https://my.truevi.com/watch/KVG88ilZk6Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KVG88ilZk6M/hqdefault.jpgChoices and their ramifications for ministryThis message explores the choices individuals make, particularly in the context of seminary and ministry, and their lasting consequences. Using the hypothetical scenario of Saul of Tarsus attending seminary, the speaker illustrates how personal decisions, including those related to marriage and family, impact one's ability to fulfill their calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KVG88ilZk6M2064https://my.truevi.com/watch/W_UcvMJEtPEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W_UcvMJEtPE/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian motivation for forgivenessThis segment explores the Christian's unique motivation for forgiveness, contrasting it with secular views. It emphasizes that believers forgive because they have been forgiven much by God, not for personal benefit. The discussion also touches on the negative consequences of unforgiveness and common reasons why people struggle to forgive.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W_UcvMJEtPE681https://my.truevi.com/watch/QxY2gJFePUMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QxY2gJFePUM/hqdefault.jpgJoshua 8: The altar, the stones, and the two mountainsThis sermon explores Joshua chapter 8, focusing on the ceremony of covenant renewal after the conquest of Ai. It highlights the significance of the altar, the inscribed stones, and the two mountains (Ebal and Gerizim) as direct fulfillments of Moses' instructions in Deuteronomy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QxY2gJFePUM2404https://my.truevi.com/watch/RO9s-vlUm2whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RO9s-vlUm2w/hqdefault.jpgThe attitude of Christ: Humility and serviceThis study explores Philippians 2:1-11, focusing on the call to imitate Jesus' humility and self-sacrificial love. It examines how adopting the mind of Christ transforms relationships and leads to unshakable joy, contrasting this with self-centered living.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RO9s-vlUm2w1195https://my.truevi.com/watch/28WDPlw0_2Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/28WDPlw0_2E/hqdefault.jpgThe disciples' blindness and the kingdom of GodThis message explores Mark 8:1-26, highlighting the disciples' repeated blindness and hardened hearts despite Jesus's miracles. It contrasts their limited understanding of the kingdom of God with Jesus's expansive vision, which includes the Gentiles and challenges tribalism and self-interest.https://www.youtube.com/embed/28WDPlw0_2E3503https://my.truevi.com/watch/pA8gEVcEGbghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pA8gEVcEGbg/hqdefault.jpgStaying the course: A vision update for Whitesburg Baptist ChurchThis message provides an update on the Ignite vision at Whitesburg Baptist Church, emphasizing the importance of connecting with God and His church, growing through groups, and serving others. The speaker encourages the congregation to "stay the course" by running their individual races, following Jesus' example, and remaining committed to the church's mission and values.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pA8gEVcEGbg2914https://my.truevi.com/watch/lcoEl1OobLohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lcoEl1OobLo/hqdefault.jpgGod's design for men and womenThis message explores the essential differences in the creation of men and women, emphasizing that these differences are part of God's design and are to be honored. It challenges the notion of questioning God's wisdom in his directives for human behavior and highlights that true fulfillment for women is found in Christ alone, not in worldly solutions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lcoEl1OobLo482https://my.truevi.com/watch/JXRO8WgwLcAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JXRO8WgwLcA/hqdefault.jpgJesus heals a man at the pool of BethesdaThis message explores the healing of a man who had been infirm for 38 years at the pool of Bethesda. Jesus initiates a conversation with the man, asking if he wants to be made well, and then commands him to rise, take up his bed, and walk. The man is immediately healed and later encounters Jesus in the temple, where he is exhorted to sin no more.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXRO8WgwLcA2829https://my.truevi.com/watch/AEfR-zt8nsEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AEfR-zt8nsE/hqdefault.jpgGod's promises counteract fears about provision, pleasure, protection, and personal relationshipsThis episode explores how God's promises address common fears that hinder full surrender to Him. It highlights that true happiness and security are found in God's presence, not in worldly pursuits, and that God provides for, protects, and remains present with those who trust Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AEfR-zt8nsE1636https://my.truevi.com/watch/ELRVQ-Ay_Z8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ELRVQ-Ay_Z8/hqdefault.jpgCultivating reverence for God in daily lifeThis program explores the concept of reverence for God, moving beyond awe inspired by creation to a deeper, transformative respect. It examines how biblical figures like Habakkuk, Daniel, and Peter trembled in God's presence and encourages listeners to cultivate a similar, ongoing reverence in their everyday lives through devotion to God's Word and fellowship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ELRVQ-Ay_Z81614https://my.truevi.com/watch/7UuWwh328e8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7UuWwh328e8/hqdefault.jpgChuck Bentley discusses economic evidence for GodChuck Bentley, president of Crown Financial Ministries, discusses his book, "Economic Evidence for God: Uncovering the Invisible Hand That Guides the Economy." He explains how God's principles, applied at both micro and macro levels, lead to economic growth and personal flourishing. Bentley shares observations from his global travels, highlighting how adherence to biblical principles impacts financial decisions, work ethic, and cultural prosperity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7UuWwh328e81447https://my.truevi.com/watch/3qyU63-Dl9Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3qyU63-Dl9Q/hqdefault.jpgRemembering God's faithfulness in times of adversityPastor Cheryl discusses the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness, even when facing difficult times. She shares stories from the congregation about how God has provided and cared for them, emphasizing that God's steadfast love never ceases.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3qyU63-Dl9Q3811https://my.truevi.com/watch/3kXWvAldUNMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3kXWvAldUNM/hqdefault.jpgThe creator defines his creation: Who God says you areThis sermon introduces a church-wide study on identity in Christ, emphasizing that God, as the Creator, defines who we are. The message highlights the significance of being "in Christ" as described in Ephesians, explaining how this standing makes believers holy and blameless in God's sight.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3kXWvAldUNM5892https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gzro67SVeqYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gzro67SVeqY/hqdefault.jpgChristian mission: Activity, aim, expectation, and endThis sermon explores the four core aspects of Christian mission as exemplified in Jesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John chapter 4. It delves into the activity of testimony fueled by encounter, the aim of doing God's will, the expectation of a plentiful harvest, and the ultimate end of people believing in Jesus as the Savior of the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzro67SVeqY1928https://my.truevi.com/watch/kNzFRn5Tj8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kNzFRn5Tj8E/hqdefault.jpgJesus's nature and the justified use of forceThis broadcast explores whether Jesus was a pacifist by examining various biblical passages. It considers the context of Jesus's teachings, his actions in the temple, and his agreement with God the Father's unchanging nature regarding the use of force. The discussion also addresses the implications for Christians in professions that may require the use of force.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kNzFRn5Tj8E1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/V8_-C_LyMdwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/V8_-C_LyMdw/hqdefault.jpgHow a wife's respect motivates her husbandThis episode explores the profound influence a wife has on her husband, emphasizing that respect is a key motivator for men. It discusses how a wife's unconditional respect can encourage her husband to grow and lead, contrasting this with the "crazy cycle" where a lack of respect can hinder a man's desire to love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V8_-C_LyMdw1497https://my.truevi.com/watch/Zh3mZMkz5xwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zh3mZMkz5xw/hqdefault.jpgWhat happens when a Christian dies before the rapture?This message explores the biblical answer to what happens to a Christian's spirit and body if they die before the Rapture. It addresses common misconceptions about the afterlife, such as Purgatory or soul sleep, and offers a hopeful perspective on the immediate destination of believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zh3mZMkz5xw2950https://my.truevi.com/watch/qabmTkHGfFEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qabmTkHGfFE/hqdefault.jpgLiving well today to finish wellMark DeMoss shares how focusing on daily faithfulness can lead to finishing life well, drawing on personal experiences and the example of his father. He emphasizes that living well today, rather than being overwhelmed by the long-term, is key to a life without regrets.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qabmTkHGfFE1532https://my.truevi.com/watch/XJC7KzzPJmUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XJC7KzzPJmU/hqdefault.jpgThe church turning the corner: Sustaining revivalThis message explores the concept of revival within the church, drawing parallels to the Rose Parade's "turning the corner" theme. It emphasizes the importance of sustaining the initial excitement of revival, moving beyond the initial "wind and tongues of fire" to a lasting transformation. The speaker highlights the need for the church to communicate effectively across generations and cultures, much like the diverse languages understood at Pentecost.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJC7KzzPJmU6351https://my.truevi.com/watch/xLUFgzMcWakhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xLUFgzMcWak/hqdefault.jpgA true woman lives a God-centered life and trusts GodThis message explores two core characteristics of a true woman: living a God-centered life and trusting God. It emphasizes that a true woman lives for God's glory and pleasure, embracing her created purpose to reflect His beauty and worship Him eternally. She also trusts God's plan and sovereignty, even amidst fear, uncertainty, and personal failures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xLUFgzMcWak532https://my.truevi.com/watch/3uOtr7pY-zYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3uOtr7pY-zY/hqdefault.jpgThe Master's Seminary: 30 years of training men for ministryThis video reflects on the 30-year history of The Master's Seminary, from its origins as an extension of Talbot Seminary to its current global reach. It highlights the seminary's commitment to producing faithful expositors of God's word and its impact through graduates serving worldwide.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3uOtr7pY-zY381https://my.truevi.com/watch/j-uKwQ7JvOYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j-uKwQ7JvOY/hqdefault.jpgJesus confronts traditions and commandments in Mark 7:1-13This sermon examines Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees in Mark 7:1-13, where he challenges their adherence to human traditions over God's commandments. The message highlights the danger of prioritizing man-made rules and the importance of a heart devoted to God rather than mere lip service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j-uKwQ7JvOY2470https://my.truevi.com/watch/AOTAGstNn1Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AOTAGstNn1Q/hqdefault.jpgThe art of remembrance: A purposeful strategy to remember God's faithfulnessThis message emphasizes the importance of intentionally remembering God's faithfulness in our lives. It highlights various methods, including journaling, photography, and creating memorials, to combat forgetfulness and cultivate a stronger faith. The speaker shares personal examples and historical accounts, such as the Wright brothers' detailed records, to illustrate the power and necessity of active remembrance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOTAGstNn1Q3919https://my.truevi.com/watch/7WmnF5doQ1whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7WmnF5doQ1w/hqdefault.jpgJesus appears to disciples by the Sea of Galilee after they catch nothingThis devotional reflects on the Gospel of John chapter 21, where Jesus appears to his disciples after a night of unsuccessful fishing. It encourages listeners to consider their attitude when facing frustrating moments and how they respond to Jesus's instructions, even when they don't make immediate sense.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7WmnF5doQ1w834https://my.truevi.com/watch/5zvnhWEYJwYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5zvnhWEYJwY/hqdefault.jpgAttacks on the word of God throughout historyThis session examines the historical attacks on the word of God, from physical persecution in the early church and Reformation to philosophical and theological challenges in later centuries. It highlights how these attacks, often subtle, have impacted the church and its missionary endeavors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5zvnhWEYJwY3161https://my.truevi.com/watch/-Z7m6FGZR4chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Z7m6FGZR4c/hqdefault.jpgThe power of the Holy Spirit in ministryThis message emphasizes the essential role of the Holy Spirit in effective ministry, highlighting that true power comes not from human abilities or programs, but from God's anointing. It encourages believers to seek and rely on the Holy Spirit for transformation and to fearlessly proclaim God's truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Z7m6FGZR4c1493https://my.truevi.com/watch/_yaMAGXpmuchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_yaMAGXpmuc/hqdefault.jpgUnpacking Daniel's prophecy of the 70 sevensThis is the second of four parts unpacking Daniel's visions, dreams, and angel visits. The speaker warns that the content is dense, difficult, and full of history, prophecy, and symbolism. The message focuses on Daniel chapter 9, where an angel visits Daniel and tells him about future events, specifically the prophecy of the 70 sevens.