https://my.truevi.com/watch/ND7znd_qrOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ND7znd_qrOA/hqdefault.jpgResources for discipling new believersThis video introduces a collection of time-tested resources designed to help new believers grow into mature followers of Jesus Christ. It outlines how these tools can be used to provide a solid biblical foundation and cultivate an environment for spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ND7znd_qrOA499https://my.truevi.com/watch/TJtrqw0tujMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TJtrqw0tujM/hqdefault.jpgInterpretations of man created in God's imageThis video explores various interpretations of what it means for man to be created in the imago dei, or the image of God. It contrasts Roman Catholic and Protestant views, as well as functional and ontological understandings of the image of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TJtrqw0tujM1196https://my.truevi.com/watch/7-OF9VVX4_Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7-OF9VVX4_U/hqdefault.jpgHarvest Ministries: 50 years of faith and evangelismPastor Greg Laurie reflects on the 50-year journey of Harvest Ministries, highlighting God's faithfulness and the ministry's commitment to evangelism and biblical teaching. He shares the humble beginnings of a small Bible study that grew into a global outreach, emphasizing the importance of faith and action in serving God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7-OF9VVX4_U1661https://my.truevi.com/watch/3bJJK5-1SSIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3bJJK5-1SSI/hqdefault.jpgCasting your cares on GodPastor Greg Laurie teaches from 1 Peter 5 and Matthew 6 about the futility of worry and the importance of trusting God. He explains that believers are not alone in their suffering and should cast their anxieties on God, who cares for them. The message emphasizes seeking God's kingdom first to find proper balance in life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3bJJK5-1SSI1592https://my.truevi.com/watch/iq8w2MvLoSAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iq8w2MvLoSA/hqdefault.jpgThe graciousness of uncertaintyThis message explores the concept of uncertainty in faith, drawing parallels between Abraham's journey and personal experiences. It emphasizes that true faith often involves trusting God even when the path ahead is unclear, highlighting that God takes responsibility for the obstacles when we follow Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iq8w2MvLoSA4812https://my.truevi.com/watch/cocGU3cA3Ukhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cocGU3cA3Uk/hqdefault.jpgGod's anger is a function of his graceThis study explores how God's anger, as seen in the account of Moses, is not an anger of condemnation but rather a fatherly anger motivated by love. It is an expression of his grace, intended to guide us toward what is best for us and to resist us when we say no to his perfect will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cocGU3cA3Uk344https://my.truevi.com/watch/SzhXHxDgoIkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SzhXHxDgoIk/hqdefault.jpgDon Wildmon's early victories in the culture warMD Perkins, director of the film "Culture Warrior," discusses how Don Wildmon, the subject of the film, achieved early successes in the culture war. Perkins highlights specific campaigns against corporations like Campbell Soup and Sears that led to changes in their advertising practices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SzhXHxDgoIk995https://my.truevi.com/watch/TjzWsDnu-FUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TjzWsDnu-FU/hqdefault.jpgThe necessity of the Holy SpiritThis sermon emphasizes the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. It highlights how the Holy Spirit empowers individuals to overcome insecurities, serve as witnesses, and experience God's power in daily life. The speaker shares personal testimonies and biblical examples to illustrate the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TjzWsDnu-FU3201https://my.truevi.com/watch/jxJUgmFzlMAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jxJUgmFzlMA/hqdefault.jpgPastoral malpractice and whole-life discipleshipA pastor reflects on his journey from an impoverished framework of discipleship to a more holistic approach. He discusses the holes in traditional church teaching and preaching that whole-life discipleship aims to fill, emphasizing the importance of equipping believers for their Monday-through-Saturday lives, not just Sundays.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jxJUgmFzlMA2469https://my.truevi.com/watch/mcYo1qzF2JYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mcYo1qzF2JY/hqdefault.jpgPaul's theology: The fundamental sin and the new creationThis message explores Paul's understanding of sin as a refusal to honor God, from which all other sins flow. It also examines Paul's concept of the new creation, inaugurated by Christ's cross and resurrection, which renders old covenant requirements like circumcision obsolete.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mcYo1qzF2JY4063https://my.truevi.com/watch/b_5x_uzpPZghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b_5x_uzpPZg/hqdefault.jpgClothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patienceJordana Sadri shares how Colossians 3:12, which encourages believers to clothe themselves with specific virtues, resonated with her daily life. She reflects on the challenges of embodying these qualities, particularly as a parent, and encourages viewers to pray for a soft heart and open eyes to show kindness to others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b_5x_uzpPZg308https://my.truevi.com/watch/QeSFxru6icwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QeSFxru6icw/hqdefault.jpgThe just shall live by faithThis message explores the profound truth that "the just shall live by faith," drawing from the Old Testament book of Habakkuk. It examines how this principle, revealed to the prophet, offers encouragement and a foundation for living in God's character and goodness, even amidst challenging circumstances. The sermon highlights the historical context of Habakkuk's prophecy and its enduring relevance for believers today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QeSFxru6icw4985https://my.truevi.com/watch/7TnkPmOUl2Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7TnkPmOUl2A/hqdefault.jpgLetting God's power do the workDr. Joye Baker uses the analogy of an electric toothbrush to illustrate the Christian's reliance on the Holy Spirit. She encourages believers to slow down and allow God's power to work through them, rather than relying on their own human effort, drawing parallels to Paul's letter to the Galatians.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7TnkPmOUl2A1047https://my.truevi.com/watch/3v_eW0yBDoMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3v_eW0yBDoM/hqdefault.jpgA call to Camden: From spiritual no to unequivocal yesA pastor recounts his initial resistance to serving in Camden, then considered the most dangerous city in America. Despite his initial reluctance and his wife's agreement, a drive through the city and a night of divine disturbance led to a clear call to plant a church there.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3v_eW0yBDoM482https://my.truevi.com/watch/-U1TrqCtmIghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-U1TrqCtmIg/hqdefault.jpgFour things the devil would do to undermine the churchThis video explores four strategies the devil would employ to hinder the church's mission and effectiveness. These include diminishing the Holy Spirit's influence, turning the church against culture, encouraging a top-down power model, and confusing true worship with nationalism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-U1TrqCtmIg544https://my.truevi.com/watch/NpzM3tY-E0Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NpzM3tY-E0A/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig discusses Molinism, divine incorporeality, and divine aseityWilliam Lane Craig unpacks Molinism as a theological and methodological backbone for his systematic philosophical theology, reconciling divine sovereignty and human freedom. He also delves into divine incorporeality, addressing challenges from physicalism and Mormon theology, and explains why Platonism poses a problem for divine aseity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NpzM3tY-E0A3704https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nx-hUhphnkkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nx-hUhphnkk/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God in the darkThis sermon explores the difficulty and necessity of trusting God even when circumstances are confusing or painful. It uses Abraham's test in Genesis 22 as a primary example of a "vigorous act of the soul" required to trust God completely, even when His plan is unclear.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nx-hUhphnkk1778https://my.truevi.com/watch/mNS3YaUvbHAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNS3YaUvbHA/hqdefault.jpgScott Rigsby shares his story of overcoming unthinkable challengesScott Rigsby, the first double amputee to complete the Ironman triathlon, shares his personal story of overcoming a tragic accident and finding God's purpose in his life. He discusses his book, "Unthinkable," and the message of hope and resilience he shares with audiences worldwide.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mNS3YaUvbHA5020https://my.truevi.com/watch/6sm8nVD2xiohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6sm8nVD2xio/hqdefault.jpgThe church at Philadelphia: A church that got it rightThis message explores the letter to the church at Philadelphia from the book of Revelation. Unlike other churches, the church at Philadelphia received no criticism from God, making it a unique example of a church that "got it right." The speaker aims to uncover the blueprint for a church that truly catches God's attention.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6sm8nVD2xio4456https://my.truevi.com/watch/MMACN5a5qoEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MMACN5a5qoE/hqdefault.jpgColossians 1:1-2: Complete in ChristThis sermon introduces the book of Colossians, focusing on the opening verses. It emphasizes that Christians are complete in Christ, addressing the Colossian heresy that suggested the gospel was not enough. The message highlights the authority of Paul's apostolic writing and the identity of believers as saints and faithful brothers in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMACN5a5qoE4046https://my.truevi.com/watch/zWAm2-t5tk4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWAm2-t5tk4/hqdefault.jpgExplaining the Ten Commandments and God's judgmentThis video explains that the Ten Commandments are God's standard of goodness and the standard by which people will be judged. It clarifies that breaking these commandments results in sin and that God requires moral perfection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zWAm2-t5tk4325https://my.truevi.com/watch/qrf8tsH_usQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qrf8tsH_usQ/hqdefault.jpgThe seriousness of sexual sin and the theology of pleasure in ProverbsThis discussion explores the serious warnings against sexual sin found in the book of Proverbs, emphasizing that it stems from the heart's condition rather than environment. It also highlights Proverbs' teaching on the theology of pleasure, asserting that God created a pleasurable world and that enjoying these pleasures within boundaries glorifies Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qrf8tsH_usQ327https://my.truevi.com/watch/Zg3k8NyHEaYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zg3k8NyHEaY/hqdefault.jpgThe church as a creative minorityThis sermon explores the concept of a "creative minority" as described by historian Arnold Toynbee, applying it to the church's role in society. It discusses how the church, by living out its convictions and embodying unity in diversity, can offer a counter-narrative to cultural decline and provoke questions for which the gospel is the answer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zg3k8NyHEaY3993https://my.truevi.com/watch/xtUq4IZsvg8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xtUq4IZsvg8/hqdefault.jpgThe Apostles' Creed: God the Father, singularity, and simplicityThis lesson, the second in a series on the Apostles' Creed, focuses on the first article of faith: "I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth." It explores the basic idea of God, including his singularity as the one true God and his simplicity as a unified essence, not a composite of different substances. The discussion also addresses the term "Father" as it is used in scripture, distinguishing between its general use for the entire Godhead and its specific use for the first person of the Trinity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xtUq4IZsvg85973https://my.truevi.com/watch/bGSvBGFhKHkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bGSvBGFhKHk/hqdefault.jpgThe church's devotion to sound doctrineThis sermon emphasizes the critical importance of sound doctrine for the church, drawing from Titus 2:1. It explores how healthy teaching shapes belief and, consequently, how believers live their lives. The message highlights the human heart's tendency to reject sound doctrine and the profound connection between belief and action.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bGSvBGFhKHk2819https://my.truevi.com/watch/Sl2AwXGZRTIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sl2AwXGZRTI/hqdefault.jpgGod's omnipresence: A comfort to believersThis sermon explores the biblical doctrine of God's omnipresence, emphasizing that God is present everywhere at all times. It highlights how this truth offers comfort and assurance to believers, providing for their needs, protecting them in conflict, and comforting them in trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sl2AwXGZRTI2747https://my.truevi.com/watch/HKNEafz2tCIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HKNEafz2tCI/hqdefault.jpgThe necessity of Christ's atoning blood for salvationThis message emphasizes the centrality of Christ's atonement, particularly the penal substitutionary understanding, to the Christian faith and the gospel. It highlights how the shedding of Christ's blood is essential for the remission of sins and the display of God's righteousness, contrasting this with theological views that diminish its objective reality.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HKNEafz2tCI2393https://my.truevi.com/watch/wFu84MvajtQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wFu84MvajtQ/hqdefault.jpgWill I go to heaven?Pastor Greg Laurie discusses the afterlife, emphasizing that death is a universal experience and that everyone will enter eternity. He addresses common questions about heaven and hell, explaining that there are two destinations beyond the grave and that one's relationship with God determines their eternal fate.