https://my.truevi.com/watch/RrQ7Oy0Viychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RrQ7Oy0Viyc/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve worship serviceThis Christmas Eve service features traditional carols and a message from Pastor Julia Pickerill. The sermon emphasizes that God came into the world in a vulnerable way to save humanity and offers a message of hope and purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RrQ7Oy0Viyc6003https://my.truevi.com/watch/8SpWS1owHaohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8SpWS1owHao/hqdefault.jpgParenting: Raising children in the LordThis message explores the biblical commands for parents to honor their children and bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. It discusses the importance of a godly heritage, the challenges of parenting in a hostile culture, and the need for parents to lead their children to Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8SpWS1owHao2713https://my.truevi.com/watch/xrcfDs5wZCohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xrcfDs5wZCo/hqdefault.jpgHow to be a back cover for othersThis message introduces the "Ohana Factors" series, focusing on the kind of people we need to be and have in our lives. It emphasizes the importance of having someone who will "cover our backs" in all aspects of life, from home to work and school. The speaker highlights the biblical figure of Deborah as an example of a back cover, demonstrating how listening to God and acting in faith enables one to support others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xrcfDs5wZCo2686https://my.truevi.com/watch/lRZI_Cw49Vohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lRZI_Cw49Vo/hqdefault.jpgPaul's calling, criterion, and cost in ColossiansThis message explores Paul's personal letter to the Colossians, focusing on his understanding of God's calling, the criteria for success in ministry, and the cost of obedience. It encourages listeners to consider their own calling, how they measure faithfulness, and their willingness to pay the cost for the spiritual good of others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lRZI_Cw49Vo5247https://my.truevi.com/watch/2KVU_Z2IYrQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2KVU_Z2IYrQ/hqdefault.jpgKnowing God: More than just factsThis lesson explores the difference between knowing facts about God and truly knowing God through a relationship. It emphasizes that God desires a personal relationship with us, similar to how we know our parents, rather than just knowing information about Him. The video highlights that this relationship begins with believing what the Bible says about Jesus and God's love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2KVU_Z2IYrQ960https://my.truevi.com/watch/BvyF2opafMohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BvyF2opafMo/hqdefault.jpgThe good news of Jesus: A new kingdom and perfect salvationThis message explores the multifaceted nature of the good news, or gospel, as presented in Mark 1:1. It delves into the historical context of "good news" as a declaration of victory or a benevolent decree, contrasting it with the subversive and transformative good news of Jesus's kingdom. The message emphasizes that the good news encompasses a new kingdom and perfect salvation, beginning with God's good creation, addressing humanity's brokenness, and culminating in Jesus's life, death, and resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BvyF2opafMo2194https://my.truevi.com/watch/wYDwjDDel94https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wYDwjDDel94/hqdefault.jpgThe unbiblical nature of the Word of Faith movementThis video explains why the Word of Faith movement is unbiblical, tracing its origins to metaphysical New Thought teachings combined with Pentecostalism. It details the movement's core beliefs, including the 'force of faith' and the idea that humans can become 'little gods,' contrasting these with biblical teachings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wYDwjDDel94305https://my.truevi.com/watch/G6zPwLPRwCQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/G6zPwLPRwCQ/hqdefault.jpgThe story before the Christmas storyThis message explores the biblical account of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus, focusing on the story of Elizabeth and Zacharias. It highlights the historical context of Herod's reign and the 400 years of silence from God before these significant events unfolded.https://www.youtube.com/embed/G6zPwLPRwCQ5869https://my.truevi.com/watch/MQAJSDDQd3Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MQAJSDDQd3U/hqdefault.jpgThe significance of Jesus' resurrectionThis discussion explores the profound implications of Jesus' resurrection, emphasizing that his being alive validates all his teachings and offers hope. It delves into the historical evidence supporting the resurrection, including the disciples' testimonies, eyewitness accounts, and the empty tomb.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MQAJSDDQd3U2270https://my.truevi.com/watch/kQSx2SQQ-QYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kQSx2SQQ-QY/hqdefault.jpgGod's three works of restoration in the eternal stateThis sermon explores the Christian answer to how everything will end: restoration. Drawing from Revelation 21:1-5, it details God's three comprehensive, glorifying works of restoration at the end of the age. These include the restoration of creation, the restoration of believers, and the restoration of God's relationship with His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kQSx2SQQ-QY2427https://my.truevi.com/watch/rCb82S7kuLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rCb82S7kuLU/hqdefault.jpgWorship service with songs about the King of Heaven and the name of JesusThis worship service features congregational singing, including songs proclaiming "Make way for the King of Heaven" and calling on the name of Jesus. The lyrics emphasize Jesus' power, healing, and life, and the desire for His spirit to move among the worshippers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rCb82S7kuLU1095https://my.truevi.com/watch/tAO4P5LnPk4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tAO4P5LnPk4/hqdefault.jpgJesus gives his peace by giving himselfThis message explores how Jesus gives his peace, which is not temporary like the world's offerings, but everlasting and enduring. He gives this peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit and by laying down his life for his followers. The speaker emphasizes that this peace comes from a relationship with Jesus, who knows and loves his own.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tAO4P5LnPk41154https://my.truevi.com/watch/d7QphFV1zjUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d7QphFV1zjU/hqdefault.jpgAssessing historical hypotheses with standard criteriaThis discussion explores the limitations of applying legal cross-examination tools to historical inquiry. It argues that standard historical criteria are more appropriate for evaluating historical hypotheses than legal analogies. The conversation highlights the differences between courtroom maneuvers and historical methodology.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d7QphFV1zjU695https://my.truevi.com/watch/UPjx0edG3B4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UPjx0edG3B4/hqdefault.jpgThe anointing of courageous generosityThis message explores the concept of courageous generosity through the biblical account of Barzillai, who provided for King David during a time of great distress. It highlights how generosity can be a powerful anointing that impacts others and connects to the themes of Thanksgiving and God's provision.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UPjx0edG3B42203https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZtoHk1VFo_8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZtoHk1VFo_8/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig reflects on his UK tour debatesWilliam Lane Craig recounts his experiences debating in the UK, including events at the Sheldonian Theatre, the University of Birmingham, and the Cambridge Union. He describes the atmosphere and outcomes of these discussions, highlighting moments of engagement with both Christian and non-Christian audiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZtoHk1VFo_8412https://my.truevi.com/watch/CMnEKFYH3QAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CMnEKFYH3QA/hqdefault.jpgChristians as hopeful examples in trying timesThis message explores how Christians historically have set hopeful examples during difficult periods, drawing lessons from early Christianity's response to Roman epidemics. It encourages believers to be good neighbors, good citizens, and hopeful sufferers by following Jesus' example of entrusting himself to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CMnEKFYH3QA3965https://my.truevi.com/watch/eEl8DerEwJQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eEl8DerEwJQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's purpose in a crumbling culture: Lessons from Grace Life ChurchThis segment explores the idea that God orchestrates the crumbling of societal foundations for the good of believers and the church. It suggests that such circumstances might lead to deeper worship and a renewed focus on what truly matters, as exemplified by the underground worship of Grace Life Church in Canada.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eEl8DerEwJQ701https://my.truevi.com/watch/uAuHZ0gfeaQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uAuHZ0gfeaQ/hqdefault.jpgThe power of grace in a world of postmodernismThis talk explores the historical context of the Reformation's emphasis on grace and contrasts it with the contemporary challenges posed by postmodern thought. It argues that the power of grace, as revealed in Christ crucified, offers the only true solution to the cultural chaos and irrationality prevalent in the modern world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uAuHZ0gfeaQ2700https://my.truevi.com/watch/fJd7EEhVusMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fJd7EEhVusM/hqdefault.jpgMoral considerations for Christian couples regarding birth controlThis discussion addresses moral considerations for Christian couples regarding birth control, emphasizing children as a gift from God and distinguishing between methods that prevent conception and those that act after conception. It also touches on the importance of spousal agreement and caution regarding permanent birth control measures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fJd7EEhVusM527https://my.truevi.com/watch/hGO_CJ2RYFohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hGO_CJ2RYFo/hqdefault.jpgKing David's reliance on God's guidanceThis devotional examines King David's repeated inquiries to the Lord for guidance when facing the Philistines, as described in 2 Samuel chapter 5. It highlights how David's actions were directly informed by God's instructions, even when those instructions were unexpected. The message encourages listeners to consider their own reliance on God's guidance in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hGO_CJ2RYFo823https://my.truevi.com/watch/xaDSP6I_Hl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xaDSP6I_Hl0/hqdefault.jpgThe end of Romans: Satan's bullseye and the Christian's mission fieldThis sermon concludes the book of Romans, focusing on Romans 16:19-27. It explores Paul's warnings against false teachers and the spiritual battle Christians face, drawing parallels to the parable of the sower and Peter's sifting. The message emphasizes being wise in good and simple concerning evil, and how God will ultimately crush Satan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xaDSP6I_Hl02843https://my.truevi.com/watch/DOqNn_MVBnchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DOqNn_MVBnc/hqdefault.jpgThe day of the Lord is at handThis message explores the prophecy of Zephaniah, focusing on the impending judgment of God upon Judah due to their idolatry and spiritual complacency. It highlights God's warnings and the consequences of unrepentant sin, emphasizing that God is a jealous God who will not tolerate divided loyalties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DOqNn_MVBnc5970https://my.truevi.com/watch/Q5GH_E5ENlMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q5GH_E5ENlM/hqdefault.jpgHow a Christian worldview informs anti-trafficking workA Baylor University English lecturer and Hendricks Center fellow shares her journey into anti-trafficking work. She explains how her Christian worldview, rooted in the belief that we are called to be agents of change, led her to focus her research and efforts on combating human trafficking. This work involves raising awareness, partnering with churches, and collaborating with various organizations to address the multifaceted nature of this crime.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q5GH_E5ENlM2346https://my.truevi.com/watch/E5wnBASPocMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E5wnBASPocM/hqdefault.jpgDo not test the Lord your GodThis message explores the temptation to test God, drawing from Jesus's third temptation in the wilderness. It highlights the difference between trusting God's lead and presuming upon His power to bail us out of situations He never called us into. The speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing God's character and elevating His voice above all others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E5wnBASPocM2044https://my.truevi.com/watch/jm1qzcD46s4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jm1qzcD46s4/hqdefault.jpgHow to relate to a prodigal child committing specific sinsThis segment addresses how Christian parents should interact with their prodigal children, particularly when those children are involved in specific categories of sin such as drug use, sexual immorality, or embracing a different religion. It explores the challenges parents face in maintaining a relationship while not condoning the sin, emphasizing the ultimate goal of pointing them to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jm1qzcD46s41710https://my.truevi.com/watch/3JELxH5lta8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3JELxH5lta8/hqdefault.jpgThe fullness of God in Jesus ChristThis sermon explores Colossians 1:19-20, emphasizing that the fullness of God dwells in Jesus Christ. It argues that true understanding of life's purpose and reconciliation with God can only be found by looking to Jesus, not through worldly pursuits or self-improvement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3JELxH5lta85455https://my.truevi.com/watch/SVRqI8NhjXohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SVRqI8NhjXo/hqdefault.jpgThe matters of first importanceThis sermon emphasizes the foundational truths of the Christian faith, drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. It highlights the core message of the Gospel: Christ's death, burial, and resurrection according to the scriptures. The speaker argues that these simple, elemental truths are of first importance for all believers, regardless of age or experience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SVRqI8NhjXo2360https://my.truevi.com/watch/6HyrS9OAxawhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6HyrS9OAxaw/hqdefault.jpgThe principle of privacy in the body of ChristThis message explores the biblical concept of privacy, secrecy, and modesty, drawing parallels from scripture, marriage, and family to the church. It challenges the modern idea of full transparency and advocates for a different way of handling matters within the body of Christ, emphasizing covering sin, forgiveness, soft answers, and silence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6HyrS9OAxaw3789https://my.truevi.com/watch/WbZxz9JMtYMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WbZxz9JMtYM/hqdefault.jpgThe Apostle Paul's prayer for the church at EphesusPastor Jim Thomas explores the Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, highlighting its focus on wisdom, revelation, and the surpassing greatness of God's power. This prayer serves as a model for believers, encouraging them to seek a deeper knowledge of God and His work in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WbZxz9JMtYM1115https://my.truevi.com/watch/UCs4QIAxrkQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UCs4QIAxrkQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's compassionate postscript to the Ten CommandmentsLisa Harper explains that God's commandments are not punitive rules but rather bumpers for our blessing, designed to protect us and lead to a blessed life. She highlights a compassionate postscript in Exodus 20 that clarifies God's loving intent behind these parameters.