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_yaMAGXpmuc2361https://my.truevi.com/watch/TPR6ZrzyIxAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TPR6ZrzyIxA/hqdefault.jpgGod's sovereign plan and the fulfillment motif in Luke-ActsThis lecture explores the overarching theme of God's sovereign, pre-ordained plan as the primary interpretive lens for understanding Luke-Acts. It highlights the "fulfillment motif" introduced in Luke 1:1 and traces its continuation through the book of Acts, demonstrating how events unfold according to divine necessity. The lecture also discusses salvation as a significant, yet secondary, theme within this larger framework of God's purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TPR6ZrzyIxA2257https://my.truevi.com/watch/l_21MXUuI64https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l_21MXUuI64/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the Trinity unlocks joy and communityThis conversation explores why understanding the Trinity is not just for theologians but is essential for a deeper relationship with God. It highlights how knowing God more intimately, including the complexities of the Trinity, leads to greater joy and emphasizes the communal nature of God as a model for Christian community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l_21MXUuI64666https://my.truevi.com/watch/DYXkyI6O6DYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DYXkyI6O6DY/hqdefault.jpgWhen your past is better than your presentThis sermon explores the Book of Job, specifically Job's lament about his past being brighter than his present. It delves into the pain of remembering better days and offers two practical suggestions for navigating such adversity: not going through struggles alone and listening more than speaking.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DYXkyI6O6DY1142https://my.truevi.com/watch/PreRoeBjvh8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PreRoeBjvh8/hqdefault.jpgLiving water: The story of the Samaritan womanThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, emphasizing the concept of "living water" and its transformative power. It highlights the woman's directness and Jesus's willingness to engage in a profound conversation that challenges societal norms and reveals God's expansive love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PreRoeBjvh84151https://my.truevi.com/watch/R9pmYq3pm7ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R9pmYq3pm7o/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig's strategy for his writing ministryWilliam Lane Craig outlines his strategy for his writing ministry, which involves publishing a scholarly book on a topic and then distilling the same material into a popular-level book for a lay audience. He explains how this approach allows him to get "double mileage" out of his work and make complex philosophical and theological concepts accessible to a wider readership.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R9pmYq3pm7o3473https://my.truevi.com/watch/KzxXSHOvhRMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KzxXSHOvhRM/hqdefault.jpgThe power of an invitationThis message explores the transformative power of an invitation, drawing insights from the story of Jesus and the woman at the well in John chapter 4. It emphasizes how an exciting and urgent invitation, reflecting God's heart, can lead to profound life changes and bring people into a relationship with Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KzxXSHOvhRM2120https://my.truevi.com/watch/hEL2Nl0hvjIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hEL2Nl0hvjI/hqdefault.jpgBecoming children of God: Understanding John 1:10-13This sermon explores John 1:10-13, focusing on what it means to become a child of God. It addresses the misconception of universalism and emphasizes the need for personal reception and belief in Jesus Christ to gain this right.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hEL2Nl0hvjI4129https://my.truevi.com/watch/VMZgWZ37jLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VMZgWZ37jLU/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 66: Counting your blessings instead of your complaintsThis episode explores Psalm 66, which encourages believers to focus on God's presence, power, grace, and help in their lives. It challenges the common tendency to grumble and complain, advocating for a conscious effort to recount God's blessings and share them with others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VMZgWZ37jLU331https://my.truevi.com/watch/UdS17IEAhichttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UdS17IEAhic/hqdefault.jpgThe significance of Jesus' resurrection for believersThis sermon emphasizes that Jesus' resurrection is not just a historical event but a foundational truth that impacts every aspect of Christian life. It highlights that unlike other religious figures, Jesus' tomb is empty, signifying hope and the defeat of death for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UdS17IEAhic3782https://my.truevi.com/watch/dIewrQbb29Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dIewrQbb29U/hqdefault.jpgThe holy kiss: An outward expression of inward affectionThis message explores the biblical concept of the "holy kiss" as an outward symbol of the deep, inward affection that believers are commanded to have for one another. It delves into the Greek terms "splanchna," "phileo," and "adelphos" to reveal the profound meaning behind this often-misunderstood expression of Christian love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dIewrQbb29U4288https://my.truevi.com/watch/wYC90YVYPC0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wYC90YVYPC0/hqdefault.jpgWhy God makes us wait: Producing endurance, perfecting the blessing, and preparing usThis sermon explores three reasons why God often makes us wait between a promise and its fulfillment: to produce endurance, to perfect the blessing, and to prepare us. Drawing on biblical examples like Abraham and Jeremiah, it encourages believers to use the waiting period to engage with God's Word and trust in His perfect timing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wYC90YVYPC01720https://my.truevi.com/watch/NrvP0KTvCy8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NrvP0KTvCy8/hqdefault.jpgThe sturdy rock of God's righteousnessThis sermon explores the concept of a "sturdy rock" in a spiritual sense, contrasting it with things we might mistakenly rely on. It emphasizes that God's righteousness, revealed through faith in Jesus Christ, is the only true and unwavering foundation for our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NrvP0KTvCy86385https://my.truevi.com/watch/qJVJKOU8t6ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qJVJKOU8t6g/hqdefault.jpgPaul's understanding of God's providence and its application for ChristiansThis discussion explores how Paul understood God's providence and how modern Christians can interpret it in their own lives. It highlights Paul's awareness of God's sovereign hands in all circumstances and how this perspective can guide believers in discerning and responding to situations wisely.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qJVJKOU8t6g303https://my.truevi.com/watch/SBDJ0G5ccSkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SBDJ0G5ccSk/hqdefault.jpgThe shoes of the gospel of peaceThis message explores the 'shoes of peace' from Ephesians 6:13-18, emphasizing that this piece of the armor of God is not about preaching but about the peace with God and the peace of God that believers experience. It delves into the meaning of peace, how the enemy attacks it, and how peace functions as a firm foundation for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SBDJ0G5ccSk2888https://my.truevi.com/watch/cn3O0AbtqPUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cn3O0AbtqPU/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit, Jesus, and the BibleThis sermon explores the interconnectedness of the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and the Bible, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit was sent to empower the apostles to authorize the New Testament. It argues that a true understanding of the Holy Spirit's work leads to a deep reverence for and engagement with God's written word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cn3O0AbtqPU2700https://my.truevi.com/watch/zdeK1zP3WBIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zdeK1zP3WBI/hqdefault.jpgConfessing sins and receiving God's forgivenessThis message explores 1 John 1:9, emphasizing that confessing sins to God involves acknowledging them by name with sincerity and repentance. It highlights God's faithful and just response to forgive and cleanse believers from all unrighteousness, offering a fresh start.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zdeK1zP3WBI6719https://my.truevi.com/watch/9L4rX7Oq1Ighttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9L4rX7Oq1Ig/hqdefault.jpgAn Ignatian prayer of examine for the past and coming weekThis prayer of examine invites reflection on God's presence in the past week, acknowledging moments of consolation and desolation. It encourages gratitude, repentance, and reconciliation, guiding participants to discern God's activity in their lives and anticipate His leading in the week ahead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9L4rX7Oq1Ig646https://my.truevi.com/watch/WBLWL_J7lGUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WBLWL_J7lGU/hqdefault.jpgEighth Sunday after Pentecost: Storing treasures in the belly of your brotherThis sermon for the eighth Sunday after Pentecost explores the biblical readings from Colossians and Luke, focusing on the parable of the rich fool. It challenges listeners to consider where they store their abundance and to be rich toward God and neighbor, rather than hoarding for themselves.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WBLWL_J7lGU3465https://my.truevi.com/watch/dr9WpsK7ockhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dr9WpsK7ock/hqdefault.jpgIt's a wonderful life: The movie as a backdrop for spiritual truthsThis message introduces a new series that uses the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" as a backdrop for exploring biblical principles and spiritual truths. The speaker shares his personal connection to the film and explains how it will serve as a reference point for the upcoming messages.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dr9WpsK7ock6426https://my.truevi.com/watch/a80be2f0bXohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a80be2f0bXo/hqdefault.jpgFirst things first: Beware the dangers of distractionThis sermon explores the biblical account of Martha and Mary, highlighting the importance of prioritizing spiritual focus over worldly distractions. It emphasizes that while many things demand our attention, only a few are truly necessary, with one being of utmost value in God's eyes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a80be2f0bXo5256https://my.truevi.com/watch/z2sVEaGAAJUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z2sVEaGAAJU/hqdefault.jpgThe cosmic conflict and the transformation of natureThis presentation explores the tension between God's love and the violence observed in nature, as depicted in William Blake's "The Lamb" and "The Tiger." It discusses how the natural world mirrors a larger cosmic conflict and anticipates a future transformation where creation will be liberated from decay.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z2sVEaGAAJU1620https://my.truevi.com/watch/qh9HbAdUE_4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qh9HbAdUE_4/hqdefault.jpgThe secret of resilience in Acts 18This sermon explores how the Apostle Paul, despite moments of frailty and discouragement, found resilience in Acts 18. It highlights five gifts from Jesus—people, provision, progress, presence, and promise—that enabled Paul to persevere and not lose heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qh9HbAdUE_42404https://my.truevi.com/watch/KS03wGVXdVwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KS03wGVXdVw/hqdefault.jpgThe lamb is worthy to open the scrollThis sermon explores Revelation chapter 5, focusing on the identity and worthiness of the Lamb to open the scroll with seven seals. It delves into the significance of the Lamb as the Lion of Judah and the Root of David, connecting this imagery to Old Testament prophecies and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KS03wGVXdVw2348https://my.truevi.com/watch/LOh_DS0VRxghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LOh_DS0VRxg/hqdefault.jpgLiving an attractive life that draws people to JesusThis message explores how living a life filled with the fruits of the Spirit can naturally attract others to Jesus. It emphasizes that an attractive lifestyle, characterized by love, joy, peace, and kindness, can be a powerful form of evangelism, drawing people to inquire about the hope within believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LOh_DS0VRxg4146https://my.truevi.com/watch/EZKfE1QfNtEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EZKfE1QfNtE/hqdefault.jpgThe Ascension of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit's workThis sermon explores the Ascension of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its significance in sending the Holy Spirit. It discusses how the Holy Spirit's presence transforms believers' lives, enabling them to do greater works and develop the fruit of the Spirit amidst internal and external struggles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EZKfE1QfNtE3049https://my.truevi.com/watch/HQ2lsY8Ob8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HQ2lsY8Ob8E/hqdefault.jpgLa unidad en el espírituEste mensaje introduce una nueva serie sobre la unidad en el Espíritu Santo, explorando su significado a través de las Escrituras. Se enfatiza la importancia de la unidad entre los creyentes y con Dios para el avance de la iglesia, a pesar de las diferencias individuales.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQ2lsY8Ob8E2958https://my.truevi.com/watch/hvYrbZBPlKYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hvYrbZBPlKY/hqdefault.jpgThe joy of heaven over one sinner who repentsThis sermon explores the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin from Luke 15:1-10, emphasizing the profound joy in heaven over one sinner who repents. It defines sin and repentance, contrasting worldly sorrow with godly sorrow, and highlights Jesus's compassion for sinners.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hvYrbZBPlKY2631https://my.truevi.com/watch/JRWKUkz2mNIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JRWKUkz2mNI/hqdefault.jpgMissionary daughters reflect on their childhood in Papua New GuineaKaren Smith and Johanna Monson, daughters of missionaries to the Gogodala people, share their experiences growing up in Papua New Guinea. They recount the challenges and joys of their childhood, from adapting to a new culture and limited resources to engaging in ministry and witnessing baptisms.