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wFu84MvajtQ1792https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yei9bTFNTEchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yei9bTFNTEc/hqdefault.jpgThe prophetic clock is ticking: Israel, Magog, and the RaptureThis message explores the prophetic significance of Israel's regathering and the ongoing conflict surrounding Jerusalem, as foretold in Ezekiel. It connects these events to the broader timeline of end-times prophecy, including the anticipated invasion by Magog and the Rapture of the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yei9bTFNTEc2847https://my.truevi.com/watch/O2zK7vHScKAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O2zK7vHScKA/hqdefault.jpgSolomon's pursuit of wisdom, pleasure, and possessionsPastor Greg Laurie examines King Solomon's life, highlighting his initial wisdom and God's blessings, followed by his compromises and pursuit of worldly pleasures. Solomon's ultimate conclusion, after experiencing all that life offered, was to fear God and keep His commandments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O2zK7vHScKA1411https://my.truevi.com/watch/N4JhfqJa9S8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N4JhfqJa9S8/hqdefault.jpgFaithfully finishing your precious call by the grace of GodPaul Pettit introduces Neil Tomba, who reflects on his 30 years of ministry at Northwest Bible Church. Tomba shares insights from Acts 20, focusing on Paul's perspective on finishing his course and ministry. He encourages listeners to consider what they hold precious, their divine call, and the grace of God in their own journeys.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N4JhfqJa9S82139https://my.truevi.com/watch/t14T_qmVTY0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t14T_qmVTY0/hqdefault.jpgThe paradox of the beatitudes: Blessed are the meekThis sermon explores the paradox of meekness, often mistaken for weakness, by examining the biblical figure of Moses. Despite his moments of anger and impulsiveness, Moses is described in scripture as the meekest man on earth, challenging conventional understanding of this virtue.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t14T_qmVTY07446https://my.truevi.com/watch/h0P5ROd_OB4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/h0P5ROd_OB4/hqdefault.jpgGod is the one true GodThis segment emphasizes that God is the one true God, a truth understood across different languages and cultures. It highlights how the Israelites, surrounded by polytheistic beliefs in Egypt, were given the first commandment to worship only one God, who demonstrated power over all other perceived deities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h0P5ROd_OB4339https://my.truevi.com/watch/edtpgym7Ucwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/edtpgym7Ucw/hqdefault.jpgHow to approach your pastor about the Passion TranslationThis video offers advice on how to charitably approach a pastor who uses the Passion Translation. It suggests offering grace and tailoring the approach to the individual pastor, potentially sharing scholarly reviews of the translation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/edtpgym7Ucw4151https://my.truevi.com/watch/c8-zrqsbR9Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c8-zrqsbR9Q/hqdefault.jpgWe do life together: The church as a redemptive communityThis message explores the concept of the church as a redemptive community, emphasizing that it is defined by its people, not a building. It highlights the importance of community for spiritual growth and living out Christian faith, drawing parallels to the early church in the book of Acts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c8-zrqsbR9Q4390https://my.truevi.com/watch/MV2T9y6qG7chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MV2T9y6qG7c/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of God: What went wrong and how God plans to fix itThis episode continues the conversation about the kingdom of God, exploring what went wrong with it and how God intends to restore it. It delves into the concept of humans as image-bearers meant to rule creation and how this task became distorted, leading to the need for Jesus's arrival to reinstate God's reign.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MV2T9y6qG7c2617https://my.truevi.com/watch/y5f2as_6JDUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y5f2as_6JDU/hqdefault.jpgBorn of water and spirit: Understanding regenerationThis sermon explores the biblical meaning of being "born again" as described in John 3:5-8, contrasting it with common cultural and evangelical understandings. It emphasizes that true regeneration involves both repentance (born of water) and the activation of the Holy Spirit (born of spirit), leading to a new creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y5f2as_6JDU2029https://my.truevi.com/watch/F4u1ms1dpmghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F4u1ms1dpmg/hqdefault.jpgAddressing Marty Sampson's questions about Christian faithThis discussion addresses questions raised by musician Marty Sampson regarding his faith, including the occurrence of miracles, alleged biblical contradictions, the concept of hell, and science's relationship with religion. It highlights the importance of intellectual engagement and apologetics within Christianity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F4u1ms1dpmg1357https://my.truevi.com/watch/7yCLjgtcjNohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7yCLjgtcjNo/hqdefault.jpgErosion of the heart: Recognizing and addressing spiritual declineThis sermon explores the concept of spiritual erosion, drawing parallels between geological erosion and the gradual decline of a person's spiritual heart. It highlights biblical examples of individuals whose hearts eroded over time and identifies five signs of spiritual erosion, urging listeners to take action to maintain a healthy spiritual life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7yCLjgtcjNo4829https://my.truevi.com/watch/I2kbw1I7jQMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I2kbw1I7jQM/hqdefault.jpgShine like stars: Living without grumbling or arguingThis sermon explores Paul's letter to the Philippians, urging believers to live without grumbling or arguing. It emphasizes that by doing so, they can shine like stars in a crooked generation, reflecting Christ's light and pointing others to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I2kbw1I7jQM6241https://my.truevi.com/watch/O6jJRZ_aYj4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O6jJRZ_aYj4/hqdefault.jpgThe primary purpose of salvationThis message explores the true purpose of salvation, contrasting it with the modern misconception of "life enhancement." Using an analogy of a parachute on an airplane, it explains that salvation's primary goal is to save souls from God's wrath, leading to righteousness through Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O6jJRZ_aYj4316https://my.truevi.com/watch/g8W7RUEzZYshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/g8W7RUEzZYs/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the way, the truth, and the lifeThis sermon explores Jesus's words in John 14:1-12, focusing on his assurance to his disciples not to be troubled. It emphasizes that Jesus is the exclusive path to God, not merely a guide, and that his identity reveals God's humble and self-giving nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/g8W7RUEzZYs2308https://my.truevi.com/watch/R0P5hHu2VUUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R0P5hHu2VUU/hqdefault.jpgAddressing common objections to the Christian faithThis discussion explores frequently asked questions and objections regarding Christianity, including the reliability of the New Testament, the problem of evil, and the perceived goodness of the faith. It highlights how cultural context and presuppositions influence skepticism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R0P5hHu2VUU563https://my.truevi.com/watch/tUXbr1ITM5ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tUXbr1ITM5g/hqdefault.jpgThe church is a people, not a placeThis sermon explores the biblical meaning of "church" as the "called out ones" (eklesia), emphasizing that Jesus predicted a people, not a physical location. It highlights how the church's growth and resilience, even against opposition, fulfill Jesus' prophecy that the gates of hell will not prevail against it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tUXbr1ITM5g2213https://my.truevi.com/watch/98Tb-lYxS2ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/98Tb-lYxS2o/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of our father DavidThis sermon explores the significance of the Palm Sunday acclamation, "Blessed be the kingdom of Our Father David." It delves into God's promises to David, the nature of fatherhood as a gift received by faith, and how this understanding impacts our approach to grace and mercy in our own lives and families.https://www.youtube.com/embed/98Tb-lYxS2o2660https://my.truevi.com/watch/I7GofCoQYlghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I7GofCoQYlg/hqdefault.jpgMark 1:1-8: John the Baptist and the beginning of the GospelThis is part two of a verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Mark 1:1-8. The passage introduces John the Baptist as the one preparing the way for Jesus, highlighting the importance of repentance and the prophetic fulfillment found in the Old Testament.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I7GofCoQYlg3389https://my.truevi.com/watch/F--Uz2-aGAUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F--Uz2-aGAU/hqdefault.jpgLiving as though Christ is returning todayPastor Greg Laurie emphasizes that Christians should live each day as if it were the day of Christ's return, not knowing the exact time. He encourages believers to be prepared and actively serve God by using their treasure, talent, and time to shine brightly in a darkening world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F--Uz2-aGAU1690https://my.truevi.com/watch/IG0N7ZgqCOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IG0N7ZgqCOA/hqdefault.jpgA prayer of examen: Recognizing God's presence in your weekThis devotional guides listeners through a prayer of examen, encouraging them to pause and consider God's presence in their past week. It offers a structured approach to reflecting on moments of consolation and desolation, and inviting God's guidance for the week ahead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IG0N7ZgqCOA615https://my.truevi.com/watch/fooyKxXHO50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fooyKxXHO50/hqdefault.jpgPeter and John's sacrifice for new believers in SamariaThis devotional reflects on the journey of Peter and John to Samaria to pray for new believers to receive the Holy Spirit. It encourages listeners to consider the apostles' sacrifice and the importance of connection within the body of Christ. The passage from Acts 8 highlights the intentional visit from an established church to a new community of faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fooyKxXHO50722https://my.truevi.com/watch/77EvAOPhcychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/77EvAOPhcyc/hqdefault.jpgHow do I know if my faith is authentic?This message explores three tests from the book of 1 John to determine authentic faith. It examines the importance of believing in Jesus, walking in God's light through obedience, and living in love. The speaker emphasizes that all three elements are crucial for a genuine Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/77EvAOPhcyc4340https://my.truevi.com/watch/DeHBO6RPcKohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DeHBO6RPcKo/hqdefault.jpgThe gifts of Christmas: Hope, love, and salvationThis Christmas Day message explores the gifts of hope, love, and salvation, emphasizing that hope is a confident expectation of good, love is God's infinite gift to humanity, and salvation, the most important gift, is available to all through Jesus Christ. The sermon encourages listeners to accept these gifts and live in their transformative power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DeHBO6RPcKo4077https://my.truevi.com/watch/Dzy7QvAWOtYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Dzy7QvAWOtY/hqdefault.jpgWorship service with songs of praise and adorationThis video captures a worship service featuring songs that praise God's name and declare His power. The congregation sings about God as their strong foundation, the hope of salvation, and a miracle worker.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dzy7QvAWOtY1021https://my.truevi.com/watch/qWvwkHKWAfEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qWvwkHKWAfE/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding biblical laws on slavery in their ancient contextDr. Carmen Imes discusses how to approach biblical passages concerning slavery, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ancient cultural and literary context. She explains that these laws often regulated existing institutions rather than prescribing them, with a focus on restraining owners and protecting the vulnerable.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qWvwkHKWAfE4266https://my.truevi.com/watch/WDvQUuz-pHUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WDvQUuz-pHU/hqdefault.jpgFrom belief that to belief in: Navigating Christian confidenceThis presentation explores the distinction between intellectual assent to Christian truths and a deeper, experiential trust in them. Using an analogy of a police officer's bulletproof vest, it illustrates the transition from knowing something is true to truly relying on it in moments of crisis. The speaker connects this concept to the challenges faced by young people in maintaining their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WDvQUuz-pHU707https://my.truevi.com/watch/_YfEZChiHjIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_YfEZChiHjI/hqdefault.jpgThe church in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunitiesThis discussion explores the unique challenges and opportunities facing the church in Nigeria. It highlights the historical and cultural divisions between the northern and southern regions, particularly concerning the impact of Sharia law and the role of education. The conversation also delves into the resilience of Nigerian Christians and efforts to mobilize support for those facing persecution.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_YfEZChiHjI3018https://my.truevi.com/watch/IBN5YropJ7ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IBN5YropJ7g/hqdefault.jpgThe four titles of the Messiah in Isaiah 9This sermon explores the four prophetic titles of the Messiah found in Isaiah chapter 9: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. It delves into the meaning and significance of each title, highlighting how they reveal God's character and provision for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IBN5YropJ7g2159https://my.truevi.com/watch/eVvnZA6qwdkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eVvnZA6qwdk/hqdefault.jpgGod's expansion plan through murder and persecutionThis message highlights how God used murder and persecution, specifically the stoning of Stephen and Saul's subsequent actions, to expand the early church. It explores how what was intended for harm ultimately served to spread the gospel more rapidly and widely.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVvnZA6qwdk4818https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wjj26bHK_I0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wjj26bHK_I0/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit sends Barnabas and Saul from AntiochThe early church's focus shifts from Jerusalem to Antioch, where the Holy Spirit calls Barnabas and Saul for missionary work. