https://my.truevi.com/watch/LV5nls1SbCAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LV5nls1SbCA/hqdefault.jpgJoy at Christmas comes from clarity about the Christ of ChristmasThis sermon explores how true joy at Christmas is found through a clear understanding of Christ, as presented in Isaiah chapter 60. It emphasizes that this clarity reveals the reason for Christ's coming and the choice we must make regarding Him. The message highlights the cosmic story of Christ's glory and its reflection in His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LV5nls1SbCA1289https://my.truevi.com/watch/7YX58VisfP0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7YX58VisfP0/hqdefault.jpgJoy: Relationships, giving, and mindsetThis message explores three aspects of joy: how it reverberates in relationships, is magnified when given away, and stems from a mindset of expectation. Drawing from Philippians, the speaker emphasizes the importance of community, sharing the gospel, and maintaining a Christ-centered perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7YX58VisfP02368https://my.truevi.com/watch/O8Qqu89bbx8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O8Qqu89bbx8/hqdefault.jpgHosea chapter 1: God's shocking sign of spiritual adulteryThis sermon explores Hosea chapter 1, where God commands Hosea to marry a prostitute as a shocking sign to His people. The passage reveals God's perspective on Israel's spiritual adultery and the consequences of forsaking Him for other gods. It also offers a message of hope and a call to radical personal devotion to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O8Qqu89bbx82332https://my.truevi.com/watch/0wAyUUTHTfYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0wAyUUTHTfY/hqdefault.jpgEvangelizing a hurting world addicted to opioidsThis segment explores how Christians can evangelize a world grappling with the opioid epidemic, particularly fentanyl addiction. It emphasizes understanding the emotional pain driving addiction and carefully presenting the gospel as the ultimate solution, rather than just a remedy for immediate suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0wAyUUTHTfY695https://my.truevi.com/watch/TjWtyjlF144https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TjWtyjlF144/hqdefault.jpgThinking theologically about humorThis episode of The Table Podcast explores the intersection of humor and theology. The hosts and guests discuss how humor is a natural part of human existence and can be a tool for connection, teaching truth, and even a 'love language.' They also consider the presence of humor in scripture and its role in Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TjWtyjlF1442837https://my.truevi.com/watch/g93-ynfpKrUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/g93-ynfpKrU/hqdefault.jpgTen biblical responses to the coronavirusThis message outlines ten biblical responses to the coronavirus, emphasizing that God is not surprised by current events and remains in control. It encourages believers to trust God, take detours, use wisdom, anticipate quarantines, serve their cities, engage with their church families, love their neighbors, disciple their minds, lead their children, and live with joy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/g93-ynfpKrU2083https://my.truevi.com/watch/bDfbRsEMrTshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bDfbRsEMrTs/hqdefault.jpgThe Christmas story: Registered, predicted, and unexpectedThis sermon explores the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2, emphasizing three key aspects: its historical registration by the Roman Empire, its ancient prediction, and the unexpected nature of God's incarnation. The speaker highlights how these elements demonstrate the truth and profound significance of Christ's birth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bDfbRsEMrTs998https://my.truevi.com/watch/6VJthIc0qM4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6VJthIc0qM4/hqdefault.jpgJesus's identity and the responses to him in John 7:1-24This study of John 7:1-24 explores how different groups of people respond to Jesus, from his unbelieving brothers to the religious leaders seeking to kill him, and the fickle multitudes. It highlights Jesus's claims about his identity and the importance of discerning truth by following where the glory goes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6VJthIc0qM42476https://my.truevi.com/watch/DTgE2aM4BR4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DTgE2aM4BR4/hqdefault.jpgRaising gender-confident kids: Understanding the current cultural conversationThis episode discusses the current cultural conversation around gender, including the rise of gender ideology in schools and social media. Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Cook explain how these factors contribute to confusion among young people and offer solutions for parents to proactively address these challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DTgE2aM4BR42134https://my.truevi.com/watch/skJFXcD4AXMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/skJFXcD4AXM/hqdefault.jpgWhen an authority is discreditedThis audio discusses what happens when a ruling class loses its reputation for impartiality. It explores the consequences of repeated falsehoods and how a fatally compromised authority leads to a loss of credibility, rendering its pronouncements useless.https://www.youtube.com/embed/skJFXcD4AXM1082https://my.truevi.com/watch/XATd4ZwgIxshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XATd4ZwgIxs/hqdefault.jpgGod's nearness to his people at Mount SinaiThis devotional reflects on Exodus 19, where God brings the Israelites to Mount Sinai after their deliverance from Egypt. It highlights God's promise to be near them, to make them his treasured possession, and to speak to Moses in a dense cloud so the people would trust him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XATd4ZwgIxs743https://my.truevi.com/watch/RIBqogWFDFUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RIBqogWFDFU/hqdefault.jpgThe end of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandmentsThis address to graduates emphasizes that a Christian education at Boyce College is not merely an academic exercise but a preparation for a life lived to the glory of God. It highlights the importance of Christian learning, the love shared between students and faculty, and the ultimate purpose of fearing God and keeping His commandments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RIBqogWFDFU922https://my.truevi.com/watch/kukJafWss0Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kukJafWss0Y/hqdefault.jpgTo live is Christ and to die is gainThis sermon explores the Apostle Paul's declaration in Philippians 1:21, "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." It delves into the profound meaning of Christ as one's identity and purpose in life, even amidst suffering and hardship. The message emphasizes that this perspective provides joy, courage, and a perception of God's hand at work in all circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kukJafWss0Y2401https://my.truevi.com/watch/GQI72THyO5Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GQI72THyO5I/hqdefault.jpgGenesis chapters 1-11: God and the whole worldThis video explores the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis, which tell the story of God and the whole world. It details how God brings order and beauty from disorder, creates humans in his image, and gives them a choice regarding good and evil. The narrative then traces the consequences of human rebellion, the fracturing of relationships, and God's response to humanity's choices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GQI72THyO5I463https://my.truevi.com/watch/kR9Rm3oLvEwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kR9Rm3oLvEw/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding saving faith: knowledge, assent, and trustThis session clarifies the meaning of 'I believe' by comparing different kinds of faith found in scripture. It distinguishes between a non-saving faith, characterized by knowledge and assent, and a saving faith, which additionally involves entrusting oneself to Jesus Christ with the heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kR9Rm3oLvEw3057https://my.truevi.com/watch/A13H67C6KAMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A13H67C6KAM/hqdefault.jpgJehovah, the keeper of his peopleThis sermon explores Psalm 121, emphasizing God's constant and providential care for those who trust in Him. It highlights that God, as Jehovah, is the faithful keeper who never slumbers or sleeps, protecting His people in all circumstances, from their going out to their coming in.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A13H67C6KAM2183https://my.truevi.com/watch/PqjWMR0B6mwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PqjWMR0B6mw/hqdefault.jpgHow to recognize Jesus by his character, power, and opponentsThis sermon explores how Jesus's identity as God is revealed through his gentle character, his supernatural power over demons, and the nature of his opponents. It emphasizes that understanding these aspects helps believers live as true followers of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PqjWMR0B6mw2242https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qi0gFZvEQAkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qi0gFZvEQAk/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding direct and indirect evidence in making a caseThis presentation clarifies the two broad categories of evidence used in criminal cases: direct and indirect. It dispels the misconception that circumstantial evidence is inherently deficient, explaining how both forms are equally valuable in building a strong case.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qi0gFZvEQAk343https://my.truevi.com/watch/fGtBllhemaUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fGtBllhemaU/hqdefault.jpgDavid's humility and Saul's unreliabilityThis sermon explores David's response to Saul in the cave, highlighting David's humility and respect for God's anointed, even while acknowledging Saul's tyrannical nature. It distinguishes between forgiveness and trust, showing how David forgave Saul but did not trust him, and applies these principles to understanding authority and resistance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fGtBllhemaU2591https://my.truevi.com/watch/Oj6G5lRLxKchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oj6G5lRLxKc/hqdefault.jpgComfort for God's people: The message of Isaiah and Handel's MessiahThis sermon explores the message of comfort found in Isaiah 40:1-5, a passage famously set to music in Handel's Messiah. It delves into the historical context of Handel's composition and the enduring relevance of God's message of pardon and redemption for His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oj6G5lRLxKc1512https://my.truevi.com/watch/kwoLmlNNGGchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kwoLmlNNGGc/hqdefault.jpgThe day of the Lord as a theme and pattern in biblical theologyThis lecture introduces the W. H. Griffith Thomas Memorial Lectureship and Dr. Craig Blaising's series on "Waiting for the Day of the Lord." It explores the historical understanding of the Day of the Lord, from Augustine to dispensational premillennialism, and then delves into critical scholarship and canonical approaches to this key eschatological theme, outlining various patterns and types found in the Old Testament.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kwoLmlNNGGc2615https://my.truevi.com/watch/66CjNxBc3JEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/66CjNxBc3JE/hqdefault.jpgThe tension between God's sovereignty and human action in Psalm 108This sermon explores the theological tension presented in Psalm 108, where God is exhaustively sovereign, yet humans are genuinely free and responsible. It examines how God's work and human actions are harmonized in Christ, drawing parallels with biblical examples like Paul's labor and the Philippians' call to work out their salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/66CjNxBc3JE2578https://my.truevi.com/watch/5Z35niI16PUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Z35niI16PU/hqdefault.jpgRethinking the Christian approach to Christmas and corporate engagementThis segment challenges the notion that Christians should force businesses to say "Merry Christmas," arguing that such efforts distract from the true mission of evangelism. It advocates for reclaiming Christmas as a distinctly Christian holiday, separate from cultural perversions, and emphasizes sharing the Gospel with corporations rather than demanding specific holiday greetings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Z35niI16PU718https://my.truevi.com/watch/4eu2B23LaFohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4eu2B23LaFo/hqdefault.jpgBen Shapiro's allegorical approach to GenesisThis segment discusses Ben Shapiro's interpretation of the book of Genesis, specifically his allegorical approach to harmonizing it with evolution and an old earth position. The speaker questions whether this interpretation is biblical, contrasting it with a historical narrative understanding of Genesis.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4eu2B23LaFo680https://my.truevi.com/watch/afX7uMSoGFUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/afX7uMSoGFU/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel of Mark part 2: Jesus is good news for doubtersThis sermon explores the Book of Mark, highlighting Peter's account of Jesus' life written for persecuted Roman believers. It emphasizes that doubt does not disqualify individuals from God's story, drawing parallels between John the Baptist's doubts and Peter's unwavering faith despite imprisonment. The message concludes by illustrating Jesus' disruptive compassion through the healing of a leper, demonstrating God's ongoing work in breaking down barriers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/afX7uMSoGFU4173https://my.truevi.com/watch/_GMyK8KsJP4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_GMyK8KsJP4/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding and reaching the iGeneration with the gospelThis segment explores characteristics of the iGeneration, also known as Millennials, through a satirical job interview. It emphasizes the importance of understanding their communication platforms and perspectives to effectively share the gospel, without altering its core message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_GMyK8KsJP4695https://my.truevi.com/watch/Obmpp2RsIeohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Obmpp2RsIeo/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding sin's effect on usThis message explores the pervasive nature of sin, identifying four key areas: innate sin, generational sin, sins committed against us, and our own personal sin. It emphasizes that while sin is a complex issue, the cross of Jesus offers freedom and a path to healing and restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Obmpp2RsIeo2721https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZFdg0bnKxcIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZFdg0bnKxcI/hqdefault.jpgThe good shepherd enables every last one of us to light the place upThis sermon explores the concept of the Good Shepherd, emphasizing that even seemingly small or weak individuals can make a significant impact. