https://my.truevi.com/watch/kv_Tt5S8FG8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kv_Tt5S8FG8/hqdefault.jpgSummit Ministries 2023 session 7 graduation ceremonyStudents, staff, and families gather to celebrate the completion of Summit Ministries' two-week program. Speakers reflect on the students' growth and accomplishments, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and faith in the face of life's challenges. The ceremony includes a traditional Apostles' Creed recitation, Pledge of Allegiance, and a unique rendition of "Amazing Grace."https://www.youtube.com/embed/kv_Tt5S8FG84806https://my.truevi.com/watch/q4gmI2Yaqt0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q4gmI2Yaqt0/hqdefault.jpgAddressing Paula Fredriksen's claims about Paul and the New TestamentThis discussion addresses historian Paula Fredriksen's claims regarding the Apostle Paul's continued Jewish observance, the textual stability of the New Testament, and the portrayal of Jesus and Paul as failed apocalyptic prophets. It examines her arguments against the backdrop of biblical texts and scholarly consensus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q4gmI2Yaqt02382https://my.truevi.com/watch/bizyjsIHgkYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bizyjsIHgkY/hqdefault.jpgChrist meets all needs as prophet, priest, and kingThis sermon explores how Jesus Christ fulfills all human needs through his roles as prophet, priest, and king. Drawing from Luke 22:31-32, the message illustrates Christ's prophetic warnings against Satan's sifting, his priestly intercession for believers' faith, and his kingly commission to strengthen others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bizyjsIHgkY2139https://my.truevi.com/watch/-Uhs8c7uVTAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Uhs8c7uVTA/hqdefault.jpgThe absence of the gospel in sermons from America's largest churchesThis segment discusses a study of 36 sermons from nine of America's largest evangelical churches, revealing a consistent lack of clear gospel presentation. The speaker expresses concern that many church attendees are not hearing the full gospel message, leading to a lack of understanding about core Christian beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Uhs8c7uVTA677https://my.truevi.com/watch/VzL_gdTwceYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VzL_gdTwceY/hqdefault.jpgThe church as the icebreaker for Christian institutionsThis discussion emphasizes the foundational role of a healthy church in fostering other Christian institutions. It highlights how the church equips and protects individuals to apply biblical principles in various spheres of life, acting as an 'icebreaker' for broader kingdom work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VzL_gdTwceY626https://my.truevi.com/watch/nBOTTQAmhXQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nBOTTQAmhXQ/hqdefault.jpgThe chain of custody for the New TestamentThis presentation explores the concept of a "chain of custody" for the New Testament, similar to how evidence is tracked in criminal trials. It examines how early Christian writings and the abundance of ancient manuscripts help verify the reliability and consistency of the New Testament's message over time, addressing concerns about potential alterations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBOTTQAmhXQ1022https://my.truevi.com/watch/0TiuZH8JSsshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0TiuZH8JSss/hqdefault.jpgTommy Cota's journey from incarceration to pastoringTommy Cota shares his testimony, beginning with a difficult childhood marked by abuse, a broken home, and early exposure to drugs and gang life. He recounts his time in prison and how his wife's faith and his own encounter with the gospel led to a transformative experience, ultimately calling him to ministry and church planting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0TiuZH8JSss719https://my.truevi.com/watch/gyToJrRQdcIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gyToJrRQdcI/hqdefault.jpgLive as children of lightThis devotional reflects on Ephesians 5, contrasting light and darkness in relation to our actions and deeds. It encourages listeners to live as children of light, doing good deeds that shine God's goodness, and to confess sins to walk in God's forgiveness and be a light to others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gyToJrRQdcI677https://my.truevi.com/watch/ND0vMMyOlX8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ND0vMMyOlX8/hqdefault.jpgFalse teachers will not be put out of business by coronavirusThis segment discusses how the coronavirus pandemic, despite its widespread impact, will not financially affect or expose false teachers and prosperity hucksters. It highlights that these individuals continue to thrive because they deliver messages their followers want to hear, even when their claims are demonstrably false.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ND0vMMyOlX8679https://my.truevi.com/watch/x2AtUmBQon0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x2AtUmBQon0/hqdefault.jpgWatch and pray: Jesus's example in GethsemaneThis message explores Jesus's words, "Watch and Pray lest you enter into temptation," by examining his actions in the Garden of Gethsemane. It highlights the importance of companionship, submitting to God's will, and remaining alert through prayer, as modeled by Jesus during his most intense suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x2AtUmBQon01084https://my.truevi.com/watch/al6wRUpqlZYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/al6wRUpqlZY/hqdefault.jpgPraying imprecatory Psalms as agents of God's justiceThis video explores the role of imprecatory Psalms in the life of believers, framing them as a means for God's people to partner with Him in sanctifying His sacred space. It discusses who may imprecate, against whom, and what the imprecation may entail, emphasizing that such prayers are a critical aspect of the divinely ordained role of God's people as agents of His justice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/al6wRUpqlZY634https://my.truevi.com/watch/9YSt9a3DzLohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9YSt9a3DzLo/hqdefault.jpgThe ministry of presence with youthThis sermon emphasizes the importance of adults being present in the lives of youth, highlighting that their time and presence are more valuable than financial contributions. It encourages the congregation to actively engage with young people, listen to their interests, and spend time doing things that matter to them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9YSt9a3DzLo3641https://my.truevi.com/watch/KEfqMqvdftIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KEfqMqvdftI/hqdefault.jpgFebruary 26th, 2023 worship: Baptisms and the gospelThis worship service includes baptisms for individuals who have made a personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ. The congregation celebrates these baptisms as part of their worship. The service also features music centered on the gospel, God's love, and the joy found in Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KEfqMqvdftI1083https://my.truevi.com/watch/7qHaC8vZ5VQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7qHaC8vZ5VQ/hqdefault.jpgBuilding the church: The spiritual over the physicalThis sermon emphasizes that the spiritual building of individuals and the congregation is paramount, even when undertaking physical construction. It highlights the importance of self-denial and valuing one's soul, asserting that God uses external projects to build up His people internally. The message stresses that the holiness of the people should always supersede the grandeur of any physical structure.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7qHaC8vZ5VQ2718https://my.truevi.com/watch/P9ckp5UNfcghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P9ckp5UNfcg/hqdefault.jpgRemembering our identity, story, and purpose in ChristThis sermon explores the opening verses of Philippians, emphasizing three key aspects for believers: remembering their identity as slaves and saints in Christ, recalling their shared story in the gospel, and understanding their purpose to abound in love, knowledge, and discernment. It highlights Paul's joy and prayer for the Philippian church, encouraging a Christ-centered focus in daily life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P9ckp5UNfcg4773https://my.truevi.com/watch/DqpO8P-lFCwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DqpO8P-lFCw/hqdefault.jpgI know that my redeemer livesThis video features a musical performance of a hymn. The lyrics express the assurance and hope found in the belief that the redeemer lives, emphasizing themes of redemption, salvation, and future hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DqpO8P-lFCw301https://my.truevi.com/watch/3suarZbwsD8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3suarZbwsD8/hqdefault.jpgRejoice by faith now because God will restore his peopleThis sermon explores Zephaniah 3:14-20, a passage of hope amidst prophecies of judgment. It encourages believers to rejoice by faith, even in suffering, because God promises future restoration and glory for his people. The message emphasizes that God never wants his children to despair, offering hope against various life challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3suarZbwsD84747https://my.truevi.com/watch/VjZJrokI82Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VjZJrokI82I/hqdefault.jpgThe groaning of creation and Christians for future gloryThis sermon explores Romans 8:19-25, focusing on how both creation and believers groan under the effects of sin, anticipating a future glory. It highlights the temporary nature of suffering and the certain hope of a renewed world and redeemed bodies through Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VjZJrokI82I2369https://my.truevi.com/watch/OWDscR-bF9Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OWDscR-bF9A/hqdefault.jpgThe use of philosophy in theologyThis discussion explores the relationship between philosophy and theology, emphasizing how philosophy can be a valuable tool for articulating and understanding theological doctrines. It highlights the importance of good philosophy in preventing misinterpretations of core Christian beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWDscR-bF9A2905https://my.truevi.com/watch/XmXpsDOyM-ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XmXpsDOyM-g/hqdefault.jpgThe journey of following Jesus: The fight against prideThis sermon explores the story of Jonah, highlighting how his pride and ego led to anger and isolation. It draws parallels to the Christian walk, emphasizing that the journey of faith is a continuous battle against our own pride and self-consumption, but God's grace is always sufficient.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XmXpsDOyM-g4704https://my.truevi.com/watch/JGI8nNVkZpAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JGI8nNVkZpA/hqdefault.jpgThe first command: No other elohim before YahwehThe first command given to Israel after their liberation from Egypt is not a command but a statement of who God is to them. This command, "There will not be for you any other elohim before me," is an ethic of freedom for a liberated people. It means not placing anything else in front of, beside, against, or instead of Yahweh, who is the Elohim of elohim.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JGI8nNVkZpA355https://my.truevi.com/watch/MktJJZK6lu0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MktJJZK6lu0/hqdefault.jpgRacial reconciliation is wedded to the gospelThis session emphasizes that racial reconciliation is not an optional addition to the gospel but is intrinsically linked to it. The speaker argues that how one perceives God, others, and oneself is clarified through the lens of the gospel, which mandates a pursuit of relational unity amidst diversity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MktJJZK6lu02833https://my.truevi.com/watch/WZVZxd9rBwQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WZVZxd9rBwQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Son of Man came to seek and to save the lostThis sermon explores the story of Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, and Jesus's encounter with him. It highlights Jesus's divine mission to seek and save the lost, emphasizing God's steadfast love and faithfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WZVZxd9rBwQ4257https://my.truevi.com/watch/6FYT1GG1zwUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6FYT1GG1zwU/hqdefault.jpgWhy churches address specific cultural issuesThis video explores why churches may appear to focus on certain issues like homosexuality over others like adultery. It suggests that churches often address topics perceived as the greatest threat to worldview in a given cultural moment, rather than avoiding other issues.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6FYT1GG1zwU370https://my.truevi.com/watch/-u1df9mAugwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-u1df9mAugw/hqdefault.jpgConfronting sin and finding grace: A street evangelism encounterDuring an open-air preaching event, a young man named Alex is confronted with his sin through the Ten Commandments. The evangelist explains how Jesus' sacrifice offers a path to forgiveness and eternal life, leading Alex to express a desire to repent and trust in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-u1df9mAugw442https://my.truevi.com/watch/WxvoQHZt5Mshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WxvoQHZt5Ms/hqdefault.jpgPastor Jim Thomas on words and their impact, referencing Tim and Kathy Keller on Proverbs 16:28Pastor Jim Thomas discusses the impact of words and language, drawing from Tim and Kathy Keller's reflections on Proverbs 16:28. He highlights how perverse people stir up conflict and gossip separates close friends, emphasizing the damage hurtful words can inflict on relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WxvoQHZt5Ms393https://my.truevi.com/watch/xAKerhd9Lv4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xAKerhd9Lv4/hqdefault.jpgMatt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Michael Cochren discuss the song "His Mercy Is More"Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Michael Cochren gather to discuss the song "His Mercy Is More," which celebrates the biblical truth that God's mercies are new every morning. They share the song's origin, its connection to John Newton's writings, and Michael Cochren's experience singing it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xAKerhd9Lv41001https://my.truevi.com/watch/RfOUmNi4VoQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RfOUmNi4VoQ/hqdefault.jpgGet your feet wet: Exercising faith in GodPastor Greg Laurie encourages listeners to exercise their faith in God, drawing parallels between everyday acts of trust and the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land. He emphasizes that faith grows stronger through use and is essential for navigating life's challenges and fulfilling God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RfOUmNi4VoQ1712https://my.truevi.com/watch/lf90-V55SBwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lf90-V55SBw/hqdefault.jpgWrestling with doubt and unbeliefThis episode explores the universal experience of doubt, discussing how it manifests in different life stages and circumstances, including spiritual doubt. It emphasizes the importance of bringing doubts to God and sharing them with others to strengthen faith rather than letting them lead to unbelief.