https://my.truevi.com/watch/RNcX7w0ambAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RNcX7w0ambA/hqdefault.jpgPassing faith to the next generationThis message explores the biblical mandate to make disciples by examining four key aspects: redefining labels, sharing the road, pushing for growth, and saying yes to the next generation. It emphasizes that discipleship is about transference, not transformation, and that everyone is qualified to participate in this process.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RNcX7w0ambA1986https://my.truevi.com/watch/_IsUWpozSeAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_IsUWpozSeA/hqdefault.jpgThe trumpets: A window into God's mercy and judgmentThis sermon explores the trumpets in Revelation as a display of God's mercy, offering a chance for repentance before final judgment. It highlights how God uses these events to reveal reality to those outside of Christ, urging them to humble themselves and believe.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_IsUWpozSeA5170https://my.truevi.com/watch/1L5MYuNx2vchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1L5MYuNx2vc/hqdefault.jpgThe view from the ninth rung of the kingdom of God is betterThis devotion explores a verse found in 2 Samuel and Psalm, reflecting on God's faithfulness. It connects this to a sermon on the Beatitudes, emphasizing that actively participating in the kingdom of God by loving others shifts our perspective and allows us to experience God's love and loyalty more fully.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1L5MYuNx2vc412https://my.truevi.com/watch/Xwh5mBAmCP8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xwh5mBAmCP8/hqdefault.jpgA Christian perspective on ministry to homosexualsThis presentation addresses the complexities of ministering to homosexual individuals within a Christian framework. It explores the challenges faced by Christian counselors and professionals in navigating secular expectations while upholding biblical convictions. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding cultural shifts regarding sexuality and marriage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xwh5mBAmCP83841https://my.truevi.com/watch/rhNf-9Zro50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rhNf-9Zro50/hqdefault.jpgThe law of God and the Christian lifeThis sermon explores the place of God's law in the life of a believer, addressing common misunderstandings and emphasizing its role in guiding love and revealing sin. It highlights that the law, summarized by Jesus as loving God and neighbor, is not abolished but fulfilled in Christ, and its principles are written on the hearts of believers by the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rhNf-9Zro502516https://my.truevi.com/watch/0VnxMGFdejYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0VnxMGFdejY/hqdefault.jpgThe certainty, timing, and purpose of Christ's returnThis sermon explores the biblical teaching on the second coming of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its certainty, the unknown timing, and its ultimate purpose in redemptive history. It encourages believers to live in active anticipation and to serve Christ faithfully while awaiting His glorious return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0VnxMGFdejY3032https://my.truevi.com/watch/ApLWUYGZvoMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ApLWUYGZvoM/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom revealed in weakness and vulnerabilityThis sermon explores how the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, as described in Mark 11:1-11, is not the ultimate revelation of God's kingdom. Instead, the kingdom is most powerfully revealed in moments of weakness and vulnerability, culminating in the cross and resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ApLWUYGZvoM1320https://my.truevi.com/watch/2mh-nGZ3F24https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2mh-nGZ3F24/hqdefault.jpgHonoring parents as an adultThis segment discusses the biblical command to honor parents, extending this principle to adult children. It contrasts Western cultural norms with a biblical perspective on honoring parents, even when adult children are making their own decisions. The discussion emphasizes that honoring parents is a form of honoring all authority, including God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2mh-nGZ3F24701https://my.truevi.com/watch/wqws8vYFN_Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wqws8vYFN_U/hqdefault.jpgThe subversive power of mercy and graceThis sermon explores Jesus' teachings on loving enemies, turning the other cheek, and giving generously, as described in the Gospel of Luke. It argues that these actions are not signs of weakness but a subversive 'third way' that breaks cycles of violence and oppression. The message emphasizes that true power lies in extending mercy, which empowers all involved and fosters redemption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wqws8vYFN_U894https://my.truevi.com/watch/8rHg2RE2-tYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8rHg2RE2-tY/hqdefault.jpgThe indispensable evangelical: Carl F. H. Henry's influence on 20th-century American evangelicalismThis presentation argues for Carl F. H. Henry's indispensable role in shaping 20th-century American evangelicalism, highlighting his intellectual contributions and institutional leadership. It explores how Henry, through his writings and actions, helped reassert evangelical theology's self-respect and provided crucial direction during pivotal moments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8rHg2RE2-tY3070https://my.truevi.com/watch/WIvlSwajtn0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WIvlSwajtn0/hqdefault.jpgJesus calls for ultimate loyaltyThis message explores Jesus's call for ultimate loyalty from his followers, even when it means facing persecution and suffering. It challenges the idea that following Christ guarantees safety and abundance, emphasizing that Jesus has the authority to send his disciples into danger.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WIvlSwajtn02168https://my.truevi.com/watch/fBCxzwdgp5Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fBCxzwdgp5E/hqdefault.jpgAre we willing to be servants and signs?This message explores the biblical call to be willing servants and signs for God, even when circumstances are difficult. Drawing from the book of Joshua and Philippians, it encourages believers to obey God without grumbling and to lead by example in serving others, trusting that God will work through them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fBCxzwdgp5E3228https://my.truevi.com/watch/PxDpeGZBvBshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PxDpeGZBvBs/hqdefault.jpgPastoral theology of poverty and wealthDr. Alvin Padilla, Dean of Hispanic Ministries at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, discusses how Christians should approach poverty and wealth. He reflects on biblical teachings, historical perspectives, and practical ways the church can respond to global poverty and systemic issues.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PxDpeGZBvBs2705https://my.truevi.com/watch/8KgfhRXwycAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8KgfhRXwycA/hqdefault.jpgThe hypothesis that God exists explains a wide range of human experienceThis lecture argues that the hypothesis of God's existence provides a coherent explanation for various aspects of human experience. It explores the origin and fine-tuning of the universe, the existence of objective moral values and duties, and the historical facts surrounding Jesus of Nazareth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8KgfhRXwycA5992https://my.truevi.com/watch/OdJ7zKBNOrYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OdJ7zKBNOrY/hqdefault.jpgMaking Jesus your lord: Why it matters, what it means, and how to do itThis message explores the significance of making Jesus Lord of your life, distinguishing it from merely accepting Him as Savior. It addresses why this commitment is crucial, what it entails, and provides three principles—remember, surrender, and serve—to help maintain Jesus' lordship in daily life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdJ7zKBNOrY1899https://my.truevi.com/watch/x1JNlzNGk98https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x1JNlzNGk98/hqdefault.jpgThe impact of God's word at The Moody ChurchMembers of The Moody Church share how the consistent teaching and preaching of God's word has impacted their lives. From childhood experiences to adult conversions, the church's commitment to biblical truth has led to personal growth and life-changing decisions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x1JNlzNGk98319https://my.truevi.com/watch/F0EBgGFZdhAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F0EBgGFZdhA/hqdefault.jpgWho is Jesus? The Mark series part 20 (Mark 6:14-29)This passage from Mark's Gospel explores the question of Jesus' identity as people debate whether he is a prophet, Elijah, or John the Baptist risen from the dead. The discussion highlights the historical context of these theories and how they relate to the broader theme of Jesus' identity in the Gospel of Mark.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F0EBgGFZdhA3961https://my.truevi.com/watch/tHkE_O2c910https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tHkE_O2c910/hqdefault.jpgDefining success in ministry through perseveranceThis message explores what it means to be successful in ministry, drawing insights from Paul's letter to Timothy. It challenges external measures of success and emphasizes the importance of persevering in the work God has called individuals to do, promising God's reward for faithfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tHkE_O2c9102005https://my.truevi.com/watch/c8q3yRgEcoohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c8q3yRgEcoo/hqdefault.jpgAnswering questions about gender, creation, and sexual confusionPastor Matt addresses three questions from the 'Ask TVC' series. He discusses the biblical understanding of manhood and womanhood, the reconciliation of evolution with Genesis, and how The Village Church supports individuals struggling with sexual confusion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c8q3yRgEcoo411https://my.truevi.com/watch/JwGwz2T0xIkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JwGwz2T0xIk/hqdefault.jpgThe necessity of acknowledging sin for salvationThis discussion emphasizes that salvation requires acknowledging one's sinfulness, as the Bible states all have gone astray. It highlights that Jesus died for sins because they are an offense to God, and a just God cannot overlook them. True forgiveness and eternal life are offered through repentance and trust in Jesus Christ, not through personal good deeds.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JwGwz2T0xIk403https://my.truevi.com/watch/fECh-wFUIk8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fECh-wFUIk8/hqdefault.jpgGod is at work in the messThis sermon explores the concept of God as a refining fire, using the analogy of gold purification to illustrate how God works in our lives. It emphasizes that God's love is transformative, not just saving, and that trials and suffering are often tools He uses to refine us and draw us closer to Him. The message encourages believers to see God's hand in difficult circumstances, understanding that His discipline is born of love and aims to purify and strengthen our faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fECh-wFUIk82850https://my.truevi.com/watch/5DixBLXewQ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5DixBLXewQ4/hqdefault.jpgLifting others up to JesusThis message emphasizes the importance of lifting others up, rather than tearing them down, drawing parallels between a trampoline experience and biblical examples. It highlights how individuals reach their full potential when supported by others, ultimately leading them to Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5DixBLXewQ4328https://my.truevi.com/watch/c5XqMlTRM7Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c5XqMlTRM7Q/hqdefault.jpgTransformation through encountering Jesus and understanding God's natureThis sermon explores the process of personal transformation, emphasizing that true change comes from encountering Jesus and understanding God's loving nature, rather than through mere willpower or behavior modification. It highlights the challenges of change, including community reactions, and encourages spiritual practices and community engagement as pathways to a renewed mind and heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c5XqMlTRM7Q1751https://my.truevi.com/watch/BIHssLH4DLshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BIHssLH4DLs/hqdefault.jpgA pastor's confession of adultery and the victim's revelation of sexual abuseThis segment discusses a pastor's public confession of adultery and the subsequent revelation by the victim and her husband that the act was, in fact, sexual abuse of a minor. The discussion highlights the collateral damage of such abuse and the need for serious investigation of all allegations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIHssLH4DLs705https://my.truevi.com/watch/C2Bg9elaRVwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/C2Bg9elaRVw/hqdefault.jpgTo see, we need lightThis message explores the biblical account of Jesus healing a man born blind, emphasizing that spiritual sight requires the light of Jesus. It highlights how Jesus's touch demands a response of obedience, not just a physical act, to experience true healing and transformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/C2Bg9elaRVw4765https://my.truevi.com/watch/xqAtDRTv0KMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xqAtDRTv0KM/hqdefault.jpgThe Incarnation and the Chalcedonian DefinitionThis sermon explores the theological implications of the Incarnation, tracing the understanding of Jesus as God from early Christian worship through the Nicene Creed. It culminates in a detailed explanation of the Chalcedonian Definition, emphasizing the hypostatic union of Christ's fully divine and fully human natures without confusion or separation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xqAtDRTv0KM2680https://my.truevi.com/watch/SWtoKH1V2UUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SWtoKH1V2UU/hqdefault.jpgPaul Washer: The church in America will suffer terriblyTodd Friel introduces a clip from Paul Washer, recorded in 2015, where Washer discusses the historical patterns of persecution against those who reject the prevailing ideology. Washer warns that the church in America will suffer terribly, facing isolation and being labeled as enemies of the state.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SWtoKH1V2UU706https://my.truevi.com/watch/zHTfASxf2gMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHTfASxf2gM/hqdefault.jpgCan a Christian lose their salvation?This discussion addresses the question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation, referencing biblical passages like John 5 and Romans 8. It distinguishes between justification and sanctification, arguing that eternal life, once granted, cannot be lost. The conversation also touches on the nature of true belief versus outward actions, using Judas as an example.