https://my.truevi.com/watch/w5xbqov27zIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/w5xbqov27zI/hqdefault.jpgBeing for and with the next generationThis message emphasizes the importance of being present and supportive for the younger generation, drawing parallels to mentorship and the transformational love of God. It encourages listeners to make themselves available to pour into the lives of young people, highlighting the mutual benefits of such relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/w5xbqov27zI4251https://my.truevi.com/watch/MdGk1kXlIPEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MdGk1kXlIPE/hqdefault.jpgAnswering eight questions about God, sin, and the BibleThis video addresses eight common questions about God, including His existence, the nature of sin, the reliability of the Bible, and the possibility of forgiveness. It explains how creation points to a Creator, defines sin as lawlessness against God's standard, and asserts the Bible's historical accuracy and self-proving nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MdGk1kXlIPE1393https://my.truevi.com/watch/e20LsffWnHEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e20LsffWnHE/hqdefault.jpgAbiding in the vine: Bearing fruit in a gift economyPastor Diane Laughman preaches on John 15, emphasizing that believers are branches connected to Jesus, the vine. She connects this biblical truth to the concept of a gift economy, where gratitude for God's gifts motivates generosity and community, fostering fruitfulness in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e20LsffWnHE4452https://my.truevi.com/watch/0iHmbVE1vZchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0iHmbVE1vZc/hqdefault.jpgMike Winger answers questions on salvation by faith, Richard Carrier, and Steven FurtickMike Winger addresses a viewer's question about salvation by faith versus works, referencing Romans 4 and 5. He also offers his perspective on Richard Carrier's arguments and shares concerns regarding Steven Furtick's teaching style and ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0iHmbVE1vZc3461https://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/IPAvHZs471Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IPAvHZs471U/hqdefault.jpgExamining the impact of Grand Theft Auto on Christian values and personal conductThis video explores the popular video game Grand Theft Auto, highlighting its celebration of actions God calls evil, such as stealing, lust, and violence. It questions the desensitizing effect of such games and challenges viewers to consider their personal conduct in light of Christian teachings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IPAvHZs471U702https://my.truevi.com/watch/i7xK5qRMp5Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i7xK5qRMp5M/hqdefault.jpgThe physical demonstration of God's gloryThis message explores the critical role of the physical demonstration of God's glory in the life of every believer. It discusses how God's glory provides credibility to the Gospel message and instills a fearful recognition of His presence. The speaker emphasizes that God's glory comes from being in His presence and prioritizing that time.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i7xK5qRMp5M1397https://my.truevi.com/watch/YlbYHj-atXchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YlbYHj-atXc/hqdefault.jpgThe parable of the vineyard in Isaiah 5This message explores the parable of the vineyard from Isaiah 5, where God, as the vineyard owner, expresses disappointment with Israel's unfruitfulness despite providing everything needed for growth. The speaker details the historical context of Israel's repeated failures and God's subsequent judgment, contrasting it with a later prophecy of restoration in Isaiah 27.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlbYHj-atXc5638https://my.truevi.com/watch/Izq7m-bYDpMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Izq7m-bYDpM/hqdefault.jpgAdvice for starting a classical Christian schoolDoug Wilson offers practical advice for individuals and groups looking to establish a classical Christian school. He emphasizes the importance of deep personal investment from founders, maintaining a focused vision, and cultivating a strong relationship with a like-minded church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Izq7m-bYDpM538https://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/BYEmJ50tz6Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BYEmJ50tz6E/hqdefault.jpgThe death of Christ defines our identity and mindsetThis sermon explores how the death of Jesus, as described in Philippians 2:5-11, is central to the Christian identity and mindset. It emphasizes that Jesus, though God, emptied himself and humbled himself to the point of death, providing a model for believers to let go of self-interest and serve others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BYEmJ50tz6E932https://my.truevi.com/watch/jegWGtTxeushttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jegWGtTxeus/hqdefault.jpgGod's original purpose for familyThis sermon explores God's original purpose for family, drawing from Genesis chapter 2, verses 18-25. It emphasizes that healthy family life, whether married or single, should be shaped by God's foundational story for family. The message highlights the importance of family as a reflection of Christ and the church, intended for evangelism and discipleship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jegWGtTxeus2082https://my.truevi.com/watch/PZnYdyOdNaohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PZnYdyOdNao/hqdefault.jpgThe core components of missions: Evangelizing, equipping, and establishingThis message defines the core components of Christian missions as evangelizing the unreached, equipping disciples, and establishing churches. It emphasizes the global need for missions, particularly among unreached people groups, and challenges listeners to focus their efforts on these areas.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PZnYdyOdNao2759https://my.truevi.com/watch/M94EATUQToYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M94EATUQToY/hqdefault.jpgRenewal through conviction and confession of sinThis sermon explores Nehemiah chapter 9, highlighting how the people of God experienced spiritual renewal through conviction and confession of sin. It emphasizes that understanding the depth of one's sin, prompted by God's Word, is a necessary precursor to experiencing God's grace and recommitting to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M94EATUQToY2199https://my.truevi.com/watch/pXC4hh9_aZ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pXC4hh9_aZ0/hqdefault.jpgAlistair Begg on worship and feeling versus knowingAlistair Begg describes a worship service that began with a countdown clock and a leader asking attendees how they felt. He contrasts this with a focus on what believers know about God and His Word, rather than their personal feelings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pXC4hh9_aZ0679https://my.truevi.com/watch/RcDeui6fWREhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RcDeui6fWRE/hqdefault.jpgForgiveness is an act of faith, not a feelingThis sermon explores the nature of forgiveness, emphasizing that it is an act of faith and a choice, rather than a momentary feeling. It challenges the common misconception that forgiveness is conditional on an apology or feeling like forgiving, drawing on biblical teachings and personal anecdotes to illustrate its transformative power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RcDeui6fWRE2511https://my.truevi.com/watch/goBnRIojPO0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/goBnRIojPO0/hqdefault.jpgGod's relentless faithfulness in Gold Kingdom missionsThis video celebrates Christ Community Church's long-standing mission work in a West African country, codenamed Gold Kingdom. It highlights the church's commitment to sharing the gospel and addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through various initiatives, including hospital development, pastor training, and a ministry for vulnerable teen girls.https://www.youtube.com/embed/goBnRIojPO04551https://my.truevi.com/watch/y0PS9tlCjUwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y0PS9tlCjUw/hqdefault.jpgAmbassadors of the Kingdom of Light: Leading with prayer and questionsThis message explores the Christian's role as an ambassador for the Kingdom of Light, emphasizing the importance of leading with prayer and asking questions to foster reconciliation and change the tone of conversations. It draws on biblical principles and personal anecdotes to illustrate how believers can represent God's authority and character in a divided world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y0PS9tlCjUw2247https://my.truevi.com/watch/aXL3JuE8gPUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aXL3JuE8gPU/hqdefault.jpgGod's love and condemnation in John 3:16-21This sermon explores John 3:16-21, emphasizing that God's immense love led Him to give His Son, Jesus, for the world's salvation. It clarifies that while God condemns sin, this condemnation was poured out on Jesus, offering believers freedom from wrath and eternal life. The message challenges listeners to believe in God's astonishing love, as demonstrated through the cross.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aXL3JuE8gPU2049https://my.truevi.com/watch/N1Nu3a9pv1Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N1Nu3a9pv1Y/hqdefault.jpgThe betrayal of Jesus by Judas IscariotThis message explores the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, examining Judas's motivations and the choices he made. It contrasts remorse with repentance and highlights the consequences of a hardened heart despite exposure to Christ's teachings and miracles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N1Nu3a9pv1Y2434https://my.truevi.com/watch/xbKrZVxuv3Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xbKrZVxuv3U/hqdefault.jpgBeing a missionary to your cityThis discussion explores how Christians can effectively share the gospel in their local communities, emphasizing that the mission field is not just abroad but also across the street. It addresses common fears and excuses for not evangelizing at home, encouraging believers to live out their faith through good works and intentional conversations with neighbors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xbKrZVxuv3U1670https://my.truevi.com/watch/4wbNsDyovB8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4wbNsDyovB8/hqdefault.jpgNot by might nor by power, but by my SpiritThis sermon explores Zechariah 4:1-14, focusing on the vision of the lampstand and olive trees. The message emphasizes that overcoming obstacles and accomplishing God's work is not achieved through human strength or ability, but through the power of the Holy Spirit. It encourages listeners to deny their own might, receive the Spirit, and believe God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4wbNsDyovB82287https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y68QZC8mZX8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y68QZC8mZX8/hqdefault.jpgHow to find everlasting lifeThis video addresses the mystery of what happens after death, contrasting opinions with the Bible's promise of everlasting life. It explains how knowledge of God's justice and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross can lead to salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y68QZC8mZX8819https://my.truevi.com/watch/9WBAEeDspZUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9WBAEeDspZU/hqdefault.jpgThe refreshing power of sharing your faith, part 1Pastor Greg Laurie shares his personal testimony of overcoming fear to share the gospel for the first time, discovering the joy and refreshment that comes from evangelism. He emphasizes that sharing faith is not just a command but a source of personal revival and restoration for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9WBAEeDspZU1783https://my.truevi.com/watch/0GFxpiAp6qEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0GFxpiAp6qE/hqdefault.jpgPaul's response to demands in Acts 21This devotional examines the demands placed on the Apostle Paul by other people, as described in Acts chapter 21. It considers how Paul responded to these demands and encourages listeners to reflect on their own responses to external pressures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0GFxpiAp6qE856https://my.truevi.com/watch/T50QL-ER7WQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T50QL-ER7WQ/hqdefault.jpgLeading with faith requires boldnessThis message explores the necessity of boldness in leading with faith, particularly in challenging times. It encourages believers to confront fear, engage in their communities, and cultivate a faith that is tested and refined, drawing lessons from biblical figures like Moses and the teachings of Peter.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T50QL-ER7WQ3041https://my.truevi.com/watch/pdMvwOo-y2Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pdMvwOo-y2M/hqdefault.jpgChrist's dominion brings justice, peace, and blessing (Psalm 72)This sermon explores Psalm 72, highlighting how it prophesies Christ's kingship and future reign. The passage reveals that Christ's dominion will bring justice, peace, and blessing to all creation, fulfilling David's prayer for a righteous king.