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of Paul's missionary journeys, emphasizing the importance of a mature, spirit-led church in sending out missionaries.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wjj26bHK_I04240https://my.truevi.com/watch/FxC5W-1WV_Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FxC5W-1WV_Q/hqdefault.jpgLemanuel Williams discusses ministry and God's provision during the pandemicLemanuel Williams, a pastor at Redemption City Church in Franklin, Tennessee, shares about his ministry, including men's discipleship and community initiatives. He reflects on God's teaching about focusing on today's provision amidst the uncertainties of the pandemic.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxC5W-1WV_Q3329https://my.truevi.com/watch/KjO98yBNvkMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KjO98yBNvkM/hqdefault.jpgA child is born: Considering the names of Christ from Isaiah 9This devotional reflects on the prophecy from Isaiah 9, which speaks of a child being born and a son being given, whose government will be upon his shoulders. The reflection focuses on the names given to this child: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Viewers are encouraged to consider which attribute of Christ they want to contemplate and pray for in their lives and the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KjO98yBNvkM919https://my.truevi.com/watch/iQxsvzfURJchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iQxsvzfURJc/hqdefault.jpgRomans 13 and a Christian theology of immigrationThis presentation explores how Romans 13 contributes to a theological vision of a just state, arguing that a Christian theology of immigration must consider both the moral obligation to obey government and the God-given purposes of the state in shaping immigration policy. It critiques historical and contemporary US immigration policy through the lens of Romans 13, natural law, and moral theology.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iQxsvzfURJc4580https://my.truevi.com/watch/rI2F4SHSezEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rI2F4SHSezE/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit: Our helper and intercessorThis sermon explores Romans 8:26-27, highlighting the Holy Spirit's role as our helper and intercessor. The message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit sustains our hope by assisting us in our weaknesses, particularly in prayer, and interceding for us according to God's will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rI2F4SHSezE1919https://my.truevi.com/watch/sWJ4ch394l0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sWJ4ch394l0/hqdefault.jpgAlbert Mohler and David Dockery discuss the Southern Baptist Convention conservative resurgenceAlbert Mohler and David Dockery reflect on their intertwined lives and the pivotal moments of the Southern Baptist Convention's conservative resurgence. They discuss their personal journeys, the theological battles, and the institutional changes that shaped Southern Baptist life and evangelical Christianity in the United States.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sWJ4ch394l02874https://my.truevi.com/watch/TmQOPEDnqeMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TmQOPEDnqeM/hqdefault.jpgFollow me: Peter's call to focus on ChristAlistair Begg examines Peter's interaction with Jesus in John 21, where Peter is told to "follow me." This directive emphasizes the importance of individual focus on Christ, rather than being distracted by the paths or callings of others. The message encourages believers to concentrate on their own spiritual journey and God-given assignments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TmQOPEDnqeM1781https://my.truevi.com/watch/TKMymMscRYUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TKMymMscRYU/hqdefault.jpgThe finished work of Christ and our unfinished workThis sermon explores the finished work of Jesus Christ, particularly His priesthood and sacrifice as described in Hebrews, which provides the foundation for our confidence and access to God. It then exhorts believers to engage in the unfinished work entrusted to them: drawing near to God, holding fast to hope, and stirring one another to love and good works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TKMymMscRYU1623https://my.truevi.com/watch/shN6RnZSw9Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/shN6RnZSw9I/hqdefault.jpgMaking disciples worth multiplyingThis message emphasizes that discipleship is central to the Christian faith, not church planting. It explores the motivations behind discipleship and the importance of spiritual breathing through confession and scripture intake. The speaker also highlights the necessity of small, accountable groups for effective spiritual growth and multiplication.https://www.youtube.com/embed/shN6RnZSw9I2089https://my.truevi.com/watch/Npyb1VUBlZUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Npyb1VUBlZU/hqdefault.jpgAndrew Murray on John 15:5: The completeness of union with ChristPastor Jim Thomas reads from Andrew Murray's "Abide in Christ," focusing on day four's meditation on John 15:5. This passage explores the parable of the vine and branches, emphasizing the complete and living union between Christ and believers, and the mutual dependence for fruitfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Npyb1VUBlZU880https://my.truevi.com/watch/cyAT9uZvxOUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cyAT9uZvxOU/hqdefault.jpgJesus' love for his own and their sanctificationThis sermon explores the profound love of Jesus for his disciples, as expressed through his consecration and ultimate sacrifice. It highlights how his love ensures their sanctification, both accomplished at the cross and experienced in their ongoing lives, leading to their ultimate glorification.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cyAT9uZvxOU1914https://my.truevi.com/watch/oLDKX6nfqJ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oLDKX6nfqJ0/hqdefault.jpgFinding strength in God during moments of weaknessEmily Jensen, co-founder of Risen Motherhood, shares insights from her book "He Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel Weak." She discusses how personal experiences, like her son's epilepsy diagnosis, drove her to seek God's strength and guidance. Jensen emphasizes acknowledging weaknesses as an opportunity to depend on God and marvel at His provision.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oLDKX6nfqJ0787https://my.truevi.com/watch/05aoYo5-Dkshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/05aoYo5-Dks/hqdefault.jpgThe church's responsibility to honor God in AmericaThis message explores the church's role in maintaining liberty and freedom in America by honoring God's principles. It emphasizes that the nation's blessings are tied to the church's vitality and willingness to engage with culture, rather than hiding or being intimidated.https://www.youtube.com/embed/05aoYo5-Dks1710https://my.truevi.com/watch/XluvGmYaaAAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XluvGmYaaAA/hqdefault.jpgThe hope found in God's Word through Bible translationThis event, co-hosted by Wycliffe Bible Translators and Ronald Blue Trust, explores how God's Word, made available in a people group's heart language, can be a legacy. Speakers discuss the impact of Bible translation, including the work among the deaf community and the multi-generational impact of having God's Word in one's own language. The discussion emphasizes the hope and trust found in God's Word and the importance of making it accessible worldwide.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XluvGmYaaAA3253https://my.truevi.com/watch/edqGgqygH4whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/edqGgqygH4w/hqdefault.jpgThe Cambrian explosion and the mystery of missing fossilsThis presentation discusses the Cambrian explosion, a period of rapid animal life diversification, and the mystery it poses for Darwin's theory of evolution. It highlights the absence of ancestral intermediate fossils in the Precambrian strata, a problem Darwin himself acknowledged.https://www.youtube.com/embed/edqGgqygH4w3157https://my.truevi.com/watch/UETFVKVyyW4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UETFVKVyyW4/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel is for messed up peopleA speaker shares personal family experiences to illustrate how God's grace works through individuals, even those with troubled pasts. The narrative highlights the transformative power of the gospel for those who might consider themselves "messed up," emphasizing that God can use anyone.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UETFVKVyyW4361https://my.truevi.com/watch/gfYaBB71L8chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gfYaBB71L8c/hqdefault.jpgThree influences on Islam in the last centuryThis presentation examines three significant influences on Islam over the past century: the impact of Westernization, the rise of Islamist movements, and the emergence of Islam in the West. It explores how these forces have shaped Muslim societies and individual identities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gfYaBB71L8c3672https://my.truevi.com/watch/QwYGDG3_oX4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QwYGDG3_oX4/hqdefault.jpgResponding to racism as a moral and personal issueThis message addresses the denomination's call for prayer and fasting against racism, emphasizing that racism is a moral and personal issue, not a political one. It encourages listening, learning, and seeking to understand, while turning to Jesus's agenda of justice and reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QwYGDG3_oX4461https://my.truevi.com/watch/bdtWXTOohPMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bdtWXTOohPM/hqdefault.jpgStephen Hawking's philosophical claims about the universeWilliam Lane Craig examines Stephen Hawking's philosophical claims in "The Grand Design," particularly his assertion that quantum physics renders a Creator superfluous. Craig argues that Hawking's pronouncements on philosophy and theology are outside his area of specialization and lack rigorous support.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bdtWXTOohPM3664https://my.truevi.com/watch/XNA8ftDAdwshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XNA8ftDAdws/hqdefault.jpgChristian friendship as a missional practiceThis presentation explores Christian friendship as a key, yet often neglected, missional practice. It emphasizes that being in mission together involves forming relationships across boundaries, rooted in Jesus Christ, and characterized by mutuality and solidarity with others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XNA8ftDAdws1940https://my.truevi.com/watch/jH_aojNJM3Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jH_aojNJM3E/hqdefault.jpgThe book of Exodus: Israel's exodus from EgyptThis video introduces the book of Exodus, focusing on the first half of the book. It covers the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt, God's commissioning of Moses to confront Pharaoh, and the plagues that lead to Israel's departure from Egypt.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jH_aojNJM3E393https://my.truevi.com/watch/BcLV8WacKVMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BcLV8WacKVM/hqdefault.jpgThe problem of worship: Why God expects praiseThis sermon addresses the common objection that God's demand for worship seems self-centered, especially when compared to the idea that truly noble actions are done without thought of reward. It explores how understanding the creator-creature distinction and the nature of praise as a gift helps resolve this perceived conflict. The sermon concludes by emphasizing worship as the foundational context for all moral action and obedience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BcLV8WacKVM2162https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ih7V55tnNMUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ih7V55tnNMU/hqdefault.jpgEvening service: The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collectorThis evening service from First Presbyterian Church Columbia includes a sermon on Luke 18:9-14, focusing on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. The sermon explores themes of self-righteousness, humility, and God's grace, encouraging listeners to examine their own hearts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ih7V55tnNMU4582https://my.truevi.com/watch/rW73Muv9uVghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rW73Muv9uVg/hqdefault.jpgAdvent and abundance: Contentment in all circumstancesThis sermon explores the biblical concept of contentment, drawing from Philippians 4:11-13, especially during the Advent season. It challenges the common human tendency to seek contentment through accumulating or divesting of material possessions, emphasizing instead that true contentment is a function of one's relationship with God, regardless of external circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rW73Muv9uVg2380https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZM3Ez4l-3RYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZM3Ez4l-3RY/hqdefault.jpgChristianity as an evidential worldviewThis presentation argues that Christianity is an evidential worldview, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, the selection of his disciples, and the New Testament writings. It highlights the importance of evidence in Christian faith, contrasting it with common experiential or upbringing-based reasons for belief. The speaker encourages Christians to become "casemakers" by understanding and articulating the evidential basis of their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZM3Ez4l-3RY644https://my.truevi.com/watch/2SQkkDmbtlQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2SQkkDmbtlQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Tenth Amendment and the opening of churchesThis audio discusses the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution in the context of President Trump's call for churches to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. It analyzes the constitutional limits of both federal and state power regarding such mandates and the implications for a limited government.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2SQkkDmbtlQ768https://my.truevi.com/watch/6E3uLhZ-ceshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6E3uLhZ-ces/hqdefault.jpgMisconceptions and practices for relational evangelismThis video addresses common misconceptions about relational evangelism, emphasizing that it is not about control or personal success, but about loving people and partnering with the Holy Spirit. It provides practical steps for initiating spiritual conversations and defending one's faith with humility and respect.