Escaping Powerless, Lifeless Religion

November 5, 2025
Steve Gallagher
Founder and President

Pure Life Ministries has been a pioneer in dealing with sexual addiction and its consequences for over 35 years. During that span of time thousands of people have found freedom through our counseling programs and teaching materials.

Christians in sexual sin have more in common with the older brother than with the prodigal son. Although the older brother remained in the father’s house, he was just as spiritually disconnected from his father as his prodigal brother. Sin always separates people from God, whether they’re in church or not.

In today’s message, Steve Gallagher explains the older brother’s case, calling people to reject lifeless religion and to return to the Father.

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Steve Gallagher

Steve Gallagher is the Founder and President of Pure Life Ministries. He has dedicated his life to helping men find freedom from sexual sin and leading Christians into the abundant life in God that comes through deep repentance.

Escaping Powerless, Lifeless Religion by Steve Gallagher on 11/05/2025

Escaping Powerless, Lifeless Religion

Christians in sexual sin have more in common with the older brother than with the prodigal son. Although the older brother remained in the father’s house, he was just as spiritually disconnected from his father as his prodigal brother. Sin always separates people from God, whether they’re in church or not.

In today’s message, Steve Gallagher explains the older brother’s case, calling people to reject lifeless religion and to return to the Father.

Steve Gallagher is the Founder and President of Pure Life Ministries. He has dedicated his life to helping men find freedom from sexual sin and leading Christians into the abundant life in God that comes through deep repentance.