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, the speaker illustrates how God's presence works through people to offer help and bring light to challenging situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZFdg0bnKxcI4485https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZXbV6pVB4G0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZXbV6pVB4G0/hqdefault.jpgGod's promises and public faithThis sermon explores the nature of God's promises, distinguishing between what God truly promises and common misconceptions. It challenges believers to publicly declare their faith through baptism and by sharing their belief with others in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZXbV6pVB4G01994https://my.truevi.com/watch/wD3yD0K2L1khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wD3yD0K2L1k/hqdefault.jpgJesus gives a new commandment to love one anotherThis sermon explores Jesus' new commandment to his disciples to love one another, given during the Upper Room discourse. It highlights how this commandment is new in its covenant, power, and example, particularly in light of Jesus' own sacrificial love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wD3yD0K2L1k2763https://my.truevi.com/watch/-USLFC7Jeykhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-USLFC7Jeyk/hqdefault.jpgMilton Vincent on the amazing gospelTodd Friel introduces an episode from 'Road Trip to Truth Season 2' featuring pastor Milton Vincent. Vincent discusses the profound and often underestimated nature of the gospel, explaining how it offers far more than what humanity could ever conceive or ask for.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-USLFC7Jeyk702https://my.truevi.com/watch/s1Vm-E0dfUohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/s1Vm-E0dfUo/hqdefault.jpgReceiving the kingdom of God: The parable of the sowerThis sermon explores Jesus' parable of the sower from Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8, focusing on how individuals receive the kingdom of God. It examines the different types of soil—hard, rocky, thorny, and good—as metaphors for the condition of people's hearts and their receptivity to God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/s1Vm-E0dfUo1828https://my.truevi.com/watch/zX-w3b75yd4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zX-w3b75yd4/hqdefault.jpgThe bread of life we don't expectThis sermon explores the concept of the 'bread of life' as presented in John 6, contrasting the crowd's desire for physical sustenance with Jesus's call to believe in him for eternal life. It draws parallels between the Israelites' grumbling in the wilderness and contemporary struggles, emphasizing God's daily provision and the extraordinary grace found in ordinary life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zX-w3b75yd4883https://my.truevi.com/watch/nimQZWDAOBshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nimQZWDAOBs/hqdefault.jpgInappropriate ways to interpret the BibleThis segment discusses various inappropriate methods of biblical interpretation. It warns against turning biblical themes into exclusive filters, allegorizing stories that are presented as factual, and using numbering systems to find hidden messages.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nimQZWDAOBs449https://my.truevi.com/watch/shcujy2-QZ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/shcujy2-QZ0/hqdefault.jpgWhy God included miraculous stories in the BibleThis video explores two reasons why the Bible contains miraculous stories that the world often dismisses as fairy tales. It explains that these accounts demonstrate God's power and confound the wisdom of the wise, serving to humble individuals and reveal God's nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/shcujy2-QZ0460https://my.truevi.com/watch/8GqGkqYrnPghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8GqGkqYrnPg/hqdefault.jpgReflecting on the sacrifice of Good FridayThis special Easter weekend program reflects on the events of Good Friday and Jesus's sacrifice. The hosts read from John 19, detailing Jesus's crucifixion and death, emphasizing the pain and the profound love demonstrated through this ultimate sacrifice. The segment highlights that Good Friday, though somber, is essential for understanding the joy of Resurrection Sunday and the gift of eternal life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8GqGkqYrnPg2960https://my.truevi.com/watch/1gT1gIwk2d0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1gT1gIwk2d0/hqdefault.jpgThe perspective of patience in James 5:7-12This episode explores James's teaching on patience, drawing from James 5:7-12. It encourages listeners to reframe waiting and suffering by fixing their hope on the return of Christ, strengthening their hearts, and refraining from complaining. The discussion emphasizes that Christian maturity involves active trust in a sovereign Savior.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1gT1gIwk2d01173https://my.truevi.com/watch/HR0qhP1WvNUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HR0qhP1WvNU/hqdefault.jpgWhat makes compassion distinctively Christian?Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and other women discuss the nature of Christian compassion, distinguishing it from worldly compassion. They explore how gospel compassion is rooted in hope, extends to the undeserving, and ultimately points to Christ rather than self.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HR0qhP1WvNU1518https://my.truevi.com/watch/oohxbQ73z_8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oohxbQ73z_8/hqdefault.jpgListening when we are hurtingThis sermon explores the human tendency to worsen situations when in pain, contrasting it with God's desire for mercy and healing. It challenges traditional interpretations of suffering in scripture, particularly the story of King David, by emphasizing God's compassionate nature as revealed through Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oohxbQ73z_84091https://my.truevi.com/watch/7sCEoP3V3K4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7sCEoP3V3K4/hqdefault.jpgChanging your thinking to live a life worthy of your callingThis message explores how to live a life worthy of your calling by changing your thinking. It emphasizes that while the penalty of sin is removed in Christ, the power of sin still needs to be wrestled with. The speaker encourages listeners to renew their minds and take every thought captive to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7sCEoP3V3K45342https://my.truevi.com/watch/1r44TqKmky8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1r44TqKmky8/hqdefault.jpgThe rod of Jesse and the key of DavidThis message explores two titles for the Messiah from the carol "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel": the Rod of Jesse and the Key of David. It delves into their Old Testament origins, revealing how the Rod of Jesse signifies Christ's humble beginnings and ultimate triumph, while the Key of David represents his absolute authority over salvation, death, and heaven.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1r44TqKmky81298https://my.truevi.com/watch/NljFDrc2h7Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NljFDrc2h7M/hqdefault.jpgHow Lot is considered a righteous man in the BibleThis discussion explores how Lot, despite his many questionable and unrighteous actions described in the Old Testament, is referred to as a righteous man in 2 Peter 2:7. The hosts examine different interpretations of Lot's righteousness, including his faith, his contrast to the wickedness of Sodom, and the possibility of later repentance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NljFDrc2h7M1886https://my.truevi.com/watch/jEn1cAsQIdEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jEn1cAsQIdE/hqdefault.jpgThe inevitability of growth, the coming harvest, and the mustard seedThis sermon explores three motivations for engaging in God's mission, drawn from two parables in Mark chapter four. It emphasizes that God's kingdom will inevitably grow, that a future harvest and judgment await, and that small beginnings can lead to vast outcomes. The message encourages believers to participate in God's work with assurance, urgency, and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jEn1cAsQIdE2085https://my.truevi.com/watch/VmSp0licfQIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VmSp0licfQI/hqdefault.jpgPaul and Silas: Singing in prisonThis sermon explores the story of Paul and Silas in prison, highlighting their ability to praise God and sing hymns despite their circumstances. It draws parallels to modern-day struggles, emphasizing that true freedom comes from being a prisoner of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VmSp0licfQI3279https://my.truevi.com/watch/TRDm2NiRhO8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TRDm2NiRhO8/hqdefault.jpgFanning the flame of God's gift through perseveranceThis message explores the biblical truth that while God's gift of salvation ensures perseverance, believers are also called to actively nurture this gift. It emphasizes that the power to overcome life's challenges and temptations comes through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, enabling believers to fan their faith into flame.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRDm2NiRhO83506https://my.truevi.com/watch/hQcLRgXTfh4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hQcLRgXTfh4/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible's personal, powerful, and practical impactReverend Ken Robinson shares three ways the Bible affects believers: personally, powerfully, and practically. He emphasizes the importance of personal engagement with scripture, its divine inspiration, and its transformative power in daily life and ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hQcLRgXTfh41982https://my.truevi.com/watch/PceB8joDM_ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PceB8joDM_g/hqdefault.jpgMiracles in the movement: The healing of the lame manThis sermon explores the story of Peter and John healing a lame man at the temple gate, emphasizing that God desires to exchange our old lives for new ones. It highlights the Holy Spirit's empowerment for believers to actively participate in God's work, rather than being passive bystanders. The message concludes by stressing that miracles are often conditioned by our obedience to act on our faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PceB8joDM_g1498https://my.truevi.com/watch/vtftc0k4SAYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vtftc0k4SAY/hqdefault.jpgGod delights in you: A devotional on Psalm 18This devotional explores Psalm 18, focusing on God's active role in rescuing and supporting individuals. It encourages listeners to prayerfully imagine God's love and delight, particularly for those who struggle to experience this reality. The session concludes with a prayer for God's presence and guidance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vtftc0k4SAY600https://my.truevi.com/watch/V7QtrzuDOr8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V7QtrzuDOr8/hqdefault.jpgPrayer as a mother's first and best responseThis discussion emphasizes prayer as a mother's primary and most effective response to the challenges of motherhood, rather than a last resort. It highlights how prayer, particularly praying God's word, can transform a mother and, consequently, her home and future generations. The conversation also addresses common struggles Christian mothers face in consistent prayer and offers practical encouragement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V7QtrzuDOr8970https://my.truevi.com/watch/sdVL87Gu2uEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sdVL87Gu2uE/hqdefault.jpgHow an atheist detective evaluated the Gospels as reliable eyewitness accountsA former atheist and cold-case detective explains how he applied criminal trial criteria to assess the Gospels' reliability. He discusses the nature of eyewitness testimony, including variations and apparent contradictions, and how these align with what he observes in real-world investigations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sdVL87Gu2uE888https://my.truevi.com/watch/N0Kh0HR9LVYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N0Kh0HR9LVY/hqdefault.jpgKay Arthur on knowing God's word and trusting His sovereigntyKay Arthur shares her lifelong commitment to God's Word and the importance of knowing God deeply. She discusses how God's sovereignty has sustained her through personal trials, including her husband's suicide, her late husband Jack's Alzheimer's, and her own battle with Parkinson's. Arthur encourages listeners to immerse themselves in Scripture to navigate life's challenges and stand firm in their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N0Kh0HR9LVY2452https://my.truevi.com/watch/6kwg-7HeXNIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6kwg-7HeXNI/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding grief and finding hope in lossThis discussion explores the universal experience of grief, emphasizing that it is a natural and unavoidable response to various forms of loss, not just death. It highlights the importance of acknowledging feelings during grief and offers biblical perspectives on finding hope amidst sorrow.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6kwg-7HeXNI1220https://my.truevi.com/watch/BiZzKbX-MX8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BiZzKbX-MX8/hqdefault.jpgChrist sat down at the right hand of GodThe Apostle Paul draws on rich imagery to explain the significance of Christ being seated at the right hand of God. This act signifies that Christ's single sacrifice for sins was offered for all time, bringing an end to the continuous sacrifices of the Old Testament priesthood. His sitting down means the wrestling and fighting to appease God are over.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BiZzKbX-MX8302https://my.truevi.com/watch/TL2hBbFJK8Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TL2hBbFJK8M/hqdefault.jpgThe story of Christmas: God with usThis Christmas Eve service celebrates the birth of Jesus, Emmanuel, meaning "God with us." The message emphasizes that Jesus is the reason for the season, offering redemption, a fresh start, and freedom. It encourages believers to share this story, reminding them that God is always working and that fear dissipates when God is involved.