https://my.truevi.com/watch/G59ilFw9-rchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/G59ilFw9-rc/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel of the cross: God brings good out of badThis message explores how the gospel, particularly as revealed in 2 Corinthians, presents a life fundamentally different from any other. It highlights the paradoxes of Christian living, such as finding comfort in suffering and strength in weakness, all rooted in the cross of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/G59ilFw9-rc370https://my.truevi.com/watch/SxFZwvGrJBghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SxFZwvGrJBg/hqdefault.jpgJesus cleanses the temple on Monday of Holy WeekThis segment from Grounded explores Jesus' actions on the Monday of Holy Week, focusing on his cleansing of the temple. It highlights his purpose in overturning tables and driving out merchants, emphasizing his desire for pure worship and foreshadowing his ultimate sacrifice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SxFZwvGrJBg2106https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fj9GJu-v_Ishttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fj9GJu-v_Is/hqdefault.jpgLearning wisdom from Psalm 37: Responding to the prosperity of the wickedThis sermon explores Psalm 37, offering wisdom on how to respond when evil people prosper over God's people. It addresses the temptations of fretting and envy, calling believers to a righteous response of trust, doing good, delighting in the Lord, committing their ways to Him, and patiently waiting for His work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fj9GJu-v_Is1793https://my.truevi.com/watch/LJ3TdmMs8MYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LJ3TdmMs8MY/hqdefault.jpgDenominationalism and dogmatism in the modern churchThis discussion addresses denominationalism and dogmatism as significant problems within the modern church. It explores how these issues create division and weaken the body of Christ, contrasting them with Jesus' prayer for unity among believers. The speakers emphasize the importance of discerning between primary and secondary issues to foster true unity without compromising biblical truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJ3TdmMs8MY1421https://my.truevi.com/watch/uI5lAbqrZCIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uI5lAbqrZCI/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel's transforming power for womenThis program explores how the gospel shapes womanhood, transforms personal stories, and provides the necessary resources for women to live out their biblical calling. It emphasizes that the gospel is not just for salvation but for daily sanctification and living a life that glorifies God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uI5lAbqrZCI1676https://my.truevi.com/watch/gjhmo2OUO4Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gjhmo2OUO4Y/hqdefault.jpgWhy God allows good things to happen to bad peopleThis video addresses the perplexing injustice of the wicked prospering, drawing insights from Psalm 73. It explores Asaph's struggle with envy over the prosperity of the wicked and his eventual understanding of their fleeting destiny upon entering God's sanctuary. The video concludes by emphasizing the true and eternal riches found in God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gjhmo2OUO4Y341https://my.truevi.com/watch/JABDIfapGHEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JABDIfapGHE/hqdefault.jpgChrist the conquering warrior and judgeThis message examines Psalm 110, focusing on Christ as the supreme judge and conquering warrior. It explores the themes of judgment and salvation, drawing parallels from Exodus and Revelation to illustrate God's righteous wrath and redemptive love. The passage concludes by highlighting the importance of spiritual refreshing for believers in their ongoing battles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JABDIfapGHE1330https://my.truevi.com/watch/bA6TvHKoJ7whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bA6TvHKoJ7w/hqdefault.jpgMotherhood is a gift from GodEmily Jensen and Laura Whiffler discuss the purpose of motherhood, emphasizing that it is a good design from God and a beautiful gift. They explore how mothers bring life into the world, both literally and spiritually, by nurturing their children and discipling others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bA6TvHKoJ7w1675https://my.truevi.com/watch/KyN6tUqgFEEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KyN6tUqgFEE/hqdefault.jpgCultivating a daily devotional lifeNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shares the importance of a daily devotional life for cultivating spiritual hunger and intimacy with God. She emphasizes that this practice is not merely a spiritual good luck charm but a foundational element for a deep relationship with the Creator.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KyN6tUqgFEE1668https://my.truevi.com/watch/dVFHqIXUCYwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dVFHqIXUCYw/hqdefault.jpgUnconditional love in 1 Corinthians 13This sermon explores the meaning of unconditional love as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. The speaker emphasizes that love is patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not proud, not dishonoring, not self-seeking, not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. He encourages listeners to demonstrate this love to build God's church and impact their communities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dVFHqIXUCYw3112https://my.truevi.com/watch/kcMe4yttRKkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kcMe4yttRKk/hqdefault.jpgFollowing Jesus: Growing in faith and experiencing God's gloryThis sermon explores the journey of following Jesus, emphasizing that it's a path of continuous growth in faith and experiencing God's glory. It highlights how God challenges preconceptions and empowers believers, even amidst their struggles and failures, to live a life beyond their imagination.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kcMe4yttRKk2059https://my.truevi.com/watch/GkC6xv0zgFQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GkC6xv0zgFQ/hqdefault.jpgSabina Wurmbrand: Finding Jesus's beauty in a communist prison campSabina Wurmbrand endured beatings, loneliness, and hunger in a communist prison camp. Despite the suffering, she experienced the love and presence of Jesus, who would "lift the veil for a fraction of a second and show us his beauty." Her story demonstrates how God sustains His children through trials and can bring strength and hope even in the darkest of circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GkC6xv0zgFQ1879https://my.truevi.com/watch/0naRJGYtKighttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0naRJGYtKig/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the Amen, the faithful and true witnessThis message explores the profound meaning of Jesus as "the Amen," emphasizing His faithfulness, truthfulness, and the certainty of His promises. It highlights how Jesus, as the Amen, is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the ultimate, unchanging word of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0naRJGYtKig1587https://my.truevi.com/watch/XjW9VJDB6Y0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjW9VJDB6Y0/hqdefault.jpgThe endless frontier of God's work in our livesThis message explores the concept of an "endless frontier" in our spiritual journey, emphasizing that God always desires to take us onward and upward. It challenges the idea of settling for "good enough" and encourages believers to embrace the continuous growth and deepening experience of God's presence, even in seemingly impossible situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XjW9VJDB6Y03257https://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/sqVBKsuKasMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sqVBKsuKasM/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God's purpose in life's challengesThis message encourages listeners to trust God's purpose even when facing difficult times, drawing parallels between life's challenges and a "wax on, wax off" lesson. It emphasizes that God works for the good of those who love Him and that He has a unique purpose for each individual, urging a shift from self-reliance to spiritual vision through the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sqVBKsuKasM5015https://my.truevi.com/watch/1ovRmUgoMMkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ovRmUgoMMk/hqdefault.jpgFaith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not seeThis message explores the nature of faith, defining it as confidence in what is hoped for and assurance about what is unseen, drawing from Hebrews 11. It emphasizes that true faith is based on evidence and leads to action, contrasting it with a blind leap into the unknown. The sermon encourages listeners to recognize God's work and respond to His invitations with a 'yes,' even when the path ahead is not fully clear.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ovRmUgoMMk2432https://my.truevi.com/watch/snVtjiwNIl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/snVtjiwNIl0/hqdefault.jpgTeaching a Christian worldview through everyday opportunitiesThis session explores how to leverage everyday media and conversations to teach children a Christian worldview. It emphasizes building relationships and asking questions rather than lecturing, reframing worldview education not as an added burden but as a re-prioritization of existing interactions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/snVtjiwNIl0658https://my.truevi.com/watch/NugdtOAy_WAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NugdtOAy_WA/hqdefault.jpgBenefit concert for Convoy of Hope hurricane reliefThis video captures a multi-church benefit concert featuring worship music and raffles. The event raises funds for Convoy of Hope's disaster relief efforts following hurricanes on the East Coast. Proceeds from donations and purchases support those affected by the storms.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NugdtOAy_WA11785https://my.truevi.com/watch/lhoGwFZx7X4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lhoGwFZx7X4/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit as the bold confessorThis session explores the Holy Spirit's role as the "Bold Confessor," contrasting it with the "Humble Servant" aspect. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the one who reveals Jesus Christ and empowers believers to boldly confess their faith, even in the face of opposition. The message highlights the need for believers to yield their tongues to the Holy Spirit to proclaim the word of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lhoGwFZx7X42304https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z28kGQSeIyUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z28kGQSeIyU/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of free speech and GabThis audio discusses the importance of free speech and the platform Gab, encouraging listeners to consider migrating to Gab. The speaker shares personal experiences with censorship and argues that free speech is a distinctively Christian and biblical value.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z28kGQSeIyU1067https://my.truevi.com/watch/QrRjP4JShbIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QrRjP4JShbI/hqdefault.jpgNew Age practices and beliefs are creeping into the churchThis episode discusses how New Age practices and beliefs are subtly making inroads into the church and Christian community. The speaker emphasizes that these practices can be very dangerous and that Christians need to be aware of them. The episode features a guest who was deeply involved in New Age practices before encountering Jesus and now helps Christians understand these dangers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QrRjP4JShbI2865https://my.truevi.com/watch/GkZiZWFTln8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GkZiZWFTln8/hqdefault.jpgThe resurrection offers positional perfection, power, and presenceThis sermon explores how the resurrection of Jesus provides positional perfection, power, and presence for believers. It argues that the resurrection reframes our past, affects us deeply in the present, and sets up a future hope that pulls us forward.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GkZiZWFTln82503https://my.truevi.com/watch/VWmK3FaCd8ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VWmK3FaCd8o/hqdefault.jpgThe birth of theological liberalism in the 19th centuryThis lecture examines the origins of theological liberalism, tracing its roots to Enlightenment rationalism and the subsequent rejection of biblical authority. It highlights key figures like Schleiermacher, who sought to redefine Christianity based on subjective experience rather than scriptural truth, and discusses the movement's impact on mainline denominations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VWmK3FaCd8o3430https://my.truevi.com/watch/I7P7gf9-YPkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I7P7gf9-YPk/hqdefault.jpgFaith that confronts fear and makes choicesThis message explores how faith, as described in Hebrews 11, empowers individuals to transcend difficult circumstances and maintain a future-oriented perspective. It examines the examples of Moses' parents and Moses himself, highlighting how their faith enabled them to confront fear and make choices that aligned with God's unseen reality rather than fleeting worldly pleasures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I7P7gf9-YPk1948https://my.truevi.com/watch/UEK1bTuTNE8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UEK1bTuTNE8/hqdefault.jpgIllustrations of the universe's fine-tuned constantsThis video presents two illustrations to demonstrate the extreme precision required for the universe's fundamental constants, such as the strong nuclear force and mass density, to support life. It also uses a poker analogy to highlight the improbability of these precise calibrations occurring by accident.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UEK1bTuTNE8539https://my.truevi.com/watch/MVMyqfmTQM8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MVMyqfmTQM8/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian's self-consciousness as one acted upon by GodThis sermon explores the opening salutation of Paul's letter to the Romans, focusing on Paul's self-description as a "slave of Christ Jesus" and an apostle "set apart for the gospel of God." It examines the implications of being "acted upon" by God for the Christian's self-consciousness and discipleship, contrasting it with modern values of self-determination.