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JRWKUkz2mNI554https://my.truevi.com/watch/xySDj0MYA24https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xySDj0MYA24/hqdefault.jpgWhen to leave a churchHershel York, dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses the difficult question of when a pastor should consider leaving a church. He emphasizes the goal of long-term ministry and outlines specific situations where leaving might be appropriate, such as loss of effectiveness or inability to reverse negative trends. He also cautions against leaving for personal comfort or financial gain, stressing that the decision should ultimately be for the glory of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xySDj0MYA24708https://my.truevi.com/watch/1by140qll40https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1by140qll40/hqdefault.jpgAn evangelist discusses sin and salvation with a man who identifies as gayAn evangelist engages in a street-level conversation with a man wearing a "Sorry Girls, I'm Gay" t-shirt. They discuss the nature of sin, the Ten Commandments, and the path to salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1by140qll40735https://my.truevi.com/watch/XcnwQzdwnHUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XcnwQzdwnHU/hqdefault.jpgDTS president's apology and student panel on cross-cultural interactionThe president of Dallas Theological Seminary issues an institutional apology for past prejudices and their impact on Christian reconciliation. Following this, a student panel discusses the experiences of minorities on campus and practical ways to foster respectful cross-cultural interaction among believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XcnwQzdwnHU1539https://my.truevi.com/watch/YXj1UiHrftchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YXj1UiHrftc/hqdefault.jpgLessons from the Apostle Paul's life and ministryThis message explores four key lessons from the Apostle Paul's life as presented in Romans 15:14-17. These lessons include genuine compassion, bold conviction, missional clarity, and humble contentment, offering insights for believers seeking joy and purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YXj1UiHrftc1861https://my.truevi.com/watch/cpNJutjuBdQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cpNJutjuBdQ/hqdefault.jpgHope for waiting souls from Psalm 130This sermon explores Psalm 130, identifying two clear themes: repentance and worship. It addresses the common experience of believers waiting on the Lord, navigating the tension between repentance and worship, and finding hope in God's forgiveness and His Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cpNJutjuBdQ1825https://my.truevi.com/watch/Bq51pjwSdtshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bq51pjwSdts/hqdefault.jpgWhen I am weak, he is strong: Overcoming pride and worldly desiresThis message explores the biblical concept of pride and its hindrance to a Christ-like life, drawing parallels to biblical figures like Saul, Adam and Eve, Samson, and King David. It delves into the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, emphasizing that worldly desires are temporary while God's love is eternal. The speaker shares personal struggles and encourages listeners to surrender their weaknesses to God's strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bq51pjwSdts4587https://my.truevi.com/watch/WL1Tr3cBDZ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WL1Tr3cBDZ4/hqdefault.jpgA Christian explains the Ten Commandments and God's mercy to a universalistA Christian engages in a conversation with a universalist, using the Ten Commandments to illustrate humanity's sinfulness before a holy God. The discussion emphasizes that good works cannot atone for sin and highlights God's provision of salvation through Jesus Christ as a free gift.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WL1Tr3cBDZ4490https://my.truevi.com/watch/P5eEwj186u8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P5eEwj186u8/hqdefault.jpgThe revelation of Jesus Christ: Grace, love, and the churchThis sermon explores the book of Revelation as an unveiling of Jesus Christ, emphasizing God's grace and love for believers. It encourages a deeper understanding of God's character and His ongoing work within the church, even amidst its imperfections.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P5eEwj186u82798https://my.truevi.com/watch/EwLhR2RjpwAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EwLhR2RjpwA/hqdefault.jpgConfidence in biblical parenting principlesThis presentation explores the challenges to having confidence in biblical parenting principles, particularly regarding corporal punishment. It addresses cultural objections and concerns about effectiveness, emphasizing that obedience to God's commands in parenting is an expression of faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EwLhR2RjpwA2929https://my.truevi.com/watch/HHoyfFogPaQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HHoyfFogPaQ/hqdefault.jpgThe one non-negotiable: Receiving God's word as it truly isDr. Michael Boyce emphasizes that the singular principle for navigating ministry's blessings and challenges is how one receives God's word. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2, he explains that believers must welcome, treasure, believe, and obey the Bible, not as the word of men, but as the authoritative word of God. This commitment is presented as the watershed issue for all other theological positions and the foundation for effective, enduring ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HHoyfFogPaQ1904https://my.truevi.com/watch/9K0bAlmwGPIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9K0bAlmwGPI/hqdefault.jpgCreative methods for open-air evangelismRay Comfort and Mark Spence discuss various creative techniques used to attract crowds for open-air preaching, including illusions, giving away money, and using props like a gorilla suit or a fake funeral. They emphasize the importance of creativity in evangelism to capture attention and share the gospel effectively.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9K0bAlmwGPI1667https://my.truevi.com/watch/dB9IlTII-Zchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dB9IlTII-Zc/hqdefault.jpgMinisters are to be faithful managersThis sermon explores the responsibilities of ministers as faithful servants and managers of God's mysteries, drawing from 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. It emphasizes that while the passage directly addresses ministers, its principles of diligence and faithfulness apply derivatively to all believers in their various callings. The speaker highlights the importance of hard work and dedication in serving Christ, contrasting it with laziness and self-serving attitudes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dB9IlTII-Zc1858https://my.truevi.com/watch/NO2-Ivux4YYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NO2-Ivux4YY/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding biblical repentance versus worldly sorrowThis segment clarifies the distinction between godly repentance, which leads to salvation, and worldly sorrow, which leads to death. It emphasizes that true repentance involves turning from sin towards God, unlike a mere regret of being caught.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NO2-Ivux4YY1667https://my.truevi.com/watch/aQmSm8hhYzshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aQmSm8hhYzs/hqdefault.jpgTres claves para encenderse por el SeñorEste programa presenta tres claves esenciales para avivar la fe y el compromiso con Dios. Se explora la importancia de creer en las promesas divinas, amar a Dios con un amor maduro que disipa el temor, y desarrollar compasión por los demás para compartir la fe.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aQmSm8hhYzs449https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z0hcVEVmNlchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z0hcVEVmNlc/hqdefault.jpgPrayer changes us, not just thingsPastor Jim reflects on Oswald Chambers' insights into prayer, emphasizing that its primary purpose is not to alter external circumstances but to transform our disposition and draw us closer to God. He highlights the New Testament's view of prayer as a means of knowing God himself, rather than simply a way to get things.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z0hcVEVmNlc610https://my.truevi.com/watch/jDxuHS4cM54https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jDxuHS4cM54/hqdefault.jpgThe joy of God over one sinner who repentsThis sermon explores the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin from Luke 15, highlighting God's initiating love and diligent search for lost sinners. It emphasizes that the proper response to repentance is rejoicing, not only for individuals but also in heaven and for God himself.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDxuHS4cM544454https://my.truevi.com/watch/F_8SfmF6iIIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F_8SfmF6iII/hqdefault.jpgPerimeter School Veterans Day programThis video captures the Perimeter School Veterans Day program, featuring a color guard presentation, the singing of the national anthem, and student essays and posters honoring veterans. The event includes a prayer of thanksgiving for veterans and a special welcome to them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_8SfmF6iII6723https://my.truevi.com/watch/R8PHKu3bZiYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R8PHKu3bZiY/hqdefault.jpgEmbracing your story in God's grand narrativeDr. Gail Seidel discusses the StoryCorps project as a secular example of humanity's innate desire to be known and valued, connecting this to the biblical truth that each person's story is valuable because they are created in God's image. She emphasizes that individual stories fit into God's larger story of salvation history, offering purpose and meaning. Seidel encourages listeners to embrace their unique stories, even the difficult parts, as God uses them to conform individuals to His image and showcase His glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R8PHKu3bZiY1733https://my.truevi.com/watch/oeeHah6a1RAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oeeHah6a1RA/hqdefault.jpgAnchoring into Jesus and his churchThis sermon emphasizes the importance of continually anchoring into Jesus and his church to avoid spiritual drifting. It uses the analogy of a fishing trip where the boat drifted because the anchor didn't lock in, relating it to the need for believers to re-anchor into God's purposes and community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeeHah6a1RA3412https://my.truevi.com/watch/hKt6pL638-khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hKt6pL638-k/hqdefault.jpgThe theological mainspring behind the modern missionary movementThis message introduces Andrew Fuller as the theological mainspring behind the modern missionary movement. It highlights his influence on William Carey and the globalization of the gospel, emphasizing how Fuller's arguments for missions at home extended to taking the gospel abroad.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hKt6pL638-k3727https://my.truevi.com/watch/1uevMtdJcWohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1uevMtdJcWo/hqdefault.jpgPastor Jim Thomas reads John Piper on casting anxieties on GodPastor Jim Thomas shares a daily devotional from John Piper's "A Godward Life," focusing on a personal anecdote about a lost MasterCard. Piper reflects on how God is always at work, even before we are aware of our problems, and encourages listeners to cast their anxieties on Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1uevMtdJcWo697https://my.truevi.com/watch/sTfYu3IATRAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sTfYu3IATRA/hqdefault.jpgDon't miss what's invaluable in ministryCharles Swindoll shares five invaluable lessons for ministry that are not found in textbooks or classrooms. He uses the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how to confront the giants of unrealistic expectations, the need for approval, perfectionism, public image, and selfishness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sTfYu3IATRA3077https://my.truevi.com/watch/2y58RsEjWs0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2y58RsEjWs0/hqdefault.jpgJesus accepts the help of his own creationThis message explores the humility of Jesus as he accepts help from humanity while carrying the cross. It highlights how Jesus, being God, allowed himself to be aided by his creation, modeling a profound form of humility for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2y58RsEjWs03658https://my.truevi.com/watch/iNpTwdxTu6whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iNpTwdxTu6w/hqdefault.jpgAssessing the historicity of Adam and Eve within Genesis 1-11This discussion explores the challenges of interpreting the historicity of Adam and Eve, particularly in light of scientific findings and the broader context of Genesis 1-11. It considers various interpretive options for understanding these early biblical narratives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iNpTwdxTu6w1187https://my.truevi.com/watch/fvkRbauasPAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fvkRbauasPA/hqdefault.jpgKen Ham and Answers in Genesis face media scrutinyTodd Friel discusses recent controversies surrounding Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis, including their use of the rainbow symbol on the Ark Encounter, Ham's comments on aliens and NASA, and a tax issue. Friel defends Ham's integrity and the ministry's commitment to biblical truth amidst public criticism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fvkRbauasPA680https://my.truevi.com/watch/lJvdErcjC60https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lJvdErcjC60/hqdefault.jpgFaith without deeds is deadThis message explores the core theme of the book of James, emphasizing that authentic faith is not merely intellectual assent but is demonstrated through actions. It highlights two key deeds for believers: baptism and caring for widows and orphans, illustrating how salvation activates good works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lJvdErcjC60954https://my.truevi.com/watch/M8nOWb6-1Eohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M8nOWb6-1Eo/hqdefault.jpgA former militant atheist's journey to ChristianityA former militant atheist recounts his intellectual and emotional journey from arguing against Christians to embracing the gospel. He describes how atheism initially served as a coping mechanism for childhood trauma, rationalizing sin and suffering. His conversion was not immediate but a gradual process, marked by a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit during a gospel presentation and a subsequent year of spiritual conviction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M8nOWb6-1Eo402https://my.truevi.com/watch/cMA575DE29ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cMA575DE29g/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit, the church's beginning, and the scattering of believersThis message explores the foundational events in the book of Acts, focusing on the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the establishment of the early church, and the subsequent scattering of believers due to persecution. It highlights how these events fulfilled Jesus' commission to spread the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cMA575DE29g2353https://my.truevi.com/watch/onyb3Ojlavchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/onyb3Ojlavc/hqdefault.jpgA.W. Tozer on the soul's paradox of love and pursuing GodPastor Jim Thomas shares an excerpt from A.W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of God," which begins by reflecting on Psalm 24. Tozer describes the Christian's desire to know God more deeply, even after finding Him, as the "soul's paradox of love."https://www.youtube.com/embed/onyb3Ojlavc684https://my.truevi.com/watch/CzVCYjRuBDQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CzVCYjRuBDQ/hqdefault.jpgLiving Waters discusses Penn Jillette's request to blur his appearance in 'The Fool'Living Waters hosts a live hangout to discuss Penn Jillette's request to blur his face in their film 'The Fool'. They recount their cordial interactions with Jillette, his manager's legal threat regarding the footage, and their decision to respect his wishes despite the footage being public domain. The hosts express their desire to re-release the film with Jillette's unblurred appearance if he changes his mind.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CzVCYjRuBDQ1008https://my.truevi.com/watch/KUF9mR6I_BAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KUF9mR6I_BA/hqdefault.jpgResponding to a Christian leader's fall into sinThis discussion explores how Christians should respond when a respected leader or pastor falls into sin. It emphasizes sorrow and lamentation, cautions against speculation and capitalizing on another's fall, and highlights the importance of not overlooking the church or victims.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KUF9mR6I_BA412https://my.truevi.com/watch/z5A5WcsKmzUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5A5WcsKmzU/hqdefault.jpgJesus' authority over the SabbathThis sermon explores Jesus' authority over the Sabbath, examining two stories from Mark chapters 2 and 3. The speaker explains how the Pharisees distorted both the letter and the spirit of the Sabbath law, contrasting their man-made rules with Jesus' true intent for the Sabbath as a gift for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5A5WcsKmzU4356https://my.truevi.com/watch/IGCaSVFY5Mchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IGCaSVFY5Mc/hqdefault.jpgThe shaking continues: God's judgment and the unshakable kingdomThis message explores the ongoing shaking in the world, connecting current events to biblical prophecies of God's judgment. It emphasizes that only what is built on the teachings of Jesus and the unshakable kingdom of God will remain steadfast amidst global instability.