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lf90-V55SBw1334https://my.truevi.com/watch/VeQ3d_qeVSghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VeQ3d_qeVSg/hqdefault.jpgBiblical principles for Christians to apply to civil unrest and disobedienceThis episode, recorded on February 18, 2022, discusses the Canadian Freedom Convoy protests and Prime Minister Trudeau's invocation of the Emergencies Act. It aims to identify biblical principles that should govern Christians' thinking about civil unrest and civil disobedience, particularly when governmental overreach becomes an act of tyranny. The discussion encourages prayer for Canada and its leaders, and for God's people to stand for what is right and true.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VeQ3d_qeVSg1963https://my.truevi.com/watch/KOMw_Bjdbt4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KOMw_Bjdbt4/hqdefault.jpgForgiveness and humility for healthy relationshipsThis sermon explores the importance of forgiveness and humility in maintaining healthy relationships, drawing insights from Philippians 2. It emphasizes that forgiveness is a gift to oneself, freeing individuals from bitterness and allowing God to bring life out of difficult situations. The message highlights that humility of mind is essential for issuing forgiveness and fostering unity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KOMw_Bjdbt42537https://my.truevi.com/watch/qJeiunoRQtMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qJeiunoRQtM/hqdefault.jpgThe power of Jesus' name for healing, authority, and victoryThis sermon explores the multifaceted power found in the name of Jesus, highlighting its significance for healing, authority over spiritual forces, and ultimate victory in life. Drawing from biblical examples and personal anecdotes, the speaker encourages believers to actively claim and apply this power in their daily lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qJeiunoRQtM1735https://my.truevi.com/watch/iouOameK67khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iouOameK67k/hqdefault.jpgHow to identify and overcome carnalityThis message explores the concept of carnality, defining it as an arrested state of spiritual development. Pastor Greg Lori helps listeners identify signs of carnality in their own lives and offers insights from Romans 6 and 7 on how to move towards spiritual growth and freedom from sin's power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iouOameK67k1746https://my.truevi.com/watch/faC-DP46GIUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/faC-DP46GIU/hqdefault.jpgFirst steps for new believersThis message outlines the initial steps for individuals who are new to faith in Christ. It covers the awakening of the spirit, the importance of attending weekly services, engaging in deeper learning through classes, water baptism, and joining a discipleship group.https://www.youtube.com/embed/faC-DP46GIU4041https://my.truevi.com/watch/mJvjLdoKZYghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mJvjLdoKZYg/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is seated on a lofty throneThis message continues the series "I Saw the Lord," focusing on Isaiah's encounter with God in the throne room. The speaker emphasizes that the primary purpose of the church is to behold, reverence, worship, and minister to God, not to focus on personal gain. The message highlights God's unwavering sovereignty, even amidst uncertainty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mJvjLdoKZYg6901https://my.truevi.com/watch/TtV75pp0YeEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TtV75pp0YeE/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve service at First Presbyterian Church ColumbiaThis video captures a Christmas Eve service at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. The service includes readings from Isaiah and Matthew, a reflection on the birth of Jesus, and the singing of Silent Night with a candle lighting ceremony.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TtV75pp0YeE3610https://my.truevi.com/watch/OBCakMLkse8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OBCakMLkse8/hqdefault.jpgWhat about Israel? A theological discussionThis message addresses the question of Israel's place in God's plan, exploring biblical and theological perspectives rather than historical or political ones. The speaker outlines seven statements to consider how Christians should think about Israel, drawing from both the Old and New Testaments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OBCakMLkse82721https://my.truevi.com/watch/UBM40WC-9p0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UBM40WC-9p0/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding corporate worship through seven Hebrew wordsThis message explores the meaning and purpose of corporate worship by examining seven Hebrew words for praise. It encourages intentional engagement in worship, highlighting how these spiritual disciplines align hearts with God and make believers aware of His presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UBM40WC-9p02978https://my.truevi.com/watch/GkATIhRxxaEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GkATIhRxxaE/hqdefault.jpgArchaeological evidence for Sodom at Tall el-HammamDr. Steven Collins, an archaeologist, discusses the biblical and archaeological evidence supporting the identification of Tall el-Hammam as the ancient city of Sodom. He explains how biblical texts, geographical features, and archaeological findings at the site align with the biblical narrative of Sodom's location and destruction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GkATIhRxxaE4158https://my.truevi.com/watch/PlVS9BFKZ_chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PlVS9BFKZ_c/hqdefault.jpgLa importancia de la membresía eclesiásticaEste segmento aborda la pregunta sobre la importancia de la membresía eclesiástica, comparándola con el compromiso matrimonial. Se enfatiza que la membresía es bíblica y fundamental para la vida del creyente, proporcionando responsabilidad y apoyo dentro de la iglesia local.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PlVS9BFKZ_c3313https://my.truevi.com/watch/nFB1TthvM_khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nFB1TthvM_k/hqdefault.jpgThe gift of eternal life through JesusThis Christmas Eve celebration emphasizes that the gift of salvation in Jesus is the gift that keeps on giving. It highlights that true joy, real peace, and lasting love are found in receiving Jesus, who came to deal with humanity's sin and offer eternal life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFB1TthvM_k3767https://my.truevi.com/watch/pS6E4j2wRKkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pS6E4j2wRKk/hqdefault.jpgCalvinist perspectives on the perseverance of the saintsThis discussion explores the Calvinist understanding of the perseverance of the saints, also known as eternal security. It examines biblical passages Calvinists use to support the view that genuinely regenerated individuals cannot lose their salvation. The presentation also addresses how Calvinist theology interprets New Testament warnings against apostasy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pS6E4j2wRKk1319https://my.truevi.com/watch/X-9THysaq90https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X-9THysaq90/hqdefault.jpgPracticing an Ignatian prayer of examineThis guided prayer session leads listeners through an Ignatian examine, inviting them to reflect on God's presence in their past week. It encourages acknowledging moments of consolation and desolation, seeking forgiveness, and anticipating God's guidance in the week ahead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X-9THysaq90646https://my.truevi.com/watch/pbz_UoxVuuQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pbz_UoxVuuQ/hqdefault.jpgThe sanctity of human life: A biblical and scientific perspectiveThis sermon explores the biblical and scientific basis for the sanctity of human life, emphasizing that human beings are made in the image of God and possess a soul from conception. It challenges the notion that life's value is determined by autonomy or convenience, arguing that all human life is precious and deserving of protection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pbz_UoxVuuQ3054https://my.truevi.com/watch/hFQdSdwqTmwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hFQdSdwqTmw/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting the signs of the timesThis lecture explores the cultural shifts impacting the church, contrasting past societal norms with contemporary trends. It emphasizes the importance of discerning cultural values from biblical ones and highlights hopeful signs for the church in authenticity and spirituality.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hFQdSdwqTmw1627https://my.truevi.com/watch/f5qURofr1vQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f5qURofr1vQ/hqdefault.jpgFalse teaching is cruel and leads to false conversionsThis video argues that false teaching is not merely impolite but actively cruel, citing the example of a family whose child has cerebral palsy and is told their lack of faith is to blame. It also connects false teaching to the high rate of false conversions in Western civilization, explaining that bad theology prevents people from truly knowing God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f5qURofr1vQ389https://my.truevi.com/watch/tJto0464YSUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tJto0464YSU/hqdefault.jpgPower over discouragement through setting the Lord before youThis message explores how to overcome discouragement by intentionally setting God before you. It emphasizes making a decision to prioritize God, moving towards Him, and declaring His truth over your circumstances to remain unshaken.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tJto0464YSU1492https://my.truevi.com/watch/YsNMVKeLS_Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YsNMVKeLS_I/hqdefault.jpgCelebrating Rich and Marlene Nathan's 35 years of ministryThis video celebrates Rich and Marlene Nathan's 35 years of faithful leadership at Vineyard Columbus. Speakers highlight their unwavering convictions, integrity, and commitment to building a church that is Jesus-centered, scripture-based, spirit-empowered, culturally diverse, and socially engaged. The event also marks their transition into retirement and the installation of new senior pastors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YsNMVKeLS_I4859https://my.truevi.com/watch/839-pfdc6mAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/839-pfdc6mA/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding John 3:16 in its full contextThis podcast episode delves into John 3:16, emphasizing the importance of understanding its surrounding verses and historical context. It explores how Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus and the Old Testament story of the serpent in the wilderness illuminate the meaning of salvation and God's love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/839-pfdc6mA2019https://my.truevi.com/watch/WKJpaedfjMEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WKJpaedfjME/hqdefault.jpgPat Boone discusses his new film and the importance of Christian mediaPat Boone shares details about his upcoming film, "The Mulligan," which explores themes of second chances and redemption through golf. He also emphasizes the vital role of Christian media in providing truth and wisdom in a changing world, highlighting its importance for believers seeking encouragement and reinforcement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WKJpaedfjME740https://my.truevi.com/watch/qsUMtH6-200https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qsUMtH6-200/hqdefault.jpgGod prospers Jacob's household through Laban's flocksThis sermon examines Genesis 30:25-43, where Jacob seeks to provide for his family after years of service to Laban. Despite Laban's deceitful actions, God intervenes to greatly increase Jacob's flocks and possessions, fulfilling His covenantal promise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qsUMtH6-2002403https://my.truevi.com/watch/YMxi_Cr6gGkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMxi_Cr6gGk/hqdefault.jpgTheology of John's Gospel: Eternal Life and High ChristologyThis lecture explores key theological themes in the Gospel of John, focusing on the concept of eternal life as a present possession for believers, yet with a future dimension. It also examines John's high Christology, emphasizing Jesus' divinity and his identity as the Son of God and the Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YMxi_Cr6gGk2125https://my.truevi.com/watch/rjBZX_4RZHshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rjBZX_4RZHs/hqdefault.jpgThe Messiah test: Fulfilling Old Testament prophecyThis meditation explores the Old Testament's requirements for the Messiah, presenting a test that no man could fulfill. It examines how Jesus perfectly met these prophecies, including his lineage, virgin birth, birthplace, and specific events of his life and death, to prove his divine identity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rjBZX_4RZHs2582https://my.truevi.com/watch/cDfOdidntiIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cDfOdidntiI/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God's timing in times of griefPastor Greg Laurie explores the story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha to illustrate how God's delays are not denials. He encourages listeners to bring their honest feelings and questions to God, even when life doesn't make sense, and to trust in His perfect timing and bigger picture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cDfOdidntiI1564https://my.truevi.com/watch/-b89rZ_t6Uohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-b89rZ_t6Uo/hqdefault.jpgLiving by faith in the Son of GodThis message explores the declaration from Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me." It encourages believers to embrace this truth as a declaration of intent, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide their lives toward a triumphant season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-b89rZ_t6Uo2946https://my.truevi.com/watch/RhKS68LTJwUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RhKS68LTJwU/hqdefault.jpgGrief and grace in the loss of a childJeremy Schmucker shares the story of his family's experience with stillbirth and how his wife, Kristen, processed her grief through writing. He discusses the impact of this loss on their marriage and relationships, highlighting the importance of grace and presence in supporting those who are hurting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RhKS68LTJwU2876https://my.truevi.com/watch/Js4p1Kex8-8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Js4p1Kex8-8/hqdefault.jpgWhat the Bible says about the origin and nature of demonsThis podcast episode provides a general overview of what the Bible says about demons. It discusses their origin as fallen angels and clarifies their nature, distinguishing biblical understanding from common cultural portrayals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Js4p1Kex8-81708https://my.truevi.com/watch/WwN1MPK5Kn8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WwN1MPK5Kn8/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of singing God's song in a foreign landThis program explores the biblical and personal significance of singing, even in difficult circumstances. It highlights how singing strengthens faith, makes the gospel believable, and helps to remember God's promises. The discussion includes examples from scripture and a family's testimony about the role of hymns in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WwN1MPK5Kn81590https://my.truevi.com/watch/sDR9vi5dZ50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDR9vi5dZ50/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 50: The pastor and true worshipThis sermon explores Psalm 50, a passage that serves as a corrective