Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. His leadership as president and now Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and his wife Cynthia, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Charles R. Swindoll’s Books

Insights on Mark (Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary)
November 8, 2016

Insights on 1 & 2 Thessalonians (Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary)
October 1, 2016

Searching the Scriptures: Find the Nourishment Your Soul Needs
September 13, 2016

Insights on Acts (Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary)
July 1, 2016

Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith
July 16, 2014

Saying It Well: Touching Others with Your Words
February 2, 2012

Insights on Luke (Swindoll's New Testament Insights)
January 24, 2012

Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives (Great Lives Series)
December 22, 2011

Insights on Revelation (Swindoll's New Testament Insights)
August 16, 2011

Embraced by the Spirit: The Untold Blessings of Intimacy with God
January 17, 2011

Insights on 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus (Swindoll's New Testament Insights)
December 14, 2010

Insights on John (Swindoll's New Testament Insights)
July 9, 2010

Insights on Romans (Swindoll's New Testament Insights)
• December 15, 2009

Great Lives: Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance (Great Lives from God's Word)
June 30, 2009

Great Lives: Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication (Great Lives from God's Word)
June 30, 2009

Great Lives Series: Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness (Great Lives from God's Word)
December 30, 2008

Elijah: A Man of Heroism and Humility (Great Lives Series)
December 30, 2008

Great Lives: David: A Man of Passion and Destiny
July 29, 2008

Great Lives: Jesus Bible Companion: The Greatest Life of All (Great Lives Series)
• April 1, 2008

So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There
March 6, 2007

Hand Me Another Brick
February 20, 2007

The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another.
November 21, 2006

So You Want to Be Like Christ? Workbook
August 15, 2005

Improving Your Serve
September 1, 2004

Five Meaningful Minutes a Day
Five minutes is all it takes to refresh and renew oneself in the midst of a…
December 4, 2003

The Grace Awakening Devotional: A Thirty Day Walk in the Freedom of Grace
November 19, 2003

Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book
• • July 13, 2003

Understanding Christian Theology
• January 1, 2003

Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit: Profiles in Character
January 1, 2002

The Old Testament Explorer: Discovering the Essence, Background, and Meaning of Every Book in the Old Testament
• • • January 1, 2001

Ministering to Twenty-first Century Families : Eight Big Ideas for Church Leaders
January 1, 2001

Scripture: Its Power, Authority, and Relevance
• January 1, 2001

Perfect Trust
March 22, 2000

Intimacy With The Almighty
March 2, 2000

The Theological Wordbook : The 200 Most Important Theological Terms and Their Relevance for Today
• • • • January 1, 2000

Coaching Ministry Teams: Leadership and Management in Christian Organizations
January 1, 2000

Salvation
• January 1, 2000

Biblical Counseling for Today: A Handbook for Those Who Counsel from Scripture
• January 1, 2000

The Road to Armageddon
• • • • January 1, 1999

The Mystery of God's Will : What Does He Want for Me?
January 1, 1999

Three Central Issues in Contemporary Dispensationalism
• • • • • January 1, 1999

You And Your Child: A Biblical Guide For Nurturing Confident Children From Infancy to Independence
November 20, 1998

New Testament Postcards
September 1, 1998

Flying Closer to the Flame: A Passion For The Holy Spirit – Bible Study Guide
September 1, 1998

Moral Dilemmas: Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Ethical Issues
January 1, 1998

Angels, Satan, and Demons: Invisible Beings That Inhabit the Spiritual World
• January 1, 1998

The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart and 1,501 Other Stories
January 1, 1998

Encourage Me, Caring Words for Heavy Hearts
January 1, 1998

Hope Again: When Life Hurts and Dreams Fade
November 4, 1997

Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity (Great Lives Series)
October 14, 1997

Daniel: God's Pattern for the Future
April 1, 1997

The Trinity : Discovering the Depth of the Nature of God
January 1, 1997

The Strong Family
January 1, 1997

The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version
January 1, 1996

Laugh Again
March 23, 1995

The Quest for Character
January 1, 1995

Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life
August 29, 1994

Más Cerca De La Llama
January 1, 1994

The Finishing Touch: Becoming God's Masterpiece : A Daily Devotional
January 1, 1994

Active Spirituality: A Non-devotional Guide
January 1, 1994

The Bride: Renewing Our Passion for the Church
January 1, 1994

A Look at the Book: Traveling the Original Route 66 : A Bible Survey
January 1, 1994

Stress Fractures (Life Topics)
The author brings God's perspective into your daily life and offers relief from the stress that…
August 1, 1992

The Life and Times of Elijah (Bible Study Guide)
July 1, 1992

El Derecho A Vivir
June 1, 1992

Una Fe Sencilla
January 1, 1992

The Growth of an Expanding Mission: A Study of Acts 10:1 -18:18
January 1, 1992

El Despertar De La Gracia
January 1, 1991

Simple Faith
January 1, 1991

Sanctity of Life : The Inescapable Issue
January 1, 1990

Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back
January 1, 1990

Growing Wise in Family Life
August 1, 1989

Rise and Shine: A Wake-Up Call
August 1, 1989

Christ in Christmas : A Family Advent Celebration
January 1, 1989

Rise & Shine : A Wake-up Call
January 1, 1989

Diario De Un Viajero Desesperado
January 1, 1989

Living beyond the Daily Grind: Reflections on the Songs and Sayings in Scripture
January 1, 1988