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pdMvwOo-y2M1919https://my.truevi.com/watch/6Pr8DA8maxQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6Pr8DA8maxQ/hqdefault.jpgSinclair Ferguson on the Lord's Prayer from Luke 11Pastor Jim Thomas shares a reflection by Sinclair Ferguson on the Lord's Prayer, specifically the version found in Luke chapter 11, verses 1-13. Ferguson's insights, drawn from his book "To Seek and To Save," explore the prayer's simplicity, profundity, and its enduring power as a model for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Pr8DA8maxQ875https://my.truevi.com/watch/w13zcx5_6H4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w13zcx5_6H4/hqdefault.jpgAvoiding the NPC trap: Loving others as Christ loved usThis message explores the concept of treating others as "non-playable characters" (NPCs) in one's own life, drawing parallels to video game terminology. It challenges this self-centered perspective by emphasizing that all people have inherent value and are not superfluous. The speaker encourages believers to love others sacrificially, following Christ's example, and offers practical ways to do so.https://www.youtube.com/embed/w13zcx5_6H41150https://my.truevi.com/watch/aE6rPNHCstQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aE6rPNHCstQ/hqdefault.jpgTrue fasting and the sabbath: Denying self for others and delighting in GodThis message explores Isaiah 58, revealing that true fasting involves denying legitimate pleasures to bless others. It connects this to the Sabbath, presenting Sabbath-keeping as a higher form of fasting where one sets aside earthly pleasures for the greater delight of intimacy with God. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus fulfills these principles, providing an example of servanthood and a call for believers to prioritize others' interests and God's pleasure.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aE6rPNHCstQ1597https://my.truevi.com/watch/NjboePEv0gUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NjboePEv0gU/hqdefault.jpgRethinking the display of the Ten Commandments in public schoolsThis video explores various reasons why mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms may not be the best approach for Christians. It discusses concerns about the government's role in religious matters, the potential misrepresentation of the Commandments' purpose, and the implications for religious freedom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjboePEv0gU539https://my.truevi.com/watch/yn7TQyQNks8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yn7TQyQNks8/hqdefault.jpgJesus' prayer for glorification before the world existedThis sermon explores Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on verses 4 and 5. It highlights Jesus' report of accomplishing the work given to him and his request to the Father for the glory he shared with God before creation. The message emphasizes the eternal nature of God and the Trinity, contrasting it with self-made spiritualities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yn7TQyQNks82255https://my.truevi.com/watch/U22CCYxj1aEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U22CCYxj1aE/hqdefault.jpgThe higher goal of knowing GodThis message challenges listeners to pursue a higher goal than merely obtaining a degree or studying the Bible: to know God personally. It emphasizes that God desires to be known and enjoyed, illustrating this through biblical examples of individuals who sought deeper intimacy with Him. The speaker encourages cultivating an appetite for God, comparing it to the process of building a deep personal relationship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U22CCYxj1aE2430https://my.truevi.com/watch/PtQvtdtcls0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PtQvtdtcls0/hqdefault.jpgWhen the brain cannot hear God: Trauma and the wounded churchDr. Beth Argot discusses how trauma can hinder an individual's ability to connect with God, even for lifelong believers. She explains the physiological effects of trauma on the brain and how these effects can lead to spiritual disconnection. Argot emphasizes that addressing trauma is crucial for the church to effectively share the gospel and facilitate true spiritual healing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PtQvtdtcls02215https://my.truevi.com/watch/6RozAgdk8pQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6RozAgdk8pQ/hqdefault.jpgThe logical problem of evil: Is God's existence logically impossible given suffering?This video examines the logical version of the problem of evil, which claims that the coexistence of an all-powerful, all-loving God and suffering is logically impossible. It analyzes the hidden premises an atheist must assume for this claim and argues that these assumptions are not necessarily true, thus undermining the atheist's argument.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6RozAgdk8pQ2630https://my.truevi.com/watch/9WiQCbI2wBEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9WiQCbI2wBE/hqdefault.jpgA former atheist detective's initial rejection of the virgin conceptionA former atheist and philosophical naturalist explains why the virgin conception was the first claim he seriously questioned when investigating Christianity. He describes his initial presupposition that miracles do not happen and how this bias would have led him to reject the supernatural elements of historical accounts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9WiQCbI2wBE318https://my.truevi.com/watch/f11COaqr348https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f11COaqr348/hqdefault.jpgWhy Christians should share the evidential basis of their faithMany Christians base their beliefs on upbringing or personal experience, similar to adherents of other worldviews. However, Christianity is uniquely grounded in a testable historical event: the resurrection. This provides a strong evidential basis that Christians should understand and be able to articulate.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f11COaqr348322https://my.truevi.com/watch/zD9WlVo6ogIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zD9WlVo6ogI/hqdefault.jpgThe Pharisee and the tax collector: Two prayers, one pronouncementThis sermon examines Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18. It highlights the contrasting prayers and heart postures of the two men, revealing the danger of self-righteousness and the profound invitation to God's abundant mercy for those who humble themselves.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zD9WlVo6ogI2132https://my.truevi.com/watch/xybidQ_hfsIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xybidQ_hfsI/hqdefault.jpgAchieving unity in the church through Christ's victoryThis sermon explores how the church can achieve unity, drawing from Ephesians 4:7-16. It emphasizes that unity is founded on Christ's victorious work on the cross and his ascension, which provides the grace and gifts necessary for the church to be built up in love and truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xybidQ_hfsI1300https://my.truevi.com/watch/EPH1AHxxYiwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EPH1AHxxYiw/hqdefault.jpgFrancis Schaeffer's influence on understanding spiritual and physical integrationThis discussion explores Francis Schaeffer's impact on challenging the dichotomy between the spiritual and physical. Schaeffer's work exposed the fallacy of compartmentalizing life, emphasizing that all aspects, including daily choices, have moral and spiritual dimensions. He advocated for an integrated understanding, rejecting the notion of sacred and secular divisions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPH1AHxxYiw319https://my.truevi.com/watch/Iu8dfwLQvAshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iu8dfwLQvAs/hqdefault.jpgNavigating conflict with a gospel perspectiveThis sermon explores how the Apostle Paul navigates three distinct conflicts in Acts 15 and 16, demonstrating varied approaches based on the situation. It highlights that godly people will have disagreements and that the gospel provides a framework for discerning when to be strong, savvy, or soft in conflict.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iu8dfwLQvAs2283https://my.truevi.com/watch/IDmtckPJw-shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IDmtckPJw-s/hqdefault.jpgServing the God who cares and speaksThis sermon explores the nature of God as unchanging and victorious, even amidst life's difficulties. Drawing from Revelation 2:8-11, the speaker emphasizes that God knows our afflictions and poverty, yet reminds us of our true richness in Christ. The message offers encouragement to those facing hardship, highlighting God's concern and presence through suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IDmtckPJw-s5402https://my.truevi.com/watch/NfwQN1Ffww4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NfwQN1Ffww4/hqdefault.jpgThe problem of religious pluralism and the fate of unbelieversThis discussion addresses the challenge of religious pluralism to Christian belief, specifically focusing on the fate of unbelievers outside of one's particular religious tradition. It examines arguments against Christian particularism, including the perceived injustice of condemning good people to hell and the question of God's judgment for those uninformed about Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NfwQN1Ffww42011https://my.truevi.com/watch/sDNuoDXpweAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDNuoDXpweA/hqdefault.jpgRepentance unto life: A case study in the parable of the prodigal sonThis sermon explores the concept of repentance unto life, drawing insights from the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15. It examines how repentance is a saving grace granted by God, leading to a change in understanding and a turning from sin to God. The speaker uses the Westminster Shorter Catechism to define and elaborate on this transformative grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sDNuoDXpweA4968https://my.truevi.com/watch/8EogSqRHmVUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8EogSqRHmVU/hqdefault.jpgMalachi 1-2: Worship mattersThis sermon examines Malachi 1:6-2:9, highlighting Israel's 'wearied worship' through polluted sacrifices and 'wandering worship' due to polluted priests. It emphasizes that true worship matters to God and should be centered on His greatness, His word, and ultimately, on Christ as our perfect High Priest and sacrifice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8EogSqRHmVU2440https://my.truevi.com/watch/Vij6JS-k6Rghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vij6JS-k6Rg/hqdefault.jpgBeliever's baptism: Arguments against infant baptismThis discussion presents arguments for believer's baptism, emphasizing that conscious faith and repentance are prerequisites for Christian baptism. It addresses and refutes common arguments for infant baptism, including household salvation, Jesus blessing children, and circumcision as a parallel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vij6JS-k6Rg1018https://my.truevi.com/watch/k9keKRTQ7-shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/k9keKRTQ7-s/hqdefault.jpgThe Joshua Fund's approach to ministry in Israel and the Arab worldJoel Rosenberg, founder of The Joshua Fund, discusses the organization's mission to invest in Kingdom work in Israel and the Arab Muslim world. He explains their strategy of building relationships and directing resources to strengthen the local church and fulfill the Great Commission, emphasizing compassion for both Israelis and their neighbors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/k9keKRTQ7-s3402https://my.truevi.com/watch/zSL2nPMDu-Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zSL2nPMDu-Y/hqdefault.jpgFrom consumer to contributor: Embracing ownership in the churchThis message challenges the congregation to move beyond a consumer mindset in their faith journey, encouraging active participation and ownership within the church community. Drawing parallels between home and party behavior, the speaker emphasizes the importance of engaging with the needs of others and contributing to the collective good. The sermon uses the story of Nehemiah to illustrate how personal responsibility and anguish for the community's well-being can lead to transformative action and rebuilding.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zSL2nPMDu-Y2116https://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/jQz66GHUkQshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jQz66GHUkQs/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding peace with God through justification in Romans 5This message explores the concept of peace with God as presented in Romans chapter 5, emphasizing that this peace is a forensic, not psychological, state resulting from justification. It highlights how understanding justification resolves internal conflict, silences accusations, and removes the fear of death, fostering a deeper relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jQz66GHUkQs2872https://my.truevi.com/watch/ikDW1NphvUghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ikDW1NphvUg/hqdefault.jpgGod keeps his promisesThis message explores the unwavering faithfulness of God, who always keeps His promises, even when humanity falters. It highlights several specific promises from scripture, including forgiveness, new life, presence in hard times, and the promise of Jesus' return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ikDW1NphvUg1663https://my.truevi.com/watch/34RMUSBnt_4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/34RMUSBnt_4/hqdefault.jpgParenting teenagers: Letting them try out their faithThis video offers theological encouragement for parents of teenagers, emphasizing the need to allow children to test their faith and make their own decisions as they mature. It discusses the tension between a child's need to honor parents and a parent's need to progressively loosen control, avoiding both over-protection and excessive leniency.https://www.youtube.com/embed/34RMUSBnt_4553https://my.truevi.com/watch/On2f9YA8JMchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/On2f9YA8JMc/hqdefault.jpgThe woman and the dragon in Revelation 12This message explores the symbolism of the woman and the dragon in Revelation chapter 12. It delves into the identity of the woman as Israel and Mary, and the dragon as Satan, discussing their roles in the end-time narrative.https://www.youtube.com/embed/On2f9YA8JMc3832https://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/Xt-6-23tq5shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xt-6-23tq5s/hqdefault.jpgBiblical authority as the biggest challenge facing the church todayDr. Jonathan Morrow argues that the core issue facing the church is not cancel