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MVMyqfmTQM83746https://my.truevi.com/watch/r4FdU1qRaLghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r4FdU1qRaLg/hqdefault.jpgThe God of another chance and astounding mercyThis sermon explores God's character as a God of another chance and astounding mercy, drawing insights from the book of Jonah. It highlights how God repeatedly offers opportunities for surrender and receiving mercy, even to those who are stiff-necked or have made significant mistakes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r4FdU1qRaLg5702https://my.truevi.com/watch/CI6p04MjajYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CI6p04MjajY/hqdefault.jpgGod's abundant provision for daily needsThis program explores how God provides for His people, drawing lessons from the Pilgrims' experience and the Old Testament story of the widow of Zarephath. It emphasizes that God supplies daily needs, not just physical ones, and offers grace for every moment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CI6p04MjajY1675https://my.truevi.com/watch/WzqheEXn2dohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WzqheEXn2do/hqdefault.jpgC.S. Lewis on the law of nature and human excusesPastor Jim Thomas discusses C.S. Lewis's insights on natural law, highlighting how humans instinctively believe in decency but often make excuses for failing to uphold it. Lewis's observations serve as a mirror, revealing our tendency to shift blame and the need for acknowledging sin and seeking God's transforming power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WzqheEXn2do535https://my.truevi.com/watch/suiwT84S_I0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/suiwT84S_I0/hqdefault.jpgRedeeming our image: How God's perspective reshapes our identityThis session explores how cultural pressures and personal struggles distort our self-perception. It challenges us to move beyond superficial appearances and embrace a biblical understanding of identity, rooted in God's design and redemptive work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/suiwT84S_I02894https://my.truevi.com/watch/KvVOD0OC5oohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KvVOD0OC5oo/hqdefault.jpgDeveloping a technology strategy for Christian familiesThis presentation emphasizes the need for Christian families to develop a strategic approach to technology use, moving beyond mere protection to intentional equipping. It highlights the transformative impact of technology on children and the importance of fostering face-to-face interaction in a digital age. Parents are encouraged to educate themselves, protect what they can, and manage screen time effectively.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KvVOD0OC5oo3702https://my.truevi.com/watch/WhaFSFOdhcEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WhaFSFOdhcE/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord's Prayer: An invitation to intimacy with GodThis message explores the Lord's Prayer, not as a rote recitation, but as a revolutionary invitation to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. It delves into the meaning behind Jesus' words, highlighting how the disciples sought a different kind of prayer, one connected to Jesus' unique intimacy with the Father.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WhaFSFOdhcE2083https://my.truevi.com/watch/vMuBGna_7DIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vMuBGna_7DI/hqdefault.jpgLiving as exiles: Abstaining from worldly desires and living honorablyThis sermon explores 1 Peter 2:11-12, focusing on how Christians, as exiles and strangers in the world, are called to abstain from sinful desires and live honorable lives among non-believers. It emphasizes that transformed lives are a natural outcome of the gospel and a critical part of God's mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMuBGna_7DI5195https://my.truevi.com/watch/LcyVJizP60khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LcyVJizP60k/hqdefault.jpgPrayer: Talking to God and entering his presence, protection, purpose, perspective, provision, and pThis lesson explores prayer as a foundational practice for a strong life in God. It emphasizes that prayer is simply talking to God anytime and anywhere, without needing special language. Through prayer, believers can enter God's presence, protection, purpose, perspective, provision, and power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LcyVJizP60k455https://my.truevi.com/watch/dGUt5HNJ14Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dGUt5HNJ14U/hqdefault.jpgRomans 1 and the suppression of truthDr. Vern Poythress discusses the implications of Romans 1:18-23, explaining that all people inherently know God but suppress this truth due to unrighteousness. He argues that this suppression is a universal human condition, not a lack of evidence, and impacts how Christians should approach apologetics and evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dGUt5HNJ14U3699https://my.truevi.com/watch/QlsjaFL6K2Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QlsjaFL6K2Q/hqdefault.jpgERLC podcast: China's human rights violations and the persecution of Uyghur MuslimsThis episode of the ERLC podcast highlights the human rights violations occurring in China, with a special emphasis on the persecution of Uyghur Muslims. The hosts discuss articles from the ERLC website that raise awareness about these issues and encourage listeners to pray and take action.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QlsjaFL6K2Q3480https://my.truevi.com/watch/S6e-wRbOm6Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S6e-wRbOm6A/hqdefault.jpgExamining the hormonal causes of homosexualityThis lecture investigates the scientific claims that homosexuality is caused by hormonal differences, either prenatally or postnatally. It analyzes studies on both animal and human subjects, scrutinizing their methodologies and the validity of their conclusions regarding sexual orientation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6e-wRbOm6A2271https://my.truevi.com/watch/UuAgN4rUKPwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UuAgN4rUKPw/hqdefault.jpgMoving from disappointment to believing God for big thingsThis message explores how to navigate disappointment when prayers for healing don't result in the desired outcome. It encourages believers to repent of unbelief, be honest with God about their feelings, and choose faith over unanswered questions to continue experiencing God's miraculous power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UuAgN4rUKPw2728https://my.truevi.com/watch/U5aJZWD_HCohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U5aJZWD_HCo/hqdefault.jpgFreedom from pride through humilityThis sermon explores the nature of pride, its dangers, and how to overcome it through humility. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and scriptural insights to illustrate how God works in our lives to cultivate a humble heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U5aJZWD_HCo2985https://my.truevi.com/watch/mKmkhb2hhN8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mKmkhb2hhN8/hqdefault.jpgThe fuel of God's lovePastor Pete Hise discusses the importance of understanding and experiencing God's love as the true fuel for a powerful and complete life. He warns against running on 'bad fuel' like performance, insecurity, or the fear of failure, which ultimately lead to collapse.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mKmkhb2hhN82677https://my.truevi.com/watch/tBgn9rzB6Pohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tBgn9rzB6Po/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian life is a race to finish wellThe Christian life is compared to a race, not a competition against other believers, but a relay race where the gospel is a treasure to carry and pass on. The goal is to serve God's purpose in one's generation and finish the race faithfully, ultimately hearing, "Well done, good and faithful servant."https://www.youtube.com/embed/tBgn9rzB6Po1527https://my.truevi.com/watch/-pjGfcdOObAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-pjGfcdOObA/hqdefault.jpgNo one has an inherent right to ruleThis message explores the second truth from Psalm 2, asserting that no human ruler or government possesses an inherent right to authority. It emphasizes God's sovereignty over all earthly kingdoms and the delegated nature of all human power, even that wielded by Satan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-pjGfcdOObA1876https://my.truevi.com/watch/81nXjF9wRekhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/81nXjF9wRek/hqdefault.jpgGod answers those who waitThis episode explores Habakkuk's spiritual journey, focusing on the turning point where he positions himself to hear God's response. It emphasizes that God hears and answers prayers, though not always immediately or in expected ways, and encourages listeners to cultivate an attitude of waiting and listening for God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/81nXjF9wRek1589https://my.truevi.com/watch/WtYKOT9n8VEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WtYKOT9n8VE/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of reading, studying, and loving the Word of GodThis message emphasizes the critical role of engaging with the Bible for spiritual growth and success. It highlights that the Word of God is perfect, transformative, provides wisdom, and sets the right path for believers. The speaker encourages daily interaction with scripture, asserting that it is essential for navigating life's challenges and aligning one's thinking with God's truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WtYKOT9n8VE2624https://my.truevi.com/watch/QsRgmtzTPQohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QsRgmtzTPQo/hqdefault.jpgDivine generosity in John 3:16-21This passage from John 3:16-21 summarizes the biblical story as one of divine generosity. God's generosity is shown through his love for a rebellious world, his provision of his only son, and his simple requirement of belief for eternal life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QsRgmtzTPQo333https://my.truevi.com/watch/xwPbUNpJ0_khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xwPbUNpJ0_k/hqdefault.jpgWhy Song of Solomon is relevant for all relationship stagesThis podcast episode introduces a series on the Song of Solomon, explaining its relevance for singles, those dating, and married couples. The hosts discuss how the book offers insights into God's design for relationships, addressing contemporary cultural views on marriage and attraction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwPbUNpJ0_k1820https://my.truevi.com/watch/NdYZJ_KkOOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NdYZJ_KkOOA/hqdefault.jpgObjections to creation out of nothingThis video addresses common objections to the doctrine of creation ex nihilo, specifically focusing on challenges to the 'ex nihilo' aspect. It clarifies the meaning of 'out of nothing, nothing comes' and refutes the reification of 'nothing' as a substantive entity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NdYZJ_KkOOA2078https://my.truevi.com/watch/S7rahSf2Bgchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S7rahSf2Bgc/hqdefault.jpgPaul's second missionary journey: Corinth, Ephesus, and AntiochThis sermon explores the conclusion of Paul's second missionary journey, focusing on his experiences in Corinth, his brief stop in Ephesus, and his return to Syrian Antioch. It highlights Paul's unwavering faithfulness amidst challenges and the spiritual hunger observed in the early church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S7rahSf2Bgc2042https://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/vxrb4oeuZWIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vxrb4oeuZWI/hqdefault.jpgRenewal driven mission versus results oriented missionThis sermon contrasts renewal-driven mission with results-oriented mission, arguing that the former prioritizes experiencing God's presence and power, while the latter focuses on metrics like attendance and budget. It emphasizes that true mission flows from a deep communion with God, marked by peace, sacrifice, and joy, rather than pragmatic concerns.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vxrb4oeuZWI2720https://my.truevi.com/watch/l-4HTu5dQgwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l-4HTu5dQgw/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom principle of difficulty and rewardThis discussion explores the biblical principle that difficulty and hardship are often prerequisites for greater spiritual growth, freedom, and joy. It challenges the human tendency to avoid pain and seeks to reframe trials as opportunities for deeper intimacy with God and a richer experience of His promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l-4HTu5dQgw2374https://my.truevi.com/watch/-aEkq77athUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-aEkq77athU/hqdefault.jpgBecoming children of God through JesusThis sermon explores the New Testament concept of becoming a child of God, emphasizing that it is not achieved through human effort or religious observance but through receiving Jesus as Lord. It highlights the spiritual rebirth described in John chapter 3, contrasting it with physical understanding and societal norms.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-aEkq77athU4049https://my.truevi.com/watch/usnTU9PkwR4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/usnTU9PkwR4/hqdefault.jpgThe atoning work of ChristThis session explains how Christianity uniquely addresses sin, guilt, and alienation from God through the atoning work of Christ. It explores the concept of atonement, tracing its roots from Old Testament sacrifices to Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross, which provides forgiveness and reconciliation with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/usnTU9PkwR41659https://my.truevi.com/watch/rc0nAjaZkWohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rc0nAjaZkWo/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel changes all kinds of people and everything about usThe gospel transforms diverse individuals, from a God-fearing businesswoman to a demon-possessed slave girl, demonstrating its power to set all people free. This transformative power extends to every aspect of our lives, establishing relationships crucial for its advancement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rc0nAjaZkWo1562https://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/vv1KYPNLK6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vv1KYPNLK6Y/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is good, his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generationsThis teaching on Psalm 100 explores three perennial sources of praise: God's goodness, his steadfast love, and his faithfulness. Even in difficult circumstances, believers can find reasons to give thanks by remembering these unchanging attributes of God. The session encourages listeners to counsel their hearts with these truths and to offer continuous praise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vv1KYPNLK6Y1444https://my.truevi.com/watch/JJnjcqojubYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JJnjcqojubY/hqdefault.jpgThe two men and two trees of Romans 5This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 5, focusing on two pivotal figures, Adam and Jesus, and their respective defining moments at two trees. It highlights how these two men and their choices at these trees profoundly impact all humanity, presenting a fundamental choice for every individual.