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6E3uLhZ-ces643https://my.truevi.com/watch/otW2otCTU4Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/otW2otCTU4I/hqdefault.jpgLiving a Christ-centered life with certainty and purposeThis sermon explores how a Christ-centered certainty in salvation allows believers to live a life of purpose and joy, even in the face of suffering. Drawing from Philippians 1, it emphasizes that for the Christian, "to live is Christ and to die is gain," providing hope in death and meaning in life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/otW2otCTU4I1786https://my.truevi.com/watch/iOSo-VRbASEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iOSo-VRbASE/hqdefault.jpgJosh Swamidass on the scientific compatibility of a recent Adam and EveDr. Josh Swamidass explains how contemporary science, including evolutionary science and genetics, is compatible with the existence of a historical Adam and Eve as recent as 6,000 years ago. He clarifies the distinction between genetic and genealogical ancestry, arguing that the Bible, if it discusses ancestry, refers to genealogical ancestry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iOSo-VRbASE7148https://my.truevi.com/watch/wYuSTcJiEYkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wYuSTcJiEYk/hqdefault.jpgJesus' parables are filled with Old Testament referencesThis talk argues that Jesus' parables, particularly the story of the prodigal son, are rich with allusions to Old Testament narratives. These references, often subtle, would have been recognized by scribes and those deeply familiar with scripture, adding layers of meaning to his teachings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wYuSTcJiEYk2834https://my.truevi.com/watch/iLl__foqx3Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iLl__foqx3Y/hqdefault.jpgBecoming unstuck in purity, community, and economyThis sermon explores three common areas where Christians can become spiritually stuck: purity, community, and economy. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4, the speaker emphasizes that pleasing God more and more involves actively pursuing holiness, fostering God-taught love within the church, and diligently managing personal affairs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iLl__foqx3Y1907https://my.truevi.com/watch/Bv2U9q4vq3Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bv2U9q4vq3Y/hqdefault.jpgThe mixed sound of weeping and rejoicingThis message explores the powerful impact of honest worship, which combines both tears and praise. It highlights how sharing personal struggles alongside God's grace creates a compelling testimony that resonates with those in despair, offering hope and guidance back to faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bv2U9q4vq3Y386https://my.truevi.com/watch/cnaa277coFEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cnaa277coFE/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the heart of the matterThis message from Mark's Gospel explores Jesus' teaching on defilement, contrasting human traditions with God's true priorities. It examines how religious leaders, crowds, and disciples respond to Jesus' challenge to look beyond outward observances to the condition of the heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cnaa277coFE3009https://my.truevi.com/watch/yKBsFUTlMLshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yKBsFUTlMLs/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig addresses Alex O'Connor's challenges to Wes Huff's claims about Jesus' divinity aWilliam Lane Craig responds to Alex O'Connor's critiques of Wes Huff's arguments regarding Jesus' claims of divinity in the gospels, the growth of early Christianity, the reliability of non-canonical gospels, and the appearance of Jesus to 500 brethren. Craig analyzes O'Connor's challenges by examining historical and theological evidence related to these topics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yKBsFUTlMLs3386https://my.truevi.com/watch/K01-KY0I5qshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K01-KY0I5qs/hqdefault.jpgThe three glorious results of justification by faithThis sermon explores the profound implications of justification by faith, as detailed in Romans chapter 5. It highlights three transformative realities for believers: peace with God, access to grace, and the hope of God's glory. Understanding these truths is presented as essential for a confident, joyful, and intimate walk with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K01-KY0I5qs2843https://my.truevi.com/watch/FTU_da69t-Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FTU_da69t-M/hqdefault.jpgBe a doer of the wordJoe Rigney delivers the 2017 commencement address at New Saint Andrew's College, exhorting graduates to be doers of the word, not just hearers. He explains that doing the word means looking into the mirror of God's law and living into the vision of who God has called them to be, even in the face of success, failure, and trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FTU_da69t-M1202https://my.truevi.com/watch/zBI8pYqOLZIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zBI8pYqOLZI/hqdefault.jpgWe are a royal priesthoodThis message reflects on 1 Peter 2, reminding listeners that they are a royal priesthood belonging to God. It emphasizes the call to declare God's praises and to act as priests to one another through prayer, care, and outreach, especially during challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBI8pYqOLZI315https://my.truevi.com/watch/pLR_VvjC3cYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pLR_VvjC3cY/hqdefault.jpgJoseph's grace and the fear of his brothersThis message explores the grace Joseph extended to his brothers, who were consumed by fear and guilt due to their past actions. It highlights how their unrepentant sin distorted their perception of God's provision, leading them to interpret blessings as potential punishments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pLR_VvjC3cY2895https://my.truevi.com/watch/szF9DZ_cpJ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/szF9DZ_cpJ0/hqdefault.jpgLove not the worldThis sermon begins a series on 1 John, focusing on the concept of "lust" as an intense craving. It distinguishes between God's love for the world (humanity in need of salvation) and the prohibition against loving the world's system, which is characterized by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. The message emphasizes that these worldly desires are transient and ultimately lead to unhappiness, contrasting them with the lasting joy found in God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/szF9DZ_cpJ02374https://my.truevi.com/watch/IbFF9J6DQaYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IbFF9J6DQaY/hqdefault.jpgThe myth of neutrality, no place for truth, and fearing GodThis discussion explores the concept that there is no neutral ground in the world, whether in morality, education, or spiritual allegiance. It emphasizes that every person operates from an ultimate standard, either for or against God. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding and cultivating a proper fear of God, as taught in scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IbFF9J6DQaY1635https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZMvf4PlHPW4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZMvf4PlHPW4/hqdefault.jpgBold and confident access to God through faith in JesusThis message explores the profound truth that believers have boldness and confident access to God's presence through faith in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that this access is not earned but is a gift made possible by Christ's redemptive work, allowing for intimate relationship and fearless communication with the Creator.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZMvf4PlHPW42210https://my.truevi.com/watch/8mVkBM6I5_Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8mVkBM6I5_Y/hqdefault.jpgFour steps to apologizing when you have offended someoneThis message outlines a four-step process for offering a sincere apology after causing offense. It emphasizes owning the mistake, expressing genuine regret, understanding the impact on the other person, and asking for forgiveness. Biblical principles and examples are used to illustrate the importance and benefits of a proper apology.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8mVkBM6I5_Y1810https://my.truevi.com/watch/jLqO9Sdwb78https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jLqO9Sdwb78/hqdefault.jpgJesus renames and commissions his disciplesThis sermon explores how Jesus renames and commissions his disciples, giving them a new identity and purpose. It highlights that all followers of Jesus are called to participate in his mission of proclaiming God's kingdom and confronting the kingdom of darkness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jLqO9Sdwb783637https://my.truevi.com/watch/5c17FuMhorwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5c17FuMhorw/hqdefault.jpgMarriage and parenting is discipleshipThis message emphasizes that marriage and parenting are inherently discipleship. It highlights the home as the child's first church and the parent as the child's first pastor, stressing the importance of intentional discipleship within these relationships. The speaker outlines a plan for effective family discipleship, including being present and passionately pursuing Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5c17FuMhorw1281https://my.truevi.com/watch/WYmyf_LhQZghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WYmyf_LhQZg/hqdefault.jpgThe rest of the Easter story: Christ resurrected, reigning, and returningThis sermon explores the "rest of the Easter story" by examining Acts chapter 1, focusing on the 40 days after Jesus' resurrection and before his ascension. It highlights Christ's resurrection as victory over death, his ascension as a declaration of his reign, and his promised return as a source of hope and meaning.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WYmyf_LhQZg2016https://my.truevi.com/watch/CovRkzEDoBIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CovRkzEDoBI/hqdefault.jpgA season of spiritual warfare and prayer requestsMatt Chandler shares an update on his health, noting the absence of chemotherapy side effects, and discusses a challenging period for The Village Church staff and leaders. He expresses a need for theological understanding regarding spiritual warfare and requests prayer for protection and discernment during this difficult season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CovRkzEDoBI396https://my.truevi.com/watch/JbTJBeL_scIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JbTJBeL_scI/hqdefault.jpgHow to handle marriage with a pastTrillia Newbell and Lore Wilbert discuss how to approach marriage when one or both spouses have a history of divorce. They emphasize the importance of a high view of marriage as a covenant and the sufficiency of Christ's work on the cross for healing and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JbTJBeL_scI1367https://my.truevi.com/watch/Rhtel1HgYNchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rhtel1HgYNc/hqdefault.jpgBiblical perspective on suicide and its impact on eternal destinyThis episode explores the biblical stance on suicide, clarifying that while it is a sin, it does not negate a believer's salvation. The discussion also differentiates between suicide and self-sacrifice or choosing not to prolong life through extreme medical measures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rhtel1HgYNc1373https://my.truevi.com/watch/qOF4QAEOT3Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOF4QAEOT3U/hqdefault.jpgEffective ministry is incarnational and relationalThis message explores what constitutes effective ministry, drawing insights from Paul's ministry in 1 Thessalonians. It emphasizes that effective ministry is always incarnational and relational, urging believers to embody the message among the people they aim to reach.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qOF4QAEOT3U1495https://my.truevi.com/watch/duQXDt7r9n8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/duQXDt7r9n8/hqdefault.jpgGeorgia Baptists discuss challenges and growth in their stateThomas Hammond, executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, speaks with ERLC interim president Dr. Gary Hollingsworth about the challenges facing pastors in Georgia, including family unit attacks and congregational safety. They also discuss encouraging growth in baptisms, church attendance, and giving, and an upcoming evangelism initiative.https://www.youtube.com/embed/duQXDt7r9n81062https://my.truevi.com/watch/R8BseOFIGiohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R8BseOFIGio/hqdefault.jpgWhere does your loyalty lie?This message explores the concept of loyalty in the context of early Christianity, contrasting the Roman Empire's demand for allegiance to Caesar with the Christian's singular devotion to Jesus as Lord. It challenges listeners to examine where their ultimate loyalty truly rests in various aspects of modern life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R8BseOFIGio1778https://my.truevi.com/watch/jXvFbeQuMeUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jXvFbeQuMeU/hqdefault.jpgThe heart of a worshiper: David danced before the Lord with all his mightThis sermon explores the nature of true worship, drawing lessons from King David's passionate and surrendered worship as described in 2 Samuel 6:14. It emphasizes that worship is not merely about music or outward performance, but a heartfelt response to God's goodness and a life lived in obedience and gratitude.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jXvFbeQuMeU6420https://my.truevi.com/watch/1MNcZ_SBbushttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1MNcZ_SBbus/hqdefault.jpgWho killed Jesus? A historical, biblical, and theological perspectiveThis presentation examines the historical, biblical, and theological aspects of who was responsible for the death of Jesus. It addresses the "deicide charge" against Jewish people and clarifies the conspiracy of guilt involving various groups, including Jewish leaders, Roman authorities, and even humanity's sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1MNcZ_SBbus1885https://my.truevi.com/watch/jdSXFKwtR8Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jdSXFKwtR8A/hqdefault.jpgThe transformative power of God's love in actionThis teaching explores how God's love, defined by His covenantal, faithful, saving, serving, and sacrificing actions, demands our transformation. It emphasizes that Christian love is not merely a feeling but an active, practical way of life, cultivated through intentional habits and cooperation with the Holy Spirit. The message encourages believers to display God's character and love in their everyday lives, even in challenging situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jdSXFKwtR8A3508https://my.truevi.com/watch/EQFrhSzfvjshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQFrhSzfvjs/hqdefault.jpgJesus heals a man at the Pool of Bethesda on the SabbathThis sermon explores Jesus' healing of a man who had been sick for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda. The healing, performed on the Sabbath, sparks conflict with religious leaders who prioritize their rules over God's will. The message highlights God's grace for the helpless and the absence of competition in the Kingdom of Heaven.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQFrhSzfvjs2495https://my.truevi.com/watch/EQ6sUP5Wd28https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQ6sUP5Wd28/hqdefault.jpgGod's grace overcomes unfairnessThis sermon explores the concept of fairness versus God's grace, drawing parallels between Jesus' parable of the laborers in the vineyard and the story of Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose. It emphasizes that God's compassion and love provide strength and healing beyond what human notions of fairness dictate, encouraging a faith that trusts in God's mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQ6sUP5Wd283776https://my.truevi.com/watch/pK8lGksVaKMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pK8lGksVaKM/hqdefault.jpgFinding strength in weakness through God's graceThis episode explores how God's power is made perfect in weakness, drawing on 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Nicole Furno shares personal examples of finding God's grace sufficient in moments of exhaustion and overwhelm, encouraging listeners to view weakness as an opportunity for God to show up.