https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z2Xcc-_60wUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z2Xcc-_60wU/hqdefault.jpgThe God of the rim and the raftThis sermon explores Matthew 17, highlighting God's magnificent glory and intimate care. It contrasts the 'rim perspective' of God's overarching plan with the 'raft perspective' of His presence in life's struggles, as seen in the Transfiguration and the healing of a boy with seizures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z2Xcc-_60wU2469https://my.truevi.com/watch/DsRQcP1oSJIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DsRQcP1oSJI/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible's supernatural nature points to Jesus ChristTodd Friel explains that the Bible's supernatural nature, evidenced by Old Testament stories foreshadowing Jesus, is a primary reason to believe in Jesus Christ. He argues that rejecting Jesus requires denying logic and reason, and that the Bible's consistent narrative across testaments demonstrates its divine origin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DsRQcP1oSJI364https://my.truevi.com/watch/ccjqxIGf2Kkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ccjqxIGf2Kk/hqdefault.jpgGetting ready for God's plan: Lessons from Nehemiah 13This sermon explores four ways to prepare for God's work in your life, drawing insights from Nehemiah chapter 13. It emphasizes prioritizing worship, confronting complacency, fortifying convictions, and pursuing holiness to align with God's purposes and experience His blessings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccjqxIGf2Kk2038https://my.truevi.com/watch/FtnVgMa4my0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FtnVgMa4my0/hqdefault.jpgA pastor's abuse of power and the Matthew 18 ultimatumA former church member recounts being systematically bullied out of a church she loved by a founding pastor who lacked accountability. The pastor used an unbiblical and heartless ultimatum, misapplying Matthew 18, to force her and her family to leave after she raised concerns about a guest speaker.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FtnVgMa4my06868https://my.truevi.com/watch/SBpqTwrZ2xshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SBpqTwrZ2xs/hqdefault.jpgPrayer is doing something, not a meaningless platitudeThis video addresses a politician's public dismissal of prayer as a meaningless platitude. It argues that prayer is a powerful action and encourages Christians to pray for elected officials, even those who are critical of prayer. The video also offers practical advice for developing a consistent and focused prayer life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SBpqTwrZ2xs443https://my.truevi.com/watch/JWqjpt3HsGghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JWqjpt3HsGg/hqdefault.jpgLove as the essence of God's lawThis devotional explores the biblical account of an expert in the law testing Jesus, focusing on Jesus's response that points to love as the core of God's law. It encourages listeners to consider how love can constrain, mark, and aim their actions, and to pray for growth in following this law of love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JWqjpt3HsGg717https://my.truevi.com/watch/nTDHpEly3zkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nTDHpEly3zk/hqdefault.jpgLiving as an ambassador for ChristThis sermon explores what it means to live as an ambassador for Christ, drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. It highlights three key aspects: the words we speak, the life we live, and the heart we offer, all in service of God's appeal for reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nTDHpEly3zk1922https://my.truevi.com/watch/GnxGhDRRXachttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GnxGhDRRXac/hqdefault.jpgChristian leadership in chaotic times: Lessons from TitusThis message explores the challenges of Christian leadership in a chaotic world, drawing parallels between the struggles faced by Titus on the island of Crete and contemporary issues. It highlights Paul's instructions to Titus on how to live in the present, look to the future, and be liberated from the past, emphasizing the importance of sound doctrine and effective communication.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GnxGhDRRXac2543https://my.truevi.com/watch/wb-_3IWGyc8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wb-_3IWGyc8/hqdefault.jpgJesus' closeness in suffering and the community's role in new lifeThis message explores the story of Lazarus' resurrection, highlighting Jesus' mission to express God's love and compassion even while knowing his own suffering was imminent. It emphasizes Jesus' empathy, as shown by his weeping, and the Christian community's role in supporting those transitioning from spiritual death to new life by offering mercy and belonging.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wb-_3IWGyc81969https://my.truevi.com/watch/WKV6QhVlqVIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WKV6QhVlqVI/hqdefault.jpgLove's difference: A natural, selfless, and active response to God's loveThis message explores the distinction between the world's view of love and God's view, as presented in 1 John 3:11-18. It emphasizes that Christian love should be a natural response to Christ's sacrifice, selfless in its giving, and demonstrated through actions rather than just words.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WKV6QhVlqVI691https://my.truevi.com/watch/VQqJ8kTDDPIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VQqJ8kTDDPI/hqdefault.jpgWeighing moral issues in politics: A response to John PiperThis segment addresses John Piper's bewilderment regarding evangelicals' clarity on political issues, particularly the relative importance of a politician's morality versus the morality of laws and policies. It argues that while a leader's character is important, some issues, like the taking of innocent human life, carry greater biblical weight and can be legislated, unlike personal boorishness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VQqJ8kTDDPI692https://my.truevi.com/watch/6c3NzDwU8Fkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6c3NzDwU8Fk/hqdefault.jpgChrist Community Church introduces a new app for daily discipleshipChrist Community Church launches a new app designed to foster daily discipleship among its members. The app offers features for gratitude, prayer requests, and scripture journaling, aiming to connect the church community throughout the week. It seeks to make a large church feel small by facilitating daily engagement with God's word and with one another.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6c3NzDwU8Fk5644https://my.truevi.com/watch/VUqt6bTyvjAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VUqt6bTyvjA/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 125: The immovability of God's peopleThis devotional explores Psalm 125, a psalm of ascent, highlighting how those who trust in the Lord are as solid and firm as Mount Zion. It discusses the psalm's message of God's sovereignty amidst trouble and concludes with a prayer for the upright in heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VUqt6bTyvjA361https://my.truevi.com/watch/AiUm68S_xfkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AiUm68S_xfk/hqdefault.jpgOur unfiltered lives display the beauty of the gospelThis message emphasizes that our daily lives, both in word and deed, serve as a powerful display of the gospel to those around us. It highlights that the grace of God becomes vivid in our struggles and imperfections, rather than through a facade of perfection. The speaker encourages intentionality in our words and actions, allowing the gospel to naturally inform and change what comes out of us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AiUm68S_xfk5147https://my.truevi.com/watch/kEut85oyLn4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kEut85oyLn4/hqdefault.jpgThe scariest thing in the world is youThis sermon explores the concept of sin as the truly frightening aspect of human existence, drawing on Romans 7 and the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It argues that the law reveals our inherent sinfulness, making us confront the evil within ourselves.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kEut85oyLn42679https://my.truevi.com/watch/cCa91AAgxbghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cCa91AAgxbg/hqdefault.jpgGod's compassion for cities and urban ministryThis message explores God's heart for cities, drawing lessons from the Book of Jonah. It emphasizes that God cares for cities as centers of power, culture, and worship, and calls for a holistic approach to urban ministry that understands the city's story, preaches the gospel, and commits to long-term presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cCa91AAgxbg1740https://my.truevi.com/watch/YrcxHGH8G7khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YrcxHGH8G7k/hqdefault.jpgJesus is on the way to youThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus raising a widow's son in the town of Nain, highlighting Jesus' intentionality in meeting people in their weariness and loss. It emphasizes that God sees us in our pain and is always on the way to bring comfort and miraculous intervention.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YrcxHGH8G7k2425https://my.truevi.com/watch/OPVbstLYkVAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OPVbstLYkVA/hqdefault.jpgGuiding all people to follow Jesus moment by momentThis message emphasizes the church's mission to be disciples who make disciples by guiding all people to follow Jesus moment by moment. It highlights the importance of personal discipleship and offers various classes and groups to equip individuals in their faith journey.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OPVbstLYkVA4628https://my.truevi.com/watch/7iT-eqikr1chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7iT-eqikr1c/hqdefault.jpgPaul's prayer for the Ephesians to know GodThis sermon explores Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-19, focusing on the Holy Spirit's role in enlightening believers' hearts to deepen their knowledge of God. It emphasizes three dimensions of this knowledge: the hope of God's calling, the wealth of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and the immeasurable greatness of His power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7iT-eqikr1c1918https://my.truevi.com/watch/h6uOePFKeo4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h6uOePFKeo4/hqdefault.jpgThe voice of the Lord in Psalm 29This sermon explores Psalm 29, highlighting how David uses the imagery of a powerful storm to describe the majestic and awesome power of the Lord. It emphasizes that the psalm is a God-exalting cry for His glory, centering attention on the Lord's power and majesty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h6uOePFKeo42156https://my.truevi.com/watch/cYQ3QHlUPl4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cYQ3QHlUPl4/hqdefault.jpgDavid Platt's 2012 sermon on divine sovereignty and global missionsThis video analyzes David Platt's impactful 2012 sermon at the Together for the Gospel conference, which argued that a high view of God's sovereignty fuels global missions. It explores four theological truths from Revelation 5 that Platt used to support his call for Christians to engage in "death-defying devotion to global missions."https://www.youtube.com/embed/cYQ3QHlUPl4699https://my.truevi.com/watch/xZVI28L-9lQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xZVI28L-9lQ/hqdefault.jpgDefining justice from God's characterThis video explores the concept of justice, asserting that its standard begins with God's character rather than human-centered understandings. It discusses how justice reflects God's nature and how Christians should approach the idea of social justice by rooting it in God's holy, perfect, and good nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZVI28L-9lQ388https://my.truevi.com/watch/eou_mDK59yEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eou_mDK59yE/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian's new relationship to the law through ChristThis message explores Romans chapter 7, explaining that most troubles in the Christian life stem from a failure to grasp its teachings. It clarifies that Christians are no longer under the law but under grace, having died to the law through Christ's sacrifice. The analogy of marriage is used to illustrate this new relationship, emphasizing that believers are now married to Christ and free from the law's condemnation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eou_mDK59yE3160https://my.truevi.com/watch/R5Xo7HVxJQUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R5Xo7HVxJQU/hqdefault.jpgThe Arminian perspective on the perseverance of the saintsThis discussion explores the Arminian view on whether a regenerate Christian can lose salvation, contrasting it with the Calvinistic perspective. It examines the Arminian understanding of corporate election and individual contingency, referencing Romans 8 and 11 to illustrate the possibility of falling away from faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R5Xo7HVxJQU985https://my.truevi.com/watch/Dj21q--mMDkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Dj21q--mMDk/hqdefault.jpgWhat Christian forgiveness is and is notThis message explores the nature of Christian forgiveness, distinguishing it from common misconceptions. It defines forgiveness as a gift of grace from God, a spirit-empowered recognition of the Imago Dei in all people, a discipline, and a miracle of exchange between an individual and God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dj21q--mMDk2690https://my.truevi.com/watch/QsCbII7tXmEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QsCbII7tXmE/hqdefault.jpgWorking from your identity in ChristThis message explores how a believer's identity in Christ should influence their work and daily life. Drawing from the biblical account of Caleb and Paul's letters to the Ephesians, it emphasizes working from the identity God has already given, rather than working for it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QsCbII7tXmE5772https://my.truevi.com/watch/bRtXXTtUqhkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bRtXXTtUqhk/hqdefault.jpgEmbracing God's perspective on identity and sinThis episode explores how our understanding of identity and sin often deviates from God's perspective. Through biblical examples like Gideon, Peter, Naomi, and Moses, it highlights the importance of aligning our self-perception with God's truth. The discussion also delves into the nature of sin, urging listeners to cultivate a holy hatred for evil as defined by scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bRtXXTtUqhk1497https://my.truevi.com/watch/xwsuMBlluMchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xwsuMBlluMc/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is my shepherd: Understanding Psalm 23This sermon explores Psalm 23, emphasizing God as our Shepherd and us as His sheep. It delves into the meaning of 'I lack nothing,' the importance of rest, and God's guidance through life's valleys, highlighting His protection and care.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwsuMBlluMc2040https://my.truevi.com/watch/qBpeFB_FrwQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qBpeFB_FrwQ/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of honesty in ProverbsThis video explores the pervasive theme of honesty throughout the book of Proverbs, highlighting how wisdom is inherently truthful. It discusses why lying is an abomination to God, rooted in idolatry, and how the Proverbs consistently emphasize integrity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qBpeFB_FrwQ328https://my.truevi.com/watch/HCq7TEHKcc0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HCq7TEHKcc0/hqdefault.jpgDavid strengthened himself in the Lord his GodThis message explores how David, facing immense personal and corporate loss, betrayal, and physical exhaustion, found strength and encouragement in the Lord. It highlights the contrast between David's response and that of his men, emphasizing the importance of turning to God first in times of overwhelming pressure and distress.