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TL2hBbFJK8M4651https://my.truevi.com/watch/zKKgUZ0-0G8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zKKgUZ0-0G8/hqdefault.jpgMichael Horton responds to Tom Holland's claims about Martin Luther's theologyMichael Horton addresses historian Tom Holland's interpretation of Martin Luther's theology, particularly Holland's assertion that Luther's faith was a "love affair" rather than a doctrine. Horton examines Holland's claims regarding the Reformation's impact on secularization and the nature of Luther's personal experience and theological discoveries.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zKKgUZ0-0G81213https://my.truevi.com/watch/4umcSKPwJUohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4umcSKPwJUo/hqdefault.jpgPastor Jim Thomas and TJ Tims discuss Psalm 90Pastor Jim Thomas and Pastor TJ Tims discuss Psalm 90, a prayer of Moses. They explore how the psalm addresses the brevity of life and the importance of seeking God's presence and wisdom to make the best use of our days.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4umcSKPwJUo1298https://my.truevi.com/watch/Vqo3NMiWfzYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vqo3NMiWfzY/hqdefault.jpgCultivating a heart for home by embracing God's prioritiesA woman shares her journey of seeking significance through career and service, only to find unfulfillment. Through studying Titus 2, she discovers God's priorities for women, particularly concerning the home, and the dangers of idolatry in seeking recognition and worldly approval.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vqo3NMiWfzY1228https://my.truevi.com/watch/6b_9O6UULqshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6b_9O6UULqs/hqdefault.jpgGod's love: For us, in us, through usThis episode explores the profound nature of God's love, moving beyond pop psychology to a theological understanding. It delves into how God's love is experienced as salvation, sanctification, and ultimately, as a call to serve others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6b_9O6UULqs2152https://my.truevi.com/watch/ExjWd7enCxYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ExjWd7enCxY/hqdefault.jpgListeners share how the Book of Esther series impacted their livesNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shares letters and emails from listeners who were impacted by the Revive Our Hearts series on the Book of Esther. Women discuss how the series spoke to them about God's providence, trusting God, waiting on God's timing, overcoming pride, and finding peace and joy in their current season of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ExjWd7enCxY1520https://my.truevi.com/watch/asrfLcV1WAEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/asrfLcV1WAE/hqdefault.jpgThe power of kindness in Christian womanhoodThis discussion explores the biblical mandate for Christian women to exhibit kindness, highlighting its transformative power in daily interactions and as a reflection of God's own kindness. It emphasizes that kindness, even in small acts, can profoundly impact others and is a core attribute of biblical womanhood.https://www.youtube.com/embed/asrfLcV1WAE1242https://my.truevi.com/watch/OSeBejfUm5ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OSeBejfUm5o/hqdefault.jpgSpiritual disciplines we forget about: Scripture memorization, fasting, and singingThis program explores three spiritual disciplines that are often overlooked: scripture memorization, fasting, and singing. Glenna Marshall shares practical tips for memorizing scripture, including a unique shower method. Erin Davis discusses the biblical basis and benefits of fasting, drawing insights from Jesus' 40-day fast. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth encourages believers to embrace singing as a heartfelt expression of worship and a sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OSeBejfUm5o1542https://my.truevi.com/watch/RxXn6GGspJ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RxXn6GGspJ0/hqdefault.jpgGod is a father to the fatherlessThis program explores the impact of fatherlessness and the pain it can cause, highlighting how God offers redemption and can be a father to the fatherless through Jesus. It emphasizes that through Christ, individuals can receive everything they longed for in life, even if their earthly father was absent or caused hurt.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RxXn6GGspJ01923https://my.truevi.com/watch/U3ex6IWI98Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U3ex6IWI98A/hqdefault.jpgRemember you must die: Living in light of death fuels Christian hopeThis sermon explores the Latin phrase "memento mori," meaning "remember you must die," and its profound implications for Christian living. By contemplating our mortality, we are encouraged to embrace God's patience, pursue personal holiness, and find hope in Christ's victory over death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U3ex6IWI98A2548https://my.truevi.com/watch/iq4Mqpc6O2Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iq4Mqpc6O2M/hqdefault.jpgGod's provision for a child with a rare genetic diagnosisMichelle Leach shares her family's journey with their daughter Blair, who has a rare genetic diagnosis. She recounts a specific instance of God's provision for Blair's needs through an unexpected connection with another mother and the miraculous transport of a specialized stroller.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iq4Mqpc6O2M715https://my.truevi.com/watch/egQ6jLMypR4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/egQ6jLMypR4/hqdefault.jpgA mother's faithful prayers for her prodigal son, part 1Angela Yuan shares the beginning of her journey praying for her son Christopher, who was expelled from dental school and living a homosexual lifestyle. Despite years of no visible change, Angela held onto God's promises and continued to pray, even making a prayer closet in her home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/egQ6jLMypR41572https://my.truevi.com/watch/FJqHsFbXTJwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FJqHsFbXTJw/hqdefault.jpgIf God is for us, who can be against us?This sermon explores the profound question from Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" It delves into the nature of sin as primarily against God and how God's righteousness, manifested through Jesus Christ, justifies believers. The message emphasizes that in Christ, there is no condemnation, and God's justifying work overcomes all opposition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FJqHsFbXTJw4627https://my.truevi.com/watch/Etg-XVqpHHghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Etg-XVqpHHg/hqdefault.jpgGod's design and purpose for human lifeThis sermon explores Psalm 139, focusing on how God intricately designs and determines the days of each individual. It contrasts biblical truth with secular views on human origins and destiny, emphasizing God's sovereignty over every aspect of life, from conception to eternity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Etg-XVqpHHg2326https://my.truevi.com/watch/RyrRBhcHvughttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RyrRBhcHvug/hqdefault.jpgCain's downward spiral: Apathy, anger, and murderThis sermon explores the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4, highlighting Cain's initial apathy towards God that leads to jealousy, anger, and ultimately, the first murder. The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God with our 'first and best' in all aspects of life, including time and finances, to avoid a similar downward spiral of sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RyrRBhcHvug4806https://my.truevi.com/watch/4tAbtpjXIsIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4tAbtpjXIsI/hqdefault.jpgGotQuestions.org: Answering questions about faith with gentleness and respectShay Hoodman, founder of GotQuestions.org, shares the ministry's mission to answer questions about God's Word. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared to give answers with gentleness and respect, as outlined in 1 Peter 3:15.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4tAbtpjXIsI2034https://my.truevi.com/watch/ETmZvx_BeIYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ETmZvx_BeIY/hqdefault.jpgRemembering, being confident in, and getting busy with God's callThis message encourages listeners to reflect on their personal calling to ministry, drawing parallels with Peter's recommissioning in John 21. It emphasizes remembering the initial call, maintaining confidence despite past failures, and actively engaging in the work God has prepared.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ETmZvx_BeIY1370https://my.truevi.com/watch/CTQanooQImMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CTQanooQImM/hqdefault.jpgNo condemnation for those in Christ JesusThis teaching explores Romans 8:1-4, focusing on the concept of no condemnation for believers in Christ. It differentiates between conviction and condemnation, emphasizing that being "in Christ" is a positional truth, not dependent on perfect performance. The discussion also touches on translation issues in Romans 8:1 and the role of the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CTQanooQImM2936https://my.truevi.com/watch/zloPl0ns_oUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zloPl0ns_oU/hqdefault.jpgLake Avenue Church Sunday service, December 29, 2024This is a recording of the Sunday service at Lake Avenue Church on December 29, 2024. The service includes worship music, a time of prayer, and a message from Amir, the director of Care Ministries.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zloPl0ns_oU6341https://my.truevi.com/watch/hrwNGfdTXaUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hrwNGfdTXaU/hqdefault.jpgSummit Ministries: Equipping a generation for purpose and truthThis video highlights how Summit Ministries addresses the widespread lack of purpose among young people by offering a transformative experience. Attendees engage with leaders, build networks, and develop critical thinking skills to understand and defend truth in a challenging world. The program aims to equip individuals to become influential leaders in various fields, grounded in their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hrwNGfdTXaU342https://my.truevi.com/watch/e2WihUwz4ashttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e2WihUwz4as/hqdefault.jpgEsther: The battle between two kingdomsThis message explores the intensifying conflict between the kingdom of man and the kingdom of God, as exemplified by Haman and Mordecai. It highlights the long-standing enmity between the Amalekites and the Jews, tracing its roots through generations of partial obedience and its implications for future choices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e2WihUwz4as1549https://my.truevi.com/watch/c-S76SsUcqshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c-S76SsUcqs/hqdefault.jpgGenerosity is made possible by grace and compelled by the Holy SpiritThis message explores how generosity is rooted in God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit, drawing insights from the book of Acts. It challenges listeners to embrace a generous lifestyle, moving beyond minimum giving to impact the world for Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c-S76SsUcqs3118https://my.truevi.com/watch/-4ihvaw-JJIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-4ihvaw-JJI/hqdefault.jpgA man's journey from divorce and irresponsibility to faith and ministryA man recounts his life after a difficult divorce, marked by irresponsible behavior, and his eventual encounter with Christ. He shares how this transformation led him to a call to ministry and a renewed relationship with his wife, building a solid foundation for their family.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-4ihvaw-JJI346https://my.truevi.com/watch/u7C5SATFPz8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u7C5SATFPz8/hqdefault.jpgGod's purpose for your lifeThis message explores how to understand and align with God's purpose for your life, even amidst unexpected challenges. It emphasizes seeking God's will through prayer, scripture, and community, rather than conforming to worldly patterns.https://www.youtube.com/embed/u7C5SATFPz84664https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZwBkRqnQyTghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZwBkRqnQyTg/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding justification by faith and worksThis segment addresses the apparent contradiction between James 2:24, which states justification by works, and other scriptures emphasizing salvation by faith alone. It clarifies that James is discussing the proof of faith through works, not the initial act of being set right with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZwBkRqnQyTg1713https://my.truevi.com/watch/sPk9sGrwpB0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sPk9sGrwpB0/hqdefault.jpgThe Ten Commandments: From hopelessness to happinessPastor Greg Laurie explores the Ten Commandments, emphasizing that they are not obsolete but absolute. He explains how internalizing these divine instructions can lead to a happy life, contrasting them with the widespread unhappiness in society.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sPk9sGrwpB01554https://my.truevi.com/watch/1J_w5XHQwRIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1J_w5XHQwRI/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding types of trauma and their effectsThis podcast episode explores various types of trauma, including acute, chronic, vicarious, and developmental trauma. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of trauma and its widespread impact on individuals and society. It also addresses the importance of recognizing and safely processing trauma for healing and wholeness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1J_w5XHQwRI2874https://my.truevi.com/watch/QwS86Qs121Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QwS86Qs121M/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is my shepherd: The pearl of the PsalmsPsalm 23 is called the pearl of the Psalms because it is a psalm about the shepherd, not the sheep. It begins and ends with the name of God, Yahweh, and emphasizes God's active role in providing, restoring, comforting, refreshing, and pursuing us. The opening statement, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," encapsulates the entire psalm.