to the idea that God needs human help. It emphasizes that true worship is vital for every believer and especially for pastors to understand their place before God and among His people. The Psalm reveals God's judgment beginning with His own household, examining the authenticity of worship and exposing the dangers of ritualism and hypocrisy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sDR9vi5dZ503110https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gw9dg1eF-6shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gw9dg1eF-6s/hqdefault.jpgWhat will you do with Jesus?This sermon explores Pilate's dilemma in Matthew 27:17-26, highlighting his struggle to please everyone and the consequences of his decision regarding Jesus. The message challenges listeners to consider their own response to Jesus Christ, emphasizing the eternal implications of that choice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gw9dg1eF-6s3781https://my.truevi.com/watch/unlOn71G4dQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/unlOn71G4dQ/hqdefault.jpgOvercoming inadequacy in impacting others for eternityThis episode discusses how to overcome feelings of inadequacy when sharing the Gospel and pointing people to Jesus. It emphasizes that impacting others eternally is not about personal perfection but about complete dependence on Jesus Christ, the perfect one. The message encourages believers to be obedient participants in God's work, rather than trying to be the miracle worker themselves.https://www.youtube.com/embed/unlOn71G4dQ694https://my.truevi.com/watch/1FyHGRwfBs0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1FyHGRwfBs0/hqdefault.jpgRedefining success through worshipPastor Erwin Lutzer discusses the inspiration for his book, "Failure the Back Door to Success," stemming from a seminary professor's statement about the woman at the well. He explains how true success is found in the worship of God, rather than worldly achievements, and shares personal anecdotes about this perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1FyHGRwfBs01206https://my.truevi.com/watch/qeJmEHNaQwIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qeJmEHNaQwI/hqdefault.jpgThe Nicene Creed as a guide to interpreting scriptureThis discussion explores the Nicene Creed's role as a rule of faith, emphasizing its historical significance in guiding Christians to sound doctrine and distinguishing truth from heresy. It highlights how the creed, forged through centuries of debate, serves as a faithful summary of biblical teaching, helping believers understand and interpret scripture correctly.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qeJmEHNaQwI2419https://my.truevi.com/watch/F3n_9Uu7a0Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F3n_9Uu7a0E/hqdefault.jpgThe art of distraction: America, Mexico, and World War IThis message explores how America's foreign policy and internal distractions, particularly with Mexico, kept it from entering World War I. It draws parallels between national and personal distractions, emphasizing how an enemy can use grievances to divert focus from one's calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F3n_9Uu7a0E3370https://my.truevi.com/watch/vBXOuJU2Ib4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vBXOuJU2Ib4/hqdefault.jpgGod's delight in impossible situationsThis message explores how God intentionally leads His people into impossible situations to cultivate dependence on Him and reveal His glory. Drawing from biblical examples like the parting of the Red Sea and David and Goliath, it highlights God's consistent use of weakness to display His strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vBXOuJU2Ib41065https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wbotl5uwQSghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wbotl5uwQSg/hqdefault.jpgProgressive Christianity is a different religionElisa Childers explains that Progressive Christianity is not merely a variation of Christian belief but a distinct religion with a different God, Jesus, and gospel. She emphasizes that this movement often denies core tenets of historic Christianity, such as the atoning sacrifice of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wbotl5uwQSg1872https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yc42ZnhbTpYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yc42ZnhbTpY/hqdefault.jpgPersonal petitions: Make me a servantThis session explores the fifth of ten personal prayer requests, focusing on the petition "Make me a servant." Drawing inspiration from the life of Joseph Tson and the Apostle Paul, the discussion emphasizes that being a servant of Christ is a high and holy calling, rooted in love and trust. It challenges listeners to embrace a servant's heart, living for God's approval and seeking to make Him look good.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yc42ZnhbTpY1744https://my.truevi.com/watch/va-HRhMyM94https://i.ytimg.com/vi/va-HRhMyM94/hqdefault.jpgBrandi Yocum's journey from faking cancer to finding Christ in jailBrandi Yocum shares her personal story of faking cancer for two years, the public exposure of her lie, and the subsequent legal consequences that led her to jail. While incarcerated, she describes a profound spiritual encounter that transformed her life and led her to a relationship with Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/va-HRhMyM94961https://my.truevi.com/watch/7uAydNGkclMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7uAydNGkclM/hqdefault.jpgA true woman learns to trust God in crisisKaren Loritts shares how a family crisis challenged her faith and taught her to trust God's peace, the Holy Spirit's power, and God's presence. She recounts her personal struggle and the biblical principles that guided her through a difficult season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7uAydNGkclM2122https://my.truevi.com/watch/5S-o8iY2z7ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5S-o8iY2z7g/hqdefault.jpgGood Friday: The crucifixion of Jesus from John 16This devotional for Good Friday recounts the crucifixion of Jesus as described in the Gospel of John, chapter 16. It details the events from Pilate handing Jesus over to be crucified, to Jesus's final words and giving up his spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5S-o8iY2z7g824https://my.truevi.com/watch/tW1lojX_A_Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tW1lojX_A_U/hqdefault.jpgDr. Gary Chapman on five traits of healthy familiesDr. Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages," discusses his book "Five Traits of Healthy Families." He explains that families are fundamental to culture and that healthy families raise emotionally and spiritually healthy children who positively impact society.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tW1lojX_A_U984https://my.truevi.com/watch/kSq88LOP8zchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kSq88LOP8zc/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of God is hereThis sermon explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is not a distant future but is present now. It challenges listeners to rethink their roles, moving from self-centeredness to mercy and compassion, and to actively participate in bringing God's kingdom to earth through their lives and actions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kSq88LOP8zc3401https://my.truevi.com/watch/2twgvvbZU6Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2twgvvbZU6M/hqdefault.jpgA joy that cannot be stolenThis sermon explores Jesus' words to his disciples, preparing them for his departure and the subsequent joy of his resurrection. It highlights how Christ's death and resurrection usher in an unshakable joy that no one can take away. The message draws parallels between the sorrow of childbirth and the ultimate joy of new life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2twgvvbZU6M5147https://my.truevi.com/watch/5X9QlK32c5Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5X9QlK32c5M/hqdefault.jpgExodus: The covenant at SinaiThis message explores the book of Exodus, focusing on the Israelites' journey from Egypt to Mount Sinai. It highlights the establishment of God's covenant with Israel, likening it to a marriage proposal, and the giving of the Ten Commandments as the foundation of their new nation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5X9QlK32c5M3588https://my.truevi.com/watch/JtVpzYtKZrohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JtVpzYtKZro/hqdefault.jpgA trinitarian theology of sufferingThis presentation outlines a trinitarian theology of suffering, emphasizing identification with Christ in suffering. It explores how God the Father allows suffering to move believers toward loving intimacy with Him, and how following Christ's example and depending on the Holy Spirit can lead to transformation and deeper intimacy with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JtVpzYtKZro2166https://my.truevi.com/watch/MZNQ8nX6d6Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MZNQ8nX6d6Q/hqdefault.jpgGod's response to despondency: Rest, community, and His voiceThis message explores God's compassionate response to those experiencing despondency, drawing lessons from the prophet Elijah's struggle. It highlights the importance of rest, engaging with community, and listening to God's voice as pathways to healing and renewed strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MZNQ8nX6d6Q4939https://my.truevi.com/watch/KkMnGgf04gIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KkMnGgf04gI/hqdefault.jpgMatthew 12:1-21: Rest, worship, and hope in ChristThis sermon explores three essential themes for a flourishing soul: rest, worship, and hope, as presented in Matthew 12:1-21. It examines how Jesus' teachings on the Sabbath challenge human traditions and religious practices, emphasizing a quiet confidence in Christ and treasuring God's presence above all else. The message highlights that true hope is found in the inclusive offer of salvation to all.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkMnGgf04gI2434https://my.truevi.com/watch/-PaogH-qN9Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-PaogH-qN9I/hqdefault.jpgFormer aggressive atheist explains why he became a follower of JesusA former aggressive atheist recounts his journey from atheism to Christianity, detailing his initial objections to faith and the intellectual and personal shifts that led him to commit his life to Jesus. He describes how his pursuit of control and his negative perceptions of Christians initially fueled his atheism, and how evidence and a personal realization ultimately changed his perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-PaogH-qN9I3487https://my.truevi.com/watch/afYz8CAxasEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/afYz8CAxasE/hqdefault.jpgHope for humanity: Jesus came for all peopleThis message begins a new Advent series, "Hope for Humanity." The speaker explains that Christmas is the greatest story of hope because it is a story of hope for all people, for all times, all places, and all situations. The message explores Matthew's genealogy of Jesus, highlighting how it demonstrates that Jesus came for everyone, including those considered sinners or outsiders.https://www.youtube.com/embed/afYz8CAxasE3956https://my.truevi.com/watch/dW324_ATTcEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dW324_ATTcE/hqdefault.jpgPerseverance and faith in the Christian lifeDr. Michael Smith discusses the importance of perseverance and faith in the Christian life, drawing on personal experiences and biblical examples. He emphasizes that God uses trials to test and shape believers, encouraging them to trust God and seek wisdom during difficult times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dW324_ATTcE2024https://my.truevi.com/watch/n8jq2JKHJQ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n8jq2JKHJQ4/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 37: Trusting God's faithfulness in difficult timesPastor Rafael Manzanares discusses Psalm 37, emphasizing the timeless message of trusting in God's faithfulness amidst life's challenges. He highlights the psalm's exhortation to not fret but to find strength and peace in God's unwavering character, even when circumstances are difficult.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n8jq2JKHJQ41255https://my.truevi.com/watch/98CZXRDF-xYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/98CZXRDF-xY/hqdefault.jpgMoney, greed, and idolatry in Christian ethicsThis discussion explores the biblical perspective on money, distinguishing between the love of money as the root of evil and money itself as a neutral resource. It delves into the concept of greed as idolatry, drawing insights from both Old and New Testament teachings, and examines how generosity and contentment offer a counter-narrative to the pursuit of wealth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/98CZXRDF-xY2744https://my.truevi.com/watch/t80KLGNG8Nkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/t80KLGNG8Nk/hqdefault.jpgPraise as a magnifier of God and a transformer of believersThis message explores how praise, like a magnifier, changes our perspective of God, making Him more visible and His activity more perceptible. It delves into how consistent praise transforms believers, fostering maturity, humility, peace, joy, and confidence, while silencing doubts and aligning our hearts with truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t80KLGNG8Nk2176https://my.truevi.com/watch/RaAQd7AnZachttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RaAQd7AnZac/hqdefault.jpgThe AI Bible: Visualizing scripture and its implicationsThis discussion explores the emerging 'AI Bible,' a project that uses AI-generated video to present biblical narratives cinematically. The hosts and guest Dr. Carl Pegg consider the benefits and drawbacks of this new medium, particularly regarding its impact on imagination, biblical literacy, and community engagement with scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RaAQd7AnZac3215https://my.truevi.com/watch/c11lFgGqIY0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c11lFgGqIY0/hqdefault.jpgJesus teaches about oaths and truthfulness in Matthew 5:33-37This sermon examines Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:33-37, where he addresses the Pharisees' twisting of Old Testament truth regarding oaths. The message emphasizes that all promises are connected to God and calls believers to speak truthfully, letting their 'yes' be 'yes' and their 'no' be 'no.'https://www.youtube.com/embed/c11lFgGqIY01693https://my.truevi.com/watch/jwXMIWrkdvohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jwXMIWrkdvo/hqdefault.jpgJesus preaches to the all deadThis sermon explores the concept of Jesus preaching to the "all dead" as described in 1 Peter, contrasting it with the "mostly dead" and the human experience of needing rescue. It delves into the spiritual condition of feeling completely lost and without hope, asserting that this state is precisely where Christ intervenes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jwXMIWrkdvo1462https://my.truevi.com/watch/dz6dR77y0gghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dz6dR77y0gg/hqdefault.jpgGod's intimate knowledge and creation of each personThis devotional reflects on Psalm 139, emphasizing God's deep knowledge of individuals, from their thoughts to their physical formation. It explores the comfort and potential exposure that comes with being fully known by God, highlighting His attentiveness and purposeful design in a chaotic world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dz6dR77y0gg711https://my.truevi.com/watch/3YWqMCbV1L4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3YWqMCbV1L4/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of fathers in a changing cultureThis message emphasizes the critical role of fathers in society, drawing on observations from a cold-case detective's experience with gang members. It argues that the absence of a father figure, in various forms, consistently leads to negative outcomes for young men. The discussion advocates for conserving the traditional, ancient role of men and women in raising children, asserting that this is a truth affirmed in Christian scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3YWqMCbV1L41681https://my.truevi.com/watch/S8thZDnN-J0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S8thZDnN-J0/hqdefault.jpgLiving an attractive life, intentional invitation, and unconditional acceptanceThis message explores three principles for evangelism: living a life that attracts others, intentionally inviting oneself into people's lives, and offering unconditional acceptance. Drawing from the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus, the speaker illustrates how these principles can lead to transformative encounters.