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UCs4QIAxrkQ2749https://my.truevi.com/watch/4kch04E7ykkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4kch04E7ykk/hqdefault.jpgThe ordinary is extraordinary: A biblical theology of vocationThis lecture explores a biblical theology of vocation, emphasizing that all of life, including work, rest, and play, matters to God. It challenges the temptation to view the mundane as meaningless and instead argues for a rich understanding of duty infused with doxology, where ordinary faithfulness glorifies God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4kch04E7ykk4312https://my.truevi.com/watch/AfQFUnak4tshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AfQFUnak4ts/hqdefault.jpgGod's good plans for your lifeThis message explores Jeremiah 29:11, emphasizing that God's plans are good even when circumstances are not. It highlights that God knows the plans, even if we don't, and encourages trusting His hand over knowing the full plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfQFUnak4ts2489https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qxov8-jfD54https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qxov8-jfD54/hqdefault.jpgEverything is nothing compared to ChristPastor Eric Geiger explains that the Apostle Paul considered everything he once valued as loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus. He emphasizes that all human efforts and achievements are insignificant when measured against the righteousness and satisfaction found in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qxov8-jfD543553https://my.truevi.com/watch/9FQa7ozRoEshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9FQa7ozRoEs/hqdefault.jpgThe differences between Mormon and Christian definitions of Jesus and graceThis discussion explores the significant differences in how Mormonism and traditional Christianity define core concepts like Jesus and grace. It highlights how, despite using similar terminology, the underlying meanings diverge, impacting beliefs about salvation and the nature of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9FQa7ozRoEs697https://my.truevi.com/watch/KLOUvbJmzS0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KLOUvbJmzS0/hqdefault.jpgJesus's use of Old Testament references in the parable of the two sonsThis presentation explores how Jesus, as the incarnate Word of God and a master teacher, intricately weaves Old Testament narratives into his parables. Focusing on the parable of the two sons, it reveals the layers of meaning and allusions to Genesis stories that would have resonated deeply with his original audience, particularly the scribes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KLOUvbJmzS01929https://my.truevi.com/watch/23IPkXIVlrwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/23IPkXIVlrw/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel of the upside down kingdom goes everywhere and is for everyoneThis sermon explores Matthew 4:23-25 as a snapshot of Jesus's ministry, highlighting the breadth and depth of the upside-down kingdom. It emphasizes that the gospel reaches all places and all people, offering healing and restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/23IPkXIVlrw4289https://my.truevi.com/watch/zfkGovWiG1Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zfkGovWiG1U/hqdefault.jpgThe Master's Seminary 39th commencement ceremonyThis ceremony celebrates 120 graduates from 25 nations, joining over 2,000 alumni in ministry. The service includes worship, scripture reading from Nehemiah 8:1-8, and a charge to the graduates from Dr. Jesse Johnson based on Matthew 14.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zfkGovWiG1U6802https://my.truevi.com/watch/TF4e8w5iNFEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TF4e8w5iNFE/hqdefault.jpgResponding to unfair treatment with the character of JesusThis message explores how to respond to unfair treatment by modeling the character of Jesus. Drawing from 1 Peter, it encourages believers to stand out as godly examples and to respect authorities, even in difficult times. The message emphasizes that our response to unfairness reveals our character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TF4e8w5iNFE5331https://my.truevi.com/watch/5gZRe_LW4-Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5gZRe_LW4-A/hqdefault.jpgChristian philosophy: Supernaturalism, knowledge, and reasonThis video explores Christian philosophy, contrasting it with naturalism and non-naturalism by asserting supernaturalism. It discusses how Christians acquire knowledge through senses, reason, special revelation, and natural revelation. The presentation emphasizes that Christian philosophy embraces reason and encourages thoughtful engagement with faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5gZRe_LW4-A345https://my.truevi.com/watch/VZ85xgNT5Awhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VZ85xgNT5Aw/hqdefault.jpgGod's grace for flawed familiesThis sermon explores the biblical narrative of Jacob's family, highlighting its many dysfunctions and challenges. It emphasizes that despite the imperfections and conflicts within families, God remains in control and can work through flawed individuals to fulfill His promises. The message offers comfort and hope, reminding listeners that God's grace is sufficient for all family situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZ85xgNT5Aw4650https://my.truevi.com/watch/jdbkcHVFDT0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jdbkcHVFDT0/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit in your everyday lifeThis message explores how the Holy Spirit is active in daily life, not just in extraordinary moments. It emphasizes paying attention to the Holy Spirit's 'hovering' presence, which preserves what God has created in us and prepares us for His further activity. The speaker shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how the Holy Spirit equips believers for their callings and guides them in everyday decisions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jdbkcHVFDT04037https://my.truevi.com/watch/xnKyNI6ncf4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xnKyNI6ncf4/hqdefault.jpgParenting lessons from the parables of lost thingsThis message explores three parables of lost things from Luke 15: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Each parable offers insights for parents, emphasizing the need for shepherding care, the value of children, and the importance of persistent hope and instruction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xnKyNI6ncf4486https://my.truevi.com/watch/LzaDODDIcdchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LzaDODDIcdc/hqdefault.jpgPersonal revival begins with consecrationThis message explores how personal revival, essential for broader spiritual awakening, starts with a heart fully consecrated to Jesus. Drawing on the story of Abraham and Isaac, it challenges listeners to identify and surrender their 'Isaacs'—the most cherished things in their lives—to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LzaDODDIcdc1106https://my.truevi.com/watch/JR-tXypE0owhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JR-tXypE0ow/hqdefault.jpgJesus' authority, identity, and new realityThis sermon explores Jesus' actions in the temple, highlighting how his authority is rooted in his identity as the Son of God. It examines how Jesus' actions create a new reality for worship, mission, and the dispensing of God's grace, ultimately fulfilled through his death and resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JR-tXypE0ow1774https://my.truevi.com/watch/xibN8TYjfC8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xibN8TYjfC8/hqdefault.jpgThe identity of God's childrenThis video explores the profound identity offered in John 1:12-13, contrasting it with the fleeting identities people seek horizontally in life. It emphasizes that this identity as children of God is eternally secure, cannot be earned, and is received only by grace through faith. The discussion highlights that belief involves a heart transaction that transforms one's life, not merely intellectual assent.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xibN8TYjfC8343https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZGahAVrwwfQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZGahAVrwwfQ/hqdefault.jpgReformation Sunday and confirmation of faithThis service celebrates Reformation Sunday and includes the confirmation of three young people. The sermon reflects on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, contrasting self-righteousness with humility and the importance of not comparing oneself to others. The confirmands share their chosen Bible verses and affirm their faith, committing to continue in the word of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZGahAVrwwfQ4935https://my.truevi.com/watch/jPhfR9vVSvYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jPhfR9vVSvY/hqdefault.jpgThe evangelist's heart: Preaching the gospel and contending for the faithAn evangelist explains that while engaging false teachers is necessary, the primary focus of his ministry is preaching the gospel. He emphasizes that contending for the faith should always be rooted in a love for the common salvation found in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jPhfR9vVSvY615https://my.truevi.com/watch/ikH_8elnjvAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ikH_8elnjvA/hqdefault.jpgThe genealogy of Jesus Christ: The perfect savior from an imperfect familyThis sermon explores the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, highlighting that Christ came from an imperfect family to be the perfect savior. It emphasizes that God's providence works through all circumstances to bring salvation, offering hope to those who feel their own families are far from perfect.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ikH_8elnjvA5473https://my.truevi.com/watch/MmIIX3AUpeIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MmIIX3AUpeI/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the 'Son of God' in different religionsThis discussion explores the varying interpretations of "Son of God" across different religions, particularly focusing on Mormonism and Jehovah's Witnesses. It highlights how different definitions of this term can lead to a fundamentally different understanding of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MmIIX3AUpeI1666https://my.truevi.com/watch/3ESD4sIppskhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3ESD4sIppsk/hqdefault.jpgTrying to accomplish God's ends with our ways is never a good ideaThis sermon explores the story of Abram and Sarai's decision to use Hagar to have a child, despite God's promise. It highlights the consequences of attempting to achieve God's purposes through human means rather than waiting on His timing and method. The narrative from Genesis 16 serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of abandoning faith for perceived practicality.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ESD4sIppsk2513https://my.truevi.com/watch/FRZVQhTY9_Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FRZVQhTY9_E/hqdefault.jpgAvoiding exaggerated claims in Christian apologeticsThis discussion addresses the danger of making exaggerated claims in Christian apologetics, as highlighted by a humanist blogger. It explores how such claims, when disproven, can lead to skepticism and doubt among believers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of apologetic modesty and presenting more realistic, defensible claims.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FRZVQhTY9_E1206https://my.truevi.com/watch/7ABvY10u_uEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7ABvY10u_uE/hqdefault.jpgAligning prayers with God's evangelistic purposesThis sermon emphasizes the importance of aligning the church's prayers with God's evangelistic purposes, as outlined in 1 Timothy 2:1-7. It encourages believers to offer all kinds of prayers for all kinds of people, including those in authority, to foster an environment conducive to gospel living and speaking. The ultimate goal is for all people to come to the knowledge of the truth through the one mediator, Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ABvY10u_uE2174https://my.truevi.com/watch/-vY4vfSrrPUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-vY4vfSrrPU/hqdefault.jpgFill me with your spiritThis message explores the prayer, "Fill me with your spirit," emphasizing the Christian's utter dependence on the Holy Spirit for every aspect of life. It details the Holy Spirit's roles in conviction, drawing to Christ, regeneration, illumination of scripture, and enabling obedience. The message also discusses how being filled with the Spirit impacts worship, relationships, and spiritual warfare.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-vY4vfSrrPU1555https://my.truevi.com/watch/in39-9wv590https://i.ytimg.com/vi/in39-9wv590/hqdefault.jpgContempt for the cool: A study in forsaking popularity to follow JesusThis message explores the concept of "coolness" as defined by the world and contrasts it with the nature of Jesus Christ. It challenges believers to have contempt for worldly approval and instead embrace a life wholly devoted to Christ, even if it means being perceived as "uncool."https://www.youtube.com/embed/in39-9wv5905275https://my.truevi.com/watch/pLlH83_MS0whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pLlH83_MS0w/hqdefault.jpgGod's faithfulness in the midst of troubleDr. Stephen Bramer shares personal experiences and insights from the Book of Lamentations to illustrate God's unwavering faithfulness, even during difficult times. He emphasizes that God's steadfast love and mercies are new every morning, providing hope and strength through life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pLlH83_MS0w2029https://my.truevi.com/watch/YUbT2hrZKyAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YUbT2hrZKyA/hqdefault.jpgThe mystery of godliness: Christ manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, and taken up intThis sermon explores the profound truths of 1 Timothy 3:16, highlighting the mystery of godliness revealed in Christ's incarnation, vindication by the Holy Spirit, and ascension into glory. It emphasizes how these events offer hope, freedom from guilt and slavery to sin, and the promise of ultimate physical and spiritual redemption for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YUbT2hrZKyA1981https://my.truevi.com/watch/bmEINXtLqfohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bmEINXtLqfo/hqdefault.jpgThe perils of self-deceptionThis sermon explores the dangers of self-deception, drawing parallels between the Pharisees' self-righteousness and contemporary struggles. It highlights how self-deception can lead to repeating past mistakes, misjudging the present, and ultimately rejecting the need for God's help. The message encourages listeners to seek God's guidance, accept feedback from others, and apply biblical truths to overcome self-deception.