https://my.truevi.com/watch/zHHZlhpZqnMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHHZlhpZqnM/hqdefault.jpgEvangelism Jesus-style: winning souls, not debatesPastor Greg Laurie discusses how to share faith effectively, emphasizing that the objective is to win souls, not arguments. He uses the example of Jesus and the woman at the well to illustrate principles of caring, tact, and adapting to different individuals when sharing the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHHZlhpZqnM1887https://my.truevi.com/watch/_J-5wr7Z5Jshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_J-5wr7Z5Js/hqdefault.jpgGrowing in the knowledge of GodThis sermon emphasizes that true faith is dynamic and lived out, not static. It highlights the importance of obedience, consistent engagement with God's word, and actively seeking the knowledge of God as essential for spiritual growth and navigating life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_J-5wr7Z5Js2554https://my.truevi.com/watch/veROl66rxzQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/veROl66rxzQ/hqdefault.jpgThe temptation to seek worldly grandeur, splendor, and powerThis sermon explores the third temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, focusing on the devil's offer of all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. It draws parallels to modern-day temptations for wealth, status, and power, urging listeners to fix their eyes on Jesus as the ultimate example of serving God alone.https://www.youtube.com/embed/veROl66rxzQ1947https://my.truevi.com/watch/j4h9jr7_Z5khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j4h9jr7_Z5k/hqdefault.jpgHow to effectively resist temptationThis message explores the nature of temptation, drawing insights from the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. It addresses where temptation originates, when it typically occurs, and how it often presents itself. The speaker emphasizes that temptation can be endured and overcome, offering guidance on how to resist its pull.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j4h9jr7_Z5k3064https://my.truevi.com/watch/V5cKzZSejHEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/V5cKzZSejHE/hqdefault.jpgHow to be a father when you are fatherlessGreg Laurie shares his personal testimony of growing up without a father and how God can break cycles of sin and be a father to the fatherless. He offers guidance on how to be a good father, emphasizing the importance of modeling faith, creating a thirst for God in children, and understanding that godly fathers don't need to be biological.https://www.youtube.com/embed/V5cKzZSejHE2775https://my.truevi.com/watch/rhiMhSYKquwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rhiMhSYKquw/hqdefault.jpgCritiquing Stephen Hawking's philosophical claims in The Grand DesignThis discussion analyzes the philosophical arguments presented in the first third of Stephen Hawking's book, "The Grand Design." It highlights the book's anti-realist and postmodernist view of reality, contrasting it with the authors' claim that philosophy is dead. The conversation also addresses the implications of Hawking's scientific determinism on the validity of his own arguments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rhiMhSYKquw900https://my.truevi.com/watch/o1nSsPvAZZchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/o1nSsPvAZZc/hqdefault.jpgRevelation 20:1-3: The binding of SatanThis devotional explores Revelation chapter 20, a passage that divides Christendom regarding the millennium. Focusing on verses 1-3, the speaker interprets the binding of Satan as an event that occurred at the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, enabling the gospel to spread to all nations. The 'thousand years' is understood as symbolic, representing Satan's current restraint.https://www.youtube.com/embed/o1nSsPvAZZc315https://my.truevi.com/watch/QEP1tom2Dw8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QEP1tom2Dw8/hqdefault.jpgThe book of Acts: On your marks, get set, waitThis sermon introduces the book of Acts, emphasizing the disciples' eagerness to act after Jesus' resurrection and ascension. It highlights Jesus' command to wait for the Holy Spirit before spreading the gospel, drawing a parallel to a false start in a race.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QEP1tom2Dw85325https://my.truevi.com/watch/ALuzUi4uJi8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ALuzUi4uJi8/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding trauma's impact on mind, brain, and bodyThis discussion explores the nature of trauma, defining it not merely as a past event but as an imprint with ongoing consequences for the mind, brain, and body. It delves into how trauma fundamentally reorganizes perceptions and affects our capacity to think, offering a clinical definition and a metaphorical example of its lasting physiological and psychological effects.