culture, sexuality, or justice, but rather the question of biblical authority. He contends that many contemporary challenges stem from a foundational crisis in recognizing and submitting to God's revealed word. This discussion explores the underlying reasons why biblical authority is resisted in today's culture and within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xt-6-23tq5s4246https://my.truevi.com/watch/j_aHzeByFGohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j_aHzeByFGo/hqdefault.jpgNavigating life's darkness with wisdom from Ecclesiastes 11Pastor Jim Thomas explores Ecclesiastes 11:8-10, emphasizing the importance of realism and remembering days of darkness. Drawing from Tim and Kathy Keller's insights, he discusses how to find wisdom in suffering and maintain an eternal perspective amidst life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j_aHzeByFGo564https://my.truevi.com/watch/q37sBvvE7Zchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/q37sBvvE7Zc/hqdefault.jpgGiving thanks in all circumstancesPastor Greg Laurie teaches that Christians are commanded to give thanks in everything, regardless of circumstances. He explains that this attitude of gratitude can change one's life and is a pathway to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q37sBvvE7Zc1628https://my.truevi.com/watch/r74abP4bQ8khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r74abP4bQ8k/hqdefault.jpgGod at work through familyThis sermon explores the concept of God's active involvement in family life, even amidst imperfections and challenges. It emphasizes honoring parents, practicing forgiveness, and trusting God's restorative power for prodigals and difficult family situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r74abP4bQ8k3224https://my.truevi.com/watch/1tjZ0QTun_Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1tjZ0QTun_A/hqdefault.jpgUrbana 22 protocol: Honoring the Miami NationThis video details the Urbana 22 protocol for honoring the Miami Nation, the traditional stewards of the land where the event is held. It explains the significance of approaching indigenous communities with respect and outlines the specific movements of the evening's ceremony, including gift exchange, welcome, prayer, and a blessing song.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1tjZ0QTun_A1461https://my.truevi.com/watch/-nhvL4TL6tghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-nhvL4TL6tg/hqdefault.jpgAlabama Baptists' pro-life partnership with AlaskaThis episode highlights the significant pro-life work taking place through a partnership between Alabama Baptists, the ERLC's Psalm 139 project, and the Alaska Baptist Resource Network. They discuss promoting a culture of life across state lines, especially in abortion-permissive states, and the impact of this long-term partnership.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-nhvL4TL6tg1690https://my.truevi.com/watch/4vdeTeXf6Gshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4vdeTeXf6Gs/hqdefault.jpgFaith as a spiritual muscle: Believing for and trusting inThis message explores faith as a spiritual muscle that needs to be exercised and fed. It distinguishes between "believing for" specific outcomes and the deeper "trusting in" God's character, even when circumstances are difficult. The speaker shares personal experiences and biblical examples to illustrate these two dimensions of faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vdeTeXf6Gs2402https://my.truevi.com/watch/J48k96lDrMAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/J48k96lDrMA/hqdefault.jpgTom Lin's call to commitment at Urbana 15Tom Lin challenges attendees to make several commitments, including long-term missions, making disciples, sharing the Gospel, and serving through prayer. He shares his personal struggles with commitment and encourages listeners to overcome obstacles and say 'yes' to God's call.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J48k96lDrMA570https://my.truevi.com/watch/XJbsXlHCEsIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XJbsXlHCEsI/hqdefault.jpgThe preeminence of Jesus Christ in a complex worldThis message asserts that in a world of increasing complexity and information, the integrating point for understanding and meaning is Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes Christ's person, accomplishments, and promise to return, drawing from Colossians chapter 1, verses 15-20.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJbsXlHCEsI2007https://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/2EKEnwrqOMAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2EKEnwrqOMA/hqdefault.jpgHow a pastor can find spiritual refreshmentHerschel York, dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, addresses the occupational hazard of burnout in ministry. He explains how pastors can continue to pour into others without emptying themselves by maintaining balance and spiritual disciplines. He emphasizes the importance of physical health, financial stewardship, setting boundaries, and recreation, all while loving God's word and God's people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2EKEnwrqOMA800https://my.truevi.com/watch/vUC2lxIZzbMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vUC2lxIZzbM/hqdefault.jpgThe bread of life: Abiding in God's relationshipThis sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the bread of life, emphasizing that eating his flesh and drinking his blood signifies a deep, abiding relationship with God. It highlights God's choice to become human to understand our experiences and offer forgiveness, inviting us to participate in God's ongoing work in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vUC2lxIZzbM734https://my.truevi.com/watch/8KVyZCqabjkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8KVyZCqabjk/hqdefault.jpgThe other covenant in Deuteronomy 29 and 30This lecture explores the interpretive issues surrounding the 'other covenant' mentioned in Deuteronomy 29:1, distinct from the Mosaic Covenant made at Horeb. It examines the traditional view of this as a renewal of the Mosaic Covenant versus the dispensational view of it being a new, distinct covenant, often called the Palestinian Covenant. The discussion highlights the significance of a changed heart for Israel's obedience and future restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8KVyZCqabjk2873https://my.truevi.com/watch/GHXs5qTK7qghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GHXs5qTK7qg/hqdefault.jpgPresenting your body as a living sacrificeThis sermon explores the biblical call to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God, drawing from Romans 12:1. It emphasizes that this surrender encompasses our entire being—body, mind, emotions, talents, and attitudes—and is motivated by God's mercies. The message highlights that this act of consecration is a reasonable and holy service, pleasing to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GHXs5qTK7qg3626https://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/jm1dioix06shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jm1dioix06s/hqdefault.jpgLee Strobel's investigation into evidence for the afterlifeLee Strobel shares his personal near-death experience and his journalistic investigation into the afterlife, exploring the existence of the soul, corroborated near-death experiences, and the resurrection of Jesus. He presents three lines of evidence supporting the biblical account of life after death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jm1dioix06s2426https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZOWF0a6RbR4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZOWF0a6RbR4/hqdefault.jpgFinal thoughts on Colossians: Making Jesus preeminent in all thingsThis session offers concluding reflections on the study of Colossians, emphasizing the call to allow Jesus to have first place in every area of life. It encourages listeners to fully embrace Christ and let His word richly dwell within them, so that all actions and words are done in His name.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZOWF0a6RbR4526https://my.truevi.com/watch/WbaAwIYNYuYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WbaAwIYNYuY/hqdefault.jpgRejecting God's invitations to breakthroughsThis sermon explores instances where individuals reject God's invitations for breakthroughs, often due to disruption or perceived inconvenience. It highlights that saying "no" to God's invitations can lead to forfeiting divine interventions, using biblical examples to illustrate this point.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WbaAwIYNYuY2476https://my.truevi.com/watch/D2TjwebGePkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D2TjwebGePk/hqdefault.jpgGrace United Methodist Church Easter Sunday virtual worship serviceThis virtual worship service from Grace United Methodist Church celebrates Easter Sunday. The pastor, Cathy Green, leads the congregation in prayer, hymns, and scripture readings, focusing on the resurrection of Christ and its meaning for believers today. The service emphasizes the triumph of life over death and the call to share this good news.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D2TjwebGePk2775https://my.truevi.com/watch/jE9vQRJ2nWkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jE9vQRJ2nWk/hqdefault.jpgExamining biblical support for national reparationsThis segment challenges the claim that national reparations are biblical by examining three scriptural passages often cited to support the idea. It encourages listeners to act as Bereans and scrutinize interpretations of scripture regarding reparations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jE9vQRJ2nWk667https://my.truevi.com/watch/vHzpB6AMPYEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vHzpB6AMPYE/hqdefault.jpgThirdmill's partnership with Belhaven University's Master of Arts programRichard Pratt and Jeff Brandon discuss the Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies program at Belhaven University, which utilizes Thirdmill's curriculum. They highlight the program's diverse student body, interdenominational focus, and commitment to equipping students with a biblical and theological framework for ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHzpB6AMPYE2854https://my.truevi.com/watch/8xFDUQ8Uwlwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8xFDUQ8Uwlw/hqdefault.jpgMidweek worship and a message on spiritual warfareThis midweek service from New Hope Oahu features a worship set and a message from Pastor Paul on spiritual warfare. The message explores how to identify and fight against the schemes of the enemy, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God's will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8xFDUQ8Uwlw4554https://my.truevi.com/watch/IdGI23-RiB8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IdGI23-RiB8/hqdefault.jpgMorning prayer for authority, assurance, and anointingPastor Al Toledo shares how a morning of prayer can secure a day of authority over negative voices, provide assurance of God's will, and lead to moments of anointing. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God daily for personal breakthrough and a deeper relationship with Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IdGI23-RiB81777https://my.truevi.com/watch/GrcjIaKU-owhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GrcjIaKU-ow/hqdefault.jpgThe centrality of Jesus Christ in Paul's ethics in 1 CorinthiansThis presentation explores how the Apostle Paul grounds Christian ethics in the person and work of Jesus Christ, particularly as revealed in his letter to the Corinthians. It examines five areas of ethical exhortation in 1 Corinthians, demonstrating how Paul consistently points to Jesus as the foundation, model, and power for authentic Christian behavior.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GrcjIaKU-ow1882https://my.truevi.com/watch/zL_p4SjtkQEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zL_p4SjtkQE/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of application, persuasion, and illustration in preachingThis video emphasizes the critical role of application, persuasion, and illustration in effective preaching. It highlights how these elements move a sermon beyond mere lecturing, making it a living matter that addresses the real-life concerns of the audience. The speaker draws on insights from prominent preachers to demonstrate how these components contribute to a powerful and impactful message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zL_p4SjtkQE5973https://my.truevi.com/watch/RVn8eDfQ2-whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RVn8eDfQ2-w/hqdefault.jpgCorporate spiritual disciplines and the unity of the body of ChristThis is the season finale of Thanksgiving Thursdays, focusing on corporate spiritual disciplines. The discussion highlights the importance of growing in grace together as the body of Christ, drawing from Ephesians 4 and emphasizing practices like worship, prayer, confession, and the Lord's Supper.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVn8eDfQ2-w1398https://my.truevi.com/watch/0rFkZ0NGTCchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0rFkZ0NGTCc/hqdefault.jpgGod is the provider of all that I needA seminary student shares her personal experiences and reflections on God's consistent provision in her life, from financial needs to unexpected gifts. She emphasizes focusing on God's character as a provider amidst fears and anxieties about the future.