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JJnjcqojubY1314https://my.truevi.com/watch/4ZmLDtNzNKAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4ZmLDtNzNKA/hqdefault.jpgThe joy of the Lord is your strength: Nehemiah 8:9-18Pastor Scott Moyning preaches from Nehemiah 8:9-18, focusing on the Israelites' response to hearing God's law. He highlights their initial weeping, followed by a command to celebrate the Feast of Booths, emphasizing that the joy of the Lord is their strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4ZmLDtNzNKA5030https://my.truevi.com/watch/gk4msQT3So0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gk4msQT3So0/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God to write your story in difficult timesNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth reflects on the timely message of her co-authored book, "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story," amidst unforeseen challenges in 2020. She emphasizes that God's story is bigger than current experiences, and His ways are purposeful and good, even when difficult to comprehend. The message encourages listeners to trust God's faithfulness through all chapters of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gk4msQT3So0339https://my.truevi.com/watch/N7LHQTMNd5whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N7LHQTMNd5w/hqdefault.jpgShould a Christian date or marry an unbeliever?This discussion explores the biblical principle of being "unequally yoked" and its application to dating and marriage. While 2 Corinthians 6:14 is not explicitly about romantic relationships, the speaker argues that its underlying principle provides crucial guidance for Christians considering relationships with non-believers. The conversation also addresses the challenges of "missionary dating" and offers encouragement to those already married to unbelievers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N7LHQTMNd5w654https://my.truevi.com/watch/KiEjBXQ3ktwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KiEjBXQ3ktw/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel waltz: Repentance and beliefThis sermon introduces the "gospel waltz," a three-step process for walking with Jesus. The first two steps, repentance and belief, are explored in detail, emphasizing turning from sin to God and understanding the depth of Christ's forgiveness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KiEjBXQ3ktw4555https://my.truevi.com/watch/wyz-D21jtl8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wyz-D21jtl8/hqdefault.jpgThe human voice: Dignity and mission in an age of machinesThis message explores how the Bible addresses the mystery of life in an age where technology blurs the lines between human and machine. It examines the dignity of human beings as creatures, not machines, and the gospel's call to speak with justice and mercy to the vulnerable and the oppressor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wyz-D21jtl82172https://my.truevi.com/watch/W2O_JShTw3Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W2O_JShTw3U/hqdefault.jpgRationalization and self-entitlement as gluttonyThis message, originally delivered nine years prior, explores the concept of gluttony beyond mere overeating, defining it as self-entitlement and the worship of one's own appetites. It challenges listeners to allow God's light to expose hidden areas of their lives, rather than rationalizing behaviors that contradict biblical principles. The speaker shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how gluttony can manifest in subtle ways, even for those who do not appear to be gluttonous by outward appearance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W2O_JShTw3U5218https://my.truevi.com/watch/owJpxnGLndohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/owJpxnGLndo/hqdefault.jpgGet your feet wet: Exercising faith in God's promisesPastor Greg Laurie preaches from Joshua chapter 3, encouraging listeners to take bold steps of faith. He explains that faith is not just a belief in an abstract concept, but a confident assurance in God, who has plans for good and not to harm us. The message emphasizes that faith grows stronger through use and that every generation needs its own encounter with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/owJpxnGLndo1358https://my.truevi.com/watch/JtX1OYGpwDQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JtX1OYGpwDQ/hqdefault.jpgERLC podcast: Declining church membership, outrage culture, and children's discipleshipThis episode of the ERLC podcast discusses articles on declining church membership and resisting outrage culture. It also reviews a book on process-centered methods for children's discipleship, emphasizing the importance of gospel application in all areas of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JtX1OYGpwDQ3572https://my.truevi.com/watch/gx2hrU1TxmYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gx2hrU1TxmY/hqdefault.jpgSeven biblical tests of salvationThis message presents seven biblical tests from 1 John to help believers discern the authenticity of their salvation. It encourages self-examination to confirm one's relationship with Christ and to live in the joy and identity of that salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gx2hrU1TxmY2850https://my.truevi.com/watch/VAfYJrQWvtAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VAfYJrQWvtA/hqdefault.jpgThe ERLC podcast: Responding to the Capitol events and the dangers of tribalism and idolatryThis episode of the ERLC podcast addresses the events at the U.S. Capitol, discussing the rise of tribalism fueled by social media and the dangers of idolatry in political engagement. The hosts emphasize the Christian responsibility to embrace truth, love neighbors, and reject extremism and violence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VAfYJrQWvtA3463https://my.truevi.com/watch/XYSHr0Jsjrghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XYSHr0Jsjrg/hqdefault.jpgMoses's journey from palace to desertThis lesson recounts Moses's early life, from being raised in Pharaoh's palace to his flight to the land of Midian after killing an Egyptian. It highlights how God used this period of isolation and apparent defeat to prepare Moses for his future calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XYSHr0Jsjrg490https://my.truevi.com/watch/KjHGApwPzJYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KjHGApwPzJY/hqdefault.jpgAngels, demons, and your spiritual battleThis message explores the reality of a spiritual battle influencing our physical world, drawing parallels between current societal turmoil and King David's challenging season. It emphasizes the need for spiritual response and courage from God's people to overcome present difficulties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KjHGApwPzJY3587https://my.truevi.com/watch/vioSqJHPFpIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vioSqJHPFpI/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel shapes racial reconciliation: Christ is our peaceThis sermon explores how the gospel of Jesus Christ is God's plan for peace, addressing personal, family, and societal conflicts, including racial issues. Drawing from Ephesians 2:14-18, the speaker explains that Christ is our peace, made peace through his work on the cross, and proclaims peace to all.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vioSqJHPFpI2033https://my.truevi.com/watch/wPEIopKFreohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wPEIopKFreo/hqdefault.jpgThe grace that saves us also trains usThis sermon explores how the grace of Jesus Christ not only saves believers but also trains them to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions. It emphasizes that Jesus reveals God's character, reminds us of His righteousness, informs our godly living, and infuses us with divine power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wPEIopKFreo1998https://my.truevi.com/watch/qxyyR_Ne1SQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qxyyR_Ne1SQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord turned and looked at PeterThis sermon explores the moment Jesus turned and looked at Peter after Peter's third denial, as recorded in Luke 22:61. It considers the profound impact of Christ's compassionate gaze, which led Peter to bitter repentance and ultimately strengthened his faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qxyyR_Ne1SQ1853https://my.truevi.com/watch/gIln7oJofFwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gIln7oJofFw/hqdefault.jpgAn introduction to the latter prophetsThis lecture introduces the Old Testament's latter prophets, including Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor Prophets. It explains their role as God's spokesmen, their connection to the Torah, and their prophetic focus on Israel's exile and future restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gIln7oJofFw4499https://my.truevi.com/watch/O_C2P5V_FNohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_C2P5V_FNo/hqdefault.jpgOpen your eyes to the lostThis message encourages believers to adopt Jesus's perspective on the lost, emphasizing that spiritual nearsightedness can hinder our ability to see and reach those who need the Gospel. It challenges the church to prioritize evangelism by actively looking for opportunities to share faith and invite others to experience God's love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_C2P5V_FNo2425https://my.truevi.com/watch/Rm9POXfN83Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rm9POXfN83E/hqdefault.jpgGod's vulnerability and love in the Christmas storyThis message explores the profound vulnerability God embraced by taking on human form as a baby, highlighting the wonder and depth of His love. It encourages reflection on the true meaning of Christmas beyond traditions, focusing on God's willingness to connect with humanity in its brokenness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rm9POXfN83E2455https://my.truevi.com/watch/yqI_aiy58dkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yqI_aiy58dk/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit connects Isaiah's prophecy and Simeon's encounter with JesusThis sermon explores how the Holy Spirit connects the Old Testament prophecy of a righteous branch from Isaiah 11 with Simeon's encounter with the infant Jesus in Luke 2. It highlights the Spirit's active role in God's plan of redemption, emphasizing that God never gives up on humanity and actively seeks us out.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yqI_aiy58dk1925https://my.truevi.com/watch/P_Wcbrv1PI4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P_Wcbrv1PI4/hqdefault.jpgThe appropriateness of praying for resurrection from the deadThis discussion addresses the theological and practical considerations surrounding prayers for the resurrection of a deceased child, particularly in the context of a public prayer request. It explores the tension between affirming God's power to raise the dead and the potential for overconfidence or presumption in such prayers. The conversation also touches on how a church might respond to a grieving parent's request for such a prayer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P_Wcbrv1PI4841https://my.truevi.com/watch/6seW3AqpCtohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6seW3AqpCto/hqdefault.jpgSpecial strength for a season of heightened faithThis message introduces a new sermon series, emphasizing that God wants to usher us into a season of heightened faith and elevated expectations. The speaker prays for special strength for individuals and the church to shoulder responsibilities, endure difficulties, make good decisions, and achieve God's dreams beyond their own capabilities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6seW3AqpCto5457https://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/ob9TYwQNO2Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ob9TYwQNO2Q/hqdefault.jpgDon Brown's early InterVarsity ministry at the University of MichiganDon Brown recounts his early involvement with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, beginning with his recruitment by Stacy Woods. He details the organization's initial efforts to reach students at the University of Michigan through a series of lectures, culminating in a direct appeal to the university president for continued use of a lecture hall.