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IGCaSVFY5Mc2929https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nz5GTX3FBK0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nz5GTX3FBK0/hqdefault.jpgJay Warner Wallace discusses his graphic novel, Case Files: Murder and MeaningJay Warner Wallace joins the podcast to discuss his new graphic novel, co-written with his son Jimmy. This full-color graphic novel combines action and intrigue with thought-provoking questions about life's meaning and purpose, drawing from real-life law enforcement experience to explore the foundations of human value.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nz5GTX3FBK02841https://my.truevi.com/watch/50618Qx7jVUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/50618Qx7jVU/hqdefault.jpgZechariah's vision of the flying scroll and God's curseThis sermon explores Zechariah's sixth vision, a flying scroll representing God's moral standard and judgment over the whole earth. It discusses how this vision, though seemingly negative, offers a message of hope for those who have experienced injustice, as God will ultimately judge those who break His law.https://www.youtube.com/embed/50618Qx7jVU2235https://my.truevi.com/watch/a1q_pX_an3Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a1q_pX_an3E/hqdefault.jpgThe real sin of Sodom: Pride, fullness of bread, and idlenessThis message begins a series on the politics of sodomy by examining Ezekiel 16:49-50. It argues that the root sins of Sodom, as described by Ezekiel, were pride, an abundance of resources, and idleness, which led to the neglect of the poor and other abominations. The speaker emphasizes that understanding these foundational issues is crucial for addressing contemporary societal problems.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a1q_pX_an3E2576https://my.truevi.com/watch/4BK6xAP6Gd8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4BK6xAP6Gd8/hqdefault.jpgThe freely given and fully paid for banquet of GodThis sermon explores Luke 15, focusing on the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son, to reveal God's central activity in the world: finding lost things. It emphasizes that God's invitation to His banquet is a free gift, yet it comes at a great cost, paid by God Himself through redemptive suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4BK6xAP6Gd81709https://my.truevi.com/watch/xDJLDvWFX_Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xDJLDvWFX_Y/hqdefault.jpgGod's scandalous love for a lost and undone worldThis sermon explores the depth of God's love, demonstrating how it is poured out for the weak, ungodly, sinners, and enemies. It emphasizes that God's love is not measured by feelings or circumstances, but by the objective demonstration of Christ's death for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xDJLDvWFX_Y4906https://my.truevi.com/watch/a52rqWXwbDchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a52rqWXwbDc/hqdefault.jpgA conversation about sin, judgment, and forgivenessThis video captures a street evangelism encounter where the evangelist discusses the Ten Commandments and their implications for sin and judgment. The conversation explores the concept of moral and legal obligations, the seriousness of sin, and the good news of God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a52rqWXwbDc588https://my.truevi.com/watch/EYLFWNEmFIEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EYLFWNEmFIE/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit's role in the believer's lifePastor Greg Laurie explains the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a believer, drawing from John 14. He discusses how the Holy Spirit seals, teaches, helps in prayer and obedience, and empowers for service. This message offers foundational insight into the Holy Spirit's work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EYLFWNEmFIE1824https://my.truevi.com/watch/S_1aa4BY1Vkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S_1aa4BY1Vk/hqdefault.jpgCovenant Theological Seminary virtual preview dayThis video offers a virtual preview day at Covenant Theological Seminary, showcasing campus tours, key personnel, and academic programs. It highlights the seminary's commitment to deep biblical and theological study, winsome engagement with contemporary issues, and the development of servant leaders for the church's mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S_1aa4BY1Vk3216https://my.truevi.com/watch/cdYFiKRSL1shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cdYFiKRSL1s/hqdefault.jpgChristian parents navigating public school educationThis discussion addresses the challenges Christian parents face with public school curricula, exemplified by a first-grade video deemed inappropriate. It explores options like increased parental oversight, private schooling, and homeschooling, emphasizing the sacrifices involved in prioritizing a child's worldview and education.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdYFiKRSL1s497https://my.truevi.com/watch/Zy2AQlK6C5khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zy2AQlK6C5k/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical story of heaven and earth overlappingThis video explores the biblical concept of heaven and earth as God's space and human space, respectively. It traces how these spaces, initially united in the Garden of Eden, became separated and how God is working to bring them back together through temples, sacrifices, and ultimately, Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zy2AQlK6C5k403https://my.truevi.com/watch/y7QymSt8L3whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y7QymSt8L3w/hqdefault.jpgJudas' betrayal and the possibility of starting overThis meditation for Holy Week explores the motivations and actions of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus for thirty silver coins. It considers the complexities of his character and the potential for redemption, even after profound failure. The message encourages listeners to recognize their own betrayals and embrace the opportunity for forgiveness and a new beginning.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y7QymSt8L3w695https://my.truevi.com/watch/VD2yGb-ufckhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VD2yGb-ufck/hqdefault.jpgA faith that walksThis sermon explores the concept of faith as an active commitment, not just intellectual agreement. Drawing on the example of Enoch, it emphasizes that pleasing God involves a continuous walk with Him, even when the path is unclear.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VD2yGb-ufck2118https://my.truevi.com/watch/ojyt_8S1mtchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ojyt_8S1mtc/hqdefault.jpgFour Christmas gifts to transfer faith to childrenThis message outlines four Christmas gifts that parents can give their children to help transfer faith to the next generation. These gifts are free but require personal investment, aiming to impact not only the children's lives but also the family's future. The speaker emphasizes the importance of intentionality in passing on spiritual values.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ojyt_8S1mtc2235https://my.truevi.com/watch/VxoHpoDphw0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VxoHpoDphw0/hqdefault.jpgExperiencing the comfort of God in difficult timesKaren Twinam shares insights on finding God's comfort, drawing from 2 Corinthians 1:3-9. She discusses how personal suffering can lead to a deeper reliance on God and enable believers to extend comfort to others. The message emphasizes spending time with God and focusing on Jesus amidst challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VxoHpoDphw0414https://my.truevi.com/watch/eEmRL0RqtEQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eEmRL0RqtEQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's glory is humanity fully aliveThis discussion explores the concept of being fully human as a reflection of God's glory, challenging the idea of denying one's humanity in Christian life. It emphasizes that becoming more like Jesus means becoming more fully human, not less, and that the abundant life in Christ extends to all aspects of existence, not just "spiritual" activities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eEmRL0RqtEQ857https://my.truevi.com/watch/L7DK02JBhc8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L7DK02JBhc8/hqdefault.jpgJesus' teaching on heart-deep righteousness from Matthew 5:21-48This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on a deeper righteousness, as presented in Matthew 5:21-48. The message focuses on six examples provided by Jesus, illustrating what this heart-deep righteousness looks like in practice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/L7DK02JBhc86465https://my.truevi.com/watch/A_E32Iv2jNohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A_E32Iv2jNo/hqdefault.jpgJesus helps his friends overcome fear, hopelessness, and discouragementThis sermon explores how Jesus helped his closest friends overcome fear, hopelessness, and discouragement after his crucifixion and resurrection. It draws parallels to contemporary challenges, encouraging believers to reject these "imposters" and embrace a living hope found in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A_E32Iv2jNo3004https://my.truevi.com/watch/Sy1uX7Cs_LMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sy1uX7Cs_LM/hqdefault.jpgGood Friday: The righteousness of God through Jesus' sacrificeThis Good Friday message reflects on the profound meaning of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, emphasizing that through His death, believers receive the righteousness of God. It highlights that Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for humanity, allowing those who believe in Him to be seen as perfect in God's eyes. The message encourages personal reflection on sin and the acceptance of God's costly grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sy1uX7Cs_LM2646https://my.truevi.com/watch/ryxXyW_1qg4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryxXyW_1qg4/hqdefault.jpgSpiritual maturity prioritizes love over giftsThis sermon explores 1 Corinthians 12-13, emphasizing that spiritual maturity is measured not by gifts, but by love. It highlights that love is eternal, unlike spiritual gifts which will pass away, and that true love is demonstrated through patience, kindness, and selflessness, mirroring Christ's example.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryxXyW_1qg42100https://my.truevi.com/watch/_i_jSlc1Hekhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_i_jSlc1Hek/hqdefault.jpgAcademic ministry: Training for faithful preaching and teachingThis panel discussion explores the concept of academic ministry, emphasizing rigorous study of the Bible and theology to equip individuals for various ministry contexts. Faculty members discuss how advanced degrees like the THM and PhD enhance preaching, teaching, and the ability to refute theological error, ultimately contributing to the church and training future generations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_i_jSlc1Hek3851https://my.truevi.com/watch/WelnvvZcjk0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WelnvvZcjk0/hqdefault.jpgTodd Friel reflects on speaking truth in loveTodd Friel discusses an instance where he believes he failed to speak truth in a loving way, specifically regarding his critique of a Babylon Bee video. He emphasizes the importance of balancing theological defense with love, referencing 1 Corinthians 13.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WelnvvZcjk0715https://my.truevi.com/watch/NT_lGQNPMxMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NT_lGQNPMxM/hqdefault.jpgCharles Spurgeon's arguments for infant salvationThis segment explores Charles Spurgeon's sermon on infant salvation, detailing his seven arguments for why babies who die go to heaven. Spurgeon's case is grounded in the nature of God, scriptural examples, and the vast number of saved souls.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NT_lGQNPMxM669https://my.truevi.com/watch/CT8R72zqGewhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CT8R72zqGew/hqdefault.jpgEncountering the Father daily through scripture and prayerThis message explores the third 'DNA statement' of Christ Community Church: 'We encounter the Father daily.' It emphasizes that this encounter happens specifically as God speaks through the Bible and as we commune with Him through prayer. The speaker encourages listeners to cultivate a deep engagement with scripture and to pray bold, kingdom-focused prayers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CT8R72zqGew2176https://my.truevi.com/watch/rSiDRivsX3Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rSiDRivsX3U/hqdefault.jpgA prayer of examen: Recognizing God's presence in your weekThis prayer of examen guides listeners through a reflective practice to acknowledge God's presence in their past week. It encourages recalling moments of consolation and desolation, offering offenses to Jesus, and anticipating God's guidance for the week ahead. The practice aims to cultivate gratitude and awareness of God's continuous presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rSiDRivsX3U615https://my.truevi.com/watch/bkcQaJgOOo4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bkcQaJgOOo4/hqdefault.jpgPastors supporting pastors: The Cleo CollectiveBill Hendricks interviews Andy McQuitty, Pastor Emeritus of Irving Bible Church and founder of the Cleo Collective. They discuss the unique challenges of pastoral ministry, the importance of peer support for pastors, and the Cleo Collective's mission to provide ongoing encouragement and learning for ministry leaders.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bkcQaJgOOo42952https://my.truevi.com/watch/F_OAmGER_8Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F_OAmGER_8M/hqdefault.jpgJacob's death and burial: Honoring elders and the hope of the gatheredThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jacob's death and burial, highlighting the importance of honoring elders as demonstrated by Joseph and the Egyptians. It delves into the concept of being "gathered to his people," explaining it as the soul's resting place before Christ and the ultimate hope found in Christ's victory over death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_OAmGER_8M2485https://my.truevi.com/watch/IJDKduHW0XUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IJDKduHW0XU/hqdefault.jpgWhy Christians should engage with the legislative branchThis episode explores the theological principles of loving one's neighbor and stewardship as motivations for Christian engagement in politics, particularly with the legislative branch. It discusses how congressional decisions impact daily life and offers insights into advocating for biblical values in public policy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IJDKduHW0XU1863https://my.truevi.com/watch/cBVMU-8WZhkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cBVMU-8WZhk/hqdefault.jpgJesus heals the whole personThis message explores how Jesus's approach to healing encompasses the entire person—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and physically. It contrasts this holistic view with modern medicine's specialized approach and highlights the impact of social isolation and community on overall well-being.