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QwS86Qs121M2459https://my.truevi.com/watch/PNCJPJipL-Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PNCJPJipL-Q/hqdefault.jpgRevelation 7: The sealed, singing, and satisfied people of GodThis sermon explores Revelation chapter 7, focusing on the vision of God's redeemed people. It highlights how they are sealed by God, sing in worship, and find ultimate satisfaction in His presence, even amidst tribulation. The message emphasizes God's sovereignty and protection over His people throughout history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PNCJPJipL-Q1996https://my.truevi.com/watch/bS5JTquvXTQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bS5JTquvXTQ/hqdefault.jpgBiblical faith is shockingly honest and hopefulThis devotional explores how biblical faith is characterized by honesty and hope, never asking individuals to deny reality or suppress emotions. It emphasizes that true faith allows one to confront life's darkest realities through the lens of God's attributes, providing clarity and peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bS5JTquvXTQ555https://my.truevi.com/watch/zBUb718OwuIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zBUb718OwuI/hqdefault.jpgStay awake: A wake-up call to anticipate Jesus' returnThis sermon emphasizes the importance of staying awake and being prepared for Jesus' return, drawing parallels to a doorkeeper's duty. It challenges listeners to address areas of their lives they've compartmentalized, urging them to respond with urgency to the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBUb718OwuI4695https://my.truevi.com/watch/lgG7Z1LDbYEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lgG7Z1LDbYE/hqdefault.jpgMeeting with Jesus: The living wordThis message explores the concept of Jesus as the living Word, drawing connections between the Old and New Testaments. It emphasizes Jesus's eternal nature and his fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging active engagement with scripture and a deeper relationship with Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lgG7Z1LDbYE5340https://my.truevi.com/watch/WhYvhi62sXYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WhYvhi62sXY/hqdefault.jpgAbiding in Christ: Living in light of his second coming, our identity, and his incarnationThis sermon explores what it means to abide in Christ, drawing insights from 1 John 2:28-3:10. It examines how the second coming of Jesus, our identity as children of God, and the incarnation of Christ inform and motivate our faith and obedience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WhYvhi62sXY2090https://my.truevi.com/watch/rm52j_BF7RUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rm52j_BF7RU/hqdefault.jpgHonoring wives as the weaker vesselThis discussion explores the biblical instruction for husbands to honor their wives as the weaker vessel. It clarifies that this weakness is not a cause for exploitation or dishonor, but rather a call for protection and deference, akin to valuing a fragile, priceless object. The conversation highlights that men are to use their strength to protect and serve, not to dominate or abuse.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rm52j_BF7RU453https://my.truevi.com/watch/xg8U_juo_DYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xg8U_juo_DY/hqdefault.jpgThe philosophy of the self and Christian identityThis talk explores how the philosophy of the self, particularly existentialism, influences modern culture and individual identity. It discusses how this worldview, often absorbed from sources like Disney movies, can conflict with a Christian understanding of identity in Christ. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and rejecting worldly philosophies to fully grasp the truth of one's God-given identity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xg8U_juo_DY490https://my.truevi.com/watch/jOvyiN4hiPIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jOvyiN4hiPI/hqdefault.jpgA woman's journey from familiar spirits to the gospelA woman who claims to speak with spirits, including a 'family' Jesus, is confronted with biblical teachings on familiar spirits and the Ten Commandments. Through a discussion of her sins and God's law, she is led to understand her need for the gospel and God's mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jOvyiN4hiPI576https://my.truevi.com/watch/1VRN-ZanD_8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VRN-ZanD_8/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel, not the papacy, creates the churchThis episode argues that the papacy denies the gospel and hinders the preaching of Christ, thereby ceasing to be what it claims. The hosts contend that the living voice guiding the church is the preaching of the gospel, which sets people free through the forgiveness of sins.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1VRN-ZanD_82175https://my.truevi.com/watch/i0nUKTewaVkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i0nUKTewaVk/hqdefault.jpgHow to mature out of the cage stageThis video defines the 'cage stage' as a period of intense, often confrontational, new faith. It explains that leaving this stage is a process of sanctification, not an instant event. The discussion emphasizes the roles of the local church, proper Bible reading, and family involvement in fostering spiritual maturity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i0nUKTewaVk353https://my.truevi.com/watch/jpQvUzEABvshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jpQvUzEABvs/hqdefault.jpgRelief will come: Trusting God in winter seasonsThis message concludes a series on the Book of Esther, reminding listeners that God is active even when hidden. It encourages trusting God's power and faithfulness during difficult times, emphasizing that relief will come and that God works all things for good.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jpQvUzEABvs3906https://my.truevi.com/watch/JPAM7qZssjshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JPAM7qZssjs/hqdefault.jpgReclaiming biblical definitions of words to shape cultureThis discussion emphasizes the power of words with biblical definitions to transform culture. It highlights how redefinitions of crucial terms by those opposed to the Gospel have led to cultural shifts and confusion. The segment advocates for the church to restore words to their God-given meanings, grounding them in the ultimate authority of scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JPAM7qZssjs3198https://my.truevi.com/watch/GIPFHa6VZuchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GIPFHa6VZuc/hqdefault.jpgThe body of Christ: Connectedness and communityThis sermon explores the biblical concept of the body of Christ, emphasizing how every member is indispensable and interconnected. Drawing from Mark 10 and Paul's epistles, it highlights Jesus' elevation of the marginalized and the call to live as one body, impacting each other practically and spiritually.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GIPFHa6VZuc916https://my.truevi.com/watch/W4HiTG-x7jkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W4HiTG-x7jk/hqdefault.jpgSigning God's blank contract: The call to committed discipleshipDr. Joye Baker explains that after becoming a Christian, God asks believers to sign a "blank contract" representing their lives and His plan for them. This commitment moves individuals from being merely convinced disciples to becoming committed disciples, willing to deny themselves and follow Jesus wherever He leads. The message emphasizes that surrender to God's will is an ongoing, moment-by-moment choice, essential for deep intimacy with God and for the Holy Spirit to work in one's life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W4HiTG-x7jk1146https://my.truevi.com/watch/wptkx7RoUpMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wptkx7RoUpM/hqdefault.jpgPrayer and worship for freedom from chainsThis message explores how prayer and worship can lead to freedom from various forms of captivity, drawing parallels between Peter's release from prison in Acts 12 and contemporary struggles. It emphasizes the power of collective prayer and the importance of active participation in one's own deliverance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wptkx7RoUpM2397https://my.truevi.com/watch/mP4rFI8lAHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mP4rFI8lAHM/hqdefault.jpgContending with discontentment: The parable of Lazarus and the rich manThis message explores the concept of discontentment, drawing parallels between the biblical story of King Saul and the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. It highlights how a lack of contentment can lead to disobedience and a focus on worldly desires rather than God's will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mP4rFI8lAHM2884https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gqs_sqyvbZghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gqs_sqyvbZg/hqdefault.jpgThe transforming power of Jesus ChristThis sermon explores the transforming power of Jesus Christ, emphasizing how He can immediately turn fear into peace, forgive sins, break chains, and make dead bones come alive. The speaker shares a testimony of a man instantly healed of chronic back pain, highlighting the importance of gratitude for God's immediate work in our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gqs_sqyvbZg6733https://my.truevi.com/watch/wf4Fb-64GnYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wf4Fb-64GnY/hqdefault.jpgWorship service for the third Sunday of AdventThis worship service for the third Sunday of Advent includes scripture readings, carols, and a sermon. The associate pastor welcomes visitors and discusses the significance of God's story of creation and redemption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wf4Fb-64GnY4990https://my.truevi.com/watch/aQtuqkw697whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aQtuqkw697w/hqdefault.jpgThe heart of a servantThis message explores what it means to have a servant's heart, drawing parallels between the soil of a tangerine tree and the condition of our hearts. It emphasizes the importance of being rooted and established in faith, guarding our hearts, and submitting to God's will through quick obedience and agape love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aQtuqkw697w4365https://my.truevi.com/watch/hu7mrMFZVdghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hu7mrMFZVdg/hqdefault.jpgCharacter and flourishingThis sermon explores how character is essential for a flourishing life, emphasizing that true flourishing occurs when one's inner and outer worlds align. It highlights the impact of excellent character on others and its role in building trust within the community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hu7mrMFZVdg4730https://my.truevi.com/watch/5kHE6yzVXe0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5kHE6yzVXe0/hqdefault.jpgTed Liu's senior testimony: The sustaining faithfulness of Jesus Christ as the True VineTed Liu shares his senior testimony, reflecting on the sustaining faithfulness of Jesus Christ as the True Vine throughout his life. He recounts his journey of faith, his call to seminary, and the challenges he faced, including academic struggles, family trials, and health issues, all while learning to depend on the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5kHE6yzVXe0434https://my.truevi.com/watch/lxb0740TSochttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lxb0740TSoc/hqdefault.jpgThe three most important words in the book of JonahThis message explores the three words that change the narrative of the book of Jonah, highlighting God's awesome glory, the brokenness of the world due to sin, and the existence of powerful, rescuing grace. It emphasizes that these words reveal God's unrelenting grace and His commitment to drawing humanity back to Himself.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lxb0740TSoc335https://my.truevi.com/watch/k1crWND1h2Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/k1crWND1h2U/hqdefault.jpgThe Christ who stands at the doorThis sermon explores Revelation 3:14-22, focusing on Christ's message to the church in Laodicea. The speaker emphasizes Christ's truthfulness, his knowledge of their lukewarmness, and his patient invitation to open the door of their hearts to him. The message encourages self-examination and repentance, highlighting the promise of fellowship and shared reign for those who respond.https://www.youtube.com/embed/k1crWND1h2U5256https://my.truevi.com/watch/z1iNM0rGL54https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z1iNM0rGL54/hqdefault.jpgThe keys to reconciliation in Genesis 33This sermon explores the biblical account of Jacob and Esau's reconciliation in Genesis 33, highlighting courage, graciousness, and understanding as essential elements. It draws parallels between their story and the broader concept of reconciliation with God and others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z1iNM0rGL542415https://my.truevi.com/watch/QJDtDp9jg8Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJDtDp9jg8M/hqdefault.jpgThe authority of scripture and the sin of procrastinationThis sermon emphasizes the inerrancy and infallibility of Holy Scripture as the final authority for faith and practice, drawing parallels between the people of Haggai's time and contemporary society. It also addresses the sin of procrastination, urging readiness for God's call and immediate action on what needs to be done.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJDtDp9jg8M4256https://my.truevi.com/watch/kmLyxtImeYMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kmLyxtImeYM/hqdefault.jpgDebunking common myths about ChristmasThis message addresses several popular misconceptions surrounding Christmas, including the historicity of Jesus, the date of Christ's birth, the use of Christmas trees, and details about the wise men and angels. It aims to clarify these points by examining biblical passages and historical context.