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bmEINXtLqfo2275https://my.truevi.com/watch/5GbOVfkKkkIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5GbOVfkKkkI/hqdefault.jpgGod's powerful work in sufferingMatt Chandler shares his personal journey through a brain cancer diagnosis and treatment. He reflects on the spiritual lessons learned during this challenging period, emphasizing how God worked powerfully in his suffering, even though God did not cause the cancer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5GbOVfkKkkI2881https://my.truevi.com/watch/QQSOfQaS7d8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QQSOfQaS7d8/hqdefault.jpgThe servant's song and the global reach of salvationThis message explores Isaiah 49, one of the servant songs, highlighting its fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the ongoing missionary work of the church. It emphasizes God's global agenda for salvation, extending beyond Israel to all nations, and the unique singing response of those who embrace the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QQSOfQaS7d81415https://my.truevi.com/watch/ryA0_i4TRpYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryA0_i4TRpY/hqdefault.jpgJesus' authority over distance and proximityThis video explores a biblical account where Jesus demonstrates his authority to heal from a distance, without physical presence. It discusses how this narrative relates to contemporary experiences of faith and prayer, emphasizing that God is not limited by physical proximity in his work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryA0_i4TRpY2107https://my.truevi.com/watch/xcUoUC1Aj_khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xcUoUC1Aj_k/hqdefault.jpgJanuary 29, 2023 11:15 AM worship serviceThis is the full worship service from First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, recorded on January 29, 2023, at 11:15 AM. The service includes announcements, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon on Colossians 2:16-19 concerning legalism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcUoUC1Aj_k4395https://my.truevi.com/watch/aOwI_0rb3lwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aOwI_0rb3lw/hqdefault.jpgCollege Church children's choir program: A celebration of prayer and praiseThis program features the College Church children's choirs celebrating their hard work and praising the Lord through song. The evening dives into the theme of prayer, with performances and prayers from the children expressing their trust in God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aOwI_0rb3lw4499https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y6AGAZ6Xp8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y6AGAZ6Xp8E/hqdefault.jpgJohn Calvin's non-speculative, doxological, and pastoral approach to theologyThis presentation challenges common misconceptions of John Calvin as cold and heartless, revealing him instead as a deeply biblical, non-speculative, and pastoral theologian. His approach is characterized by a doxological focus, emphasizing God's glory and the progressive unfolding of revelation culminating in Christ. Calvin's understanding of adoption as central to the gospel and his personal experience of suffering further illuminate his profound and heartfelt faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y6AGAZ6Xp8E608https://my.truevi.com/watch/gK8MG5USXMQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gK8MG5USXMQ/hqdefault.jpgUsing the law to lead to ChristThis video discusses how to engage an unbeliever in a conversation about God, particularly when they express belief in the Big Bang Theory. It emphasizes using the Ten Commandments to bring an awareness of sin and the need for repentance, ultimately pointing to the mercy found in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gK8MG5USXMQ823https://my.truevi.com/watch/vsCnvXYYslEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vsCnvXYYslE/hqdefault.jpgThe challenge of preaching in a post-Christian ageThis address explores the intellectual and cultural conditions of a post-Christian age, drawing on insights from thinkers like Francis Schaeffer and Charles Taylor. It examines how the social imaginary has shifted from a time when belief was unavoidable to a present where it is increasingly difficult to believe, impacting the task of Christian preaching.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vsCnvXYYslE3492https://my.truevi.com/watch/joaRwEk2V10https://i.ytimg.com/vi/joaRwEk2V10/hqdefault.jpgHow the universe began: Philosophical and scientific support for a creatorThis presentation explores the question of the universe's origin, drawing on both philosophical arguments and scientific evidence. It examines historical perspectives on the universe's beginning, from ancient Greek and Hebrew thought to modern cosmology, and presents a classic argument for creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/joaRwEk2V103981https://my.truevi.com/watch/6aDQhuYe6Qohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6aDQhuYe6Qo/hqdefault.jpgGod does not need us, but delights in our serviceThis sermon explores Psalm 50:9-13, emphasizing God's complete self-sufficiency (aseity) and independence from human efforts. It challenges the notion that God needs our worship or service, instead highlighting the privilege and delight God takes in our willing participation in His work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6aDQhuYe6Qo1381https://my.truevi.com/watch/l1d_OYi5akkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l1d_OYi5akk/hqdefault.jpgThe nation Israel and end times prophecyPastor Greg Laurie discusses the significance of the nation of Israel in biblical prophecy, highlighting its regathering as a 'super sign' of the last days. He explains how specific prophecies regarding Israel's scattering, regathering, and future conflicts are unfolding, emphasizing its central role in end-time events.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l1d_OYi5akk1576https://my.truevi.com/watch/CkpxOkC0Lqwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CkpxOkC0Lqw/hqdefault.jpgGod meets us where we are and tells us the truth about ourselvesThis sermon explores how God initiates gospel-centered multiplication by meeting individuals in their current physical and spiritual state. It emphasizes that God's truthfulness about human sinfulness, though often offensive, is foundational for understanding the need for grace and redemption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CkpxOkC0Lqw3266https://my.truevi.com/watch/XGPr0fQhxk8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XGPr0fQhxk8/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of systematic theologyThis lecture introduces systematic theology, emphasizing its importance for discerning the true God from false gods and for spiritual growth. It highlights how systematic theology, rooted in scripture, provides blessed discovery, discernment, despair, devotion, and development for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XGPr0fQhxk84594https://my.truevi.com/watch/2uEtuUegIpAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2uEtuUegIpA/hqdefault.jpgOak Hills Church: A move of GodThis segment from Oak Hills Church highlights various ways God is moving, from radical generosity in children to personal baptisms and global mission work. The message emphasizes that God's work is not contained but extends to the ends of the earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2uEtuUegIpA5400https://my.truevi.com/watch/XwFBYz9SRYshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XwFBYz9SRYs/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord stood by him: Finding strength and hope in Christ's presence and wordThis message explores Acts 23, focusing on Paul's experience of discouragement and perceived failure. It highlights how the Lord's presence provides strength and His word offers hope, even when ministry feels challenging or unsuccessful. The sermon encourages listeners to find their resolve and security in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XwFBYz9SRYs2362https://my.truevi.com/watch/gaV9W_JgXQYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gaV9W_JgXQY/hqdefault.jpgArguments for the Bible's inspiration and sharing the gospelThis video presents ten arguments for the Bible's divine inspiration, including archaeological evidence, manuscript accuracy, fulfilled prophecy, and scientific alignment. It also features conversations where individuals are challenged to consider their sin and the offer of salvation through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gaV9W_JgXQY1284https://my.truevi.com/watch/fZYdXnR-Vs8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fZYdXnR-Vs8/hqdefault.jpgChristians and terminal illness: Finding faith in sufferingThis discussion explores how Christians can face terminal illnesses like cancer, drawing on biblical principles and personal testimonies. It addresses the misconception that faith guarantees perfect health and emphasizes relying on God's grace during suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZYdXnR-Vs81718https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZfLnK-lHErAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZfLnK-lHErA/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian as a new creationThis sermon explores the biblical truth that every Christian is a new creation in Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:17, the speaker explains how the 'old has passed away' and 'the new has come,' leading to a radical reorientation of life and perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZfLnK-lHErA2031https://my.truevi.com/watch/2vCDPWI_uokhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2vCDPWI_uok/hqdefault.jpgThe call to be a vocal and local herald of God's wordThis message encourages ministry leaders to embrace their calling as heralds of God's word, emphasizing the importance of being vocal in proclaiming truth and local in their commitment to a community. It highlights the need for patience and endurance in ministry, especially when facing challenges like a fickle audience or the temptation to seek notoriety over faithfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2vCDPWI_uok1871https://my.truevi.com/watch/7X2tRJk08uEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7X2tRJk08uE/hqdefault.jpgThe preeminence of Christ in all thingsThis meditation explores the biblical meaning of Christ's preeminence, drawing from Colossians 1. It emphasizes that Christ holds first place in creation, redemption, and all aspects of life, not just in some areas or at certain times. The speaker urges listeners to ensure Christ is preeminent in their hearts and in the church's ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7X2tRJk08uE708https://my.truevi.com/watch/18hVmw5EUFIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/18hVmw5EUFI/hqdefault.jpgSean McDowell answers questions about free will, the Trinity, and the timing of Jesus's arrivalSean McDowell addresses questions from the audience, discussing the concepts of free will and predestination, explaining the Trinity, and exploring why Jesus appeared when he did. He also touches on the nature of scripture and the problem of doubt.https://www.youtube.com/embed/18hVmw5EUFI3561https://my.truevi.com/watch/E8C9xLW3zz8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E8C9xLW3zz8/hqdefault.jpgGood Friday: Remembering Jesus' sacrifice and confessing our sinThis Good Friday service reflects on Jesus' sacrifice and the meaning of the cross. Through scripture, song, and a time of confession, the message emphasizes the unworthiness of humanity and the freedom found in God's forgiveness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E8C9xLW3zz84237https://my.truevi.com/watch/wOUV6JQdnc8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wOUV6JQdnc8/hqdefault.jpgJesus breaks down the dividing wall of hostilityThis sermon explores Ephesians 2:11-22, revealing how Jesus, through his sacrifice, reconciles those who were once alienated from God and each other. The message emphasizes that Christ's work on the cross creates one new humanity, fostering peace and unity within the church and among believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wOUV6JQdnc82530https://my.truevi.com/watch/Lk8hTY59iSAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Lk8hTY59iSA/hqdefault.jpgCharlie Dates on his journey to faithful pastoral ministryHerschel York interviews Dr. Charlie Dates, senior pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, about his background, call to ministry, and seminary education. Dates shares how his upbringing and early experiences shaped his faith and prepared him for pastoral ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lk8hTY59iSA2436https://my.truevi.com/watch/dVhWU54sev0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dVhWU54sev0/hqdefault.jpgLessons learned from mistakes in preachingA pastor shares personal anecdotes and reflections on the challenges and growth experienced throughout her preaching ministry. She emphasizes the crucial role of both God's Word and the people in sermon preparation and effective ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dVhWU54sev02388https://my.truevi.com/watch/97kEFq75Sxwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/97kEFq75Sxw/hqdefault.jpgGideon: A mighty man of valorThis sermon explores the biblical account of Gideon from Judges chapter 6, focusing on his initial reluctance and God's commissioning. The speaker highlights how God uses ordinary individuals to accomplish His purposes, emphasizing God's presence and authority over human limitations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/97kEFq75Sxw4471https://my.truevi.com/watch/-gt1jT7ISa4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-gt1jT7ISa4/hqdefault.jpgResponding to the claim that God only expects sincerityThis video offers two approaches to address the objection that God only requires sincerity. The first response challenges the basis of such a claim, while the second uses an analogy to illustrate the difference between sincerity and truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-gt1jT7ISa41681https://my.truevi.com/watch/4wxvY02mZe0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4wxvY02mZe0/hqdefault.jpgA family man's stand for truth on a library boardMark Nichols, a family man from Arkansas, recounts his experience serving on a local library board. He describes the controversy that arose when LGBTQ+ and pride books were displayed in the children's section, leading him to advocate for policies that protect children from premature exposure to sexual content.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4wxvY02mZe01682https://my.truevi.com/watch/Xi2SwtPhxpwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xi2SwtPhxpw/hqdefault.jpgThe healing of the lame man at the Beautiful GateThis sermon explores the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate from Acts chapter 3, highlighting the importance of sensitivity to the Holy Spirit's leading in a Christian's life. It discusses how God uses spiritual gifts like words of knowledge, wisdom, and faith to work miracles and provide opportunities to share the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xi2SwtPhxpw5645https://my.truevi.com/watch/3fZIdoIcZ1ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3fZIdoIcZ1g/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses for ChristThis sermon emphasizes that the power of the Holy Spirit, given to all believers, is not for personal gain but to enable them to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ. It highlights that this call to witness extends globally, even in the face of worldly opposition, and is a continuous work of the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3fZIdoIcZ1g2523https://my.truevi.com/watch/_EOUtA-GUg8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_EOUtA-GUg8/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is my shepherd: Understanding the nature of sheepThis sermon explores the analogy of believers as sheep, highlighting three key characteristics: stupidity, dirtiness, and defenselessness. It emphasizes that because of these inherent traits, believers are in constant need of a Shepherd who provides guidance, cleansing, and protection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_EOUtA-GUg83023https://my.truevi.com/watch/W90VZxpr1C8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W90VZxpr1C8/hqdefault.jpgThe gift, privilege, and power of prayerThis sermon explores prayer as a profound gift, a sacred privilege, and a source of transformative grace and power in our lives. Drawing from Luke 11:5-13, it encourages believers to approach God with persistence and faith, understanding that He delights in hearing from His children.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W90VZxpr1C84537https://my.truevi.com/watch/bf3wegODmv0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bf3wegODmv0/hqdefault.jpgJesus, the light of the world, dispels blindnessThis sermon explores Jesus's declaration as the light of the world, contrasting it with the temporary lights of human systems and identities. It highlights how Jesus challenges religious assumptions and invites all to see God more clearly, drawing parallels with the healing of the man born blind in John chapter 9.