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S8thZDnN-J02176https://my.truevi.com/watch/OUDmxVl-RR8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OUDmxVl-RR8/hqdefault.jpgThe historical background of the New Testament: From 538 BC to AD 70This lecture provides an overview of the historical period from 538 BC to AD 70, known as the Second Temple period in Palestine. It covers the Persian, Greek, and Roman empires' influence on Judea, highlighting key events and figures that shaped the historical, cultural, and religious context of the New Testament.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OUDmxVl-RR83109https://my.truevi.com/watch/fl5fIRamCrYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fl5fIRamCrY/hqdefault.jpgPraise as a spiritual weaponThis sermon explores praise as a spiritual weapon, drawing on biblical accounts from 2 Chronicles 20, Acts 16, and 1 Samuel 16. It emphasizes that praise can bring victory in spiritual battles, liberate others, and shift atmospheres, even when facing overwhelming circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fl5fIRamCrY2671https://my.truevi.com/watch/r9R2nK_Co2Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r9R2nK_Co2Y/hqdefault.jpgPractices that invite realityThis presentation explores practices that invite reality, drawing on the concept of covenant epistemology. It discusses how love and pledge serve as epistemic practices, and the importance of trust and readiness to know. The speaker also introduces the idea of epistemological etiquette and the four dimensions of humanness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r9R2nK_Co2Y2698https://my.truevi.com/watch/TNBstdj3ID8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TNBstdj3ID8/hqdefault.jpgGod's presence in ordinary placesThis sermon explores the story of Moses at the burning bush, highlighting how God's presence can be encountered in everyday life. It encourages listeners to recognize and respond to God's presence by turning aside, removing obstacles, and accepting their part in God's story.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNBstdj3ID82096https://my.truevi.com/watch/XbMtJsFlRpIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XbMtJsFlRpI/hqdefault.jpgPaul's prayer for the Colossian church to walk in a manner worthy of the LordThis sermon examines Paul's prayer for the Colossian church in Colossians 1:9-14. The prayer's core aim is for believers to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him. This involves bearing fruit, increasing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened for endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XbMtJsFlRpI2810https://my.truevi.com/watch/CeAz97IgfdEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CeAz97IgfdE/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible's teaching on race and justiceThis sermon explores what the Bible says about race, emphasizing that all people are made in God's image and have equal worth. It calls believers to seek justice, love sacrificially, and live out the gospel's truth in response to racism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CeAz97IgfdE2184https://my.truevi.com/watch/5FkVHWSLFtIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5FkVHWSLFtI/hqdefault.jpgGod's promises are yes in Christ and our amenThis message introduces a new series by exploring 2 Corinthians 1:20, which states that all of God's promises are "yes" in Christ. The speaker emphasizes that while God's "yes" is foundational, our "amen" is also essential for His glory. The message encourages listeners to consider their role in affirming God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5FkVHWSLFtI2126https://my.truevi.com/watch/n10ghbiQ_aQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n10ghbiQ_aQ/hqdefault.jpgThe impact of spiritual parenting and grandparentingThis message explores the profound impact of spiritual parenting and grandparenting, drawing lessons from the historical accounts in 2 Chronicles. It highlights the importance of intentional spiritual formation in children's lives, emphasizing two key goals: loving Jesus and making good choices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n10ghbiQ_aQ2439https://my.truevi.com/watch/DQjBFGL3Xkwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DQjBFGL3Xkw/hqdefault.jpgBiblical reconciliation for the human raceThis discussion emphasizes that true reconciliation begins with a vertical relationship with God through the gospel, which then enables horizontal reconciliation among people. It argues that sin is the systemic issue, not race, and that only the gospel can address the heart-level problems that lead to division.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DQjBFGL3Xkw1784https://my.truevi.com/watch/2Eyc5_IxN3chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Eyc5_IxN3c/hqdefault.jpgThe term Christian nationalism as a pejorativeThis message explores the term "Christian nationalism," arguing that it is often used as an insult rather than a clear definition. The speaker discusses how the term has been intentionally difficult to define and has morphed depending on who is using it and why. He also examines the historical context of nations and Christianity, challenging the idea that a secular nation is a historical norm.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Eyc5_IxN3c2807https://my.truevi.com/watch/4FI5U6gIcfMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4FI5U6gIcfM/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of remembering Christ in ministry and lifeThis panel discussion emphasizes the centrality of Christ in all aspects of Christian life and ministry. Panelists share personal experiences and theological insights on how easily Christ can be forgotten, even by seasoned ministers, and the profound implications of such oversight.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4FI5U6gIcfM3695https://my.truevi.com/watch/PD_INCL-5l0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PD_INCL-5l0/hqdefault.jpgThe spirit's work in true evangelismThis message emphasizes that true evangelism involves casting the net by preaching the word, but the germination of that word and the production of fruit are solely the work of the Holy Spirit. It draws lessons from Peter's experience with Jesus and the ministry of Dr. Lewis Barry Chafer, highlighting the necessity of the Spirit's enlightenment for genuine saving faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PD_INCL-5l02127https://my.truevi.com/watch/KlQExFG7AAshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KlQExFG7AAs/hqdefault.jpgJesus came to call sinners, not the righteousThis sermon explores Jesus's radical choice to associate with and call tax collectors and sinners, challenging the conventional wisdom of his time. It highlights how Jesus's actions, particularly eating with outcasts, demonstrated his mission to heal the spiritually sick rather than the self-proclaimed righteous. The message encourages listeners to reflect on their own comfort with 'sinners' and the church's role in reaching those on the margins.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlQExFG7AAs1582https://my.truevi.com/watch/kgHsHJbO6vghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kgHsHJbO6vg/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve service: The light shines in the darknessThis Christmas Eve service features a children's story, carols, and a sermon reflecting on the meaning of Christmas. The message emphasizes that Jesus is the light that shines brightest in the darkest night, offering hope and peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kgHsHJbO6vg3527https://my.truevi.com/watch/VSzxwNx4GdEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VSzxwNx4GdE/hqdefault.jpgDo not say 'I am only'This message encourages students to overcome self-limiting beliefs by focusing on God's power and purpose for their lives. It challenges the idea of being "only" a certain way and highlights the importance of speaking God's words and recognizing His constant presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VSzxwNx4GdE956https://my.truevi.com/watch/JXdAMxK1oxEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JXdAMxK1oxE/hqdefault.jpgThe cultural mandate: Work, beauty, and the gospelThis sermon explores the cultural mandate from Genesis 1, emphasizing that God created humanity not only for sustenance but also to cultivate beauty and goodness in the world. It argues that the fall did not negate this mandate, and the Great Commission calls believers to transform their corner of creation for God's glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JXdAMxK1oxE3232https://my.truevi.com/watch/_w1w-sbcOUohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_w1w-sbcOUo/hqdefault.jpgBlessed are the peacemakersThis sermon explores the beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." It delves into how God, as the Lord of peace and fellowship, desires to share this peace, and how the gospel of Jesus Christ, particularly through the cross, is the key to achieving peace with God and with one another.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_w1w-sbcOUo2312https://my.truevi.com/watch/A9RnpHEcUQ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A9RnpHEcUQ8/hqdefault.jpgRichard Baxter on overcoming difficulties by the Spirit of GodPastor Jim Thomas shares a reading from Richard Baxter's "A Christian Directory," reflecting on Philippians 4:13. Baxter emphasizes that believers overcome life's difficulties and oppositions not by their own strength, but through the power of God's Spirit and abundant mercies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A9RnpHEcUQ8687https://my.truevi.com/watch/UvgcKQ23jNIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UvgcKQ23jNI/hqdefault.jpgResponding to the feeling that God is not the way we want him to beThis video explores the common sentiment, often expressed by non-believers and sometimes even Christians, that they dislike aspects of God's nature as described in the Bible. It challenges the idea of using personal feelings as evidence when evaluating religious truth, advocating instead for following evidence to its logical conclusion regardless of personal preference.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UvgcKQ23jNI606https://my.truevi.com/watch/f7sfCSOB3iAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f7sfCSOB3iA/hqdefault.jpgThe historicity of Adam and EveThis discussion explores whether the Bible commits believers to a historical Adam and Eve. It evaluates competing views, acknowledging the symbolic significance of Adam and Eve while presenting biblical grounds for their historicity. The presentation concludes that biblical writers regarded Adam and Eve as genuine historical persons, implying the monogenesis of the human race.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f7sfCSOB3iA671https://my.truevi.com/watch/irVpncvqnW0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/irVpncvqnW0/hqdefault.jpgThe lamp, the bread, and the name in Leviticus 24This sermon explores Leviticus 24, focusing on the lamp, the bread, and the name as three sacred elements in Israel's worship that must be set apart and protected. It highlights the significance of these items in communicating God's enduring presence and covenant with His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/irVpncvqnW02777https://my.truevi.com/watch/aJ-J3jFUJFshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aJ-J3jFUJFs/hqdefault.jpgRecognizing, avoiding, and counteracting adulteryThis sermon outlines the spiritual pathology of adultery, beginning with a pastor's wife's anonymous letter detailing her husband's affair. It then explores Proverbs 5, instructing listeners to recognize the allurements of the adulteress, avoid her, and counteract temptation by cherishing one's own marriage and remembering God's omnipresence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJ-J3jFUJFs2597https://my.truevi.com/watch/OGu6mrVgRFIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OGu6mrVgRFI/hqdefault.jpgLuther's three rules for interpreting scripture: Prayer, meditation, and the agonizing struggleThis faculty address explores Martin Luther's three essential rules for faithful interpretation of scripture: prayer, meditation, and the agonizing struggle. It argues that these rules are crucial for understanding the Bible's nature, how it should be read, and why, placing proper emphasis on the reader as a justified sinner.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OGu6mrVgRFI2584https://my.truevi.com/watch/qFeun1rY5S4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qFeun1rY5S4/hqdefault.jpgWhy bad things happen to good peoplePastor Mark challenges the common question of why bad things happen to good people by exploring six key lessons from the Christian worldview. Drawing from the story of Lazarus, he explains that pain is universal, God is not the author of evil, and Jesus is present with us in our suffering. The message emphasizes that pain can be spiritually transformative and that Jesus ultimately triumphed over evil on the cross, promising a future where evil will be completely vanquished.