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pK8lGksVaKM2415https://my.truevi.com/watch/W-IOLi-EvXQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W-IOLi-EvXQ/hqdefault.jpgTimeless wisdom: God's heart for the poorThis message explores Solomon's instruction on how a wise person will regard and treat the materially poor. God's concern for the poor fills the entire Bible, and understanding His heart and mind toward them is crucial for a clear understanding of God. The sermon emphasizes that poverty is never an accurate indication of a person's value in God's eyes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W-IOLi-EvXQ2976https://my.truevi.com/watch/jhnBfsK_leAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jhnBfsK_leA/hqdefault.jpgHosea: God's love for an unfaithful IsraelThis message introduces the Old Testament book of Hosea, highlighting its central theme: God's unwavering love for Israel despite their spiritual adultery. The prophet Hosea's life, particularly his marriage to a harlot and the naming of his children, serves as a living parable of God's relationship with the northern kingdom of Israel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jhnBfsK_leA5690https://my.truevi.com/watch/-XRsD8RcuXQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-XRsD8RcuXQ/hqdefault.jpgLessons from the Red Sea crossingThis sermon explores the biblical account of the Red Sea crossing, drawing out nine lessons for believers. It emphasizes that God knows what he is doing, even when leading us to difficult situations, and encourages listeners to step out in faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-XRsD8RcuXQ3285https://my.truevi.com/watch/crTvCKmkOuAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/crTvCKmkOuA/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose and process of church disciplineThis podcast episode discusses the biblical basis for church discipline, primarily from Matthew 18, outlining its steps and emphasizing that the ultimate goal is repentance and restoration, not condemnation. It highlights the importance of gentleness, privacy, and discernment throughout the process, while also clarifying that church discipline does not preclude civil consequences for criminal actions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/crTvCKmkOuA2011https://my.truevi.com/watch/meF0FIwA4-chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/meF0FIwA4-c/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical metaphor of the shepherd for leadershipThis discussion explores the pervasive biblical metaphor of the shepherd for leadership, drawing insights from ancient cultural practices and the vulnerability of sheep. It highlights how this metaphor, deeply rooted in scripture and ancient wisdom, offers a comprehensive understanding of a leader's multifaceted responsibilities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/meF0FIwA4-c2798https://my.truevi.com/watch/xJ1FxMN7Yzkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xJ1FxMN7Yzk/hqdefault.jpgThe importance and effectiveness of gospel tractsThis video explores the historical impact of the printing press on mass-producing the written word, leading to the widespread use of gospel tracts. It highlights how tracts can effectively share the gospel, reach people in various settings, and serve as conversation starters for evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xJ1FxMN7Yzk761https://my.truevi.com/watch/q6BKqRlvMHohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/q6BKqRlvMHo/hqdefault.jpgThe body of Christ built up in loveThis devotional reflects on Ephesians chapter 4, emphasizing that Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip his people for service. The goal is for the body of Christ to be built up in unity, knowledge, and maturity, growing together in love as each part does its work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q6BKqRlvMHo713https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y9eOSTPAB8Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y9eOSTPAB8A/hqdefault.jpgBiblical conflict resolution in Matthew 18This sermon examines Jesus' instructions in Matthew 18:15-35 for resolving conflict among believers. It outlines a three-step process for reconciliation, emphasizing the goals of rescue, reconciliation, and the church's mission. The message highlights the importance of humility and accountability in addressing sin within the Christian community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y9eOSTPAB8A2617https://my.truevi.com/watch/nzHn3NleE5Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nzHn3NleE5Q/hqdefault.jpgA pastor's story of growing up with gay parents and finding faithCaleb Kaltenbach, author of "Messy Grace," shares his personal journey of being raised by gay parents and his path to Christianity. He discusses the challenges of navigating his faith while maintaining relationships with his family and the LGBT community, emphasizing the importance of grace and truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nzHn3NleE5Q2755https://my.truevi.com/watch/E1Nh3pVx3Ychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E1Nh3pVx3Yc/hqdefault.jpgThe Antioch Community Church Waco storyThis video recounts the founding and growth of Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas. It highlights the church's unconventional beginnings, commitment to local and global outreach, and emphasis on community and family.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E1Nh3pVx3Yc1208https://my.truevi.com/watch/V25OWcseHvEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/V25OWcseHvE/hqdefault.jpgReplacing sin with righteousness through Christian disciplinesThis video explains that overcoming sin involves more than just removing it; it requires replacing sinful desires with righteous ones. It emphasizes the importance of Christian disciplines like reading scripture, prayer, and loving others, as well as the strategic use of accountability software and human accountability partners.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V25OWcseHvE324https://my.truevi.com/watch/oMpNrKlhHishttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oMpNrKlhHis/hqdefault.jpgGod never does anything to his children, God only does things for his childrenThis video explores the relationship between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, particularly concerning predestination and free will. It addresses the question of why evil exists and how God uses difficult circumstances for the good of his children, emphasizing that God's actions are always for their benefit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oMpNrKlhHis581https://my.truevi.com/watch/7-iyAhBNN8Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7-iyAhBNN8Y/hqdefault.jpgGenerosity that brings joy and helps things growThis message concludes a series on the book of Philippians, focusing on the Apostle Paul's thankfulness for the Philippians' generosity. It explores how their giving was a sacrifice that helped the gospel grow and brought joy, not burden, to their lives. The sermon emphasizes that true generosity is a response to God's mercy and a fragrant offering to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7-iyAhBNN8Y2417https://my.truevi.com/watch/ldKKxCBd66whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ldKKxCBd66w/hqdefault.jpgThe sin of being white and the idolatry of critical race theoryThis episode discusses the concept of "the sin of being white" as presented by critical race theory, comparing it to the dogma surrounding alcoholism. It argues that this framework is an antichrist gospel, offering no forgiveness or reconciliation. The episode then transitions to a broader discussion of idolatry, defining it as placing any created thing in the heart's position meant for God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ldKKxCBd66w782https://my.truevi.com/watch/YqB4eYgEHGwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YqB4eYgEHGw/hqdefault.jpgCritical race theory: An antagonistic ideologyThis discussion explores critical race theory, asserting that it is an inherently antagonistic ideology that divides people into classes and groups, pitting them against one another. The conversation highlights how critical race theory, by its nature, resists criticism and dialogue, often resurrecting settled laws as if they are current issues.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YqB4eYgEHGw4555https://my.truevi.com/watch/0xQvMCfoJ_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0xQvMCfoJ_o/hqdefault.jpgHospitality in a hostile worldThis sermon explores the concept of hospitality over hostility, drawing parallels between Jesus's welcoming of sinners and the challenges of contemporary society. It emphasizes the importance of extending acceptance and peace, even in the face of conflict and polarization, as a core tenet of Christian faith and community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xQvMCfoJ_o5442https://my.truevi.com/watch/YplBQF5i6p4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YplBQF5i6p4/hqdefault.jpgThe blight of ideology and discipling nationsThis episode discusses the dangers of ideological thinking, contrasting it with a conservative approach that distrusts disembodied ideas. It emphasizes that discipling nations, as commanded in the Great Commission, requires tailoring the message to different cultures and individual needs, rather than applying a uniform program.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YplBQF5i6p41091https://my.truevi.com/watch/gdKmF7sj1Xwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gdKmF7sj1Xw/hqdefault.jpgWorshiping the gift or the giver?This devotional explores the subtle idolatry of loving God's gifts more than God himself. It challenges listeners to examine their hearts and consider if their praise is truly for the Giver or merely for what He provides. The message encourages confession of this subtle idolatry as a step toward a heart consumed by the worship of God alone.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gdKmF7sj1Xw616https://my.truevi.com/watch/aEECrNbIqB4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aEECrNbIqB4/hqdefault.jpgThree biblical arguments against socialismThis audio presents three fundamental biblical arguments against socialism. It discusses how the eighth commandment presupposes private property, addresses the distinction between legitimate taxation and governmental theft, and highlights envy as a driving force behind socialist ideologies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aEECrNbIqB4526https://my.truevi.com/watch/FRzQ_S0g09Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FRzQ_S0g09E/hqdefault.jpgPreparing hearts for money in church buildingThis message, part of a series on broad principles for a church building project, focuses on preparing hearts to understand money. It addresses the temptations of flattery and envy that arise in the proximity of money, especially in the context of large donations for a church building.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FRzQ_S0g09E2587https://my.truevi.com/watch/bW8d8MqHqS8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bW8d8MqHqS8/hqdefault.jpgLive Q&A: Vaccines, CRT, apologetics, movies, evolution, and the unpardonable sinSean McDowell answers live questions from viewers on a range of topics. He discusses his views on vaccine mandates, critical race theory in Christian schools, practical apologetics, discerning Christian media, and the unpardonable sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bW8d8MqHqS83825https://my.truevi.com/watch/3_LpR1vCEkQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3_LpR1vCEkQ/hqdefault.jpgThe essential fuel, task, and goal for the churchThis sermon explores the essential elements for the church's faithfulness, drawing from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. It identifies the gospel as the essential fuel for strength, passing on the gospel as the essential task, and enduring for the gospel as the essential goal. The message emphasizes that the success of Jesus's church depends on God, not on human effort.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3_LpR1vCEkQ2574https://my.truevi.com/watch/H3eHxQNiXjwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/H3eHxQNiXjw/hqdefault.jpgSeeking God first in time, talent, and treasureThis message explores how to prioritize God in all aspects of life, including time, talents, and material possessions. It emphasizes that true life is found in seeking God's kingdom and righteousness above all else, leading to a transformed and generous life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/H3eHxQNiXjw3068https://my.truevi.com/watch/VgXEYLRPTFMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VgXEYLRPTFM/hqdefault.jpgLiving a counter-cultural life of worship as disciplesThis sermon explores how disciples can live a counter-cultural life of worship, as described in Romans 12:1-2. It emphasizes that true worship is an all-of-life offering to God, encompassing every aspect of our being and actions. The message challenges believers to resist worldly messages of self-indulgence and instead present their bodies as living, holy, and pleasing sacrifices to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VgXEYLRPTFM2540https://my.truevi.com/watch/ipSHnQUVbPIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ipSHnQUVbPI/hqdefault.jpgJesus refutes the Sadducees' denial of the resurrectionJesus confronts the Sadducees' disbelief in the resurrection, highlighting their ignorance of both Scripture and the power of God. He explains that in the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage, but will be like angels in heaven. Jesus then uses Exodus 3:6 to demonstrate that God is the God of the living, not of the dead, proving the patriarchs' continued existence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ipSHnQUVbPI2882https://my.truevi.com/watch/7A6AVbhqy7Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7A6AVbhqy7I/hqdefault.jpgHow we receive Jesus defines our livesThis message explores how our reception of Jesus defines our lives, drawing parallels from the Palm Sunday narrative in Luke 19. It highlights the contrast between those who joyfully praised Jesus and the Pharisees who rebuked him, emphasizing that Jesus' identity as King of Kings remains unchanged regardless of human response.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7A6AVbhqy7I2735https://my.truevi.com/watch/7cr57Mu2t68https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7cr57Mu2t68/hqdefault.jpgGod is worthy of all our praiseThis message concludes a series by exploring Psalm 139, highlighting God's omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent attributes. The speaker emphasizes that because God knows us, is with us, and is all-powerful, He alone is worthy of all our praise. The message encourages listeners to spend time with God in prayer, worship, and meditation on His word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7cr57Mu2t68819https://my.truevi.com/watch/KZ-RUGfzkN0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KZ-RUGfzkN0/hqdefault.jpgThe Mayan calendar and the biblical end of the worldRay Comfort and Mark Spence discuss the Mayan calendar's prediction of the world's end, contrasting it with biblical prophecies. They emphasize that Christians do not preach doomsday but rather the coming of God's kingdom and the return of Jesus Christ as a righteous judge.