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHTfASxf2gM659https://my.truevi.com/watch/3fWqq226T2khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3fWqq226T2k/hqdefault.jpgThe necessity of storms in a believer's lifeThis message explores why God allows storms and struggles in the lives of believers. Drawing from the biblical account of Jesus and the disciples in the storm, it highlights how these challenges are necessary for spiritual growth and experiencing God's power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3fWqq226T2k5703https://my.truevi.com/watch/fRX6UHHv23Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fRX6UHHv23I/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel message: A divine assignment, shared calling, exciting obligation, and priceless giftThis sermon explores the opening 17 verses of Romans chapter 1, highlighting four crucial gospel truths. It examines Paul's introduction to the Roman church, emphasizing the divine assignment of the gospel, the shared calling among believers, and the exciting obligation to spread this message. Ultimately, the sermon reveals the gospel as a priceless gift that motivates participation in God's mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fRX6UHHv23I2238https://my.truevi.com/watch/TX2hQsd262ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TX2hQsd262o/hqdefault.jpgChrist alone: The atoning sufficiency of Christ and the Reformation's recovery of the gospelThis message explores the historical understanding of Christ's atoning work, contrasting late medieval views with the Reformers' emphasis on "Christ alone." It highlights how the Reformation recovered the truth that Christ's sacrifice secured the reality of salvation, not just the possibility, leading to an immediate and complete righteous standing before God for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TX2hQsd262o2231https://my.truevi.com/watch/1pPtFdA3eiEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1pPtFdA3eiE/hqdefault.jpgHow to deal with demonic activityThis video explains that Christians should not use holy water or incantations to combat demonic spirits. Instead, it emphasizes using the Word of God, as seen in Ephesians 6, to fill one's heart and preach the gospel to those who may be demon-possessed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1pPtFdA3eiE336https://my.truevi.com/watch/DMo0KyFAnBMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DMo0KyFAnBM/hqdefault.jpgThe four horsemen of the apocalypseThis sermon explores the four horsemen of the apocalypse from Revelation, identifying them as major players in suffering, pain, and death among humankind. It discusses how these riders manifest in the world and how believers can confront them through Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DMo0KyFAnBM2528https://my.truevi.com/watch/U7gq2LOZIOwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U7gq2LOZIOw/hqdefault.jpgSeeing clearly: A Lenten journey to deeper faithThis Ash Wednesday sermon explores the Lenten journey as a time for 'spring clearing' of the soul, inviting listeners to remove obstacles that distort their spiritual vision. Drawing from Isaiah, it challenges the congregation to consider what 'fast' God truly desires, focusing on acts of justice, compassion, and clear-sightedness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U7gq2LOZIOw611https://my.truevi.com/watch/br4dufUPJLEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/br4dufUPJLE/hqdefault.jpgOhio pastor faces criminal charges for housing the homeless in his churchA pastor in Bryan, Ohio, faces 18 criminal charges for housing homeless individuals in his church, Dad's Place. The city's zoning commission states the church cannot house people overnight due to a lack of bedrooms and prohibits eating or sleeping on the property. The pastor believes his actions align with the church's mission to care for those in need and show Christ's love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/br4dufUPJLE300https://my.truevi.com/watch/xDwo3F75Z9Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xDwo3F75Z9U/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the four types of love for a lasting marriageThis message explores the four Greek words for love as described by C.S. Lewis, including storge, eros, phileo, and agape. It emphasizes how each type of love contributes to a flourishing and enduring marriage, highlighting the importance of affection, passion, friendship, and sacrificial love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xDwo3F75Z9U2329https://my.truevi.com/watch/z5BZHROf_Awhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5BZHROf_Aw/hqdefault.jpgThe resurrection is only a fact until Jesus calls your nameThe resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact, but it becomes life-changing when individuals personally encounter Jesus. This message explores the experiences of Mary, Thomas, and Peter, demonstrating how the resurrection transforms sorrow into joy, fear into faith, and shame into courage when Jesus calls their names.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5BZHROf_Aw1410https://my.truevi.com/watch/yJ4aCdhGpt4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yJ4aCdhGpt4/hqdefault.jpgChrist alone accomplishes our salvationThis message explores the weakness of human intentions and resolutions, contrasting them with the solitary strength of Jesus Christ. It highlights how Christ alone accomplishes salvation, even when his disciples fail him, emphasizing that all spiritual victories are won through him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yJ4aCdhGpt4964https://my.truevi.com/watch/bttnpZu05aohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bttnpZu05ao/hqdefault.jpgBuilding a cumulative case for Christian faithA former atheist and homicide detective explains how he applied his investigative skills to examine the Christian faith. He discusses the importance of building a cumulative case for belief, rather than relying on a single piece of evidence, and how this approach can help Christians defend their faith with objective truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bttnpZu05ao546https://my.truevi.com/watch/OUMS3-wIulIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OUMS3-wIulI/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian conception of God: Jesus' divine sonship and resurrectionThis presentation argues for the truth of the Christian conception of God based on two main contentions. First, Jesus of Nazareth regarded himself as God's unique divine son. Second, his divine self-understanding was vindicated by his resurrection from the dead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OUMS3-wIulI5188https://my.truevi.com/watch/YZwJTX7b39whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YZwJTX7b39w/hqdefault.jpgPalm Sunday service with a dramatic reading of Mark 15This Palm Sunday service includes a processional with palms, congregational singing, and a prayer for Holy Week. The sermon features a dramatic reading of Mark 15, assigning roles to the congregation to experience the passion story.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YZwJTX7b39w6007https://my.truevi.com/watch/aL57xw37ZLkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aL57xw37ZLk/hqdefault.jpgPaul's baptism and the pastoral care he receivedThis message examines the account of Paul's baptism in Acts 22, highlighting the pastoral care he received from Ananias. It explores the timing of Paul's baptism soon after his conversion and the spiritual engagement involved in the ceremony. The discussion also touches on the symbolism of baptism and the need for pastoral instruction for those being baptized.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aL57xw37ZLk3054https://my.truevi.com/watch/_VchX4OMHA4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_VchX4OMHA4/hqdefault.jpgCommunity is vital to spiritual formationThis message explores the importance of community in the Christian faith, emphasizing that it is not an optional add-on but paramount to spiritual growth. Drawing from scripture and personal anecdotes, the speaker illustrates how interaction with other believers shapes and forms individuals into the likeness of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_VchX4OMHA44065https://my.truevi.com/watch/-gts3ZAUOVwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-gts3ZAUOVw/hqdefault.jpgThe rock that was struckThis sermon explores the Exodus 17 account of Israel's grumbling for water at Rephidim and Moses striking the rock. It connects this Old Testament event to the New Testament, revealing Christ as the spiritual rock that was struck for our salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-gts3ZAUOVw1773https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tb1v1Hb7QDEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tb1v1Hb7QDE/hqdefault.jpgThe Mediterranean Sea rules: Expect God to do exactly what he has saidThis sermon explores the sixth principle from the Mediterranean Sea Rules, focusing on the importance of expecting God to fulfill His promises. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's shipwreck experience in Acts 27, the message emphasizes that faith is believing God will do exactly as He has said, even in the midst of overwhelming storms and despair.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tb1v1Hb7QDE2926https://my.truevi.com/watch/JN6bP5nEtzQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JN6bP5nEtzQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's glory revealed in grace and truthThis sermon explores the attributes of God, focusing on how His glory is revealed through grace and truth. It emphasizes that Jesus embodies both, offering a deeper understanding of truth beyond surface-level judgments and extending grace to all.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JN6bP5nEtzQ1877https://my.truevi.com/watch/jQaeIJOA6J0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jQaeIJOA6J0/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical meaning of blessing and curseThis video explores the biblical concepts of blessing and curse, tracing their origins from creation through the story of Israel and into the life and work of Jesus. It explains how God's initial blessing of life and flourishing was disrupted by humanity's choices, leading to a curse, and how God's plan to reverse this curse unfolds.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jQaeIJOA6J0364https://my.truevi.com/watch/RutTKSkQXYQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RutTKSkQXYQ/hqdefault.jpgHeaven rules, Jesus is near, and you are dearly lovedNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shares the profound meaning of "Heaven rules" as a source of courage, comfort, and peace in difficult moments. She emphasizes that this truth, coupled with the assurance that Jesus is near and we are dearly loved, provides a worldview and a lens for all of life, especially when facing challenges and uncertainties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RutTKSkQXYQ1644https://my.truevi.com/watch/B1kM3gflw2Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B1kM3gflw2M/hqdefault.jpgBiblical perspective on hypnosis, Acts 8, Genesis 1:3 light, and apologizing for past wrongsThis video addresses four distinct questions: the biblical view on hypnosis, the interpretation of Acts chapter 8 regarding the Holy Spirit, the nature of light in Genesis 1:3, and whether Christians should apologize for all past wrongs. The speaker offers cautious and nuanced answers, emphasizing biblical principles over definitive statements where scripture is not explicit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B1kM3gflw2M5145https://my.truevi.com/watch/s3BjE9nwfOEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/s3BjE9nwfOE/hqdefault.jpgFour concerns for Christians using social mediaThis video explores four key concerns for Christians navigating social media: the challenge of discerning moral authority, the impact of exposure to harmful content, the prevalence of unwholesome communication, and the stewardship of time. It acknowledges social media as a powerful tool for good, but also highlights its potential for sin and temptation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/s3BjE9nwfOE1096https://my.truevi.com/watch/0yC5qMNsaNohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0yC5qMNsaNo/hqdefault.jpgThe Sermon on the Mount: A call to action, not just contemplationThis video discusses the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Jesus's call to action rather than mere learning or contemplation. It explores how Jesus's teachings in Matthew 7:24-29 emphasize building a foundation on his truth and putting principles into practice to make a difference.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0yC5qMNsaNo577https://my.truevi.com/watch/eEgs0sMk6_Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eEgs0sMk6_I/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian perspective on abortion and pro-life issuesThis podcast episode discusses why Christians should be pro-life, addressing questions from Got Questions readers. It covers the legal context of Roe v. Wade, biblical perspectives on the personhood of an unborn child, and the concept of holistic pro-life advocacy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eEgs0sMk6_I1735https://my.truevi.com/watch/LjSpSLgOqgkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LjSpSLgOqgk/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the education debt: Race and inequality in U.S. schoolsThis presentation by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explores the concept of the "education debt" in the context of racial disparities in U.S. schools. She argues that achievement gaps are not merely individual deficits but rather an accumulation of historical, economic, socio-political, and moral factors that disproportionately affect students of color. The discussion encourages a shift from individualistic views of racism to an understanding of systemic and institutional racism, advocating for anti-racist choices and policies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LjSpSLgOqgk3595https://my.truevi.com/watch/xT_LQH3Vfpghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xT_LQH3Vfpg/hqdefault.jpgSurrender is our only path to victoryThis sermon explores the concept of surrender as the path to victory, drawing parallels between Jesus's surrender and resurrection, and the believer's journey. It emphasizes that giving up the pursuit of self-righteousness leads to abundant life through God's grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xT_LQH3Vfpg3541https://my.truevi.com/watch/OhjWFMhoX50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OhjWFMhoX50/hqdefault.jpgBen Dunson discusses American Evangelicalism and the growing divideTom Ascol and Graham Gunden interview Dr. Ben Dunson, executive editor at American Reformer. Dunson shares his perspective on the current state of American Evangelicalism, highlighting key issues that are causing division within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OhjWFMhoX501824https://my.truevi.com/watch/5wgbQIjTIp0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5wgbQIjTIp0/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of patience in Christian faithThis sermon explores the biblical concept of patience, drawing lessons from the farmer, the prophets, and the story of Job. It emphasizes how faith should impact every area of life, including waiting and enduring difficult circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5wgbQIjTIp05251https://my.truevi.com/watch/LDFN0xFHMDchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LDFN0xFHMDc/hqdefault.jpgSurviving cave times: Pour out your concerns to GodThis sermon discusses how to navigate difficult periods in life, referred to as "cave times," drawing lessons from David's experiences. It emphasizes the importance of being honest with God about anger, frustration, and confusion, and recognizing that God remains in control even when circumstances are beyond personal control.