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0rFkZ0NGTCc487https://my.truevi.com/watch/JwKiUuYNvF0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JwKiUuYNvF0/hqdefault.jpgA Good Friday meditation on the crossThis Good Friday meditation explores the cross from three perspectives: the description in Mark's Gospel, the explanation in Paul's letter to the Romans, and its application to our lives. It emphasizes that Jesus died as a substitute for sinners, demonstrating God's love and justice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JwKiUuYNvF02486https://my.truevi.com/watch/QLCRs4m-hp8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QLCRs4m-hp8/hqdefault.jpgFaith is spiritual resilienceThis message explores the concept of spiritual resilience, drawing lessons from the life of Jacob and other biblical figures. It emphasizes that true faith is not about never falling, but about getting back up after being knocked down, allowing God to build character and fulfill His promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QLCRs4m-hp81964https://my.truevi.com/watch/tMbOo-m7zkwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tMbOo-m7zkw/hqdefault.jpgGod is unchangingThis video introduces the concept of God's attributes, focusing on the attribute of God being unchanging. It explains that God is always the same, steadfast, and trustworthy, contrasting this with how people change over time. The lesson encourages viewers to understand and trust in God's unchanging nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tMbOo-m7zkw892https://my.truevi.com/watch/bpINbRZWBhchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bpINbRZWBhc/hqdefault.jpgBilly Graham discusses evangelism and global ministry at Gordon-ConwellBilly Graham shares insights on the importance of evangelism, the state of the evangelical church, and his experiences in global ministry, including his travels to the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. He emphasizes the need for prayer and continuous study for those in ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bpINbRZWBhc3402https://my.truevi.com/watch/1KPRo9HQu5Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1KPRo9HQu5U/hqdefault.jpgLenten examine: Confession, repentance, and receiving forgivenessThis Lenten examine guides Christians through self-reflection, penitence, and preparation by focusing on the spiritual exchange found in confession, repentance, and receiving forgiveness. It encourages listeners to recognize God's presence, consider their week, and reorient themselves toward God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1KPRo9HQu5U868https://my.truevi.com/watch/SPCX90_Gqxkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SPCX90_Gqxk/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding intersex conditions and the gender binaryThis discussion clarifies the biological reality of intersex conditions, distinguishing them from transgender identity. It explains how intersex individuals are not a third sex but rather experience developmental variations in reproductive anatomy. The conversation also addresses the cultural confusion surrounding these conditions and their implications for understanding the male and female binary.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SPCX90_Gqxk3546https://my.truevi.com/watch/xHNS5TIV-5Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xHNS5TIV-5M/hqdefault.jpg10 questions to ask when choosing a churchThis video offers 10 questions to ask when evaluating a church, emphasizing that the decision should not be based on feelings. It covers essential topics like biblical beliefs, the quality of teaching, the nature of worship, children's ministry, and the church's commitment to outreach and discipleship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xHNS5TIV-5M880https://my.truevi.com/watch/uKM_tKhrbzohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uKM_tKhrbzo/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig responds to objections to penal substitutionary atonementWilliam Lane Craig defines penal substitutionary atonement and addresses criticisms from Andrew Rera's book, "Lamb of the Free." He discusses the penal, substitutionary, and atoning aspects of Christ's death, clarifying distinctions in the meaning of atonement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uKM_tKhrbzo1239https://my.truevi.com/watch/PXGl5KVzagUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PXGl5KVzagU/hqdefault.jpgThe differences between Mormon and Christian definitions of Jesus and graceThis discussion explores the fundamental differences in how Mormonism and traditional Christianity define key theological concepts like Jesus and grace. It highlights how, despite using similar terminology, the underlying meanings diverge significantly, impacting beliefs about salvation and the nature of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PXGl5KVzagU697https://my.truevi.com/watch/kUxyy1x7OTghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kUxyy1x7OTg/hqdefault.jpgWorship and prayer for the Holy Spirit to comeThis video captures a worship service where the congregation sings praises to God and collectively prays for the Holy Spirit to come. The worship leader encourages attendees to open their hands as a sign of receiving from the Lord, emphasizing God's generosity and lavish love. The service culminates in a heartfelt plea for the Holy Spirit to fill the church with joy, peace, love, and glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kUxyy1x7OTg1380https://my.truevi.com/watch/AM9aYzrVSGohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AM9aYzrVSGo/hqdefault.jpgJesus, the true image bearerThis message concludes a series on the story of humanity, focusing on Jesus as the true image bearer of God. It explores how Jesus, as the new Adam, perfectly fulfills humanity's original purpose and identity, demonstrating what humans were created to be and do.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AM9aYzrVSGo3003https://my.truevi.com/watch/GqNNT1HfvuAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GqNNT1HfvuA/hqdefault.jpgThe Old Testament's prayer manualThe Psalms serve as the Old Testament's prayer manual, offering an extensive record of God's people's prayers and a model for how to pray. They welcome believers to approach God with complete honesty, regardless of their struggles or doubts. This honesty is exemplified by the chaotic and personal nature of the Psalms, which include expressions of praise, anguish, questions, and doubt.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GqNNT1HfvuA334https://my.truevi.com/watch/nxnc08NFqfMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nxnc08NFqfM/hqdefault.jpgAlexander Maclaren on the importance of preachingTom Nettles discusses Alexander Maclaren's insights on preaching, focusing on a sermon where Maclaren comments on the word "preach" and the substance of the message. Maclaren emphasizes that the preacher is a crier, delivering God's word with urgency and earnestness, not personal imaginings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nxnc08NFqfM484https://my.truevi.com/watch/5CcY_16POnchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5CcY_16POnc/hqdefault.jpgA behind-the-scenes look at Summit Worldview ConferenceJ. Warner Wallace offers a glimpse into the Summit Worldview Conference, a two-week immersive program designed to equip young people with a robust Christian worldview. He highlights the conference's approach to teaching the evidential truth of Christianity and its focus on community and relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5CcY_16POnc1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/QOUEPmC4lVkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QOUEPmC4lVk/hqdefault.jpgNuestra principal necesidad como iglesiaEste mensaje explora la idea de que el deseo de más de la presencia de Dios es un signo de salud espiritual. Se enfatiza que, aunque las bendiciones son importantes, la presencia de Dios es indispensable y requiere una "cirugía radical" en nuestras vidas para eliminar el pecado. La presencia de Dios es la marca distintiva de la iglesia.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QOUEPmC4lVk4371https://my.truevi.com/watch/plk3Aal1h_chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/plk3Aal1h_c/hqdefault.jpgBecoming a contributor, not a critic, in the local churchThis message challenges believers to shift their perspective from being consumers to contributors within their local church. It uses an analogy of reviewing a dinner invitation to highlight the common tendency to critique church experiences rather than actively participating and serving. The speaker encourages self-reflection on whether one has judged the church, found it wanting, and become dismissive of the bride of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/plk3Aal1h_c435https://my.truevi.com/watch/qj4t2Mv74qAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qj4t2Mv74qA/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical principle of reaping and sowingThis sermon explores the biblical principle of reaping and sowing, emphasizing that individuals are always choosing what they sow and will always reap what they sow, whether good or bad. It highlights that God is not mocked and that we cannot deceive ourselves about the consequences of our actions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qj4t2Mv74qA4435https://my.truevi.com/watch/V4dhRxIqKckhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/V4dhRxIqKck/hqdefault.jpgThe hour of destiny: Not on a pedestal, but on a poleThis sermon explores the concept of 'the hour' in Jesus's life, contrasting his brothers' and Mary's desire for public recognition with Jesus's understanding of his true destiny. It argues that true fulfillment comes not from seeking fame or a 'pedestal,' but from embracing a life of service and sacrifice, symbolized by being 'lifted up on a pole.'https://www.youtube.com/embed/V4dhRxIqKck1953https://my.truevi.com/watch/K_sNnDo3lkMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K_sNnDo3lkM/hqdefault.jpgPlanning, prosperity, and patience in light of Christ's returnThis sermon explores James 4:13-5:12, addressing three key areas: making plans with a "Lord willing" attitude, using prosperity for God's glory rather than hoarding, and cultivating patience in anticipation of Christ's certain return. It emphasizes that while the future is uncertain, the Lord's coming is sure, providing stability for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_sNnDo3lkM2115https://my.truevi.com/watch/d8qIuXwWb_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d8qIuXwWb_o/hqdefault.jpgGod's master plan in the ExodusThis sermon explores how God's master plan is evident in the story of Moses' birth and early life, even when God's presence is not overtly mentioned. It highlights how God uses unlikely individuals and circumstances to fulfill his purposes, setting the stage for the Exodus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8qIuXwWb_o2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/GTU3o7J_1tUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GTU3o7J_1tU/hqdefault.jpgThe name of Jesus brings life and healingThis sermon emphasizes the power of the name of Jesus to bring life, healing, and salvation. It highlights how calling on His name can lead to transformation, overcome challenges, and bring spiritual awakening. The message encourages listeners to embrace and declare the name of Jesus in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GTU3o7J_1tU3516https://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/j7DcB7I4m4Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j7DcB7I4m4U/hqdefault.jpgMicah's warning of judgment and hopeThis sermon examines the prophet Micah's message to both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. It highlights Micah's three-part pattern of warning, judgment, and hope, focusing on the initial warning against idolatry and syncretism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j7DcB7I4m4U2129https://my.truevi.com/watch/MizCtcpWyfQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MizCtcpWyfQ/hqdefault.jpgTrinity Sunday worship serviceThis worship service for Trinity Sunday includes a sermon on Isaiah's vision of God, drawing parallels to contemporary challenges and the call to service. The service features hymns, prayers, and an affirmation of faith through the Apostles' Creed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MizCtcpWyfQ3536https://my.truevi.com/watch/z5XJMJFJSD4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5XJMJFJSD4/hqdefault.jpgThe secret of contentment in all circumstancesThis message explores Paul's teaching on contentment from Philippians 4:10-13, revealing it as a secret learned through practice, not circumstance. It contrasts true contentment with false, short-lived satisfactions, emphasizing that genuine contentment is rooted in Christ and God's original intention for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5XJMJFJSD42005https://my.truevi.com/watch/ANKINj8yMrghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ANKINj8yMrg/hqdefault.jpgGod's general revelation and the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrectionThis video discusses God's general revelation through nature and conscience, which provides a moral framework for all humanity. It then presents historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, including his crucifixion, burial, empty tomb, post-mortem appearances, and the disciples' sudden belief.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ANKINj8yMrg441https://my.truevi.com/watch/ngC1561198chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ngC1561198c/hqdefault.jpgAugust 30, 2020 8:30 AM serviceThis is a recording of the 8:30 AM worship service from August 30, 2020. The service includes announcements, a prayer, the Apostles' Creed, a prayer of confession, and a scripture reading from Haggai chapter 2.