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bf3wegODmv01685https://my.truevi.com/watch/SjFDu_nVbschttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SjFDu_nVbsc/hqdefault.jpgPeace with God and access to His graceThis message explores the blessings beyond salvation, focusing on the peace with God that comes from surrendering to Him on His terms. It also highlights the privilege of direct access to God through faith in Jesus Christ, a concept that was revolutionary for early Jewish believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SjFDu_nVbsc6120https://my.truevi.com/watch/83Dd5MDRE8Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/83Dd5MDRE8U/hqdefault.jpgRemembering the gospel to love and go to the nationsThis sermon emphasizes that a proper understanding of the gospel of grace is the foundation and fuel for mission. It compels believers to remember their past state without Christ, love others, and step out of their comfort zones to share the good news with all nations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/83Dd5MDRE8U2874https://my.truevi.com/watch/P-fsEfsLIx8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P-fsEfsLIx8/hqdefault.jpgThe damaging effects of hypocrisy in the churchThis message explores the profound and detrimental impact of hypocrisy within the Christian church. It highlights how a double life, whether in leadership or among believers, undermines the gospel's power and provides ammunition for the world to mock Christianity. The speaker urges for purification and consistency in living out one's faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P-fsEfsLIx85572https://my.truevi.com/watch/tDo0RlHk7skhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tDo0RlHk7sk/hqdefault.jpgReconciliation is the heart of GodThis video explores the concept of reconciliation as central to God's nature and work. It highlights how reconciliation extends beyond avoiding harm to actively honoring and being fascinated by others, rooted in the belief that all are created in God's image. The discussion emphasizes that reconciliation is a long, costly, and Christ-dependent process involving repentance, forgiveness, and seeking justice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDo0RlHk7sk334https://my.truevi.com/watch/WBxknsfJdaYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WBxknsfJdaY/hqdefault.jpgFive reasons God used Paul mightilyThis message explores the life of the Apostle Paul, focusing on five key reasons why God used him so powerfully. The speaker aims to inspire listeners to take next steps in their faith by examining Paul's characteristics and journey.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WBxknsfJdaY5070https://my.truevi.com/watch/hRwVGduxG7Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hRwVGduxG7A/hqdefault.jpgGod spreads a table in the wildernessThis sermon explores Psalm 78, focusing on Israel's wilderness years and their testing of God. It highlights Israel's failures and God's faithfulness, particularly regarding the 'food test' where they questioned God's ability to provide. The message concludes by connecting these historical events to Christ as the ultimate fulfillment and provider.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hRwVGduxG7A2016https://my.truevi.com/watch/sTdg8RNzLLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sTdg8RNzLLU/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding Hebrew poetry and Psalm 1Pastor Jim Thomas and Dr. Scott Redd discuss the nature of Hebrew poetry, its significance in the Bible, and common misconceptions about its interpretation. They then delve into Psalm 1, exploring its literary techniques and theological implications, including the metaphor of the tree planted by streams of water.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sTdg8RNzLLU1459https://my.truevi.com/watch/HOzjFBdywx4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HOzjFBdywx4/hqdefault.jpgRightly handling the word of truthThis message challenges listeners to dedicate themselves to the eager effort of studying God's word, approaching their studies as an act of worship for God's approval. It emphasizes the personal responsibility to prepare and proclaim God's word without shame, regardless of cultural distortions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HOzjFBdywx42128https://my.truevi.com/watch/2v-Gc-wth84https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2v-Gc-wth84/hqdefault.jpgThe Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creationThis message explores the three unique names of Jesus presented in the letter to the church in Laodicea: the Amen, the faithful and true witness, and the beginning of God's creation. It emphasizes God's unwavering love and desire for us to open the door to His presence in our lives, even when we are lukewarm.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2v-Gc-wth842202https://my.truevi.com/watch/parX8ZsKy10https://i.ytimg.com/vi/parX8ZsKy10/hqdefault.jpgLife in Eden: Worship, work, family, and innocenceThis sermon explores four attributes of life in Eden before the fall: worship, work, family, and innocence. The speaker emphasizes that understanding these aspects of paradise should lead to grief over sin and a longing for redemption. The sermon highlights man's creation from dust, emphasizing humility and the importance of obedience to God's law as an act of worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/parX8ZsKy104418https://my.truevi.com/watch/jghHFfmLL4Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jghHFfmLL4Y/hqdefault.jpgJesus Christ, our righteous advocate with the FatherThis sermon examines 1 John 2:1, focusing on Jesus Christ as our advocate with the Father. It explores how Christ, as our heavenly attorney, pleads our case based on divine justice, satisfying God's righteousness and securing our acquittal from sin. The message emphasizes that God is both just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jghHFfmLL4Y3162https://my.truevi.com/watch/oXG2Jw8d1dUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oXG2Jw8d1dU/hqdefault.jpgThe Psalms as a summary of faith and a record of interaction with GodThis sermon explores the significance of the Psalms, highlighting their role as a concise summary of Christian faith and a testament to the dynamic relationship between God and His people. It emphasizes how the Psalms, through their honest portrayal of human emotion and experience, guide believers in their thinking and shape their responses to life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oXG2Jw8d1dU1645https://my.truevi.com/watch/F8pV_nJmYvkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F8pV_nJmYvk/hqdefault.jpgPaul's three steps for spiritual engagementThis lecture examines Paul's interactions in Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, focusing on his speech at Mars Hill. It outlines three steps Paul used to spiritually engage those around him: finding common ground, clarifying differences, and challenging his audience to respond.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F8pV_nJmYvk2560https://my.truevi.com/watch/X6SDTZ5oJZEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/X6SDTZ5oJZE/hqdefault.jpgThe exchange: Jesus for BarabbasThis message explores the biblical account of Barabbas' release and Jesus' condemnation, highlighting the profound exchange that occurred. It emphasizes that Jesus' sacrifice was not based on Barabbas' faith or worthiness, but on the Father's will and love for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X6SDTZ5oJZE2688https://my.truevi.com/watch/HAXabMAy4oMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HAXabMAy4oM/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding and longing for widespread revivalThis episode explores the concept of broad, culture-changing revival, contrasting it with personal revival and addressing common misconceptions. It highlights the need for God's extraordinary work in the hearts of people, drawing on historical examples like the Welsh Revival and contemporary calls for spiritual awakening.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HAXabMAy4oM1576https://my.truevi.com/watch/FLLJkSicQJwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FLLJkSicQJw/hqdefault.jpgHow to spot a liar and the consequences of lyingThis video explores the prevalence of lying in the last days and offers four ways to identify a liar. It then delves into the spiritual implications of lying, connecting it to the Ten Commandments and the need for repentance and faith in Christ for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FLLJkSicQJw637https://my.truevi.com/watch/_-fxYQ2KQ0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_-fxYQ2KQ0g/hqdefault.jpgFour crucial lessons from Michael Tate's storyThis video discusses four crucial lessons derived from the public confession of former News Boys frontman Michael Tate. It emphasizes the importance of discernment, understanding true and false conversions, recognizing the deceitfulness of sin, and the necessity of active participation in a local church for accountability and protection against sin's hardening effects.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_-fxYQ2KQ0g1084https://my.truevi.com/watch/Q3Tc0PF14yQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q3Tc0PF14yQ/hqdefault.jpgBut say nil: The canceled debt of sinThis message explores the concept of "but say nil" through a personal anecdote about a canceled financial debt, drawing a parallel to the spiritual debt of sin. It emphasizes that while humanity's sin incurs a debt of eternal death, God's gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus cancels that debt for those who repent and trust in Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3Tc0PF14yQ1218https://my.truevi.com/watch/2ouUmh-XvfIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2ouUmh-XvfI/hqdefault.jpgWhy God? Finding hope in a shaking worldThis episode discusses the question, "Where is God amidst all this struggle, strife, and pain?" It explores how to find hope when facing international and national issues like racial tension, systemic racism, and the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing insights from Hebrews 12.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ouUmh-XvfI2196https://my.truevi.com/watch/JpgnYX2Xp-4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JpgnYX2Xp-4/hqdefault.jpgThe law awakens to true spiritual stateThis video features an interview with two men, one of whom initially presents as a Christian but later admits to backsliding and feeling convicted. The discussion highlights the importance of the Law in revealing one's true spiritual condition and the need for genuine repentance and faith in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JpgnYX2Xp-4639https://my.truevi.com/watch/SLIuRDvC3Wkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SLIuRDvC3Wk/hqdefault.jpgJesus's definitive statement on leadership in the churchThis message explores Jesus's teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:20-28, highlighting the problem of human ambition, Jesus's proclamation of a contrary agenda, and the precedent of Christ's atonement. It emphasizes that true greatness in the church comes through humility, service, and suffering, rather than power and prestige.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SLIuRDvC3Wk2422https://my.truevi.com/watch/l10E8NXoKsshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l10E8NXoKss/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of heaven transforms unstoppably and nurtures others lavishlyThis message explores two parables from Matthew 13, likening the kingdom of heaven to a mustard seed and leaven. It emphasizes that the kingdom of Christ transforms unstoppably, growing from small beginnings to have a significant impact. Furthermore, it highlights how the kingdom nurtures others lavishly, providing sustenance and blessing beyond individual needs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l10E8NXoKss3759https://my.truevi.com/watch/om8yd6MghTAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/om8yd6MghTA/hqdefault.jpgTimeless wisdom: The wise use of speechThis sermon, part of a series on timeless wisdom from the Book of Proverbs, focuses on the wise use of speech. It specifically addresses lying, exaggeration, and gossip, emphasizing their impact and offering biblical perspectives on truthfulness and integrity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/om8yd6MghTA6421https://my.truevi.com/watch/BMK4w0Qe9EQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BMK4w0Qe9EQ/hqdefault.jpgWhat a cornerstone woman looks like: Kept, secure, and contentThis message explores the characteristics of a "cornerstone woman," focusing on three key aspects: being kept, secure, and content. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and biblical insights to illustrate how these qualities are developed and maintained, emphasizing that contentment is a learned virtue.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMK4w0Qe9EQ3427https://my.truevi.com/watch/80i06PVzeMchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/80i06PVzeMc/hqdefault.jpgCalvinism and Deuteronomic graceThis sermon addresses a particular Calvinistic sin: the temptation to forget God's grace when blessed with abundance. Drawing from Deuteronomy 8, it explores how prosperity can lead to a lifted heart and a forgetting of God's commandments and deliverances. The message warns against taking God's blessings for granted and highlights the danger of ingratitude within the Reformed tradition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/80i06PVzeMc2619https://my.truevi.com/watch/oL2tOI1ao5Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oL2tOI1ao5M/hqdefault.jpgChristian hip-hop artists discuss art for and from the churchTwo Christian hip-hop artists discuss the distinction between creating art for the church and art from the church. They explore the challenges and opportunities of both approaches within the hip-hop community, considering how to glorify God and reach others with the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oL2tOI1ao5M1846https://my.truevi.com/watch/G19w6sl9CXshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/G19w6sl9CXs/hqdefault.jpgChildren are a gift and a reward from GodRobin McKelvie shares insights from Psalm 127, emphasizing that children are a heritage and a reward from the Lord. She encourages listeners to view children through God's perspective, recognizing them as gifts that bring joy and require intentional nurturing and training.https://www.youtube.com/embed/G19w6sl9CXs1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/BlukhskS02ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BlukhskS02o/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting Jesus' teaching on oaths in Matthew 5:33-37This discussion explores Jesus' words in Matthew 5:33-37 regarding the taking of oaths. It examines different interpretations of the passage, including literal adherence and the historical context of oath-taking in the Old Testament. The conversation considers whether Jesus' condemnation targets manipulative oath-taking rather than all forms of oaths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BlukhskS02o544https://my.truevi.com/watch/taSrhyOoeiAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/taSrhyOoeiA/hqdefault.jpgKingdom living requires childlike humility and obedienceThis sermon explores Jesus's teaching on greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing that true greatness stems from childlike humility and dependence on God. It also highlights the importance of childlike obedience, warning against being a stumbling block to oneself or others and encouraging a life of devotion and holiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/taSrhyOoeiA2680https://my.truevi.com/watch/VrgEdZkzpdohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VrgEdZkzpdo/hqdefault.jpgCultivating good soil for a fruitful lifeThis message explores the parable of the sower, identifying four types of soil that represent different heart conditions. It emphasizes that while all soils receive God's word, only good soil produces abundant fruit. The message then offers practical ways to cultivate good soil in one's life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VrgEdZkzpdo2262https://my.truevi.com/watch/QcRIf64336chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QcRIf64336c/hqdefault.jpgIt is good to give thanks to the LordNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth begins a series on Psalm 92, emphasizing the goodness of giving thanks to the Lord. She explores the object, theme, and expression of praise, encouraging listeners to declare God's faithful love and faithfulness in all seasons of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QcRIf64336c1700https://my.truevi.com/watch/fmjk7b06gbMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fmjk7b06gbM/hqdefault.jpgPatriotism run amok: When Americanism becomes the highest virtueThis message explores the dangers of prioritizing national identity over Christian faith, using the historical example of the Ku Klux Klan's resurgence in the 1920s. It highlights how a desire to "preserve true America" led many to align with a violent organization, demonstrating the vulnerability of even well-intentioned individuals to misguided patriotism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fmjk7b06gbM3501https://my.truevi.com/watch/p2QrmcUixhwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/p2QrmcUixhw/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical foundation of spiritual motheringThis program explores the concept of spiritual mothering, emphasizing its biblical foundation and God's mandate for women to engage in life-on-life discipleship. It highlights the importance of intergenerational relationships within the church and offers practical ways to cultivate these connections.