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kmLyxtImeYM2674https://my.truevi.com/watch/-RHlyb4Y51ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-RHlyb4Y51o/hqdefault.jpgThe pursuit of happiness through successMatt Messner shares his personal journey of seeking purpose and happiness through athletic achievement, only to find emptiness. He reflects on the pressure to succeed and the realization that true happiness is not found in worldly accomplishments, but in a deeper pursuit of faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-RHlyb4Y51o4508https://my.truevi.com/watch/ebaspn76mF8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ebaspn76mF8/hqdefault.jpgA celebration of the life of Jo Francis Handinero HowdeshellThis service celebrates the life of Jo Francis Handinero Howdeshell, a beloved wife, mother, friend, and sister in Christ. Speakers share memories of her unwavering faith, service, and impact on her community, reflecting on God's work in her life and the hope of resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ebaspn76mF84898https://my.truevi.com/watch/hWDVGXXUim4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hWDVGXXUim4/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit reveals God's wisdomThis message explores how God reveals His wisdom to believers through the Holy Spirit, contrasting it with the limited wisdom of this age. It emphasizes that spiritual understanding comes from God, not from human intellect or worldly philosophies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hWDVGXXUim43788https://my.truevi.com/watch/NvF7fkqcyWchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NvF7fkqcyWc/hqdefault.jpgJonah's anger at God's mercyThis sermon examines Jonah's reaction to God's mercy shown to Nineveh, highlighting how Jonah's anger reveals a heart that struggles with God's sovereignty and grace. It challenges listeners to reflect on their own hearts and whether God's mercy humbles them or makes them angry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NvF7fkqcyWc2047https://my.truevi.com/watch/F7sELaZqXY0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F7sELaZqXY0/hqdefault.jpgHow to keep your way pureThis message explores the question, "How can a young man keep his way pure?" by examining Psalm 119:9. It discusses both the initial gift of purity through Jesus Christ and the ongoing process of striving for a pure life in all areas, including spiritual, relational, and financial aspects. The speaker emphasizes that purity in one area affects all others and encourages listeners to ask themselves this vital question.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F7sELaZqXY04834https://my.truevi.com/watch/ccASBpzyhhwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ccASBpzyhhw/hqdefault.jpgGod's abundant provision for worshipThis sermon explores how God, through King Artaxerxes' decree, richly provides for his people's worship, offering a people, sacrifices, and abundant resources. It highlights that God's generosity extends to providing everything needed for right worship, culminating in the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccASBpzyhhw2531https://my.truevi.com/watch/JRRe7C6a5IUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JRRe7C6a5IU/hqdefault.jpgThe Feast of Pentecost: Birth of the Church and CommunityThis sermon explores Pentecost as an ancient festival celebrating the first wheat harvest and the receiving of the Torah. It connects these historical events to the birth of the church, both universally and locally, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in uniting and animating the community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JRRe7C6a5IU906https://my.truevi.com/watch/980tlVh30_Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/980tlVh30_U/hqdefault.jpgRemember and rejoice in difficult timesThis message explores the book of Habakkuk, highlighting how the prophet chose to remember God's past faithfulness and rejoice even amidst devastation. It encourages listeners to ask the right questions during hardship and to trust in God's unchanging nature, drawing parallels to personal experiences of loss and grief.https://www.youtube.com/embed/980tlVh30_U465https://my.truevi.com/watch/b46EvyrsUUghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b46EvyrsUUg/hqdefault.jpgThe power of God and the gospelThis message explores the concept of the gospel as the power of God, contrasting it with human attempts to find power and meaning. It emphasizes that the gospel is not a generic idea of God's love, but the specific person and work of Jesus Christ, who died for sins and rose again.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b46EvyrsUUg2227https://my.truevi.com/watch/K7J6FM-Mulghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K7J6FM-Mulg/hqdefault.jpgNick Vujicic shares his life story and the power of faithNick Vujicic, born without limbs, shares his personal journey and how faith in Jesus Christ has transformed his life. He speaks about overcoming challenges, finding purpose, and the importance of inviting others to experience God's love and salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K7J6FM-Mulg3554https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wkb5fyo-35chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wkb5fyo-35c/hqdefault.jpgExamining claims of Eastern Orthodoxy as the only true churchThis video addresses the assertion that the Eastern Orthodox Church is the sole true church due to its historical lineage. It challenges the historical accuracy of this claim and discusses the evolution of church practices over time. The speaker also highlights the issue of idolatry in some contemporary practices within Eastern Orthodoxy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wkb5fyo-35c305https://my.truevi.com/watch/aYa-rAlf8Pohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aYa-rAlf8Po/hqdefault.jpgThe awe of the Marys at the empty tombThis sermon explores the awe experienced by Mary Magdalene and the other Mary at the empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday. It highlights their dedication and devotion in seeking to anoint Jesus' body, only to discover God's greater plan through a divine disruption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aYa-rAlf8Po4817https://my.truevi.com/watch/oWEeeEnTwPYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oWEeeEnTwPY/hqdefault.jpgJesus's encounter with the Samaritan woman at the wellThis sermon explores Jesus's conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, highlighting the intentional transgression of social boundaries and the respect Jesus shows her. It contrasts this encounter with that of Nicodemus, emphasizing Jesus's direct initiation of the conversation and his revelation as the Messiah.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oWEeeEnTwPY1023https://my.truevi.com/watch/lG4nDX-4Myghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lG4nDX-4Myg/hqdefault.jpgWillie Rice discusses his nomination for Southern Baptist Convention presidentWillie Rice, pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, shares his journey and motivations for accepting the nomination for president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He discusses his vision for renewal within the convention, emphasizing the importance of local churches and pastors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lG4nDX-4Myg2459https://my.truevi.com/watch/5BDCrvxai68https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5BDCrvxai68/hqdefault.jpgA celebration of life for Wendell WattsFamily and friends gather to celebrate and remember the life of Wendell Watts. Speakers share stories and memories, highlighting his joy, love, and dedication to his family and the Lord. The service includes musical tributes and scripture readings by his grandchildren.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5BDCrvxai687992https://my.truevi.com/watch/geW2YEt4jd4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/geW2YEt4jd4/hqdefault.jpgWorshipful joy comes from following the star, not your heartThis sermon, the fourth in a series on Christmas Joy, explores the nature of worshipful joy as presented in Matthew 2:9-12. It argues that true joy is found by following God's leading, focusing on Christ's actions, and anticipating the future, rather than relying on personal desires or present circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/geW2YEt4jd41604https://my.truevi.com/watch/JyqCCU3dF5Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JyqCCU3dF5E/hqdefault.jpg神様の恵みと赦し: ダビデとヨナの物語から学ぶこのメッセージでは、ダビデとヨナの物語を通して、神様が私たちをどのように赦し、清め、そしてご自身の元へと連れ戻してくださるのかを学びます。どんな罪であっても、神様の恵みと愛は無限であり、私たちを回復へと導いてくださいます。https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyqCCU3dF5E2851https://my.truevi.com/watch/dMVOK-qQsQQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dMVOK-qQsQQ/hqdefault.jpgSpiritual surgery: Facing uncomfortable truths for your soul's healthThis message explores why the Bible reveals the painful past and present brokenness of humanity. It argues that acknowledging our spiritual disease is essential for receiving the spiritual surgery needed for our soul's health. The speaker encourages listeners to face uncomfortable truths and admit brokenness to receive the Savior's help.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dMVOK-qQsQQ306https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y2_u4fIimHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y2_u4fIimHM/hqdefault.jpgSix core principles for evangelism todayThis message outlines six core principles for evangelism, drawing from Colossians 4:2-6. It defines evangelism as making the gospel clear to non-Christians and emphasizes the importance of prayer, preaching, living a wise lifestyle, urgency, gracious conversation, and preparation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y2_u4fIimHM2358https://my.truevi.com/watch/EhwwlB7lxQUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EhwwlB7lxQU/hqdefault.jpgCalifornia churches push back against worship restrictionsThis segment features two California pastors, Sean Feucht and Greg Fairrington, who discuss their decisions to continue holding in-person worship services despite state-mandated restrictions. They share their perspectives on the importance of communal worship and the perceived unequal treatment of churches compared to other establishments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EhwwlB7lxQU2189https://my.truevi.com/watch/I8JBjtQBCPUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I8JBjtQBCPU/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve: Worship, seek, and trust GodThis Christmas Eve service encourages viewers to worship God like the wise men, seek God like the shepherds, and trust God like Mary and Joseph. The message emphasizes finding wonder in the presence of Christ and choosing faith, hope, and love during challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I8JBjtQBCPU2567https://my.truevi.com/watch/eRQkEjQZMBghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eRQkEjQZMBg/hqdefault.jpgDo you believe in the God who believes in you?This message explores the concept of steadfast faith, drawing parallels from the life of Elijah. It challenges listeners to consider if they believe in a God who not only exists but also cares for and provides for them, even amidst life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eRQkEjQZMBg4930https://my.truevi.com/watch/7zDboMF5ig0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7zDboMF5ig0/hqdefault.jpgThe problem of perfectionists, the Reformation in England, and hamartemaThis episode discusses the pitfalls of perfectionism, using examples from classical language studies and music to illustrate how an overly rigorous approach can be counterproductive. It also reviews a two-volume history of the Reformation in England by D'Aubigné, highlighting the importance of honest advocacy in historical accounts. Finally, the episode delves into the Greek word "hamartema," exploring its usage in the New Testament regarding sin, particularly in relation to sexual immorality.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7zDboMF5ig0846https://my.truevi.com/watch/sFL7N2waX4Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sFL7N2waX4Q/hqdefault.jpgThe Southern Baptist Convention: Concerns and calls for accountabilityThis discussion addresses current concerns within the Southern Baptist Convention, including issues of leadership integrity, the handling of critical race theory, and the location of the upcoming annual meeting. The speakers emphasize the importance of accountability for leaders and institutions within the SBC.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sFL7N2waX4Q1846https://my.truevi.com/watch/9VUz0qOE9IEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9VUz0qOE9IE/hqdefault.jpgChristian friendship: Glorifying God in relationshipsThis video discusses the Christian understanding of friendship, contrasting it with secular views that prioritize personal benefit. It emphasizes that true Christian friendship is oriented towards glorifying God, rather than solely focusing on what one receives from others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9VUz0qOE9IE337https://my.truevi.com/watch/53LLHgFDV9Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/53LLHgFDV9Y/hqdefault.jpgJesus's final request: Experiencing divine loveThis sermon explores Jesus's final request in John 17, focusing on the nature of divine love. It challenges cultural understandings of love as a feeling or something easy, emphasizing God's eternal, triune love and how Christians can experience it now and in eternity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/53LLHgFDV9Y1956https://my.truevi.com/watch/ue83WCldGC4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ue83WCldGC4/hqdefault.jpgWhy godly Christians disagree about women serving as pastorsThis podcast episode explores why sincere, Bible-loving Christians hold differing views on women serving as pastors. It delves into the complexities of interpreting biblical passages, distinguishing between spiritual gifts and church offices, and the historical context of women's roles in the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ue83WCldGC41800https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ck4ZR9CsZn4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ck4ZR9CsZn4/hqdefault.jpgReinterpreting the ages of the biblical patriarchsThis video explores the challenges of interpreting the long lifespans of biblical patriarchs, considering both archaeological and biblical evidence. It questions traditional chronologies and proposes a re-evaluation of how these ages are understood within the context of ancient Near Eastern literature and historical records.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ck4ZR9CsZn43330https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jg64Jl21TZIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jg64Jl21TZI/hqdefault.jpgGod's perfect timing and the gift of salvationPastor Greg Laurie discusses how God's timing is always perfect, using Abraham's faith as an example. He also explains that salvation is a gift received through faith in Jesus Christ, not through good works or adherence to the law.