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ob9TYwQNO2Q371https://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/xSua9_WhQFEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xSua9_WhQFE/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical concept of exile as the human conditionThis video explores the biblical concept of exile, tracing its origins from humanity's banishment from the Garden of Eden to Israel's historical exile. It reveals how exile became a universal image for alienation and longing, ultimately defining the human condition. The narrative culminates with Jesus offering a pathway to a true home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSua9_WhQFE311https://my.truevi.com/watch/HoSRl-1o5hkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HoSRl-1o5hk/hqdefault.jpgA prayer of examine: Recognizing God's presence in your weekThis devotional guides listeners through a prayer of examine, encouraging them to pause and consider God's presence in their past week. It invites reflection on moments of consolation and desolation, and offers an opportunity to seek repentance and forgiveness. The practice aims to cultivate gratitude and awareness of God's continuous presence in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HoSRl-1o5hk615https://my.truevi.com/watch/LmCq0f1GJh8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LmCq0f1GJh8/hqdefault.jpgConsidering the cost of technological progressThis segment encourages Christians to thoughtfully evaluate new technological advancements. It suggests that while progress is generally good, it often comes with a price tag, impacting individuals and society in ways that should be considered beyond immediate benefits. The discussion highlights the importance of asking how new technologies will affect one's neighbor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LmCq0f1GJh8609https://my.truevi.com/watch/pdJv-u8HaIwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pdJv-u8HaIw/hqdefault.jpgR.C. Sproul on the definition and purpose of miraclesTodd Friel presents R.C. Sproul's teaching on the nature of miracles, distinguishing between extraordinary divine acts and everyday blessings. Sproul explains that biblical miracles served to authenticate the message of God's messengers, such as Moses, Elijah, and Jesus, and were not commonplace occurrences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pdJv-u8HaIw1771https://my.truevi.com/watch/6OS2kxOEUiEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6OS2kxOEUiE/hqdefault.jpgSimeon's prophecy at Jesus' presentation in the templeThis devotional reflects on the biblical account of Jesus' presentation in the temple, focusing on Simeon's prophetic words to Mary and Joseph. It explores the themes of consolation and desolation as experienced by Simeon and Mary.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6OS2kxOEUiE824https://my.truevi.com/watch/XpYzA5Xf02Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XpYzA5Xf02U/hqdefault.jpgMinisterial success is not always visibleThis discussion explores the nature of ministerial success, emphasizing that immediate, visible results are not the sole measure of effectiveness. It highlights the importance of faithfulness over outward metrics and encourages a long-term perspective on the impact of ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XpYzA5Xf02U1363https://my.truevi.com/watch/JETUdzeHBj0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JETUdzeHBj0/hqdefault.jpgBeing shrewd about eternityThis sermon explores Jesus' parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16, emphasizing that while dishonesty is not commended, shrewdness in preparing for eternity is. It highlights the contrast between the Pharisees, who missed Jesus' joy due to their love of money, and those who, like the tax collectors and sinners, are "StreetWise" about spiritual matters. The message encourages an energetic commitment to the Kingdom of God, making a clear choice between serving God and serving money.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JETUdzeHBj01810https://my.truevi.com/watch/8uuU7kUCSdghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8uuU7kUCSdg/hqdefault.jpgWhy God sends people to hellThis sermon addresses the question of why a God of love would send sinners to hell. It explores three reasons based on a passage from John's Gospel: embracing darkness, hating the light, and rejecting God's son.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8uuU7kUCSdg5219https://my.truevi.com/watch/ABX6ByYrnd0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ABX6ByYrnd0/hqdefault.jpgFollowing Jesus: Peter's call to leadership and the challenge of comparisonThis sermon explores Jesus's post-resurrection encounter with Peter, focusing on Peter's qualifications for leadership despite his past failures. It highlights Jesus's three questions to Peter about love and the subsequent command to "feed my sheep," emphasizing that true discipleship means loving Jesus's people and avoiding comparison with others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ABX6ByYrnd05201https://my.truevi.com/watch/xMjJ-0u42OEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xMjJ-0u42OE/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah 40: God's comfort, tenderness, and forgivenessThis Advent devotional reflects on Isaiah 40, highlighting God's character as a comforter who offers tenderness, forgiveness, and blessing. It encourages listeners to consider how God draws near as a savior and to extend similar kindness to others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xMjJ-0u42OE696https://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/buVc2tSS2ZMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/buVc2tSS2ZM/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical idea of heaven and earthThis sermon explores the biblical understanding of heaven and earth, beginning with creation and the Garden of Eden. It challenges common misconceptions about the purpose of Earth and the nature of heaven and hell, emphasizing God's original design for co-ruling creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/buVc2tSS2ZM4619https://my.truevi.com/watch/xnktbifljEohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xnktbifljEo/hqdefault.jpgThe devastation trail: Revelation's path to paradiseThis sermon explores the book of Revelation, particularly chapter 8, through the lens of the 'devastation trail' in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It argues that the apocalyptic imagery in Revelation, while depicting destruction, ultimately points to God's consistent plan of deliverance and new creation, drawing parallels to the Exodus and creation narratives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xnktbifljEo1548https://my.truevi.com/watch/yV3KQFCV1w8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yV3KQFCV1w8/hqdefault.jpgPraying the Lord's Prayer: Daily bread, forgiveness, and temptationThis message continues a series on the Lord's Prayer, focusing on three petitions: 'Give us this day our daily bread,' 'Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us,' and 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' The speaker emphasizes the importance of daily prayer for provision, confessing sin, forgiving others, and seeking deliverance from temptation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yV3KQFCV1w82557https://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/S-vt82br1KAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S-vt82br1KA/hqdefault.jpgWhat happens when Christians pray togetherPastor Greg Laurie examines the power of prayer, emphasizing that it is not a last resort but the first action believers should take. Drawing from the book of Acts, he illustrates how constant, passionate, and persistent prayer can lead to God's intervention and alignment with His will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S-vt82br1KA1513https://my.truevi.com/watch/NGCS50rswa0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NGCS50rswa0/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding what it means to be born againThis video explains that being born again is not merely believing in God's existence, but a transformative experience where God forgives sins, grants a new heart, and instills new desires. It emphasizes that this spiritual rebirth is essential for entering the Kingdom of God, contrasting it with self-perceptions of goodness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGCS50rswa0328https://my.truevi.com/watch/DwqL5ZWSVWohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DwqL5ZWSVWo/hqdefault.jpgFinding perfect peace through a steadfast mindThis segment explores the concept of perfect peace as described in Isaiah 26:3, emphasizing that it is attainable through a mind steadfastly focused on God. It highlights the importance of trusting God completely and intentionally directing one's thoughts toward Him, especially during challenging times like fasting, to experience deep internal peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DwqL5ZWSVWo391https://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/Eyd-x_yscnMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eyd-x_yscnM/hqdefault.jpgWhy preachers avoid talking about hellThis video explores why many preachers avoid discussing hell, often using less alarming terms. It argues that understanding hell's reality becomes reasonable when viewed through the lens of God's holy standard, as demonstrated by Jesus and the Apostle Paul.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eyd-x_yscnM609https://my.truevi.com/watch/CzaEiVkBzpQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CzaEiVkBzpQ/hqdefault.jpgJesus' questions and how to respond to those who try to have power over usThis sermon explores how Jesus used questions to protect himself and reveal the character of his interrogators. It also offers insights into responding to manipulative questions from others, drawing parallels to the acronym JADE (Justify, Argue, Defend, Explain). The speaker emphasizes asking questions that foster connection and self-reflection, rather than those used for control.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CzaEiVkBzpQ754https://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/4bbSXBONWPUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4bbSXBONWPU/hqdefault.jpgJacob's encounter with God: Pursuing, wounding, and renovating graceThis sermon explores the story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32, highlighting three expressions of God's grace: His relentless pursuit of Jacob, the "wounding grace" that brings humility and a new identity, and the renovating grace that transforms Jacob into a new man, Israel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4bbSXBONWPU2155https://my.truevi.com/watch/JVOYO5M5LXchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JVOYO5M5LXc/hqdefault.jpgWhile you are waiting, God is workingThis message explores the biblical truth that God is actively working in the lives of believers even during periods of waiting. It highlights how God delivers, teaches, and strengthens individuals as they patiently wait for His timing and intervention. The speaker encourages listeners to maintain an attitude of expectancy and trust in God's faithfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JVOYO5M5LXc783https://my.truevi.com/watch/d4NKerrs4Jwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d4NKerrs4Jw/hqdefault.jpgThe structure and content of Abraham's lifeThis lesson begins an overview of Abraham’s life by concentrating on the structure and content of the chapters in Genesis that speak about him. It explores how Moses structured his account of Abraham’s life and the main concerns of these chapters, examining the literary design and major themes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d4NKerrs4Jw2915https://my.truevi.com/watch/dr9_cvWoF6Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dr9_cvWoF6Q/hqdefault.jpgPreaching workshop: Main points, propositions, and outlinesThis lecture emphasizes the crucial role of main points, propositions, and outlines in sermon preparation. It highlights how these elements are essential for effective communication, ensuring the sermon's structure and focus align with the biblical text. The discussion covers the process of deriving a clear, crystallized main idea from the text and constructing an outline that reflects the text's inherent logic and flow.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dr9_cvWoF6Q2647https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fywa9_KtMjkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fywa9_KtMjk/hqdefault.jpgHow to talk to a friend considering abortionThis segment offers advice on how to approach a friend who is considering abortion, emphasizing prayer, pleading, and sharing resources like the 180 movie. It highlights the importance of presenting the gospel and the Commandments to stir the conscience, reminding listeners of God's judgment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fywa9_KtMjk1668https://my.truevi.com/watch/z_S8OOsJC3chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z_S8OOsJC3c/hqdefault.jpgThe fight for the future: Seeing yourself as God sees youThis sermon explores the concept of fighting for the future God has for us, drawing parallels with Gideon's story in Judges 6. It emphasizes the importance of overcoming survival mode, setting aside excuses, and seeing the enemy through God's promises to win the battle for our future.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z_S8OOsJC3c1944https://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/dcFHNXBNLVchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dcFHNXBNLVc/hqdefault.jpgThe will of God is your sanctificationThis sermon explores God's will for believers' sanctification, emphasizing a clean break from sexual immorality and the importance of controlling one's body in holiness and honor. It highlights that this is not a private matter, as transgressions can harm others, and underscores the pastor's exemplary role in upholding these standards.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dcFHNXBNLVc2703https://my.truevi.com/watch/PFc-vImYjSghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PFc-vImYjSg/hqdefault.jpgGod gives second chances to those who failThis message explores the biblical account of Peter's denial of Jesus and subsequent restoration. It highlights how God uses flawed individuals and offers second chances, transforming failures into opportunities for growth and testimony.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PFc-vImYjSg1657https://my.truevi.com/watch/6gf9b20CFF0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6gf9b20CFF0/hqdefault.jpgWhy people die and how to be savedThis video explains that death is the wages of sin, which is the violation of God's law. It presents the Ten Commandments as the moral law that all people have broken, leading to a guilty verdict before God. The solution offered is to repent and trust in Jesus, who paid the fine for our sins, allowing God to legally dismiss our case and extend mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6gf9b20CFF0501https://my.truevi.com/watch/CE8cv2-P6tghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CE8cv2-P6tg/hqdefault.jpgFacing fears with faith and God's strengthPastor Greg Laurie offers practical encouragement from Psalm 27 on how to confront fears. He emphasizes that faith and fear are at odds, and believers must choose to live by faith, relying on God's strength rather than their own. The message highlights that God is greater than any enemy or problem faced.