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HCq7TEHKcc01535https://my.truevi.com/watch/a5zA41vv3YIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a5zA41vv3YI/hqdefault.jpgGod's protection is like a mother hen's wingsDana shares a personal story about a white peahen named Roxy who taught her about God's provision and protection. Through Roxy's example of caring for her chicks, Dana learned to trust God with a financial need, realizing that He shelters and protects His children.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a5zA41vv3YI591https://my.truevi.com/watch/Pc9zNEhK2Nchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pc9zNEhK2Nc/hqdefault.jpgGod's complete and legal forgiveness in ChristThis sermon explores the nature of God's forgiveness, emphasizing that through Christ, believers are currently and completely forgiven. It highlights the legal aspect of this forgiveness, meaning there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pc9zNEhK2Nc4967https://my.truevi.com/watch/I3Y5qFBsqW0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I3Y5qFBsqW0/hqdefault.jpgThe role of community in Saul's conversion and the expansion of the gospelThis sermon explores the often-overlooked role of community in Saul's conversion and the broader expansion of the gospel in the book of Acts. It highlights how Godly communities, through radical inclusion and courageous support, were instrumental in Saul's spiritual journey and the spread of Christianity beyond Jerusalem.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3Y5qFBsqW02082https://my.truevi.com/watch/8YMgVcnMT2Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8YMgVcnMT2E/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God to write your story when others have sinned against youNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that trusting God to write your story means believing He has purposes for you even through the wrongdoing of others. She illustrates this by examining the story of Joseph, who endured significant injustice yet saw God's redemptive hand at work. This perspective helps believers find grace to forgive and trust God's timing for justice and redemption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8YMgVcnMT2E1514https://my.truevi.com/watch/VIKT0Zve7Oghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VIKT0Zve7Og/hqdefault.jpgThe heart of the preacher and the pulpitThis lecture explores the critical role of the preacher's heart and affections in delivering God's word. It emphasizes that effective preaching requires the truth to genuinely flow through the preacher's character, affections, and entire being, rather than merely being spoken. The speaker draws on insights from Jonathan Edwards and other theologians to highlight the necessity of a deeply engaged and sanctified heart for powerful and authentic proclamation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIKT0Zve7Og4449https://my.truevi.com/watch/nwvub4hk9i0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nwvub4hk9i0/hqdefault.jpgCovenant theology as the basis for infant baptismThis lecture demonstrates that the Reformed articulation of covenant theology can be maintained, and thus so can the case for infant baptism. It presents a biblical systematic approach, aiming for a systematic construction of how biblical covenants relate across redemptive history through biblical theological exegesis and systematic theological synthesis.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nwvub4hk9i04486https://my.truevi.com/watch/4PQ5USqoDUkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4PQ5USqoDUk/hqdefault.jpgThe physiological foundation of discipleshipThis lecture explores how neuroscience, particularly neuroplasticity, provides a physiological explanation for biblical discipleship. It discusses how mental attention and focused effort can rewire the brain, enabling believers to become more Christlike and to teach others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4PQ5USqoDUk2853https://my.truevi.com/watch/JinKrEnCCvghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JinKrEnCCvg/hqdefault.jpgJesus had nowhere to lay his headThis sermon explores the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, drawing parallels to Jesus's own experience of having nowhere to lay his head. It highlights the importance of proximity to those suffering and the community's role in offering compassion and support.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JinKrEnCCvg4016https://my.truevi.com/watch/CQ2Uskc_gLohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CQ2Uskc_gLo/hqdefault.jpgThe awkward reality of the Jesus storyThis message explores the challenging and often uncomfortable aspects of the Christian faith, as exemplified by Peter's bold proclamations and Stephen's martyrdom in the book of Acts. It highlights that the call to repentance and the exclusivity of salvation through Jesus are not always easy to deliver or receive, even for religious people. The narrative emphasizes that following Christ requires acknowledging personal sin and cooperating with the Spirit of God, rather than relying on religious observance alone.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CQ2Uskc_gLo1710https://my.truevi.com/watch/T2fhNHv_MWkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T2fhNHv_MWk/hqdefault.jpgWaiting for Jesus' returnThis message explores the Christian belief in the return of Jesus, emphasizing that waiting for Him is not a waste of time. It draws on scripture to affirm that Jesus will come back as He promised, despite the skepticism of the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T2fhNHv_MWk5011https://my.truevi.com/watch/BUczge3TWeshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BUczge3TWes/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of cultivating the most spectacular thoughtThis message explores the profound impact of our thoughts on our lives, drawing from Proverbs 23:7 and Luke 6:45. It challenges believers to move beyond merely avoiding bad thoughts to actively pursuing and cultivating the "most spectacular thought" in every situation, which is Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BUczge3TWes3538https://my.truevi.com/watch/_yOTxSadiDQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_yOTxSadiDQ/hqdefault.jpgWhen Christians should disobey governing authoritiesThis video explores the biblical teaching on submitting to governing authorities, examining instances where followers of Jesus are called to obey God rather than men. It discusses examples from both the Old and New Testaments, including Daniel and the apostles Peter and John, who faced conflicts between divine and human commands. The discussion also addresses Jesus' teaching on going the extra mile, even with inconvenient or disliked authorities, emphasizing Christian character and confidence in Christ's sovereignty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_yOTxSadiDQ534https://my.truevi.com/watch/PUDuufM0NAkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PUDuufM0NAk/hqdefault.jpgThe responsibility of friendship with JesusThis message explores the concept of friendship with Jesus, emphasizing that true friendship comes with responsibilities beyond mere friendliness. It highlights the importance of understanding Jesus as both friend and King, and how this relationship impacts our lives and eternity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PUDuufM0NAk2868https://my.truevi.com/watch/TAbw2grgeLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TAbw2grgeLU/hqdefault.jpgHow to love hurting women wellDr. Julie Slattery and Erin Davis discuss how to minister to women who are suffering. They explore the importance of presence and relationship in offering comfort, rather than solely relying on giving advice or scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TAbw2grgeLU1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/8FD4anhpvfAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8FD4anhpvfA/hqdefault.jpgA summary of the Book of EzraThis video provides a summary of the Book of Ezra, covering its authorship, date, and purpose. It highlights the rebuilding of the Temple and the return from Babylonian captivity, emphasizing the theme of the remnant and offering practical applications for Christians.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8FD4anhpvfA377https://my.truevi.com/watch/1a8PhKjeNIMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1a8PhKjeNIM/hqdefault.jpgGod's promises to overcomers in RevelationNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explores the promises made to believers in the letters to the churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. She explains how these promises provide motivation and hope to persevere through difficult circumstances, pointing to Christ as their ultimate fulfillment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1a8PhKjeNIM1629https://my.truevi.com/watch/EI-NUfhBXcQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EI-NUfhBXcQ/hqdefault.jpgMaintaining simplicity and purity in devotion to ChristThis message emphasizes the importance of guarding against distractions and complications that can lead believers astray from a simple and pure devotion to Christ. It highlights the enemy's craftiness in tempting individuals and the need to prioritize spiritual disciplines, healthy boundaries, and authentic faith over worldly pursuits and sophisticated religiosity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EI-NUfhBXcQ2965https://my.truevi.com/watch/bG2GFVmgvkEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bG2GFVmgvkE/hqdefault.jpgGod's generous grace and thorough disciplineThis sermon explores Jonah's prayer from inside the fish, highlighting God's generous grace and thorough discipline. It emphasizes that God's discipline is not meant to punish but to bring people back to Him, as seen in Jonah's experience and contemporary examples.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bG2GFVmgvkE2070https://my.truevi.com/watch/MYjPQPDlX3ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MYjPQPDlX3g/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord will be the sure foundation for your timesThis message explores Isaiah 33:6, revealing God's promise to be a sure foundation in uncertain times. It encourages listeners to build their lives on Christ, who is the rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge, rather than on temporary worldly things.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYjPQPDlX3g3473https://my.truevi.com/watch/5MItLqW0k2Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5MItLqW0k2A/hqdefault.jpgWhere Cain got his wifeRay Comfort and Mark Spence discuss the biblical answer to the question of where Cain found his wife. They explain that early in human history, it was permissible for close relatives to marry, and that God later forbade this practice due to the contamination of the gene pool.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5MItLqW0k2A1674https://my.truevi.com/watch/syIs4QY5FqUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/syIs4QY5FqU/hqdefault.jpgSpiritually preparing for the fall campus ministry seasonThis gathering helps InterVarsity students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and alumni spiritually prepare for the fall campus ministry season. It addresses the emotional toll of the past 18 months of isolation and polarization, inviting participants to lament, pray, and reflect on God's presence and commissioning for campus communities. The session includes testimonies, a reflection on Mary Magdalene's encounter with the resurrected Jesus, and an encouraging message about God doing a new thing on campus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/syIs4QY5FqU3108https://my.truevi.com/watch/znQIGkOUpS4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/znQIGkOUpS4/hqdefault.jpgThe story of the lost son and God's mercyDr. Charles Baylis explains that Jesus's parable of the lost son in Luke 15 is an answer to the Pharisees' accusation that Jesus was unlike God for receiving sinners. Baylis argues that the story reveals God's merciful nature, as also depicted in Deuteronomy 30, and that Jesus, as the Messiah, was administering this mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/znQIGkOUpS41775https://my.truevi.com/watch/Zwsp8s7Odzohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zwsp8s7Odzo/hqdefault.jpgChristian faith implies both personal trust and propositional beliefThis discussion explores the nature of Christian faith, distinguishing between personal trust in a person and propositional belief in certain truths. It argues that saving faith encompasses both aspects, contrary to the idea that faith is merely blind or devoid of evidence. The conversation also addresses a skeptic's claim that early Christians lacked evidential grounds for their beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zwsp8s7Odzo1560https://my.truevi.com/watch/F-D_G5ZQTmkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F-D_G5ZQTmk/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit's role in biblical counselingThis session emphasizes the critical role of the Holy Spirit in biblical counseling, highlighting His personal nature and essential work in transforming lives. It argues that true heart-level change in both the counselor and counselee is impossible without the Holy Spirit's intervention, contrasting this with the limitations of human wisdom and secular approaches.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-D_G5ZQTmk1856https://my.truevi.com/watch/dqHcIIbnT5khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dqHcIIbnT5k/hqdefault.jpgThe throne room of God and the power of the inner wheelThis teaching explores the vision of the wheels within wheels in Ezekiel and its connection to the manifestations of the Holy Spirit in Acts. It emphasizes that the internal working of God's word and spirit within believers, like a spinning inner wheel, keeps them upright and propels them forward, bringing the authority of God to bear on earthly situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dqHcIIbnT5k1878https://my.truevi.com/watch/Hswa6QPk8OYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hswa6QPk8OY/hqdefault.jpgFollowing Jesus: Challenging traditions and statusThis Palm Sunday message explores how Jesus challenges traditional understandings of faith and status. It examines biblical accounts where Jesus confronts disciples' assumptions about greatness and wealth, emphasizing a path of humility and inclusivity over societal prestige.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hswa6QPk8OY4733https://my.truevi.com/watch/HYudqwHWzE8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HYudqwHWzE8/hqdefault.jpgGod's redirection through interruptionThis message explores how God uses interruptions in our lives as opportunities for redirection, drawing parallels from the biblical accounts of Saul and Ananias in Acts chapter 9. It highlights that what feels like an interruption to us is often God's invitation to a different plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HYudqwHWzE8742https://my.truevi.com/watch/yxVTCBGuOFshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yxVTCBGuOFs/hqdefault.jpgGod's love in the face of pain and sorrowThis message explores how God's love is present even amidst life's greatest challenges, drawing insights from the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It emphasizes that God's love is consistent and intentional, even when circumstances are difficult to understand.