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jg64Jl21TZI1642https://my.truevi.com/watch/rV8TvdJBvdMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rV8TvdJBvdM/hqdefault.jpgRevive Our Hearts: Partner appreciation eventNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Dana Gresh host a partner appreciation event for Revive Our Hearts. They share testimonies of how the ministry has impacted lives, including a woman who found freedom from a drinking problem and a family whose faith was strengthened. The event also features updates on new initiatives, such as a podcast for young girls, and a health update from Robert Wolgemuth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rV8TvdJBvdM3704https://my.truevi.com/watch/rnJS1aovp1Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rnJS1aovp1M/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the Good ShepherdThis passage from John 10 reveals Jesus as the Good Shepherd, who is the exclusive way to God and offers abundant life. He lays down his life for his sheep, establishing a deeply personal and loving relationship with them. Through his resurrection, he promises eternal life to all who believe.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rnJS1aovp1M334https://my.truevi.com/watch/hYG3moddP1Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hYG3moddP1U/hqdefault.jpgThe forgotten third pillar of the Reformation: The priesthood of all believersThis seminar explores the concept of the priesthood of all believers, identifying it as a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of the Reformation. It highlights how this doctrine, championed by Luther, contrasts with the clergy-centric practices of his time and challenges contemporary pastor-centric church models. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recovering this pillar for a more effective and biblically aligned ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hYG3moddP1U3445https://my.truevi.com/watch/E2KyZKJ0BnQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E2KyZKJ0BnQ/hqdefault.jpgThe testimony of the spirit in your lifeThis sermon explores the story of Thomas and how it challenges the idea that faith must be anti-reason or that spiritual knowledge is unreliable. It emphasizes that Jesus desires a life of faith for all people, a life filled with the Spirit, peace, and mutual love within a community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E2KyZKJ0BnQ4026https://my.truevi.com/watch/AJXVbH3rh2shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AJXVbH3rh2s/hqdefault.jpgHow Jesus prays for mothersKristen Wetherell and Dana Gresh discuss how Jesus's prayer in John 17 provides a model for mothers to pray for their children. They explore how Jesus prays for protection from evil, anchoring in truth, and sanctification, encouraging mothers to apply these principles in their own prayers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AJXVbH3rh2s1861https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ow1ltyI9Icohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ow1ltyI9Ico/hqdefault.jpgExplaining why Jesus ate the Passover meal before the day of preparationThis video addresses the question of why Jesus ate the Passover meal before the day of preparation, given that all four Gospels state he was crucified on the day of preparation. It clarifies the meaning of the "day of preparation" and reconciles the chronology of events with John 18:28 by explaining the broader context of the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ow1ltyI9Ico326https://my.truevi.com/watch/-gpr58_0Qishttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-gpr58_0Qis/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical counseling movement at Westminster Theological SeminaryThis talk traces the history of biblical counseling, from its ancient roots in pastoral care to its modern revitalization at Westminster Theological Seminary. It highlights the shift from secular psychological approaches back to the church's role in providing God-centered counsel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-gpr58_0Qis2981https://my.truevi.com/watch/Hr4hPHCkblwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hr4hPHCkblw/hqdefault.jpgDe la confusión a la claridad: ¿Es la pandemia una señal del fin del mundo?Este mensaje aborda la confusión y el caos en el mundo, preguntando si la pandemia actual es una señal del fin de los tiempos. Se exploran diferentes interpretaciones de las profecías bíblicas sobre el fin del mundo y se ofrece una perspectiva sobre cómo entender estas profecías y la presencia de Dios en el pasado, presente y futuro.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hr4hPHCkblw3724https://my.truevi.com/watch/XbI4CwXNaJghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XbI4CwXNaJg/hqdefault.jpgThe power of being a light in a dark generationThis message explores the biblical call for believers to be a light in a darkened world, drawing from Matthew 5:14-15. It emphasizes the importance of daily rekindling one's spiritual light and understanding the gospel's power to transform lives and overcome challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XbI4CwXNaJg4756https://my.truevi.com/watch/5QbvNTPfoKQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5QbvNTPfoKQ/hqdefault.jpgHow to powerfully impact the next generationThis message explores how to make a generational impact by seeing others as God sees them, challenging them to be wholehearted after God, and encouraging them with God's promises and blessings. Drawing from David's charge to Solomon, it emphasizes the importance of pouring into the lives of those less experienced.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5QbvNTPfoKQ2250https://my.truevi.com/watch/oM05Jgu-a4Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oM05Jgu-a4M/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the way, the truth, and the lifeThis message explores the exclusive claim of Jesus Christ as the only path to God, contrasting it with modern perspectives on religious diversity. It references a former mobster's research into world religions and an AI's evaluation of belief systems, both concluding that Christianity offers the most comprehensive explanation of reality with the fewest unsupported assumptions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oM05Jgu-a4M5488https://my.truevi.com/watch/ui9Jkh8inAUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ui9Jkh8inAU/hqdefault.jpgYou cannot serve both God and moneyThis sermon explores the biblical truth that money is not neutral and can become a master, personified as Mammon, a power that enslaves. The speaker challenges the audience to consider who is truly in charge of their financial lives and how this impacts their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ui9Jkh8inAU6263https://my.truevi.com/watch/7LQ0lOnTZLYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7LQ0lOnTZLY/hqdefault.jpgRichard Baxter on God's presence in afflictionPastor Jim Thomas shares a devotional reading from Richard Baxter, a Puritan writer, who encourages believers not to be discouraged by difficulties. Baxter emphasizes that God is on their side, even in affliction and persecution, and will enable them to overwhelmingly conquer through Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7LQ0lOnTZLY301https://my.truevi.com/watch/gHu2_1P-Hhwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gHu2_1P-Hhw/hqdefault.jpgThe impact of older women's prayers and discipleshipNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and guests discuss the profound influence older women can have through prayer and intentional discipleship, drawing parallels to Anna from Luke Chapter 2. They share examples of women who have significantly impacted others' faith journeys through consistent prayer, encouragement, and sharing God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gHu2_1P-Hhw1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/63suDBGmIpohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/63suDBGmIpo/hqdefault.jpgNew England Baptists advocate for pre-born lives in a pro-choice regionTerry Dorset, Executive Director of the Baptist Churches of New England, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities New England Baptists face in advocating for pre-born lives in a largely abortion-permissive region. He highlights how cooperation with other state conventions and local churches makes pro-life ministry possible, including through the ERLC's Psalm 139 project.https://www.youtube.com/embed/63suDBGmIpo1340https://my.truevi.com/watch/N5-m8ITnGMkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N5-m8ITnGMk/hqdefault.jpgFinding identity in God, not in workThis discussion explores the danger of tying one's identity and purpose to vocation or accomplishments. It argues that true identity and meaning are found in a relationship with God, which frees individuals to engage in all good works without being enslaved by them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N5-m8ITnGMk1414https://my.truevi.com/watch/bk9IH4jibkwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bk9IH4jibkw/hqdefault.jpgLoving those who live in unrepentant rebellion against GodThis segment addresses the challenges of maintaining relationships with loved ones who are living in ways that appear to be in unrepentant rebellion against God. It emphasizes the importance of loving them, even when their choices are difficult to accept, and offers guidance on how to navigate these relationships while still upholding biblical truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bk9IH4jibkw695https://my.truevi.com/watch/EUdJ0lmrWTMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EUdJ0lmrWTM/hqdefault.jpgThe cosmic reality of the Jesus storyThis video explores how the supernatural aspects of the Jesus story have been normalized, leading to a loss of its cosmic significance. It challenges viewers to consider the biblical narrative through an ancient Near Eastern lens, revealing the pervasive cosmic reality within the scriptures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EUdJ0lmrWTM5359https://my.truevi.com/watch/CmMd63qLEmUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CmMd63qLEmU/hqdefault.jpgGod's call to Abram and Nick's friendsThis video shares two stories of individuals and groups responding to God's call, even when it was difficult. It highlights how Abram and Sarah, despite their age, obeyed God's command to leave their home, and how Nick and his friends found a way to support a hospitalized friend during a pandemic.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CmMd63qLEmU374https://my.truevi.com/watch/nciO4BSbxaUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nciO4BSbxaU/hqdefault.jpgThe preeminence of Christ as our identityPastor Mark Carson introduces the book of Colossians, emphasizing its relevance for believers today. He highlights Paul's purpose in writing the letter: to encourage believers, provide foundational doctrine about Jesus's deity, warn against false teachers, and reveal Christ's preeminence in all aspects of life. The message underscores that true identity is found in Christ alone, not in worldly pursuits or philosophies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nciO4BSbxaU6124https://my.truevi.com/watch/L_IlgUtdTdEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/L_IlgUtdTdE/hqdefault.jpgDavid's mighty men and the defeat of giantsThis sermon examines four incidents from 2 Samuel 21 where David's servants defeat Philistine giants. It highlights the collective effort in these victories and foreshadows the ultimate triumph over spiritual enemies through Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/L_IlgUtdTdE2136https://my.truevi.com/watch/yZrA_vyQSvUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yZrA_vyQSvU/hqdefault.jpgMade alive in Christ through graceThis sermon explores the core Christian concept of being made alive in Christ through God's grace, as presented in Ephesians chapter 2. It contrasts a performance-based religion with the understanding that salvation is a gift, not earned by human effort. The message emphasizes that grace makes the first move and has the last word, leading to a life of joy-filled surrender and purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yZrA_vyQSvU1622https://my.truevi.com/watch/F1n0Lg3OE_chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F1n0Lg3OE_c/hqdefault.jpgYour love for Jesus is fragile but unconquerableThis sermon explores the nature of a Christian's love for Jesus, drawing parallels between the fragility and unconquerability of marble and the Apostle Peter's love. It emphasizes that while our love for Jesus may be fragile, its unconquerable nature stems from God's unwavering love for us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F1n0Lg3OE_c2266https://my.truevi.com/watch/4hlzSH75TZEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4hlzSH75TZE/hqdefault.jpgDallas Theological Seminary 2020 virtual commencement ceremonyThis video documents the 2020 commencement ceremony for Dallas Theological Seminary, which was held virtually. The ceremony includes prayers, scripture readings, and addresses to the graduating class, faculty, staff, and board members. It also honors two retiring professors and two deceased board members.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4hlzSH75TZE5826https://my.truevi.com/watch/PcbK547Zse8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PcbK547Zse8/hqdefault.jpgSanctification and self-control: focusing on JesusThis message explores Christian self-control as a matter of sanctification, emphasizing that God desires a change of heart and right motives, not merely external behavioral modification. True self-control flows from focusing on Jesus and becoming more like Him, rather than solely on sin or self-effort.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PcbK547Zse8486https://my.truevi.com/watch/_58PH4A3wtkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_58PH4A3wtk/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig responds to Alex O'Connor on meaning, suffering, and evidence for beliefDr. William Lane Craig offers a Christian apologetic response to clips from Alex O'Connor's appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast. Craig addresses O'Connor's arguments regarding the Euthyphro dilemma applied to meaning, the evolutionary explanation of meaning, the evidential value of a changed life, and the problem of suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_58PH4A3wtk3456https://my.truevi.com/watch/apoCcEKwLMohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/apoCcEKwLMo/hqdefault.jpgHumility: The soil in which beauty growsThis sermon explores the concept of beauty within the church, asserting that humility is the essential foundation for its cultivation. Drawing from Philippians 2, the speaker explains how humility undergirds the five elements of beauty: simplicity, complexity, verticality, permanence, and telos.https://www.youtube.com/embed/apoCcEKwLMo2725https://my.truevi.com/watch/FVzPMsJ0vhwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FVzPMsJ0vhw/hqdefault.jpgThe origin of Satan and the problem of evilThis discussion explores the biblical understanding of Satan's origin, addressing the question of how an evil being could exist if God created all things good. It examines various scriptural passages and traditional interpretations, including the concept of an angelic fall due to pride.