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CE8cv2-P6tg1624https://my.truevi.com/watch/B1aVcNtwpkchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B1aVcNtwpkc/hqdefault.jpgDaniel's vision of future kingdoms and the Ancient of DaysThis message explores Daniel chapter seven, where Daniel receives a troubling vision of future world kingdoms represented by beasts. The vision culminates in a glimpse of God as the Ancient of Days, emphasizing His eternal nature and ultimate control over all events.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B1aVcNtwpkc2579https://my.truevi.com/watch/0F5Tozx7q5chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0F5Tozx7q5c/hqdefault.jpgThe greatest day that ever was: The resurrection of Jesus ChristThis message explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ, highlighting its significance as "the greatest day that ever was." It details the events of that day, including the empty tomb, the encounter on the road to Emmaus, and Jesus' appearances to his disciples, emphasizing how these events fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and transformed the early believers' understanding and worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0F5Tozx7q5c2022https://my.truevi.com/watch/N5e39nOc6Nshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N5e39nOc6Ns/hqdefault.jpgC.S. Lewis on the difference between bios and zoePastor Jim Thomas explores C.S. Lewis's distinction between two types of life: 'bios,' the natural, decaying life, and 'zoe,' the spiritual, eternal life found in God. This discussion highlights how salvation offers a profound transformation from a natural to a spiritual existence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N5e39nOc6Ns665https://my.truevi.com/watch/6Z6wIRR10rIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6Z6wIRR10rI/hqdefault.jpgWisdom with the world from Colossians 4:5-6This sermon explores the biblical call for believers to live with wisdom in their interactions with the world, drawing from Colossians 4:5-6. It emphasizes the importance of conducting oneself with genuine wisdom, recognizing opportunities, and maintaining personal awareness as a witness to outsiders. The message highlights that this wisdom is rooted in Christ and is essential for fulfilling our life's purpose to glorify God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Z6wIRR10rI3700https://my.truevi.com/watch/X4geHV6PhPghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/X4geHV6PhPg/hqdefault.jpgAnswering questions about open-air evangelismThis pre-recorded broadcast from Ambassador's Academy 19 features Living Waters staff answering questions from academy participants. Topics include women proclaiming the gospel, evangelizing alone, using trivia to draw crowds, and team evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X4geHV6PhPg2055https://my.truevi.com/watch/9Oa4rHDsprghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9Oa4rHDsprg/hqdefault.jpgYou are your brother's keeperThis message explores the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4, highlighting the destructive nature of envy and the principle of first fruits. It then connects Cain's question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" to the story of Joseph, revealing the biblical answer that we are indeed called to care for those around us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Oa4rHDsprg402https://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/YjzAi59l0Ewhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YjzAi59l0Ew/hqdefault.jpgA man believes in God and reincarnationA man named Phillip believes in God and reincarnation. Ray Comfort asks him about his beliefs and explains the biblical view of death and judgment, contrasting it with reincarnation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YjzAi59l0Ew366https://my.truevi.com/watch/CdaMgLw6i-ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CdaMgLw6i-g/hqdefault.jpgThe third commandment: You shall not take the name of God in vainRay Comfort and his co-hosts discuss the third commandment, emphasizing the seriousness of using God's name as a cuss word. They explore how this transgression is viewed in both the Old and New Testaments and its implications for eternity. The conversation also touches on the hypocrisy of claiming to love God while misusing His name.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CdaMgLw6i-g1707https://my.truevi.com/watch/-Vy6pFXDOiohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Vy6pFXDOio/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding repentance and its role in Christian faithThis video explores the concept of repentance, defining it as a change of mind about sin and a turning towards God. It emphasizes that repentance is a command, not an invitation, and is essential for salvation. The discussion highlights the difference between feeling sorry for sin and truly repenting, which involves forsaking sin and surrendering to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Vy6pFXDOio716https://my.truevi.com/watch/m3_e9lyLzo0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m3_e9lyLzo0/hqdefault.jpgUsing the Ten Commandments to reveal the need for God's mercyThis video demonstrates how the Ten Commandments can serve as a mirror, reflecting an individual's moral standing and revealing their need for God's mercy. By examining common transgressions, the conversation leads to an understanding of sin and the path to everlasting life through faith in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/m3_e9lyLzo0468https://my.truevi.com/watch/vDNb-4yV-IUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vDNb-4yV-IU/hqdefault.jpgMercy remains unoffendingThis sermon explores the concept of mercy, emphasizing that it is a two-way street and requires letting go of offense. Using the example of Jesus in Gethsemane and the Eastern Gate, it highlights how mercy remains unconditional and unoffending, even in the face of betrayal and human failings. The message encourages listeners to embrace mercy as a transformative force that allows them to see others with compassion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDNb-4yV-IU1697https://my.truevi.com/watch/CJi_IAXOojchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CJi_IAXOojc/hqdefault.jpgCredibility: Character and competence in sports broadcastingJoel Clatt, a college football analyst, discusses the importance of credibility in his profession. He shares how accuracy and avoiding personal attacks are crucial for maintaining trust with his audience. Clatt also highlights how his personal character and faith have opened doors for unique conversations within the sports industry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CJi_IAXOojc3177https://my.truevi.com/watch/sNz6hCGoJpIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sNz6hCGoJpI/hqdefault.jpgYou are wanted and chosen by God for a purposeThis sermon emphasizes that individuals are wanted and chosen by God, not just for salvation, but to be disciples. It highlights that God's love is everlasting and that He calls people to be with Him, offering comfort and connection through the Holy Spirit. The message encourages believers to embrace their God-given authority to share the gospel and bring light into the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sNz6hCGoJpI2073https://my.truevi.com/watch/MBYjXiUonMMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MBYjXiUonMM/hqdefault.jpgThe Proverbs unpacks the operation of God's graceThis video explores how the book of Proverbs reveals the multifaceted operation of God's grace. It challenges the common perception of Proverbs as merely a book of laws, highlighting how every warning, understanding, and guidance within it is an expression of divine grace. The discussion emphasizes that grace illuminates, rescues, forgives, empowers, protects, and transforms, demonstrating its continuous presence and necessity in the lives of believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MBYjXiUonMM326https://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/t0-1xB3qkq4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t0-1xB3qkq4/hqdefault.jpgOlivia's journey to faith through AlphaOlivia shares her personal testimony of finding renewed faith and joy through the Alpha course after years of struggling with mental health and feeling disconnected from God. She recounts a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit during a talk on the cross and how it led her to rededicate her life to Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t0-1xB3qkq47222https://my.truevi.com/watch/rXUJe8HGfG0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rXUJe8HGfG0/hqdefault.jpgBiblical law and sharia: Distinguishing trinitarian and unitarian lawThis talk contrasts biblical law with Islamic sharia, arguing that all societies are theocratic and governed by a god, whether that god is the Triune God, Allah, or 'the people.' The speaker emphasizes that the nature of a society's law reflects the character of the god it worships, highlighting the fundamental differences between Trinitarian and Unitarian understandings of law.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rXUJe8HGfG03155https://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/hOwe2TxisB8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hOwe2TxisB8/hqdefault.jpgIs the material world all there is?Dr. William Lane Craig, a research professor of philosophy, delivers a public lecture at St Andrews. He explores the question of whether reality consists solely of the physical contents of space and time. Craig presents seven aspects of the world that suggest a transcendent reality beyond the material.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hOwe2TxisB87151https://my.truevi.com/watch/jvBmRGD8FuIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jvBmRGD8FuI/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort interviews a man who believes he is a Christian but does not read his BibleRay Comfort speaks with Marcus, who identifies as a Christian but admits to not reading his Bible, drinking, and engaging in other behaviors that contradict his faith. Ray challenges Marcus's understanding of sin, repentance, and salvation, emphasizing the importance of holiness and reading scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jvBmRGD8FuI369https://my.truevi.com/watch/S-Vyz6bUBgkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S-Vyz6bUBgk/hqdefault.jpgGod sees potential in the distressed, indebted, and discontentedPastor Greg Laurie explains how God specializes in taking the outcasts of culture and making them His people. He illustrates this truth through the story of David and the men who gathered to him in the cave of Adullam, who were distressed, in debt, and discontented.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S-Vyz6bUBgk1527https://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/MMXqm7hZM0ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MMXqm7hZM0o/hqdefault.jpgUnity in the church through humility and the crossThis sermon explores how unity in the church is achieved when self-regard dies, drawing insights from Philippians chapter 2. It emphasizes that self-regard is overcome by understanding the profound humility and sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. The speaker argues that focusing on Christ's example of self-emptying love fosters a community marked by regard for others rather than self-interest.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMXqm7hZM0o2086https://my.truevi.com/watch/hHqZxg-oH_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hHqZxg-oH_o/hqdefault.jpgThe book of Job and God's justiceThis episode explores the book of Job, focusing on its engagement with existential questions about God's justice and suffering. It examines how the book challenges assumptions about God's policies for running the universe and the principle of just retribution.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hHqZxg-oH_o3076https://my.truevi.com/watch/JJI0ylhDE4whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JJI0ylhDE4w/hqdefault.jpgMiracle Sunday: Radical generosity and the mission of Cornerstone NashvilleThis message from Cornerstone Nashville focuses on radical generosity and its role in supporting the church's mission. The sermon outlines how contributions on Miracle Sunday will fund global outreach, the launch of Cornerstone Hendersonville, and ongoing work in Nashville. It emphasizes the importance of giving to further God's work and expand the church's impact.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JJI0ylhDE4w6905https://my.truevi.com/watch/OVRixfameGYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OVRixfameGY/hqdefault.jpgThe Gospel of Mark: Jesus as the messianic KingThe Gospel of Mark explores the identity of Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and how he became the messianic King. The book is structured to address these questions, with a pivotal story in the middle where Jesus explains his unexpected path to kingship through suffering and service. Mark's abrupt ending challenges readers to grapple with the claim that the crucified Jesus is indeed the Messiah.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OVRixfameGY335https://my.truevi.com/watch/WrWfY9kKU0shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WrWfY9kKU0s/hqdefault.jpgExamining charismatic pastors' claims about government UFO disclosureThis video investigates claims made by charismatic pastors regarding a secret government briefing about UFO and alien disclosure. It analyzes the origins of these viral claims, the individuals involved, and the subsequent reactions and retractions, aiming to present a factual account of the events.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WrWfY9kKU0s5113https://my.truevi.com/watch/61ju-2BJutIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/61ju-2BJutI/hqdefault.jpgRevoice conference, Darwin's house of cards, and the sin of hamartanoThis episode discusses the Revoice conference's approach to LGBTQ+ identity and sin, critiquing its theological inconsistencies. It also reviews Tom Bethel's book "Darwin's House of Cards," highlighting issues like convergent evolution and the collapse of Darwinism's plausibility structure. Finally, it delves into the New Testament Greek word "hamartano" and its usage in 1 Corinthians regarding various forms of sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/61ju-2BJutI1294https://my.truevi.com/watch/P1KEGK24vxkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P1KEGK24vxk/hqdefault.jpgThe moral evidence for a personal lawgiverThis presentation explores the origin of objective, transcendent moral laws. It argues that explanations for morality found within the universe, such as personal opinion, group consensus, or biological drives, are insufficient. Instead, the existence of moral obligations points to a personal lawgiver outside the universe.