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qFeun1rY5S42031https://my.truevi.com/watch/az_3yuInrnghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/az_3yuInrng/hqdefault.jpgUnveiling Daniel: God's sovereign control over humanityThis message introduces a new series on the book of Daniel, emphasizing that the book is not primarily about Daniel but about God's sovereign control over all humanity. It highlights three key themes: God's ability to rescue and reward faithful servants, His accountability for those who oppose Him, and His ultimate replacement of all earthly kingdoms with His eternal kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/az_3yuInrng2723https://my.truevi.com/watch/79b9j-inTJ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/79b9j-inTJ4/hqdefault.jpgEugene Peterson on approaching scripture with humilityPastor Jim Thomas shares insights from Eugene Peterson on how to approach scripture. He emphasizes listening to scripture in its double context and avoiding an academic or manipulative approach. The discussion highlights the importance of humility and allowing scripture to speak to us rather than using it for self-defined purposes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/79b9j-inTJ4507https://my.truevi.com/watch/tWKMhPeUK2Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tWKMhPeUK2A/hqdefault.jpgFinding joy and relief as the sheep of God's pastureThis devotion explores Psalm 100, verses 1-3, focusing on how knowing we belong to God provides joy, peace, and worship, especially during challenging times. It highlights the relief found in embracing our identity as God's sheep, knowing He fights for us, leads us, and watches over us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tWKMhPeUK2A354https://my.truevi.com/watch/dY0Hf4RYYYQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dY0Hf4RYYYQ/hqdefault.jpgThe decision to reorder your private worldThis message explores the importance of intentionality in simplifying one's life to draw closer to God. It emphasizes that choosing simplicity is a decision to reorder one's private world, prioritizing Christ to bring all other aspects of life into proper alignment. The speaker shares personal experiences and biblical examples to illustrate how unplugging from distractions and embracing silence and solitude can lead to a deeper connection with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dY0Hf4RYYYQ2656https://my.truevi.com/watch/4b1o9v9A8bQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4b1o9v9A8bQ/hqdefault.jpgPornography's impact on individuals and relationshipsThis video explores the pervasive issue of pornography, detailing its detrimental effects on the brain, personal well-being, and relational intimacy. Experts discuss how pornography rewires the brain, hinders healthy relationships, and contributes to marital dissatisfaction, offering insights into the challenges of finding freedom and healing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4b1o9v9A8bQ2158https://my.truevi.com/watch/-TjExf2fzH4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-TjExf2fzH4/hqdefault.jpgThe true meaning of Christmas: Recognizing God's presenceThis sermon explores the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing that God's presence, like the birth of Jesus, often goes unnoticed. It encourages listeners to discern God's voice through scripture and obey His commands, even when the outcome is uncertain, to experience miracles and transform their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-TjExf2fzH42667https://my.truevi.com/watch/Kh2Qwj-MeEYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kh2Qwj-MeEY/hqdefault.jpgThe Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls fragments are forgeriesThis video discusses the recent news that all 16 Dead Sea Scrolls fragments at the Museum of the Bible are forgeries. It explains that these fragments are tiny, insignificant, and have no impact on the authentic Dead Sea Scrolls or biblical scholarship. The discussion also addresses the misinformation spread by news outlets and social media regarding this discovery.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kh2Qwj-MeEY2203https://my.truevi.com/watch/IpefLBB3mnUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IpefLBB3mnU/hqdefault.jpgNew paradigms for sharing faithThis message explores how evangelism strategies have evolved, emphasizing the need for fresh approaches to sharing faith in a changing world. It discusses shifting from old paradigms like being a salesman to a travel guide, focusing on friendship over agenda, and sharing story instead of dogma.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IpefLBB3mnU322https://my.truevi.com/watch/hUudpCmz868https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hUudpCmz868/hqdefault.jpgTodd Friel critiques Dennis Prager's arguments for an afterlifeTodd Friel analyzes Dennis Prager's logical fallacies and lack of authority when attempting to prove the existence of an afterlife. Friel argues that Prager's reasoning is circular and ungrounded, relying on sentiment and presuppositions rather than a definitive source.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hUudpCmz868700https://my.truevi.com/watch/ltVOv8Dh25Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ltVOv8Dh25U/hqdefault.jpgFinding treasure in the trialThis message explores how to find joy in trials by identifying the treasures within them. It teaches that trials can lead to spiritual growth, wisdom, humility, and a deeper understanding of eternal life. The speaker emphasizes that while trials are painful, they offer opportunities for profound personal and spiritual development.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ltVOv8Dh25U3509https://my.truevi.com/watch/qPj9tocjE50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qPj9tocjE50/hqdefault.jpgGood Friday service: Reflecting on Christ's sacrifice through scripture and communionThis Good Friday service guides attendees through Jesus's final moments as depicted in the Book of Luke. The service incorporates scripture readings, silent reflection, worship, and communion to honor the sacrifice of Christ on the cross.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qPj9tocjE504249https://my.truevi.com/watch/luzuYZddSDEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/luzuYZddSDE/hqdefault.jpgPaul's missionary journey to AthensThis message joins Paul in Athens as he continues his missionary journey, preaching the gospel in the synagogue and marketplace. He addresses the Areopagus, presenting the Christian worldview to a purely Gentile audience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/luzuYZddSDE2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/dTkXRpe9Ng4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dTkXRpe9Ng4/hqdefault.jpgExperiencing the hope of a new dayThis message explores how to experience the hope of a new day, even amidst difficult circumstances. It emphasizes that God speaks through His word, offers promises, desires relationship, and is always doing new things. The speaker encourages listeners to pursue God, let go of the past, and engage with His word to find renewal and transformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dTkXRpe9Ng44266https://my.truevi.com/watch/-jXNS4ycrfIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-jXNS4ycrfI/hqdefault.jpgThe new order after the floodThis lesson explores the second major section of Genesis 9:18–11:9, focusing on the new order after the flood. It examines the sons of Noah and the defeat of the city of Babel, revealing how these passages work together to establish a pattern for world history from that time forward.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-jXNS4ycrfI409https://my.truevi.com/watch/8gm5gc-t0eQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8gm5gc-t0eQ/hqdefault.jpgThe origin of the soul: Theological anthropology and human constitutionThis discussion explores the concept of theological anthropology, defining it as the study of what it means to be human in a theological context. It delves into the historical and contemporary views on the origin of the soul, examining different perspectives such as creationism, traducianism, and pre-existence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8gm5gc-t0eQ2903https://my.truevi.com/watch/bks0A_A0mYQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bks0A_A0mYQ/hqdefault.jpgSummit Ministries: The power of truth and relationshipThis video emphasizes the importance of building relationships with students while grounding them in biblical truth. It highlights how Summit Ministries creates a safe environment for students to discuss life's challenges and compare different worldviews to a biblical perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bks0A_A0mYQ12121https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jx69ZrW6k24https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jx69ZrW6k24/hqdefault.jpgReceiving power to be witnesses through the Holy SpiritThis devotional thought explores Acts 1:7-8, emphasizing that believers will receive power from the Holy Spirit to be witnesses. It clarifies that the call to be a witness extends beyond the original apostles to all believers, as demonstrated by examples throughout the book of Acts. The message encourages listeners to ask the Lord to fill them with the Holy Spirit to share their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jx69ZrW6k24301https://my.truevi.com/watch/dgnKuJ8_2yEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dgnKuJ8_2yE/hqdefault.jpgThe concrete reality of union with ChristThis discussion explores how the abstract concept of union with Christ becomes concrete through remembering baptism and the daily work of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that this union is not merely a philosophical idea but a lived experience of God's presence and work within believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dgnKuJ8_2yE372https://my.truevi.com/watch/ztG05cDxTcAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ztG05cDxTcA/hqdefault.jpgFasting and feasting: Living in the already but not yet of God's kingdomThis sermon explores the Christian practices of fasting and feasting within the context of the "already but not yet" of God's kingdom. It examines how these rhythms, modeled by Jesus, help believers navigate the tension between the kingdom's present reality and its future completion. The message encourages intentional living with God through these spiritual disciplines.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ztG05cDxTcA5432https://my.truevi.com/watch/j8QA8lZGFTshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j8QA8lZGFTs/hqdefault.jpgThe discipline of Christian fellowshipThis sermon explores the spiritual discipline of Christian fellowship, defining it as a common life together where God's spirit is present among His people. It examines the origins of Christian fellowship in the early church, as described in Acts chapter 2, and discusses its practices, including devotion to apostolic teaching, breaking bread, and prayer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j8QA8lZGFTs4864https://my.truevi.com/watch/6NvHU29g7FQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6NvHU29g7FQ/hqdefault.jpgThe earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LordThis message, delivered at a commencement ceremony, explores the biblical promise of the earth being filled with the knowledge of the Lord. It connects this promise to the Christmas story, the coming of the Messiah, and the ongoing work of God through believers to spread the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6NvHU29g7FQ1315https://my.truevi.com/watch/5ga68SAfEbchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5ga68SAfEbc/hqdefault.jpgTodd Friel questions the sufficiency of scripture regarding a pastor's viral prophetic dreamsTodd Friel discusses a viral video of a pastor sharing three prophetic dreams, which have garnered 1.3 million views. Friel challenges the pastor's claims of having prophetic dreams while not being a prophet, and questions the necessity of such dreams if the Bible is sufficient.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ga68SAfEbc691https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZC6jL1Nu3VYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZC6jL1Nu3VY/hqdefault.jpgThe Magi's journey: Responding to Christ's arrivalThis message explores the responses to Christ's birth through the lens of the Magi's journey, King Herod's defensive jealousy, and the religious leaders' apathetic indifference. It encourages a passionate pursuit of God and choosing worship, even amidst life's difficulties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZC6jL1Nu3VY2011https://my.truevi.com/watch/fH6qzTEjTj0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fH6qzTEjTj0/hqdefault.jpgMatthew 2 as a microcosm of redemptionThis sermon explores Matthew chapter 2 as a microcosm of the entire story of redemption, reflecting the meta-narrative of Scripture from Genesis 3:15 to the birth of Jesus. It highlights the fulfillment of God's promises and the ongoing opposition to the Messiah.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fH6qzTEjTj02023https://my.truevi.com/watch/_UmRaMxLgb0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_UmRaMxLgb0/hqdefault.jpgI am a Christian: Waging war against the great dragonThis sermon explores Revelation chapter 12, focusing on the spiritual warfare Christians engage in against Satan. It highlights how believers conquer through the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, even in the face of persecution and death, drawing parallels to early church martyrs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_UmRaMxLgb02549https://my.truevi.com/watch/XDat5zHyWG8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XDat5zHyWG8/hqdefault.jpgExodus 15: The song of Moses and the bitter waters of MarahThis sermon explores Exodus chapter 15, focusing on the Song of Moses, the first song in the Bible, which celebrates God's victory, character, and faithfulness after the Red Sea crossing. It then examines the Israelites' wilderness experience at Marah, where bitter waters were made sweet, highlighting God's testing and healing nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XDat5zHyWG82367https://my.truevi.com/watch/z1x-000asOIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z1x-000asOI/hqdefault.jpgLiving on mission: Practical ways to share the gospelThis video explores practical ways to live out the Great Commission in everyday life, from building relationships with neighbors to supporting global missionary work. It emphasizes that everyone is called to live on mission, regardless of their gifting, and encourages intentional interaction and vulnerability.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z1x-000asOI5015https://my.truevi.com/watch/0PE1jC-ebaghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0PE1jC-ebag/hqdefault.jpgCan these bones live? God's perspective on restorationDr. Donna Petter addresses the graduating class of 2015, posing the question "Can these bones live?" She explores Ezekiel's vision of dry bones and its relevance to the messes people make of their lives, emphasizing that restoration is not about what we know, but who we know: a sovereign God who makes the impossible possible through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0PE1jC-ebag1764https://my.truevi.com/watch/yRhESYJP2NQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yRhESYJP2NQ/hqdefault.jpgThe dawn of redeeming grace: Advent begins in the darkThis sermon explores the Advent season, emphasizing that it begins in darkness, reflecting the human condition and the world's need for hope. It highlights Isaiah's prophecy of a great light shining on those in deep darkness, pointing to Christ's first coming and his return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yRhESYJP2NQ4180https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tew4TjAdKiYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tew4TjAdKiY/hqdefault.jpgChristian engagement with 21st-century challengesThis presentation outlines three significant challenges facing Christians in the 21st century: political, ethical, and theological. It explores how believers can navigate issues like the separation of church and state, bioethics, and religious pluralism while maintaining a biblical perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tew4TjAdKiY1928https://my.truevi.com/watch/YfOJymvlJpQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YfOJymvlJpQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's grammar: Don't put a period where God puts a commaThis message explores the concept of "God's grammar," emphasizing that God often places a comma where humans might place a period, signifying that a situation is not over until God declares it so. It highlights the empty tomb as the ultimate inciting incident that redefines possibilities and validates Jesus's claims.