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cBVMU-8WZhk2268https://my.truevi.com/watch/rN_upeZyzyAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rN_upeZyzyA/hqdefault.jpgThe grace of answered prayerThis message explores Psalm 116 as a testimony of praise for God's deliverance from trouble. It discusses how to interpret historical events as answered prayer and the importance of giving thanks to God for His specific interventions in our lives. The speaker shares personal family stories to illustrate God's faithfulness in answering specific prayers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rN_upeZyzyA2296https://my.truevi.com/watch/hQJORlOAKzghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hQJORlOAKzg/hqdefault.jpgDealing with ambition in ministryThis discussion explores the nature of ambition, distinguishing between sinful ambition focused on personal gain and holy ambition aimed at maximizing gifts for Christ's glory. It emphasizes trusting God's sovereignty in ministry opportunities, even when doors close, and faithfully serving where planted.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hQJORlOAKzg635https://my.truevi.com/watch/vbBpOxZdrYIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vbBpOxZdrYI/hqdefault.jpgJesus chose deeply flawed people to be his disciplesThis devotional reflects on Jesus's choice of 12 disciples, noting that he selected imperfect individuals from diverse backgrounds. It encourages listeners to consider their own place within God's calling, recognizing that Jesus chooses all, including the flawed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vbBpOxZdrYI900https://my.truevi.com/watch/_MqfUeGRPwwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_MqfUeGRPww/hqdefault.jpgCuando el cielo se abre: Un mensaje sobre el bautismo y la obedienciaEste mensaje explora el significado del bautismo como un acto de obediencia a Dios, destacando cómo la obediencia de Jesús al ser bautizado abrió los cielos. Se invita a la congregación a considerar el bautismo como un paso de fe que activa bendiciones espirituales y afirma el amor del Padre.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_MqfUeGRPww2472https://my.truevi.com/watch/ebA5uahN0u8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ebA5uahN0u8/hqdefault.jpgJesus heals a boy with an evil spiritCarl and Grace explore a story from Jesus's ministry where a father seeks help for his son. Jesus demonstrates his power by rebuking an evil spirit, leading to the boy's healing. The story highlights God's ultimate power over evil.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ebA5uahN0u8444https://my.truevi.com/watch/_IvLvkJ7PvQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_IvLvkJ7PvQ/hqdefault.jpgHow to have friendship with GodPastor Greg Laurie explores the concept of friendship with God, drawing parallels between Moses' unique relationship with the Lord and the New Covenant access believers have through Jesus. He discusses how to approach God with confidence, seeking divine direction and confirmation, and ultimately desiring to see His glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_IvLvkJ7PvQ1761https://my.truevi.com/watch/9iW-vnfzUowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9iW-vnfzUow/hqdefault.jpgJesus's patient reply to a selfish, ill-timed questionThis devotional reflects on a passage from Matthew chapter 20 where the mother of Zebedee's sons asks Jesus for a favor. Despite the ill-timed nature of her request, Jesus responds with kindness and patience. The reflection encourages listeners to consider the questions they bring to the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9iW-vnfzUow751https://my.truevi.com/watch/x-wmEuuSp8Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/x-wmEuuSp8M/hqdefault.jpgFaith and fasting for mountain-moving miraclesThis sermon explores the biblical concept of mountain-moving faith, drawing from Matthew, Mark, and Luke's Gospels. It emphasizes that while human ability and normal spirituality can achieve some results, certain obstacles require a deeper level of faith attained through prayer and fasting. The message highlights how fasting and prayer can lead to supernatural faith, enabling believers to experience miracles and overcome seemingly impossible situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-wmEuuSp8M1885https://my.truevi.com/watch/ELRGmWTBkIghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ELRGmWTBkIg/hqdefault.jpgGod's answer to an unsatisfactory lifeDr. Mark Bailey introduces the book of Haggai, setting the historical context of the prophet's message to the post-exilic community. He explains how misplaced priorities led to an unsatisfactory life for the Israelites and outlines God's call for obedience, worship, and service as the solution.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ELRGmWTBkIg2564https://my.truevi.com/watch/RpzCGfLChMAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RpzCGfLChMA/hqdefault.jpgThe role of children and parenting in a familyPastor Brad Stall discusses the biblical roles of children and parents within a family, drawing from Ephesians 6:1-4. He emphasizes the importance of children honoring their parents and parents nurturing their children through intentional instruction and correction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RpzCGfLChMA2232https://my.truevi.com/watch/UPpjAb5eRawhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UPpjAb5eRaw/hqdefault.jpgThe first miracle of Jesus at the wedding in CanaThis sermon examines Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, as recorded in John 2. It highlights Jesus' approachable nature, his divine power, and the significance of his presence and actions at the wedding.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UPpjAb5eRaw2974https://my.truevi.com/watch/cDsYubVMDuIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cDsYubVMDuI/hqdefault.jpgNapo people receive God's Word in their own languageWycliffe Bible Translators and local Napo people collaborate to translate the Bible into the Napo language. This project aims to bring God's Word to a community struggling with social issues, offering them a chance to understand and connect with God in a deeply personal way.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cDsYubVMDuI476https://my.truevi.com/watch/zbPy-bgyLYohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zbPy-bgyLYo/hqdefault.jpgGod's strength is made perfect in weaknessThis message explores how God's word presents a different perspective on weakness than our natural repulsion to it. It reveals that difficulties, challenges, and even what the devil throws at us can be leveraged into great strength when viewed through a heavenly mindset. The speaker emphasizes that weakness is the only condition through which God's grace moves, strength flows, and power is revealed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zbPy-bgyLYo3618https://my.truevi.com/watch/DfsApDmW58whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DfsApDmW58w/hqdefault.jpgThe parental shock statement in Hebrews 6This message explores the concept of a "parental shock statement" as a rhetorical device used to stir an audience to fresh awareness and renewed action. The speaker uses examples from parenting and then applies this understanding to the challenging passage of Hebrews 6:4-6, suggesting it is a divine parental shock statement designed to help, not harm, believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DfsApDmW58w3922https://my.truevi.com/watch/c7a4yScYISQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c7a4yScYISQ/hqdefault.jpgThe parable of spiritual growthThis message, based on Matthew 13, explores the parable of the sower, which the speaker renames the parable of spiritual growth. It examines why some individuals grow spiritually while others do not, emphasizing that the choice of how one receives and responds to God's word determines their spiritual progress. The speaker highlights the importance of understanding and applying Jesus' teachings to cultivate a fruitful spiritual life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7a4yScYISQ3016https://my.truevi.com/watch/VAeNtT4WVIMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VAeNtT4WVIM/hqdefault.jpgA woman's courage to obey God's leadingThis episode features a woman's personal account of battling fear, weariness, and doubt while following God's call. It also shares the story of another woman who, despite her own struggles, courageously intervened in a stranger's life, demonstrating how ordinary women can respond in faith to God's leading.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VAeNtT4WVIM1721https://my.truevi.com/watch/g_31jWUf_5Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/g_31jWUf_5U/hqdefault.jpgThe church's role in politics and national revivalThis message explores the Christian's responsibility to engage with politics, emphasizing that the church should influence the state, not the other way around. It highlights the importance of voting based on biblical worldview and calls for a spiritual awakening in the nation, starting with individual repentance and a return to foundational Christian practices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/g_31jWUf_5U1651https://my.truevi.com/watch/SFQ0WAoRamUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SFQ0WAoRamU/hqdefault.jpgHow to quiet your soul like a weaned childNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that a quiet heart requires a conscious choice to quiet your own soul. She illustrates this concept using Psalm 131 and the imagery of a weaned child, who, unlike an unweaned child, is content and trusts the mother's provision. This internal peace is possible even amidst external turmoil, as demonstrated by the example of Job's initial response to suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SFQ0WAoRamU1529https://my.truevi.com/watch/yQaOM1waodshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yQaOM1waods/hqdefault.jpgThe Prince of Peace: Finding peace during Christmas timeThis Christmas service explores the concept of peace, drawing from Isaiah's prophecy of the Prince of Peace. It delves into the meaning of 'Shalom' and how this peace, found in Jesus, transcends worldly chaos and is available in life and death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yQaOM1waods4320https://my.truevi.com/watch/MBZ5tW2Jmiwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MBZ5tW2Jmiw/hqdefault.jpgGod means what he says: The consequences of unconfessed sinThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jericho and Ai, highlighting the principle that unconfessed sin in the community can hinder God's people from standing victoriously against their enemies. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing personal and collective sin to experience God's power and blessing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MBZ5tW2Jmiw3901https://my.truevi.com/watch/iRADNIzBPuAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iRADNIzBPuA/hqdefault.jpgGrace for dealing with peopleThis message explores the concept of grace as the power of God enabling believers to carry out His errands, particularly in the challenging context of human relationships. It defines grace as God's labor on man's behalf, made available through the cross, and emphasizes its role in overcoming sin and fostering love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRADNIzBPuA5213https://my.truevi.com/watch/nUbO70Q7tXMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nUbO70Q7tXM/hqdefault.jpgWhy God allowed an evil spirit to torment King SaulThis video explains why God permitted an evil spirit to torment King Saul, as described in 1 Samuel 16:14. It details how this was a consequence of Saul's disobedience and served to bring David into Saul's service. The video also addresses whether God sends evil spirits to torment people today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nUbO70Q7tXM335https://my.truevi.com/watch/9q06mUdU0yQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9q06mUdU0yQ/hqdefault.jpgReplacing human suffering with human flourishingThis message explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 25 about separating the sheep from the goats, emphasizing that our actions toward "the least of these" reflect our faith and love for God. It challenges believers to actively engage in replacing human suffering with human flourishing as a matter of faith and family.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9q06mUdU0yQ4269https://my.truevi.com/watch/HttVS7_MlfMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HttVS7_MlfM/hqdefault.jpgRacial reconciliation is important for children, ministry, and honoring GodVictor Chayasirisobhon shares his personal experience with racism and explains why racial reconciliation is crucial. He emphasizes its importance for the next generation, for enhancing ministry, and as a way to honor God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HttVS7_MlfM309https://my.truevi.com/watch/b_8dIpbP8M0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b_8dIpbP8M0/hqdefault.jpgDavid's faith in God during betrayal and adversityThis devotional reflects on Psalm 3, where David cries out to God amidst the betrayal of his son Absalom and a violent revolution. It explores David's declaration of faith that God will rescue and deliver him, even when facing overwhelming challenges. The message encourages listeners to ask God to increase their own faith for rescue and deliverance in their personal adversities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b_8dIpbP8M0757https://my.truevi.com/watch/owKdwLG2SZMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/owKdwLG2SZM/hqdefault.jpgThe Antichrist's deception and rise to powerThis message describes the Antichrist's initial appearance as a charismatic leader who brings global peace and economic stability. However, this peace is a deception, as he will eventually reveal his true, evil intentions, desecrating the rebuilt Jewish temple and demanding worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/owKdwLG2SZM687https://my.truevi.com/watch/gQ5SYbZaBW0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gQ5SYbZaBW0/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah 35: Hope in a time of crisisErin Davis shares from Isaiah 35, offering encouragement and hope during a time of medical and economic crisis. She highlights God's promise of strength for the weak and anxious, and a future free from suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gQ5SYbZaBW02496https://my.truevi.com/watch/v_Tc_K8Ve_Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/v_Tc_K8Ve_Q/hqdefault.jpgThe joy of worship: Recognizing God's grace, family, and justiceThis sermon explores the joy of worship, drawing parallels between ancient Israelite pilgrimages to Jerusalem and contemporary church attendance. It highlights three key aspects that make worship joyful: recognizing God's grace, experiencing Christian community as a family, and praying for God's justice and peace in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/v_Tc_K8Ve_Q1443https://my.truevi.com/watch/sQ2KPBDwiBkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sQ2KPBDwiBk/hqdefault.jpgA sanctified view of suffering in Romans 8:18-23This sermon explores Romans 8:18-23, emphasizing the Christian perspective on suffering. It addresses how suffering, introduced by sin, is a work of sanctification and not a sign of God's absence or lack of love. The message highlights God's ultimate plan to end suffering and restore creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sQ2KPBDwiBk6118https://my.truevi.com/watch/w7aK-GBiM-Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/w7aK-GBiM-Q/hqdefault.jpgThe call to faithfulnessThis sermon explores the call to faithfulness, drawing from Luke 18 and the story of the rich young ruler. It