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FVzPMsJ0vhw2054https://my.truevi.com/watch/Q1yY4D_E8zIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q1yY4D_E8zI/hqdefault.jpgWhat an older Greg would tell a younger GregPastor Greg Laurie shares advice he would give his younger self, offering insights for all ages. He emphasizes putting God first, reading the Bible daily, and turning worry into prayer. This message encourages living with gratitude, honesty, and integrity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q1yY4D_E8zI1634https://my.truevi.com/watch/FwUuePI44L4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FwUuePI44L4/hqdefault.jpgThe parable of the sower and four reactions to God's wordPastor Greg Laurie explains the parable of the sower, detailing four categories of people based on their reactions to God's word. He emphasizes that only one category represents true conversion and discusses the importance of perseverance in faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FwUuePI44L41711https://my.truevi.com/watch/Eb5Q9LcrjI4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eb5Q9LcrjI4/hqdefault.jpgThe parable of the wheat and the tares: Identifying genuine imitationsJesus' parable of the wheat and the tares illustrates how Satan will sow imitations among believers in the last days. This message explains how to discern between genuine faith and counterfeit Christianity, emphasizing that only God can truly separate the two.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eb5Q9LcrjI42951https://my.truevi.com/watch/AtL3sRNt8jghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AtL3sRNt8jg/hqdefault.jpgHow to show you have been with JesusThis message explores how a believer's life can visibly demonstrate a relationship with Jesus. It highlights that spending time with God can lead to boldness in sharing faith and a deep knowledge of scripture, making one's spiritual walk evident to others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AtL3sRNt8jg1694https://my.truevi.com/watch/q-D5EUjPRo0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q-D5EUjPRo0/hqdefault.jpgEl significado del bautismo en aguaEste mensaje explora el significado del bautismo en agua, abordando por qué es importante para los creyentes y qué sucede cuando se da este paso de fe. Se examina el bautismo de Jesús y su relevancia para la identidad, misión y confirmación divina de los creyentes, así como la relación entre el bautismo y la salvación por gracia mediante la fe.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q-D5EUjPRo03440https://my.truevi.com/watch/s7qgiBKbISMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/s7qgiBKbISM/hqdefault.jpgHope and strength for weak and weary peopleThis message explores Psalm 42 and 43, focusing on the repeated refrain, "Why are you cast down, O my soul? Why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God." The speaker discusses how this psalm addresses the weakness of the soul and offers hope and strength found in the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/s7qgiBKbISM2254https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ucd33pFIecMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ucd33pFIecM/hqdefault.jpgCollege students learn about sin, judgment, and salvationTwo college students discuss their beliefs about the afterlife and God's existence. They are then confronted with the Ten Commandments to reveal their sin and the need for repentance and trust in Jesus for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ucd33pFIecM560https://my.truevi.com/watch/_0bKjOVvJHQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_0bKjOVvJHQ/hqdefault.jpgThe church is God's chosen people and inheritors of his promisesThis video addresses the question of whether national Israel and the Jewish people are still God's chosen land and race. It asserts that the church, comprised of all who have faith in Christ, are Abraham's offspring and the inheritors of God's promises. The video clarifies that the church is not a replacement for Israel but was always God's plan A.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0bKjOVvJHQ651https://my.truevi.com/watch/rRar7H0rhLMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rRar7H0rhLM/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of meditating on God's word dailyThis message emphasizes the transformative power of daily meditation on God's word, drawing parallels to a tree planted by rivers of water. It highlights how this practice leads to spiritual growth, fruitfulness, and prosperity in all aspects of a Christian's life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rRar7H0rhLM2387https://my.truevi.com/watch/bMfoDnCHFcMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bMfoDnCHFcM/hqdefault.jpgGuitar tutorial for "Now Why This Fear"This video provides a guitar tutorial for the song "Now Why This Fear" from the Gathering album. It covers the strumming pattern, chord changes, and specific rhythmic nuances for playing the song on acoustic guitar. The tutorial also offers advice for playing in a band setting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bMfoDnCHFcM913https://my.truevi.com/watch/BFIcAYPPPV0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BFIcAYPPPV0/hqdefault.jpgThe voice of God in the Gospel of JohnThis sermon explores the opening verses of the Gospel of John, highlighting John's portrayal of Jesus as the divine 'Voice' present at creation. It draws parallels between John's cosmic description and modern scientific theories, emphasizing how Jesus's presence brings life and resonance to a broken world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BFIcAYPPPV03421https://my.truevi.com/watch/GR3eldKZ1xghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GR3eldKZ1xg/hqdefault.jpgDaily devotion: The Beatitudes continued - The meek shall inherit the earthPastor Jim Thomas continues a daily devotion series on the Beatitudes, focusing on the meaning of meekness. Drawing from John Stott's commentary, he explains how meekness, characterized by humility and self-control, is a condition of heart that leads to inheriting the earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GR3eldKZ1xg378https://my.truevi.com/watch/KIgHVJ8zYishttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KIgHVJ8zYis/hqdefault.jpgCan a believer baptize another believer?This segment addresses a viewer's question about self-baptism due to church membership restrictions and a past false conversion. The hosts clarify that any believer can baptize another believer, even in a simple setting like a bathtub, emphasizing the public testimony aspect of baptism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIgHVJ8zYis1716https://my.truevi.com/watch/7LTCz2FG9aEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7LTCz2FG9aE/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort and Living Waters engage college students on campusRay Comfort and the Living Waters team engage college students in civil dialogue about the Christian faith. They discuss the gospel, sin, and God's mercy, inviting students to ask questions and consider their eternal destiny.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7LTCz2FG9aE9147https://my.truevi.com/watch/41BnaTj2wAshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/41BnaTj2wAs/hqdefault.jpgC.S. Lewis's unified imaginative visionThis discussion explores C.S. Lewis's unified imaginative vision, which allowed him to express a consistent worldview across various literary forms. It delves into how Lewis's imagination integrated themes from his different works, such as The Magician's Nephew, The Abolition of Man, and his history of English literature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/41BnaTj2wAs4616https://my.truevi.com/watch/zrhhiyVj4IMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zrhhiyVj4IM/hqdefault.jpgWhy a college hosts a podcast about domestic lifeThe hosts, both graduates of New Saint Andrews College, discuss why the college supports their podcast about domestic life. They explore the perceived dissonance between intellectual pursuits and homemaking, arguing that a robust education prepares women for the important work of cultivating culture within the home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zrhhiyVj4IM2128https://my.truevi.com/watch/Dp1FGsyUyiUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Dp1FGsyUyiU/hqdefault.jpgBlessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousnessThis sermon explores the Beatitude from Matthew 5:6, emphasizing that spiritual hunger and thirst for God's righteousness lead to true satisfaction. It distinguishes between partial and complete righteousness, urging believers to pursue all of God's righteousness with focus, fervency, and frequency.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dp1FGsyUyiU5643https://my.truevi.com/watch/tOYe3n5LC0Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tOYe3n5LC0Y/hqdefault.jpgThe fulfillment of desires at ChristmasThis sermon explores how the Christmas story, through the songs of Elizabeth, Mary, and Zechariah in Luke chapter 1, reveals the fulfillment of our deepest personal, social, and ecclesial desires. It argues that true happiness, social justice, and spiritual revival are found in the message of Christmas.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tOYe3n5LC0Y1944https://my.truevi.com/watch/fJjEemebCfkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fJjEemebCfk/hqdefault.jpgPraying for God's kingdom and forgivenessThis message explores the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the petitions "Your kingdom come" and "forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." It discusses the concept of God's kingdom as His rule and reign, which can be experienced on Earth, and the importance of forgiveness in aligning with God's will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fJjEemebCfk6413https://my.truevi.com/watch/c4YuAvI-5rYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c4YuAvI-5rY/hqdefault.jpgWhy invest in the community of the churchThis sermon explores the reasons for investing in the church community, drawing insights from John 21:1-14. It highlights two primary outcomes: meeting Jesus and catching fish, which represent spiritual growth and effective ministry. The message emphasizes that a biblical church, centered on Christ and His Word, fosters individual spiritual health and collective impact.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c4YuAvI-5rY2106https://my.truevi.com/watch/YwW9oBnKtq8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YwW9oBnKtq8/hqdefault.jpgBehold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the worldThis sermon reflects on the meaning of Good Friday by examining different perspectives on Jesus: as a man, as a king, and as a moral example. It argues that while these views contain truth, they are incomplete without understanding Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YwW9oBnKtq81128https://my.truevi.com/watch/tmV9XqWETLwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tmV9XqWETLw/hqdefault.jpgThe untamed tongue, wrong wisdom, and an adulterous heartThis sermon explores the sources of conflict and relational fractures within the church, as described in James 3 and 4. It identifies the untamed tongue, wrong wisdom, and an adulterous heart as key contributors to discord, urging listeners to humble repentance and reliance on God's grace for peace and maturity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tmV9XqWETLw1888https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qz2I7lraQHIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qz2I7lraQHI/hqdefault.jpgJesus' authority over physical and spiritual realmsThis sermon explores Jesus' power over both the physical and spiritual worlds, as demonstrated through the healing of the demon-possessed man and Jairus's daughter. It emphasizes that Jesus is in control of all aspects of existence, offering peace and hope amidst life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qz2I7lraQHI2571https://my.truevi.com/watch/SJ54MJ7w_ZYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SJ54MJ7w_ZY/hqdefault.jpgJesus' final public sermon: Faith, light, word, and lifeThis sermon explores Jesus' final public address, emphasizing four key themes: faith in Him as God, His role as the light of the world, the power of His word, and the eternal life He offers. It encourages listeners to apply these principles for a fulfilling life in the new year.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJ54MJ7w_ZY2154https://my.truevi.com/watch/1Z3FOOAvQAMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Z3FOOAvQAM/hqdefault.jpgPaul's appeal to Caesar and the mission to the GentilesThis episode continues the study of Acts, focusing on Paul's journey to Rome after being arrested. Paul appeals to Caesar, using his Roman citizenship to prolong his life and gain access to Gentiles, aligning with his mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Z3FOOAvQAM7248https://my.truevi.com/watch/c7H-ilAqQCohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c7H-ilAqQCo/hqdefault.jpgGod gets the glory because he is able to protect from stumblingThis message emphasizes that God deserves all glory because of His inherent nature and ability. He is able to protect believers from stumbling, sustain them, and secure them. The sermon highlights that God's power and protection are the reasons for His glory, not human effort.