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yxVTCBGuOFs3270https://my.truevi.com/watch/DUapql3w5G0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DUapql3w5G0/hqdefault.jpgReasons for different Christian interpretations of the BibleThis video explores various reasons why different Christian interpretations of the Bible exist. It discusses factors such as not listening to the Holy Spirit, unbelief, lack of training, poor hermeneutics, ignorance of the whole Word of God, selfishness, pride, failure to mature, and undue emphasis on tradition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DUapql3w5G0468https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ast7QMLAVTAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ast7QMLAVTA/hqdefault.jpgRevelation chapter 1: Seeing life through God's lensesThis sermon explores Revelation chapter 1, verses 4-8, emphasizing how the book provides a new perspective on life. It highlights the identity of God as the Alpha and Omega, and Jesus as the faithful witness, firstborn of the dead, and ruler of kings, who frees us from sin and makes us a kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ast7QMLAVTA4793https://my.truevi.com/watch/ljc1A-JRcfwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ljc1A-JRcfw/hqdefault.jpgThe Advent candle of love and the wonderful counselorThis Advent season, the speaker reflects on the candle of love and the coming of Christ into a messy world, bringing beauty. He discusses Jesus as the wonderful counselor, whose wisdom is extraordinary and whose arrival was a pursuit of love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ljc1A-JRcfw4410https://my.truevi.com/watch/prSl6MFOqOghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/prSl6MFOqOg/hqdefault.jpgThe Spirit's role in our adoption as sons and daughtersThis message explores how the Holy Spirit initiates our adoption into God's family, enables our faith in Jesus Christ, and confirms our status as children of God. It highlights the Spirit's personal work in bearing witness with our spirit, granting us the impulse to cry "Abba Father," and leading us to live in accordance with our new identity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/prSl6MFOqOg2617https://my.truevi.com/watch/Rbfq8_pTgIYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rbfq8_pTgIY/hqdefault.jpgLiving the message: Identity, community, resiliency, and clarity in PhilippiansThis discussion explores four key themes from the book of Philippians: identity, community, resiliency, and clarity. It examines how these concepts, as presented in Paul's letter, apply to the lives of believers today, emphasizing their grounding in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rbfq8_pTgIY1889https://my.truevi.com/watch/cFeD-ps-lSohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cFeD-ps-lSo/hqdefault.jpgSetting the atmosphere: Relationships and the Holy SpiritThis message concludes a series on setting the atmosphere in various aspects of life. The focus of this particular message is on relationships and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing how our choices influence the emotional and spiritual climate of our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cFeD-ps-lSo6910https://my.truevi.com/watch/Erk5xiaOThshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Erk5xiaOThs/hqdefault.jpgThe excruciating gift of Christ's death for usDr. Daniel Wallace dedicates this lecture to the memory of Dr. Harold Hoehner and explores the profound meaning of Christ's death as an "excruciating gift." He delves into Romans 5:6-8, emphasizing that Christ died for us while we were still helpless and sinners, demonstrating God's unparalleled love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Erk5xiaOThs2021https://my.truevi.com/watch/3s9Ik3vQx3Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3s9Ik3vQx3I/hqdefault.jpgHow close would you come to the cross?This message explores the profound meaning of Jesus's final words, "It is finished," as recorded by John, contrasting it with the accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It challenges listeners to move beyond a distant view of the crucifixion to a closer, more intimate understanding of its power and significance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3s9Ik3vQx3I1017https://my.truevi.com/watch/0FseHSatyMMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0FseHSatyMM/hqdefault.jpgGod uses ordinary women for his purposesThis program explores how God uses ordinary women in various life stages and circumstances to fulfill his purposes. It features stories of historical figures like Sabina Wurmbrand and Phillis Wheatley, as well as contemporary examples of women faithfully serving God in their everyday lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0FseHSatyMM1784https://my.truevi.com/watch/Oyrm_eckrm4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oyrm_eckrm4/hqdefault.jpgThe light is among you for a little while longerThis episode explores the biblical phrase "in a little while," focusing on Jesus' words in John 12:35-36. It emphasizes the brevity of life and the urgency of living for Christ, drawing parallels between Jesus' limited time on Earth and believers' opportunities to shine His light.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oyrm_eckrm41818https://my.truevi.com/watch/fmDDNbSWCZohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fmDDNbSWCZo/hqdefault.jpgLiving as the church in our citiesThis sermon explores the concept of "kingdom flourishing" rooted in the Hebrew word "shalom" and the Greek word "irenae." It emphasizes that believers are called to bring the wholeness and fullness of God's kingdom to their cities, impacting individuals, families, and communities. The message encourages active engagement in the world, not just individual salvation, to foster holistic redemption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fmDDNbSWCZo2669https://my.truevi.com/watch/jTaL7JDvaPshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jTaL7JDvaPs/hqdefault.jpgPaul's argument against eating food offered to idolsThis message examines Paul's comprehensive argument in 1 Corinthians 8-10 regarding food offered to idols. It highlights how Paul builds a case against knowingly participating in such practices, emphasizing love for weaker brothers, the example of Israel, and the demonic reality behind idolatry. The speaker argues that Paul's full position is more restrictive than often understood when only considering chapter 8 in isolation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jTaL7JDvaPs2501https://my.truevi.com/watch/ryVUPcV5aPwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryVUPcV5aPw/hqdefault.jpgMarketplace ministry at The Blessed Life StoreJunior and Shari Yamaguchi share their testimony of opening The Blessed Life Store, a retail space in Hawaiian malls that functions as a marketplace ministry. They discuss how their faith guides their business, creating a space for prayer, fellowship, and sharing the love of Jesus with customers and staff.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryVUPcV5aPw1709https://my.truevi.com/watch/kHCIDSkEHn8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kHCIDSkEHn8/hqdefault.jpgBiblical perspectives on global warming and Christian stewardshipThis discussion explores how the Bible informs a Christian's understanding of environmentalism and global warming. It examines the dominion mandate, the call to be stewards of God's creation, and the importance of truth and healthy skepticism in evaluating scientific claims, all while prioritizing the gospel message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHCIDSkEHn8711https://my.truevi.com/watch/yJlidrmWVfAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yJlidrmWVfA/hqdefault.jpgThe church's invincibility: Protected and preserved by GodThis sermon explores Revelation 11, focusing on the church's enduring nature despite opposition. Using metaphors of an uneradicated mushroom and a measured temple, it argues that the church, though vulnerable and unpopular, is ultimately invincible because God protects and preserves it throughout history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yJlidrmWVfA2472https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yb40mElUFwshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yb40mElUFws/hqdefault.jpgJesus restores Peter for gospel ministry in John 21This sermon examines John 21, focusing on Jesus's restoration and recommissioning of Peter for gospel ministry. It highlights the disciples' return to fishing, their inability to catch anything apart from Jesus, and Peter's three-fold affirmation of love and subsequent call to "feed my sheep."https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yb40mElUFws2543https://my.truevi.com/watch/7f4m8axIIOYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7f4m8axIIOY/hqdefault.jpgTrain yourself to be godlyThis devotional encourages listeners to prioritize spiritual training over "godless myths and old wives' tales." It emphasizes that godliness holds value for both the present and future life, urging reflection on one's spiritual formation and striving for Christ-likeness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7f4m8axIIOY610https://my.truevi.com/watch/M9gIMfQvwFwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M9gIMfQvwFw/hqdefault.jpgObedience is sandwiched between love and joyThis message explores how Jesus positions obedience not as a burdensome obligation, but as a path nestled between love and joy. It challenges common perceptions of obedience as transactional or authoritarian, reframing it as a means to remain in God's love and experience fullness of joy. The speaker uses the analogy of hiking trails to illustrate how God's commands are for our protection and to lead us to the best experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9gIMfQvwFw465https://my.truevi.com/watch/3D4hH_wotUMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3D4hH_wotUM/hqdefault.jpgThe life of Joseph: From favorite to forgottenThis sermon begins a study of the life of Joseph, focusing on Genesis chapters 37 and 39. It explores Joseph's journey from being his father's favorite to being sold into slavery and imprisoned, highlighting the challenges he faced and God's presence throughout his trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3D4hH_wotUM4253https://my.truevi.com/watch/vvexSoFmjaohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vvexSoFmjao/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting the Bible: Understanding the author's intended messageThis video explores the challenges of interpreting the Bible, drawing parallels to understanding a recipe. It emphasizes that proper interpretation involves seeking the original author's intended message, rather than solely focusing on personal takeaways. The speaker argues that the Bible, being God-breathed, has a specific message communicated through its human authors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vvexSoFmjao688https://my.truevi.com/watch/nwLtZ2WBhAQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nwLtZ2WBhAQ/hqdefault.jpgCelebrating 22 years of God's faithfulness and future potentialThis message celebrates the 22nd anniversary of New Hope Oahu, reflecting on God's faithfulness in the past and the church's commitment to reassess its direction. It emphasizes the importance of seeing potential through God's eyes and utilizing individual gifts to build the church's future.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nwLtZ2WBhAQ5531https://my.truevi.com/watch/5tuob5B6pWYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5tuob5B6pWY/hqdefault.jpgHow to use power biblicallyThis message explores how individuals can biblically steward the power they have been given in their daily lives. It examines how power, defined as the ability to influence people, outcomes, or environments, is not limited to governments or businesses but is present in all personal relationships. The discussion draws from Ephesians 5 and 6, contrasting biblical principles with historical and cultural understandings of power dynamics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5tuob5B6pWY2626https://my.truevi.com/watch/QMvW3caLQGIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QMvW3caLQGI/hqdefault.jpgRemembering our baptism in 2024This sermon reflects on the significance of Jesus's baptism as a model for believers, emphasizing the gifts of grace and the ethical demands it places on individuals and the community. It encourages remembering one's baptism to navigate the challenges of the new year with faith rather than fear, highlighting God's presence, the Holy Spirit's power, and the Father's love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QMvW3caLQGI5219https://my.truevi.com/watch/lFr1762TqRIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lFr1762TqRI/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose of a liberal arts educationThis discussion challenges the modern American college system's shift from a classical Christian curriculum to an elective-based approach. It advocates for a liberal arts education as training for life, not just for a job, emphasizing its role in shaping individuals to think about society, life, civilization, and God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lFr1762TqRI475https://my.truevi.com/watch/roMlcxdEFTAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/roMlcxdEFTA/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God over substitutes: A Psalm 115 devotionalThis devotional reflects on Psalm 115, contrasting the living God with lifeless idols. It challenges listeners to identify and turn away from modern-day 'god substitutes' and instead place their trust in the Lord, who is their help and shield.https://www.youtube.com/embed/roMlcxdEFTA731https://my.truevi.com/watch/BQZV28dZoTEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BQZV28dZoTE/hqdefault.jpgThe prayer of examine: Recalling God's presence in your weekThis prayer of examine guides listeners to reflect on the past week, recognizing God's presence in moments of consolation and desolation. It encourages offering limitations and offenses to Jesus, seeking repentance and forgiveness, and inviting guidance for reconciliation. The practice concludes by asking God to bring to mind a "now" moment of His presence and a "not yet" moment of disappointment or waiting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BQZV28dZoTE645https://my.truevi.com/watch/n9OSAZ8xTsAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n9OSAZ8xTsA/hqdefault.jpgGrowing in boldness and courage as a ChristianThis sermon explores the Christian virtue of boldness, defining it as being clear in the face of fear and following Christ no matter the cost. Drawing on the example of Peter and John in Acts 4, it encourages believers to speak for Christ and overcome the fear of social pressure or personal cost.