worry
December 13, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 We cant control the future or even see the future, but that doesnt stop us from worrying about it. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he tells us how we can put a stop to that pointless and sinful habit and trading in your worry for happiness.
Rules for Ruling Your World
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 God has promised us good things including a life filled with the purpose and power we need to carry it out. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he explains how we can see that promise fulfilledeven if we feel trapped by past failures and fears.
Calling: The Ministry of Spiritual Growth
December 06, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 While society's view of success usually boils down to a list of things we ought to have, Dr. Tony Evans wants you to know that spiritual success is becoming what God wants us to be. Join him as he teaches you how to discover your custom-made calling from the Lord.
Faith: The Conduit of Spiritual Growth
December 05, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Dr. Tony Evans says that many times, the answer to our problems and the key to our spiritual growth isn't more effort, it's more faith. In this lesson, hell explain how we can grow in that important area as he examines the conduit that connects us to Christ.
Game Changers
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Theres an old sport saying that goes, its not over til its over. After all, a game can change directions in a split second. Join Dr. Tony Evans as he explains why the same is true when it comes to the spiritual contests in life and how the game-changing power of God can come to your rescue.
Changing God's Mind
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 If God already knows everything, why would he ever have reason to change his mind? Well, Dr. Tony Evans will show you when and why the Lord chooses to be flexible in this lesson. Its an encouraging look at why impossible isnt always the end of the story.
Divine Coincidences
December 02, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Life has a way of turning upside down when we least expect it. But how do we know when those reversals are part of Gods plan and when theyre the result of our own flaws or failings? Join Dr. Tony Evans as hell explain why, either way, God can take a situation headed for disaster and turn it completely around.
Praying Through a Crisis, Part 2
November 29, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 We all face hard times in life, but when were stopped in our tracks by a real crisis, its easy to feel helpless and lose hope. In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will share solid advice on how to cope and show us why our hard times often serve a higher purpose.
Praying Through a Crisis, Part 1
November 28, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 We all face hard times in life, but when were stopped in our tracks by a real crisis, its easy to feel helpless and lose hope. In this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will share solid advice on how to cope and show us why our hard times often serve a higher purpose.
Praying to Move Mountains, Part 2
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 The Bible promises that God will do anything we ask according to his will. But in this lesson, Dr. Tony Evans will explain that God has two different kinds of will and help us understand how that knowledge should affect the way we pray.
Praying to Move Mountains, Part 1
November 25, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Just when you think youve jumped over all the obstacles between you and spiritual victory, you come face-to-face with something that seems immovable and unbeatable. Join Dr. Tony Evans in this lesson as he explains why little things like mountains cant stop you when you really learn how to pray.
The Cultivation of the Seed, Part 2
November 11, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Nobody on earth can make an apple. All you can do is grow them from the seeds God has already created. Dr. Tony Evans says that the same is true spiritually and wants to give you some very practical cultivating advice. Find out how fruitful Christians can give the world a little taste of heaven in this lesson.
The Cultivation of the Seed, Part 1
November 08, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutesTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/222/29 Plant a seed and it grows, right? Well, not necessarily. Dr. Tony Evans says theres a process that determines whether your crop will succeed or succumb. Its called cultivation, and youll learn all about its spiritual application in this lesson.