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YfOJymvlJpQ1524https://my.truevi.com/watch/pgde4J1URpYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pgde4J1URpY/hqdefault.jpgPay careful attention to Jesus to avoid spiritual driftingThis message emphasizes the spiritual danger of drifting away from Christ and the importance of paying careful attention to Jesus. Drawing from Hebrews chapter 2, it highlights that neglecting such a great salvation can lead to divine discipline for believers and eternal punishment for unbelievers. The speaker urges listeners to actively engage with their faith, prioritize Christ, and recognize the seriousness of their spiritual walk.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pgde4J1URpY2525https://my.truevi.com/watch/pZ21iuO4frMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pZ21iuO4frM/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the three types of speaking in tonguesThis sermon explores the historical context of spiritual phenomena, including the Azusa Street Revival, and delves into the theological understanding of speaking in tongues. It differentiates between public, private, and personal glossolalia, as described in scripture, and addresses common controversies surrounding these manifestations of the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pZ21iuO4frM3027https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yyszt5MaARohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yyszt5MaARo/hqdefault.jpgResting in God's love amidst life's chainsThis message explores the speaker's personal journey through a season of doubt, fear, and physical and emotional struggles, which she describes as a "ball and chain." She recounts how God prompted her to "come away and rest a while" and how she ultimately found solace and renewed faith in His unwavering love, even when facing a cancer diagnosis.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yyszt5MaARo1975https://my.truevi.com/watch/TRqtnxV6Jx8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TRqtnxV6Jx8/hqdefault.jpgThree evidences of God's existence: creation, conscience, and conversionThis presentation outlines three key evidences for God's existence. It begins with the observable order of creation, then explores the universal human conscience as an internal moral compass. Finally, it discusses the transformative experience of conversion as a personal encounter with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TRqtnxV6Jx8439https://my.truevi.com/watch/gqDCkU0S6DEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqDCkU0S6DE/hqdefault.jpgHabakkuk's crisis of faith and God's answerThis message explores the prophet Habakkuk's confusion and complaints to God regarding the wickedness in Judah and God's seemingly inaction. It delves into Habakkuk's struggle to reconcile God's holiness with His plan to use the unrighteous Babylonians to chasten His people. The discussion highlights how God addresses Habakkuk's questions, emphasizing the importance of faith in His timing and purposes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqDCkU0S6DE5799https://my.truevi.com/watch/6I_DTBonc6Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6I_DTBonc6Q/hqdefault.jpgJesus's mission to glorify the Father through His given authorityThis sermon explores Jesus's prayer in John 17:1-8, focusing on His mission to glorify the Father. It examines how Jesus used the authority given to Him to manifest the Father's name and words to the people, stewarding them like a garden to bring about beauty and fruitfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6I_DTBonc6Q2392https://my.truevi.com/watch/DKgehxteLRkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DKgehxteLRk/hqdefault.jpgAlice Cooper: From rock bottom to rock solid faithAlice Cooper recounts his journey from the height of rock and roll fame, through severe addiction, to finding unwavering faith in Christ. He shares how his past struggles now equip him to minister to others, emphasizing that God can use anyone's setbacks for His purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DKgehxteLRk2625https://my.truevi.com/watch/i_8vdX2KLIghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i_8vdX2KLIg/hqdefault.jpgGod's rules for his churchThis sermon explores First Timothy 3:14-15, emphasizing that God sets the rules for His church and that the church's nature obligates believers to live by those rules. It highlights the church as God's household, the church of the living God, and a pillar and buttress of the truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i_8vdX2KLIg2470https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZOi-49i4JOchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZOi-49i4JOc/hqdefault.jpgThe resurrected Christ: A new light and new lifeThis sermon emphasizes the profound impact of Christ's resurrection, not just as a personal salvation event, but as a historical turning point that ushered in a new era. It highlights how the resurrection brings new light, transforming the darkness of sin and judgment, and new life, offering a future beyond the limitations of death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZOi-49i4JOc3041https://my.truevi.com/watch/kp3i6B9xAzchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kp3i6B9xAzc/hqdefault.jpgPilate's indecision and the choice of JesusThis message explores Pontius Pilate's indecision when confronted with Jesus Christ, highlighting his attempts to avoid making a judgment. It delves into the various pressures Pilate faced, including the demands of the crowd and his own troubled conscience, ultimately leading to a pivotal decision with eternal consequences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kp3i6B9xAzc2465https://my.truevi.com/watch/89hxNVrhKzIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/89hxNVrhKzI/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding Christian baptismThis video explains Christian baptism as a symbolic act that signifies a believer's identification with Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. It emphasizes that baptism is an outward declaration of an inward faith, not a means of salvation, and highlights Jesus' own baptism as an example for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/89hxNVrhKzI438https://my.truevi.com/watch/geWu8Q30A9Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/geWu8Q30A9E/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the light of the worldMatt Chandler preaches on John 8:12, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world." This sermon explores how Jesus transforms what is formless into form, brings light to darkness, and fills voids with life, emphasizing the importance of confession over secrecy for spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/geWu8Q30A9E3059https://my.truevi.com/watch/9JHdgcxYHm8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9JHdgcxYHm8/hqdefault.jpgNoah: A world changer in an ungodly culturePastor Greg Laurie introduces Noah as a hero of the Bible who lived a godly life during a dark time in human history. He explains that Noah was a 'world changer' who did not accept the status quo and affected his surroundings more than his surroundings affected him. Laurie emphasizes that Noah's story is relevant today because Jesus said, 'As it was in the days of Noah, so also shall it be when the Son of Man returns.'https://www.youtube.com/embed/9JHdgcxYHm81559https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qn5WX4ZWwUwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qn5WX4ZWwUw/hqdefault.jpgInterpretive issues in LeviticusThis lecture examines several interpretive issues within the book of Leviticus, focusing on the structure of the book, the location of God's communication to Moses, the meaning of atonement, the consequence of being "cut off from his people," and the nature of Nadab and Abihu's strange fire. It also briefly touches on the distinction between clean and unclean animals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qn5WX4ZWwUw6482https://my.truevi.com/watch/GS_QkAcMKdchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GS_QkAcMKdc/hqdefault.jpgChuck Swindoll's journey of grace: From a difficult childhood to ministryChuck Swindoll recounts his personal journey, highlighting how he experienced God's grace throughout his life, from a childhood where he felt unwanted and struggled with a stutter, through his military service, and ultimately to his calling into ministry and theological education. He emphasizes that grace is God's undeserved love, which he encountered through pivotal mentors and unexpected opportunities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GS_QkAcMKdc3231https://my.truevi.com/watch/i3UFjE9uJ80https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i3UFjE9uJ80/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah's prophecy of a new Exodus and new creationThis lecture explores the prominent themes of a new Exodus and a new creation in Isaiah, particularly in chapters 40-66. It details how these prophecies describe Israel's return from exile, a new creation where the blind will see and the deaf will hear, and the ultimate fulfillment of these promises through the Servant of the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i3UFjE9uJ801685https://my.truevi.com/watch/wz0iokBRKwYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wz0iokBRKwY/hqdefault.jpgPrayer and fasting: Overcoming unbeliefThis message explores the power of prayer and fasting, drawing from Mark chapter 9. It emphasizes the importance of bringing needs to Jesus, persevering in prayer despite opposition, and asking God to help overcome unbelief.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wz0iokBRKwY4472https://my.truevi.com/watch/OZO8UfcthIMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OZO8UfcthIM/hqdefault.jpgJesus pursues people from every nationThis message explores how Jesus's miracles reveal his pursuit of people from all backgrounds, not just one culture. It highlights the faith of a Roman Centurion and how Jesus's work unites diverse individuals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OZO8UfcthIM3444https://my.truevi.com/watch/1n5jmUbSOikhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1n5jmUbSOik/hqdefault.jpgTheology and creation care: Jonathan Moo's journey and definitionJonathan Moo, a professor of New Testament and environmental studies, shares his personal and academic journey into the intersection of biblical and ecological studies. He defines "creation care" as a term that emphasizes God's ownership of creation and humanity's entrusted responsibility to care for it, distinguishing it from the more anthropocentric concept of "environmentalism."https://www.youtube.com/embed/1n5jmUbSOik3222https://my.truevi.com/watch/aEAPWac19a4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aEAPWac19a4/hqdefault.jpgThe process of recognizing the Old and New Testament canonsThis video explores the historical process by which the books of the Old and New Testaments came to be recognized as uniquely authoritative within the Christian canon. It distinguishes between an authorized collection and a collection of authoritative writings, emphasizing the inherent authority of Scripture. The discussion covers the completion and recognition of both the Old and New Testament canons, highlighting the role of early church figures and councils in affirming these texts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aEAPWac19a4765https://my.truevi.com/watch/DB9BxOaBISghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DB9BxOaBISg/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 84: The heart's longing for GodThis study of Psalm 84 explores the deep longings of the human heart, asserting that these desires ultimately point to God. It challenges listeners to consider what truly satisfies their hunger, contrasting worldly pursuits with the ultimate fulfillment found only in God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DB9BxOaBISg334https://my.truevi.com/watch/hlcRxFrrKEshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hlcRxFrrKEs/hqdefault.jpgThe theology that leads to doxologyThis sermon explores how Paul's doxology in Romans 11:33-36 models for believers that sound theology should naturally lead to heartfelt praise. It examines the basis, posture, and aim of Christian worship, emphasizing that understanding God's character and plan should evoke humility, wonder, and glory to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hlcRxFrrKEs2192https://my.truevi.com/watch/TNuUsNnPSLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TNuUsNnPSLU/hqdefault.jpgNudity in art: A biblical perspective for Christian educationThis discussion explores how to approach nudity in classical art within a Christian educational context. It differentiates between various biblical meanings of nakedness—sexual sin, poverty, and disgrace—and contrasts them with humanistic glorification of man, as seen in works like Michelangelo's David. The speaker emphasizes the importance of wise parental guidance in helping children understand and process such art.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNuUsNnPSLU499https://my.truevi.com/watch/9AXGcy8lZN4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9AXGcy8lZN4/hqdefault.jpgJesus answers John's questions about his identity and missionThis sermon explores John the Baptist's questions to Jesus from prison, asking if Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus responds by highlighting his deeds and the good news preached to the poor, affirming his identity and mission. The message encourages listeners to bring their own questions to Jesus and to listen for his answers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9AXGcy8lZN42155https://my.truevi.com/watch/aJuf-Owzhywhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aJuf-Owzhyw/hqdefault.jpgThe incomparable God of Isaiah 40:12-31This sermon explores Isaiah 40:12-31, emphasizing God's incomparability and challenging listeners to examine their understanding of God. It addresses the dangers of syncretism and idolatry, urging a right view of God as the everlasting Creator.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJuf-Owzhyw2585https://my.truevi.com/watch/NBDkr3HNdDchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NBDkr3HNdDc/hqdefault.jpgRemembering Christ while engaging on social mediaTom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss principles for Christians to engage wisely on social media platforms. They emphasize that believers must remember Jesus Christ and God's wisdom when posting online, treating others as image-bearers and avoiding common pitfalls like seeking validation or engaging in tribalism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBDkr3HNdDc1671https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tv12I86KwMUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tv12I86KwMU/hqdefault.jpgJude 24-25: God is able to keep you from stumblingThis message concludes a series on the Epistle of Jude, focusing on the final two verses. The speaker emphasizes God's ability to keep believers from stumbling and to present them blameless before His glory with great joy. This doxology highlights God's omnipotence and wisdom, contrasting human inability with divine power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tv12I86KwMU2574https://my.truevi.com/watch/_VtV4sl83eghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_VtV4sl83eg/hqdefault.jpgSustaining momentum through ownershipThis sermon explores how the momentum of God's work is sustained through five aspects of ownership: presence, leadership, celebration, joy, and embracing the journey of transformation. Drawing parallels from the book of Nehemiah, the speaker encourages believers to actively engage in God's mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_VtV4sl83eg2332https://my.truevi.com/watch/_3KVO5w4r68https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_3KVO5w4r68/hqdefault.jpgEquality of outcome versus equality of opportunityDoug Wilson distinguishes between equality of outcome and equality of opportunity, arguing that progressives seek the former while conservatives desire the latter. He explains that achieving equality of outcome would require omnipotent and omniscient control, which is an impossible and undesirable goal.