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7H-ilAqQCo5008https://my.truevi.com/watch/Telf9TvSsNQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Telf9TvSsNQ/hqdefault.jpgSixth Sunday of Easter choral eucharistThis service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter includes readings from Acts, Revelation, and the Gospel of John. The sermon discusses the visions of John of Patmos and Ezekiel, emphasizing themes of healing, inclusion, and God's presence amidst societal challenges. The community celebrates the Eucharist and offers prayers for the church and the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Telf9TvSsNQ4487https://my.truevi.com/watch/lGFs8qTqv1Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGFs8qTqv1E/hqdefault.jpgThe power is in the seedThis sermon explores the biblical truth that the power for spiritual growth resides in the Word of God, not in human effort. It emphasizes that while people plant and water, God is ultimately the one who causes the growth, relieving individuals of the pressure to produce results and empowering them to share the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGFs8qTqv1E2220https://my.truevi.com/watch/vmg9J6dCm80https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vmg9J6dCm80/hqdefault.jpgThe Son of Man has authority to forgive sinsThis message explores Jesus's claim of authority to forgive sins, a power traditionally attributed to God alone. By identifying himself as the Son of Man, Jesus reveals his true identity as the king and administrator of God's kingdom, capable of offering full pardon and admittance into it. This authority is ultimately demonstrated through his suffering and death on the cross, where he overcomes sin, evil, and death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vmg9J6dCm803080https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y_ud1EKhDdghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y_ud1EKhDdg/hqdefault.jpgElijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount CarmelThis sermon examines Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, as recorded in 1 Kings 18. It highlights the dramatic contest to determine who is the true God and the people's response to this divine demonstration. The passage also explores the contrasting characters of Ahab, Jezebel, and Obadiah during a time of spiritual and physical famine in Israel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y_ud1EKhDdg3117https://my.truevi.com/watch/ogaN2HTrPNwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ogaN2HTrPNw/hqdefault.jpgWhat prayer is not: Avoiding hypocrisy and empty phrasesJesus teaches his disciples how to pray by first explaining what prayer should not be. He warns against praying like hypocrites who seek human approval and against using empty phrases like pagans who try to manipulate God. True prayer is a secret conversation with God, our Heavenly Father, who already knows our needs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ogaN2HTrPNw2209https://my.truevi.com/watch/tRLm3xcxRx8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tRLm3xcxRx8/hqdefault.jpgPersonal responsibility and the perfect victimThis sermon explores the concept of personal responsibility through the narrative of Cain and Lamech in Genesis 4. It contrasts the world's embrace of victimhood with the Christian understanding of responsibility and the perfect sacrifice of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRLm3xcxRx83286https://my.truevi.com/watch/gdMTWQ3H-Ychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gdMTWQ3H-Yc/hqdefault.jpgSharing your story and God's story with othersThis message encourages believers to share their personal testimonies and the core message of Christianity with others. It highlights the importance of recognizing opportunities to engage in spiritual conversations and provides practical guidance on how to effectively communicate one's faith journey and the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gdMTWQ3H-Yc5638https://my.truevi.com/watch/mM5ZbwC-mtQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mM5ZbwC-mtQ/hqdefault.jpgThe origins of Christmas and its pagan rootsThis video explores the historical question of whether Christmas has pagan origins and if Christians should celebrate it. It discusses the lack of a known birth date for Jesus and how early Christians adopted December 25th, a date of a pagan winter solstice festival, to celebrate Jesus's birth as a strategy to communicate Christian beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mM5ZbwC-mtQ561https://my.truevi.com/watch/0BWc7G5JDTEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0BWc7G5JDTE/hqdefault.jpgThe place of God's kingdom in primeval historyThis session explores how the Bible portrays the historical development of God's kingdom on earth, focusing on the primeval history from Genesis 1:1 to 11:9. It examines how the earth was prepared as the place for God's royal rule and how God ordained the expansion of his kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0BWc7G5JDTE911https://my.truevi.com/watch/25w-d3W1Vm4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/25w-d3W1Vm4/hqdefault.jpgEzekiel 20: Israel's persistent rebellion and God's gracious long-sufferingThis message examines Ezekiel chapter 20, highlighting God's historical review of Israel's persistent rebellion from their time in Egypt through the wilderness and conquest. It emphasizes God's gracious long-suffering despite their repeated disobedience, ultimately leading to a promise of future restoration and purification.https://www.youtube.com/embed/25w-d3W1Vm45151https://my.truevi.com/watch/X_I88yQDSxwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/X_I88yQDSxw/hqdefault.jpgThe significance and practice of the Lord's SupperThis discussion explores the profound meaning of the Lord's Supper, connecting it to the Passover and the new covenant in Christ's blood. It emphasizes the seriousness of this observance as a family meal for believers, a reminder of Christ's sacrifice, and a call to self-examination. The speaker advocates for frequent celebration of communion in worship services.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X_I88yQDSxw748https://my.truevi.com/watch/NbkTN1XrSJAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NbkTN1XrSJA/hqdefault.jpgThe early church met in homes out of necessity, not prescriptionThis video explains that the early Christian church met in homes due to practical necessity during its startup phase, not because of a prescriptive requirement for all churches. The speaker references New Testament passages that equate the church with synagogues, which were designated buildings, to support the argument that meeting in homes was a temporary feature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NbkTN1XrSJA305https://my.truevi.com/watch/HZPdP9F8s6Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HZPdP9F8s6I/hqdefault.jpgHow to love and honor mothersThis message gives tribute to mothers and explores how to love and honor them, especially on Mother's Day. It emphasizes that we owe a debt to mothers that can never be fully repaid, but can be fulfilled through love, as described in Romans 13:8.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZPdP9F8s6I2258https://my.truevi.com/watch/sUgxeBG3ip4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sUgxeBG3ip4/hqdefault.jpgThe origins and growth of Founders MinistriesThis discussion features three men reflecting on the beginnings of Founders Ministries. They share personal experiences and insights into the organization's development, from its initial conferences to its current ministries, emphasizing the role of God's providence in its growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUgxeBG3ip43667https://my.truevi.com/watch/-K469ZLDpvohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-K469ZLDpvo/hqdefault.jpgLessons and carols worship serviceThis worship service features a series of scripture readings and carols. The readings begin with Genesis 3 and continue through various Old and New Testament passages, culminating in John 1. The service also includes prayers and a communion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-K469ZLDpvo4821https://my.truevi.com/watch/ONWa9zYbh_0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ONWa9zYbh_0/hqdefault.jpgLeading evangelistic chronological Bible studies in a neighborhood settingThis session outlines a strategy for conducting evangelistic chronological Bible studies, specifically focusing on a neighborhood setting. It emphasizes the importance of prayerful preparation, building relationships with unbelieving neighbors, and forming a ministry team with diverse gifts and a commitment to faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ONWa9zYbh_04849https://my.truevi.com/watch/PYPyhuN2tIEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PYPyhuN2tIE/hqdefault.jpgPeter Kasirivu's call to ministry and church planting in UgandaPastor Peter Kasirivu recounts his personal testimony, from his mother's conversion and giving him a Bible, to his own salvation and call to ministry. He shares the challenges and triumphs of planting a church in a fishing village in Uganda, including spiritual warfare against witchcraft and the growth of the church from 15 to hundreds of people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PYPyhuN2tIE6923https://my.truevi.com/watch/CXBBxjsljJkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CXBBxjsljJk/hqdefault.jpgThe father's heart for the lost in Luke 15Dr. Mark L. Bailey, president of Dallas Theological Seminary, explores the parables of Luke 15, focusing on the father's perspective and actions. He highlights the cultural context and literary structure of the parables to reveal God's heart for those who are lost and repent.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CXBBxjsljJk2423https://my.truevi.com/watch/U3S9f_VADichttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U3S9f_VADic/hqdefault.jpgCharles Spurgeon's extraordinary providence and the nature of prophecyThis discussion explores whether Charles Spurgeon's supernatural experiences should be considered prophecy or extraordinary providence, referencing Wayne Grudem's work on New Testament prophecy. It delves into the cessationist perspective, distinguishing between normative miraculous gifts and God's extraordinary operations today, emphasizing the sufficiency of God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U3S9f_VADic650https://my.truevi.com/watch/3OTn1lagby4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3OTn1lagby4/hqdefault.jpgReconciliation to God through Christ aloneThis sermon argues that biblical reconciliation is primarily vertical, between humanity and God through Christ, rather than horizontal, between people groups. It asserts that attempts at horizontal reconciliation without first achieving vertical reconciliation are often ineffective and can lead to division. The message emphasizes that the church's unique role is to proclaim the truth of reconciliation to God, which then enables true unity among people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3OTn1lagby42326https://my.truevi.com/watch/iNzSwXJZZwIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iNzSwXJZZwI/hqdefault.jpgHow to read the Bible effectivelyThis episode of Knowing Faith discusses practical tips for reading the Bible effectively and why individuals should not abandon their Bible reading plans. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the Bible's nature as God's Word and its various literary forms. They also differentiate between Bible reading and Bible study, offering insights into both approaches for spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iNzSwXJZZwI2427https://my.truevi.com/watch/5rsFNGb8XWYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5rsFNGb8XWY/hqdefault.jpgThe Trinity: Understanding God as three personsThis sermon explores the doctrine of the Trinity, emphasizing that the Christian understanding of God is unique in history as one God eternally existing in three distinct persons. It highlights how the Bible, from Genesis to the New Testament, progressively reveals this triune nature, culminating in Jesus's clear declaration in Matthew 28:19.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5rsFNGb8XWY3607https://my.truevi.com/watch/3x5QKmCDAbchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3x5QKmCDAbc/hqdefault.jpgCultivating a life of gratitudeThis message explores how to cultivate gratitude as a practice, not just an emotion. It delves into scientific benefits and offers four tools: seeing wonder, cultivating like a garden, connecting body and soul, and remembering God's goodness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3x5QKmCDAbc2190https://my.truevi.com/watch/gfI3XprI1G8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gfI3XprI1G8/hqdefault.jpgThe crocoduck and the gospelRay Comfort and Mark Spence discuss the supposed discovery of a "crocoduck" and how Christians should respond to scientific claims that challenge biblical accounts. They emphasize the importance of sharing the gospel and focusing on moral responsibility rather than getting sidetracked by apologetical arguments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gfI3XprI1G81702https://my.truevi.com/watch/6APykgGuUUchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6APykgGuUUc/hqdefault.jpgColossians 4: Called to pray, mission, and communityThis sermon explores Colossians chapter 4, emphasizing the Christian's call to steadfast prayer, active participation in mission, and deep engagement in community. It highlights how a new identity in Christ transforms daily life, impacting relationships and interactions with the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6APykgGuUUc2421https://my.truevi.com/watch/UN4kUQn5Bp8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UN4kUQn5Bp8/hqdefault.jpgThe community of Jesus: Not like the temple of manThis sermon contrasts the early Christian community with the corrupt temple of man, highlighting the radical generosity, spiritual power, and daily devotion of believers. It emphasizes that the church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, embodies the good news of Jesus and cares for the poor, unlike the self-serving temple.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UN4kUQn5Bp82079https://my.truevi.com/watch/BYgzCSZAJ3Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BYgzCSZAJ3E/hqdefault.jpgDoes Christianity hurt or heal the world?Steve Mickel, a former senior pastor, explores the tension between the church's capacity for both harm and healing. He emphasizes that God's plan is to redeem the world and make all things new, and Christians are called to participate in this mission by embodying the life and teachings of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BYgzCSZAJ3E2310https://my.truevi.com/watch/mHFFbKxcWk4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mHFFbKxcWk4/hqdefault.jpgAdvice for a younger self: Put God first, read the Bible, pray, be grateful, and live with integrityPastor Greg Laurie shares five pieces of advice he would give his younger self, applicable to all ages. He emphasizes prioritizing God, daily Bible reading, turning worry into prayer, cultivating gratitude, and living with honesty and integrity. This message offers practical precepts for a blessed Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mHFFbKxcWk41435https://my.truevi.com/watch/RRsHRadydjYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RRsHRadydjY/hqdefault.jpgBiblical and historical examples of fastingThis lecture explores the practice of fasting through biblical examples, including Nehemiah, Daniel, Hannah, and Jesus. It also examines historical instances of fasting in Jewish tradition and early Christianity, highlighting various motivations and methods.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RRsHRadydjY5163