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZ-RUGfzkN01693https://my.truevi.com/watch/9vAVf3-5E_Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9vAVf3-5E_M/hqdefault.jpgThe transfiguration of Jesus ChristThis video discusses the transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a pivotal moment in his ministry where his appearance was transformed, shining like the sun. Moses and Elijah appeared with him, and a voice from a cloud declared Jesus as God's beloved son, instructing the disciples to listen to him. This event served as a preview of God's glory and a glimpse of heaven for Peter, James, and John.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9vAVf3-5E_M5870https://my.truevi.com/watch/E7wOhGpseRkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E7wOhGpseRk/hqdefault.jpgThe incomparable glory of the SonThis sermon explores the unique and unparalleled nature of Jesus, asserting that he stands in a category entirely his own, surpassing even revered figures like Moses and Elijah. The message emphasizes that Jesus is the sole trustworthy object of faith, capable of bridging the gap between heaven and earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E7wOhGpseRk3158https://my.truevi.com/watch/HWx-UT3ro7Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HWx-UT3ro7Y/hqdefault.jpgResponding to false teaching in churchThis segment discusses how to biblically and appropriately respond when a pastor preaches false doctrine, particularly regarding evolution and God's nature. The hosts offer different perspectives on confronting such teachings, ranging from immediate, subtle dissent to a direct, post-service challenge.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HWx-UT3ro7Y1809https://my.truevi.com/watch/JkISQ4Bisb8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JkISQ4Bisb8/hqdefault.jpgLong Island student denied Christian club at schoolA high school student on Long Island was denied the ability to form a Christian club by her principal, who claimed it was illegal. The student, with the help of First Liberty Institute, is challenging this decision, citing the Equal Access Act and First Amendment rights.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JkISQ4Bisb8325https://my.truevi.com/watch/0M6NfedTJd4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0M6NfedTJd4/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding God's conditional promisesThis message explores the nature of God's promises, emphasizing that many are conditional and require human response. It uses the example of God's promise of land to the Jewish people to illustrate how conditions affect the fulfillment of divine promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0M6NfedTJd41712https://my.truevi.com/watch/j7yqmvt0A1khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j7yqmvt0A1k/hqdefault.jpgJesus, the true and greater priestThis message explains how Jesus came as the true and greater priest, fulfilling the role that the Old Testament priesthood failed to uphold. He offered a perfect, once-and-for-all sacrifice for sins, providing hope and redemption for all who trust in Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j7yqmvt0A1k640https://my.truevi.com/watch/4NM3JUjv3FYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4NM3JUjv3FY/hqdefault.jpgAssessing the historicity of the apostles' martyrdomThis discussion explores the historical evidence for the martyrdom of the apostles, examining the challenges of distinguishing historical fact from legend in early Christian accounts. It delves into the methodology used to assess the probability of their deaths as martyrs and the significance of their willingness to die for their belief in the risen Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4NM3JUjv3FY2796https://my.truevi.com/watch/MXAj5Mps__shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MXAj5Mps__s/hqdefault.jpgHow the evangelical church should respond to the murder of George FloydThis message addresses the murder of George Floyd and the structural racism permeating America. It calls for the evangelical church to speak out against racism, embrace hope, and provide leadership and a vision for a new society. The speaker emphasizes the need for white evangelicals to actively work for racial justice and to disengage from partisan politics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MXAj5Mps__s2595https://my.truevi.com/watch/VWWQQUJ_ZWwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VWWQQUJ_ZWw/hqdefault.jpgAnalyzing divine omnipotence: Biblical data and philosophical formulationsThis discussion explores the concept of divine omnipotence, examining biblical passages that support God's almightiness and considering philosophical formulations to provide a coherent understanding of this attribute. It addresses apparent contradictions, such as God's inability to sin, by distinguishing between the degree and range of God's power, limited purely by logic.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VWWQQUJ_ZWw2951https://my.truevi.com/watch/kLQOhidyWCUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kLQOhidyWCU/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose and process of church disciplineThis lecture continues a discussion on the ministries of the church, focusing on the purpose and process of church discipline. It examines key scriptural passages, including Matthew 18, 1 Corinthians 5, 1 Timothy 1, 2 Thessalonians 3, and Titus 3, to illustrate how sin is to be addressed within the body of Christ. The discussion emphasizes that the ultimate goal of discipline is restoration, not punishment, and highlights the importance of purity within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kLQOhidyWCU5482https://my.truevi.com/watch/Njn0IFDP8hEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Njn0IFDP8hE/hqdefault.jpgPaul's three metaphors for the church in Ephesians 2This sermon explores three metaphors Paul uses in Ephesians chapter 2 to describe the church: fellow citizens, members of God's household, and a holy temple. These metaphors illustrate the profound unity and new identity found in Christ for both Jews and Gentiles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Njn0IFDP8hE1174https://my.truevi.com/watch/BNOVVWzrhjEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BNOVVWzrhjE/hqdefault.jpgBen Watson and Zach Ertz share their faithThis segment features testimonies from NFL players Ben Watson and Zach Ertz. Watson discusses finding meaning in his Super Bowl ring through Christ, while Ertz shares his journey of growing in faith and dedicating his life to Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BNOVVWzrhjE697https://my.truevi.com/watch/ouovP-5yYokhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ouovP-5yYok/hqdefault.jpgThe significance of church planting and making disciplesThis message emphasizes the importance of church planting as an expression of the Great Commission. It highlights the need to prioritize faithfulness over size in ministry and to make disciples rather than just decisions. The speaker also stresses the importance of personal readiness, including a strong marriage, before embarking on church planting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ouovP-5yYok2005https://my.truevi.com/watch/xZlQEaV72Kohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xZlQEaV72Ko/hqdefault.jpgThe anointing: God's choice and assignmentThis message explores the concept of anointing, emphasizing that God chooses individuals for specific assignments, not based on outward appearance but on the heart. It highlights that anointing comes with responsibility and that God often sends us back to our current circumstances with new power, not necessarily a new position.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xZlQEaV72Ko3076https://my.truevi.com/watch/DzD-JTX6b1shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DzD-JTX6b1s/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the heart that grievesPastor Greg Laurie examines the biblical account of Lazarus's death and Jesus's response to Mary and Martha's grief. He discusses how Jesus, as the resurrection and the life, offers comfort and hope to believers facing loss, emphasizing that death is a transition to eternal life with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzD-JTX6b1s1563https://my.truevi.com/watch/52Bjb1obDpMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/52Bjb1obDpM/hqdefault.jpgDr. Terrance Woodson: Finishing the race and keeping the faithDr. Terrance Woodson preaches on Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4, encouraging listeners to reflect on their readiness for death and to finish the course God has set for them. He emphasizes fighting the good fight, finishing the race, and keeping the faith, drawing parallels to athletic metaphors and personal experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/52Bjb1obDpM1200https://my.truevi.com/watch/P-xk43Yidp0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P-xk43Yidp0/hqdefault.jpgThe value of prayer and how Christians should view unanswered prayerThis discussion explores the value of prayer, addressing common questions about how Christians should view prayer and what constitutes an "unanswered" prayer. It emphasizes that prayer is a living, breathing relationship with God, not a transactional exchange, and highlights the importance of aligning prayers with God's will and character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P-xk43Yidp01819https://my.truevi.com/watch/l4mcFdRYAsIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l4mcFdRYAsI/hqdefault.jpgJoy to the world: The carol for all seasonsThis episode explores the Christmas carol "Joy to the World," tracing its origins to Isaac Watts' frustration with church music and his inspiration from Psalm 98. It highlights how the song, originally about Jesus' second coming, became a Christmas staple and a source of enduring joy even through difficult times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l4mcFdRYAsI419https://my.truevi.com/watch/cWNPLr2_kkghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cWNPLr2_kkg/hqdefault.jpgWhy people make excuses for not following GodThis message explores the nature of excuses, distinguishing them from reasons, and examines common excuses people offer for not following God. Drawing from a parable in Matthew 22 and parallel accounts in Luke 14, it highlights how possessions, careers, and relationships can become barriers to spiritual commitment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cWNPLr2_kkg2426https://my.truevi.com/watch/wjDNX88CPsghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wjDNX88CPsg/hqdefault.jpgThe world-changing mixture of ambidextrous ChristianityThis message explores the concept of "ambidextrous Christianity," balancing both "water" (compassion, care for the oppressed) and "bleach" (truth, purity, honoring God) aspects of faith. Using the analogy of a botched athlete's foot remedy, it argues for a one-to-one mixture of these elements to effectively address both internal spiritual growth and external societal change, drawing parallels to the Clapham Saints' approach to ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wjDNX88CPsg1957https://my.truevi.com/watch/5zp0Q6YUeCwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5zp0Q6YUeCw/hqdefault.jpgThe first Christmas and Christmas 2020: Similarities in fear and God's unfolding purposesThis Christmas Eve message draws parallels between the fear and confusion surrounding the first Christmas and the challenges of 2020. It emphasizes that despite disruption, God's purposes continue to unfold, and His presence offers strength and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5zp0Q6YUeCw1869https://my.truevi.com/watch/mBlqmCuTLvchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mBlqmCuTLvc/hqdefault.jpgThe faithful and true words of Revelation 22This message explores the final chapter of Revelation, emphasizing the faithfulness and truth of God's word. It highlights the blessings promised to those who keep these words and the importance of living a godly life in anticipation of Christ's quick return. The speaker also warns against distorting or disregarding scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBlqmCuTLvc2299https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nz6zonsqWhAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nz6zonsqWhA/hqdefault.jpgMotives and methods matter in ministryNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth emphasizes that the 'why' and 'how' of serving the Lord are crucial. She explains that Paul's example in 2 Corinthians shows the importance of sincere hearts and integrity in declaring the gospel truth, not for personal gain, but for the good of others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nz6zonsqWhA2461https://my.truevi.com/watch/PIsnPHPzdIohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PIsnPHPzdIo/hqdefault.jpgTesting the spirits: Discerning truth from errorThis sermon explores how believers can discern truth from error by testing the spirits, as instructed in 1 John 4:1-6. It emphasizes evaluating the content of a message, considering its source and speakers, and observing its audience to identify teachings that align with God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PIsnPHPzdIo2414https://my.truevi.com/watch/1BxZ4H6T3k4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1BxZ4H6T3k4/hqdefault.jpgHow to keep the faithThis video explains how to maintain faith by remembering God's grace, loving truth, growing in Christ, and engaging in Christian community. It emphasizes fixing our eyes on Jesus and continually developing our relationship with Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1BxZ4H6T3k4363https://my.truevi.com/watch/a0zewYyHZ-4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a0zewYyHZ-4/hqdefault.jpgRefueling the unhurried soulThis devotional explores how to refuel our souls when we feel empty and worn out. Drawing from a previous church series, it highlights practices Jesus used to replenish his soul, such as prayer, leaning into relationships, and spending time in creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a0zewYyHZ-4461https://my.truevi.com/watch/T2t5FDqR5v0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T2t5FDqR5v0/hqdefault.jpgA call to prayer for the nation amidst unfolding eventsThis reflection addresses the events unfolding in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021, and calls the church to prayerful action. It emphasizes praying for the country, elected leaders, law enforcement, and even those involved in the unrest, remembering their inherent worth as children of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T2t5FDqR5v0309https://my.truevi.com/watch/KD0xoZN9-Qchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KD0xoZN9-Qc/hqdefault.jpgTrue Woman 201: Interior design with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Mary