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ngC1561198c1791https://my.truevi.com/watch/2FTatscZ6vEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2FTatscZ6vE/hqdefault.jpgResponding to opposition with trust, rest, and longingThis sermon explores Psalm 17, offering a blueprint for how believers should respond when facing opposition for their faith. Drawing lessons from David's example, it encourages trusting in God's ultimate vindication, resting in His loving protection, and longing for His eternal presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2FTatscZ6vE2116https://my.truevi.com/watch/jIHndxO3uQMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIHndxO3uQM/hqdefault.jpgJonah chapter 1: God's plan of redemptionThis sermon examines Jonah chapter 1, highlighting God's global plan of redemption and how it is advanced through imperfect people. The speaker contrasts Jonah's disobedience and lack of compassion with God's consistent character of mercy and his use of even a rebellious prophet to achieve his purposes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jIHndxO3uQM2020https://my.truevi.com/watch/jfsFrdQF9S8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jfsFrdQF9S8/hqdefault.jpgThe difference between lament and grumblingThis video addresses a viewer's question about the distinction between sinful grumbling and righteous lament, as seen in biblical texts. It explores examples from Philippians 2:14-15 and 1 Corinthians 10:9-10 regarding grumbling, contrasting them with the laments found in the Psalms. The core difference is identified as the posture of pride versus humility before God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jfsFrdQF9S8362https://my.truevi.com/watch/4djbvuu4OGkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4djbvuu4OGk/hqdefault.jpgThe glory of Christ's birth in weaknessThis sermon explores the profound contrast between the glorious, supernatural events surrounding Christ's birth and the humble, common circumstances in which it occurred. It emphasizes that God's glory is often revealed through apparent weakness and calls believers to embrace this truth in their discipleship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4djbvuu4OGk2297https://my.truevi.com/watch/OulG9uitVlQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OulG9uitVlQ/hqdefault.jpgManasseh's U-turn: From worst king to God's mercyThis message explores the life of King Manasseh, Judah's longest-reigning king, who initially led his people into deep idolatry and evil. Despite his wickedness, God's persistent pursuit led Manasseh to a profound repentance and a dramatic turnaround, demonstrating God's unfathomable mercy and power to transform even the worst of sinners.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OulG9uitVlQ2022https://my.truevi.com/watch/8LUamRdQBZEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8LUamRdQBZE/hqdefault.jpgThe Psalms are only valid in ChristThis lecture argues that the Psalms are not a general spirituality but are valid only in Christ. It is only in Christ that our prayers and praises are heard. The speaker emphasizes that without Christ, all prayer and praise are meaningless and invalid.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8LUamRdQBZE2986https://my.truevi.com/watch/4VvHEyhkAgQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4VvHEyhkAgQ/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the Lord's Prayer: Our FatherThis Wednesday Noon Prayer session explores the opening words of the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father." The discussion emphasizes the corporate nature of prayer and the intimate relationship believers share with God as their loving, omnipresent Father.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4VvHEyhkAgQ666https://my.truevi.com/watch/aGU_NJ_d9Aohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aGU_NJ_d9Ao/hqdefault.jpgA high view of God leads to high worship and holy livingThis video explores the direct connection between one's understanding of God and their Christian walk. A high view of God is presented as leading to high worship and holy living, while a low view of God results in trivial worship and a low existence. The speaker challenges viewers to consider their own view of God and its impact on their spiritual life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aGU_NJ_d9Ao492https://my.truevi.com/watch/OeUU18a4z94https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OeUU18a4z94/hqdefault.jpgThe greatest conspiracy of all time: Jesus' resurrectionThis message explores the concept of conspiracy, tracing its etymology and applying it to the historical and theological claims surrounding Jesus' resurrection. It delves into the skepticism and disbelief surrounding this pivotal event, highlighting how the religious leaders and even the disciples initially reacted to the news.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OeUU18a4z944513https://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/Pq_1OmqUimohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pq_1OmqUimo/hqdefault.jpgJoseph's righteousness looked like kindnessThis sermon explores the character of Joseph, highlighting how his righteousness was demonstrated through kindness and a willingness to cover shame. It emphasizes that Joseph's decision to accept Mary and Jesus, despite the societal cost, was an act of faith over fear.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pq_1OmqUimo3989https://my.truevi.com/watch/7NUgZzd32LAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7NUgZzd32LA/hqdefault.jpgDigging deeper into faithThis message encourages believers to move beyond superficial faith by embracing the full gospel, which includes acknowledging hurt and pain. It emphasizes the importance of delighting in God's law and inhabiting the ground where one is planted to cultivate deep, enduring faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7NUgZzd32LA2708https://my.truevi.com/watch/RLIIP32tSGEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RLIIP32tSGE/hqdefault.jpgTwenty-one principles of civil government for ChristiansThis message outlines 21 biblical principles concerning civil government that Christians should understand. It emphasizes that civil government is a blessing from God, not a necessary evil, and that rulers are God's servants. The discussion also covers the importance of honoring rulers while recognizing the necessity of civil disobedience when God's commands are at stake.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RLIIP32tSGE3454https://my.truevi.com/watch/dMNNsXiPldAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dMNNsXiPldA/hqdefault.jpgWhat is your price?This message explores the concept of 'price' in our lives, examining what people are willing to sacrifice for material gain. It challenges listeners to consider their values and the true cost of their decisions, drawing parallels to the biblical understanding of greed and generosity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dMNNsXiPldA7264https://my.truevi.com/watch/2CI3PJUEVBAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2CI3PJUEVBA/hqdefault.jpgThe five foundations for planting a churchTony Merida outlines five foundational reasons for planting churches, emphasizing that church planting aligns with God's purpose to have a people for himself. He explains how the Great Commission and the New Testament's focus on church plants support this endeavor. Merida also discusses Paul's urban church planting methodology and the importance of a church planter's calling and commendation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2CI3PJUEVBA3960https://my.truevi.com/watch/O0OW-rIBUoEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O0OW-rIBUoE/hqdefault.jpgThe Gosnell conviction highlights legal schizophreniaDoug Wilson discusses how the conviction of Kermit Gosnell, despite being carried out by a pro-choice jury, exposes the arbitrary and contradictory nature of abortion laws. He argues that the case reveals a societal legal schizophrenia regarding when a human life is considered worthy of protection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O0OW-rIBUoE300https://my.truevi.com/watch/nrKosUnDmfEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nrKosUnDmfE/hqdefault.jpgThe blessed man's foundation, fruit, and future in Psalm 1This sermon explores Psalm 1, detailing the foundation of the blessed man, which is delighting in and meditating on God's law. It contrasts this with the wicked, illustrating the blessed man's fruitfulness in all seasons and his secure future of being known by God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrKosUnDmfE1936https://my.truevi.com/watch/--L4R5-Yk3whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/--L4R5-Yk3w/hqdefault.jpgGod's gentle justice for the bruised reed and smoldering wickThis devotional reflects on Isaiah 42, highlighting God's gentle and compassionate nature. It emphasizes that God sees value in us even in weakness, bringing justice and hope to those who feel bruised or burned out. The passage encourages resting in the truth of God's unwavering support.https://www.youtube.com/embed/--L4R5-Yk3w593https://my.truevi.com/watch/v9ZQC5g977khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/v9ZQC5g977k/hqdefault.jpgApplying biblical teaching to women's roles in ministry and societyThis video applies biblical teaching to specific questions about women's roles in ministry, marriage, and society. It is the culmination of a two-year research project, offering practical application based on extensive study of various viewpoints.https://www.youtube.com/embed/v9ZQC5g977k15670https://my.truevi.com/watch/gHSW9P6zxDUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gHSW9P6zxDU/hqdefault.jpgThe five heavenly crowns believers can receiveThis video describes five heavenly crowns mentioned in the New Testament that will be awarded to believers. These crowns are the imperishable crown, the crown of rejoicing, the crown of righteousness, the crown of glory, and the crown of life. The Greek word for crown, "stefanos," signifies a badge of royalty, a prize, or a symbol of honor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gHSW9P6zxDU369https://my.truevi.com/watch/2ghW33OPl_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2ghW33OPl_o/hqdefault.jpgThe Council of Chalcedon and kenotic ChristologyThis discussion reviews the Council of Chalcedon's statement on the person of Christ, which settled controversies between Alexandrian and Antiochene Christology. It then examines kenotic Christology, a non-Chalcedonian approach that posits Christ emptied himself of divine attributes during the incarnation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ghW33OPl_o2434https://my.truevi.com/watch/ziTlojXXFDkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ziTlojXXFDk/hqdefault.jpgA ten-point self-examination from 1 John to know if you are in the faithThis segment of Wretched Radio presents a ten-point self-examination derived from the book of 1 John. The test helps listeners assess their spiritual state by considering various aspects of Christian belief and practice. It encourages self-reflection and growth in holiness, distinguishing between true converts and false converts based on their response to the examination.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ziTlojXXFDk710https://my.truevi.com/watch/oxFuVhKlYeIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oxFuVhKlYeI/hqdefault.jpgThe wonderful presence of God in the new heaven and new earthThis message explores the wonderful nature of the new heaven and new earth, focusing on God's personal presence among His people. It highlights that the greatest joy of heaven is the restoration of perfect communion and fellowship with God, a relationship lost at the Fall.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oxFuVhKlYeI3218https://my.truevi.com/watch/q1GVsxcCMochttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/q1GVsxcCMoc/hqdefault.jpgThe true motive for coming to ChristThis video explains the difference between seeking comfort in Christ and coming to Him for salvation from God's wrath. It uses an analogy of a parachute to illustrate the importance of understanding the true reason for faith. The discussion highlights that genuine faith, rooted in salvation from sin, leads to unwavering commitment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q1GVsxcCMoc405https://my.truevi.com/watch/UnPbFoAvMSkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UnPbFoAvMSk/hqdefault.jpgFoundations for fathers: The Bible is sufficientThis episode, from a series on foundations for fathers, establishes the sufficiency of the Bible for raising children. It argues that Scripture provides all necessary information for biblical parenting, contrasting this with worldly methods like "timeouts." The discussion emphasizes that the Bible is sufficient to equip parents to instruct, reprove, and correct their children.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UnPbFoAvMSk3041https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yp79dzLu9owhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yp79dzLu9ow/hqdefault.jpgLa justicia de Dios en el perdón de pecadosEste mensaje explora cómo la salvación no solo demuestra la misericordia de Dios, sino que también magnifica su justicia. Se examina el concepto de Cristo como abogado celestial, defendiendo a los creyentes ante el Padre y respondiendo a las acusaciones de Satanás, todo ello fundamentado en la justicia divina.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yp79dzLu9ow3159https://my.truevi.com/watch/yJ1v8criKD4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yJ1v8criKD4/hqdefault.jpgJesus, a friend who absorbs doubtsThis message explores the nature of friendship, particularly among men, and contrasts it with the unwavering friendship of Jesus. It highlights how Jesus responds to doubt and questions from his friends, using the example of John the Baptist.