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n9OSAZ8xTsA2764https://my.truevi.com/watch/zEADnSfUaXQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zEADnSfUaXQ/hqdefault.jpgPreparing for persecution and understanding troubled heartsThis video suggests that Christians should prepare for persecution, which is a promised tribulation, rather than worldly disasters. It also explores the concept of a "troubled heart," distinguishing between a non-sinful, human response to suffering and a sinful, faithless worrying that indicates little faith in God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zEADnSfUaXQ499https://my.truevi.com/watch/gEAWm-fYmeIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gEAWm-fYmeI/hqdefault.jpgWork and God's mission: A view from the pewsThis presentation explores how our daily work connects with God's mission in the world, offering a perspective from a layperson rather than a pastor. It challenges common myths about work within the church, emphasizing that all work done with purpose and intent can glorify God and participate in His redemptive plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gEAWm-fYmeI3096https://my.truevi.com/watch/kkS-F3OThwIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kkS-F3OThwI/hqdefault.jpgDisciples are to be shrewd, faithful, and devoted stewardsThis sermon explores the parable of the dishonest manager from Luke 16, emphasizing that disciples of Christ should exhibit shrewdness, faithfulness, and devotion in their stewardship of all that God has entrusted to them. It challenges believers to use their time, talents, and treasures for Kingdom purposes, reflecting a future-oriented perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkS-F3OThwI3913https://my.truevi.com/watch/fqvLUXTs3mAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fqvLUXTs3mA/hqdefault.jpgLoving people on purposeThis message explores the parable of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing that loving God is demonstrated through how we treat all people. It highlights the intentional, unselfish, and action-focused nature of 'agapeo' love, urging believers to actively love their neighbors as Jesus did.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fqvLUXTs3mA2424https://my.truevi.com/watch/XgslCbXOOIEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XgslCbXOOIE/hqdefault.jpgJohn's prologue: Jesus as the Word of GodThe Gospel of John introduces Jesus as the Word of God, placing his story in a cosmic context. This prologue uses imagery from Genesis and Exodus to describe Jesus as God's creative word bringing light into darkness and as the human tabernacle where God's presence dwells.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XgslCbXOOIE402https://my.truevi.com/watch/rBhIsLza_wAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rBhIsLza_wA/hqdefault.jpgThe groundbreaking inclusion of Gentiles in the new covenantThis message explores the revolutionary inclusion of Gentiles into God's covenant family, as depicted in Acts 10. It highlights how God proactively dismantled Old Covenant barriers, demonstrating that salvation through Jesus is for all people, regardless of their Jewish heritage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rBhIsLza_wA2361https://my.truevi.com/watch/mJUqYrvg_cEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mJUqYrvg_cE/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding male and female roles and responsibilities in relationshipsA speaker discusses the interpretation of biblical passages concerning the roles of men and women in relationships. He shares his perspective on authority as responsibility and the complementary nature of these roles, drawing from personal experience and scriptural understanding.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mJUqYrvg_cE348https://my.truevi.com/watch/o_uobLqQz-4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o_uobLqQz-4/hqdefault.jpgThe power of compassion in ministryThis message emphasizes the importance of compassion in ministry, drawing from Matthew 9:35-38. It highlights how Jesus's compassion for the harassed and helpless crowds should motivate believers to share the gospel and serve others, even in challenging circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/o_uobLqQz-42047https://my.truevi.com/watch/fg4wrJ-5W1Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fg4wrJ-5W1A/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible as a window and a mirrorThis message explores how the Bible serves as both a window to understand the world from God's perspective and a mirror for self-reflection and personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of filtering our experiences, reason, and traditions through scripture to avoid self-righteousness and relativism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fg4wrJ-5W1A2309https://my.truevi.com/watch/FjgTXOnxhOIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FjgTXOnxhOI/hqdefault.jpgThe state of the soul after deathThis lesson explores the New Testament's teachings on the state of the soul after death, distinguishing between the intermediate state of the righteous and the unrighteous. It examines biblical passages that describe the soul's conscious existence with Christ for the saved, and a state of torment for the unsaved, both awaiting the final resurrection and judgment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FjgTXOnxhOI2520https://my.truevi.com/watch/ye08eGWugcYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ye08eGWugcY/hqdefault.jpgThe blessing of fearing the LordThis study of Psalm 112 explores the concept of fearing the Lord, distinguishing it from terror and defining it as awe, adoration, and wonder. It examines how this positive fear leads to a blessed life, producing good fruit and overcoming other fears. The passage highlights the characteristics of a person who fears the Lord, including success, graciousness, generosity, and a firm heart in the face of adversity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ye08eGWugcY337https://my.truevi.com/watch/zQ9s241v4-Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zQ9s241v4-A/hqdefault.jpgPeter's sermon on Pentecost and the prophetic communityThis message unpacks Peter's sermon from Acts chapter 2, focusing on the historic event of Pentecost where heaven came to earth and God's spirit entered the hearts of humans. It explores the significance of the Holy Spirit's descent and its implications for believers today as a prophetic community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zQ9s241v4-A3452https://my.truevi.com/watch/cANKx2Z36j0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cANKx2Z36j0/hqdefault.jpgThe gifts of faith and discernmentThis message explores the spiritual gifts of faith and discernment, as described in 1 Corinthians 12. It emphasizes that all spiritual gifts are given by God's grace for the common good of the church, with no hierarchy among them. The speaker aims to educate, equip, and encourage believers to exercise these gifts regularly.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cANKx2Z36j05879https://my.truevi.com/watch/yuyuLFNdLBkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yuyuLFNdLBk/hqdefault.jpgThe costly call to communityThis message explores the biblical call to community, emphasizing its inherent costs, including intimacy, risk, pain, and disappointment. It challenges the idealized view of community and highlights the importance of commitment to one another as believers, despite the challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yuyuLFNdLBk2687https://my.truevi.com/watch/AqMFE5_sfqohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AqMFE5_sfqo/hqdefault.jpgThe historicity of Jesus' burial supports the empty tombThis discussion examines the historicity of Jesus' burial and how it provides strong evidence for the empty tomb. It highlights the multiple, early, and independent sources attesting to the burial, and argues that the known location of the tomb in Jerusalem implies its emptiness when resurrection claims began. The speaker also addresses the implausibility of the disciples or Jewish authorities ignoring an occupied tomb.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AqMFE5_sfqo1954https://my.truevi.com/watch/jydszpAbej0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jydszpAbej0/hqdefault.jpgEvangelism and free speech in public spacesThis segment discusses the legal aspects of evangelism in public spaces, specifically malls, in California. It references a court case that upheld free speech rights for individuals engaging in consensual conversations in malls, even if not related to shopping. The discussion also covers the limitations and potential consequences of such activities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jydszpAbej01856https://my.truevi.com/watch/2KTOvsI8FmIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2KTOvsI8FmI/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding God's sovereignty and human free willThis message explores the apparent contradiction between God's sovereignty and human free will. It clarifies the meaning of both terms and suggests that understanding God's character, particularly His love, justice, and mercy, allows for resting in His sovereignty rather than fearing it. The discussion emphasizes that God's sovereignty is at work even in human choices, and that humans, though created in God's image, are not God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2KTOvsI8FmI1672https://my.truevi.com/watch/7OF_9Z9S40Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7OF_9Z9S40A/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical balance of God's transcendence and immanenceThis video explores the biblical understanding of God's transcendence and immanence, contrasting it with philosophical influences like Neoplatonism and Aristotelianism. It argues that the Bible presents a balanced view, emphasizing both God's 'otherness' and his active involvement in creation and history, rather than forcing a choice between the two.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7OF_9Z9S40A313https://my.truevi.com/watch/shkrhDF4RPwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/shkrhDF4RPw/hqdefault.jpgAvoiding false teachers and false teachingThis message discusses Paul's warning in Romans 16 against false teachers and false teaching. It highlights how these individuals cause division and offenses, often using smooth words and flattery to deceive. The sermon emphasizes the importance of individual Christians discerning and avoiding such influences to maintain doctrinal purity and healthy fellowship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/shkrhDF4RPw6124https://my.truevi.com/watch/GKSkErhXpywhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GKSkErhXpyw/hqdefault.jpgFormer Navy SEAL Chad Williams shares his testimony of finding ChristChad Williams, a former Navy SEAL, recounts his journey from a party lifestyle to a life transformed by faith. He shares how a sermon by Greg Laurie led to his commitment to Christ, even while actively serving as a SEAL, and how this decision impacted his life and military service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GKSkErhXpyw1518https://my.truevi.com/watch/2dXkXA4j_Fghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2dXkXA4j_Fg/hqdefault.jpgAbiding in Christ to walk as Jesus walkedThis message explores the meaning of abiding in Christ, emphasizing that it is a litmus test for how closely one walks with the Lord. It highlights that true abiding involves spending time in God's presence, removing distractions, and allowing one's life to reflect Jesus' actions and character. The speaker explains that walking as Jesus walked means living a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, seeing the needs of others, and proclaiming the kingdom of God through healing and bringing change to situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2dXkXA4j_Fg956https://my.truevi.com/watch/r_v4WaJn0IYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r_v4WaJn0IY/hqdefault.jpgKeep yourselves from idols: Distinguishing the real Jesus from imitationsThis sermon explores 1 John 5:13-21, focusing on John's admonition to "keep yourselves from idols." The speaker discusses how to discern the true Jesus from various imitations, emphasizing the importance of the incarnation and the dangers of false Christs, such as the Christ of Christian nationalism. The message encourages believers to become icons of the true God in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r_v4WaJn0IY4581https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qd0LiA40zx0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qd0LiA40zx0/hqdefault.jpgHow God's grace works in the past, present, and futureThis sermon explores the multifaceted nature of God's grace as revealed in Titus 2:11-15. It details how grace functions to save in the past, sanctify in the present, and satisfy believers in the future. The passage emphasizes that grace is the foundation for salvation, sanctification, and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qd0LiA40zx02460https://my.truevi.com/watch/3tlK570PoQkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3tlK570PoQk/hqdefault.jpgExercising Christ's authority with humilityThis sermon explores the concept of spiritual authority, drawing parallels between Jesus calming the storm and believers exercising authority in their lives. It emphasizes that this authority, delegated by Christ, is to be used with humility and for God's glory. The message encourages believers to apply this authority in various life circumstances, from personal struggles to broader cultural challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3tlK570PoQk2540https://my.truevi.com/watch/04YW3QX9lG8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/04YW3QX9lG8/hqdefault.jpgOvercoming big problems with a bigger GodPastor Greg Laurie teaches that God sometimes allows us to face overwhelming problems so we can see that He is even bigger. He uses the biblical account of the Israelites at Jericho to illustrate how faith and patience in God can lead to victory over seemingly impossible challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/04YW3QX9lG81535https://my.truevi.com/watch/uWlh6qLaxAUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uWlh6qLaxAU/hqdefault.jpgCommemorating Martin Luther King Jr. and God's faithfulnessThis service commemorates the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explores the theme of God's faithfulness. The sermon draws parallels between Paul's letter to the Corinthians and King's sermon "God is Able," emphasizing God's ability to sustain the cosmos, subdue evil, and provide inner strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uWlh6qLaxAU5702https://my.truevi.com/watch/nPv9MK--B1Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nPv9MK--B1I/hqdefault.jpgGod offers abundant living water instead of broken cisternsThis devotional reflects on Jeremiah 2, where God's people exchange their glorious God for worthless idols and forsake the spring of living water for broken cisterns. It contrasts this with God's consistent offer of abundant living water, which is essential for survival and flows from His throne.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nPv9MK--B1I821https://my.truevi.com/watch/Lb2ua0vMGWMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Lb2ua0vMGWM/hqdefault.jpgSharing the gospel with a man with facial tattoosA street evangelist engages a man named Tim in a conversation about the afterlife, sin, and salvation. The discussion covers Tim's initial beliefs, the Ten Commandments, and the concept of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lb2ua0vMGWM504https://my.truevi.com/watch/DQ69eqSaEm4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DQ69eqSaEm4/hqdefault.jpgResponding to objections about God sending people to hellThis video addresses common objections to the concept of God sending people to hell, specifically focusing on the claims that good deeds should offset crimes and that God is too loving to condemn anyone. It uses illustrations to help explain why these objections are not valid from a biblical perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DQ69eqSaEm4355https://my.truevi.com/watch/8JHlE2grmCshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8JHlE2grmCs/hqdefault.jpgChristian men shatter stereotypes of toxic masculinityNancy Pearcey discusses how sociological studies reveal that committed Christian men, contrary to popular belief, are often the most loving husbands and engaged fathers. These studies challenge the narrative that Christian teachings on masculinity lead to abuse, instead showing lower rates of domestic violence and higher marital satisfaction among this group.