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LDFN0xFHMDc4534https://my.truevi.com/watch/B82w_hipdXshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B82w_hipdXs/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian Atheist: A journey from atheism to faith and the problem of transcendenceDr. John Wise, host of The Christian Atheist podcast, shares his testimony of moving from atheism to faith. He discusses how the destruction of transcendence in Western thought, particularly through Hegelian philosophy, has impacted academic institutions, culture, and even the church, leading to a rejection of objective truth and boundaries.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B82w_hipdXs1605https://my.truevi.com/watch/a6crcx-_rMshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a6crcx-_rMs/hqdefault.jpgThe dramatic reversal of Esther and the promise of God's ultimate reversalThis episode concludes a study of the book of Esther, highlighting the dramatic reversal of fortune for the Jewish people. The discussion emphasizes that God is the true hero of the story, working through circumstances to bring about his plan. The hosts connect Esther's story to the ultimate dramatic reversal promised in Revelation 21, where all bad things will come to an end.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a6crcx-_rMs1627https://my.truevi.com/watch/XnBjQTCeGnYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XnBjQTCeGnY/hqdefault.jpgSo Will I: A worship song about God's creation and redemptionThis worship song celebrates God's power as the Creator of the universe, from the stars to the galaxies. It also reflects on God's redemptive love, highlighting His pursuit of humanity despite failures and His ultimate sacrifice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XnBjQTCeGnY410https://my.truevi.com/watch/9jfZ4VgEb0Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9jfZ4VgEb0U/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom, power, and glory foreverThis message explores the profound meaning of the Lord's Prayer, specifically focusing on the closing phrase, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever." It delves into the nature of God's kingship, the dynamic power He shares, and the inherent glory that draws people to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9jfZ4VgEb0U2200https://my.truevi.com/watch/cH60faCDOtkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cH60faCDOtk/hqdefault.jpgPalm Sunday worship service: The freedom of God's loveThis Palm Sunday worship service includes scripture readings from Isaiah 50 and Luke 19, a children's message about the meaning of "Hosanna," and a sermon reflecting on the joyful and risky assertion of freedom by those who follow Jesus. The service concludes with prayers and announcements for Holy Week.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cH60faCDOtk4096https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tmc3izlr0Gohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tmc3izlr0Go/hqdefault.jpgWhy we work: God's design for work and relationshipsThis sermon explores the purpose behind work, examining why God designed us to work and its role in His economy. It delves into scripture to reveal how work allows us to share with those in need and how God's generosity is expressed through our labor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tmc3izlr0Go6367https://my.truevi.com/watch/gNLRVtComKghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gNLRVtComKg/hqdefault.jpgReflecting on the 'holy hush' at TrueWoman 25Dannah Gresh and Mary Kassian reflect on the recent TrueWoman 25 conference, highlighting a profound sense of God's presence and a 'holy hush' that permeated the event. They discuss the impact of Mary's message on King Josiah and the rediscovery of God's Word, leading to conviction, courage, and spiritual renewal.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gNLRVtComKg569https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ajreorzlm_Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ajreorzlm_A/hqdefault.jpgMoe Cormier on the joys and challenges of rural church ministryMoe Cormier, a Gordon-Conwell MDiv graduate, shares his experiences as a pastor in a rural church. He discusses the diverse congregation and how his seminary education equipped him to connect biblical truths with their varied life experiences. Cormier also highlights the process of church revitalization and the unique rewards of serving in a rural setting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ajreorzlm_A311https://my.truevi.com/watch/PBJIg5yCo7ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PBJIg5yCo7g/hqdefault.jpgThe quiet rescue: How to support women and babies in the pro-life movementThis episode discusses the importance of supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies through practical, compassionate action, drawing inspiration from the biblical figures of Shiprah and Puah. It emphasizes a 'quiet rescue' approach, focusing on tangible help and grace rather than just political or argumentative stances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PBJIg5yCo7g3140https://my.truevi.com/watch/r0lOh7wLF3Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r0lOh7wLF3Q/hqdefault.jpgSeven characteristics of lasting lovePastor Brad Stahl discusses seven characteristics that contribute to a lasting relationship, drawing from biblical principles and research. He emphasizes the importance of friendship, fun, and a Christ-centered home as foundational elements for enduring love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r0lOh7wLF3Q2345https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jjl0yFlkafIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jjl0yFlkafI/hqdefault.jpgR. Kent Hughes on priorities and pitfalls of Christian ministryDr. R. Kent Hughes shares insights from 50 years of ministry experience, including 27 years at College Church Wheaton. He discusses the importance of a biblical definition of success, handling criticism, and establishing priorities in ministry, such as personal piety, family relationships, and the preaching of God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jjl0yFlkafI4984https://my.truevi.com/watch/VBOjirvohakhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VBOjirvohak/hqdefault.jpgRuth: Work as worshipNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and guests discuss Ruth's diligent work ethic and how her actions exemplify a spirit of worship and commitment. They explore how Ruth's willingness to glean in the fields, despite her difficult circumstances, demonstrates humility and a trust in God's provision.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VBOjirvohak1490https://my.truevi.com/watch/1rO6XiHPS2chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1rO6XiHPS2c/hqdefault.jpgThe resurrection of Jesus and new birthThis Easter message explores the profound impact of Jesus' resurrection, highlighting how it offers a new birth and a living hope. It emphasizes that being "in Christ" leads to a transformed life, free from condemnation, and calls for a commitment to honor God with our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1rO6XiHPS2c3200https://my.truevi.com/watch/KE2n-SLYCKEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KE2n-SLYCKE/hqdefault.jpgThe power of truth in overcoming liesThis episode explores how believing lies can derail lives, drawing parallels from the biblical account of Eve's deception. It emphasizes that truth, embodied by Christ, provides a foundation for living and sets individuals free from the bondage of deception.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KE2n-SLYCKE1562https://my.truevi.com/watch/0pbftsKUHhMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0pbftsKUHhM/hqdefault.jpgApplying investigative principles to Bible studyA cold-case homicide detective shares six 'D' principles—devoted, deliberate, disciplined, dedicated, dubious, and detailed—derived from his investigative experience to help Christians approach scripture with an investigative mindset. He also recommends specific tools and a four-part strategy for a more effective and in-depth study of the Bible.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0pbftsKUHhM1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/7swV9r4joiAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7swV9r4joiA/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 112: An invitation to blessing, not an impossible expectationThis devotional reflects on Psalm 112, exploring the blessings promised to those who delight in the Lord. It encourages listeners to view the passage as an invitation to a beautiful vision rather than an overwhelming list of impossible expectations. The session concludes with a prayer for God's light to overcome darkness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7swV9r4joiA777https://my.truevi.com/watch/25VeKGvBbRohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/25VeKGvBbRo/hqdefault.jpgBuilding on the foundation of ChristThis message explores 1 Corinthians 3:5-23, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the sole foundation for Christian life. It highlights the importance of building a life of service upon this foundation, recognizing that all spiritual fruit comes from God, not human effort. The teaching also addresses the dangers of exalting human instruments over God and the necessity of celebrating diversity in ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/25VeKGvBbRo3330https://my.truevi.com/watch/xqajl7obenkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xqajl7obenk/hqdefault.jpgJesus came as a child but reigns as a kingThis sermon explores the dual nature of Jesus's coming, from a humble birth to his eternal reign as king. Drawing from Isaiah 11, it highlights four distinctive aspects of King Jesus's rule, emphasizing his authority through obedience, his use of power for the vulnerable, the peace his power brings, and the total scope of his reign.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xqajl7obenk3507https://my.truevi.com/watch/WdiebLiKn9whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WdiebLiKn9w/hqdefault.jpgGod's Christmas wishThis message challenges the common perception of Christmas wishes, shifting focus from personal desires to God's ultimate wish. It encourages listeners to consider what God desires for humanity during the Christmas season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WdiebLiKn9w844https://my.truevi.com/watch/Pv1nD8QCg8shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pv1nD8QCg8s/hqdefault.jpgDeconstructionism as a postmodern process of rethinking faithTim Barnett defines deconstruction as a postmodern process of rethinking faith without requiring scripture as a standard. He explains that this process is not neutral and often leads to progressive Christianity, other faiths, or atheism. Barnett also discusses the challenges of engaging with individuals undergoing deconstruction, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique reasons and questions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pv1nD8QCg8s3186https://my.truevi.com/watch/Xl-hCqlbd3Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xl-hCqlbd3I/hqdefault.jpgThe extreme temple makeover: Welcome home, be whole, be holyThis message explores the concept of an "extreme temple makeover" as described in the Gospels and Ephesians, moving from a physical temple to individual believers as temples of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that God calls us to be welcoming, whole through Christ's sacrifice, and holy by being set apart for His use.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xl-hCqlbd3I2948https://my.truevi.com/watch/v5eHrPNjHRUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/v5eHrPNjHRU/hqdefault.jpgSix ways to delight in the Word of GodThis sermon explores six practical ideas from Psalm 1 on how to delight in God's Word. It encourages listeners to silence competing voices, magnify God's voice, and destroy the division between the sacred and the secular in their daily lives. The message emphasizes expecting and identifying God's nourishment, establishing a posture of endurance, and celebrating His goodness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/v5eHrPNjHRU1876https://my.truevi.com/watch/E12P7Sg-f_Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E12P7Sg-f_I/hqdefault.jpgPracticing the prayer of ExamenThis devotional guides listeners through the Ignatian prayer of Examen, inviting them to reflect on God's presence in their past week. It encourages gratitude for moments of consolation and offers opportunities for repentance and reconciliation. The practice helps individuals become more aware of God's presence in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E12P7Sg-f_I615https://my.truevi.com/watch/B2PEgRfdlTEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B2PEgRfdlTE/hqdefault.jpgSeven arguments for God's existenceWilliam Lane Craig presents seven arguments for God's existence, including the contingency argument, the Kalam cosmological argument, and the moral argument. He explains how these arguments can provide intellectual permission for belief and serve as a means for the Holy Spirit to draw people to faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B2PEgRfdlTE3516https://my.truevi.com/watch/AXZdkOvk5rUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AXZdkOvk5rU/hqdefault.jpgThe wise use of speech for healthy influenceThis message explores how to use speech to positively impact others, drawing from Proverbs to highlight the importance of self-control, speaking knowledgeably, and delivering words with aptness and righteousness. It emphasizes that wise speech brings health to the hearer's heart, mind, soul, and spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AXZdkOvk5rU3287https://my.truevi.com/watch/5Ov7w5g57Hohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Ov7w5g57Ho/hqdefault.jpgFaithful obedience: The church's responsibilityThis sermon explores the concept of faithful obedience as the church's primary responsibility, drawing parallels with Joshua's commissioning and the battle of Jericho. It distinguishes between input (our obedience) and output (God's results), emphasizing that God is responsible for the outcome.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Ov7w5g57Ho4858https://my.truevi.com/watch/AyxOQ5T9rmwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AyxOQ5T9rmw/hqdefault.jpgA resiliency anointing: Five mindsets from Joseph's lifeThis sermon explores the concept of a "resiliency anointing" through the biblical narrative of Joseph. It highlights five key mindsets from Joseph's life that enabled him to not only survive but thrive through adversity. The message encourages listeners to adopt these mindsets to navigate their own challenges and experience God's strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AyxOQ5T9rmw2453https://my.truevi.com/watch/bJxccrO0C9chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bJxccrO0C9c/hqdefault.jpgThe power of words in building a beloved communityThis message explores the significance of words in shaping our lives and communities, drawing insights from the book of James. It emphasizes how God's word, our words to God, and our words to each other contribute to building a beloved community. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and scriptural wisdom to illustrate the transformative power of speech.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bJxccrO0C9c5206https://my.truevi.com/watch/gP6tmnOPbIwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gP6tmnOPbIw/hqdefault.jpgHabakkuk's complaint: How long, O Lord?This sermon explores Habakkuk's initial complaint to God regarding the prevalence of injustice and violence within Judah. It examines the prophet's questions of "how long" and "why" in the face of societal decay and God's seeming inaction, drawing parallels to contemporary experiences of injustice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gP6tmnOPbIw2593https://my.truevi.com/watch/3IhP-Oq_BiUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3IhP-Oq_BiU/hqdefault.jpgMicah 6:8: Acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with GodPastor Annie Neufeld discusses Dr. Kara Powell's teaching on Micah 6:6-8, focusing on God's call for a new way of life beyond sacrifices. The message emphasizes the core value of being a reconciling community by pursuing God's justice, mercy, and compassion. It explores what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, and encourages imagining the transformative impact of living out these principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3IhP-Oq_BiU314https://my.truevi.com/watch/U_vXoBTsC2whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U_vXoBTsC2w/hqdefault.jpgThe human mind, affections, and will of Jesus in GethsemaneThis sermon explores the human experience of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, focusing on his human mind, affections, and will. It considers how Jesus, as fully human, grappled with the impending suffering and the will of God, demonstrating his dependence and wrestling with his human desires.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U_vXoBTsC2w3086https://my.truevi.com/watch/UG8ZXK95OZchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UG8ZXK95OZc/hqdefault.jpgThe word of the Lord in 1 Kings 13This sermon explores 1 Kings 13, focusing on the repeated phrase "the word of the Lord." It examines the story of Jeroboam's self-created religion and the man of God sent to confront him, highlighting themes of obedience and the consequences of disobedience to God's direct commands.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UG8ZXK95OZc5521https://my.truevi.com/watch/oRTyKnIvmiohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oRTyKnIvmio/hqdefault.jpgJonathan Edwards' typology: Reading scripture and the worldTypology is a biblical concept where elements of the Old Testament prefigure Christ and the New Testament. Jonathan Edwards extended this practice to natural revelation and historical events. This discussion explores how Edwards' approach to typology, rooted in deep scriptural understanding, provides a framework for interpreting both the Bible and the world around us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oRTyKnIvmio779https://my.truevi.com/watch/CV4DWdbHAFohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CV4DWdbHAFo/hqdefault.jpgLenten examine: Confession, repentance, and God as sustainerThis Lenten examine guides Christians through self-reflection, focusing on confession, repentance, and recognizing God's presence. It encourages quietness to recall the past week, considering moments of consolation and desolation, and reflecting on God as our sustainer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CV4DWdbHAFo868https://my.truevi.com/watch/dDqc0GohWrghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dDqc0GohWrg/hqdefault.jpgThe other donkey: God's word in unexpected mouthsThis sermon explores the biblical account of Balaam and his talking donkey from Numbers 22, highlighting how God can use seemingly unqualified individuals to deliver His message. It emphasizes that the power lies in God's word, not the messenger's perceived credibility, offering encouragement for believers to share their faith despite personal weaknesses.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDqc0GohWrg2653https://my.truevi.com/watch/mkkGUgFeG0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mkkGUgFeG0g/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian theism worldviewThis video defines a worldview as a grid through which we understand reality and a set of assumptions we bring to the table. It then explores how Christian theism answers fundamental questions about prime reality, the nature of external reality, what it means to be human, the problem with the world, and what happens after death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mkkGUgFeG0g864https://my.truevi.com/watch/-5q-uf_Mo14https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-5q-uf_Mo14/hqdefault.jpgSpiritual restoration requires relationships and humilityThis sermon explores Galatians 6:1-5, emphasizing that spiritual restoration within the church community necessitates both relational support and personal humility. It highlights the communal nature of faith and the importance of bearing one another's burdens, drawing parallels to Christ's ultimate act of humility.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-5q-uf_Mo142083https://my.truevi.com/watch/rt8kA6BCYpAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rt8kA6BCYpA/hqdefault.jpgLiving in anticipation of Jesus's return: The rapture of the churchThis message explores the biblical teaching on the rapture of the church, a key event in end-times prophecy. It addresses common misconceptions and provides a foundational understanding of God's plan for removing believers from the earth before the tribulation period. The discussion emphasizes the importance of living in readiness for Christ's return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rt8kA6BCYpA6420https://my.truevi.com/watch/EuiKK5-m110https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EuiKK5-m110/hqdefault.jpgThe Queen of Sheba's visit to King SolomonThis devotional for September 19th recounts the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon, highlighting her overwhelming impression of his wisdom, wealth, and the well-ordered society built on God's instructions. It encourages listeners to consider the connection between happiness and prioritizing God in their lives. The reading is from First Kings chapter 10.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuiKK5-m110897https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fe_mbW3-4MAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fe_mbW3-4MA/hqdefault.jpgPuritan doctrine of saving grace: Assurance of salvationThis message continues a review of the Puritan doctrine of saving grace, focusing on assurance of salvation. The speaker discusses the Westminster Confession and Catechism's teaching on assurance, the pastoral approach to those lacking assurance, and the concept of the practical syllogism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fe_mbW3-4MA3491https://my.truevi.com/watch/zs8eqrf8Huwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zs8eqrf8Huw/hqdefault.jpgDiscovering your purpose: Spiritual gifts for the common goodThis message explores the concept of spiritual gifts as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12, emphasizing that every believer is empowered by the Holy Spirit with unique gifts. These gifts are not for personal gain but are intended for the common good and to build up the church in unity. The message highlights that God is the source of all gifts and that the church functions as a body where each member's contribution is indispensable.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zs8eqrf8Huw4461https://my.truevi.com/watch/RJiuERUciLkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RJiuERUciLk/hqdefault.jpgFearing God's awesome greatness and abundant goodnessThis sermon explores the dual nature of fearing God as presented in Psalm 33. It delves into trembling before God's awesome greatness as the Creator and Governor of all, and trusting in His abundant goodness as He watches over and cares for His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RJiuERUciLk2535https://my.truevi.com/watch/643qQYi_uR4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/643qQYi_uR4/hqdefault.jpgGod's design for fruitfulness in creationThis message explores the biblical concept of fruitfulness, beginning with God's design for all creation to be fruitful and multiply. It examines how this principle is introduced in Genesis and applies to plants, animals, and human beings, emphasizing that fruitfulness is a result of God's blessing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/643qQYi_uR41813https://my.truevi.com/watch/JvzjCwYRerEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JvzjCwYRerE/hqdefault.jpgPracticing dependence, obedience, and missionTravis Cunningham shares his hopes for The Village Church, focusing on three practices: dependence on God and one another, obedience to God's commands, and engaging in mission through hospitality. He emphasizes that these practices are about progress, not perfection, and are essential for spiritual growth and outward witness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JvzjCwYRerE2170https://my.truevi.com/watch/dqayRbmRo0Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dqayRbmRo0E/hqdefault.jpgThe five wins of evangelistic relationshipsThis lesson transitions from principles to practicals in evangelism, focusing on the importance of relationships. It introduces five key 'wins' for building evangelistic relationships: winning their smile, trust, curiosity, time, and involvement. The speaker emphasizes that while these are practical steps, ultimately, God is the one who changes hearts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dqayRbmRo0E2026https://my.truevi.com/watch/cBbnSYEcpaohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cBbnSYEcpao/hqdefault.jpgThe Magi's passionate pursuit of ChristThis sermon explores the Magi's journey to find Jesus, highlighting their unwavering dedication despite challenges. It contrasts their passionate pursuit with King Herod's defensive jealousy and the religious leaders' apathetic indifference, encouraging listeners to choose worship in difficult moments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cBbnSYEcpao4564https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZTaRS_6pduMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZTaRS_6pduM/hqdefault.jpgFive qualities of giving that please GodThis sermon explores five qualities of giving that are pleasing to God, drawing insights from Philippians 4:14-18. It emphasizes that giving should be kind, unique, continual, fruitful, and worshipful, leading to freedom and joy for the giver.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZTaRS_6pduM2141https://my.truevi.com/watch/aJnXg3D8YE8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aJnXg3D8YE8/hqdefault.jpgWorship service for the eighth Sunday after PentecostThis worship service for the eighth Sunday after Pentecost includes scripture readings from Jeremiah, Psalm 23, Ephesians, and Mark. The sermon discusses Jesus' compassion for the crowds and the breaking down of hostility between people through Christ. The service also features prayers for the church, the world, and the upcoming sanctuary repairs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJnXg3D8YE84600https://my.truevi.com/watch/2yxvwhGcYe0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2yxvwhGcYe0/hqdefault.jpgThe battle is not yours, but God'sThis message encourages listeners to surrender their battles to God, emphasizing that He is the ultimate champion. It highlights the importance of showing up to face challenges and then surrendering them to God, who fights on behalf of His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2yxvwhGcYe05809https://my.truevi.com/watch/dXDYcF-C1PYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dXDYcF-C1PY/hqdefault.jpgBaptists as heirs of the ReformationDr. Tom Nettles discusses the historical connection between Baptists and the Reformation, emphasizing how key Reformation doctrines like justification by faith and Sola Scriptura influenced Baptist identity. He explains how Baptists are indebted to the theological ideas of the Reformation for their understanding of a regenerate church membership and liberty of conscience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dXDYcF-C1PY2865https://my.truevi.com/watch/33D0rwGuC9Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/33D0rwGuC9Y/hqdefault.jpgSurrendering to God's plan for peaceThis sermon explores how surrendering various aspects of our lives to God, such as control, worry, impatience, and hurt, can lead to profound peace. Drawing insights from John the Baptist's example, the message emphasizes that true peace comes from prioritizing Jesus and allowing Him to be greater in our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/33D0rwGuC9Y4438https://my.truevi.com/watch/5H4Of2ZNHP0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5H4Of2ZNHP0/hqdefault.jpgJordan Peterson's mistake on the definition of marriageThis video critiques Jordan Peterson's stance on marriage, arguing that he compromises the definition of marriage despite his firm defense of other definitions. The speaker asserts that marriage has a clear definition that same-sex relationships do not meet, and that abandoning this definition leads to societal destabilization.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5H4Of2ZNHP0947https://my.truevi.com/watch/SA8M7b0JBA8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SA8M7b0JBA8/hqdefault.jpgNew Hope Oahu's 30th anniversary celebrationThis video captures New Hope Oahu's 30th anniversary celebration, featuring worship, testimonies, and reflections on the church's journey. Speakers honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future, emphasizing God's faithfulness throughout the years.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SA8M7b0JBA86502https://my.truevi.com/watch/h5uE1we15Swhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/h5uE1we15Sw/hqdefault.jpgEating and drinking Jesus's flesh and bloodJesus's statement about eating his flesh and drinking his blood is not to be taken literally, but figuratively. It is a metaphorical expression for personally receiving Jesus and believing in him for eternal life. This act of belief is indispensable and individually necessary for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h5uE1we15Sw2563https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yrk9NG8ZMFEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yrk9NG8ZMFE/hqdefault.jpgJesus's meticulous plan for the Passover meal in Mark 14:12-26This study explores the passage in Mark 14:12-26, focusing on Jesus's deliberate and detailed planning for the Passover meal. It examines how Jesus intentionally kept the location secret from his disciples to ensure the meal's completion before his betrayal, highlighting the significance of this event in God's plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yrk9NG8ZMFE5225https://my.truevi.com/watch/eXnFfUCu6nQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eXnFfUCu6nQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Day of the Lord: Understanding God's judgments and the final comingThis sermon explores the biblical concept of "the Day of the Lord," distinguishing between historical judgments and the final coming of Christ. It emphasizes the urgency for believers to live in moral alertness and spiritual preparedness, armed with faith, love, and the hope of salvation, as they navigate a world awaiting various divine interventions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eXnFfUCu6nQ3024https://my.truevi.com/watch/7_D9b8_-WvEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7_D9b8_-WvE/hqdefault.jpgThe approaching and approachable KingThis sermon explores the account of Jesus healing a demon-possessed boy, highlighting Jesus's initiative in approaching humanity and his accessibility to those in need. It contrasts Jesus's power and approachability with the disciples' initial failure and the reality of spiritual warfare.