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p2QrmcUixhw1638https://my.truevi.com/watch/tDGnZ1jQts4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tDGnZ1jQts4/hqdefault.jpgThe challenge of ministry in a changing worldThis session addresses the significant cultural shifts impacting Christian ministry, particularly the decline of cultural Christianity. It explores how to approach ministry effectively in an era marked by radical change and a growing secularization, drawing insights from the Apostle Paul's approach in 1 Corinthians 9.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDGnZ1jQts43514https://my.truevi.com/watch/4vOGZgv5muMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4vOGZgv5muM/hqdefault.jpgMegan Hyun discusses faith and science integrationMegan Hyun, a medical physicist, shares her lifelong journey of integrating faith and science, from her early struggles in high school to her experiences in college and beyond. She reflects on the challenges of discussing these topics and expresses hope for the church's role in fostering open conversations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vOGZgv5muM302https://my.truevi.com/watch/dX5mvipkoxghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dX5mvipkoxg/hqdefault.jpgAvoiding damnable heresies, anti-knowledge, and willing ignoranceThis message explores the dangers of damnable heresies, anti-knowledge, and willing ignorance, drawing from 2 Peter 2:1, 1 Timothy 6:20, and 2 Peter 3. It highlights how individuals make choices that lead them away from biblical truth, using examples like Charles Templeton and Dan Barker. The speaker emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing truth and resisting that which opposes the knowledge of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dX5mvipkoxg1619https://my.truevi.com/watch/_gMdQhtQgnQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_gMdQhtQgnQ/hqdefault.jpgThe 400 years of silence between the Old and New TestamentsThis video explains the 400-year period between the Old and New Testaments, during which no new scripture was written. It details the historical events, political changes, and religious developments that occurred in Israel from the time of Malachi to the coming of John the Baptist.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_gMdQhtQgnQ334https://my.truevi.com/watch/hAEZDdfnuk8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hAEZDdfnuk8/hqdefault.jpgThe early church's response to pressure: Gathering, praying, and speakingThis sermon examines Acts chapter 4, verses 23-31, to understand how the early church responded to external and internal pressures. It highlights their practice of gathering in prayer to ask for strength and boldness to continue speaking God's word, even in the face of opposition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hAEZDdfnuk82229https://my.truevi.com/watch/xbGwgJ99pu4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xbGwgJ99pu4/hqdefault.jpgThe revolution in Christian philosophy and its impact on other disciplinesThis discussion explores the significant shift in Anglo-American philosophy since the late 1960s, where Christian theism has become a respected minority position. This revolution is not limited to philosophy but extends to the natural sciences and New Testament studies, fostering a greater openness to a creator and the historical credibility of the gospels.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xbGwgJ99pu42066https://my.truevi.com/watch/TKJ-LkX-JOUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TKJ-LkX-JOU/hqdefault.jpgThe two resurrections: Choosing your alternate endingThis sermon explores the concept of two types of resurrection described in the Bible, urging listeners to consider their choice for an eternal future. It emphasizes that while resurrection is certain for all, the nature of that resurrection depends on one's relationship with Christ in this life. The message highlights the importance of being "born again" to experience the first resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TKJ-LkX-JOU5725https://my.truevi.com/watch/fMH73cVay8Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fMH73cVay8Y/hqdefault.jpgGod is still with us in our waitingThis sermon explores the concept of God's presence during times of waiting, particularly during the holiday season. It encourages listeners to reflect on past blessings and acknowledge God's current work, fostering an open-handed approach to future answers and developing patience through spiritual disciplines.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fMH73cVay8Y5039https://my.truevi.com/watch/H1WY1aL1_NYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/H1WY1aL1_NY/hqdefault.jpgThe dangers of Christian celebrity and the pursuit of powerJ. Warner Wallace discusses the dangers of Christian celebrity, particularly how the pursuit of power can lead to corruption. He reflects on the case of Ravi Zacharias and the interconnectedness of financial greed, sexual lust, and the pursuit of power as motives for misbehavior. Wallace advocates for focusing on trusted authority and the gospel message rather than personal celebrity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/H1WY1aL1_NY1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/OasOL1HY1Qkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OasOL1HY1Qk/hqdefault.jpgThe hard work of repentanceThis sermon explores the concept of repentance as depicted in Revelation 16, emphasizing that despite intense suffering, people in the passage refuse to repent. It highlights the biblical understanding of repentance as a painful but necessary turning from sin, ultimately leading to God's blessing and freedom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OasOL1HY1Qk2490https://my.truevi.com/watch/KtYxlS7Zadkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KtYxlS7Zadk/hqdefault.jpgWorking out your salvation with fear and tremblingThis sermon explores Philippians 2:12-18, focusing on the command to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." It clarifies that this means actively growing in the Christian life, not earning salvation, and emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in providing both the will and the power to obey God's commands.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KtYxlS7Zadk2882https://my.truevi.com/watch/ijV6D-tYlQYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ijV6D-tYlQY/hqdefault.jpgThe power of partnership: Meeting missionaries' godly longing for fellowshipThis sermon, delivered at a missions conference, explores how the partnership of an established church can meet a missionary's godly longing for spiritual fellowship. Drawing from Romans 15, the speaker emphasizes the importance of providing a place for missionaries to be refreshed and encouraged, enabling them to continue their work effectively.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ijV6D-tYlQY2292https://my.truevi.com/watch/bL_Dxi1OB5Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bL_Dxi1OB5I/hqdefault.jpgHow to face your giants in the coming yearThis sermon uses the biblical account of David and Goliath to illustrate how believers can overcome the significant challenges and problems they face in life. It emphasizes that everyone encounters such "giants" and offers practical steps for confronting and defeating them through faith and reliance on God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bL_Dxi1OB5I2414https://my.truevi.com/watch/4pREcUGxyashttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4pREcUGxyas/hqdefault.jpgFamily culture and the influence of shared conversationsThis discussion explores how family culture, particularly through shared conversations and experiences, shapes vocations and interests across generations. The speakers reflect on how early exposure to their fathers' law enforcement careers and theological discussions at the dinner table influenced their own paths and perspectives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4pREcUGxyas711https://my.truevi.com/watch/lxIT1Ytj6sshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lxIT1Ytj6ss/hqdefault.jpgUu's story: The Moken people hear about God in their own languageUu, a member of the Moken people, shares how a team from Global Recordings Network Thailand came to their community. The team prioritized their birth language and culture, explaining biblical stories and offering solutions to life's struggles in a way that resonated deeply with the Moken people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lxIT1Ytj6ss514https://my.truevi.com/watch/B6oylMcyOKUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B6oylMcyOKU/hqdefault.jpgTesting the spirits: Discerning true and false prophetsThis discussion distinguishes between testing spirits and conjuring spirits, emphasizing that testing spirits is an intellectual process rooted in discerning true and false prophets based on their proclamations and doctrinal fidelity. It highlights that biblical faith, unlike pagan mysticism, asserts God's qualitative distinction from the world, demystifying nature for scientific study.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B6oylMcyOKU2535https://my.truevi.com/watch/K7TSnk2-oKMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K7TSnk2-oKM/hqdefault.jpgThe greatest conspiracy: The resurrection of JesusThis message explores the resurrection of Jesus, presenting it as the "greatest conspiracy of all time" that skeptics have long debated. It delves into the biblical accounts of Jesus's death, burial, and the discovery of his empty tomb, emphasizing the unexpected nature of his rising from the dead. The sermon highlights how the resurrection validates Jesus's claims and forms the crux of Christian faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K7TSnk2-oKM2829https://my.truevi.com/watch/H2PAN4J8nn4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H2PAN4J8nn4/hqdefault.jpgReceiving blessings as gifts, not godsThis sermon explores the paradoxes of time and life's experiences as presented in Ecclesiastes chapter 3. It emphasizes that while life's moments are temporary, God is eternal, and true satisfaction comes from receiving blessings as gifts from Him rather than placing ultimate hope in them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/H2PAN4J8nn41794https://my.truevi.com/watch/WQ7LyrOUybshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WQ7LyrOUybs/hqdefault.jpgFive things God is saying to Vineyard Columbus in 2021Pastors Eric and Julia Pickerel share five things they believe God is communicating to Vineyard Columbus for the year 2021. They discuss the importance of being led by the Spirit and the church's call to plant the kingdom of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WQ7LyrOUybs4806https://my.truevi.com/watch/bJGCwZ7jLKwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bJGCwZ7jLKw/hqdefault.jpgGrace to love is infinitely bigger than our need of itThis sermon excerpt explores the New Testament as God's solution to sin, emphasizing that the law reveals sin but cannot produce life. It highlights that the grace given to believers is immeasurable, enabling them to love even in the most challenging situations, far exceeding their perceived capacity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bJGCwZ7jLKw2539https://my.truevi.com/watch/NUYibZtWy_Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NUYibZtWy_I/hqdefault.jpgPaul's letter to the Colossians: Christ's supremacy over spiritual powersPaul wrote to the Colossians to counter false teachings that promoted the worship of spiritual beings and elemental spirits. He emphasized Christ's unique role as creator, head of the church, and reconciler, asserting his supremacy over all powers and authorities. This message urged the Colossians to maintain exclusive loyalty to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NUYibZtWy_I1243https://my.truevi.com/watch/chnIu4FkNf0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/chnIu4FkNf0/hqdefault.jpgThe good news of great joy for all peopleThis message explores the Christmas story from Luke chapter 2, focusing on the angel's announcement to the shepherds. It emphasizes that the good news of a Savior's birth brings great joy for all people, not just a select few.https://www.youtube.com/embed/chnIu4FkNf02078https://my.truevi.com/watch/pQHnG07r9jwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pQHnG07r9jw/hqdefault.jpgThe fine-tuning of the universe: Chance and the multiverse hypothesisThis discussion explores the fine-tuning of the universe, specifically addressing the alternative explanation of chance. It examines the anthropic principle and the many-worlds hypothesis, also known as the multiverse, as attempts to account for the universe's fine-tuning without resorting to design. The presentation highlights objections to the multiverse hypothesis, including its lack of scientific proof and the Boltzmann brain problem.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pQHnG07r9jw2303https://my.truevi.com/watch/hXzNg48hFyshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hXzNg48hFys/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God's guidance in retirement and family legacyThis message shares a couple's journey into retirement, detailing their struggles and triumphs as they sought God's will for their new life. It highlights the importance of trusting God through difficult decisions, building a family legacy, and learning to communicate and grow together through unexpected challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hXzNg48hFys2538https://my.truevi.com/watch/9amhp0pMacEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9amhp0pMacE/hqdefault.jpgPrayers that make the demons trembleThis message explores the power of prayer against spiritual adversaries, drawing from Ephesians chapter 1. It emphasizes three prayer requests Paul makes for believers, focusing on knowing God better, understanding our hope in Christ, and recognizing the incomparable power available to us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9amhp0pMacE4336https://my.truevi.com/watch/chqKPNbm3Mohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/chqKPNbm3Mo/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit as a seal and guarantee of our inheritanceThis sermon explores the blessings received from the Holy Spirit, focusing on Ephesians 1:13-14. The Holy Spirit acts as a seal, signifying that our salvation is a completed transaction and that we are God's owned possession. He also serves as a guarantee of our future inheritance in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/chqKPNbm3Mo3023https://my.truevi.com/watch/MZkGis93oGghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MZkGis93oGg/hqdefault.jpgJesus calms a storm and demonstrates God's authority as creatorThis lesson for children explores the biblical account of Jesus calming a storm, found in the New Testament. Through this narrative, the lesson highlights God's attribute as Creator, emphasizing that He made everything and has ultimate authority over all creation. It also explains that Jesus, being God in the flesh, possesses this same authority.