Kassian, Week 1: DiscernmentNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Mary Kassian introduce their "True Woman 201: Interior Design" Bible study, comparing spiritual transformation to home renovation. They begin a series on biblical womanhood by examining Titus 2, focusing on the importance of sound doctrine and discernment in a challenging culture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KD0xoZN9-Qc1287https://my.truevi.com/watch/MxA0C2xfuGMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MxA0C2xfuGM/hqdefault.jpgGod's word is living and enduringThe speaker emphasizes the importance of daily engagement with God's word, describing it as living, enduring, and powerful. He asserts that it is essential for navigating a culture that denies absolutes and for discerning truth in one's life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MxA0C2xfuGM3626https://my.truevi.com/watch/11B0v4BAWWwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/11B0v4BAWWw/hqdefault.jpgChristians in a secular culture: Distinguishing a biblical worldviewThis discussion explores how Christians can navigate an increasingly secular culture. It defines secularism as the authority of the self and contrasts it with a biblical worldview, which holds God as the ultimate authority. The conversation highlights how secular ideas can subtly influence Christian beliefs and practices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/11B0v4BAWWw3797https://my.truevi.com/watch/r5aVqWoNpmghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r5aVqWoNpmg/hqdefault.jpgJohn the Baptist: A witness to the lightThis message explores the mission of John the Baptist, who was chosen by God to announce the arrival of the Messiah. John's role was to bear witness to Jesus, the true light, and to prepare people to believe in Him. The message emphasizes that John was not the light himself, but a messenger pointing to a greater glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r5aVqWoNpmg330https://my.truevi.com/watch/WnQ64NIUSBEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WnQ64NIUSBE/hqdefault.jpgFinding salvation and strength through repentance, rest, quietness, and trustThis reflection offers practical steps for experiencing God's salvation and strength in the present moment. Drawing from Isaiah 30:15, it guides listeners through a structured practice of stillness, focusing on a chosen word from scripture to quiet the mind and invite God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WnQ64NIUSBE899https://my.truevi.com/watch/sLORkNWvZHohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sLORkNWvZHo/hqdefault.jpgThe wise men's journey to worship JesusPastor Jonathan Laurie examines the biblical account of the wise men, highlighting their journey to worship Jesus and contrasting their response with that of King Herod and the religious leaders. He emphasizes that Jesus is for everyone and that true fulfillment comes from seeking God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sLORkNWvZHo2525https://my.truevi.com/watch/_h_NeUnmwtshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_h_NeUnmwts/hqdefault.jpgA sermon on Psalm 130: Out of the depths I cry to you, O LordThis sermon explores Psalm 130, a psalm of lament, emphasizing the importance of honesty about struggles and waiting for God. It highlights that suffering is real and God is real, and that God's forgiveness leads to honesty, praise, compassion, action, hope, and faith. The message encourages listeners to embrace their pain and find communal support, rather than striving for self-reliance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_h_NeUnmwts3686https://my.truevi.com/watch/V59750X9AKUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/V59750X9AKU/hqdefault.jpgDrew Cordell discusses his book "Honest Christianity: Why People Choose to Believe"Drew Cordell, author of "Honest Christianity: Why People Choose to Believe," joins the podcast to discuss his book. He shares his personal journey of faith and the motivations behind writing a book that addresses common questions and challenges to Christian belief with an accessible and honest approach.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V59750X9AKU1879https://my.truevi.com/watch/f29LShg5iLIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f29LShg5iLI/hqdefault.jpgO praise the name of the Lord our GodThis video features a musical performance of a song that recounts the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics also anticipate His return and the future praise of God by the saints.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f29LShg5iLI360https://my.truevi.com/watch/hsphMzpTBuYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hsphMzpTBuY/hqdefault.jpgProclaiming Christ with humility and powerThis sermon encourages believers to share their faith, emphasizing that the message is to be proclaimed. It highlights the importance of a humble posture, recognizing that we have nothing to prove about ourselves, and trusting in God's power to empower our proclamation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hsphMzpTBuY2655https://my.truevi.com/watch/4c8R4sLKAQYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4c8R4sLKAQY/hqdefault.jpgA pastoral perspective on domestic abuseThis presentation, geared from a pastoral perspective, addresses the troubling problem of domestic abuse within the 21st-century Evangelical Church. The speaker shares personal experiences and statistics, highlighting the prevalence of abuse and the challenges clergy face in addressing it. Practical steps are offered for pastors and congregations to recognize, confront, and provide resources for victims of domestic violence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4c8R4sLKAQY1872https://my.truevi.com/watch/l3qcyPmSIDUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l3qcyPmSIDU/hqdefault.jpgServing Christ: Lessons from Martha, Dorcas, Priscilla, and PhoebeThis teaching explores what it means to serve the Lord, emphasizing that how we serve affects our walk with Christ on earth and our rewards in heaven. The speaker examines the lives of four women in the Bible—Martha, Dorcas, Priscilla, and Phoebe—to illustrate different aspects of serving Christ and the lessons we can learn from their examples.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l3qcyPmSIDU2818https://my.truevi.com/watch/T6amWVrmokYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T6amWVrmokY/hqdefault.jpgA kept word reflects a faithful LordThis message emphasizes the importance of Christians keeping their word, drawing from the teachings of James, Jesus, and Leviticus. It highlights that being reliable is not for personal gain but to reflect the trustworthy nature of God. The speaker encourages listeners to be people of integrity in all aspects of life, from academic commitments to personal relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6amWVrmokY1651https://my.truevi.com/watch/ijxbuZe_Aighttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ijxbuZe_Aig/hqdefault.jpgLearning from Peter's life to find purpose and identityThis message explores the life of Peter, a passionate and impulsive disciple who often stumbled but was continually pursued by Jesus. It highlights how Peter's journey, marked by both failures and restoration, offers insights into regaining purpose and identity when feeling distant from God. The speaker emphasizes that infusing eternity into daily life and acting on love for Jesus are key to a fulfilled existence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ijxbuZe_Aig2495https://my.truevi.com/watch/wEnIy_LKnVIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wEnIy_LKnVI/hqdefault.jpgA savior who is willing to hunt you down, call you out, and fill you upThis sermon explores the narrative of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, highlighting Jesus's willingness to cross geographical, cultural, gender, and moral boundaries to reach a lost soul. The speaker emphasizes Jesus's tender approach in offering living water, confronting materialism, and addressing sin, ultimately offering deep satisfaction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wEnIy_LKnVI5284https://my.truevi.com/watch/aiBb1TrY_Mkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aiBb1TrY_Mk/hqdefault.jpgLocating Jesus in our political momentThis presentation explores how Christians can engage with the current political landscape by discerning the true Jesus from competing cultural versions. It examines Jesus's interactions within his own political world and offers guidance for navigating contemporary political polarization while aligning with the principles of the Kingdom of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aiBb1TrY_Mk4591https://my.truevi.com/watch/rwGQNMkSxxwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rwGQNMkSxxw/hqdefault.jpgA vision for multiplication and disciple makingThis lesson concludes a series on evangelism by emphasizing the importance of multiplication and disciple-making. Drawing on examples from Paul's ministry and the story of Rahab, it encourages believers to not only evangelize but also to invest in discipling others, creating a spiritual legacy that extends through generations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rwGQNMkSxxw1843https://my.truevi.com/watch/nNXPEDL064Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nNXPEDL064I/hqdefault.jpgPreaching motives are declaredThis segment explores the motivations behind preaching, distinguishing between those driven by goodwill and love, and those motivated by envy, strife, and rivalry. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating one's motives in ministry and life, highlighting that it is possible to serve the right God in the wrong way.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNXPEDL064I4532https://my.truevi.com/watch/V--IHR6aGz4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V--IHR6aGz4/hqdefault.jpgThe gift of tongues in Acts and 1 CorinthiansThis video examines the nature of the gift of tongues as presented in the book of Acts and 1 Corinthians. It argues that the gift consistently refers to speaking in foreign languages, even when the situation or purpose differs between the biblical accounts. The speaker also addresses whether speaking in tongues is necessarily equated with the baptism of the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V--IHR6aGz4922https://my.truevi.com/watch/wKheqNYcfukhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wKheqNYcfuk/hqdefault.jpgHumility as the foundation for investigating ChristianityThis discussion emphasizes the critical role of humility in approaching any investigation, particularly when exploring Christianity. It highlights how presuppositional biases can hinder a fair assessment of evidence and suggests that an open-minded, humble approach is essential for discerning truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKheqNYcfuk548https://my.truevi.com/watch/tpZ1-EGsQ8Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tpZ1-EGsQ8A/hqdefault.jpgWorship service for the first Sunday of the new yearThis worship service marks the first Sunday of a new year, emphasizing the importance of beginning the year in worship. The sermon focuses on Jesus as the light of the world, guiding and illuminating our path through darkness. The service includes prayers, hymns, and communion, inviting all to experience God's love and light.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tpZ1-EGsQ8A4380https://my.truevi.com/watch/h-BoO56lLFwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/h-BoO56lLFw/hqdefault.jpgExplaining idolatry and the Ten Commandments to a pantheistThis video features a street interview where a man identifies as a pantheist. The interviewer explains that pantheism is a form of idolatry and discusses the Ten Commandments, judgment day, and the path to salvation through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h-BoO56lLFw411https://my.truevi.com/watch/ApeC6QHr4Achttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ApeC6QHr4Ac/hqdefault.jpgThe purposes of the churchThis lecture explores the various purposes of the church, moving beyond its ontological definition and governmental structure. It examines key New Testament passages to identify what the church is called to do, including its role in upholding truth, fostering spiritual growth, and proclaiming the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ApeC6QHr4Ac5698https://my.truevi.com/watch/3jfM_fxAZHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3jfM_fxAZHM/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible is God's wisdom made clearThis sermon introduces a series on the Book of Proverbs, emphasizing that the Bible provides practical wisdom for daily life. It highlights the distinction between knowledge and wisdom, asserting that true wisdom, rooted in God's word, leads to a flourishing life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3jfM_fxAZHM2579https://my.truevi.com/watch/lD1H_WvtgXwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lD1H_WvtgXw/hqdefault.jpgThe classical liberal order and its necessary Christian foundationThis audio discusses the ongoing changes in American society since 9/11, particularly the search for a fixed center. It argues that the classical liberal order, while valuable, cannot survive without recovering its Christian basis, as secularism acts as a parasite weakening it from within.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lD1H_WvtgXw488https://my.truevi.com/watch/uZUPTGr0bEAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uZUPTGr0bEA/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort discusses sin, judgment, and salvation with a man on the streetRay Comfort engages in a conversation with a man named Isaiah, exploring his beliefs about the afterlife, God's existence, and personal righteousness. Through a series of questions, Ray highlights Isaiah's admissions of sin and explains the biblical understanding of judgment and the path to salvation through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZUPTGr0bEA667https://my.truevi.com/watch/iKnyHHl6xi0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iKnyHHl6xi0/hqdefault.jpgTrusting in Christ's healing mercyThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus healing a man at the Pool of Bethesda who had been an invalid for 38 years. It delves into the nature of Christ's mercy, highlighting its relational, generous, and holistic qualities, and challenges listeners to trust in Jesus for complete healing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iKnyHHl6xi02300https://my.truevi.com/watch/oreAbU5snkEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oreAbU5snkE/hqdefault.jpgHumility, trust, and hope from Psalm 131This sermon explores Psalm 131, highlighting how humility, trust, and hope are cultivated through a life lived in awareness of God's presence and power. It contrasts human tendencies toward pride and self-assertion with the peace found in surrendering to God's sovereign care.