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yJ1v8criKD4942https://my.truevi.com/watch/RT_AewPSlIAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RT_AewPSlIA/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding disagreements on the COVID-19 responseThis segment explores the underlying reasons for differing opinions on the COVID-19 response, highlighting how individual attitudes, experiences, and presuppositions shape interpretations of data and policy. It emphasizes that these disagreements stem from deeper worldview differences rather than just statistical interpretations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RT_AewPSlIA673https://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/yzGVIcUUBGohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yzGVIcUUBGo/hqdefault.jpgYou have come to your royal position for such a time as thisThis sermon explores the biblical story of Esther, highlighting how she was called to a purpose beyond her personal desires. It challenges listeners to identify their own divine calling, emphasizing that while societal problems may not be their fault, it is their time to act and contribute to God's redemptive plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yzGVIcUUBGo2554https://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/vLSLWSHpDZ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vLSLWSHpDZ0/hqdefault.jpgOur brief and broken lives are redeemed through wisdom and graceThis sermon explores Psalm 90, written by Moses, to understand the brevity and brokenness of human life under God's wrath. It emphasizes that wisdom, gained through the fear of the Lord, and God's grace are essential for redeeming our fleeting existence. The message encourages listeners to reflect on how they invest their days and to rejoice in God's mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vLSLWSHpDZ02372https://my.truevi.com/watch/4qSDRmVFwnkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4qSDRmVFwnk/hqdefault.jpgGiving as an act of obedience and faithThis message explores the concept of giving within a Christian context, emphasizing that tithes and offerings are not merely financial transactions. Instead, they are presented as acts of obedience and faith that contribute to spiritual growth and a deeper resemblance to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4qSDRmVFwnk6662https://my.truevi.com/watch/49E7IQ-Gh-Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/49E7IQ-Gh-U/hqdefault.jpgDoris Stam on the unity of the body of Christ and God's abundanceDoris Stam shares her experiences with the Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian community, including her time in Jordan during the pandemic. She discusses the unifying power of music and scripture, and the importance of moving beyond personal comfort to a deeper maturity in Christ. Doris also reflects on God's abundant grace and sufficiency in all circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/49E7IQ-Gh-U812https://my.truevi.com/watch/SUSOM9pMV44https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SUSOM9pMV44/hqdefault.jpgStrengthening ourselves in the Lord for spiritual warfareThis message introduces the topic of spiritual warfare, emphasizing the need for believers to be strong in the Lord before engaging in battle. It highlights that God has provided the necessary power and equipment, but believers must actively use them to defeat the enemy. The teaching also identifies the enemy as Satan and his organized army of fallen angels, stressing the importance of understanding their nature and tactics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SUSOM9pMV443221https://my.truevi.com/watch/OMTBE34bopEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OMTBE34bopE/hqdefault.jpgThe power to make disciplesPastor Greg Laurie teaches that the Great Commission is a command for every follower of Jesus to make disciples. He explains that this calling requires divine power, which God provides through the Holy Spirit to those who ask.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OMTBE34bopE1367https://my.truevi.com/watch/-c05OvqtnM4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-c05OvqtnM4/hqdefault.jpgGod's shocking compassion for his enemiesThis message explores the profound and unexpected compassion of God, contrasting it with human responses to mistreatment. It delves into Hosea 11 to reveal God's tender heart toward a rebellious Israel, highlighting that His compassion is not a choice but an intrinsic part of His divine nature, made possible through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-c05OvqtnM42033https://my.truevi.com/watch/4F3ad-JysOUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4F3ad-JysOU/hqdefault.jpgThe secret to contentment is found in the way a believer thinksPastor Greg Lori explains that contentment is not tied to circumstances but to a believer's mindset. Drawing from Paul's letter to the Philippians, he emphasizes that true contentment is learned and comes from rejoicing in the Lord, taking life as it comes, and knowing Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4F3ad-JysOU1655https://my.truevi.com/watch/PBBNRLt_3ywhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PBBNRLt_3yw/hqdefault.jpgGratitude is a choice, not tied to circumstancesNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that true gratitude is a conscious choice, independent of temporal circumstances or what can be taken away. She emphasizes that a grateful attitude is a grace-infused lifestyle, contrasting it with the ingratitude seen in the world and in biblical examples.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PBBNRLt_3yw1659https://my.truevi.com/watch/eqBUrgoKZCchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eqBUrgoKZCc/hqdefault.jpgArchaeological evidence for the Book of EstherThis episode explores archaeological findings from Susa, including an inscription from King Darius and a gold lion's head bracelet, that corroborate details found in the Book of Esther. The hosts discuss how these discoveries affirm the Bible's historical accuracy and trustworthiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eqBUrgoKZCc1044https://my.truevi.com/watch/6a1HxhsKQbohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6a1HxhsKQbo/hqdefault.jpgEphesians 4:17-32: You are not who you wereThis sermon explores Ephesians 4:17-32, emphasizing that believers are no longer defined by their past sins but are called to live a new life in Christ. It highlights the significance of baptism as a map for daily living, encouraging the putting off of the old self and the putting on of the new self through the renewal of the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6a1HxhsKQbo2273https://my.truevi.com/watch/RIjo_X18T5chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RIjo_X18T5c/hqdefault.jpgDivine Providence: Reconciling God's sovereignty and human freedomThis video explores the doctrine of Divine Providence, focusing on the apparent tension between God's sovereignty and human freedom. It examines biblical data supporting both concepts and introduces three theological views—Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism—that attempt to reconcile them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RIjo_X18T5c1553https://my.truevi.com/watch/s_QcR9kQfIAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/s_QcR9kQfIA/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding biblical heaven: Beyond common misconceptionsThis video addresses common anxieties and misconceptions about heaven, contrasting popular ideas with biblical teachings. It explores the nature of the 'now heaven' versus the 'eternal heaven,' including the concept of resurrected bodies and a new earth, emphasizing the dynamic and joyful nature of eternity in God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/s_QcR9kQfIA7046https://my.truevi.com/watch/qvcWio2saZMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qvcWio2saZM/hqdefault.jpgResponding to questions about gay church and biblical truthRay Comfort and Mark Spence address an email from a viewer asking if it is wrong to attend a church that accepts gay people into ministry and performs gay marriages. They discuss the redefinition of terms like "gay" and "adultery," the concept of being "born gay," and the importance of adhering to biblical truth regarding sin and salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qvcWio2saZM1692https://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/8nPrDsB0l0chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8nPrDsB0l0c/hqdefault.jpgGod, the future, and you: Daniel's vision of heaven and the books of recordPastor Greg Laurie explores Daniel's vision of God as the Ancient of Days, offering a glimpse into heaven itself. He discusses the books of record in heaven, including a record of faithful deeds, a book of sorrows, and the all-important Book of Life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8nPrDsB0l0c1715https://my.truevi.com/watch/wC1nJqBm21khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wC1nJqBm21k/hqdefault.jpgBlock diagramming for understanding biblical textsThis video explains how to use block diagramming to visually display the flow of an author's thought and argument in biblical texts. The method helps identify key markers and the physical relationship of phrases and clauses to each other, leading to a deeper understanding of the text's meaning.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wC1nJqBm21k2669https://my.truevi.com/watch/ENLyNE1qIc8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ENLyNE1qIc8/hqdefault.jpgThe Exodus Way: Visualizing the journey with board game aestheticsAnimators discuss the creative process behind 'The Exodus Way' video, focusing on how board game elements and 'doodle deluxe' style were used to visualize the three-part journey: the way out, the way through, and the way in. They explain how visual cues like path shapes and character designs communicate themes of slavery, uncertainty, and safety.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ENLyNE1qIc8556https://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/8W5np8HZh1ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8W5np8HZh1o/hqdefault.jpgJohn's declarations about JesusThis passage from John 1:29-34 presents John the Baptist's declarations about Jesus. John identifies Jesus as the sacrificial lamb, the eternal one, the one anointed by the Holy Spirit, and the Son of God. These declarations are presented as foundational truths for those who would trust in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8W5np8HZh1o325https://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/MwDHw7UiNcEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MwDHw7UiNcE/hqdefault.jpgGod's definition of happinessThis message explores the concept of happiness, contrasting worldly views with a biblical understanding. It emphasizes that true and lasting happiness is found in Christ, even amidst life's difficulties, and is rooted in God's own happy nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MwDHw7UiNcE3087https://my.truevi.com/watch/h6gABtkL6GAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/h6gABtkL6GA/hqdefault.jpgGod's divine reversal in the book of JobThis message explores the book of Job, highlighting how God allows trials to refine believers and ultimately brings about a "divine reversal." It emphasizes that God is present through suffering and uses these experiences to bring Him glory and strengthen faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h6gABtkL6GA2011https://my.truevi.com/watch/ob_nOtpHhl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ob_nOtpHhl0/hqdefault.jpgWhy young people are leaving the church and how to respondThis podcast episode explores the reasons why young people are disaffiliating from the Christian faith, citing irrelevance, inauthenticity, and unloving behavior within the church. It also discusses the importance of relational discipleship and parents taking ownership of their children's spiritual formation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ob_nOtpHhl02146https://my.truevi.com/watch/Zr7f3Ez3tkshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zr7f3Ez3tks/hqdefault.jpgMark Spence explains presuppositional apologeticsMark Spence defines presuppositional apologetics as challenging a person's worldview rather than relying solely on evidence. He explains that this approach acknowledges everyone inherently knows God exists, as stated in Romans 1, and therefore focuses on the non-believer's suppression of that truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zr7f3Ez3tks1745https://my.truevi.com/watch/gTiWoNuhfkUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gTiWoNuhfkU/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort discusses his book, So Many Lions, So Few DanielsRay Comfort joins J. Warner Wallace to discuss his book, "So Many Lions, So Few Daniels." Comfort shares the inspiration behind the book, which aims to encourage Christians to boldly share their faith in a challenging cultural landscape. He also explains his approach to evangelism, emphasizing the importance of addressing the conscience rather than solely the intellect.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gTiWoNuhfkU1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/olBim-3K4JAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/olBim-3K4JA/hqdefault.jpgThe harvest is great, but the laborers are fewThis message from Luke 10 explores Jesus' instructions to the seventy disciples he sent out. It emphasizes the abundance of spiritual harvest and the scarcity of workers, urging believers to pray for more laborers and to recognize their own calling to expand God's kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/olBim-3K4JA5490https://my.truevi.com/watch/N1wiJ5YQVAIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N1wiJ5YQVAI/hqdefault.jpgThe spiritual heart defect and God's antidoteThis sermon explores the spiritual heart defect that affects all humanity, describing it as being "dead in trespasses and sins." It then presents God's antidote: His rich mercy and great love, which make us alive together with Christ through grace, not by our own works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N1wiJ5YQVAI2381https://my.truevi.com/watch/xI6CQdfHv6Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xI6CQdfHv6E/hqdefault.jpgAndy Wilson discusses his brain tumor diagnosis and Christian contentmentAndy Wilson, author and filmmaker, joins Rachel Jenkins and Rebecca Merkel to share his recent brain tumor diagnosis. He reflects on how his faith informs his perspective on suffering and the biblical understanding of emotions during trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xI6CQdfHv6E2024https://my.truevi.com/watch/tfdyRDbsN6chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tfdyRDbsN6c/hqdefault.jpgThe two coal fires in John's GospelThis sermon examines two distinct coal fires described in John's Gospel, one at the high priest's house and another on the shore after Jesus' resurrection. It explores the parallels and contrasts between these settings, particularly in relation to Peter's denial and subsequent restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tfdyRDbsN6c3117https://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/LZY9aAysycQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LZY9aAysycQ/hqdefault.jpgThe wrong way and the right way to handle our treasureThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on treasure from Matthew 6:19-21, contrasting the temporary nature of earthly possessions with the eternal value of heavenly treasures. It challenges listeners to consider where their focus lies and to embrace a generous life, recognizing that all possessions are blessings from God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LZY9aAysycQ4541https://my.truevi.com/watch/JrYUIHqiKzYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JrYUIHqiKzY/hqdefault.jpgTrusting in the promise of Jesus during AdventThis sermon introduces the Advent season by exploring Luke 21:25-36. It emphasizes that while the world is broken, followers of Jesus can find present and future hope by anchoring their hearts in His trustworthy promises, which have been consistently fulfilled.