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MZkGis93oGg1118https://my.truevi.com/watch/eOQvNOQMgHwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eOQvNOQMgHw/hqdefault.jpgCommunion service after a season of fasting and prayerThis communion service follows three days of fasting and prayer, during which participants sought God's mercy and wisdom. The message emphasizes humbling oneself before God, drawing on biblical examples of fasting in times of crisis and for spiritual discernment. The service concludes with communion, symbolizing God's complete provision and redemptive work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eOQvNOQMgHw1908https://my.truevi.com/watch/zhre6y2YjqMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zhre6y2YjqM/hqdefault.jpgThis Jesus will come again: The second coming of ChristThis sermon explores the second coming of Christ, focusing on its description and results. Drawing from Acts 1:6-11 and other scriptures, the speaker emphasizes that Christ's return will be literal, bodily, obvious, sudden, and glorious. The sermon also discusses the consummation of history, the re-creation of heaven and earth, and the resurrection of bodies as results of Christ's return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zhre6y2YjqM5456https://my.truevi.com/watch/lwCpuaVUZNAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lwCpuaVUZNA/hqdefault.jpgReconciled sinners reconciling sinnersThis sermon explores the two halves of the puzzle of reconciliation: first, how God reconciles sinners to himself through Christ's death and resurrection, and second, how those who are reconciled are then given the ministry and message of reconciliation to share with others. It emphasizes the need for reconciliation due to humanity's sinful condition and the means by which God, through grace, provides forgiveness and new life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lwCpuaVUZNA3036https://my.truevi.com/watch/zRts2ck_XBYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zRts2ck_XBY/hqdefault.jpgGod's eternal love in Psalm 136Ellie Smith explores the concept of God's eternal love as revealed in Psalm 136. She discusses how God's people are made, delivered, and sustained by this eternal love, contrasting it with human longings for love and the limitations of earthly relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zRts2ck_XBY2384https://my.truevi.com/watch/1ZD_k0tiOOQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ZD_k0tiOOQ/hqdefault.jpgWhen God whispers in your heartThis message explores how to hear God's gentle voice amidst life's distractions. It emphasizes the importance of communion with God, leading to a spirit-led, spirit-filled, transformed, and triumphant life. The speaker encourages listeners to cultivate a receptive perspective to better hear God's whispers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ZD_k0tiOOQ7395https://my.truevi.com/watch/zXMKz507yQshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zXMKz507yQs/hqdefault.jpgThe transfiguration: Jesus is the incomparable ChristThis message explores the transfiguration of Jesus, emphasizing that he is not merely another prophet but the one and only incomparable Christ. It highlights the significance of Moses and Elijah's appearance and their discussion with Jesus about his exodus, which points to his death and resurrection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zXMKz507yQs1549https://my.truevi.com/watch/X2JzY-cFLxUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/X2JzY-cFLxU/hqdefault.jpgExamining the reliability of New Testament eyewitness accounts: Corroboration and biasThis episode continues a four-part process for evaluating the reliability of New Testament gospel accounts, focusing on external corroboration and the potential for author bias. A cold-case homicide detective explains how archaeological findings and non-Christian historical accounts provide 'touchpoint' corroboration, and how the motives of the gospel writers can be assessed to address concerns about bias.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X2JzY-cFLxU1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/DRmnBkMTZOkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DRmnBkMTZOk/hqdefault.jpgFaith shapes vocation and culture for blessing or curseThis discussion explores the thesis that faith shapes vocation, which in turn shapes culture for either blessing or curse. It highlights how Christian faith, unlike some other belief systems, implicates individuals in the lives of others, leading to societal flourishing when believers engage with the world as salt and light.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DRmnBkMTZOk310https://my.truevi.com/watch/haL07NtsrAQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/haL07NtsrAQ/hqdefault.jpgEzekiel's vision of God's glory and sovereigntyThis sermon explores Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 1:4-28, highlighting four aspects that display God's glory and majesty: the cloud, the angels, the wheels, and the divine glory. The speaker emphasizes God's sovereignty in judgment and his ultimate control over all things, even in the midst of chaos.https://www.youtube.com/embed/haL07NtsrAQ2454https://my.truevi.com/watch/kT1YgpXWE68https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kT1YgpXWE68/hqdefault.jpgEmbodying unity in the church through humilityThis sermon explores how to practice and embody unity in the church, particularly in a pluralistic culture. It focuses on Paul's theme of unity in Ephesians 4:1-7, emphasizing the role of humility as a foundational virtue for maintaining the unity of the Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kT1YgpXWE682245https://my.truevi.com/watch/UplBZsUC6Uwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UplBZsUC6Uw/hqdefault.jpgThe radical theme of Proverbs: Submission to God's wisdomThis video explores the counter-cultural message of Proverbs, which emphasizes submission to God's wisdom and authority rather than independence. It argues that true spiritual maturity and the 'good life' are found in dependence on God and obedience to his commands, a concept that aligns with the movement of God's grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UplBZsUC6Uw337https://my.truevi.com/watch/a-HqGiNupwohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a-HqGiNupwo/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of delegation in leadershipThis lesson explores the biblical principle of delegation through the example of Moses and Jethro in Exodus 18. It highlights the problems that arise when leaders fail to delegate and provides reasons why leaders often resist delegating responsibilities. The speaker emphasizes that delegation is not an option for effective leadership.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a-HqGiNupwo3120https://my.truevi.com/watch/XKrQ1be4h2Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XKrQ1be4h2Q/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding Jesus as Lord: Grace and truth in his nameThis message explores the profound meaning of calling Jesus "Lord," examining its historical and biblical context. It highlights that this name encompasses both grace and truth, revealing Jesus as supreme, sovereign, and the rightful owner to whom all allegiance and obedience are due.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XKrQ1be4h2Q1522https://my.truevi.com/watch/eRlWh3xsTgohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eRlWh3xsTgo/hqdefault.jpgJesus desires a relationship with those he healsNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth teaches that Jesus's healing of the woman with an issue of blood in Mark 5 was not only physical but also spiritual, offering her reconciliation with God. She emphasizes that Jesus desires an ongoing relationship with those he heals, encouraging believers to live in the victory of their salvation rather than clinging to past identities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eRlWh3xsTgo1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/D_JpRO5mCLshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D_JpRO5mCLs/hqdefault.jpgGod's kindness leads us with cords of loveLeslie Bennett shares a personal struggle with extending kindness to neighbors and how God revealed that true, sustainable kindness flows from His inexhaustible nature. She reflects on Hosea 11:1-4, emphasizing God's unwavering kindness even when His people are unfaithful, and encourages listeners to draw from this divine source to show kindness to others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D_JpRO5mCLs1190https://my.truevi.com/watch/bSXkTpCCg3Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bSXkTpCCg3I/hqdefault.jpgRe-examining Goliath's height: Textual and physiological considerationsThis video explores the scholarly debate surrounding Goliath's actual height, challenging the common portrayal of him as 9 feet 9 inches tall. Drawing on textual criticism and physiological evidence, it presents arguments for a shorter height, around 6 feet 9 inches, while still acknowledging his status as a giant in his time.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bSXkTpCCg3I619https://my.truevi.com/watch/3bgkfPcMaPohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3bgkfPcMaPo/hqdefault.jpgUsing the Ten Commandments to reveal sin and the need for JesusThis video demonstrates how the Ten Commandments act as a mirror, reflecting an individual's sinfulness. It highlights that adherence to the commandments alone cannot save, emphasizing the necessity of repentance and trust in Jesus for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3bgkfPcMaPo321https://my.truevi.com/watch/6YCu_W6AvN0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6YCu_W6AvN0/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 38: A penitential psalm of waiting on the LordThis devotional examines Psalm 38, identifying it as one of the seven penitential psalms that explore themes of confessing sin, experiencing guilt, and the joy of forgiveness. The speaker highlights how the psalm transitions from a focus on personal suffering and estrangement to a declaration of waiting patiently on the Lord for comfort and salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6YCu_W6AvN0350https://my.truevi.com/watch/n3xx8AKCjhQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n3xx8AKCjhQ/hqdefault.jpgThe heart of intentional Christian grandparentingThis presentation explores the critical role of Christian grandparents in perpetuating faith within their families. It highlights the need for grandparents to recognize a higher scriptural standard for their role, actively engage in the "seesaw of influence" for their grandchildren, and develop a sense of urgency by "numbering their days" to prioritize faith transmission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n3xx8AKCjhQ2125https://my.truevi.com/watch/4GzAXjbO8Y8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4GzAXjbO8Y8/hqdefault.jpgWhile you wait, build: Applying Jeremiah 29 to times of uncertaintyThis message explores the advice given to exiles in Jeremiah 29, encouraging listeners to actively build, invest, and settle in their current circumstances while awaiting God's plans. It draws parallels between the exiles' situation and contemporary challenges, such as economic downturns and career uncertainties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4GzAXjbO8Y8810https://my.truevi.com/watch/HbFzj3P8tMQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HbFzj3P8tMQ/hqdefault.jpgCritiquing liberal biblical criticism and its methodologiesThis lecture examines the methodologies of liberal biblical criticism, highlighting their inherent flaws and the dangers of evangelicals adopting them. It emphasizes the importance of grounding biblical interpretation in the unadulterated Word of God rather than external scientific or archaeological theories.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HbFzj3P8tMQ2789https://my.truevi.com/watch/YypIqke-df0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YypIqke-df0/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical definition of God's wonderful plan for your lifeThis video explores the popular evangelical slogan, "God has a wonderful plan for your life," and clarifies its biblical meaning. It distinguishes between temporal and eternal blessings, emphasizing that God's wonderful plan centers on the gospel of Jesus Christ and redemption, not worldly success or health.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YypIqke-df0423https://my.truevi.com/watch/qdM2uHiwtP4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qdM2uHiwtP4/hqdefault.jpgGod is our refuge and strengthThis message explores Psalm 46, emphasizing God as our ultimate security and inner strength during times of crisis. It encourages listeners to find refuge in God rather than worldly sources like wealth, weapons, or self-reliance, and to allow this crisis to deepen their connection with Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qdM2uHiwtP43895https://my.truevi.com/watch/xcsijac_QHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xcsijac_QHM/hqdefault.jpgWhy and what makes a faithful elderThis sermon explores the biblical qualifications for elders from Titus 1:5-9, addressing why faithful elders are essential for church order and flourishing. It details the character and competency required, emphasizing that elders must be above reproach in family and personal life, hold firm to the trustworthy word, and be able to teach sound doctrine and rebuke falsehood.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcsijac_QHM1648https://my.truevi.com/watch/VTARl26QevIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VTARl26QevI/hqdefault.jpgWhat controls your heart?This sermon explores the various forces that can control a person's heart and life, drawing parallels from 2 Corinthians 5:11-15. It challenges listeners to consider whether they are controlled by fear, pride, or self, or by the transformative love of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VTARl26QevI2429https://my.truevi.com/watch/kkbXN9y582Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kkbXN9y582A/hqdefault.jpgDefining shame, guilt, and shamelessnessThis discussion defines shame as the loss of communal standing and guilt as the violation of a standard. It also explores shamelessness as a state where emotions do not align with the reality of lost social standing, contrasting these concepts with contemporary Western perspectives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kkbXN9y582A2386https://my.truevi.com/watch/ARPHU5ixU1whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ARPHU5ixU1w/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve: Jesus is our peaceThis Christmas Eve service celebrates Jesus as the Prince of Peace, emphasizing that peace is not merely an absence of conflict but a person. The sermon explores how Jesus establishes peace vertically with God and horizontally with one another, offering wholeness and flourishing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ARPHU5ixU1w5612https://my.truevi.com/watch/G-NqZim-06khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/G-NqZim-06k/hqdefault.jpgJoseph's coat and his brothers' jealousyThis children's lesson from Genesis 37 recounts the story of Joseph, his special coat, and his brothers' jealousy. It highlights how God works through difficult situations, even when people make bad choices, to fulfill His plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/G-NqZim-06k790https://my.truevi.com/watch/LY-BpMRSuS4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LY-BpMRSuS4/hqdefault.jpgChristianity and war: Balancing biblical teachings with modern conflictThis discussion addresses the complex topic of war from a Christian perspective, exploring how biblical teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount and the Ten Commandments, relate to historical and contemporary conflicts. It examines the Old Testament's accounts of warfare and the New Testament's guidance on submission to governing authorities, considering the challenges faced by soldiers and the role of God's providence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LY-BpMRSuS4601https://my.truevi.com/watch/1ezlI8MGk0Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1ezlI8MGk0M/hqdefault.jpgTraining Christians to defend their faithThis presentation outlines a five-step "TRAIN" model for equipping Christians to articulate and defend their beliefs. It emphasizes moving beyond traditional teaching to active training, including testing, requiring more, arming with information, involving in real-world challenges, and nurturing those who engage in apologetics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ezlI8MGk0M761https://my.truevi.com/watch/rj6srIUI7fUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rj6srIUI7fU/hqdefault.jpgQuestions on evangelism, the resurrection, prayer, and the atonementThis video addresses questions about intentional evangelism, defending the historicity of the resurrection despite discrepancies, the importance of specific prayer, and the appropriateness of public prayer. It also explores the metaphysical concept of God's sustaining power and the nature of the soul.