Stones of Remembrance
January 1, 1988

Strong Reproofs for a Scandalous Church: A Study of 1 Corinthians 1:1-6:11
January 1, 1988

Beholding Christ – the Lamb of God: A Study of John 15-21
January 1, 1987

Living above the Level of Mediocrity: A Commitment to Excellence
January 1, 1987

¡Baje La Guardia!
January 1, 1987

Afirme Sus Valores
January 1, 1987

Jesus, Our Lord (Bible study guide)
January 1, 1987

Growing Deep in the Christian Life: Returning to Our Roots
January 1, 1986

Solomon: Bible Study Guide from the Bible-teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll
January 1, 1986

Steadfast Christianity: A Study of Second Thessalonians
January 1, 1986

Growing up in God's Family
January 1, 1986

Come before Winter and Share My Hope
January 1, 1985

Recovery: When Healing Takes Time
January 1, 1985

Moral Purity
January 1, 1985

Moses, God's Man for a Crisis
January 1, 1985

Contagious Christianity: A Study of First Thessalonians
January 1, 1985

Relating to Others in Love : A Study of Romans 12-16
January 1, 1985

Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship : Bible Study Guide from the Bible-teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll
January 1, 1985

Improving Your Serve: Bible Study Guide from the Bible-teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll
January 1, 1985

Compassion: Showing Care in a Careless World
January 1, 1984

Proverbs
January 1, 1984

Dropping Your Guard: The Value of Open Relationships
January 1, 1983

Starting over: Fresh Hope for the Road Ahead
January 1, 1983

Tres Pasos Adelante Dos Para Atras
January 1, 1983

Desafío a Servir
January 1, 1983

Hope: Our Anchor of the Soul
January 1, 1983

Strengthening Your Grip: Essentials in an Aimless World
January 1, 1982

Second Wind: A Fresh Run at Life
January 1, 1981

Make up Your Mind –About the Issues of Life
January 1, 1981

Leisure: Having Fun Is Serious Business!
January 1, 1981

Strike the Original Match
January 1, 1980

For Those Who Hurt
January 1, 1980

Pasame Otro Ladrillo
January 1, 1980

Home, Where Life Makes up Its Mind
January 1, 1979

Charles R. Swindoll’s Contributions

We Do Have Something To Say!
Three little boys were bragging about their fathers. In the course of the dialogue the content…
July 7, 2006

What kind of a boy was little Jack Horner?
What kind of a boy was little Jack Horner? You remember that nursery favorite, don’t you?…
July 7, 2006

When the Game Is Over
Luke’s presentation of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1–11) is haunting. This couple sold property and kept…
July 7, 2006

Take Heed Lest You Fall
Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, brings a message to warn us to take…
May 2, 2006

The Right View of Greatness
Join us as Dr. Chuck Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, shares a message about the…
March 3, 2006

Resting in Christ
Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary, brings us a message today about resting in Christ.
January 18, 2006

God's Indescribable Gift
Join us as Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, brings us a message about…
December 13, 2005

Give God Great Praise!
Join us as Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, brings a Thanksgiving message.
November 11, 2005

The Necessity of Obscurity
Dr. Chuck Swindoll, Chancellor of Dallas Seminary, speaks to us about the necessity of obscurity.
August 31, 2005

Snapshots of a Real Christian
Join us as Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, shares a message of snapshots…
March 22, 2005

Check Your Attitude
Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, shares a message with us about attitude.
February 18, 2005

Lessons from suffering
Our chancellor, Dr. Charles Swindoll, speaks to the students about the lessons we can learn from…
January 12, 2005

Leadership Perils
Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS, shares with us about the blindspots that can hinder a…
October 15, 2004

Controlling the Body's Strongest Muscle
Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of DTS and Senior Pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, speaks about controlling…
August 25, 2004

Allowing God to Search Our Hearts
Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, preaches on the lessons we can learn from Peter's conversation…
March 5, 2004

Attitude
Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of the Dallas Theological Seminary, stresses the importance of having a good…
December 2, 2003

Realistic Techniques for Ministry Survival
Dr. Charles Swindoll, pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, provides four insights from Paul's first letter to…
October 15, 2003

Job's Advice to a Seminary Student
Dr. Charles Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary, describes the five critical lessons God taught Job, which we…
September 2, 2003

A Balanced and Sensible Ministry
Dr. Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and founder of Insight for Living, speaks to students from…
April 15, 2003

The Essential Balance: Relevance and Rooted
Dr. Swindoll, chancellor of Dallas Seminary and founder of Insight for Living, speaks to students about…
March 6, 2003

Stay Alert, Grow Up
Dr. Charles Swindoll, Chancellor of Dallas Seminary, provides advice for the rough times ahead.
January 1, 2002

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