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7_D9b8_-WvE2491https://my.truevi.com/watch/XsGN_fcT84chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XsGN_fcT84c/hqdefault.jpgLuke's orderly account for TheophilusThis sermon introduces Luke's gospel, highlighting his meticulous research and orderly presentation of eyewitness accounts for Theophilus. The aim is to provide certainty about the Christian claims, addressing potential textual, rational, and moral objections.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XsGN_fcT84c2043https://my.truevi.com/watch/XBugtbBM8AUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XBugtbBM8AU/hqdefault.jpgThe fine-tuning of the universe and the odds of a royal flushThis video explores the concept of the universe's fine-tuning by comparing the precision of universal constants to the improbable odds of being dealt multiple royal flushes in a row. It uses vivid analogies to illustrate the extreme unlikelihood of these constants arising by chance, suggesting an intelligent design.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XBugtbBM8AU523https://my.truevi.com/watch/a5X6bp-3SEshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a5X6bp-3SEs/hqdefault.jpgJesus, the magnificent Kinsmen RedeemerThis sermon explores the Old Testament law of the Kinsmen Redeemer, highlighting its four requirements. It then demonstrates how Jesus fulfills each of these requirements through his incarnation, sinless life, and willingness to pay the price for humanity's redemption, ultimately becoming the magnificent Kinsmen Redeemer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a5X6bp-3SEs4608https://my.truevi.com/watch/bsXkHXK9O6ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bsXkHXK9O6o/hqdefault.jpgA critical assessment of the Calvinist view of divine providenceThis video presents five criticisms of the Calvinist view of divine providence. The discussion covers how universal divine causal determinism relates to scriptural interpretation, rational affirmation, God's authorship of sin, human responsibility and agency, and the nature of reality.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bsXkHXK9O6o2717https://my.truevi.com/watch/1E2vM-33TfAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1E2vM-33TfA/hqdefault.jpgLiving a beautiful life unto JesusDr. Brian Chan explores the story of the unnamed woman who anointed Jesus with costly perfume, highlighting three reasons Jesus found her action beautiful. He challenges listeners to embody the gospel through their actions, align with God's timing, and offer complete surrender to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1E2vM-33TfA1363https://my.truevi.com/watch/VJoKG0Ux80shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VJoKG0Ux80s/hqdefault.jpgCompassion moves us to be a neighborThis reflection explores the parable of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing that true compassion arises when we imagine ourselves in the position of those in need. It challenges preconceived notions of who our neighbor is, highlighting that Christ's example calls us to extend care even to those we might consider enemies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VJoKG0Ux80s782https://my.truevi.com/watch/o1J-2kmw7VAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/o1J-2kmw7VA/hqdefault.jpgGod's grace to Jacob on the run in Genesis 28This sermon explores God's unexpected grace to Jacob, a schemer on the run, as depicted in Genesis 28. It highlights how God meets Jacob in his vulnerability, reiterating covenant promises and demonstrating that His reach and grace are always present, even when least deserved.https://www.youtube.com/embed/o1J-2kmw7VA2147https://my.truevi.com/watch/2fczJs50bzwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2fczJs50bzw/hqdefault.jpgIs anything too hard for the Lord?This devotional reflects on the Genesis 18 account of Abraham and Sarah, focusing on Sarah's laughter and doubt when told she would have a son in her old age. It prompts listeners to consider their own doubts and impossible situations in light of God's power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2fczJs50bzw957https://my.truevi.com/watch/fDwC6tiFgPwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fDwC6tiFgPw/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve worship: God comes to bridge the greatest chasmPastor Diane Lofman leads a Christmas Eve worship service, reflecting on the meaning of the Incarnation. The sermon emphasizes that God comes to bridge the greatest chasm, entering the world beyond human ideas of rightness and wrongness. The service includes scripture readings from Isaiah and Luke, prayers, and communion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fDwC6tiFgPw5023https://my.truevi.com/watch/OIId628HA4Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OIId628HA4I/hqdefault.jpgOpen-air evangelism at UC Berkeley and Halloween outreachThis episode discusses upcoming evangelism efforts at UC Berkeley, including a permit to preach and film, and the tragic suicides that have occurred there. It also covers the practice of using Halloween as an evangelistic opportunity by distributing tracts and candy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OIId628HA4I1665https://my.truevi.com/watch/xx2bJM2HlbAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xx2bJM2HlbA/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of true friendshipThis sermon explores the value of authentic, lifelong friendships, drawing parallels between the biblical account of David and Jonathan and contemporary experiences. It emphasizes that true friends choose collaboration over competition and sacrifice over superficiality, highlighting the intentional effort required to cultivate such relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xx2bJM2HlbA3343https://my.truevi.com/watch/L62ztLjUhvchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/L62ztLjUhvc/hqdefault.jpgBeing washed clean from the stain of sinThis session explores the nature of sin, describing it as terminal and highly contagious, akin to a pandemic. It emphasizes that God has provided a way to be freed from sin's power and consequences through redemption, sanctification, and justification.https://www.youtube.com/embed/L62ztLjUhvc3928https://my.truevi.com/watch/VnJlFieTrPEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VnJlFieTrPE/hqdefault.jpgDallas Theological Seminary: 100 years of equipping leaders for ministryThis video celebrates 100 years of Dallas Theological Seminary, highlighting its founding in 1924 by Lewis Sperry Chafer and others with a vision for scripture-focused study. It showcases the global impact of DTS alumni, from early graduates to contemporary leaders, across various ministries and countries.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VnJlFieTrPE493https://my.truevi.com/watch/MNcdH2O1b2khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MNcdH2O1b2k/hqdefault.jpgThe love connection: Four aspects of agape loveThis message explores four aspects of agape love as defined in 1 Corinthians 13:1-8. It examines the superiority of love, what love is not, what love does, and how love endures. The speaker emphasizes that agape love is God's love, given without expectation of return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MNcdH2O1b2k3168https://my.truevi.com/watch/Co_UVdl-1CIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Co_UVdl-1CI/hqdefault.jpgBuilding life on a solid foundationPastor Greg Laurie teaches that storms are an inevitable part of life, but building one's life on Jesus Christ provides a strong foundation to weather these challenges. He emphasizes that character is revealed in crisis and encourages listeners to put their faith in God to be sustained through difficulties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Co_UVdl-1CI1662https://my.truevi.com/watch/SEIUVUdhZPkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SEIUVUdhZPk/hqdefault.jpgNo one can condemn us or separate us from God's loveThis sermon explores Romans 8:33-39, focusing on the five reasons why no one can successfully condemn Christians before God. It also addresses the question of what can separate believers from God's love, emphasizing that nothing can, as God's love for us is steadfast.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SEIUVUdhZPk3385https://my.truevi.com/watch/IXACAU8-enQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IXACAU8-enQ/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding Old Testament laws and common arguments against ChristianityThis program addresses common arguments against Christianity, such as Old Testament laws regarding clothing, food, and haircuts. It explains that many of these were ceremonial laws specific to the Hebrew nation and not applicable to Christians today. The discussion also covers how to respond to accusations of hate and the importance of sharing the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IXACAU8-enQ1754https://my.truevi.com/watch/pq9JB4Z-nPAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pq9JB4Z-nPA/hqdefault.jpgGod's incomparability and control over all thingsThis sermon explores Isaiah's declaration of God's unique nature, contrasting Him with idols and human rulers. It emphasizes God's sovereignty over all creation, including both pleasant and difficult circumstances, offering comfort and security to His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pq9JB4Z-nPA3029https://my.truevi.com/watch/1Wq0YqfqnLIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1Wq0YqfqnLI/hqdefault.jpgBeing with God through prayerThis message explores the profound truth that prayer is not just about God hearing or answering us, but about the unique opportunity to simply be with God. It emphasizes that while God is always with believers, prayer offers a special way to engage with Him, drawing a parallel to quality time in human relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Wq0YqfqnLI310https://my.truevi.com/watch/-G48szJdfq8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-G48szJdfq8/hqdefault.jpgWho am I: From sinner to saintThis sermon explores the question of identity, contrasting how humanity often defines itself with God's intended identity for His creation. It delves into the fall of mankind and the resulting curses, explaining how these have shaped our self-perception. The message emphasizes that through Christ, believers are no longer sinners but saints, called and set apart by God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-G48szJdfq82802https://my.truevi.com/watch/ja74lPlvbb0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ja74lPlvbb0/hqdefault.jpgFollowing God's example in speech and actionThis devotional reflects on Ephesians 4, encouraging listeners to consider their speech and actions. It emphasizes building others up, avoiding unwholesome talk, and demonstrating kindness, compassion, and forgiveness as dearly loved children of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ja74lPlvbb0907https://my.truevi.com/watch/pSY_H8Fo0KMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pSY_H8Fo0KM/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort discusses the 40th anniversary of Roe v. WadeRay Comfort and his co-host discuss the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, reacting to a pro-abortion video and sharing statistics on abortion in the US. They emphasize the importance of the gospel and tools like 180mov.com for the pro-life movement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pSY_H8Fo0KM1718https://my.truevi.com/watch/5KNrdmP4SF0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5KNrdmP4SF0/hqdefault.jpgThe cost of obedience: Learning from SamuelThis message explores the concept of biblical obedience, particularly focusing on the cost associated with it. Drawing lessons from the life of Samuel, the speaker highlights how obedience often precedes clarity and may require speaking truth to those we love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5KNrdmP4SF07212https://my.truevi.com/watch/D94MF-LZ554https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D94MF-LZ554/hqdefault.jpgCaleb's wholehearted faith and spiritual longevityPastor Greg Laurie examines the life of Caleb from Joshua 14, highlighting his unwavering commitment to God. Caleb's example demonstrates the secret to spiritual longevity and finishing life's race with joy, even in old age. This message encourages believers to wholeheartedly follow the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D94MF-LZ5541501https://my.truevi.com/watch/ES7CJxz9lQYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ES7CJxz9lQY/hqdefault.jpgIran's historical identity and its prophetic role in attacking IsraelThis video explores the historical identity of Iran, formerly known as Persia, and its connection to biblical prophecy. It highlights Iran's recent actions against Israel and its predicted role as one of five nations that will attack Israel in the last days, according to Ezekiel 38:5.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ES7CJxz9lQY549https://my.truevi.com/watch/92QqWPcq8z0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/92QqWPcq8z0/hqdefault.jpgDr. Peter Williams discusses evidence for the trustworthiness of the GospelsDr. Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House Cambridge, joins Mike Winger to present his case for the trustworthiness of the Gospels. He explains how various details, such as geographical knowledge, naming conventions, and botanical references, provide evidence for their reliability. Williams argues that a simple hypothesis of reliable reporting best explains the data found in the Gospels.https://www.youtube.com/embed/92QqWPcq8z03460https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gkc4t9n8uHAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gkc4t9n8uHA/hqdefault.jpgThe new and the no in Revelation 21This sermon explores Revelation 21:1-8, focusing on what will be new and what will no longer exist in the new heavens and new earth. It highlights the absence of sea, suffering, and sin, and the presence of God and his people, fulfilling covenant promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gkc4t9n8uHA2510https://my.truevi.com/watch/af_fQA3er6Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/af_fQA3er6M/hqdefault.jpgThe church's drift toward hypocrisyThis sermon explores the pervasive issue of hypocrisy within the church, using the biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5 as a foundational example. It delves into how forgetting the gospel's truth about our identity as sinners in process, and a failure to engage in authentic community, contribute to this drift. The message emphasizes the importance of honesty, confession, and genuine relationships to combat hypocrisy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/af_fQA3er6M2991https://my.truevi.com/watch/kKUU0i0a37ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kKUU0i0a37g/hqdefault.jpgA man questions his faith and confronts his sinA man who once believed but now questions the Bible is confronted with his sin and the consequences of his actions. He grapples with the reality of judgment day and the need for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kKUU0i0a37g479https://my.truevi.com/watch/o9PHxA-Y0D4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o9PHxA-Y0D4/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel's message of hope for sexual brokennessNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth shares that the gospel offers hope for those broken by sexual sin, whether through personal actions or being sinned against. It provides freedom from guilt and shame, and the power to pursue holiness and find satisfaction in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/o9PHxA-Y0D41741https://my.truevi.com/watch/FkJoUHmKfpghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FkJoUHmKfpg/hqdefault.jpgCritique of John Walton's functional creation interpretation: Part 8This video continues a discussion of John Walton's functional interpretation of Genesis chapter 1. The speaker argues that Walton's view, which claims Genesis 1 describes only functional creation and not material creation, is implausible and contradicts the prima facie reading of the text. The discussion examines Walton's claims about ancient Near Eastern cosmology and the meaning of the Hebrew word 'bara'.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FkJoUHmKfpg2416https://my.truevi.com/watch/A1Ay-waTQRshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1Ay-waTQRs/hqdefault.jpgAmos 3: God's judgment on Israel's disobedienceThis sermon explores Amos chapter 3, focusing on God's judgment against the northern kingdom of Israel due to their disobedience and lack of fear of God. It highlights the principle that with privilege comes greater responsibility, drawing parallels to contemporary nations and individuals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1Ay-waTQRs5622https://my.truevi.com/watch/YyFpuubsIPQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YyFpuubsIPQ/hqdefault.jpgMental health and human dignity in the churchThis episode explores the intersection of mental health and human dignity, emphasizing that all individuals possess inherent value as image-bearers of God. It discusses how sin impacts mental health and how the gospel offers restoration for the entire human experience. The conversation also addresses the church's role in supporting those with mental health challenges and the importance of holistic ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YyFpuubsIPQ1327https://my.truevi.com/watch/N_4mXtHAhyIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N_4mXtHAhyI/hqdefault.jpgThe missionary drive at the heart of being a Southern BaptistThis message emphasizes that the missionary drive, defined by the Apostle Paul in Romans to bring about the obedience of faith among the nations, is central to the identity of Southern Baptists. It highlights the importance of taking the gospel to those who have not heard, so they may understand and glorify God the Father.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N_4mXtHAhyI1542https://my.truevi.com/watch/he7fjU13yBUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/he7fjU13yBU/hqdefault.jpgLoving all people in the church as a pastorThis video emphasizes that a pastor's primary goal should be to love all members of their congregation, including those who are difficult or challenging. It highlights that love is an intentional choice and an action, not merely a feeling, and that this Christ-like love is essential for effective ministry and church transformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/he7fjU13yBU754https://my.truevi.com/watch/lZr27MSAW_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lZr27MSAW_o/hqdefault.jpgThe doctrine of exquisite preciousness and adoptionEric and Leslie Ludy discuss how a personal loss and a theatrical production deepened their understanding of the preciousness of every life. They share how this realization impacted their journey of adopting four children and the unique challenges and profound blessings experienced through it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lZr27MSAW_o1357https://my.truevi.com/watch/ehQ0yWVeM6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ehQ0yWVeM6Y/hqdefault.jpgChristianity is not oppressive of minorities, women, and othersThis message addresses the question of whether Christianity is oppressive, particularly towards minorities and women. It argues that authentic Christianity, as exemplified by Jesus and the early church, elevates the status of women and values all people regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic status. The speaker contrasts the abuses committed by some claiming to be Christians with the inclusive and loving nature of true Christian faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehQ0yWVeM6Y3639https://my.truevi.com/watch/ll-v1WK57gohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ll-v1WK57go/hqdefault.jpgThe victorious Christian life: reckon, present, and slaveThis message continues a study of Romans chapter 6, focusing on three keys to living a victorious Christian life: reckoning oneself dead to sin, presenting oneself to God, and understanding oneself as a slave to righteousness. It emphasizes applying biblical truth to daily living and decision-making.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ll-v1WK57go6120https://my.truevi.com/watch/p6Yw2H24nh4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p6Yw2H24nh4/hqdefault.jpgTesting the spirits: Discerning truth in a world of false prophetsThis sermon explores the biblical imperative to test every spirit and teaching, drawing from 1 John 4:1-6. It emphasizes that discernment is crucial for believers in an age filled with false prophets and deceptive messages. The message highlights the importance of knowing Scripture to identify truth and error.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p6Yw2H24nh43945https://my.truevi.com/watch/KH94_0uldmohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KH94_0uldmo/hqdefault.jpgThe future of seminaries: Responding to global church trendsThis presentation explores how seminaries must adapt to significant shifts within the global church, particularly in the majority world. It addresses critical questions of relevance, effectiveness, accessibility, and sustainability for theological education. The speaker emphasizes that while the forms of seminary education may change, its core function of equipping leaders for the church remains vital.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KH94_0uldmo2136https://my.truevi.com/watch/fltIXel_mushttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fltIXel_mus/hqdefault.jpgThe sovereign hand of God governs all creationThis message explores how an unhealthy fear can lead to dysfunctional behavior, using Abraham's actions in Genesis 20 as an example. It emphasizes that the sovereign hand of God governs all creation, even in the midst of human fear and failure. The sermon highlights God's grace and his active involvement in the lives of both believers and non-believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fltIXel_mus4665https://my.truevi.com/watch/K-exVOcvqH8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K-exVOcvqH8/hqdefault.jpgNavigating questions about faith, life, and cultureSean McDowell and Scott Ray address a range of submitted questions, including how to share the gospel with a former Christian, the ethics of gene editing for Down syndrome, and the Christian's role in voting and national identity. They offer biblical perspectives on these complex topics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K-exVOcvqH83426https://my.truevi.com/watch/QJWwHx0NZrkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJWwHx0NZrk/hqdefault.jpgJesus offers living water at the Feast of TabernaclesDuring the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus declares himself the source of spiritual life and abundance, inviting all who thirst to come to him and drink. He explains that those who believe in him will have rivers of living water flow from their hearts, referring to the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJWwHx0NZrk6100https://my.truevi.com/watch/3um7dRZLVVEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3um7dRZLVVE/hqdefault.jpgPutting off the old self and putting on the new selfThis sermon explores Colossians 3:5-11, focusing on the imperative to put to death earthly desires and practices. It emphasizes the ongoing struggle against sin, drawing parallels with Romans 6 and 7, and highlights the importance of honesty and community in this process of renewal after the image of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3um7dRZLVVE2285https://my.truevi.com/watch/9b7IdHgWedghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9b7IdHgWedg/hqdefault.jpgHow mountain-moving faith worksThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on mountain-moving faith, drawing from Mark chapter 11. It outlines three essential components: speaking with faith, praying, and forgiving others. The message emphasizes that these actions, rooted in faith in God, are how believers can experience God's power to overcome challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9b7IdHgWedg1803https://my.truevi.com/watch/g-PUX_ck2m4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g-PUX_ck2m4/hqdefault.jpgWhen foundations fail: What the righteous doDr. Mark Bailey addresses the burning question of what the righteous should do when societal foundations crumble. Drawing from Psalm 11, he offers five reminders to restore confidence in a world of fracturing foundations, emphasizing God's sovereignty, concern, and ultimate justice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-PUX_ck2m42370https://my.truevi.com/watch/O0cb_Dkq27ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O0cb_Dkq27g/hqdefault.jpgThe doctrine of original sin: A defense against modern challengesThis presentation argues for the doctrine of original sin as taught by scripture, affirmed by the church throughout history, and essential to the coherence of Christian theology. It addresses contemporary challenges to this doctrine, particularly those arising from modern scientific theories.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O0cb_Dkq27g1653https://my.truevi.com/watch/XWialjK2gWMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XWialjK2gWM/hqdefault.jpgThe church's role in supporting women with unplanned pregnanciesThis presentation emphasizes the church's responsibility to provide a safe and welcoming environment for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. It highlights the importance of offering support, grace, and community rather than judgment, to help these women and their families connect with Jesus and experience transformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XWialjK2gWM1172https://my.truevi.com/watch/hIaQiELLVMohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hIaQiELLVMo/hqdefault.jpgDaniel 12: Living faithfully in light of God's promises for the futureThis sermon concludes a series on the book of Daniel, focusing on chapter 12. The speaker emphasizes that Daniel 12 calls God's people to faithful living, reminding them of God's promises for the future, even amidst unprecedented trouble. The chapter begins with a time of great tribulation but ends with a joyous promise of resurrection and rest.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hIaQiELLVMo2914https://my.truevi.com/watch/Et0a-8-16dshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Et0a-8-16ds/hqdefault.jpgPastor Jim introduces Trevin Wax's "Psalms in 30 Days"Pastor Jim Thomas introduces a new book, "Psalms in 30 Days" by Trevin Wax, designed to guide Christians through praying all 150 psalms monthly. The book adapts a centuries-old approach, providing morning, midday, and evening prayer patterns that include calls to prayer, confessions of faith, canticles, and specific psalms.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Et0a-8-16ds835https://my.truevi.com/watch/IdggXmPFsEUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IdggXmPFsEU/hqdefault.jpgRacial reconciliation and identity politicsDr. Jeff Myers and Dr. George Yancey discuss the decline in race relations since 2012 and the role of identity politics in creating disunity. Dr. Yancey shares insights from his research on race relations and a Christian model for unity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IdggXmPFsEU2770https://my.truevi.com/watch/yoDbcqdbFaQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yoDbcqdbFaQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's covenant with Abram: Faith and righteousnessThis sermon explores Genesis 15, focusing on Abram's faith and God's covenant. It highlights how Abram's belief was credited as righteousness and God's unwavering commitment to his promises regarding descendants and land.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yoDbcqdbFaQ4231https://my.truevi.com/watch/j8wl5BJRcYshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j8wl5BJRcYs/hqdefault.jpgDTS commencement chapel: Awards and class giftThis Dallas Theological Seminary commencement chapel celebrates the graduating class of 2013. The ceremony includes the presentation of various academic and service awards to deserving students, as well as the announcement of the class gift to the seminary. The event also features a message on work ethic and serving the Lord in all endeavors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j8wl5BJRcYs3753https://my.truevi.com/watch/n-_OjKU1QKEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n-_OjKU1QKE/hqdefault.jpgEquipping disciple makers for the common good through the Master of Arts in Religion and CulturesThis program equips Christian men and women to be disciple makers and apologists in their neighborhoods, cities, and churches. It focuses on helping students understand contemporary cultural questions and apply their expertise to make the gospel known.