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_3KVO5w4r68739https://my.truevi.com/watch/otA0NV9d2S8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/otA0NV9d2S8/hqdefault.jpgDavid's refusal to seize the throneThis sermon explores David's refusal to take matters into his own hands by killing Saul, even when presented with the opportunity. David's actions demonstrate his sensitive conscience and his commitment to letting God establish him as king in His own time. The narrative highlights the contrast between David's trust in God's providence and Saul's hardened conscience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/otA0NV9d2S82303https://my.truevi.com/watch/C6Y3ae8khHUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/C6Y3ae8khHU/hqdefault.jpgFaith without good deeds is uselessThis sermon explores the book of James, emphasizing that true faith is demonstrated through actions. It challenges listeners to move beyond mere profession of faith to actively living out Christian principles like mercy, generosity, and welcoming others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/C6Y3ae8khHU3558https://my.truevi.com/watch/0ph09pTVq4chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0ph09pTVq4c/hqdefault.jpgBlessed are those who mournThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on mourning from the Beatitudes, emphasizing that those who mourn are blessed because they are drawn nearer to God. It challenges the worldly view of success and blessing, highlighting that God's presence is found in suffering and grief.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ph09pTVq4c4935https://my.truevi.com/watch/kSfhCg_FEXchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kSfhCg_FEXc/hqdefault.jpgThe historical roots of dissociative identity disorder and liberal theologyThis segment explores the historical and theological underpinnings of dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. It connects the contemporary trend of normalizing DID to the historical development of liberal theology, particularly the ideas of Friedrich Schleiermacher, which emphasized feelings over propositional truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kSfhCg_FEXc693https://my.truevi.com/watch/RzONaciCe1Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RzONaciCe1Q/hqdefault.jpgThe power of prayer in spiritual warfareThis sermon explores the reality of spiritual conflict and the enemy's mission to kill, steal, and destroy. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, drawing on biblical examples and an Ephesians 1 prayer, to tap into God's power for deliverance and to join Him in His redemptive work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RzONaciCe1Q2713https://my.truevi.com/watch/tltE9NIeSBYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tltE9NIeSBY/hqdefault.jpgDaily devotion: David Clarkson's cry for renewing gracePastor Jim Thomas shares a daily devotional from "Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans," focusing on David Clarkson's 17th-century prayer for renewing grace. The prayer expresses a desperate need for God's help, acknowledging human brokenness and seeking a new heart and spirit. It highlights the Puritan's combination of warm piety and careful intellect.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tltE9NIeSBY588https://my.truevi.com/watch/1sPcpxNS65khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1sPcpxNS65k/hqdefault.jpgWhat a friend we have in JesusThis message explores the concept of friendship with Jesus, drawing insights from the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." It emphasizes that Jesus extends his friendship even to sinners and encourages believers to embrace this relationship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1sPcpxNS65k4976https://my.truevi.com/watch/tlg0TLamcoEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tlg0TLamcoE/hqdefault.jpgGrace as an invitation to growthThis sermon explores the concept of grace, particularly in the context of the story of Jonah. It emphasizes that grace is not merely a second chance but an invitation to growth, even when individuals find themselves in undeserving situations. The message highlights the costly nature of grace, contrasting it with 'cheap grace' and underscoring the sacrifice made for it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tlg0TLamcoE4313https://my.truevi.com/watch/6Q5ji6BIjEQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6Q5ji6BIjEQ/hqdefault.jpgDivine forgiveness as legal pardonThis paper explores the relationship between legal pardon, tensed time, and the expiation of guilt, arguing that divine forgiveness is more akin to a legal pardon than to personal forgiveness. It examines the distinction between personal forgiveness and legal pardon in philosophical and theological literature, highlighting God's governmental role and the biblical consequences of divine forgiveness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Q5ji6BIjEQ3657https://my.truevi.com/watch/DhvNOfjk6GEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DhvNOfjk6GE/hqdefault.jpgBeing salt and light in the worldThis message explores Jesus's teachings on being salt and light, emphasizing that believers are not the centerpiece but rather facilitators who draw out the flavors of the world and illuminate pathways to grace. It encourages humility and a focus on serving others rather than seeking personal prestige or control.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DhvNOfjk6GE1507https://my.truevi.com/watch/gM-h6noKtAYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gM-h6noKtAY/hqdefault.jpgJesus, our high priest, empathizes with our temptationsThis Lenten devotional reflects on Hebrews 4, emphasizing that Jesus, as our great high priest, was tempted in every way yet did not sin. Believers are encouraged to approach God's throne of grace with confidence, knowing Christ empathizes with their weaknesses and offers mercy and grace in times of need.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gM-h6noKtAY696https://my.truevi.com/watch/D6EIzfCcR_khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D6EIzfCcR_k/hqdefault.jpgJude's urgent call to contend for the faithThis sermon explores Jude's urgent appeal to believers to contend for the faith, likening it to a spiritual "code blue." The message emphasizes the internal threats to the church from ungodly people who pervert grace into sensuality and deny Christ, urging a robust defense of objective truth against relativism and compromise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D6EIzfCcR_k2304https://my.truevi.com/watch/ng3cf6WhS-Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ng3cf6WhS-E/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding God's providence through the imagery of an orchestraThis video defines God's providence as His continued care and governance over all creation, using the metaphor of an orchestra to explain how it works. It explores the roles of God as the conductor and humanity as the musicians, highlighting God's involvement and sovereignty while acknowledging human responsibility.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ng3cf6WhS-E344https://my.truevi.com/watch/YKx8nM0GXxshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YKx8nM0GXxs/hqdefault.jpgThe moral law in evangelismThis message emphasizes the importance of using God's moral law in evangelism to reveal sin and lead people to Christ. It argues that understanding sin through the law makes the gospel's message of salvation and hell comprehensible and impactful. The speaker illustrates this with personal anecdotes and biblical references.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKx8nM0GXxs1678https://my.truevi.com/watch/tFmHbO_j3P0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tFmHbO_j3P0/hqdefault.jpgGod saves Noah from the floodThis video for preschool children teaches about God's goodness and faithfulness through the story of Noah. It explains how God saved Noah and his family from a worldwide flood, making a special promise symbolized by a rainbow.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tFmHbO_j3P0859https://my.truevi.com/watch/ftDEw8ZRa9ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ftDEw8ZRa9o/hqdefault.jpgThe appropriate use of graphic languageDoug Wilson explains his intentional use of a graphic term in a blog post. He discusses the four categories of "bad words"—swearing, cursing, obscenity, and vulgarity—and provides biblical examples of their appropriate and inappropriate use.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ftDEw8ZRa9o609https://my.truevi.com/watch/d2enFrsOCSYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d2enFrsOCSY/hqdefault.jpgShifting from worry to wonder about God's planThis message uses the analogy of a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how God sees the complete picture of our lives, even when we only see individual pieces. It encourages listeners to surrender their own plans and trust God's guidance, moving from anxiety about the future to anticipation of His unfolding will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d2enFrsOCSY799https://my.truevi.com/watch/XG1EEZaxRqEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XG1EEZaxRqE/hqdefault.jpgPersecution and perseverance in the Christian lifeThis sermon explores the Apostle Paul's instruction to Timothy regarding the inevitability of persecution for those living a godly life and the importance of perseverance. It emphasizes that the truth of the Gospel will face opposition, but believers are called to continue in their faith, drawing strength from those who mentored them and from the sacred scriptures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XG1EEZaxRqE4602https://my.truevi.com/watch/FTSMvegn3zQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FTSMvegn3zQ/hqdefault.jpgThe church's role in American revivalThis message explores the historical spiritual awakenings in the United States and emphasizes the church's responsibility in seeking a new revival. It highlights the need for self-examination and prayer among believers to bring about national transformation, drawing parallels with past revivals and the importance of evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FTSMvegn3zQ3020https://my.truevi.com/watch/uv3_WuKXGIohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uv3_WuKXGIo/hqdefault.jpgOpen-air evangelism in Ireland: Engaging atheists on creation and moralityRay Comfort engages with atheists in Ireland, discussing the origins of the universe and the basis of morality. He challenges their views on evolution and the existence of a creator, using the Ten Commandments to highlight a universal conscience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uv3_WuKXGIo2758https://my.truevi.com/watch/8XsgbmhUSaohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8XsgbmhUSao/hqdefault.jpgMarrying the right person and communicating loveThis discussion emphasizes the importance of choosing a godly spouse and the challenges of being unequally yoked. It also highlights the significance of verbalizing love and appreciation in relationships, drawing on personal experiences and biblical principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8XsgbmhUSao3450https://my.truevi.com/watch/iWWacfRJQdchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iWWacfRJQdc/hqdefault.jpgMentoring lessons from King Rehoboam: We all need upward mentorsThis message explores the importance of having upward mentors, drawing lessons from King Rehoboam's choices. It highlights three types of upward mentors: biblical, historical, and contemporary, emphasizing their role in helping believers finish well in their faith journey.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iWWacfRJQdc3123https://my.truevi.com/watch/47Y2Q51qJZAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/47Y2Q51qJZA/hqdefault.jpgGod is the source of loveThis message explores the nature of love, emphasizing that God is the ultimate source and definition of love. It highlights how God's love is manifested through the sending of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/47Y2Q51qJZA1155https://my.truevi.com/watch/-QRXf34tBTchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-QRXf34tBTc/hqdefault.jpgAn evangelist discusses God's nature and the Ten Commandments with a womanAn evangelist engages a woman in a conversation about her beliefs, exploring her understanding of a higher power and her own mortality. He then introduces the concept of God's omnipotence and omnipresence, followed by an examination of the Ten Commandments and their implications for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QRXf34tBTc496https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jfs0_lZJe4shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jfs0_lZJe4s/hqdefault.jpgThe fine print of commitment to ChristThis message explores Luke 9:57-62, where Jesus challenges three individuals about their commitment to follow him. Each encounter reveals an 'exception' or 'fine print' that competes with absolute loyalty to Christ. The speaker discusses how these ancient challenges apply to modern believers, particularly regarding comfort, family, and personal desires.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jfs0_lZJe4s1054https://my.truevi.com/watch/VsPTmiNd0ekhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VsPTmiNd0ek/hqdefault.jpgMark's Gospel: Who is Jesus and how should we respond?This devotional explores John Stott's analysis of Mark's Gospel, highlighting its focus on Jesus as the suffering servant. It delves into the central questions Mark poses: who Jesus is and how believers should respond to him. The discussion emphasizes the cross as central to understanding Jesus in Mark's account.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VsPTmiNd0ek592https://my.truevi.com/watch/9PfmGoGtRpghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9PfmGoGtRpg/hqdefault.jpgJoy like a flower blooming in the desertThis sermon explores the unexpected emergence of joy, even amidst uncertainty and darkness, comparing it to a flower blooming in the desert. It reflects on how pursuing God's call can feel like being in a wilderness, yet joy and celebration can still arise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9PfmGoGtRpg668https://my.truevi.com/watch/jBLgcquVr18https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jBLgcquVr18/hqdefault.jpgFormal theology reconstructs the underlying beliefs of biblical writersThis discussion explores how formal theology, though not explicitly present in the Bible, is a necessary process of reconstructing the systematic beliefs that informed the pastoral writings of the New Testament authors. It explains that while biblical texts address practical issues, they stem from a deeper, underlying theological framework that Christians seek to understand and articulate.