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8JHlE2grmCs3759https://my.truevi.com/watch/5AkeSHdPFeIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5AkeSHdPFeI/hqdefault.jpgFaith is resting your whole weight on GodThis sermon explores the nature of faith, drawing on Abraham's example from Romans chapter 4. It emphasizes that true faith means fully trusting in God, not in human understanding or strength. The message encourages believers to actively exercise their faith, allowing God to work in their lives and in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5AkeSHdPFeI4206https://my.truevi.com/watch/8znwsb0KYSQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8znwsb0KYSQ/hqdefault.jpgFull surrender is greater than common sense decisionsThis sermon explores the biblical account of the widow's offering in Mark 12, contrasting it with the contributions of the wealthy. It challenges listeners to consider the concept of "full surrender" to God, even when it defies common sense or baffles those around them. The message emphasizes that God values decisions not by the amount given, but by how much is held back.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8znwsb0KYSQ3232https://my.truevi.com/watch/7z2_CcwMXqAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7z2_CcwMXqA/hqdefault.jpgEvan Earwicker: Ephesians Pt 7 | The armor of God for an incarnational lifeThis sermon explores the armor of God from Ephesians 6, emphasizing that it is not for escaping the world but for engaging with it. It challenges the extremes of assimilation and separation, advocating for an incarnational approach to faith in a broken world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7z2_CcwMXqA1987https://my.truevi.com/watch/JEueqV16oVchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JEueqV16oVc/hqdefault.jpgBeing while becoming: Finding your place in God's storyThis session explores what it means to find your place in God's story, especially when life feels hard. It delves into the idea of being who God created us to be, even in the process of becoming, and how to navigate challenges and unfulfilled dreams.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JEueqV16oVc7490https://my.truevi.com/watch/__2Ki1h_Wbwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/__2Ki1h_Wbw/hqdefault.jpgHuman conflict is rooted in spiritual adulteryThis discussion explores how human conflict, particularly in marriage, stems from spiritual adultery. It emphasizes that when created things replace the Creator in our hearts, it inevitably leads to conflict in human relationships. The solution to conflict is presented as a vertical one, prioritizing God above all else.https://www.youtube.com/embed/__2Ki1h_Wbw399https://my.truevi.com/watch/GZBn3STqyvkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GZBn3STqyvk/hqdefault.jpgLetting go of the oars: Surrendering to God's directionThis message encourages believers to surrender self-effort and allow God to lead, drawing parallels to letting go of oars in a boat. It emphasizes that God has a way forward for every individual, even in challenging circumstances, and that true progress comes from trusting in His guidance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GZBn3STqyvk2869https://my.truevi.com/watch/J9KWm5qzvh8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J9KWm5qzvh8/hqdefault.jpgThe great miracle of Jonah: God's word and repentanceThis sermon explores the book of Jonah, highlighting that the true miracle is not the big fish, but God's ability to use a rebellious prophet and a few words to bring an entire wicked city to repentance. It emphasizes the power of God's word and the nature of true repentance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J9KWm5qzvh83100https://my.truevi.com/watch/JnECFIctifohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JnECFIctifo/hqdefault.jpgChrist's high priestly prayer for his disciplesThis sermon explores Christ's high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on his intercession for his disciples. The message highlights three key aspects of Christ's prayer: knowing the Father who owns us, the Guardian who keeps us, and the principle that alone can change us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JnECFIctifo4828https://my.truevi.com/watch/9-qk611XwEghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9-qk611XwEg/hqdefault.jpgThe historical Adam and Eve: A response to scientific and theological challengesThis presentation offers a response to various perspectives on the historical Adam and Eve, particularly addressing the challenges posed by scientific understandings of human origins. It explores the implications of evolutionary theory and methodological naturalism for Christian theology, arguing for the epistemological priority of scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9-qk611XwEg3895https://my.truevi.com/watch/r7k9wzB9NH4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r7k9wzB9NH4/hqdefault.jpgWarren Wiersbe on the purpose of Christian servicePastor Jim Thomas shares insights from Warren Wiersbe's book, "On Being a Servant of God," emphasizing that the true purpose of Christian service is to build people of Christian character, not to achieve worldly success. Wiersbe highlights that God's goal for believers is maturity and holiness, not money or happiness. The discussion underscores that ministry should focus on helping individuals mature in Christ, recognizing that the worker is more important than the work itself.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r7k9wzB9NH4624https://my.truevi.com/watch/wjQueleyAxEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wjQueleyAxE/hqdefault.jpgWhy Israel matters: God's chosen people and their role in history and prophecyThis message explores the unique and prominent role of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel throughout history and in God's prophetic plan. It highlights God's covenant with Abraham, the blessings the world has received through the Jewish people, and the ongoing significance of Israel in current events and end-time prophecy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wjQueleyAxE3660https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ko3c2LQ36AAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ko3c2LQ36AA/hqdefault.jpgThe Good Shepherd provides rest and healingPastor Heather Moore shares insights from Psalm 23, explaining how the Good Shepherd provides an environment for rest by removing threats of fear, conflict, disease, and hunger. She emphasizes that the Shepherd's proximity offers protection, peace, healing, and provision for His sheep.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ko3c2LQ36AA2338https://my.truevi.com/watch/wPAr2Q1KpQAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wPAr2Q1KpQA/hqdefault.jpgLet's talk about heaven: Part 1This message explores the concept of heaven, drawing from biblical descriptions and personal reflections. It emphasizes that heaven is a real place, a paradise, a city, and a country, and that our longing for it is a longing for God himself. The message also discusses how being "heavenly minded" should influence our earthly lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wPAr2Q1KpQA2828https://my.truevi.com/watch/V4kDgcwyWFghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/V4kDgcwyWFg/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of church membership and ecclesiologyThis discussion emphasizes the critical role of church membership and sound ecclesiology in the Christian life. It highlights how a proper understanding of the church, including regenerate membership and church discipline, is essential for individual believers and the health of local congregations. The conversation addresses common misconceptions about personal faith versus corporate church life, drawing on biblical principles for accountability and spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V4kDgcwyWFg2946https://my.truevi.com/watch/HJTVfSDwuQUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HJTVfSDwuQU/hqdefault.jpgOperating in spiritual strength through fortification and wrestling prayerThis discussion explores how to move from spiritual passivity to power by understanding and applying the biblical concepts of fortification and wrestling prayer. It details how these practices, learned through personal experience, enable believers to resist the enemy's attacks and experience breakthrough and sustained victory in ministry and daily life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HJTVfSDwuQU1909https://my.truevi.com/watch/xc8ePO6lG18https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xc8ePO6lG18/hqdefault.jpgFlourishing through challenges with the power of JesusThis episode introduces the "Flourishing Forest" season of the True Girl podcast, where girls and their moms learn to grow stronger through life's difficulties. It emphasizes that flourishing means growing even in harsh circumstances, not just favorable ones, and that this is possible through the power of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xc8ePO6lG18914https://my.truevi.com/watch/CwOvEVCy3lQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CwOvEVCy3lQ/hqdefault.jpgThe insidious and pervasive nature of impurityThis message explores the concept of impurity, asserting that it is more insidious and pervasive than commonly believed. It delves into the questions of whether holiness can be transferred through contact and if defilement can be, concluding that while holiness is incommunicable, impurity is transferable and can invalidate one's work and worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CwOvEVCy3lQ2391https://my.truevi.com/watch/H9l6DgnCbW4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H9l6DgnCbW4/hqdefault.jpgThe Saturday examine: A prayer practice for reflection and presenceThis prayer of examine guides listeners through a reflective practice to discern God's presence in their past week. It encourages acknowledging moments of consolation and desolation, offering offenses to Jesus, and inviting the Holy Spirit to foster awareness of God's presence in all of life's experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/H9l6DgnCbW4615https://my.truevi.com/watch/l2F7wJEEUfIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l2F7wJEEUfI/hqdefault.jpgEcclesiastes 1:1-11: A cold eye on deathThis sermon explores Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, emphasizing the book's raw confrontation with life's struggles and the reality of death. It challenges the notion of escaping life's frustrations, instead advocating for a clear-eyed view of a fallen world under the curse of death. The message encourages acknowledging pain and finding newness in the resurrection of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l2F7wJEEUfI3075https://my.truevi.com/watch/4jf-uyM0rowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4jf-uyM0row/hqdefault.jpgChuck Smith's early life and call to ministryGreg Laurie interviews Pastor Chuck Smith about his childhood, including a miraculous healing in his family and his mother's vow to God. Smith recounts his conversion at age 14 and his decision to pursue ministry over a medical career, influenced by a speaker at a summer camp.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4jf-uyM0row1069https://my.truevi.com/watch/2H31BbcyUmMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2H31BbcyUmM/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the Alpha and the OmegaThis sermon explores the biblical concept of Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. It delves into what this title means for understanding Jesus as the source of life, the image of God, and the one who completes the story of history and salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2H31BbcyUmM5650https://my.truevi.com/watch/FxWxO91GYF4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FxWxO91GYF4/hqdefault.jpgThe Feast of Weeks and the Holy Spirit's powerThis message explores the Feast of Weeks, connecting its Old Testament observance to the New Testament outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It highlights how this feast foreshadowed the power God's people would receive through the Holy Spirit, enabling them to live lives transformed by His presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxWxO91GYF41242https://my.truevi.com/watch/d5JY715c8Okhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d5JY715c8Ok/hqdefault.jpgSetting up and typing Biblical Hebrew Unicode on WindowsThis screencast demonstrates how to install the SIL Hebrew keyboard and configure Windows for typing Biblical Hebrew. It covers downloading necessary files, adding the Hebrew keyboard layout, and utilizing keyboard maps for efficient typing. The process enables users to easily switch between English and Hebrew input in any Unicode-capable text editor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d5JY715c8Ok335https://my.truevi.com/watch/z8gqK7-kw4Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z8gqK7-kw4E/hqdefault.jpgEpic fails: Lessons from the life of MosesThis sermon series begins by exploring the life of Moses, focusing on his 'epic fails' and how God uses these moments for His glory and Moses's good. The message emphasizes that failures do not have to define us, and God can work through, and even transform, our mistakes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z8gqK7-kw4E4368https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qgg3SdqQ4UMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qgg3SdqQ4UM/hqdefault.jpgGrace and peace from him who is and who was and is to comeRoss Lester, guest preacher at The Village Church, shares a message of grace and peace from Revelation 1. He emphasizes that God's default posture towards us is grace, even when we struggle, and that His love is evidenced by His freeing us from our sins through the blood of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qgg3SdqQ4UM5708https://my.truevi.com/watch/oTB2bqyCPHQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oTB2bqyCPHQ/hqdefault.jpgWalking by faith, not by sightNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explores the biblical call to live by faith in unseen realities rather than by what is visible and temporal. She explains how this perspective impacts our response to suffering, our understanding of God's sovereignty, and our daily decisions, drawing insights from Hebrews 11 and other scriptures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oTB2bqyCPHQ1825https://my.truevi.com/watch/MI99zMO3p68https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MI99zMO3p68/hqdefault.jpgThe king still has one more moveNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that the cosmic battle between God and Satan is like a chess match. She describes how Satan believes he has won at various points in history, but God always has a counter-move. This message, delivered at a True Woman Conference, encourages listeners to face challenges with biblical perspective and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MI99zMO3p681624https://my.truevi.com/watch/apKZhJ6lHEkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/apKZhJ6lHEk/hqdefault.jpgIncarnational witness in online outreachThis webinar introduces 'Ignite,' a strategy for online outreach that encourages Christians to use their hobbies as a bridge to share the gospel. Drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul's incarnational witness, the approach emphasizes contextualizing faith for the "online people group" by connecting personal interests with opportunities for spiritual