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALuzUi4uJi82530https://my.truevi.com/watch/eiHP4BWeem4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eiHP4BWeem4/hqdefault.jpgOur Father in heaven: Understanding the Lord's PrayerThis message explores the revolutionary concept of God as "Our Father in heaven" as taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. It delves into the intimacy of this relationship and uses the Lord's Prayer as a template for how believers should approach God in prayer, emphasizing reverence, God's glory, and His will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eiHP4BWeem42427https://my.truevi.com/watch/xJ0g1WUSdKohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xJ0g1WUSdKo/hqdefault.jpgThe power of words and the tongueThis message explores the profound impact of words, drawing insights from scripture and neuroscience. It emphasizes how words can build up or tear down, and how believers are called to use their speech to honor God and share the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xJ0g1WUSdKo1652https://my.truevi.com/watch/2_uLf0KFdgohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2_uLf0KFdgo/hqdefault.jpgJesus prays in the Garden of GethsemaneThis children's lesson recounts Jesus' sorrowful prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. It describes his agony, the disciples' inability to stay awake, and Judas' betrayal with a kiss, emphasizing Jesus' submission to God's will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2_uLf0KFdgo679https://my.truevi.com/watch/UwCjVxqT8f0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UwCjVxqT8f0/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 96: Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holinessThis devotional features a reading of Psalm 96, which calls for all the earth to sing a new song to the Lord, proclaim his salvation, and declare his glory among the nations. The psalm emphasizes that the Lord is great, worthy of praise, and made the heavens, contrasting him with the idols of other nations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UwCjVxqT8f0650https://my.truevi.com/watch/zgiAGkeF3Xghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zgiAGkeF3Xg/hqdefault.jpgA mother's journey of adoption and family growthA mother shares her family's journey of adopting children, including a daughter with special needs and two sisters from another country. She reflects on the challenges and joys of expanding her family through adoption, emphasizing the deep love that develops over time.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zgiAGkeF3Xg346https://my.truevi.com/watch/aCDuFl_fzQ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aCDuFl_fzQ8/hqdefault.jpgDon't make deals with the devilPastor Greg Laurie explains that making deals with the devil, or compromising with sin, always leads to a bad outcome. He illustrates this point with a story about a bear and a hunter, and then applies it to the biblical account of David and Saul, emphasizing that God's will should be done in God's way and time.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCDuFl_fzQ81676https://my.truevi.com/watch/XmByUgbVZV8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XmByUgbVZV8/hqdefault.jpgThe joy of salvation in Luke 1:39-56This sermon explores three types of joy found in Luke 1:39-56: the instinctive joy of John the Baptist, the deferential joy of Elizabeth, and the artistic joy of Mary. It encourages listeners to examine what truly brings them joy in light of the immeasurable riches found in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XmByUgbVZV84136https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tt7BZd1VsEUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tt7BZd1VsEU/hqdefault.jpgHabakkuk's confusion and God's answer regarding Judah and BabylonThis message explores Habakkuk's confusion over God's dealings with Judah's sin and His plan to use the Babylonians for chastisement. It delves into Habakkuk's questions about God's righteousness in using a less righteous nation to judge a more righteous one, and God's subsequent answers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tt7BZd1VsEU3921https://my.truevi.com/watch/e4CO2r69gxYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e4CO2r69gxY/hqdefault.jpgThe existential perspective: The importance of motives in ethical decisionsThis lesson explores the existential perspective on ethics, focusing on how motives and intentions affect the morality of our decisions. It emphasizes that ethical choices must be rooted in god-honoring motives, drawing on biblical teachings about the heart, hypocrisy, and Christian virtues like faith and love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e4CO2r69gxY6935https://my.truevi.com/watch/iOGpCuTVwhYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iOGpCuTVwhY/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of fortitude in Christian leadershipThis message emphasizes the critical role of fortitude in Christian leadership, drawing from biblical examples and contemporary challenges. It highlights how conviction, courage, and endurance are essential for men to provide spiritual protection and stability in a world facing moral decline.