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JrYUIHqiKzY4902https://my.truevi.com/watch/dDsXPYR19uUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dDsXPYR19uU/hqdefault.jpgPoetic knowledge: Knowing by means of addition, not subtractionThis talk introduces the concept of poetic knowledge, contrasting it with a Hellenistic, analytic approach. Poetic knowledge seeks understanding through accumulation and layering, rather than by abstracting and defining through subtraction. It emphasizes a holistic, experiential understanding, particularly in the context of Christian wisdom and ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDsXPYR19uU3386https://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/Z6qmtTjshmYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z6qmtTjshmY/hqdefault.jpgBold and specific prayerThis sermon explores the power of bold and specific prayer, drawing examples from Abraham's servant and contemporary experiences. It emphasizes that such prayer arises from trust in God and trains our eyes to see God's actions in the world around us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z6qmtTjshmY869https://my.truevi.com/watch/ev2BTT_TW1khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ev2BTT_TW1k/hqdefault.jpgTheistic evolution, Daughter of Time, and hamartiaThis episode discusses the theological and logical problems with theistic evolution, particularly concerning the origin of death and the historicity of Adam and Eve. It also reviews Josephine Tey's "Daughter of Time," a historical whodunit about Richard III, and concludes with a reflection on the concept of sin (hamartia) as presented in the book of Revelation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ev2BTT_TW1k1104https://my.truevi.com/watch/fCcUjqTSgJQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fCcUjqTSgJQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Sermon on the Mount: When you giveThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on giving from the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that giving is an expected part of a faithful life. It challenges listeners to consider their audience and attention in giving, focusing on God rather than human recognition or earthly possessions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fCcUjqTSgJQ5891https://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/bJOO_bHl9SUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bJOO_bHl9SU/hqdefault.jpgThe multiple horizons of Jerusalem and the temple in scriptureThis sermon explores the evolving meaning of Jerusalem and the temple throughout scripture, from the literal city and physical structure in the Old Testament to Jesus as the true temple, the church as God's temple, and the New Jerusalem in Revelation. It highlights how these different "horizons" inform a Christian understanding of Psalm 122.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bJOO_bHl9SU2212https://my.truevi.com/watch/46_3eLptFh8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/46_3eLptFh8/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the signs of the times and the gospel messageThis video discusses the chronological order of end-time signs as presented in Matthew 24 and Luke 21, distinguishing between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the age. It then transitions to a street evangelism encounter where the Ten Commandments are used to demonstrate sin, leading to a presentation of the gospel and the offer of salvation through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/46_3eLptFh8641https://my.truevi.com/watch/hb3GAUzM1MMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hb3GAUzM1MM/hqdefault.jpgDavid's desire for God in the wildernessThis sermon explores Psalm 63, focusing on David's deep desire for God even amidst the wilderness of his life. It highlights how David's thirst for God was ultimately satisfied in God, leading to fervent praise. The message encourages listeners to seek God's presence and find satisfaction in Him during their own challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hb3GAUzM1MM2129https://my.truevi.com/watch/x4QFJiecepEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/x4QFJiecepE/hqdefault.jpgRaising children to be in but not of the worldThis talk explores the challenge Christian parents face in raising children who are neither naive about the world's sin nor fully immersed in it. It discusses how to prepare children to live in a sinful world while desiring what honors God, navigating the space between being hopelessly naive and overly worldly.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x4QFJiecepE472https://my.truevi.com/watch/EETggt4Nqi8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EETggt4Nqi8/hqdefault.jpgThe religious nature of climate change predictions and the foundations of social orderThis episode explores the religious nature of climate change predictions, comparing them to failed prophetic predictions within Christianity. It also reviews R.J. Rushdoony's "The Foundations of Social Order," highlighting the connection between early church theological decisions and Western civilization's political and theological history. The discussion emphasizes the importance of Chalcedonian Christology in distinguishing God from creation and its impact on societal order.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EETggt4Nqi8912https://my.truevi.com/watch/SsVxxAo7zl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SsVxxAo7zl0/hqdefault.jpgJ.I. Packer on humanity created in the image of GodPastor Jim Thomas reads from J.I. Packer's writings, reflecting on humanity being created in the image of God. He discusses how this truth impacts our dignity, destiny, and freedom, and challenges listeners to consider how they view their own choices and the worth of others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SsVxxAo7zl0635https://my.truevi.com/watch/5x3s_SHUR5shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5x3s_SHUR5s/hqdefault.jpgOld Testament literary approaches and the unity of IsaiahThis lecture discusses various literary approaches to Old Testament study, including source criticism, the inherent ambiguity of literature, and narrative criticism. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the unity of the book of Isaiah and how to defend it against critical theories.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5x3s_SHUR5s4502https://my.truevi.com/watch/m7lMq1re7lchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/m7lMq1re7lc/hqdefault.jpgThe vision of God fuels passion for missionThis sermon explores how a profound vision of God's sovereignty and authority is essential for sustaining and expanding missionary efforts. It emphasizes that true mission arises from a deep understanding of God's character, rather than solely from human effort or emotion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/m7lMq1re7lc2637https://my.truevi.com/watch/5IpDwjdOPQ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5IpDwjdOPQ0/hqdefault.jpgThe Kingdom of Heaven: Repentance, fruit, and the Holy SpiritThis sermon introduces a new series exploring the phrase "Kingdom of Heaven" in the Gospel of Matthew. It emphasizes that the Kingdom requires repentance, which leads to bearing good fruit, and that living a Kingdom life is empowered by the Holy Spirit. The message encourages listeners to make Jesus the foundation of their lives, not just an addition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5IpDwjdOPQ03328https://my.truevi.com/watch/kfxAKFp0ryshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kfxAKFp0rys/hqdefault.jpgThe oldest recorded song in human history is about praising GodThis podcast episode discusses the significance of the song of Moses as the oldest recorded song in human history. It explores how this ancient song is a testament to praising God for His love, goodness, guidance, power, and deliverance, and how it reflects themes of worship and faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kfxAKFp0rys1417https://my.truevi.com/watch/BWkdmDCcplchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BWkdmDCcplc/hqdefault.jpgThe dangers of the 'God told me' mentalityThis segment explores the potential negative consequences when individuals claim direct divine revelation, citing a judge's intervention in a jury deliberation and the broader implications for the neo-Reformed movement. It questions the sufficiency of scripture when personal experiences are elevated to divine commands, leading to concerning outcomes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BWkdmDCcplc686https://my.truevi.com/watch/qbkR0AoTGgkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qbkR0AoTGgk/hqdefault.jpgThe early church's growing pains and the apostles' response in Acts 6:1-7The early church experienced rapid growth, leading to internal conflict over resource allocation between Hellenistic and Hebraic widows. The apostles addressed this challenge by empowering Spirit-filled and wise leaders from the Hellenistic community to ensure equitable distribution, allowing the apostles to remain focused on prayer and the ministry of the word. This solution fostered unity and led to further multiplication of the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbkR0AoTGgk2235https://my.truevi.com/watch/goSJ3V8Kg4ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/goSJ3V8Kg4g/hqdefault.jpgTwo individuals share their experiences with abortion and finding forgivenessA man recounts his involvement in multiple abortions, including one at 15 and another at 16, and later paying for two more. A woman describes her abortion experience at school and the subsequent emotional and spiritual struggles, including drug use, before finding forgiveness through Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/goSJ3V8Kg4g434https://my.truevi.com/watch/y_Gz2uTTN-shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y_Gz2uTTN-s/hqdefault.jpgThe blessed life: Attributes and promises from the BeatitudesThis sermon explores the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, focusing on eight statements Jesus makes about living a blessed life. It examines the attributes of those who experience God's favor, categorized by dependence on God and love for others, and the eternal and temporal promises associated with these characteristics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y_Gz2uTTN-s4655https://my.truevi.com/watch/qrNeTf-nUr0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qrNeTf-nUr0/hqdefault.jpgHow to move to Moscow: Love one another ferventlyThis message, titled "How to move to Moscow," applies in a broader sense than simply calling moving vans. It's a joint project for everyone already here, entailing how to act on faith and trust. The core instruction is to love one another with a pure heart, fervently, and without hypocrisy, as love needs to be taught and instructed by God's law.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qrNeTf-nUr02599https://my.truevi.com/watch/KU4GSSwv6Jchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KU4GSSwv6Jc/hqdefault.jpgMaking a Christmas manger ornament and contemplating Psalm 45This video demonstrates how to create a Christmas manger ornament using craft supplies. The craft is followed by a reflection on Psalm 45, encouraging viewers to contemplate Jesus during the Christmas season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KU4GSSwv6Jc456https://my.truevi.com/watch/wC-1Fd3_WMkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wC-1Fd3_WMk/hqdefault.jpgThree actions for followers of Christ: Speak, see, and prayThis sermon outlines three essential actions for Christians, drawn from Matthew 9:35-38: speaking the good news, seeing people with compassion, and earnestly praying for more laborers in the harvest. The speaker emphasizes that prayer is the foundational and often neglected means of mission, connecting believers to God's unlimited resources for world evangelization.