conversation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/apKZhJ6lHEk2885https://my.truevi.com/watch/fqzLpeLWzTYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fqzLpeLWzTY/hqdefault.jpgGod's unchanging nature: The foundation for faithThis discussion explores the theological concept of God's "alwaysness" and how His unchanging nature provides a stable foundation for Christian faith and discipleship. It emphasizes that God's attributes, such as love, mercy, and righteousness, are constant, allowing believers to trust Him in all circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fqzLpeLWzTY1055https://my.truevi.com/watch/pslMGj8SjcUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pslMGj8SjcU/hqdefault.jpgWhen we run from God, we end up running to the strangest placesThis sermon introduces a new series on the life of Jonah, highlighting how people often run away from God and the unexpected places they end up. The speaker uses personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate this common human tendency, emphasizing that God is a God of second chances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pslMGj8SjcU2667https://my.truevi.com/watch/iOuKy9_LMskhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iOuKy9_LMsk/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 1: The way of the righteous and the wickedNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth introduces a series on Psalm 1, highlighting its role as a wisdom psalm and a preface to the entire book of Psalms. She explains how this psalm presents a clear contrast between two ways of life—the righteous and the wicked—and their ultimate destinies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iOuKy9_LMsk1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/vHi-sFiEEcwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vHi-sFiEEcw/hqdefault.jpgThe spiritual obituary and resurrection of a ChristianThis sermon explores the theological concept of justification, emphasizing that believers are declared righteous not by their own works but by faith in Jesus Christ. It delves into Paul's teaching on dying to self and living to God through crucifixion and resurrection with Christ, highlighting the ongoing reality of Christ living within believers amidst daily struggles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vHi-sFiEEcw3605https://my.truevi.com/watch/Sew1kBIe-W0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sew1kBIe-W0/hqdefault.jpgHow to read the law in the BibleThis video explains how to approach the ancient laws found in the second through fifth books of the Bible. It clarifies that the Bible is not a behavior manual but an epic narrative where God reveals his wisdom through commands and laws. The discussion covers the purpose of these laws for ancient Israel and their underlying ideals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sew1kBIe-W0379https://my.truevi.com/watch/XWJH8tLvBh4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XWJH8tLvBh4/hqdefault.jpgGod's love is what we are made ofThis sermon explores the profound idea that God's love is not merely an external force but the very essence of our being. It challenges the notion of putting God in a box and encourages listeners to recognize their inherent connection to divine love, especially when facing life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XWJH8tLvBh44026https://my.truevi.com/watch/akWK6ry-qschttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/akWK6ry-qsc/hqdefault.jpgThe church's pursuit of relevance in worship and missionThis discussion explores the historical and contemporary pressures on the church to be relevant, examining the distinction between engaging culture for mission and compromising worship. It considers how the desire for relevance can lead to questionable practices in church, particularly in worship and outreach.https://www.youtube.com/embed/akWK6ry-qsc2047https://my.truevi.com/watch/yzLYVnVWJmEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yzLYVnVWJmE/hqdefault.jpgHow to keep from losing heart in ministry, part 1Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth introduces a series on how to persevere when facing hardships and discouragement. She shares examples of women struggling in their marriages and churches, and highlights the Apostle Paul's experiences with suffering as detailed in 2 Corinthians.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yzLYVnVWJmE1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/lP7FTdpIquUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lP7FTdpIquU/hqdefault.jpgThe church's assignment: Proclaiming victory and a biblical worldviewThis message emphasizes the church's crucial role in proclaiming God's victory and upholding a biblical worldview in an unstable world. It highlights the importance of courage in defending faith and influencing society with Christian values, rather than retreating from current events.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lP7FTdpIquU4088https://my.truevi.com/watch/qSDwpxJZ0jMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qSDwpxJZ0jM/hqdefault.jpgThe Olivet Discourse: Jesus' teaching on the end times for IsraelThis video explains the Olivet Discourse, Jesus' extended teaching on the Mount of Olives concerning the end times. It focuses on God's future program for Israel, as recorded in Matthew 24:1 – 25:46, and its parallels in Mark 13 and Luke 21. The discourse details events leading up to and during the seven-year tribulation period and the second coming of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qSDwpxJZ0jM509https://my.truevi.com/watch/0WwDUg08zlUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0WwDUg08zlU/hqdefault.jpgJesus cares for our physical and spiritual needsThis episode explores how Jesus, after his resurrection, met the physical needs of his disciples by cooking them breakfast, and how this act of care extends to our own lives. It emphasizes that Jesus is attentive to all our needs, both spiritual and physical, and that acknowledging this can transform our perspective on everyday provisions like food.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0WwDUg08zlU2319https://my.truevi.com/watch/gIpehJT8ok8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gIpehJT8ok8/hqdefault.jpgMoses' prayer for a heart of wisdomNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explores Moses' prayer in Psalm 90, focusing on the brevity of life and the eternity of God. She emphasizes Moses' request for God to teach us to number our days so that we may gain a heart of wisdom, urging listeners to evaluate their use of time in light of eternity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gIpehJT8ok81571https://my.truevi.com/watch/7cg-grVWUy4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7cg-grVWUy4/hqdefault.jpgStay on mission: Freedom in ChristThis sermon, part of a four-week series, explores what Jesus would say to the church in Stockton, California. Drawing from Galatians chapter 5, the message emphasizes staying on mission and not being burdened by old laws, but rather living in the freedom Christ provides through faith expressing itself in love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cg-grVWUy45324https://my.truevi.com/watch/GknAHg3LOVUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GknAHg3LOVU/hqdefault.jpgThe revelation of Jesus Christ in gloryThis message explores the first chapter of the Book of Revelation, focusing on John's vision of Jesus Christ. It highlights how this vision reveals Jesus in his eternal glory, complementing the understanding of him from the Gospels.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GknAHg3LOVU5411https://my.truevi.com/watch/caSOSBIZF4Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/caSOSBIZF4E/hqdefault.jpgThe enduring certainty of God's word amidst uncertaintyThis devotion reflects on Isaiah 40, emphasizing that while all else may wither and fade, God's word stands forever. It offers comfort and certainty in times of flux and anxiety, encouraging engagement with Scripture as a steadfast truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/caSOSBIZF4E366https://my.truevi.com/watch/9t6L1-jQ0UMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9t6L1-jQ0UM/hqdefault.jpgThe one thing: Ultimate priorities in lifeThis sermon explores the concept of "the one thing" as an ultimate priority in life, drawing from biblical passages. It emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence, making Christ central, and prioritizing daily time with Him over the urgent distractions of the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9t6L1-jQ0UM2906https://my.truevi.com/watch/VUc19zmf_SEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VUc19zmf_SE/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting "I never knew you" in Matthew 7This discussion explores various interpretations of Jesus's statement, "I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness," from Matthew 7. It examines whether impressive external works indicate true belief or if a personal, relational knowing of God is the true mark of discipleship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VUc19zmf_SE719https://my.truevi.com/watch/7LV2z0zactUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7LV2z0zactU/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding and respecting spiritual jurisdictionThis message explores the concept of spiritual jurisdiction, defining it as the sphere or territory over which one has authority and responsibility. It differentiates between engaging with those inside and outside the church, emphasizing the importance of respecting boundaries and making loving appeals rather than forcing one's way into another's spiritual territory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7LV2z0zactU3840https://my.truevi.com/watch/iAfcw3TZvXAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iAfcw3TZvXA/hqdefault.jpgFaith is the foundation of ChristianityThis message emphasizes that faith is not merely an addition to Christianity but its fundamental basis. It explores the biblical understanding of faith as active trust and belief in God, essential for a life centered on Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iAfcw3TZvXA3364https://my.truevi.com/watch/oGGoO6j79y0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oGGoO6j79y0/hqdefault.jpgPractical ways to reach lost soulsThis episode explores practical methods for reaching lost souls, emphasizing the importance of understanding the spiritual battle, recognizing the opportunity for multiplication, and preparing one's own soul. It highlights the power of prayer and leading by example, encouraging believers to blend truth with humility when sharing their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGGoO6j79y01107https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gi9aLmMNOoAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gi9aLmMNOoA/hqdefault.jpgWhere do lies get their power?This episode explores the question of where lies get their power, using the biblical account of Eve and the serpent as a foundational example. It discusses how listening to, dwelling on, and acting upon lies gives them power, leading to sin and its consequences. The discussion also features a listener's story about the consequences of hiding sin and the importance of confession.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gi9aLmMNOoA939https://my.truevi.com/watch/FunjBhQta4ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FunjBhQta4o/hqdefault.jpgHonoring Verge and Evelyn Ediger's 24 years of ministry at Christ Community ChurchThis video celebrates Verge and Evelyn Ediger's 24 years of dedicated service at Christ Community Church. Verge is recognized as a life-changer, burden-carrier, and multiplier, while Evelyn is honored for her contributions as an organ player, women's mentor, and counselor. Their faithful ministry has impacted hundreds of lives within the church and community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FunjBhQta4o412https://my.truevi.com/watch/Aq9TBFjwoWQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Aq9TBFjwoWQ/hqdefault.jpgThe unexpected absurdity of the Savior's birthThis Advent reflection explores the familiar story of Jesus' birth, highlighting the unexpected and even absurd nature of God's grandeur pointing to a baby in a manger. It encourages listeners to consider where Christ might be showing up in unexpected ways in their own lives and to pray for fresh eyes to see His entrance into the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aq9TBFjwoWQ732https://my.truevi.com/watch/RfZ_P8il3TUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RfZ_P8il3TU/hqdefault.jpgJesus' harsh words for the PhariseesJesus had harsh words for the Pharisees because they focused on external cleanliness while neglecting internal greed and wickedness. He criticized their meticulous adherence to numerous laws, which burdened people rather than freeing them, and their obsession with trivialities over justice and the love of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RfZ_P8il3TU2286https://my.truevi.com/watch/aCF_nazi4XUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aCF_nazi4XU/hqdefault.jpgThe healing of the ten lepers and the call to praiseThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus healing ten lepers, highlighting the one who returned to give thanks. It connects this narrative to the church's call to minister in marginalized spaces and to live a life of praise and thankfulness, even amidst challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCF_nazi4XU1162https://my.truevi.com/watch/zyDznCfi0bMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zyDznCfi0bM/hqdefault.jpgGod created man in his own image, male and femaleThis sermon explores Genesis 1:26-28, focusing on two foundational truths about humanity: being created in God's image and being created as male and female. It discusses the implications of these truths for understanding human dignity, destiny, and the God-ordained sexual binary.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zyDznCfi0bM2785https://my.truevi.com/watch/CEtTYA4VlTghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CEtTYA4VlTg/hqdefault.jpgThe peace of God guards your heart and mindThis message explores the biblical meaning of peace, distinguishing it from worldly tranquility. It emphasizes that true peace, or shalom, is found in Jesus Christ and is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, acts as a guard for the hearts and minds of believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CEtTYA4VlTg885https://my.truevi.com/watch/frDvGDbJCKIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/frDvGDbJCKI/hqdefault.jpgMoney matters: A gift, a test, and a trapThis sermon explores the multifaceted nature of money, presenting it as a gift from God to be stewarded for His glory. It also examines how money serves as a test of our hearts and can become a trap if not handled with wisdom and faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/frDvGDbJCKI5119https://my.truevi.com/watch/N18N7laFvBUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N18N7laFvBU/hqdefault.jpgCling to your confidence in God through suffering and sinValerie Ting Osterbrock reflects on the unexpected message God placed on her heart for her fellow graduates: they will suffer and they will sin. She encourages them to cling to their confidence in God, who began a good work in them and will bring it to completion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N18N7laFvBU613https://my.truevi.com/watch/hsUB5hAi4tUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hsUB5hAi4tU/hqdefault.jpgDavid's faith in God during betrayalThis devotional reflects on Psalm 3, where David cries out to God amidst the deep pain of betrayal by his son Absalom. It encourages listeners to respond like David to their own challenges by calling out to the Lord for protection and deliverance, declaring faith that God will rescue them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hsUB5hAi4tU757https://my.truevi.com/watch/wLXkN0vT5BQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wLXkN0vT5BQ/hqdefault.jpgAll believers are called to be prayer warriorsThis episode explores the concept of a "prayer warrior," emphasizing that all believers are called to prayer. It highlights the power of prayer in spiritual warfare and encourages listeners to engage in fervent, righteous prayer, especially in unity with other believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wLXkN0vT5BQ2951https://my.truevi.com/watch/CjCLLr6xoxohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CjCLLr6xoxo/hqdefault.jpgGod is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we can ask or thinkThis sermon explores Ephesians 3:20-21, emphasizing God's overwhelming ability to act beyond human comprehension or expectation. It highlights that God delights in impossibilities, consistently demonstrating His power in situations that seem insurmountable to us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CjCLLr6xoxo2261https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tle4oo6GWbAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tle4oo6GWbA/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 58: The righteous will rejoice when God judges on earthThis sermon explores Psalm 58, highlighting the stark contrast between the modern evangelical hymn book and the Psalms' pervasive theme of enemies. It emphasizes the call for God's justice against wicked rulers and the ultimate triumph of the righteous.