identifies three obstacles to faithfulness: thinking too much of oneself, thinking too much of the world, and not thinking enough of the Kingdom of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/w7aK-GBiM-Q2611https://my.truevi.com/watch/lBTUV-G2QCAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lBTUV-G2QCA/hqdefault.jpgThe church's mission: Proclaiming and protecting the gospel messageThis message emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim and protect the biblical gospel. It highlights three glorious gospel realities from Paul's spiritual autobiography in Philippians 3: renouncing all achievements as rubbish for Christ, relying solely on Christ for righteousness, and relying on the power of his resurrection to become increasingly like him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lBTUV-G2QCA2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/KFWv3ZXiF1chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KFWv3ZXiF1c/hqdefault.jpgNehemiah 8:13-18: The people's obedient response to God's WordThis lecture examines Nehemiah 8:13-18, focusing on the second day of the seventh month when the leaders and people discovered and applied God's law concerning the Feast of Tabernacles. It highlights the immediate and comprehensive obedience of the post-exilic Israelites, drawing parallels to earlier periods of Israel's history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KFWv3ZXiF1c4223https://my.truevi.com/watch/YqnkWUPe6ykhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YqnkWUPe6yk/hqdefault.jpgAbundant life with Christ: Honoring the surpassing worth of othersThis sermon explores what it means to live an abundant life with Christ by honoring the surpassing worth of every person. Drawing on the story of Mary anointing Jesus's feet, the message emphasizes showing tenderness and care to others, even in the face of grief and uncertainty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YqnkWUPe6yk4696https://my.truevi.com/watch/l4jbYAsnaGohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l4jbYAsnaGo/hqdefault.jpgThe Dead Sea Scrolls and the reliability of biblical manuscriptsThis episode explores the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish literature, and their significance for understanding the reliability and preservation of Old Testament manuscripts. It also addresses common questions about books often associated with the Bible, such as Enoch, and how they relate to the established biblical canon.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l4jbYAsnaGo2645https://my.truevi.com/watch/nUO9osuM1QEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nUO9osuM1QE/hqdefault.jpgFinishing the odyssey of discipleshipThis sermon explores the cost of discipleship and how believers can finish their spiritual journey. Drawing from 1 Peter, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being clear-minded for prayer and serving others within the body of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nUO9osuM1QE4339https://my.truevi.com/watch/jG0l2QsmkmAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jG0l2QsmkmA/hqdefault.jpgPastoral roundtable: Church disunity and COVID-19Three pastors discuss the causes of disunity in churches related to COVID-19, including spiritual warfare, differing personal opinions, and the influence of social media. They also share the damage they have observed in churches and offer insights on how to reestablish unity and what positive outcomes have emerged.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jG0l2QsmkmA1806https://my.truevi.com/watch/rPjxElwm0awhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rPjxElwm0aw/hqdefault.jpgThe grateful heartThis message explores the meaning of a grateful heart and a grateful Christian. It emphasizes that God provides endless opportunities for gratitude, even amidst difficulties, and that gratitude brings blessings and opens doors to God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rPjxElwm0aw2635https://my.truevi.com/watch/4dQ8bySGEJwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4dQ8bySGEJw/hqdefault.jpgSharing the gospel online during a stormThis video encourages viewers to become online missionaries by sharing gospel videos from the privacy of their homes. It emphasizes that in a world experiencing a storm, there's an opportunity to flood the earth with the gospel, reaching millions who have not yet heard a clear presentation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4dQ8bySGEJw782https://my.truevi.com/watch/iOavs1IYva4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iOavs1IYva4/hqdefault.jpgA man's journey through multiple abortions to redemptionA man recounts his involvement in four abortions, including two he directly caused and two he facilitated. He shares his struggle with the pain and anger that followed, and his eventual surrender to God's love and redemption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iOavs1IYva4828https://my.truevi.com/watch/9ZCKZL3KY7Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9ZCKZL3KY7U/hqdefault.jpgChristopher Ash on singing the Psalms with Christ as the focusChristopher Ash discusses the centrality of Christ in the Psalms, emphasizing that they only truly make sense when sung with Christ as the focus. He shares his journey of learning to sing the Psalms as part of the choir of Christ, with Jesus leading the singing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9ZCKZL3KY7U2011https://my.truevi.com/watch/wbJVKhC1Sbchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wbJVKhC1Sbc/hqdefault.jpgA biblical worldview on hot-button issuesThis message explores how a biblical worldview informs understanding of controversial topics. It emphasizes that a Christian worldview is derived from Scripture, not from conforming the Bible to culture. The discussion covers topics such as judgment, the nature of other religions, the family, and the sanctity of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wbJVKhC1Sbc2871https://my.truevi.com/watch/Rw39K_dYRt0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rw39K_dYRt0/hqdefault.jpgThe snickering of the saints: Knowing God winsThis message explores the concept of the "snickering of the saints," a specific type of laughter rooted in faith and confidence that God ultimately wins. It contrasts the enemy's snicker, often seen in intimidation and deception, with the almighty snicker of God and His people, who know the final victory belongs to Him. The message encourages believers to cultivate this confidence, even when surrounded by adversity, by recognizing God's protective presence and ultimate triumph.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rw39K_dYRt03893https://my.truevi.com/watch/raF5gmJiZgshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/raF5gmJiZgs/hqdefault.jpgRaising children in the training and admonition of the LordPastor Greg Laurie offers insights on family matters, emphasizing the importance of raising children in the way of the Lord. He discusses the challenges parents face in sharing their faith and provides biblical principles for nurturing and guiding children, drawing from the Ten Commandments and Ephesians 6.https://www.youtube.com/embed/raF5gmJiZgs1808https://my.truevi.com/watch/9mkXLEkrRQwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9mkXLEkrRQw/hqdefault.jpgRejoicing together in the word, truth, sowing, and reapingThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching in John 4:36-37, emphasizing four ways believers can rejoice together: in God's word, in objective truth, in the act of sowing the gospel, and in the spiritual harvest of reaping. It highlights that this shared joy comes from understanding and participating in God's work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9mkXLEkrRQw2309https://my.truevi.com/watch/rsRodafYaDYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rsRodafYaDY/hqdefault.jpgMotherhood is the most important mission fieldThis program emphasizes that children are not missionaries but rather the mission field, and mothers are called to be missionaries to their own children. It highlights the importance of prioritizing the spiritual development of children and being faithful in the immediate tasks of motherhood, viewing them as God's mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rsRodafYaDY1554https://my.truevi.com/watch/B7vgu9IYU-8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B7vgu9IYU-8/hqdefault.jpgThe church is the body of ChristThis sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity as the church, the body of Christ. It highlights the need for unity, mutual edification, and dependence on Christ as the head, encouraging believers to overcome personal offenses and embrace their role in God's kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B7vgu9IYU-83481https://my.truevi.com/watch/F4RW0RZoDTchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F4RW0RZoDTc/hqdefault.jpgDesperate times call for desperate prayersThis message emphasizes that trouble is unavoidable and purposeful, designed to turn hearts toward God and prompt believers to cry out to Him. When God's people cry out, He hears and answers, leading to His glorification. The message encourages listeners to join in prayer, acknowledging their helplessness and dependence on God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F4RW0RZoDTc1694https://my.truevi.com/watch/t2J_c9Lc8ighttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/t2J_c9Lc8ig/hqdefault.jpgStaying cool when things get hot: God tests to develop your faithPastor Greg Laurie discusses how God allows trials and temptations in a Christian's life not to destroy faith, but to develop it. He illustrates this point through the Old Testament story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who stood firm in their faith during a fiery trial.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t2J_c9Lc8ig1438https://my.truevi.com/watch/Py5qk6QthjAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Py5qk6QthjA/hqdefault.jpgThe transforming power of beholding Christ's gloryThis sermon explores how believers, with unveiled faces, behold and reveal the glory of Christ, leading to incremental transformation. It emphasizes that true gospel ministry is inherently transformational, changing both the individual and others through them. The message highlights the surpassing glory of Christ compared to the Old Covenant and its impact on personal and communal spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Py5qk6QthjA2393https://my.truevi.com/watch/41AHRkYSUn8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/41AHRkYSUn8/hqdefault.jpgLegacy Sunday: God's faithfulness in the church's storyThis message, delivered on Legacy Sunday, reflects on God's faithfulness in preserving, providing for, and blessing the church over 18 years. It draws parallels between the church's journey and the story of Nehemiah, emphasizing the importance of a shared vision and the collective effort of individuals in building God's kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/41AHRkYSUn84836https://my.truevi.com/watch/xn3telvijkAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xn3telvijkA/hqdefault.jpgThe historical reliability of the gospelsThis video explores the historical reliability of the Gospels, examining why they were written and how their literary qualities influence interpretation. It addresses common criticisms regarding oral tradition and the 'Quest for the Historical Jesus,' emphasizing the value of eyewitness testimony and the Holy Spirit's inspiration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xn3telvijkA5894https://my.truevi.com/watch/RZJB9E2jK8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RZJB9E2jK8E/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 141: A call for consecration and purityThis devotional explores Psalm 141, an evening psalm that emphasizes living a life of no compromise with the world. It highlights the psalm's call for purity and consecration, drawing parallels to the choices between wisdom and folly found in Proverbs chapter 9.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZJB9E2jK8E308https://my.truevi.com/watch/7cy5J9o9_NYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7cy5J9o9_NY/hqdefault.jpgGuidelines for Christian couples considering in vitro fertilizationThis discussion offers guidelines for Christian couples considering in vitro fertilization (IVF). It addresses the biblical understanding of childlessness as a burden and the deep desire for children, while also outlining specific concerns regarding IVF practices. The speaker provides two primary guidelines for couples to consider if they choose to pursue IVF.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cy5J9o9_NY518https://my.truevi.com/watch/cWhV0OZvWlkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cWhV0OZvWlk/hqdefault.jpgThe place of suffering in the life of a believerThis sermon explores the question of why the wicked prosper while believers suffer, drawing insights from Psalm 73. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of hardship and trials in a Christian's life, especially in preparation for ministry. The speaker highlights that temporal prosperity for the wicked is fleeting and ultimately leads to eternal wrath, contrasting it with the eternal perspective gained through worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cWhV0OZvWlk2735https://my.truevi.com/watch/pGS-2CgIu5Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pGS-2CgIu5Y/hqdefault.jpgGod benches his best players for a purposeThis sermon explores the period of hiddenness in Paul's life between his conversion and his active ministry, drawing parallels to a football coach benching a star player. It suggests that God uses these times of waiting to repair what is broken, teach us to hear his voice, and deepen our humility.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pGS-2CgIu5Y2013https://my.truevi.com/watch/wLpl_5Q42dQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wLpl_5Q42dQ/hqdefault.jpgLiving a life of faithful perseveranceThis sermon, delivered on the last Sunday of 2020, explores what it means to live a life of faithful perseverance in the face of uncertainty, drawing lessons from Hebrews 13. It outlines three aspects: who we follow, where we look, and how we live, emphasizing clinging to Christ, looking to the cross for grace, and living lives of praise and compassion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wLpl_5Q42dQ2331https://my.truevi.com/watch/CZVY8xIkuaohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZVY8xIkuao/hqdefault.jpgRedefining honor: Love God and love othersThis sermon explores how the church's understanding of honoring God can become corrupted by a human desire for personal status and adoration. Drawing from Mark's Gospel, the speaker redefines true honor as loving God with all one's being and loving others as oneself, emphasizing that our status before God is equally that of sinners rescued by grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CZVY8xIkuao4362https://my.truevi.com/watch/BjHyp5vDAt0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BjHyp5vDAt0/hqdefault.jpgFamily traits: The trait of renewalThis sermon explores the trait of renewal within the family of God, drawing from Colossians 3:1-4 and 8-14. It emphasizes that renewal involves being renovated, improved, revised, remolded, and reformed into the likeness of Jesus, continually putting an end to corrupt states and establishing new beginnings through the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BjHyp5vDAt05846https://my.truevi.com/watch/k7g-mDOQ1UMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/k7g-mDOQ1UM/hqdefault.jpgFinding forgiveness and future hope in Psalm 130This sermon explores Psalm 130, highlighting how it guides individuals from the depths of despair to the heights of hope. It emphasizes crying out to God for forgiveness and finding future hope in Him, drawing on historical figures' experiences with this psalm.https://www.youtube.com/embed/k7g-mDOQ1UM2330https://my.truevi.com/watch/PbE_SU-oNMQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PbE_SU-oNMQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Gospel of John: A cosmic gospel with earthly ramificationsThis sermon introduces the Gospel of John, highlighting its unique perspective as a 'cosmic gospel' that reveals Jesus's divine nature while having profound implications for believers' lives. It explores the Apostle John's background, his close relationship with Jesus, and the distinctive literary patterns and theological themes found within his Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PbE_SU-oNMQ2616https://my.truevi.com/watch/1d-dNOuyqf4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1d-dNOuyqf4/hqdefault.jpgThe role of the Apostles' Creed in corporate worshipThis sermon explores the significance of the Apostles' Creed within corporate worship, addressing why it is recited aloud in services. It delves into the broader context of liturgy and worship, examining the 'why' behind congregational practices and how they shape believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1d-dNOuyqf43442https://my.truevi.com/watch/R7VaPST6KYYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R7VaPST6KYY/hqdefault.jpgNehemiah's prayer for restorationThis sermon explores Nehemiah's response to the news of Jerusalem's broken walls and destroyed gates. It highlights how Nehemiah's devastation led him to God through adoration, confession, and thanksgiving, ultimately giving him the confidence to ask God for success.