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P1KEGK24vxk626https://my.truevi.com/watch/5pu1fb9FFXkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5pu1fb9FFXk/hqdefault.jpgThe peaceable kingdom: Isaiah's vision of harmonyThis sermon explores Isaiah's vision of the peaceable kingdom, where predators and prey coexist, and humans live in harmony with all creation. It challenges the congregation to consider how this ancient prophecy informs their understanding of peace and their role as stewards of the earth in the present day.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5pu1fb9FFXk5014https://my.truevi.com/watch/UEgYCi2ZxPMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UEgYCi2ZxPM/hqdefault.jpgWinning the war against worry: The prayer for peaceThis message explores how to overcome worry by focusing on the Apostle Paul's teachings in Philippians chapter 4. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, petition, and thanksgiving as a means to receive God's peace, which surpasses all understanding and guards our hearts and minds.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UEgYCi2ZxPM1489https://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/wCcmqCFv9WEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wCcmqCFv9WE/hqdefault.jpgImmeasurably more: Believing God for bigger and better miraclesThis message explores the concept of God doing "immeasurably more" than we can ask or imagine, drawing from Ephesians 3:20-21. It encourages believers to have unwavering faith, recognizing that God's faithfulness pursues us from the past and His sovereignty prepares our future. The sermon emphasizes that a high view of God stretches our faith and leads to a life of holy anticipation for what God will do next.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wCcmqCFv9WE4444https://my.truevi.com/watch/3-H5lmp_zvAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3-H5lmp_zvA/hqdefault.jpgThe Apostles' Creed as an antidote to moralistic therapeutic deismThis session explores how the Apostles' Creed serves as a powerful antidote to the prevalent cultural phenomenon of moralistic therapeutic deism. It highlights the Creed's role in shaping believers' understanding of God, fostering affection for Him, and guiding their actions in daily life. The discussion emphasizes the Creed's historical truths and its ability to counter contemporary heresies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-H5lmp_zvA3213https://my.truevi.com/watch/o6f-C8hzYeYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/o6f-C8hzYeY/hqdefault.jpgThe internet's impact on our minds and soulsThis message explores how the internet, with its constant information, connection, and entertainment, can negatively affect our intellectual functioning, emotional well-being, and spiritual health. It examines the dangers of digital consumption and offers biblical responses to navigate these challenges thoughtfully.https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6f-C8hzYeY2392https://my.truevi.com/watch/l45fBgMYWpwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l45fBgMYWpw/hqdefault.jpgDefining creation and its implications for theories of timeThis discussion defines creation as God bringing something into being, analyzing the conditions for an entity to come into existence. It explores how this definition necessitates a tensed theory of time, where things objectively come to be and pass away, contrasting it with a tenseless view.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l45fBgMYWpw1679https://my.truevi.com/watch/jBWbvKmsPIYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jBWbvKmsPIY/hqdefault.jpgGod does not changeThis sermon explores the attribute of God's unchangeability, known as immutability. It emphasizes that while everything in creation is subject to change, God alone remains eternally the same in His nature, will, and mind, providing a firm foundation for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jBWbvKmsPIY6718https://my.truevi.com/watch/HtgT6fh7aSkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HtgT6fh7aSk/hqdefault.jpgGod's patience and grace in Romans 9This message unpacks Romans chapter 9, focusing on God's abundant patience and grace towards humanity. It explores the analogy of the potter and the clay, emphasizing that God delights in His creations despite their imperfections and messes. The discussion also touches on Jesus as the 'stumbling stone' for both the wicked and the wise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtgT6fh7aSk514https://my.truevi.com/watch/1TiWVLLENOkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1TiWVLLENOk/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose of 21 days of prayer and fastingThis message introduces a 21-day period of prayer and fasting for the new year, emphasizing that fasting is not about changing God's mind but about changing ourselves. It encourages participants to use this time to reset their hearts and perspectives, allowing God to do new things in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1TiWVLLENOk2451https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y1vbKP-yoXYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y1vbKP-yoXY/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Still on the Aaronic blessing and belonging to GodPastor Jim Thomas shares an excerpt from William Still's writings, focusing on the Aaronic blessing from Numbers 6. Still's exposition highlights the blessing's structure, its meaning of wholeness and peace, and the assurance that through it, God names us as His own, emphasizing our belonging to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y1vbKP-yoXY651https://my.truevi.com/watch/KH4RaAbqlXwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KH4RaAbqlXw/hqdefault.jpgDavid as a type of Christ: New Testament connections and Old Testament foreshadowingThis study explores how David foreshadows Jesus, examining New Testament references that connect Jesus to David as the Son of David and the King. It also delves into Old Testament accounts of David's life, such as his anointing and his role as a shepherd, to reveal typological connections to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KH4RaAbqlXw3669https://my.truevi.com/watch/OzYdRP71pichttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OzYdRP71pic/hqdefault.jpgGod's word and Jesus are light for our pathThis children's message explores the concept of light, connecting it to the season of Lent and the lengthening days. It highlights how God's word, like a lamp, guides us, and how Jesus, as the light of the world, helps us understand God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OzYdRP71pic326https://my.truevi.com/watch/00mIICYLXyEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/00mIICYLXyE/hqdefault.jpgDeveloping a strategy for sin and repentanceThis segment outlines a comprehensive strategy for addressing sin, encompassing both offensive and defensive tactics. It emphasizes understanding the root causes of temptation, implementing a repentance plan, and engaging in radical amputation to avoid future sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/00mIICYLXyE690https://my.truevi.com/watch/VUr4R0QfTtAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VUr4R0QfTtA/hqdefault.jpgThe world's vanity versus God's purposeThis video explores the emptiness of worldly pursuits and the satisfaction found in living for God. It contrasts the fleeting nature of earthly achievements with the eternal purpose derived from obeying and enjoying God's gifts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VUr4R0QfTtA352https://my.truevi.com/watch/rmOYzjbMgjUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rmOYzjbMgjU/hqdefault.jpgSteadfast pursuit of faith alongside one anotherThis sermon explores Hebrews 10:19-25, emphasizing the call to a steadfast pursuit of faith in Jesus. It challenges believers to live out their faith with unwavering commitment and to stir one another up to love and good works within the church community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rmOYzjbMgjU5175https://my.truevi.com/watch/6unAfbcDZEYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6unAfbcDZEY/hqdefault.jpgThe chronicler's omission of David's sin and God's mercyThis sermon explores the chronicler's decision to omit David's sin with Bathsheba from his account, suggesting it reflects God's complete removal of David's sin. It also examines the enduring consequences of David's actions, emphasizing that while God forgives, the ripples of sin can remain.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6unAfbcDZEY2224https://my.truevi.com/watch/7JWrTF-OJ00https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7JWrTF-OJ00/hqdefault.jpgBy your endurance, you will gain your soulsThis sermon explores the meaning of endurance in the face of chaos and suffering, drawing on Luke 21 and personal anecdotes. It emphasizes that even in difficult times, God is present, and these moments offer opportunities to testify to love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7JWrTF-OJ00956https://my.truevi.com/watch/Q936WgiD7j8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q936WgiD7j8/hqdefault.jpgEvidence for the resurrection of ChristThis presentation explores the historical evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It examines five key facts, including Jesus' death by crucifixion, the empty tomb, and independent appearances of Jesus after his death, to demonstrate the historical basis of Christian faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q936WgiD7j84253https://my.truevi.com/watch/p9r1YXvG9eshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/p9r1YXvG9es/hqdefault.jpgHow to overcome laziness and procrastinationThis video addresses the struggle with laziness and procrastination, offering biblical insights and practical advice. It explores the nature of laziness as described in Proverbs and encourages viewers to challenge their perceptions of tasks and find motivation in serving God and others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p9r1YXvG9es5449https://my.truevi.com/watch/MuDZ3nYq_lIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MuDZ3nYq_lI/hqdefault.jpgThe wide welcome of JesusThis sermon explores the breadth of Jesus's welcome, demonstrating through the healing of the official's son in John 4 that God's grace extends beyond family, faith, and heritage to include those considered enemies or unworthy. The message emphasizes that the issue is not human worthiness but God's willingness to welcome all who turn to Him for help.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MuDZ3nYq_lI2411https://my.truevi.com/watch/6THueLm-XrYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6THueLm-XrY/hqdefault.jpgRejoicing in suffering disgrace for Jesus' nameThis sermon explores the biblical concept of suffering disgrace for Christ, drawing parallels between the early apostles' experiences and contemporary challenges faced by believers. It encourages a shift in mindset from avoiding disgrace to embracing it with joy, recognizing it as an opportunity to be fully identified with Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6THueLm-XrY3191https://my.truevi.com/watch/5FI8oI8TrxAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5FI8oI8TrxA/hqdefault.jpgJesus' teaching on anxiety in Matthew 6:25-34This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on anxiety from Matthew 6:25-34, highlighting how he provides methods for not being anxious through a series of questions. The passage is structured around three 'therefores,' each building on questions that challenge anxious thinking and feeling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5FI8oI8TrxA2514https://my.truevi.com/watch/GKSDMdr9wBchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GKSDMdr9wBc/hqdefault.jpgDistinguishing the common operations of the Spirit from regenerative workThis discussion clarifies the difference between the common operations of the Holy Spirit, which can be experienced by both the elect and non-elect, and the regenerative work of the Spirit, which is salvific and permanent for the elect. It addresses how this distinction applies to covenant membership and the interpretation of biblical passages like David's prayer in Psalm 51.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GKSDMdr9wBc330https://my.truevi.com/watch/nZtougjBnY8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nZtougjBnY8/hqdefault.jpgThe plot twist of Jew and Gentile unity in ChristThis sermon explores the 'plot twist' in Ephesians 2, where God merges two peoples, Jews and Gentiles, into one new community through Christ. It emphasizes that Jesus destroyed the dividing wall of hostility, creating peace and inviting all into the family of God. The message encourages peacemaking and bridge-building across cultural, racial, and political chasms today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nZtougjBnY83947https://my.truevi.com/watch/8ghK_k_6cmYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8ghK_k_6cmY/hqdefault.jpgLament as a catalyst for changeThis sermon explores the concept of lament, drawing from the parable of the fig tree and the Exodus narrative. It posits that lament is not merely sadness but a deep conviction of worth that can catalyze change and growth, much like a gardener tending to a struggling tree.