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jBLgcquVr18390https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ba7_CRlSbWohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ba7_CRlSbWo/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 145: Living for something bigger than youThis study of Psalm 145 confronts self-focus by highlighting that a life centered on personal wants, needs, and feelings never leads to happiness or healthy relationships. Instead, it reveals that humans were created to live for something vastly bigger than themselves: the unsearchable glory of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ba7_CRlSbWo341https://my.truevi.com/watch/3oFsA5bJnCMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3oFsA5bJnCM/hqdefault.jpgJesus is with you in brokenness, mourning, and despairThis sermon explores Isaiah 61, revealing how Jesus fulfills the prophecy of bringing good news to the poor, binding up the brokenhearted, and proclaiming freedom. It emphasizes that Jesus is present with us through our brokenness, mourning, and despair, offering hope and transformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3oFsA5bJnCM2499https://my.truevi.com/watch/1oJLyXNZnLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1oJLyXNZnLU/hqdefault.jpgFinding refreshment in the quiet place through the life of DavidThis message explores how King David found refreshment in quiet places, which sustained him throughout his life. It emphasizes that these quiet moments with God are where our greatest successes are forged and where God empowers us to walk in His glorious best.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1oJLyXNZnLU2458https://my.truevi.com/watch/huDmJQGduOMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/huDmJQGduOM/hqdefault.jpgWho is the Holy Spirit?This sermon explores the identity of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit is a 'who' rather than a 'what.' It highlights the personal characteristics and emotional capacity of the Holy Spirit, drawing from biblical passages to illustrate these points.https://www.youtube.com/embed/huDmJQGduOM6315https://my.truevi.com/watch/HwZLtqNaIVAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HwZLtqNaIVA/hqdefault.jpgPaul's writings on spiritual warfare in Ephesians and ColossiansDr. Clint Arnold discusses the Apostle Paul's teachings on spiritual warfare, particularly in the books of Ephesians and Colossians. He explains how Paul's focus on the power of God counters the powers of evil, addressing issues like the occult, demons, and magic. The discussion also explores the historical context of these beliefs in the first century and their relevance to understanding spiritual dynamics today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HwZLtqNaIVA2794https://my.truevi.com/watch/UsMpBzJAxZ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UsMpBzJAxZ0/hqdefault.jpgJoy comes in the morningThis message explores the biblical truth that "weeping may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning." Drawing from the story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and contemporary testimonies, it emphasizes finding unshakable hope and purpose in God's promises, even amidst life's unpredictable challenges and profound grief.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UsMpBzJAxZ01804https://my.truevi.com/watch/LhRMdhip7wAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LhRMdhip7wA/hqdefault.jpgLuke's evangelism to the richThis sermon explores how the Gospel of Luke, more than any other biblical book, presents both warnings to the rich and examples of wealthy individuals who faithfully follow Christ. It argues that Luke, a likely well-off individual, wrote to a rich audience like Theophilus, demonstrating how rich people can truly follow Jesus by using their wealth wisely for God's glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LhRMdhip7wA2991https://my.truevi.com/watch/lqEiizuWY4Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lqEiizuWY4U/hqdefault.jpgYou must be born again to enter heavenA street evangelist explains that being born again is essential for entering heaven, according to John chapter 3. He clarifies that this is not baptism or a 'second life,' but a spiritual transformation that occurs when one repents and trusts in Jesus for salvation. The evangelist emphasizes that this new birth leads to a new heart with new desires, enabling a person to love righteousness and experience God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lqEiizuWY4U436https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gg2U0R9dtXEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gg2U0R9dtXE/hqdefault.jpgReconciling a loving God with Old Testament violence and the CrusadesThis discussion addresses the common objection to Christianity regarding violence in the Old Testament, such as genocides, and later acts like the Crusades. It explores how a Christian worldview provides the moral framework to even question such acts and offers a theological reconciliation through the cross of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gg2U0R9dtXE2143https://my.truevi.com/watch/KqBi3VP6uIYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KqBi3VP6uIY/hqdefault.jpgThe wilderness journey: Made holy through Christ's sacrificeThis sermon explores the Book of Numbers as a guide for the Christian journey, emphasizing that while God is holy and we are not, we are made holy through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It highlights how Jesus's touch makes the unclean clean, enabling us to walk with God through life's wilderness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KqBi3VP6uIY5496https://my.truevi.com/watch/IRa0Mlz3asMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IRa0Mlz3asM/hqdefault.jpgSalvación: Reconciliación, justificación y redenciónEste mensaje explora el significado de la salvación a través de tres imágenes bíblicas: reconciliación, justificación y redención. Se invita a la audiencia a admitir su culpabilidad, aceptar el regalo de la salvación y expresar gratitud por la libertad encontrada en Jesús.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRa0Mlz3asM3721https://my.truevi.com/watch/KXYJ4etTEpohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KXYJ4etTEpo/hqdefault.jpgHow to know the will of GodThis message explores how to discern God's will, emphasizing that God still speaks to people today and has a plan for our lives. It outlines general principles for all believers, such as being a believer, being filled with the Holy Spirit, having an attitude of gratitude, and living a pure life. The message then delves into specific guidance from Romans 12 on presenting oneself as a living sacrifice and not conforming to the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KXYJ4etTEpo2676https://my.truevi.com/watch/0TcZlrCEzIQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0TcZlrCEzIQ/hqdefault.jpgCornerstone Online: Snow day service and 21 days of prayer and fastingThis Cornerstone Online service, recorded on a snow day, features an update on the 21 days of prayer and fasting, including a personal testimony from the speaker. The service also highlights the launch of new life groups and introduces Pastor Gunner Franks, who will be bringing the word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0TcZlrCEzIQ6907https://my.truevi.com/watch/pMOls_yWabEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pMOls_yWabE/hqdefault.jpgRediscovering Jesus: A personal journey of faithThis sermon encourages listeners to move beyond inherited faith to a personal discovery of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that true religion is a personal journey of rediscovery, leading to a more passionate and relevant faith. The message highlights that the Christian gospel is not just a doctrine but a relationship with a person.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pMOls_yWabE2312https://my.truevi.com/watch/Bktc7nWDIZ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bktc7nWDIZ4/hqdefault.jpgQueen Elizabeth II's Christian faith and its impactThis discussion explores the Christian faith of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her public declarations and the personal impact of her beliefs. It also considers the implications of her passing for the Church of England and the future of Christianity in the UK.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bktc7nWDIZ4987https://my.truevi.com/watch/HmCHGmNYqe0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HmCHGmNYqe0/hqdefault.jpgMary's extravagant sacrifice for JesusThis message explores the New Testament account of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume. Pastor Greg Laurie highlights Mary's unique spiritual insight and her act of complete devotion, which Jesus commended as a memorial that would never be forgotten.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HmCHGmNYqe01515https://my.truevi.com/watch/QOTMzpD53x4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QOTMzpD53x4/hqdefault.jpgFrom dead in sin to alive in Christ: Ephesians 2This sermon explores Ephesians 2, moving from humanity's state of being dead in trespasses and sins to being made alive with Christ through God's rich mercy and grace. It emphasizes that salvation is a gift of God, not a result of works, and that believers are God's workmanship created for good works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QOTMzpD53x44116https://my.truevi.com/watch/Cr2kI_WBleMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cr2kI_WBleM/hqdefault.jpgWhat Jesus taught about the last daysThis message explores Jesus' teachings on the last days, drawing from Matthew 24 and Revelation 6. It discusses the concept of Bible prophecy as a puzzle, examining events and figures like the Antichrist and the Great Tribulation, and how current global events may be seen as "foreshocks of Armageddon."https://www.youtube.com/embed/Cr2kI_WBleM3050https://my.truevi.com/watch/DPJXbmGYFJUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DPJXbmGYFJU/hqdefault.jpgIntroduction to the Old Testament wisdom booksThis lecture introduces the Old Testament wisdom books, defining "hokma" as the skill to form and execute a correct plan for desired results, rooted in God's creative order. It explores how wisdom literature, including Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, challenges individuals to think and discern, offering counsel and instruction for skillful living.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DPJXbmGYFJU1784https://my.truevi.com/watch/EyFN_zAeoUchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EyFN_zAeoUc/hqdefault.jpgA street interview about sin, judgment, and salvationAn interviewer engages two young men in separate conversations about their beliefs regarding sin, God's judgment, and the path to salvation. The discussions cover topics such as the Ten Commandments, the nature of atonement, and the concept of being "born again."https://www.youtube.com/embed/EyFN_zAeoUc541https://my.truevi.com/watch/ohwroh4vDQMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ohwroh4vDQM/hqdefault.jpgEcclesiastes: The vanity of life under the sunThis sermon introduces the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring its central theme of 'vanity' or 'meaninglessness' in all human endeavors and experiences 'under the sun.' It highlights how the preacher, writing from the perspective of King Solomon, observes the repetitive and often unsatisfying nature of life, even amidst wealth, wisdom, and pleasure.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ohwroh4vDQM2221https://my.truevi.com/watch/T5V3NuGPzuUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T5V3NuGPzuU/hqdefault.jpgRighteousness: A multi-purpose word for right relationshipsDr. Mike Lawson explores the multifaceted meaning of the word "righteousness," defining it as "right relationships." He illustrates its application across various aspects of life, from personal conduct to societal interactions, and emphasizes its divine origin and significance in scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T5V3NuGPzuU2016https://my.truevi.com/watch/CVQWm_-f6Hchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CVQWm_-f6Hc/hqdefault.jpgThe chosen servant: Seven characteristics that compel you to preach himThis sermon explores seven characteristics of the chosen servant from Isaiah 42:1-13, emphasizing how these attributes compel believers to preach Christ. The speaker highlights the servant's delight to God, divine enablement, and righteous rule, drawing connections to Christ's life, death, resurrection, and future kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CVQWm_-f6Hc3701https://my.truevi.com/watch/rKDwKx3n5Pghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rKDwKx3n5Pg/hqdefault.jpgThe power of words: Proverbs on kindness and gentlenessThis lesson explores three Proverbs that highlight the impact of our words. It emphasizes using kind, gentle, and gracious words to build others up, bring sweetness to the soul, and foster a pure heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKDwKx3n5Pg841https://my.truevi.com/watch/D-JGCATo5YIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D-JGCATo5YI/hqdefault.jpgThe eternal pre-existence of ChristThis lecture explores the biblical evidence for Christ's eternal pre-existence, drawing from both Old and New Testament passages. It highlights how Christ's own words and the testimony of scripture affirm his existence with God before the foundation of the world, distinguishing him from all created beings. The discussion also touches on the implications of this doctrine for understanding Christ's deity and his unique relationship with the Father.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D-JGCATo5YI6363https://my.truevi.com/watch/JL7GIJBYVz8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JL7GIJBYVz8/hqdefault.jpgMary's response to the angel's announcementThis message explores Mary's reaction to the angel Gabriel's announcement of Emmanuel's coming. It highlights her initial confusion and disturbance, followed by her courageous and surrendering response to God's plan. The message encourages listeners to adopt a similar heart of surrender to God's will in their own lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JL7GIJBYVz82193https://my.truevi.com/watch/xq6zIwoppeQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xq6zIwoppeQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Ten Commandments and the need for a saviorThis video discusses how the Ten Commandments reveal humanity's sinfulness and inability to meet God's standards. It explains that because all have broken God's law, a savior is necessary to pay the penalty for sin, offering forgiveness and eternal life through faith in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xq6zIwoppeQ705https://my.truevi.com/watch/GSvGGkPQgh0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GSvGGkPQgh0/hqdefault.jpgTesting a young woman's self-perception against the Ten CommandmentsA street evangelist engages a young woman in a conversation about her moral standing. He uses the Ten Commandments to challenge her belief in being a good person, leading to a discussion about sin, judgment, and the need for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GSvGGkPQgh0361https://my.truevi.com/watch/EgUN_3ZHxZEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EgUN_3ZHxZE/hqdefault.jpgAstronaut Butch Wilmore discusses faith and fear in spaceAstronaut Butch Wilmore shares his experiences in space, including a fellow astronaut's emotional reaction to seeing a cross. He also reflects on the awe-inspiring view of Earth and the moon, connecting these experiences to his faith and the concept of a Creator God. Wilmore explains how biblical principles helped him overcome fear during critical moments in space.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EgUN_3ZHxZE761https://my.truevi.com/watch/eLX8uNJ71L4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eLX8uNJ71L4/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 120: A homesick prayerThis message explores Psalm 120 as the first step in the Psalms of Ascent, highlighting its dual themes of prayer amidst slander and a longing for peace in a world full of lies. It emphasizes the importance of starting the Christian journey rightly and maintaining a pilgrim's perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eLX8uNJ71L42623