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wC-1Fd3_WMk2002https://my.truevi.com/watch/upBiZdjbb0khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/upBiZdjbb0k/hqdefault.jpgJesus's third way: Militant non-violenceThis sermon explores Jesus's teachings on non-violence from Matthew 5, challenging modern interpretations of "an eye for an eye." It delves into historical and cultural contexts to reveal how Jesus's instructions to turn the other cheek, give up one's cloak, and go the extra mile are acts of defiant non-violence, not passivity. The message emphasizes finding creative, non-violent ways to pursue justice and confront injustice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/upBiZdjbb0k1660https://my.truevi.com/watch/3or-dmiziOkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3or-dmiziOk/hqdefault.jpgResponding to Russell Moore on political disagreements in the churchThis video responds to Russell Moore's comments on how Christians should navigate political disagreements within the church. It explores the distinction between issues of personal morality, matters of indifference, and clear biblical commands that require a unified voice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3or-dmiziOk753https://my.truevi.com/watch/-IzwnWMdE1Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-IzwnWMdE1M/hqdefault.jpgThe shekinah presence of God: Visible manifestations and human responsibilityThis message explores the concept of God's shekinah presence, defined as the visible manifestation of His presence in a place. Drawing from Old Testament examples and historical revivals, it emphasizes the human responsibility of consecration, unity, and preparation to experience God's glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-IzwnWMdE1M2259https://my.truevi.com/watch/aYWaz_O262ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aYWaz_O262o/hqdefault.jpgGood news of great joyThe angel's message to the shepherds, "Don't be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy," is explored as the first word of Christmas. This message is presented as God's heart, calming fears and offering joyful news of salvation already accomplished, not advice or a pep talk.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aYWaz_O262o4548https://my.truevi.com/watch/KuF1U-9bXVkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KuF1U-9bXVk/hqdefault.jpgHealing the spirit: Addressing spiritual roots of external problemsThis sermon explores the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda from John 5, highlighting how external physical problems can stem from unaddressed spiritual issues. It emphasizes that true healing of the spirit involves strengthening one's relationship with God by stopping unhelpful habits and starting new, obedient actions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KuF1U-9bXVk2615https://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/dQWnsJFjgIohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dQWnsJFjgIo/hqdefault.jpgCuestionando a Dios desde la cuarentenaThis sermon explores the experience of questioning God's goodness during difficult times, drawing parallels between John the Baptist's doubts in prison and contemporary challenges like quarantine. It emphasizes the need for firm faith, faithful friends, and finding satisfaction in the evidence of God's kingdom, even when answers are delayed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQWnsJFjgIo3901https://my.truevi.com/watch/ri83VzroV_Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ri83VzroV_E/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of small groups for spiritual growth and accountabilityThis video emphasizes the essential role of small groups, also known as life groups or affinity groups, in fostering consistent spiritual growth and honest accountability among church members. It highlights that while weekend services are valuable, small groups provide a crucial environment for deeper application of teachings and mutual support.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ri83VzroV_E6120https://my.truevi.com/watch/vPrhaHpEOrQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vPrhaHpEOrQ/hqdefault.jpgLiving by faith: Trusting God with the unknown and impossibleThis message encourages believers to live by faith, even when it means looking foolish or trusting God with the unknown and impossible. It emphasizes that faith is not blind but based on God's spoken word, which trumps human logic and reason.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vPrhaHpEOrQ2760https://my.truevi.com/watch/sHWfVLekEGYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sHWfVLekEGY/hqdefault.jpgThe book of Acts as a table of contents for the expansion of the gospelThis sermon explores Acts 1:8 as a foundational text, outlining the geographical and theological expansion of the gospel from Jerusalem to the uttermost parts of the earth. It highlights the pivotal shift from God's work with the Jewish nation to the inclusion of Gentiles and the ongoing ministry of Jesus through the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sHWfVLekEGY2186https://my.truevi.com/watch/LkK_sttaudMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LkK_sttaudM/hqdefault.jpgWhy children matter: Nurture and admonition in the 21st centuryThis talk explores the biblical mandate for Christian parents to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. It emphasizes that the family is a divinely ordained community and that parents are called to imitate God's saving grace in their child-rearing, understanding that children bear the image of God, which is being restored in them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LkK_sttaudM1656https://my.truevi.com/watch/RR6LCGN27M0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RR6LCGN27M0/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit sends through the churchThis sermon explores the theological and sociological urgency of church planting, highlighting The Village Church's commitment to establishing healthy, multiplying, gospel-centered churches. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit sends individuals through the church, as exemplified in Acts 13, to advance the gospel and address the declining Christian affiliation in the United States.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RR6LCGN27M02722https://my.truevi.com/watch/o_HUusJh_KIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/o_HUusJh_KI/hqdefault.jpgYou are the salt of the earth and the light of the worldThis sermon explores Jesus' declarations that his followers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. It delves into the grace inherent in these statements, the challenge of maintaining distinctiveness while immersed in the world, and the missional call to let our light shine and preserve against decay.https://www.youtube.com/embed/o_HUusJh_KI6369https://my.truevi.com/watch/b1QP5NsDKUEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b1QP5NsDKUE/hqdefault.jpgLiving for God's will means a willingness to sufferThis message explores 1 Peter 4, focusing on the past, present, and future of a believer's life. It emphasizes that living a life directed by God's will, between conversion and homegoing, requires a willingness to suffer, mirroring Christ's example.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b1QP5NsDKUE318https://my.truevi.com/watch/M97k6EWhnVshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M97k6EWhnVs/hqdefault.jpgSolomon's divided heart and the seeds of destructionThis sermon explores the story of King Solomon, highlighting how his heart became divided despite his initial love for God. It examines the subtle compromises and choices that led to his downfall, emphasizing the importance of a wholehearted commitment to God and the dangers of hidden spiritual frailties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M97k6EWhnVs1910https://my.truevi.com/watch/JsLOZDq6t8Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JsLOZDq6t8Y/hqdefault.jpgWhy God allows temptation in the life of a believerThis message explores the reasons God allows temptation in the lives of believers, drawing insights from Luke 4 and James 1. It addresses the origin and nature of temptation, emphasizing that everyone faces it, even Jesus, and offers guidance on how to resist it by following Christ's example and using God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JsLOZDq6t8Y3775https://my.truevi.com/watch/5bdbpXq06xMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5bdbpXq06xM/hqdefault.jpgThe 1689 Confession: Christ the mediator, paragraph 1Tom Ascol and Graham Gundon discuss the first paragraph of Chapter 8 of the Second London Baptist Confession, focusing on Christ as the mediator. They explore the doctrine of Christ's person and work, including the covenant of redemption and the eternal begetting of the Son.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bdbpXq06xM3003https://my.truevi.com/watch/qreT6-WXUqchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qreT6-WXUqc/hqdefault.jpgOld Testament archaeology: How material culture helps understand the BibleThis discussion explores the relationship between Old Testament archaeology and biblical studies. Guests Steve Ortiz and Gordon Johnson explain how archaeological findings, such as material culture and historical context, contribute to a deeper understanding of the biblical text, moving beyond simplistic interpretations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qreT6-WXUqc2267https://my.truevi.com/watch/yzSxuHriN6Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yzSxuHriN6U/hqdefault.jpgGod's glory: His goodness on display to experienceThis sermon explores the concept of God's glory, drawing from Exodus 33 and 34. It highlights that God's glory is His goodness on display, not just to be observed but to be experienced. The message connects this understanding of glory to the person of Jesus Christ and its implications for a "glory-centered mission."https://www.youtube.com/embed/yzSxuHriN6U1826https://my.truevi.com/watch/vgjjZlTl6LAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vgjjZlTl6LA/hqdefault.jpgRepentance is a change of mind that leads to a change of actionsThis segment clarifies that repentance is not a work for salvation but a change of mind that produces fruit, or evidence, of a changed life. It emphasizes that while salvation is by grace through faith, true repentance will naturally lead to a transformation in actions and a desire to please God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vgjjZlTl6LA1685https://my.truevi.com/watch/_OQRIqMnI5chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_OQRIqMnI5c/hqdefault.jpgAton's baby is brought back to life after prayerAton, a new believer and church leader, faces the death of his baby. Remembering his mentor's advice, he prays to God, and his baby is miraculously restored to life. This event demonstrates God's power to a community accustomed to shamanism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_OQRIqMnI5c374https://my.truevi.com/watch/_lGbcH4fGYEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_lGbcH4fGYE/hqdefault.jpgAnalyzing the flawed debate on the origins of lifeThis discussion analyzes a recent debate on the origins of life, highlighting its structural and rhetorical flaws. The hosts critique the debate's format, the debaters' conduct, and their adherence to the topic, using Aristotle's rhetorical framework of logos, ethos, and pathos.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_lGbcH4fGYE1288https://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/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/-r-7ZLZrQwohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-r-7ZLZrQwo/hqdefault.jpgFive lessons from the psalmist to survive trials in a God-honoring wayThis sermon outlines five lessons from Psalm 119:57-64 on how to navigate trials in a way that honors God. It emphasizes making resolutions, self-examination, seeking God's grace, and the importance of Christian fellowship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-r-7ZLZrQwo1723https://my.truevi.com/watch/rCz5hyMYmyYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rCz5hyMYmyY/hqdefault.jpgOn what day was Jesus crucified?This video explores the biblical and historical factors involved in determining the day of Jesus' crucifixion. It examines three main viewpoints: Friday, Thursday, and Wednesday, considering the Jewish mode of reckoning a day, the start of Passover, and various calendar systems. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of Jesus' death and resurrection over the specific day of the week.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rCz5hyMYmyY590https://my.truevi.com/watch/nxC2CYyHp3Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nxC2CYyHp3M/hqdefault.jpgKeilah Gaviria: God as a perfect fatherKeilah Gaviria shares her testimony of how God proved to be the perfect father in her life, filling gaps left by her earthly father's failures. She recounts how the Lord provided financially, emotionally, and with wisdom, ultimately restoring relationships and revealing a deeper understanding of His character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nxC2CYyHp3M610https://my.truevi.com/watch/RUFi19Nnydghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RUFi19Nnydg/hqdefault.jpgPeter's faith and lapses of faithPastor Greg Laurie recounts the biblical story of Peter walking on water, highlighting Peter's initial faith and subsequent doubt. He then connects this narrative to the common experience of having lapses in faith and the importance of calling out to Jesus during such times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RUFi19Nnydg1901https://my.truevi.com/watch/bC-b_4zBjxchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bC-b_4zBjxc/hqdefault.jpgThe second commandment: No carved imagesThis sermon explores the second of the Ten Commandments, focusing on the prohibition against making carved images. It delves into both the outward application of avoiding physical idols and the inward application of not creating a diminished or untrue mental image of God. The message emphasizes that God is to be worshipped as He is, on His terms, and not according to human-crafted perceptions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bC-b_4zBjxc2448https://my.truevi.com/watch/mFKZsvkhqBMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mFKZsvkhqBM/hqdefault.jpgMagnifying God by surrendering to his goodnessThis sermon explores the invitation to magnify God, not by minimizing problems, but by seeing God for who he is. It emphasizes that God's goodness removes shame, provides purpose, and offers complete protection, all accessible through surrender.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mFKZsvkhqBM2339