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ghK_k_6cmY5109https://my.truevi.com/watch/uw4a40xKRR8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uw4a40xKRR8/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the complexities of blended familiesRon Deal, director of Smart Stepfamilies and FamilyLife Blended, discusses the unique challenges and dynamics of blended families. He emphasizes the need for ministry leaders and individuals to understand the complexities involved, moving beyond traditional family models to offer relevant support and guidance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uw4a40xKRR83399https://my.truevi.com/watch/e-OikDH39tshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e-OikDH39ts/hqdefault.jpgThe danger of ignoring God's wrathThis segment discusses the importance of preaching about God's wrath, arguing that a failure to do so is a disservice to congregants. It suggests that an overemphasis on grace without acknowledging God's consuming fire can lead to a distorted understanding of His character and the true nature of salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e-OikDH39ts696https://my.truevi.com/watch/7g_6yl48aFwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7g_6yl48aFw/hqdefault.jpgGod's wisdom for the sluggardThis sermon explores Proverbs chapter 6, verses 6-11, to understand God's perspective on laziness. It defines a sluggard as a lazy person unwilling to work hard and highlights the destructive consequences of this sin, contrasting it with the industriousness of an ant. The message emphasizes that laziness is a choice and encourages repentance and embracing a biblical work ethic in all areas of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7g_6yl48aFw2819https://my.truevi.com/watch/i8SDqAuuV-Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i8SDqAuuV-E/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord's Prayer: Asking unselfishly for God's reputation and our preservationThis message explores the Lord's Prayer as a model for Christian prayer, emphasizing two key aspects: asking unselfishly for God's reputation and for our preservation. It draws parallels between the prayer's structure and the prayers of Old Testament prophets, highlighting a focus on God's character and purposes over personal comfort.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8SDqAuuV-E2094https://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/-i6_iQUE2o0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-i6_iQUE2o0/hqdefault.jpgPaul's actions in Jerusalem: Unity, liberty, and charity in non-essentialsThis message examines Paul's actions in Jerusalem as he navigates rumors and cultural differences among Jewish and Gentile believers. It highlights the principles of unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, and charity in all things, as modeled by Paul and the early church leaders.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-i6_iQUE2o03039https://my.truevi.com/watch/tfZ0wFnt_aohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tfZ0wFnt_ao/hqdefault.jpgEpisode 120: Philip Johnson's legacy, the sin of extortion, and the value of dissentThis episode reflects on the legacy of Philip Johnson and the intelligent design movement, emphasizing its impact on Darwinism. It then delves into a theological discussion of the Greek word "harpax," defining it as a devouring greed and connecting it to biblical warnings against false prophets and extortioners. Finally, the episode reviews a book that highlights the benefits of genuine dissent in decision-making processes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tfZ0wFnt_ao1228https://my.truevi.com/watch/K3ueCx0AIbwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K3ueCx0AIbw/hqdefault.jpgThe rapture and revivalPastor Greg Laurie discusses the rapture, a biblical event where believers are caught up to meet the Lord, and its implications for living a life of readiness. He also explores the concept of revival as a return to New Testament Christianity and a restoration of one's first love for God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K3ueCx0AIbw1659https://my.truevi.com/watch/MaHnRCRv3_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MaHnRCRv3_o/hqdefault.jpgGod's presence and purpose in life's stormsPastor Greg Laurie explains that Christians are not exempt from suffering and that crises will inevitably come into our lives. He uses the metaphor of a storm to illustrate these hardships, emphasizing that God has a plan and purpose even when we face difficult situations. The message encourages listeners to cry out to Jesus in the midst of their storms, trusting that He is with them and will deliver them through the challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MaHnRCRv3_o1759https://my.truevi.com/watch/yz8ZZdCYYQYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yz8ZZdCYYQY/hqdefault.jpgThe river of God's gracious presenceThis sermon explores the theme of "place" through the lens of Ezekiel's vision of the life-giving waters flowing from the temple. It connects the human experience of exile and loss to the promise of God's unfailing presence, which ultimately leads humanity home to a renewed paradise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yz8ZZdCYYQY1553https://my.truevi.com/watch/4w9QoiTlb1Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4w9QoiTlb1Y/hqdefault.jpgThe story of the resurrection as told by Pastor Chuck SmithMiss Terry, a Sunday school teacher at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, reads the story of the resurrection. This narrative, originally told by Pastor Chuck Smith, details Jesus's crucifixion, burial, and triumphant return from the dead on the third day. It emphasizes God's plan for salvation through Jesus and the joy found in His resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4w9QoiTlb1Y597https://my.truevi.com/watch/IwVU0-ND9Ychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IwVU0-ND9Yc/hqdefault.jpgStudents find purpose and defend their faith at SummitThis video highlights students' experiences at Summit, where they discover their purpose and learn to articulate and defend their Christian faith. Attendees describe how the program helped them understand Christianity beyond superficial practices and equipped them with knowledge to engage with the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IwVU0-ND9Yc334https://my.truevi.com/watch/5bcL-7nnqKAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5bcL-7nnqKA/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit's multi-dimensional role in believers' livesPastor Greg Laurie explains that the Holy Spirit has a multi-dimensional role in the lives of believers, sealing, guiding, advocating, empowering, and filling them. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit will not force belief but calls and draws people to the Lord, and believers can ask for and receive the Holy Spirit's power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bcL-7nnqKA1608https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jj-uvES2KsQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jj-uvES2KsQ/hqdefault.jpgThe incarnation: God's undercover missionThis sermon explores the unique Christian concept of Incarnation, where God became human, contrasting it with other religious beliefs. It highlights how God's emptying of himself, or kenosis, sets Christianity apart and addresses the 'divine dilemma' of God being both a just judge and a loving father.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jj-uvES2KsQ1563https://my.truevi.com/watch/B4-lFXbhnochttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B4-lFXbhnoc/hqdefault.jpgCarrying the kingdom of God into everyday lifeThis message defines what it means to be on mission as a Christian, focusing on the Great Commission to make disciples. It explores how individuals can model, demonstrate, and invite others into the kingdom way of life in their daily environments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4-lFXbhnoc7730https://my.truevi.com/watch/FuZ3nk9ObEwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FuZ3nk9ObEw/hqdefault.jpgA conversation about sin, judgment, and God's standardsThis video captures a street interview where the interviewer discusses the Ten Commandments and their implications for personal morality and salvation. The conversation explores concepts of sin, God's holiness, and the need for a savior, using everyday examples to illustrate spiritual truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FuZ3nk9ObEw919https://my.truevi.com/watch/4XkSYAl7fQ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4XkSYAl7fQ8/hqdefault.jpgHow an eternal perspective brings focus to what really mattersThis message explores how our belief in the afterlife profoundly impacts our present lives. Drawing from Revelation 4 and Colossians 3, it challenges us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's glory rather than earthly pursuits. The speaker emphasizes that understanding our purpose to glorify God leads to true happiness and fulfillment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4XkSYAl7fQ82724https://my.truevi.com/watch/26qFxVoPQBYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/26qFxVoPQBY/hqdefault.jpgProverbs on using your words to love your neighborThis video explores how the book of Proverbs provides practical guidance on loving your neighbor, specifically focusing on the use of your tongue. It emphasizes that our ability to speak is meant to serve others and highlights the powerful impact words have, for both good and harm. The discussion connects the use of the tongue to the condition of the heart, drawing on New Testament passages.https://www.youtube.com/embed/26qFxVoPQBY337https://my.truevi.com/watch/oysX3lerbjkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oysX3lerbjk/hqdefault.jpgThe controversy of divine healing and the nature of GodThis message addresses the uncomfortable topic of divine healing within the church, urging believers to embrace the full counsel of God's Word. It explores the discrepancy between early Christianity's demonstration of healing and the modern church's lack of expectation, emphasizing the unchanging nature of God as revealed through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oysX3lerbjk5657https://my.truevi.com/watch/j-fUHYQlLh0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j-fUHYQlLh0/hqdefault.jpgPrayer matters: God responds to the prayers of his peopleThis message emphasizes the importance of prayer, asserting that God actively responds to the prayers of his people. It highlights that prayer is not merely a religious formality but a powerful tool that can influence divine intervention and bring about God's purposes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j-fUHYQlLh03130https://my.truevi.com/watch/wre1OxQjIfQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wre1OxQjIfQ/hqdefault.jpgVictory over darkness: Resisting evil and standing firm in faithThis sermon explores the biblical call for believers to resist evil and stand firm in their faith. Drawing parallels between historical figures and spiritual warfare, it emphasizes the importance of actively opposing ungodliness and cultivating a heart of gratitude to overcome internal and external challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wre1OxQjIfQ3488https://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/8V1KudA9mT0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8V1KudA9mT0/hqdefault.jpgJesus' message to the persecuted church in SmyrnaThis message to the church in Smyrna addresses Christians living in a hostile environment, facing tribulation, poverty, and blasphemy. Jesus acknowledges their suffering and reminds them of his divine authority and victory over death, encouraging faithfulness despite persecution.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8V1KudA9mT03714https://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/rt1-oLF9STMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rt1-oLF9STM/hqdefault.jpgBoaz, the kinsman redeemer, and the lawThis program explores the role of Boaz as a kinsman redeemer in Ruth chapter 4, highlighting his interaction with the nearer kinsman at the city gate. It draws parallels between this legal transaction and Christ's redemptive work, emphasizing the cost of redemption and the willingness of Boaz, as a type of Christ, to pay that price.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rt1-oLF9STM1558https://my.truevi.com/watch/j4mYBns0Pw8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j4mYBns0Pw8/hqdefault.jpgGod's sovereignty and the restoration of IsraelThis message explores Zechariah's visions, focusing on God's sovereign control over nations and His plan for Israel's restoration. It highlights the encouragement given to the returning exiles to rebuild the temple, assuring them of God's protection and future prosperity for Jerusalem.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j4mYBns0Pw84258https://my.truevi.com/watch/-BPlvlSpYashttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-BPlvlSpYas/hqdefault.jpgThe marriage supper of the Lamb: A future feastThis episode explores the biblical vision of the marriage supper of the Lamb, as described in Revelation 19. It discusses the anticipation of this future feast, where believers will be united with Christ, and how this hope can impact our present lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-BPlvlSpYas1700https://my.truevi.com/watch/CiKgnlQvhHghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CiKgnlQvhHg/hqdefault.jpgThe gifts of Easter: Peace, purpose, and powerThis sermon explores the gifts Jesus offers his disciples after his resurrection: peace, purpose, and power. It emphasizes that these gifts are not just for the disciples but for all believers, enabling them to be witnesses of God's grace in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CiKgnlQvhHg3708https://my.truevi.com/watch/2ltoqNgzLGghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2ltoqNgzLGg/hqdefault.jpgOld Testament passages in Matthew's birth narrativeThis discussion explores five Old Testament passages referenced in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth. The panel examines how these passages were understood in their original context and how Matthew uses them to highlight the significance of Jesus' arrival.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ltoqNgzLGg3147https://my.truevi.com/watch/x9P_cbpYRmMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/x9P_cbpYRmM/hqdefault.jpgTeaching children a biblical view of sexualityThis episode offers advice for parents on how to teach their children a biblical view of sexuality. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing, age-appropriate conversations and addressing heart issues rather than just actions. The discussion also covers navigating cultural messages about gender and sexuality, including the influence of media.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x9P_cbpYRmM1097https://my.truevi.com/watch/8cWTk4IGVcchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8cWTk4IGVcc/hqdefault.jpgChristianity and Islam in Egypt todayThis episode discusses the current state of Christianity and Islam in Egypt, including the challenges and opportunities faced by Christians. It highlights the complexities of religious liberty in the Middle East and the efforts to foster interfaith dialogue.