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n-_OjKU1QKE384https://my.truevi.com/watch/LKE161jhi9Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LKE161jhi9E/hqdefault.jpgHealing and disappointment: Processing when God doesn't do what you expectThis message explores the intersection of healing and disappointment, particularly when prayers for healing go unanswered. It addresses the spiritual vulnerability that arises from unmet expectations and offers guidance on how to navigate these feelings without losing faith or enthusiasm for God's work. The speaker emphasizes the importance of honesty with God, listening to His word, receiving His peace, focusing on His active work, and practicing thankfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LKE161jhi9E2561https://my.truevi.com/watch/eyY5ZqyHCPIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eyY5ZqyHCPI/hqdefault.jpgFaith 101: A crash course on the basics of the Christian lifePastor Greg Laurie presents a refresher course on the fundamentals of Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of returning to the basics to avoid spiritual defeat. He explains that spiritual growth is a personal decision and highlights the necessity of engaging with God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eyY5ZqyHCPI1648https://my.truevi.com/watch/4qkET56zSwAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4qkET56zSwA/hqdefault.jpgDeep River: Holy Week and Easter services at Christ Church DetroitThis video announces the schedule of Holy Week and Easter services at Christ Church Detroit, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. It also features musical performances and reflections on faith and beauty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4qkET56zSwA4118https://my.truevi.com/watch/swsfwGUb56shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/swsfwGUb56s/hqdefault.jpgMaintaining joy through God's word, listening to His voice, and fellowshipThis message explores how to maintain joy, which is presented as a crucial element for perseverance in faith. It emphasizes three key practices: consistent engagement with God's word, learning to recognize and listen to God's voice, and seeking reinforcement through fellowship with other believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/swsfwGUb56s3293https://my.truevi.com/watch/x1A0DLBAp6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/x1A0DLBAp6Y/hqdefault.jpgExamining early Christian beliefs about Jesus' divinity and resurrectionThis discussion analyzes the historical evidence for early Christian beliefs, particularly focusing on the deity of Christ and the resurrection. It addresses arguments from Gary Habermas and Bart Ehrman regarding the origins of these beliefs and the historical reliability of eyewitness testimony.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x1A0DLBAp6Y979https://my.truevi.com/watch/yahEEELLuhUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yahEEELLuhU/hqdefault.jpgThe consequences of Adam's sin and Christ's obedienceThis sermon explores Romans 5:18-19, highlighting how Adam's disobedience brought condemnation and sin to all, while Christ's righteous act and obedience lead to justification and life for those in Him. The speaker emphasizes that just as humanity was constituted sinful in Adam, through faith, believers are constituted righteous in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yahEEELLuhU2466https://my.truevi.com/watch/oOPA3VgIa4Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oOPA3VgIa4I/hqdefault.jpgJesus through the eyes of a tax collectorThis sermon explores how Jesus interacted with tax collectors, who were universally hated in his day. It examines the calling of Levi (Matthew), Jesus's teaching on paying taxes, and the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The message emphasizes Jesus's mission to seek and save the lost, regardless of their past.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oOPA3VgIa4I2300https://my.truevi.com/watch/WHdeGIWyYNshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WHdeGIWyYNs/hqdefault.jpgLaying a biblical foundation for community formationThis message lays a biblical foundation for the vision of community formation at Lake Avenue Church. It explores the concept of covenant renewal speeches in the Old Testament and how Peter transforms this tradition in Acts 2 to establish the early church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WHdeGIWyYNs1958https://my.truevi.com/watch/g7Gvfktpy7Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/g7Gvfktpy7E/hqdefault.jpgThe process of calling on the Lord for salvationThis sermon explores the five-step process by which individuals come to savingly call upon the Lord, as outlined in Romans 10:14-17. It emphasizes the necessity of hearing and believing in Christ, which is facilitated by those who are sent to preach the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/g7Gvfktpy7E2665https://my.truevi.com/watch/dvgDPIFJkowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dvgDPIFJkow/hqdefault.jpgHow not to be born againPastor Greg Laurie explains that being born again is not a result of lineage, personal desire, or human effort. He emphasizes that true spiritual rebirth comes from receiving Christ, not from merely doing "Christian-like" things or being born into a Christian family.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dvgDPIFJkow1632https://my.truevi.com/watch/WCKrLlH-v4Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WCKrLlH-v4A/hqdefault.jpgJesus rebukes the Pharisees for prioritizing tradition over God's commandsThis study in Mark 7:1-23 examines Jesus' encounter with religious leaders who prioritize human traditions over God's commands. The passage highlights how religious practices, when not rooted in God's heart, can become offensive and lead to neglecting true obedience. The speaker emphasizes the timeless relevance of these issues, urging listeners to reflect on their own traditions and ensure they align with God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WCKrLlH-v4A4765https://my.truevi.com/watch/N0hn_fhwo-8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N0hn_fhwo-8/hqdefault.jpgGod's faithfulness in the depths of lifeThis message explores God's faithfulness, drawing parallels between the visible and unseen aspects of life. It encourages trusting God with the 'hard stuff' and the 'depths of your soul,' even when answers are unclear.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N0hn_fhwo-84423https://my.truevi.com/watch/P2mW3fR8DsUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P2mW3fR8DsU/hqdefault.jpgContrasting anthropologies in Christianity and Islam: Theological and cultural implications in CentrThis comparative exploration reveals profound differences in how Christianity and Islam conceptualize humanity's purpose, value, and relationship with the divine. The Christian doctrine of Imago Dei offers a universal affirmation of human dignity, while Islamic anthropology emphasizes the primacy of faith and obedience to Allah as ultimate markers of human value. These differences shape theological discourse, lived experiences, and ethical frameworks, particularly for Christian engagement with Muslim neighbors in Central Asia.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P2mW3fR8DsU2504https://my.truevi.com/watch/Dk4QsKFz6Rohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Dk4QsKFz6Ro/hqdefault.jpgThe Lenten path through the wildernessThis sermon explores the Lenten path as a journey through the wilderness, drawing parallels between Jesus's 40 days of temptation and the human experience of restlessness and uncertainty. It emphasizes that this path, though challenging, is a journey of self-discovery and dependence on God, guided by the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dk4QsKFz6Ro5133https://my.truevi.com/watch/CHpbA72FteMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CHpbA72FteM/hqdefault.jpgThe centrality of the gospel in youth ministryThis chapel podcast features Reverend Jeremiah Ramer discussing the essential role of the gospel in youth ministry. He emphasizes that the gospel is the most relevant and impactful message, urging listeners to prioritize it in all aspects of their ministry. Ramer shares personal anecdotes and biblical passages to illustrate the transformative power of the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CHpbA72FteM1480https://my.truevi.com/watch/XZUBdAEvpb4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XZUBdAEvpb4/hqdefault.jpgPreparing for Holy Week and 40 Days of LovePastor Jeanine Smith discusses two church initiatives: "Holy Week in a Box," providing tangible items and global Christian traditions for celebrating Holy Week, and "40 Days of Love," a worksheet-based program encouraging daily acts of love and service leading up to Easter. She encourages participation in both programs to deepen engagement with Jesus's love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XZUBdAEvpb4365https://my.truevi.com/watch/9kuJ1SuSgBUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9kuJ1SuSgBU/hqdefault.jpgThe adoption story of Kipling LudyThis episode recounts the adoption of Kipling Ludy, highlighting the miraculous nature of adoption and the profound sacrifice of his birth mother. It details the unexpected circumstances that led to his adoption and the spiritual journey of the adoptive parents.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kuJ1SuSgBU1827https://my.truevi.com/watch/LaCv4_GajQohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LaCv4_GajQo/hqdefault.jpgJars of Clay: Holding the Treasure of ChristThis devotional reflects on 2 Corinthians 4, likening believers to ordinary clay jars chosen to hold the extraordinary treasure of Christ through the Holy Spirit. It explores how God's surpassing power is revealed in us despite life's challenges, such as feeling hard-pressed, perplexed, persecuted, or struck down. The message encourages listeners to offer their situations to Jesus and ask for His life to be at work within them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LaCv4_GajQo613https://my.truevi.com/watch/FA1k-8obX_Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FA1k-8obX_M/hqdefault.jpgThe exceeding sinfulness of casual sinThis segment addresses the casual use of sinful phrases like "I love Jesus, but I cuss a little." It argues that such statements belittle the seriousness of sin and misrepresent God's character, who never uses coarse language. Christians are called to speak rightly and helpfully, reflecting their identity as saints.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FA1k-8obX_M699https://my.truevi.com/watch/i1ViaL5sNxohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i1ViaL5sNxo/hqdefault.jpgThe impact of words on self, marriage, and childrenThis podcast episode explores the profound influence of our words on ourselves, our marriages, and our children. The hosts discuss how intentional communication and accountability within relationships can foster growth and prevent bitterness, drawing insights from the Book of James and personal experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i1ViaL5sNxo2280https://my.truevi.com/watch/bkLLPsPvFLQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bkLLPsPvFLQ/hqdefault.jpgJesus feeds the five thousand and teaches about God's provisionThis message explores the miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand, the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. It highlights Jesus' compassion for the multitude and the disciples' struggle to understand God's ability to provide. The message emphasizes that God can use even the smallest offerings to meet great needs and that He cares for both big and small concerns.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bkLLPsPvFLQ2753https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nl4JeRMI--khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nl4JeRMI--k/hqdefault.jpgThe peace of GodThis sermon explores the peace that Jesus promised, beginning with a definition of peace and the world's lack thereof. It delves into why this peace was necessary and how Jesus accomplished it, focusing on separation, reconciliation, and unification.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nl4JeRMI--k5540https://my.truevi.com/watch/_Z2l-rQvQbUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Z2l-rQvQbU/hqdefault.jpgPartnering with Christ: Living a life of generosity and stewardshipThis sermon explores the two competing stories of creation and the fall, highlighting God's original vision of abundance versus the world's reality of scarcity. It challenges listeners to align their 'little kingdoms' with God's 'great Kingdom' through stewardship, generosity, and a mindset of more than enoughness, ultimately leading to freedom from worry, compulsive drivenness, financial chaos, and self-focus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Z2l-rQvQbU2539https://my.truevi.com/watch/91v6HmswFc0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/91v6HmswFc0/hqdefault.jpgThe Ten Commandments reveal sin and the need for JesusAn evangelist uses the Ten Commandments to demonstrate to an interviewee that they are a sinner in need of God's mercy. He explains that Jesus paid the fine for our sins, allowing God to offer everlasting life as a free gift. The interviewee then repents and prays to receive Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/91v6HmswFc0431https://my.truevi.com/watch/0O3zBi0tpcYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0O3zBi0tpcY/hqdefault.jpgThe story of Jonah: God's second chances and the power of the gospelThis message explores the biblical account of Jonah, highlighting God's willingness to offer second chances, even to a reluctant prophet. It emphasizes the simplicity and explosive power of the gospel message, encouraging believers to share it with urgency and clarity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0O3zBi0tpcY2354https://my.truevi.com/watch/rrJObn5C-FQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rrJObn5C-FQ/hqdefault.jpgPaul's letter to the Philippians: Background, structure, and contentThis lesson explores the background of Paul's letter to the Philippians, including his relationship with the church and his suffering in prison. It then examines the structure and content of the epistle, highlighting Paul's encouragements and instructions to the Philippian church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rrJObn5C-FQ6340https://my.truevi.com/watch/IZnJ8Az-P2Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IZnJ8Az-P2M/hqdefault.jpgHow to lead others to JesusPastor Greg Laurie offers biblical steps for sharing the gospel message. He emphasizes the power of personal testimony and the centrality of the cross of Jesus Christ. Laurie encourages believers to overcome reluctance and "pop the question" by directly inviting others to accept Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZnJ8Az-P2M1605https://my.truevi.com/watch/DtgBa8gx1-4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DtgBa8gx1-4/hqdefault.jpgThe fruit of sin: Cain and AbelThis sermon explores the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis 4, highlighting how Cain's offering, though given, lacked the right heart posture. The speaker emphasizes that sin is not a friend and its desire is to pursue and destroy, drawing parallels between Cain's actions and the fall of man.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DtgBa8gx1-43034https://my.truevi.com/watch/2qNYnpWHR6ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2qNYnpWHR6o/hqdefault.jpgMississippi church targeted for drive-in worshipA Mississippi pastor recounts how local police disrupted his church's drive-up service, despite adherence to CDC guidelines. First Liberty Institute's special counsel explains the legal perspective, asserting that targeting churches with restrictions not applied to other organizations is unconstitutional. The pastor affirms his intention to continue holding services, prioritizing obedience to God over man.