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tle4oo6GWbA2308https://my.truevi.com/watch/qM_YUEfkuqkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qM_YUEfkuqk/hqdefault.jpgThe Feast of Unleavened Bread and the permeating power of sinThis message explores the Feast of Unleavened Bread from Leviticus 23, connecting it to the gospel and the pervasive nature of sin. It uses the biblical metaphor of leaven to illustrate how sin works its way into our lives and highlights Christ as our unleavened bread, offering freedom from sin's power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qM_YUEfkuqk1717https://my.truevi.com/watch/67edRApZatwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/67edRApZatw/hqdefault.jpgExplaining free agency through a non-physical mindThis presentation explores the difficulty of explaining free agency if human beings are merely physical entities. It argues that if all actions are determined by physical processes, then concepts like culpability, rationality, creativity, and love lose their meaning. The speaker proposes that a non-physical mind is necessary to account for the free choices humans experience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/67edRApZatw522https://my.truevi.com/watch/PVsq0W9Uob0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PVsq0W9Uob0/hqdefault.jpgJesus is our example, God's word is our guideThis sermon emphasizes that the Christian life is not self-centered but cross-centered, with Jesus as the ultimate example. It highlights the importance of God's word as a guide for living a crucified, constructive, and unified life, equipping believers to persevere and grow in Christ-likeness. The message encourages meditating, studying, praying, memorizing, and obeying scripture to live more like Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PVsq0W9Uob02172https://my.truevi.com/watch/9vdK9VV9RR0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9vdK9VV9RR0/hqdefault.jpgJoseph: The man who chose to be father to the Son of GodThis sermon celebrates Father's Day by exploring the biblical figure of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. It highlights Joseph's righteousness, his obedience to God's will despite challenges, and his pivotal role in raising the Son of God. The message encourages listeners to embrace God's calling in their own lives, even when it requires stepping out in faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9vdK9VV9RR03209https://my.truevi.com/watch/3Ofb20ySN2ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Ofb20ySN2g/hqdefault.jpgThe Father's love, the Son's worth, wrath's weight, and grace's substituteThis sermon explores four essential aspects of the gospel message, drawing from Romans 8:32. It emphasizes God the Father's initiative and love in giving His Son, the Son's immeasurable worth and obedience, the full weight of God's wrath borne by Jesus, and the divine substitution of Christ for sinners.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Ofb20ySN2g2559https://my.truevi.com/watch/46acdLdilDYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/46acdLdilDY/hqdefault.jpgThe problem with feel-good preachingThis segment critiques a sermon by Jonathan Osteen, highlighting its focus on self-affirmation and emotional comfort rather than biblical depth. It contrasts this style with expository preaching, which delves into scripture to reveal theological truths and practical implications.https://www.youtube.com/embed/46acdLdilDY699https://my.truevi.com/watch/cNW_FTy8rvshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cNW_FTy8rvs/hqdefault.jpgThe gradual corruption of Christian doctrine before the ReformationThis discussion explores the historical development of doctrinal corruption within Christianity, leading up to the Protestant Reformation. It examines how core tenets concerning Christ's Lordship, scriptural authority, and salvation gradually diverged from early apostolic teachings. The conversation highlights the slow process of apostasy and the introduction of competing ideas that obscured fundamental Christian truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cNW_FTy8rvs1277https://my.truevi.com/watch/Rzl642Yy4DMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rzl642Yy4DM/hqdefault.jpgThe cosmic scope of God's promisesThis sermon explores the cosmic reach of God's promises, moving beyond individual salvation to encompass the renewal of all creation. It highlights how the Bible portrays a future where all things are made new, not destroyed, and how this understanding shapes our present lives and longings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rzl642Yy4DM2122https://my.truevi.com/watch/c74CuLCeFT8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c74CuLCeFT8/hqdefault.jpgThe romance of tribulationThis message explores the concept of tribulation, reframing it from a negative experience to a beneficial process. It delves into biblical examples and the agricultural practice of threshing to illustrate how tribulation purifies and refines believers, ultimately leading them into the fullness of God's kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c74CuLCeFT83430https://my.truevi.com/watch/27T5xckqXGUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/27T5xckqXGU/hqdefault.jpgGod is love: Understanding God's self-sacrificial love, mercy, and graceThis discussion explores the biblical meaning of "God is love," emphasizing its self-sacrificial nature as demonstrated by sending His Son. It also delves into God's mercy and grace, distinguishing them as outflows of His love and explaining how they relate to His justice and holiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/27T5xckqXGU2126https://my.truevi.com/watch/kVmZz8IljTEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kVmZz8IljTE/hqdefault.jpgThe church needs everyone to participate in ministryThis sermon emphasizes that the local church thrives when all members contribute their diverse gifts and professions to the work of the ministry. Drawing parallels to the rebuilding of a wall, it highlights the importance of collective effort over individual specialization for the church's growth and impact.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVmZz8IljTE339https://my.truevi.com/watch/KscO2zCAF0Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KscO2zCAF0A/hqdefault.jpgPreaching text selection for occasional preachersThis discussion offers practical advice for individuals who preach occasionally, focusing on how to select sermon texts. It covers strategies such as preparing sermons in advance through a book of the Bible and preaching from the overflow of what God is currently teaching the preacher.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KscO2zCAF0A1864https://my.truevi.com/watch/nong5UDT5gMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nong5UDT5gM/hqdefault.jpgCritical theory as a replacement ideology for ChristianityAn anonymous woman with a PhD in women's studies observed a shift in university campuses, noting that critical theory, while offering a framework for understanding the world, led to bitterness and anger. This ideology is presented as intellectually vacuous and dangerous, ultimately serving as a replacement for Christian beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nong5UDT5gM416https://my.truevi.com/watch/Pywaj0TbiNUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pywaj0TbiNU/hqdefault.jpgAvoiding weariness in well-doingThis message addresses the condition of spiritual weariness, particularly in the 'middle period' of Christian life, when the initial thrill and excitement may fade. It explores the dangers of giving up, resigning oneself to a joyless faith, or resorting to artificial stimulants in the church. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-examination to identify the root causes of weariness and understand the developmental phases of the Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pywaj0TbiNU2733https://my.truevi.com/watch/_JiUlfzxH9Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_JiUlfzxH9A/hqdefault.jpgModeling, inviting, and supplying for ministryThis sermon explores Jesus's interactions with his disciples and a large crowd, highlighting three verbs that describe Jesus's response to unexpected ministry opportunities: welcomed, spoke, and cured. The message emphasizes Jesus's love for the weak and his desire for fellowship, even when plans are interrupted.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_JiUlfzxH9A4374https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wg-tEwRn-kwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wg-tEwRn-kw/hqdefault.jpgKeep a close watch on yourself and on the teachingThis message emphasizes the importance of personal vigilance and sound doctrine for those in ministry. It draws from Paul's instructions to Timothy, highlighting the need for an exemplary life and faithful teaching to maintain credibility and effectiveness in serving the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wg-tEwRn-kw3071https://my.truevi.com/watch/7ydyXHdI0mchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ydyXHdI0mc/hqdefault.jpgThe household of God: Identity and responsibilityThis sermon explores the concept of the church as the household of God, emphasizing the identity believers receive as insiders through Christ. It also highlights the responsibility of those within God's household to help outsiders feel like insiders.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ydyXHdI0mc2540https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jsnr4lgfFqIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jsnr4lgfFqI/hqdefault.jpgThe how of giving your first and best to GodThis sermon explores the biblical concept of giving our first and best to God, drawing from Malachi 3:7-12. It emphasizes that God requires, not suggests, this practice, and that our giving reveals where our true treasure and heart lie. The message highlights God's preeminence and His desire to bless those who honor Him with their resources.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jsnr4lgfFqI5704https://my.truevi.com/watch/IZo4mGlUoYMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IZo4mGlUoYM/hqdefault.jpgPreparing a sermon as a nourishing gospel mealThis video illustrates sermon preparation as crafting a celebratory meal, emphasizing the importance of gathering fine theological ingredients from scripture. It highlights the need to artfully form these ingredients into a digestible and nourishing message for a hungry congregation. The speaker stresses the communicative process as equally vital to content, advocating for repeated practice to deliver an engaging and impactful sermon.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IZo4mGlUoYM327https://my.truevi.com/watch/5hexoG_9aWEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5hexoG_9aWE/hqdefault.jpgThe power of prayer in the end timesThis sermon explores the significance of prayer, particularly in the context of the end times as described in the Book of Revelation. It emphasizes that prayers are not in vain but are stored up before God's throne, playing a crucial role in the unfolding of God's plan and the consummation of His kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5hexoG_9aWE4617https://my.truevi.com/watch/XW-YSVDijp0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XW-YSVDijp0/hqdefault.jpgHow to regain a healthy sense of awe for JesusThis message explores how to sustain a lifelong relationship with Jesus and maintain a healthy sense of awe. It discusses the importance of actively receiving and sharing God's light, and how storms in life can reset our perspective and deepen our faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XW-YSVDijp02874https://my.truevi.com/watch/OKU6OxHKDs0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OKU6OxHKDs0/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the person who is afraidPastor Greg Laurie examines the biblical account of Gideon, a man initially paralyzed by fear, to illustrate how God transforms individuals from hiding to fighting and from panic to purpose. This message encourages listeners to confront their fears with faith, drawing strength from God's word and promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OKU6OxHKDs01585https://my.truevi.com/watch/vIiKj6dJ5Sshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vIiKj6dJ5Ss/hqdefault.jpgWhat John the Baptist teaches us from his imprisonment and deathThis sermon explores the life and ministry of John the Baptist, focusing on his courageous preaching, his moment of doubt while imprisoned, and his ultimate death. The speaker draws lessons for believers today, emphasizing the importance of making Jesus central to our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vIiKj6dJ5Ss4270https://my.truevi.com/watch/DSwAoDchr8Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DSwAoDchr8A/hqdefault.jpgJohn the Baptist prepares the way for JesusThis sermon explores John the Baptist's ministry, focusing on his call to repentance and his role in preparing the people for the coming of Jesus. It highlights the contrast between John's baptism of repentance and Jesus's baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire, emphasizing the need for genuine repentance and a transformed life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DSwAoDchr8A3918https://my.truevi.com/watch/ih3LBuYbKZwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ih3LBuYbKZw/hqdefault.jpgThe birth of the early church and the Holy Spirit's powerThis message explores the pivotal moment of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit fills believers and empowers them for ministry. It highlights the birth of the early church and the ongoing mission to spread the gospel, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to be witnesses in their local communities and to the ends of the earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ih3LBuYbKZw4789https://my.truevi.com/watch/M1ly_xWcG-ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M1ly_xWcG-g/hqdefault.jpgThe cry of lament, plea of petition, and resolve to trust in GodThis sermon explores Psalm 119:25-32, focusing on the psalmist's journey from spiritual weariness to renewed strength. It highlights the importance of prayer and God's word in overcoming difficulties and fostering a deeper relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M1ly_xWcG-g4221https://my.truevi.com/watch/QC8d2GnDbEwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QC8d2GnDbEw/hqdefault.jpgGrace dawns and faith respondsThis sermon explores Matthew 4:12-17, focusing on how God's grace dawns in unexpected places and calls for a response of faith and repentance. The message emphasizes that salvation is entirely by grace, not human effort, and that personal transformation in Christ leads to broader impact.