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8cWTk4IGVcc2811https://my.truevi.com/watch/Pn0IwiCRH5Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pn0IwiCRH5Q/hqdefault.jpgJesus Christ is the living water that truly satisfiesThis program explores how women often seek fulfillment in various aspects of life, such as careers, relationships, or personal achievements, only to find themselves still thirsty. Drawing from the biblical account of the woman at the well, it emphasizes that Jesus Christ alone is the source of lasting satisfaction for our deepest longings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pn0IwiCRH5Q2578https://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/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/TBsk_DloowUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TBsk_DloowU/hqdefault.jpgThe wisdom that is from aboveDr. Mark Bailey discusses two kinds of wisdom: human wisdom and divine wisdom. He explains that divine wisdom, which comes from God, is characterized by purity, peace, gentleness, reasonableness, mercy, impartiality, and sincerity. This wisdom leads to a life of righteousness and is rooted in the fear of the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TBsk_DloowU2441https://my.truevi.com/watch/vLE5t-Le6r0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vLE5t-Le6r0/hqdefault.jpgGodliness with contentment is great gainDr. Lanier Burns, a research professor of theological studies and senior professor of systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary, discusses the biblical concept of godliness with contentment. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6:6-10 and Philippians 4:11-12, he explains how this principle offers a profitable way to live in a driven world, illustrating it with a personal anecdote and the story of a humble pastor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vLE5t-Le6r01494https://my.truevi.com/watch/tEac4idVc0whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tEac4idVc0w/hqdefault.jpgWhat the Bible says about sexismThis video defines sexism as unfair treatment based solely on biological gender and explores how the Bible addresses this issue. It differentiates sexism from natural gender differences and complementary roles, asserting that God created men and women with equal value. The discussion also covers historical instances of sexism in biblical times and how God's law and Jesus' ministry elevated the status of women.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEac4idVc0w305https://my.truevi.com/watch/fUgdMjY2beIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fUgdMjY2beI/hqdefault.jpgJoseph's choice to trust God's planPastor Kathy Green preaches on the second Sunday of Advent, focusing on Joseph's role in the Christmas story. The sermon explores Joseph's doubts and his ultimate decision to trust God's plan for Mary and Jesus, highlighting his righteousness and mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fUgdMjY2beI3771https://my.truevi.com/watch/7ZirEN6ce08https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ZirEN6ce08/hqdefault.jpgThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy SpiritNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shares a benediction from 2 Corinthians 13, emphasizing the Trinitarian blessing of grace, love, and fellowship. She explains how these gifts from God are for all believers, individually and collectively, and are meant to be extended to the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ZirEN6ce081597https://my.truevi.com/watch/CHkoPPSW-yQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CHkoPPSW-yQ/hqdefault.jpgPursuing righteousness and faithful loveDr. Dorian Coover Cox discusses Proverbs 21:30-31, highlighting that human wisdom and strategic planning cannot prevail against the Lord. She emphasizes that victory and ultimate outcomes belong to God, encouraging listeners to pursue righteousness and faithful love, which lead to life, righteousness, and honor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CHkoPPSW-yQ1221https://my.truevi.com/watch/NnGyzWZzY8ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NnGyzWZzY8g/hqdefault.jpgThe surprising failure and faithfulness of God's people in Joshua 9This sermon explores the narrative of Joshua chapter 9, highlighting the Israelites' initial failure to seek God's counsel when deceived by the Gibeonites. It then examines the surprising faithfulness of the Israelite leaders in upholding their oath, despite the negative consequences and the congregation's murmuring. The message concludes by pointing to the surprising grace of God extended even to the deceptive Gibeonites.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NnGyzWZzY8g2600https://my.truevi.com/watch/7VfUtOD0RU4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7VfUtOD0RU4/hqdefault.jpgThe modern self and the rejection of external authorityThis discussion explores how the modern understanding of self-consciousness as definitive of identity leads to an impatience with external authority, including moral codes. It examines how this shift, from a locative to a utopian societal view, encourages transgression as a means of self-actualization and the rejection of bodily limitations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7VfUtOD0RU43487https://my.truevi.com/watch/lGxaKqSB2_Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGxaKqSB2_A/hqdefault.jpgDo people in heaven know what is happening on Earth?This video addresses the question of whether those in heaven are aware of events on Earth, referencing Revelation chapter 6 and Luke chapter 15. It explores the perspective of martyrs in heaven and the rejoicing in the presence of angels when a sinner repents, suggesting an awareness of earthly happenings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGxaKqSB2_A364https://my.truevi.com/watch/z9HTJvfnuHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z9HTJvfnuHM/hqdefault.jpgInvestigating the historical evidence for the nativityJeff Myers and Lee Strobel discuss the historical reliability of the nativity accounts, exploring prophecies, the virgin birth, and the historical context of the Gospels. They address common objections and myths, asserting that Christianity rests on a solid foundation of truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z9HTJvfnuHM3295https://my.truevi.com/watch/3CzpdABLUuIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3CzpdABLUuI/hqdefault.jpgThe who, what, when, where, why, and how of ChristmasThis Christmas Eve service explores the foundational questions of who Jesus is, what His birth means, when it occurred, where it happened, why God sent Him, and how His incarnation came to be. Through scripture and carols, the message emphasizes the pivotal significance of Jesus's birth in human history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3CzpdABLUuI4023https://my.truevi.com/watch/4g2UnllcdDwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4g2UnllcdDw/hqdefault.jpgThe Advent of hope, peace, love, and joyThis Christmas Eve sermon explores the four themes of Advent: hope, peace, love, and joy. It emphasizes that Jesus's coming offers hope that transcends earthly disappointments, peace through his limitless reign, and a steadfast love that remains committed despite human failings. The message encourages believers to root their lives in these truths, finding joy that sustains through all circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4g2UnllcdDw5700https://my.truevi.com/watch/sAA9G8JyTRghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sAA9G8JyTRg/hqdefault.jpgIt's time for another Jesus revolutionPastor Greg Laurie preaches a message from a recent Harvest Crusade, emphasizing the need for a spiritual awakening in America. He calls for believers to humble themselves, pray, and turn from wicked ways, drawing parallels between current societal issues and the Jesus movement of the 60s and 70s. The message culminates in an invitation to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sAA9G8JyTRg1700https://my.truevi.com/watch/JrGcQwrwgx8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JrGcQwrwgx8/hqdefault.jpgThe greatest commandment and the way of JesusThis message explores the transformative love of Jesus and how receiving that love changes individuals from the inside out. It examines the greatest commandment to love God and neighbor, emphasizing that true worship and loyalty to God are demonstrated through loving others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JrGcQwrwgx83482https://my.truevi.com/watch/gmbadDkCLJMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gmbadDkCLJM/hqdefault.jpgThe resurrection of Jesus assures meThis message explores six practical truths about how the resurrection of Jesus Christ impacts believers today. It covers themes of acceptance by God, the power to live a Christian life, the promise of eternal life in heaven, receiving a new body, resurrected relationships, and the call to share the gospel with others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gmbadDkCLJM1711https://my.truevi.com/watch/dQHI6jHYpu8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQHI6jHYpu8/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the Great Commission: sharing the gospelPastor Greg Laurie discusses the Great Commission, emphasizing that all believers are called to share the gospel. He highlights the urgency of this calling, comparing it to having a cure for cancer and not sharing it, and explains that the gospel offers a cure for sin and hopelessness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQHI6jHYpu81354https://my.truevi.com/watch/wugxiAbBsxQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wugxiAbBsxQ/hqdefault.jpgContradictions that aren't: Peter's servant and apostle identityThis sermon explores the seemingly contradictory but complementary identities of Peter as both a servant and an apostle, as presented in 2 Peter 1:1. It highlights how these two roles, often perceived as opposite, are essential for understanding Peter's ministry and can be applied to the Christian life. The message emphasizes the importance of embracing both humility and authority within faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wugxiAbBsxQ2643https://my.truevi.com/watch/uCh6U5idhCEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uCh6U5idhCE/hqdefault.jpgOur calling has not changed: Joining Jesus in what he's doing in people's livesDespite changing contexts and chaos, the core calling to love people and join Jesus in their lives remains constant. This session explores how current challenges can uniquely open people to the gospel and empower Christians to fulfill their mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uCh6U5idhCE2933https://my.truevi.com/watch/XoFavok0rHwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XoFavok0rHw/hqdefault.jpgAn introduction to end times events and their importanceThis episode introduces a series on end times events, emphasizing a balanced, biblical perspective while acknowledging areas of interpretive flexibility. It highlights the second coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection, and the eternal state as core, certainties, encouraging a focus on these truths without sensationalism or anxiety.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XoFavok0rHw1858https://my.truevi.com/watch/O05vncjpQO4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O05vncjpQO4/hqdefault.jpgSharing the gospel with a Muslim manA Christian shares the gospel with a Muslim man, discussing the Ten Commandments, the nature of sin, and the Christian understanding of salvation through Jesus Christ. The conversation highlights the differences in their beliefs regarding repentance, judgment, and the path to eternal life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O05vncjpQO4692https://my.truevi.com/watch/pm6ag1lBTFohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pm6ag1lBTFo/hqdefault.jpgFrom Klansman to Christian: Tom Terrance's journey of redemptionTom Terrance, a former Ku Klux Klan terrorist, shares his testimony of conversion to Christianity while in solitary confinement. He recounts his radicalization into white supremacy, his violent actions, and the miraculous circumstances that led him to faith and a life dedicated to racial reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pm6ag1lBTFo2868https://my.truevi.com/watch/ngMp-oUIUOIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ngMp-oUIUOI/hqdefault.jpgWhat happens to people who have never heard of Jesus?This message addresses one of the top questions submitted by the congregation: the fate of those who have not heard of Jesus. The speaker explores different Christian perspectives on this complex issue, emphasizing God's justice and the accountability of individuals based on the knowledge they possess.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ngMp-oUIUOI2035https://my.truevi.com/watch/qvy81ctXNuYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qvy81ctXNuY/hqdefault.jpgSpurgeon on Psalm 42: Why are you downcast, O my soul?Pastor Jim Thomas reads Psalm 42, highlighting its honesty about life's difficulties and the psalmist's redirection to hope in God. He then shares Charles Spurgeon's devotional on Psalm 42, which encourages believers to find reasons for rejoicing amidst tribulation and to trust in God's unchanging love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qvy81ctXNuY584https://my.truevi.com/watch/GgD7SkBafYshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GgD7SkBafYs/hqdefault.jpgHiram Sasser's journey to defending religious libertyHiram Sasser recounts the unexpected path that led him to First Liberty, from a career-ending injury to a significant pay cut. He explains his understanding of religious liberty as a pre-existing right, not granted by the government, and why its defense is crucial against state absolutism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GgD7SkBafYs327https://my.truevi.com/watch/oWOeH1qHuS0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oWOeH1qHuS0/hqdefault.jpgDiscerning a calling to biblical counselingPaul Tripp responds to a question about pursuing biblical counseling as a career. He shares his personal journey into counseling and offers practical steps for discerning gifts and calling within the community of the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oWOeH1qHuS0335https://my.truevi.com/watch/1mf80JRc9ZYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1mf80JRc9ZY/hqdefault.jpgWorshiping God with your wealthPastor Brian Fisher discusses the biblical connection between wealth and worship, emphasizing that true worship involves loving God above all else. He encourages listeners to simplify their lives, share generously, and give sacrificially and joyfully as acts of worship, rather than allowing wealth to become an idol.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1mf80JRc9ZY1335