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rj6srIUI7fU1302https://my.truevi.com/watch/axhZ7asoaMAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/axhZ7asoaMA/hqdefault.jpgJesus prays for his disciples in a hostile worldThis sermon explores Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on his intercession for his disciples. The speaker highlights three key aspects: knowing the Father who owns you, the Guardian who keeps you, and the principle that changes you, offering comfort and guidance for living in a world that hates God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/axhZ7asoaMA5137https://my.truevi.com/watch/f55TzxV0oEohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f55TzxV0oEo/hqdefault.jpgThe peace candle and God's adoptionThis Advent season, the peace candle is lit, and the speaker discusses the peace God offers through adoption. He emphasizes that God's love is unconditional and that believers are adopted as children, not slaves, and are heirs to His promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f55TzxV0oEo5367https://my.truevi.com/watch/NdMQokYr3XMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NdMQokYr3XM/hqdefault.jpgWhat it means to be savedThis sermon explores the meaning of salvation, contrasting societal views with biblical truth. It emphasizes that salvation is from sin through faith in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, leading to repentance and a transformed life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NdMQokYr3XM2330https://my.truevi.com/watch/M2jqxfhQ99khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M2jqxfhQ99k/hqdefault.jpgA conversation about Augustine and apologeticsThis video features a discussion with Dr. Mohler, Dr. Chatraw, and Dr. Burns about Augustine and apologetics. The speakers explore Augustine's relevance to contemporary Christian thought and ministry, drawing parallels between his time and the present post-Christian age. They also discuss the ongoing scholarly retrieval of Augustine's work across different Christian traditions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M2jqxfhQ99k2724https://my.truevi.com/watch/l2WJYrsF0MQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l2WJYrsF0MQ/hqdefault.jpgWhat to do when you don't know what to do: Lessons from JehoshaphatThis sermon explores four practical principles from 2 Chronicles 20:1-25 to navigate unexpected crises in ministry and life. Drawing from the example of King Jehoshaphat, it emphasizes seeking the Lord, praying to the Lord, hearing from the Lord, and worshipping the Lord when facing overwhelming challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l2WJYrsF0MQ1646https://my.truevi.com/watch/4g8u7IMZ2BYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4g8u7IMZ2BY/hqdefault.jpgLiving a life that makes the gospel attractiveThis message explores how the daily actions of Christ followers impact how others perceive Jesus. Drawing from Titus 2, it emphasizes that our lives can either draw people to the gospel or push them away, highlighting the importance of living in a way that makes the teaching about God attractive.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4g8u7IMZ2BY2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/NXEb-EQ3mcohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NXEb-EQ3mco/hqdefault.jpgGrace is not gatekeptThis message explores the concept of grace not being exclusive, drawing parallels between personal feelings of not belonging and the historical exclusion of certain groups. It emphasizes that God's invitation is for all, regardless of background or perceived brokenness, and challenges the tendency to gatekeep grace within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NXEb-EQ3mco2333https://my.truevi.com/watch/5EhsHpZpLwghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5EhsHpZpLwg/hqdefault.jpgIntelligent cultural engagement in a divisive, pluralistic worldThis podcast episode from Dallas Theological Seminary features Mikel Del Rosario, Rodney Orr, and Darrell Bock discussing intelligent cultural engagement. They explore the challenges of living in a divisive, pluralistic world and how Christians can navigate these complexities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding different cultures, building relationships, and approaching conversations with humility and grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5EhsHpZpLwg2784https://my.truevi.com/watch/TD9fqqudXmQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TD9fqqudXmQ/hqdefault.jpgSharing the gospel through kingdom storiesThis message explores how Jesus used stories to communicate the gospel of the kingdom. It encourages believers to learn and share these stories as a natural way to engage others in spiritual conversations, just as Jesus did.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TD9fqqudXmQ2111https://my.truevi.com/watch/1alhKis4Wbohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1alhKis4Wbo/hqdefault.jpgJesus' extravagant generosity in the feeding of the 5,000This message explores the account of Jesus feeding the 5,000 from John 6:1-15, highlighting the disciples' limited human reasoning when faced with overwhelming circumstances. It emphasizes Jesus' extravagant generosity in meeting the needs of his people, providing abundantly even beyond what is expected. The message also cautions against following Christ for selfish reasons, urging listeners to desire the Giver more than the gifts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1alhKis4Wbo2371https://my.truevi.com/watch/Zem5PIj9lAAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zem5PIj9lAA/hqdefault.jpgAwakening to God's love in households and on college campusesThis prayer and worship session focuses on the transformative power of God's love. Participants pray for an awakening of love in homes and among college students, emphasizing God's perfect love that casts out fear and purifies hearts. The session includes intercession for students and a call for God's presence to fill homes and campuses.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zem5PIj9lAA3957https://my.truevi.com/watch/REhQD4Ge6R8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/REhQD4Ge6R8/hqdefault.jpgHoly Eucharist with sermon on Jacob's dream and God's unexpected presenceThis service includes readings from Genesis, Psalm 139, Romans, and Matthew, followed by a sermon reflecting on Jacob's dream and the unexpected ways God shows up. The sermon encourages listeners to consider their expectations of God's presence and reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/REhQD4Ge6R84813https://my.truevi.com/watch/_Oct4d1ikZUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Oct4d1ikZU/hqdefault.jpgThe Messiah in Genesis 49: A nuanced ancestry of DavidThis lecture explores the messianic implications of Jacob's blessings in Genesis 49, particularly focusing on the blessings given to Judah and Joseph. It argues for a more nuanced understanding of the ancestry of David, acknowledging the immediate heirship of Joseph's line before the eventual transference of power to Judah, and how this informs our reading of subsequent biblical history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Oct4d1ikZU2915https://my.truevi.com/watch/9SVuz2YOs7Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9SVuz2YOs7Q/hqdefault.jpgConfronting a verbally abusive spouse in a Christian marriageThis video outlines a three-step biblical process for addressing verbal abuse within a Christian marriage, emphasizing the importance of calm, measured communication and involving the church community when necessary. It provides practical advice for wives experiencing abuse, including how to prepare for conversations and what to expect when seeking help.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9SVuz2YOs7Q458https://my.truevi.com/watch/mAzg9VuVF7Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mAzg9VuVF7I/hqdefault.jpgThe cumulative impact of sharing faithThis speaker reflects on the often-unseen impact of sharing Christian apologetics and personal faith. He shares insights from former Mormons in Utah who describe a series of conversations with multiple Christians over time that led to their conversion, highlighting that each interaction, even seemingly unsuccessful ones, contributes to a larger spiritual journey.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mAzg9VuVF7I405https://my.truevi.com/watch/HHzZtB5DQYohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HHzZtB5DQYo/hqdefault.jpgVeronica Estevez prayer walks Nebraska college campusesVeronica Estevez, a Title 1C Migrant Education Program employee, travels throughout Nebraska for her job. She also prayer walks college campuses across the state, asking God for guidance and praying for revival. Her son, Miguel, shares how her perspective on college students and faith evolved, leading her to pray for students to follow Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HHzZtB5DQYo327https://my.truevi.com/watch/aAsq1ueIX94https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aAsq1ueIX94/hqdefault.jpgGod's 'I Am' changes who you areThis message explores the concept of spiritual enslavement to sin and worldly desires, drawing parallels to the physical enslavement of the Israelites in Exodus. It emphasizes that God, the 'I Am,' is both transcendent and immanent, capable of rescuing individuals from their personal forms of slavery and transforming their identity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aAsq1ueIX943248https://my.truevi.com/watch/JlnrHEYXGKYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JlnrHEYXGKY/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the unforgivable sin: A biblical perspectiveThis message explores the biblical concept of the unforgivable sin, clarifying that it is not a single act but a continuous rejection of God's grace throughout one's life. It emphasizes that all sins are forgivable through faith in Jesus, offering comfort to those who fear they have committed an unpardonable sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JlnrHEYXGKY2210https://my.truevi.com/watch/W12oveZQ7IAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W12oveZQ7IA/hqdefault.jpgMark Driscoll preaches on the parable of the prodigal sonsMark Driscoll preaches on Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the prodigal son, which he renames the parable of the prodigal sons. He encourages listeners to consider whether their proclivity is toward the rebellious son or the religious son, emphasizing that both need to repent.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W12oveZQ7IA4474https://my.truevi.com/watch/LKQZef3JT34https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LKQZef3JT34/hqdefault.jpgMoney matters: Connecting earthly success with eternal successMark Schupbach, founder of the Center for Personal Finance Texas, discusses how money matters not just for earthly success, but for eternal success. He challenges listeners to consider their priorities beyond financial gain and to use their resources for kingdom work and the benefit of others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LKQZef3JT341596https://my.truevi.com/watch/_T1ybZqcSX4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_T1ybZqcSX4/hqdefault.jpgA conversation about sin, repentance, and trusting in JesusThis video features a conversation where the speaker explains the seriousness of sin by referencing the Ten Commandments. The discussion emphasizes the need for repentance and placing trust in Jesus for salvation and everlasting life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_T1ybZqcSX4502https://my.truevi.com/watch/GxrYsQN0zBohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GxrYsQN0zBo/hqdefault.jpgPure sex: Keeping it sacredGuest teacher Michael Sytsma opens Hebrews 13:4 to discuss God's design for sexual purity. He explains that sex is sacred, good, and set apart, with boundaries to protect its holiness. Sytsma emphasizes guarding the sacredness of sexual intimacy through boundaries, pursuing oneness, embracing both physical and spiritual aspects, respecting masculine and feminine differences, and practicing discipline.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GxrYsQN0zBo2725https://my.truevi.com/watch/oGb0k2JHC3Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oGb0k2JHC3I/hqdefault.jpgChoral Eucharist with baptism of Clement Alexander AndrewkovichThis service from Christ Church Detroit celebrates the fourth Sunday of Easter and includes the baptism of Clement Alexander Andrewkovich. The sermon reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the gate, drawing from the Gospel of John and the book of Acts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oGb0k2JHC3I5289https://my.truevi.com/watch/aojYLVPdRfohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aojYLVPdRfo/hqdefault.jpgGod is always at work in your dayThis message encourages listeners to trust that God is continuously active, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. It challenges the listener to broaden their perspective beyond personal concerns and to recognize God's work in the world, nations, and individual lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aojYLVPdRfo1497https://my.truevi.com/watch/pJfn3YKBKEUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pJfn3YKBKEU/hqdefault.jpgLuke Laird on his journey to Westminster Theological SeminaryNashville songwriter and Grammy winner Luke Laird discusses his personal journey to enrolling in Westminster Theological Seminary's online MATS program. He shares how a pivotal moment in his life led him to seek a deeper understanding of God and how his seminary studies have impacted his life and work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pJfn3YKBKEU2982https://my.truevi.com/watch/SJUOqUiJlYshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SJUOqUiJlYs/hqdefault.jpgThomas Lye on God's almighty arm and infinite goodnessPastor Jim Thomas shares insights from 17th-century Puritan Thomas Lye, who reflects on Ephesians 3:20. Lye emphasizes God's immense power and tender heart, assuring believers that God's strength and goodness are stable grounds for trust.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SJUOqUiJlYs432https://my.truevi.com/watch/_HVzmUjIQQYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_HVzmUjIQQY/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian church as the heir of God's promises to IsraelThis video discusses the theological basis for supporting Israel, distinguishing between political and theological support. It explores the biblical teaching that the Christian church is the heir of God's promises to Israel, expanding on Old Testament promises to include the universal Christian church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_HVzmUjIQQY649https://my.truevi.com/watch/AB2vuOPdKiEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AB2vuOPdKiE/hqdefault.jpgOswald Chambers on surrendering prejudices to God's perspectivePastor Jim Thomas reads from Oswald Chambers' 'My Utmost for His Highest,' focusing on 2 Corinthians 5:17. Chambers challenges the idea that God aligns with our prejudices, emphasizing that God mortifies them as part of our moral education. The devotional encourages unconditional surrender to God's perspective, trusting Him even when blessings are withdrawn.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AB2vuOPdKiE694https://my.truevi.com/watch/Bz3ZGcXOo3Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Bz3ZGcXOo3Q/hqdefault.jpgBiblical foundations of culture and modern applicationThis lesson explores how every part of the Bible is both cultural and applicable, reflecting ancient contexts while remaining God's word for all people. It examines the biblical foundations of culture, including its importance, two opposing cultural ideals, and God's approval of cultural variety, drawing insights from Genesis 1-11.