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R7VaPST6KYY2498https://my.truevi.com/watch/XojMBl8CzKIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XojMBl8CzKI/hqdefault.jpgRaw desperate dependence: The essence of prayer from Psalm 119This sermon explores the essence of prayer as raw, desperate dependence on God, drawing insights from Psalm 119:145-152. It identifies five underpinnings of this type of prayer: a love for godly living, biblical hope, God's love and justice, the nearness of evil, and long intimacy with God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XojMBl8CzKI1988https://my.truevi.com/watch/cSp-g0qDe54https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cSp-g0qDe54/hqdefault.jpgGetting ready for God's good workThis message explores how believers can prepare for ministry by pursuing a path of holiness and adopting a Christ-like approach to their work. It emphasizes fleeing youthful passions and controversies while actively pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace alongside other believers. The message also highlights the importance of serving as a kind, patient, and gentle servant, always remembering that repentance is ultimately God's work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cSp-g0qDe541768https://my.truevi.com/watch/NnWIJmcQODAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NnWIJmcQODA/hqdefault.jpgWorship as a catalyst for God's workThis message explores how worship can be a catalyst for God's work, drawing parallels between the early church in Acts and contemporary challenges. It emphasizes that worship is a means through which God provides revelation, performs miracles, and brings deliverance, even in difficult times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NnWIJmcQODA3587https://my.truevi.com/watch/f_a5QtxvI_Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f_a5QtxvI_M/hqdefault.jpgFaith that moves to actionThis sermon explores James's teaching on the nature of faith, contrasting a 'dead faith' that merely talks or agrees with a 'living faith' that is demonstrated through action. Using the historical example of the 1900 Galveston hurricane and biblical figures like Abraham and Rahab, the speaker illustrates how true conviction produces tangible works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f_a5QtxvI_M3276https://my.truevi.com/watch/gF1G_S-1slchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gF1G_S-1slc/hqdefault.jpgMere fundamentalism: The nature of the chasm between God and manThis audio presentation explores the concept of "mere fundamentalism" by examining the historical context of fundamentalism and the essential elements of Christian faith. It delves into the nature of the separation between God and humanity, identifying sin as the true chasm, not finitude. The discussion emphasizes God's revelation through Jesus Christ as the means to bridge this moral and ethical divide.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gF1G_S-1slc1876https://my.truevi.com/watch/xiNm0kDgnTEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xiNm0kDgnTE/hqdefault.jpgThe psychology of choice and the liberty of the creatureThis sermon explores the relationship between God's exhaustive sovereignty and human liberty, distinguishing between natural and moral liberty. It argues that true moral liberty is a gift from God, transforming the heart's desires and enabling individuals to choose good.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xiNm0kDgnTE2557https://my.truevi.com/watch/3HysUsCP2Z0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3HysUsCP2Z0/hqdefault.jpgMaintaining harmony in the church through God's wordThis message emphasizes that God's desire is for harmony within the church. It instructs believers to stress the gospel message and devote themselves to good works, while actively avoiding foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, as these are unprofitable and worthless. The teaching highlights that obedience to God's word leads to harmony, fulfillment, and victory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3HysUsCP2Z04251https://my.truevi.com/watch/upLsdZlSbrwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/upLsdZlSbrw/hqdefault.jpgThe education of a designerJames Engerbretson, Canon Press's creative director, discusses his journey into design, from early doodles and a high school t-shirt company to formal education and his current role. He shares how his understanding of design evolved, emphasizing the importance of aligning a company's visual identity with its core message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/upLsdZlSbrw3297https://my.truevi.com/watch/qK50KRaEorohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qK50KRaEoro/hqdefault.jpgIt's good to be a man: God's design and the gospelThis message explores the biblical understanding of what it means to be a man, emphasizing that God's design for male identity is inherently good. It addresses common societal objections and clarifies that this goodness is contingent on God's assignment and is tied directly to the gospel message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qK50KRaEoro2059https://my.truevi.com/watch/_KLhVM-1ZVQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_KLhVM-1ZVQ/hqdefault.jpgMaturing a congregation with meat and church disciplineA pastor discusses how to mature a congregation by feeding them the 'meat' of the Word through expository preaching and by implementing church discipline. He emphasizes the importance of starting with unified leadership and moving deliberately, not rushing or delaying necessary changes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_KLhVM-1ZVQ626https://my.truevi.com/watch/S9YH3rZbutkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S9YH3rZbutk/hqdefault.jpgProphetic payouts, plowing in hope, and anthropoktonosThis episode discusses two approaches to prophecy: one where the payout is in the fulfillment, and another where the payout is an immediate emotional rush. It also reviews a book on the cultural mandate and explores the biblical meaning of 'anthropoktonos' as a murderer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S9YH3rZbutk952https://my.truevi.com/watch/QJ-hVfWsvzohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJ-hVfWsvzo/hqdefault.jpgMary's authentic worship in the Advent seasonThis sermon explores Mary's response of worship in Luke chapter 1, defining worship as a response to God for who he is, what he has done, and what he will do. It challenges listeners to choose authentic worship over busyness during the Advent season, drawing parallels between Mary's situation and contemporary life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJ-hVfWsvzo2907https://my.truevi.com/watch/WAfJCBsgTAghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WAfJCBsgTAg/hqdefault.jpgElijah hears God in a soft whisperAaron Davis, Judy, and Stacy discuss the Old Testament passage in 1 Kings where Elijah encounters God not in powerful forces like wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a soft whisper. They explore why God chose to reveal himself in this intimate way and the importance of quiet moments to hear God's voice amidst life's chaos.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WAfJCBsgTAg739https://my.truevi.com/watch/nRBPvu8i46whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nRBPvu8i46w/hqdefault.jpgGod's commitment to his own name is the ground of his faithfulness to his peopleThis sermon explores Isaiah 48, highlighting God's unwavering faithfulness to his people despite their stubbornness and rebellion. The message emphasizes that God acts for his own sake and glory, and this commitment to his name is the ultimate reason for his grace and steadfast love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nRBPvu8i46w5221https://my.truevi.com/watch/z7GT5JlxGO8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7GT5JlxGO8/hqdefault.jpgSigns of spiritual revivalPastor Greg Laurie explains that spiritual revival is marked by a hunger for God's Word, spontaneous worship, and obedience to His commands. He illustrates these points using the biblical account of Ezra reading the Law to the people of Israel in Nehemiah chapter 8.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7GT5JlxGO81494https://my.truevi.com/watch/VEpyFj9keL4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VEpyFj9keL4/hqdefault.jpgThe origin, basis, and substance of a living hopeThis sermon explores the Christian concept of a "living hope" as described in 1 Peter 1:3-5. It delves into the divine origin of this hope, its foundation in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and its substance as an imperishable inheritance in the new creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VEpyFj9keL41915https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nc6dBn1W-XQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nc6dBn1W-XQ/hqdefault.jpgResilience and being shaped in wilderness or desert timesThis session explores how individuals are shaped during challenging "wilderness" or "desert" periods in life. Drawing on biblical examples like Moses and the Israelites' journey through Exodus, it highlights how God uses these times for refinement, building trust, and preparing people for their calling. The speaker also discusses the disciplines of remembrance, gratitude, lament, and solitude as ways to engage with God during such seasons.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nc6dBn1W-XQ2171https://my.truevi.com/watch/YocqVSjlxNghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YocqVSjlxNg/hqdefault.jpgAngels assist in spiritual warfare and minister to believersNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Bob Bakke discuss the role of angels in spiritual warfare, drawing on biblical examples from Genesis, 1 Kings, Mark, and Hebrews. They explain how angels assist in battles against evil forces and provide strength and sustenance to believers in times of weakness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YocqVSjlxNg1631https://my.truevi.com/watch/vDhfWlJoV1chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vDhfWlJoV1c/hqdefault.jpgGeneral principles for interpreting scripture: The clarity of scriptureThis lecture introduces general principles for interpreting scripture, beginning with the clarity of scripture. It explains that the Bible is clear because God is the best communicator and desires for us to understand His Word. The lecture also addresses how to approach passages that seem unclear and the right kind of divine accommodation in revelation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDhfWlJoV1c5409https://my.truevi.com/watch/z7bBaFykv3shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7bBaFykv3s/hqdefault.jpgA new look at Christ our KingThis address challenges listeners to take a fresh look at Christ as King, especially in times of discouragement. It contrasts the current state of Protestantism with the historical faithfulness of figures like Luther and the early reformers, urging a renewed commitment to Christ's sovereignty in all spheres of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7bBaFykv3s3276https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z6kD-dn3eR8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z6kD-dn3eR8/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel connection between reading the Bible, courage, and true successThis sermon explores the profound motivations for engaging with Scripture, moving beyond mere obligation or self-improvement. It reveals how the Bible, through the lens of Joshua's story and ultimately Jesus, provides the true 'why' for reading, fostering courage and leading to genuine success rooted in the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6kD-dn3eR82141https://my.truevi.com/watch/62tEvKntEBYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/62tEvKntEBY/hqdefault.jpgPaul's primary calling to follow JesusThis message explores how Paul's life, from his Damascus Road conversion to his missionary journeys, exemplifies a primary calling to follow Jesus. It highlights how God uses individual histories, cultures, and even challenging circumstances to fulfill His purposes and spread the good news.https://www.youtube.com/embed/62tEvKntEBY2494https://my.truevi.com/watch/7-BJhbdWY3ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7-BJhbdWY3o/hqdefault.jpgPreach the word in season and out of seasonThis sermon emphasizes the importance of being prepared to share the Word of God at all times, drawing from Paul's charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4. It encourages believers to actively seek opportunities to share their faith and to be equipped with God's Word to give away.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7-BJhbdWY3o2183https://my.truevi.com/watch/WSrvM0LgaiYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WSrvM0LgaiY/hqdefault.jpgLessons from Palm Sunday: Jesus is in control, worthy of worship, and motivated by loveThis sermon explores three key lessons from the Palm Sunday narrative. It emphasizes Jesus's ultimate control over all events, his inherent worthiness of worship, and the profound love that motivated his actions, even in the face of suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WSrvM0LgaiY1695https://my.truevi.com/watch/4etIoiAyvYYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4etIoiAyvYY/hqdefault.jpgCultivating self-control in a reckless worldThis sermon explores the importance of cultivating self-control in a world that often encourages recklessness. It emphasizes that mastering our passions is an impossible task without God's help and that self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit within us. The message encourages believers to make choices that align with a self-controlled life, such as awakening to God's will, choosing light over darkness, and walking straight in decency.