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QC8d2GnDbEw3846https://my.truevi.com/watch/buyZ9cs4mZEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/buyZ9cs4mZE/hqdefault.jpgEaster people take responsibility to care for the body of ChristThis sermon explores the significance of Joseph of Arimathea's actions in caring for Jesus' body after the crucifixion. It highlights how Joseph's willingness to take on a difficult and undignified task serves as a model for believers to actively care for the body of Christ, the church, through love and service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/buyZ9cs4mZE5293https://my.truevi.com/watch/0JWNasLs7SEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0JWNasLs7SE/hqdefault.jpgResponding to doubt by seeing God's throne, eye, and characterThis sermon explores how to respond to the voice of doubt by focusing on God's attributes. It encourages believers to recognize doubt's deceptive nature and to steady themselves by remembering God's sovereign control, his all-seeing presence, and his righteous character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0JWNasLs7SE4577https://my.truevi.com/watch/tkpu2UyxoU4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tkpu2UyxoU4/hqdefault.jpgGod's unchanging nature: Immutability in being, purposes, and promisesThis sermon explores the incommunicable attribute of God's immutability, focusing on how God is unchanging in His being, His purposes, and His promises. It contrasts God's constancy with human mutability and emphasizes the importance of understanding God through His self-revelation rather than human reason or experience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tkpu2UyxoU45704https://my.truevi.com/watch/VMqY5VpXtPghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VMqY5VpXtPg/hqdefault.jpgThe Village Chapel Nashville worship service, November 1, 2020This Village Chapel Nashville worship service, recorded on November 1, 2020, features worship music and a message from Pastor Jim Thomas. He discusses the church's plans for reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and introduces a new study on the book of Colossians.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VMqY5VpXtPg5785https://my.truevi.com/watch/WgLsOTFU_Sshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WgLsOTFU_Ss/hqdefault.jpgThe psalmist's heart, honesty, and hope in Psalm 119:33-40This sermon explores Psalm 119:33-40, focusing on the psalmist's conscious dependence on God, his honesty about obstacles to spiritual life, and his hope in God's promises. It highlights the psalmist's petitions for teaching, understanding, and guidance, and his delight in God's word despite daily struggles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WgLsOTFU_Ss2254https://my.truevi.com/watch/nGVYW7_hNBwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nGVYW7_hNBw/hqdefault.jpgMortifying earthly members and putting on ChristThis sermon explores Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on the Christian's call to mortify earthly desires and put on the new man in Christ. It emphasizes that true Christians will still struggle with sin but are commanded to actively put these sins to death, recognizing that Christ is all in all.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nGVYW7_hNBw2837https://my.truevi.com/watch/AOeXioBaSbghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AOeXioBaSbg/hqdefault.jpgDefining patriotism, nationalism, and Christian nationalismThis discussion defines patriotism as love and devotion to one's country, and nationalism as loyalty and devotion to a nation, exalting it above others. The conversation explores how these terms relate to Christian faith, particularly in the context of American history and the concept of Christian nationalism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AOeXioBaSbg4223https://my.truevi.com/watch/d_jEZ8YzmDAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d_jEZ8YzmDA/hqdefault.jpgThe urgency of Advent repentanceThis sermon explores the Advent season as a time for urgent and bold repentance, as exemplified by John the Baptist. It redefines repentance not as a response to shame or guilt, but as a beautiful and gracious change in pursuit, leading to freedom and a deeper relationship with Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d_jEZ8YzmDA4188https://my.truevi.com/watch/opZrsH2xmNMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/opZrsH2xmNM/hqdefault.jpgBuilding your life on the rock of ChristThis sermon concludes a series on the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Jesus' teaching about building one's life on a solid foundation. It emphasizes the importance of not only hearing Jesus' words but also putting them into practice to withstand the storms of life and the coming judgment. The message highlights that the rock on which to build is Christ himself.https://www.youtube.com/embed/opZrsH2xmNM2022https://my.truevi.com/watch/5C1oBOSUoP0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5C1oBOSUoP0/hqdefault.jpgSecond Sunday of Easter worship serviceThis worship service for the Second Sunday of Easter includes a renewal of baptismal vows, readings from Acts, 1 Peter, and John, and a sermon reflecting on faith during confinement. The service emphasizes the joy of Christ's resurrection and the enduring hope it provides.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5C1oBOSUoP02576https://my.truevi.com/watch/BpTqXB3Lcsohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BpTqXB3Lcso/hqdefault.jpgGod's merciful kindness is greatThis sermon explores the profound truth of God's merciful kindness, even in the face of extreme wickedness. Drawing from the story of Ahab, it highlights how God responds to humility and repentance, emphasizing that mercy and truth meet in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BpTqXB3Lcso3042https://my.truevi.com/watch/1tIpHtJG5k0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1tIpHtJG5k0/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible's reliability: Religious and secular fake newsThis sermon examines the reliability of the Bible by addressing both religious and secular 'fake news' that undermine its authority. It uses Mark's Gospel, specifically Jesus's encounter with the Pharisees regarding traditions, to illustrate how human traditions can void God's Word. The message also presents historical and archaeological evidence supporting the Bible's reliability.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1tIpHtJG5k02162https://my.truevi.com/watch/OrEfsU8RUK4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OrEfsU8RUK4/hqdefault.jpgFaithfulness: The fruit of the SpiritThis sermon explores the concept of faithfulness as a fruit of the Holy Spirit, drawing from Galatians 5:22-23 and the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30. It emphasizes that God is faithful and that believers are called to exhibit faithfulness in their lives, using the gifts and abilities He has given them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OrEfsU8RUK46097https://my.truevi.com/watch/yWjIqDdr5wQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yWjIqDdr5wQ/hqdefault.jpgDuties are ours, events are the Lord'sNancy Wilson introduces Samuel Rutherford's perspective on Christian living, emphasizing that while God controls events, believers are responsible for their duties in every circumstance. She illustrates how to find and fulfill these God-assigned duties in both easy and difficult providences, drawing on biblical wisdom and personal anecdotes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yWjIqDdr5wQ927https://my.truevi.com/watch/tn2J5Fi4ahIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tn2J5Fi4ahI/hqdefault.jpgConfessing Jesus and trusting the Holy Spirit in a temporal lifeThis sermon explores Luke 12:8-12, where Jesus encourages believers to confess Him before others and not to fear earthly authorities. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit will provide the words needed in times of adversity, offering confidence and trust in God's eternal plan amidst temporal concerns.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tn2J5Fi4ahI2584https://my.truevi.com/watch/DEXaZaogsO0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DEXaZaogsO0/hqdefault.jpgGod refines his people like silver through afflictionThis sermon explores Psalm 66, focusing on how God uses trials and afflictions to purify His people. Drawing parallels to the refining of silver, it emphasizes God's constant attention, the intricate design of our trials, and the perfect temperature of our suffering, all intended to remove dross and produce spiritual purity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DEXaZaogsO02531https://my.truevi.com/watch/P1lzki9fQD0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P1lzki9fQD0/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort discusses the Ten Commandments and salvation with a soldierRay Comfort engages in a conversation with Eric, a soldier, about the Ten Commandments. Eric admits to violating several commandments, leading to a discussion about God's judgment and the path to salvation through repentance and trust in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P1lzki9fQD0397https://my.truevi.com/watch/bU6GXW3wH0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bU6GXW3wH0g/hqdefault.jpgJesus is worthy to be followed because he has gone before us and sacrificed for usThis sermon explores why Jesus is worthy of being followed, drawing from Mark 10:32-34. It highlights two primary reasons: Jesus's leadership in going before us, fully knowing the future, and his ultimate sacrifice for us through his death and resurrection. The message encourages listeners to be amazed by Jesus, face their fears, and live a life of worship and service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bU6GXW3wH0g2129https://my.truevi.com/watch/zn2uNLfwFbMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zn2uNLfwFbM/hqdefault.jpgRC Sproul on the three aspects of saving faithTodd Friel discusses RC Sproul's teaching on the three essential aspects of biblical faith: notitia, assensus, and fiducia. These aspects involve understanding the content of faith, having conviction that it is true, and personal trust and reliance on it. Friel also mentions Sproul's addition of affection as a fourth element.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zn2uNLfwFbM670https://my.truevi.com/watch/DXewo5jhmuchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DXewo5jhmuc/hqdefault.jpgThe Book of Proverbs on the tongueThis message begins a series on themes from the Book of Proverbs, focusing on what the Bible teaches about the tongue and how we speak. It emphasizes that our mouths are prone to getting us into trouble and that unguarded tongues are often the source of broken relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DXewo5jhmuc2726https://my.truevi.com/watch/2-KtzTPKa4khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2-KtzTPKa4k/hqdefault.jpgHumility and pride in the parable of the pharisee and the tax collectorThis message explores the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:9-14, contrasting their prayers and dispositions. It challenges listeners to examine their own self-righteousness and embrace humility, emphasizing that those who humble themselves will be exalted.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-KtzTPKa4k5650https://my.truevi.com/watch/Q7Dfxy6xh0Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q7Dfxy6xh0A/hqdefault.jpgThe Apostles' Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and EarthThis session explores the biblical evidence and meaning of the first sentence of the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth." It delves into the nature of the Triune God, examining His acts and attributes, and clarifies how believers can confidently call the Almighty God their Father through faith in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q7Dfxy6xh0A3043https://my.truevi.com/watch/rvX-txsmZ0Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rvX-txsmZ0I/hqdefault.jpgBring your pain to the Bible to find the riches of his gloryThis sermon explores Romans 9:1-29, addressing the pain and questions that arise when considering why some people are not saved. It emphasizes that God's purpose is to display the riches of His glory by rescuing outsiders, and that His mercy, not human will or exertion, is the source of salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvX-txsmZ0I2492https://my.truevi.com/watch/0Iw5v3k3mkshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0Iw5v3k3mks/hqdefault.jpgThe color of the kingdom is the color of bloodThis sermon explores the concept of 'one blood' through the lens of Christian worship and individual responsibility. It challenges the idea of colorblindness by advocating for transcending color and identity through shared faith in Christ, emphasizing that true worship involves personal sacrifice and transformation rather than externalizing blame.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Iw5v3k3mks3112https://my.truevi.com/watch/gqk57qoA1FQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqk57qoA1FQ/hqdefault.jpgWhose report will you believe?This sermon explores the biblical account of the Israelite spies in the land of Canaan, highlighting the contrast between a report of victory and a report of fear. It examines how the enemy uses false reports to distort problems, cause doubt and despair regarding God's promises, and ultimately lead people to despise the Promiser.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqk57qoA1FQ4515https://my.truevi.com/watch/LiiYwDBQ-Zkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LiiYwDBQ-Zk/hqdefault.jpgRepentance and the church in PergamumThis sermon explores Jesus' letter to the church in Pergamum from Revelation 2, highlighting the call to repentance in the face of cultural compromise and habitual sin. It draws parallels between the ancient church's struggles and contemporary challenges, emphasizing the urgency and grace of turning back to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LiiYwDBQ-Zk4457https://my.truevi.com/watch/BrbPlwYqZg4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BrbPlwYqZg4/hqdefault.jpgPassing on leadership to the next generationThis service includes worship, a baptism testimony, and a prayer of examine. The message focuses on the importance of mentoring and equipping the next generation in faith, emphasizing teaching the word, experiencing the spirit, and serving others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BrbPlwYqZg46711https://my.truevi.com/watch/5jYTCfCOrXohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5jYTCfCOrXo/hqdefault.jpgWhy God created angels: Their love for God and for usThis episode explores the biblical reasons for the creation of angelic beings, focusing on their inherent love for God and their demonstrated love for humanity. It details how angels praise God, delight in His presence, carry His messages, and actively participate in the lives of believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5jYTCfCOrXo1681