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2qNYnpWHR6o425https://my.truevi.com/watch/J86bQhjNAV4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J86bQhjNAV4/hqdefault.jpgNo longer strangers: Becoming God's household in ChristThis message explores Ephesians 2:19-22, highlighting how believers are no longer outsiders but are brought into God's family and household through Christ. It emphasizes the relational nature of humanity, created in God's image, and the unity found in Christ among diverse people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J86bQhjNAV41197https://my.truevi.com/watch/FX9iOJDyZKAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FX9iOJDyZKA/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding postmodernism and its impact on Christian familiesAndrea Crumb defines postmodernism as the belief that individuals determine truth and reality, contrasting it with a biblical worldview. She discusses how this ideology, often intertwined with critical theory, influences cultural ideas and challenges Christian parents to equip their children with discernment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FX9iOJDyZKA2592https://my.truevi.com/watch/jmCRZ7lZBOMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jmCRZ7lZBOM/hqdefault.jpgJesus is greater than angels because he is the eternally divine and enthroned messianic sonThis sermon explores Hebrews 1:5-14, arguing for Jesus's superiority over angels. The speaker explains that Jesus is greater because he is both the eternally divine Son and the enthroned messianic Son, a truth supported by Old Testament scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jmCRZ7lZBOM2845https://my.truevi.com/watch/99UIcJ4eNmohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/99UIcJ4eNmo/hqdefault.jpgJesus invites his followers to come and seeThis message explores the invitation Jesus extends to his followers, contrasting it with the pursuit of celebrity culture. It highlights how Jesus called ordinary people to an experiential journey rather than intellectual elites or the powerful. The speaker emphasizes that following Jesus is an adventure, not an obligation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/99UIcJ4eNmo304https://my.truevi.com/watch/ExsWOWn_3-Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ExsWOWn_3-E/hqdefault.jpgThe God who sees youThis message explores the story of Hagar in Genesis 16, focusing on her desperate circumstances and God's intervention. It highlights how God sees, hears, and is with those who feel unseen and in distress, offering comfort and a fresh vision for their future.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ExsWOWn_3-E3861https://my.truevi.com/watch/wNxnkWf3iP4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wNxnkWf3iP4/hqdefault.jpgJesus blesses the childrenThis video features a reading of the book "Jesus Blesses the Children." It recounts a story where adults try to prevent children from approaching Jesus, but Jesus welcomes them, emphasizing that the kingdom of God belongs to those with childlike faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wNxnkWf3iP4378https://my.truevi.com/watch/Eb23-bdN2kIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Eb23-bdN2kI/hqdefault.jpgThe shape of godliness in the home and at workThis sermon explores Colossians 3:18-4:1, focusing on how godliness and sanctification manifest in family dynamics and the workplace. The speaker addresses wives, husbands, children, and bondservants, emphasizing the counter-cultural nature of these biblical admonitions and their transformative power through the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Eb23-bdN2kI4280https://my.truevi.com/watch/uPeqoKxbAoQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uPeqoKxbAoQ/hqdefault.jpgReligious ritualism degrades God's gospelThis message explores how religious ritualism, when prioritized over a genuine relationship with God, leads to hypocrisy and discredits God's name. It examines the Apostle Paul's arguments in Romans chapter 2, highlighting how relying on religious practices instead of faith in Jesus Christ distorts the gospel and invites God's wrath.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uPeqoKxbAoQ2341https://my.truevi.com/watch/3-Fw9-J0nRMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3-Fw9-J0nRM/hqdefault.jpgThe faithful's song: Surrender, struggle, and salvation in HabakkukThis sermon explores Habakkuk's journey from worry to worship, highlighting the believer's surrender to God's will and timing, the struggles faced even by the faithful, and the enduring salvation and strength found in the Lord. It emphasizes that true victory comes through engaging with God's Word and prayer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-Fw9-J0nRM2856https://my.truevi.com/watch/8CE8JYU5ekEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8CE8JYU5ekE/hqdefault.jpgConflict in the Christian life: Four lessons from Acts 15This sermon explores four lessons about conflict in the Christian life, drawing insights from the sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15. It highlights that conflict is often surprising, can arise from seemingly small issues, is sometimes unavoidable, and is always redeemable by God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8CE8JYU5ekE2295https://my.truevi.com/watch/TiKspmfAjjkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TiKspmfAjjk/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the open heart: Becoming childlike to know GodPastor Greg Laurie teaches from Luke 18 about the importance of having a childlike heart to enter the kingdom of God. He explains that adults should become like children in their honesty and helplessness before God, rather than being jaded or cynical. This message encourages listeners to shed their hardened hearts and embrace a simple, open-hearted faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TiKspmfAjjk1585https://my.truevi.com/watch/-dvYT7JMqochttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-dvYT7JMqoc/hqdefault.jpgArming ourselves with the truth: The third letter in the TRAIN acronymThis segment focuses on the third letter, 'A' for arming ourselves with the truth, in the TRAIN acronym for Christian casemakers. It emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding other worldviews to effectively defend Christian beliefs, comparing it to a police officer needing tools and training to navigate dangerous situations. The discussion highlights the need for Christians to be well-equipped with knowledge to confidently engage with opposing ideas.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-dvYT7JMqoc1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/fYfvHISwLXMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fYfvHISwLXM/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose of Jesus' miracles in John 9This sermon explores the purpose of Jesus' miracles, specifically the healing of the man born blind in John chapter 9. It highlights how Jesus' actions display his power, authority, and compassion, while also confirming his identity as the Son of God. The narrative emphasizes the contrast between the man's journey from physical and spiritual blindness to faith, and the willful unbelief of the religious leaders.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fYfvHISwLXM2667https://my.truevi.com/watch/QAXysifZH44https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QAXysifZH44/hqdefault.jpgTrish Ramos shares her journey to Living Waters and evangelismTrish Ramos, known as Fish with Trish, recounts how she came to work with Living Waters and how her understanding of evangelism transformed. She discusses the importance of biblical evangelism and finding a sound church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QAXysifZH441758https://my.truevi.com/watch/e2nw0QFjJOMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e2nw0QFjJOM/hqdefault.jpgPracticing the prayer of examineThis devotional guides listeners through the Ignatian prayer of examine, a practice for reflecting on God's presence in the past week. It encourages recognizing moments of consolation and desolation, inviting God's guidance for the week ahead, and cultivating gratitude and repentance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e2nw0QFjJOM615https://my.truevi.com/watch/-IfiV9_cBsohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-IfiV9_cBso/hqdefault.jpgGiving to God: Beyond the titheThis sermon explores the Old Testament concept of tithing, revealing its complexities and multiple forms of giving beyond a simple 10%. It then transitions to the New Testament's emphasis on generous, joyful, and sacrificial giving, challenging believers to consider a 100% commitment to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-IfiV9_cBso2342https://my.truevi.com/watch/ovbCUC3aXqghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ovbCUC3aXqg/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord's Prayer: A framework for effective prayerThis sermon explores the Lord's Prayer as a framework for effective prayer, emphasizing its structure and the mindset it encourages. It delves into the significance of each phrase, from acknowledging God's fatherhood and holiness to praying for His kingdom, daily provision, and forgiveness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ovbCUC3aXqg2518https://my.truevi.com/watch/_Awrswj2YjEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Awrswj2YjE/hqdefault.jpgLeaning on God's understanding in every area of lifeThis message emphasizes the challenge of trusting God in all aspects of life, not just those outside our control. It uses the metaphor of a ladder to illustrate the importance of leaning on God's understanding rather than our own, especially in personal areas like finances, schedules, and relationships. The speaker encourages listeners to stop building their own 'walls' and instead lean their 'ladder' against God's unwavering support.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Awrswj2YjE369https://my.truevi.com/watch/wR3poT1rVTUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wR3poT1rVTU/hqdefault.jpgPaul's apostolic authority and the orthodox gospel in Galatians 1:1-5This sermon examines Galatians 1:1-5, focusing on how Paul establishes his unique apostolic authority and presents the orthodox gospel. It highlights the substance, sacrifice, salvation, and sovereignty found in the gospel message, contrasting it with false teachings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wR3poT1rVTU2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/P64mrIs2o24https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P64mrIs2o24/hqdefault.jpgDavid's establishment as king over IsraelThis sermon explores David's establishment as king over Israel, focusing on his conquest of Jerusalem and the significance of God's presence with him. It highlights how David's actions, particularly in taking the stronghold of Zion, were part of God's larger purpose for his people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P64mrIs2o242849https://my.truevi.com/watch/7iJ0u3XTrgUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7iJ0u3XTrgU/hqdefault.jpgReasonable Faith's global outreach and future plansWilliam Lane Craig discusses Reasonable Faith's recent activities, including a speaking tour in Brazil, the impact of their video content, and upcoming international travel and projects. He highlights the ministry's growing global reach and strategic focus on video resources for evangelism and apologetics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7iJ0u3XTrgU820https://my.truevi.com/watch/b5o5y9nJ8qshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b5o5y9nJ8qs/hqdefault.jpgA Christian's identity in ChristThis video explores the definition of a Christian, contrasting it with the idea of being merely "saved." It emphasizes that a Christian's identity is rooted in being taken out of Adam and put into Christ, not in personal performance or the sanctification process.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5o5y9nJ8qs496https://my.truevi.com/watch/eKyK5fSVuQohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eKyK5fSVuQo/hqdefault.jpgThe good life by receiving good news: The BeatitudesThis sermon explores the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12, presenting them as virtues of the good life within God's community. Each Beatitude is examined to understand the 'good life' it describes and the 'good news' it offers to those who embody that virtue.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eKyK5fSVuQo5272https://my.truevi.com/watch/ugKuZB1ryAchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ugKuZB1ryAc/hqdefault.jpgGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: A movement for global discipleshipThis video explores the history and ongoing mission of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, highlighting its commitment to global discipleship. It features insights from the seminary's president, faculty, and alumni, showcasing how the institution prepares men and women for ministry worldwide.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ugKuZB1ryAc4207https://my.truevi.com/watch/YgGYD7qek4Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YgGYD7qek4I/hqdefault.jpgNavigating life's difficulties with wisdom from GodThis message explores how to approach trials and challenges in life from a biblical perspective, drawing insights from James chapter 1. It emphasizes that difficulties are opportunities for growth and refinement, and that God provides wisdom to navigate them successfully.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YgGYD7qek4I2753https://my.truevi.com/watch/OrO0h1rFiu8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OrO0h1rFiu8/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical basis for happinessPastor Greg Laurie explains that the word "blessed" in scripture is interchangeable with "happy." He explores the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, revealing how these teachings provide a biblical foundation for true happiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OrO0h1rFiu81714https://my.truevi.com/watch/KA6lS3ReChEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KA6lS3ReChE/hqdefault.jpgThe social justice movement: A gathering storm of divisionThis segment critiques the social justice movement, arguing that it has the potential to cause more harm and division within evangelicalism than previous movements. The speaker expresses concern that the movement emphasizes racial distinctions over unity in Christ, potentially destroying relationships and dividing churches.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KA6lS3ReChE698https://my.truevi.com/watch/5Q-3zFYerR0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Q-3zFYerR0/hqdefault.jpgThe message we must proclaimThis message explores the story of Jonah, highlighting that the true essence of the book is not about the whale, but about God giving second chances to both a rebellious man and a wicked city. It emphasizes that God's primary way of reaching lost people is through people, and that we are called to preach the gospel with urgency and clarity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Q-3zFYerR02699https://my.truevi.com/watch/Vsf6cr7qwl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vsf6cr7qwl0/hqdefault.jpgDiscussion on absolute truth and sharing the gospelThis episode features a discussion on the nature of absolute truth, using a video analogy about a balloon's color to illustrate subjective versus objective reality. The hosts also provide advice on how to share the gospel, including using gospel tracts and overcoming fear in evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vsf6cr7qwl01757https://my.truevi.com/watch/jxq8YW6ZWT4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jxq8YW6ZWT4/hqdefault.jpgEaster Sunday worship serviceThis is a recording of an Easter Sunday worship service. The congregation celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ through responsive readings, hymns, and prayer, affirming their faith with the Apostles' Creed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jxq8YW6ZWT41269