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oreAbU5snkE1977https://my.truevi.com/watch/jhdkLnxiouchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jhdkLnxiouc/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel's call to Orthodoxy and vibrancyMatt Heard, a pastor and author, discusses the importance of both sound doctrine (orthodoxy) and a vibrant, abundant life in Christ. He emphasizes that the gospel is not just about intellectual belief but also about experiencing a full and restored humanity, as exemplified by Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jhdkLnxiouc2662https://my.truevi.com/watch/UnaaNDndeTMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UnaaNDndeTM/hqdefault.jpgA pastor's wife's influence in ministryHershel York discusses the significant, non-pastoral influence a pastor's wife can have in ministry. He emphasizes that while she is not a pastor, her unique gifts and strengths can greatly aid her husband in shepherding the congregation. This collaboration, rooted in their one-flesh union, deepens their relationship and enhances their service to the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UnaaNDndeTM555https://my.truevi.com/watch/wqJYH0V00_khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wqJYH0V00_k/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 121: God keeps you in every circumstanceThis devotional explores Psalm 121, a well-known psalm in Scottish Presbyterian circles. The speaker highlights the six references to God 'keeping' or 'protecting' individuals throughout the psalm. It emphasizes God as creator, redeemer, and companion, providing an assurance of His watchful care in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wqJYH0V00_k392https://my.truevi.com/watch/QxiWHRpXOZ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QxiWHRpXOZ0/hqdefault.jpgTruth is objective, not subjectiveThis video explores the nature of truth, contrasting subjective and objective claims. It argues that while personal opinions exist, objective truths are independent of individual or cultural perspectives, using examples from physical objects to moral principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QxiWHRpXOZ0471https://my.truevi.com/watch/Szpa8G3OKWYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Szpa8G3OKWY/hqdefault.jpgThe mirror of celebration: Radical intentionality, the house of the Lord, and the posture of the peoThis sermon explores three elements of celebration mirrored in the dedication of the Lord's house in 2 Chronicles 7:1-6: radical intentionality in prayer, the nature of the Lord's house, and the posture of the people. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own celebrations and how they can better mirror Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Szpa8G3OKWY1396https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZIHbY2-yXOYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZIHbY2-yXOY/hqdefault.jpgRejoicing with inexpressible joyThis message explores the concept of an inexpressible and glorious joy that Peter describes as a normal experience for believers. This joy is rooted in the understanding that through faith, believers have received the ultimate gift of salvation, which no earthly circumstance can diminish. It encourages listeners to embrace this profound joy daily, regardless of life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZIHbY2-yXOY339https://my.truevi.com/watch/GS2tdMBnRVshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GS2tdMBnRVs/hqdefault.jpgBecoming all things to all people for the gospelThis message explores the biblical mandate to lay down personal privilege and engage with others for the sake of the gospel. Drawing parallels between Paul's teachings and Martin Luther King Jr.'s advocacy, it challenges believers to move beyond complacency and actively pursue reconciliation and unity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GS2tdMBnRVs1833https://my.truevi.com/watch/WczLQWZxCM4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WczLQWZxCM4/hqdefault.jpgDefining biblical slavery versus the Atlantic slave tradeThis discussion clarifies the distinction between biblical references to slavery and the historical Atlantic slave trade. It emphasizes the importance of defining terms when discussing biblical texts and highlights the rights and conditions of bondservants in ancient Israel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WczLQWZxCM4942https://my.truevi.com/watch/qOsjuLFADn4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOsjuLFADn4/hqdefault.jpgThe baptism of the Holy Spirit: What it is and why it mattersThis message explores the biblical meaning of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, drawing primarily from the books of Luke and Acts. It emphasizes that this baptism is not merely a one-time event but a foundational aspect of Christian life, empowering believers for ministry and continuing the work of Jesus on earth. The speaker highlights the repeated emphasis on this concept throughout scripture and its significance for the church today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qOsjuLFADn42405https://my.truevi.com/watch/vdetYMd3kiwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vdetYMd3kiw/hqdefault.jpgMissing Jesus in the grind of lifeThis message explores the story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10:17-22, drawing parallels between his striving and the busy lives of students and faculty. It questions whether our constant running and pursuit of success can lead us to miss what is most important: a relationship with Jesus. The speaker encourages listeners to slow down and look to Jesus amidst their busy schedules.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vdetYMd3kiw1075https://my.truevi.com/watch/SguhU6KQUBshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SguhU6KQUBs/hqdefault.jpgHow to get and give God's double blessingThis message explores the concept of a "double blessing" from a Christian perspective. It delves into how individuals can receive God's blessings and, more importantly, how they can extend those blessings to others. The sermon emphasizes that God's blessing is not merely for personal gain but for the purpose of giving.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SguhU6KQUBs5201https://my.truevi.com/watch/ShILEyiVPeQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ShILEyiVPeQ/hqdefault.jpgSacrificially love your wife because the two of you are oneJohn DeSario, a Dallas Theological Seminary student, discusses the importance of husbands sacrificially loving their wives, particularly within the context of ministry. He emphasizes that a husband and wife are one body, and neglecting one's wife for ministry success is akin to harming oneself. DeSario encourages prioritizing one's wife above ministry to others, drawing on Ephesians 5 and personal anecdotes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ShILEyiVPeQ1653https://my.truevi.com/watch/K_7NMCznD4Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K_7NMCznD4M/hqdefault.jpgWhy death exists and how Jesus abolished itThis message addresses the question of why death exists, explaining that sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, leading to death, disease, pain, and suffering. It then presents the gospel, sharing how Jesus Christ abolished death and brought life and immortality through his sacrifice and resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_7NMCznD4M482https://my.truevi.com/watch/9kOCDCPcIbAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9kOCDCPcIbA/hqdefault.jpgThe commodification of the gospel and the kingdom of GodThis presentation explores how the commercialization of society has influenced the church, leading to a focus on growth metrics and business models rather than the holistic vision of God's kingdom. It challenges the church to re-evaluate its language, structures, and understanding of success in light of a more relational and cosmic gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kOCDCPcIbA2717https://my.truevi.com/watch/xfWSwXjqi_whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xfWSwXjqi_w/hqdefault.jpgBorn again through the resurrection of Jesus ChristThis sermon explores the biblical concept of being "born again" as presented in 1 Peter 1:3-5 and John 3. It emphasizes that spiritual rebirth, leading to a living hope and an imperishable inheritance, is solely achieved through faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xfWSwXjqi_w2179https://my.truevi.com/watch/zqG8NlKD_kIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zqG8NlKD_kI/hqdefault.jpgDemonstrating God's power through believersThis message emphasizes that God desires to use every believer to demonstrate His power, not just a select few. It encourages stepping out in faith, listening to God's voice, and cultivating dependence on Him to see His power displayed in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zqG8NlKD_kI1887https://my.truevi.com/watch/z1EffSjUS_ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z1EffSjUS_g/hqdefault.jpgFaith without deeds is deadThis sermon explores the core message of the book of James, emphasizing that genuine faith is demonstrated through actions. It challenges the congregation to move beyond mere intellectual assent to belief and to actively live out their faith through obedience and service, particularly by caring for single mothers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z1EffSjUS_g4817https://my.truevi.com/watch/CzplswTdZJMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CzplswTdZJM/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 119:145-176: A prayer in the midst of a stormThis sermon explores the concluding stanzas of Psalm 119, highlighting the psalmist's urgent prayers and unwavering reliance on God's word amidst personal turmoil. It emphasizes God's steadfast love and justice as the foundation for believers' confidence in prayer, even when facing life's deepest questions and struggles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CzplswTdZJM4416https://my.truevi.com/watch/SKZrEaOMuEghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SKZrEaOMuEg/hqdefault.jpgGod's providence in the book of EstherThis message explores the concept of God's providence as demonstrated in the book of Esther. It highlights how God works behind the scenes through ordinary events and human decisions to accomplish His will, even when His name is not explicitly mentioned. The book of Esther offers hope and encouragement, showing that God has the final say amidst evil and inviting believers to participate in His plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SKZrEaOMuEg2889https://my.truevi.com/watch/OgSOCp7pFNghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OgSOCp7pFNg/hqdefault.jpgSocial challenges Christian students face at Ohio StateThis discussion explores the social challenges Christian students encounter at Ohio State, focusing on issues like same-sex marriage, politics, and social justice. It highlights the need for students to be educated on these topics and to engage with them thoughtfully and compassionately.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OgSOCp7pFNg2044https://my.truevi.com/watch/XgkDADJmgxIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XgkDADJmgxI/hqdefault.jpgDavid Forsyth discusses his book, Vengeance Has Come, and its postmillennial perspectiveDavid Forsyth, author of "Vengeance Has Come: A Puritan-minded Exposition of the Apocalypse for the Modern Church," joins Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden to discuss the book's origins in Malawi and its postmillennial framework. Forsyth explains how his missionary experience led him to re-examine scripture and Puritan thought, shaping his understanding of Revelation and the Great Commission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XgkDADJmgxI1613https://my.truevi.com/watch/f0dbYW6kRo0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f0dbYW6kRo0/hqdefault.jpgThe trial and confession of Jesus and PeterThis message examines the contrasting trials of Jesus and Peter as recorded in Mark 14:53-72. Jesus stands firm, testifying to his true identity, while Peter, under pressure, denies knowing Jesus. The study explores how believers can maintain a solid identity in the face of pressure, temptation, and persecution by spending time in God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f0dbYW6kRo03427https://my.truevi.com/watch/vSMTW1_8pjchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vSMTW1_8pjc/hqdefault.jpgThe historical timing of Jesus's arrivalThis presentation examines the historical context surrounding Jesus's appearance, using a 'Red Zone' analogy to illustrate how various historical factors converged at a specific time. It explores cultural, prophetic, and mythological elements that align with the timing of Jesus's life and ministry. The speaker argues that these converging historical 'fuses' suggest a deliberate and impactful arrival.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vSMTW1_8pjc780https://my.truevi.com/watch/9vcq41o40o0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9vcq41o40o0/hqdefault.jpgAre you a good person by God's standards?This video challenges the common perception of being a "good person" by examining an individual's life against the Ten Commandments. It reveals that by God's holy and righteous standards, everyone falls short and is accountable for their sins. The video then presents the Christian solution for salvation through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9vcq41o40o0314https://my.truevi.com/watch/qCTcBcqy3PUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qCTcBcqy3PU/hqdefault.jpgThe first three commandments: Why God is concerned with being first in our livesThis podcast episode explores the first three of the Ten Commandments, discussing why God desires to be preeminent in our lives. Dr. Julius Kim explains that these commandments are not merely rules but reveal God's character and his desire for our well-being and flourishing. The discussion delves into the practical implications of these commandments for daily life and how they lead to true freedom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qCTcBcqy3PU2393https://my.truevi.com/watch/CPXmbreiO7whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CPXmbreiO7w/hqdefault.jpgTrials, testing, and resilienceThis message explores how trials and testing strengthen faith, drawing parallels to physical muscle growth. It emphasizes that facing difficulties with joy and perseverance leads to maturity and wholeness, as outlined in the book of James.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CPXmbreiO7w3688https://my.truevi.com/watch/nfHzwzWJe2Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nfHzwzWJe2A/hqdefault.jpgThe Apostles' Creed as a summary of Christian doctrineThis video explores the Apostles' Creed as a concise summary of Christian doctrine, emphasizing its role in systematizing biblical teachings and providing a framework for understanding the Christian faith. It highlights how the creed addresses fundamental tenets, including the Trinity and the person and work of Christ, which are essential for a comprehensive biblical worldview.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nfHzwzWJe2A3271https://my.truevi.com/watch/6j2zyZjOqNUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6j2zyZjOqNU/hqdefault.jpgThe worthy one: Seeing Jesus rightly for Spirit-empowered evangelismThis message emphasizes that effective evangelism stems from a right perception of Jesus as the worthy one, rather than focusing on methods. It encourages believers to cultivate intimacy with Jesus, allowing their hearts to burn for Him, which naturally leads to emanating His presence and sharing the Gospel with others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6j2zyZjOqNU2620