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4etIoiAyvYY5343https://my.truevi.com/watch/LJl9eYmIykAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LJl9eYmIykA/hqdefault.jpgDr. Richard Gaffin's early life and influences at Westminster Theological SeminaryDr. Richard Gaffin discusses his family's long-standing connection to Westminster Theological Seminary, including his father's graduation in 1935 and the influence of faculty members like Van Til, Murray, and Young, who attended his childhood church. He shares how these early interactions and his time at Calvin College led him to pursue theological studies at Westminster, initially for a year to clarify his worldview.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJl9eYmIykA9063https://my.truevi.com/watch/5icX-2B1xkkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5icX-2B1xkk/hqdefault.jpgContours of New Testament biblical theologyThis lesson explores the essential features of biblical theology as it pertains to the New Testament, focusing on the culmination of God’s revelation. It examines similarities and differences between Old and New Testament biblical theology, particularly regarding God's twofold revelation and theological structures. The discussion also addresses the development of eschatology within the New Testament context.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5icX-2B1xkk5558https://my.truevi.com/watch/EuWUoVrNsg0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EuWUoVrNsg0/hqdefault.jpgAnswering questions about The Chosen television seriesThis video addresses common questions regarding "The Chosen," a multi-season television series depicting the life of Christ. It discusses the show's production, its use of artistic license, and concerns about the involvement of individuals associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuWUoVrNsg0431https://my.truevi.com/watch/LHq_Bje5ycshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LHq_Bje5ycs/hqdefault.jpgJesus is more than a meme: Examining caricatures of JesusThis video analyzes common caricatures of Jesus, such as "colonizer Jesus" and "historical Jesus," which are often used to align Jesus with personal or political agendas. It argues that these simplified portrayals fail to capture the true, three-dimensional nature of Jesus as presented in the Bible. The discussion aims to restore a biblical and truly historical view of Jesus, moving beyond reductive memes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LHq_Bje5ycs5605https://my.truevi.com/watch/T_jZT5OckXghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T_jZT5OckXg/hqdefault.jpgGod provides: Wilderness, manna, and himselfThis sermon explores how God provides for his people, even in challenging circumstances. Drawing from the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, it highlights God's provision of the wilderness itself, manna, and ultimately, himself through Jesus, as a means to cultivate dependence and transform hearts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T_jZT5OckXg1917https://my.truevi.com/watch/p_l0iFrJrwIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/p_l0iFrJrwI/hqdefault.jpgThe four great theocratic covenants in the TorahThis lecture explores the four major covenants God establishes in the Torah: with Noah, Abraham, Israel (Mosaic), and Phinehas (priestly). It highlights how God consistently initiates these binding agreements, demonstrating His faithfulness despite humanity's repeated failures to uphold their part of the covenant.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p_l0iFrJrwI5109https://my.truevi.com/watch/3ohlYqwILBYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3ohlYqwILBY/hqdefault.jpgRevelation 12: The triumph of Christ over the accuserThis devotional reflects on Revelation chapter 12, focusing on the salvation, power, and kingdom of God, and the authority of His Messiah. It emphasizes Christ's triumph over the accuser and the implications of this victory for our faith, contrasting it with worldly power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ohlYqwILBY737https://my.truevi.com/watch/xeKmbZtUiYkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xeKmbZtUiYk/hqdefault.jpgThe Great Commission and the call to make disciplesThis message emphasizes the critical importance of discipleship in the church today, arguing that it is the answer to many contemporary challenges. The speaker highlights the Great Commission in Matthew 28, asserting that Jesus' command to make disciples is not merely about teaching but involves intimacy, accountability, and replication.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeKmbZtUiYk2401https://my.truevi.com/watch/A9sgZclKIkohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A9sgZclKIko/hqdefault.jpgThe doctrine of salvation: regeneration or the new birthThis video defines regeneration as the act of the Holy Spirit by which one becomes spiritually alive and a child of God. It explores the characteristics of this new birth, including becoming a new creation, entering an immediate and eternal relationship with God, and gaining freedom from the bondage of sin. The discussion emphasizes that this new birth is available to anyone who comes to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9sgZclKIko1296https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ll4l5l6Jvnghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ll4l5l6Jvng/hqdefault.jpgTrue worship involves action and empathyThis sermon explores the nature of true worship, emphasizing that it involves both active participation and empathetic engagement with the suffering world. It highlights how God's character of intervention and redemption calls believers to move with Him in love and service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ll4l5l6Jvng2007https://my.truevi.com/watch/oWKEc3fTyA4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oWKEc3fTyA4/hqdefault.jpgDaily devotion: Richard Baxter on overcoming difficulties through ChristPastor Jim Thomas shares a daily devotional from Richard Baxter's "A Christian Directory." Baxter reflects on Philippians 4:13, emphasizing that believers overcome difficulties not in their own strength, but through the Spirit of God. The devotional highlights God's mercies and the hope of glory for those who trust in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oWKEc3fTyA4687https://my.truevi.com/watch/UngRGTUMXTUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UngRGTUMXTU/hqdefault.jpgA pathway to God's presence through the PsalmsThis message introduces a new series, "Summer Playlist Volume 2," which explores the book of Psalms. The speaker highlights the Psalms as a pathway to God's presence, offering various literary styles for different human experiences. The series aims to help listeners connect with God through these ancient texts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UngRGTUMXTU6504https://my.truevi.com/watch/VSapK13Yn6khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VSapK13Yn6k/hqdefault.jpgPerseverance, prayer, and restoration in communityThis sermon concludes a series on the book of James, emphasizing that Christian actions are a response to God's love, not a means to earn it. The message focuses on three key themes from James 5: perseverance, prayer, and restoration, highlighting how these practices are best lived out within a supportive community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VSapK13Yn6k2015https://my.truevi.com/watch/DWh-98B9FL8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DWh-98B9FL8/hqdefault.jpgPaul's philosophy of homiletics and the balance of sermon preparationThis workshop introduction explores the curriculum's progression from foundational expository preaching to practical sermon composition. It delves into Paul's perspective on homiletics, emphasizing faithfulness to God's word and reliance on the Spirit over human wisdom, while still valuing diligent sermon preparation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DWh-98B9FL82671https://my.truevi.com/watch/oxy3xTEvWOQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oxy3xTEvWOQ/hqdefault.jpgBarnabas: An example of encouragement and fruitfulnessThis message explores the character of Barnabas, highlighting his role as an encourager and his fruitfulness in God's kingdom. It examines how Barnabas's actions, particularly his support of Saul (who became Paul), demonstrate the importance of seeing God's work in others and extending grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oxy3xTEvWOQ3513https://my.truevi.com/watch/gFKcychCzakhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gFKcychCzak/hqdefault.jpgHeaven and Earth Q&A: Bible Project podcastThis podcast episode features Jon and Tim from Bible Project answering questions about their "Heaven and Earth" video. They discuss why Hell wasn't covered, the nature of the Garden of Eden before the fall, and how the Israelite view of temples compares to other ancient Near Eastern cultures. The conversation also addresses the intermediate state after death and the thousand-year reign of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gFKcychCzak2681https://my.truevi.com/watch/xqXfKveBAKYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xqXfKveBAKY/hqdefault.jpgJesus' triumphal entry into JerusalemThis video describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem before the last Passover of his life. It explains how Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, not as a conquering king on a warhorse, but as the Prince of Peace. The people celebrated his arrival, throwing clothes and branches on the road, but they misunderstood his purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xqXfKveBAKY1313https://my.truevi.com/watch/KOTlKRK0f9whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KOTlKRK0f9w/hqdefault.jpgJesus still walks through your JerichoThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus passing through Jericho, a city where God had previously given His people victory. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus continues to walk through the 'Jerichos' in our lives, reminding us of His past faithfulness and ongoing presence in our struggles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KOTlKRK0f9w3202https://my.truevi.com/watch/tJOgY3nrGX4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tJOgY3nrGX4/hqdefault.jpgEight factors about the topic of hellThis video addresses common questions and misconceptions about hell from a non-Christian perspective. It presents eight biblical factors to consider, including the varying degrees of punishment, the ongoing nature of sin, and the severity of sin itself. The discussion aims to provide thoughtful and logical answers to challenges directed towards Christianity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tJOgY3nrGX46882https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yr2J2JsDmEIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yr2J2JsDmEI/hqdefault.jpgThe power of words: A biblical perspective on speaking things into existenceThis video explores the concept of 'speaking things into existence' and whether it aligns with Christian teaching. It differentiates between the pragmatic impact of our words on relationships and behavior, and the belief that words inherently possess supernatural power to create reality. The discussion also addresses the common misinterpretation of Genesis 1 and Proverbs regarding the power of speech.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yr2J2JsDmEI399https://my.truevi.com/watch/9Z0PfFPO7Nohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Z0PfFPO7No/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 1 and 2 as a doorway to wisdomThis message explores Psalms 1 and 2 as a unified doorway into the book of Psalms, setting the tone and outlining themes of wisdom. It highlights how these two Psalms, though distinct in focus, together invite a response of intellectual ascent and affirmation of one's whole being.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Z0PfFPO7No2710https://my.truevi.com/watch/hJRu7aROFN8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hJRu7aROFN8/hqdefault.jpgPaul's teaching on the Old Testament's relevance and authority for Christian livingThis session explores the apostle Paul's perspective on the Old Testament, demonstrating that he affirmed its authority and relevance for Christians. It clarifies that Paul's negative comments were directed at the misuse of the Old Testament for legalistic salvation, not the Old Testament itself. The discussion highlights how Paul used the Old Testament to support New Testament principles and emphasized its indispensability for Christian understanding and living.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hJRu7aROFN8749https://my.truevi.com/watch/UbcEfV3CVGchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UbcEfV3CVGc/hqdefault.jpgDiscerning God's will through trusting obedience and communityThis sermon explores how to discern God's will, drawing insights from the book of Acts. It emphasizes the importance of walking in trusting obedience to God's revealed will and leaning into the community of faith. The passage highlights that a life of obedience provides a clearer context for understanding God's direction in new situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UbcEfV3CVGc2526https://my.truevi.com/watch/l49Ffnj_LAAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l49Ffnj_LAA/hqdefault.jpgThe strength of a cumulative case for Christian beliefThis presentation explores the concept of a cumulative case, contrasting it with the desire for a single, strong piece of evidence for belief. Using a hypothetical robbery scenario, it illustrates how multiple, individually weaker pieces of evidence can collectively form a more robust and resilient case than a single, strong but potentially vulnerable piece of evidence. The speaker applies this reasoning to the Christian faith, suggesting that a cumulative case provides greater confidence and reduces the risk of doubt.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l49Ffnj_LAA764https://my.truevi.com/watch/hb2NOlDN-PMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hb2NOlDN-PM/hqdefault.jpgGod's abundant generosity motivates Christian givingThis sermon explores how God's boundless generosity to humanity serves as the ultimate motivation for Christians to cultivate a spirit of abundant, willing, and cheerful giving. It emphasizes that true generosity stems from a deep trust in God's provision and a reflection of His character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hb2NOlDN-PM4511https://my.truevi.com/watch/pnC3w-7eOT4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pnC3w-7eOT4/hqdefault.jpgJesus changes everything: Encounters with Jesus in the GospelsThis sermon explores various encounters people had with Jesus in the Gospels, highlighting how Jesus transformed their lives. From Peter's call to the healing of the leper and the Samaritan woman's encounter, the message emphasizes Jesus's power to change individuals and bring unity amidst division.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pnC3w-7eOT43390https://my.truevi.com/watch/hfSZ12PNi5Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hfSZ12PNi5A/hqdefault.jpgDiscipleship through micro groupsThis presentation introduces micro groups as an effective vehicle for discipleship. It emphasizes that discipleship is a relational process, not a mass-produced program, and highlights the importance of equipping believers to multiply their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfSZ12PNi5A2244https://my.truevi.com/watch/RN3wYVRkmnohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RN3wYVRkmno/hqdefault.jpgTwo Harvard Business School students explore the Bible's teaching on moneyTwo young men attending Harvard Business School, one a saver and one a spender, become friends and decide to write a paper together. Their research into what the Bible says about money challenges their assumptions and causes their lives to change. This story explores their journey of understanding God's perspective on wealth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RN3wYVRkmno3764