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bz3ZGcXOo3Q3955https://my.truevi.com/watch/8qxgcEkkoyghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8qxgcEkkoyg/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 2: The world in revolt against God and his anointed kingThis sermon explores Psalm 2, revealing the world's rebellion against God and his chosen king. It examines the futility of this revolt and God's ultimate response, culminating in an ultimatum for all nations to submit or perish. The message emphasizes the centrality of Christ as the installed, unchallengeable ruler.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qxgcEkkoyg2148https://my.truevi.com/watch/vDMOEpiYBwUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vDMOEpiYBwU/hqdefault.jpgCalvin's understanding of faith as the principal work of the Holy SpiritThis presentation explores John Calvin's definition of faith, emphasizing its grounding in knowledge, delight, and rest. It highlights how Calvin views faith as a gift of the Holy Spirit that unites believers to Christ and enables them to cry out to God as Father, even in suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vDMOEpiYBwU2844https://my.truevi.com/watch/5WawNmhmbgkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5WawNmhmbgk/hqdefault.jpgJohn Stott on the meaning of "I am coming soon" in Revelation 22:12Pastor Jim Thomas shares insights from theologian John Stott regarding Jesus' repeated statement, "I am coming soon," in Revelation 22. Stott addresses the interpretation of "soon" by considering Jesus' self-limitation, instructions to his followers, and the apocalyptic literary genre of Revelation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5WawNmhmbgk607https://my.truevi.com/watch/miVbQc_HR30https://i.ytimg.com/vi/miVbQc_HR30/hqdefault.jpg人間関係の健全なことこのメッセージでは、人間関係の健全さ、特に許しとへりくだりの重要性について語られます。ストレスが免疫力を低下させるように、人間関係の歪みは私たちを弱くし、神様の計画を受け取ることを妨げます。イエス・キリストの模範に倣い、自分に死んで他者を許すことで、私たちは癒され、新しい命を得ることができます。https://www.youtube.com/embed/miVbQc_HR303154https://my.truevi.com/watch/04UqtJafWCAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/04UqtJafWCA/hqdefault.jpgRefuting reductive and non-reductive physicalismThis session offers a philosophical defense of dualism interactionism by examining the problems faced by materialistic views of the mind. It distinguishes between reductive and non-reductive physicalism, highlighting their inadequacies in accounting for mental life, self-identity, intentionality, free will, and mental causation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/04UqtJafWCA2192https://my.truevi.com/watch/T_fF8tfQv5ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T_fF8tfQv5o/hqdefault.jpgThe fool and the wise in conflictThis sermon explores the characteristics of foolish and wise individuals when facing conflict, drawing insights from the book of Proverbs. It contrasts behaviors that escalate disputes with those that promote peace and resolution, offering practical wisdom for navigating disagreements.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T_fF8tfQv5o2778https://my.truevi.com/watch/rSmhOhYan2whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rSmhOhYan2w/hqdefault.jpgSingleness as a gift and its advantagesThis sermon reorients hearts around what the word of God says about singleness, exploring different types of Christian singles and the biblical understanding of singleness as a gift. It also discusses the advantages and unique struggles of singleness, offering encouragement to both singles and married individuals within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rSmhOhYan2w2082https://my.truevi.com/watch/8WhpgD0GHJshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8WhpgD0GHJs/hqdefault.jpgJonah's prayer and God's second chancesPastor Greg Laurie explores the story of Jonah, focusing on his prayer from inside the great fish and the concept of God offering second chances. The message emphasizes that God is good even in difficult circumstances and that personal revival can lead to wider spiritual awakening.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8WhpgD0GHJs1584https://my.truevi.com/watch/Td7Q_sljZQAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Td7Q_sljZQA/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding God's grace: God, rebellion, atonement, conversion, and eternal lifeThis message explains the concept of God's grace through the acronym GRACE, detailing God's nature as creator and holy, humanity's rebellion through sin, God's provision of atonement through Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, the call to conversion through faith and repentance, and the promise of eternal life for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Td7Q_sljZQA1343https://my.truevi.com/watch/T3wYEq8hYushttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T3wYEq8hYus/hqdefault.jpgChurches ministering to families with special needs and mental illnessThis discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by families with special needs and mental illness within the church community. It emphasizes the importance of churches providing support, understanding, and practical assistance, rather than isolating these families. The conversation also addresses the need for churches to be equipped to recognize and respond to mental health struggles, fostering a community where all feel loved and accepted.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T3wYEq8hYus2034https://my.truevi.com/watch/tDnzeVmJaCwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tDnzeVmJaCw/hqdefault.jpgJohn the Baptist proclaims Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the worldAssistant Pastor Mark shares a message from John 1:29, explaining the revolutionary meaning of John the Baptist's declaration that Jesus is the Lamb of God. This message explores how Jesus' sacrifice not only covers sin but permanently takes it away for all who believe, contrasting it with Old Testament sacrifices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDnzeVmJaCw2718https://my.truevi.com/watch/pa-WJgYgOfshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pa-WJgYgOfs/hqdefault.jpgGod came near: The gift of Jesus at ChristmasThis Christmas message explores the profound meaning of "God came near," emphasizing that God's greatest gift is eternal life through Jesus Christ. It highlights how Jesus's incarnation demonstrates God's immense love and desire for humanity to be part of His forever family, transforming lives and breaking chains of oppression.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pa-WJgYgOfs1425https://my.truevi.com/watch/KOjL8-fkRjIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KOjL8-fkRjI/hqdefault.jpgPaul's use of Adam in 1 Corinthians 15This discussion examines Paul's use of Adam in 1 Corinthians 15, specifically verses 21-22 and 45-49. The focus is on whether Paul's reference to Adam is merely illustrative or implies a historical figure, particularly concerning human mortality and the nature of Adam's creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KOjL8-fkRjI2462https://my.truevi.com/watch/DO0vmkJqs8Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DO0vmkJqs8I/hqdefault.jpgMark 10: Jesus foretells his death and resurrectionThis devotional reflects on Mark 10, where Jesus tells his disciples about his impending condemnation, torture, and death, and his resurrection three days later. It encourages listeners to consider the disciples' confusion and fear before the Easter story was known. The passage is presented as a way to enter into Holy Week by acknowledging the anticipation, confusion, and crisis that preceded Easter.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DO0vmkJqs8I754https://my.truevi.com/watch/xs6l36bTkoMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xs6l36bTkoM/hqdefault.jpgThe weight of God's blessingsThis sermon explores how God's blessings, though glorious, often bring challenges and the potential for conflict. It examines the early church's experience in Acts 6, where growth led to grumbling, and draws parallels to contemporary life, emphasizing that these 'heavy fruits' are designed to foster reliance on God's grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xs6l36bTkoM2706https://my.truevi.com/watch/-7MZgFy26Bshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-7MZgFy26Bs/hqdefault.jpgJesus' teaching on marriage and divorce from Mark 10:1-16This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce from Mark 10:1-16, emphasizing God's original design for marriage and the impact of human hard-heartedness. It also touches on the callings of marriage and singleness within the context of the kingdom of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-7MZgFy26Bs5823https://my.truevi.com/watch/8yFw1FpvvaUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8yFw1FpvvaU/hqdefault.jpgLuke 7:36-50: True faith in Jesus as the forgiver of sinsThis message explores Luke 7:36-50, illustrating true faith in Jesus as the Savior and forgiver of sins. It contrasts the exuberant devotion of a woman with the judgmental detachment and self-righteousness of a Pharisee, highlighting the profound wisdom found in trusting Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8yFw1FpvvaU425https://my.truevi.com/watch/hAWaaBVaMzYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hAWaaBVaMzY/hqdefault.jpgThe conclusion of Ecclesiastes: Fear God and keep his commandsThis message concludes a series on Ecclesiastes, focusing on the final verses of the book. It explores the imagery of a cattle prod and well-driven nails to illustrate how wisdom literature moves and stabilizes believers. The message culminates in the ultimate command to fear God and keep his commandments, emphasizing that this leads to a disciplined life rooted in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hAWaaBVaMzY1989https://my.truevi.com/watch/7wrF0hCnmX8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7wrF0hCnmX8/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel and your governmentThis talk explores the public ramifications of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, arguing that the gospel cannot be kept private. It challenges the notion of a truncated gospel focused solely on individual salvation after death, asserting that Christ's claims are total and encompass all aspects of life, including politics, economics, and culture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7wrF0hCnmX83084https://my.truevi.com/watch/I4bCZQpkmZQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I4bCZQpkmZQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's faithfulness to his covenant in the distribution of the landThe Book of Joshua, particularly chapters 13-21, emphasizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling his covenant promises to Israel, especially regarding the distribution of the promised land. This division of land among the tribes demonstrates God's loyalty and commitment, ensuring every tribe received their inheritance as promised to their ancestors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I4bCZQpkmZQ3581https://my.truevi.com/watch/dElEBmlVFm8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dElEBmlVFm8/hqdefault.jpgThe inefficiency of worship and the beauty of sacrificeThis podcast episode explores the contrast between Judas's transactional view of Jesus and the woman who anoints Jesus with nard, highlighting how true worship is often inefficient and beautiful. It delves into the idea that genuine worship flows from an experience of divine grace and forgiveness, rather than from obligation or performance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dElEBmlVFm82861https://my.truevi.com/watch/6pnl6G8ZKj0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6pnl6G8ZKj0/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel produces confidenceThis sermon explores how the gospel should inspire true confidence in believers. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1, it emphasizes that confidence comes from what Christ accomplished on the cross, not from personal strength or preparation. The message encourages listeners to find their confidence in Jesus and what he has done for them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6pnl6G8ZKj02104https://my.truevi.com/watch/Uo4bRjXXswIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uo4bRjXXswI/hqdefault.jpgApplying forensic statement analysis to the GospelsThis presentation explores how forensic statement analysis, a technique used by detectives, can be applied to the Gospels to examine their claims. It demonstrates how to identify and analyze textual details, such as optional words and time compression, to uncover insights into the text's origins and reliability. The method is also used to address concerns about manuscript variations by distinguishing between evidence and artifacts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uo4bRjXXswI781https://my.truevi.com/watch/3wkB3A1JW9Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3wkB3A1JW9Q/hqdefault.jpgLiving a God-centered lifeNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth teaches from Romans 11 about the inscrutable ways of God and how a God-centered perspective provides comfort, courage, and conviction. She explains that a true woman lives for God's glory, trusts His plan, and says "yes Lord" to His will, even when circumstances are difficult to understand.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3wkB3A1JW9Q1645https://my.truevi.com/watch/zMM8OX32FGEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zMM8OX32FGE/hqdefault.jpgWhy some preachers avoid warning about hellThis video explores why some preachers, including Joel Osteen, may not discuss hell. It argues that understanding God's moral law makes the concept of hell reasonable and highlights the importance of warning people about the wrath to come.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zMM8OX32FGE962https://my.truevi.com/watch/eOY1QLbrkOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eOY1QLbrkOA/hqdefault.jpgProtecting gospel influence and Christian abundanceThis sermon explores how to maintain gospel influence and spiritual abundance by examining the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It highlights the dangers of idolatry and other pitfalls that can lead to disqualification from God's purposes, drawing lessons from their experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eOY1QLbrkOA4452https://my.truevi.com/watch/mvg8b7BCWEMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mvg8b7BCWEM/hqdefault.jpgThe anchor that holds: God's promise and oathThis sermon explores the concept of God's unchangeable nature, focusing on His promise and oath as the two immutable things that provide assurance and hope for believers. It likens this hope to an anchor for the soul, steadfast and sure, even amidst life's storms and tribulations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mvg8b7BCWEM3579https://my.truevi.com/watch/sPUN2xIfHIYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sPUN2xIfHIY/hqdefault.jpgGood Friday: The suffering and sacrifice of Jesus ChristThis devotional reflects on the biblical accounts of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion on Good Friday, drawing from Isaiah 53 and John 19. It emphasizes the profound significance of the cross as the heart of the Christian message and the source of God's healing power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sPUN2xIfHIY672https://my.truevi.com/watch/iSMnoXaQx6shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iSMnoXaQx6s/hqdefault.jpgThe meaning of life and the sinner's prayerGreg Laurie explains that becoming a Christian answers fundamental questions about life's meaning, offers forgiveness for sins, and assures a place in heaven. He shares his personal testimony of finding Jesus and discusses the biblical basis and significance of the 'sinner's prayer' for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iSMnoXaQx6s1652https://my.truevi.com/watch/AmxevoipHXchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AmxevoipHXc/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord cares for me: Understanding Psalm 40This sermon explores Psalm 40, emphasizing God's caring nature and how it is reflected in the psalm. It highlights the importance of trusting in the Lord and sharing personal testimonies of God's faithfulness, drawing parallels to the experiences of David and the teachings of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AmxevoipHXc2123