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iOGpCuTVwhY2780https://my.truevi.com/watch/CJod-C5_4-Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CJod-C5_4-E/hqdefault.jpgChristian joy is born of the Spirit, rooted in hope, aches, and heraldsThis sermon explores the nature of Christian joy, distinguishing it from fleeting happiness. It asserts that true joy originates from the Holy Spirit, is grounded in hope, manifests as a longing for God's consummation, and ultimately leads to gratitude and gladness that heralds God's work to others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CJod-C5_4-E2220https://my.truevi.com/watch/Uq8SdU7YU78https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uq8SdU7YU78/hqdefault.jpgPastoral advice for leading church business meetingsHershel York, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, offers practical guidance for pastors navigating church business meetings. He discusses understanding parliamentary procedure, managing meeting length, and maintaining transparency and fairness as a moderator. The advice aims to help pastors lead effectively while prioritizing the teaching of God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uq8SdU7YU78669https://my.truevi.com/watch/y0-D2kIG4xAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y0-D2kIG4xA/hqdefault.jpgPaul's missionary methods and their developmentThis discussion explores three key aspects of Paul's missionary journeys: his consistent practice of ministry in community, the evolving strategies he employed after his first journey, and his unwavering principle of proclaiming the gospel "to the Jew first and also to the Greek." These insights offer valuable considerations for modern mission strategies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y0-D2kIG4xA493https://my.truevi.com/watch/yIQLaScXN8ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yIQLaScXN8g/hqdefault.jpgAmerica needs a spiritual awakeningThis message emphasizes the urgent need for a spiritual awakening in America, drawing parallels to the decline of Rome and highlighting the breakdown of the family and the shift from freedom of religion to freedom from religion. It calls for prayer and gospel proclamation as the "secret weapons" for national revival.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yIQLaScXN8g2292https://my.truevi.com/watch/-Te_40U2QHAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Te_40U2QHA/hqdefault.jpgDiscerning God's leading through general revelationThis discussion distinguishes between special revelation, which is infallible and canonical, and general revelation, which includes personal experiences like dreams, premonitions, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that while these personal leadings are from God, they must always be submitted to the written Word of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Te_40U2QHA323https://my.truevi.com/watch/83jNz3DOwI4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/83jNz3DOwI4/hqdefault.jpgWorship service with communion and songs of praiseThis worship service includes songs of praise and a communion service. The pastor invites attendees to participate in communion, reflecting on Christ's finished work on the cross and the new covenant.https://www.youtube.com/embed/83jNz3DOwI41323https://my.truevi.com/watch/n1V0ZXFzFDIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n1V0ZXFzFDI/hqdefault.jpgThe call to be a living sacrifice in Romans 12:1This teaching explores the concept of a 'living sacrifice' from Romans 12:1, emphasizing that it is a daily, physical offering of one's body and life to God. It highlights that this call is for all Christians, not just leaders, and requires a conscious choice to live for God rather than self.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n1V0ZXFzFDI3028https://my.truevi.com/watch/B5IwIYv5x6ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B5IwIYv5x6g/hqdefault.jpgHealing through humility, forgiveness, and love in communityThis message explores how healing happens within community, emphasizing the importance of humility, forgiveness, and choosing love. Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son, it illustrates how these principles unlock and accelerate personal healing journeys.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B5IwIYv5x6g1910https://my.truevi.com/watch/t81TiEnUB2chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/t81TiEnUB2c/hqdefault.jpgGod's intention for community in his imageThis message explores God's design for humanity to live in community, reflecting the divine dance of the Trinity. It emphasizes that humans are most fully themselves when living in a community of love centered on Jesus, and that loneliness is not good according to God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t81TiEnUB2c4244https://my.truevi.com/watch/okgjGj3J-c4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/okgjGj3J-c4/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding your God-given design and giftingThis video explores how to understand your God-given design and gifting, drawing on an acrostic from Max Lucado's book, "Cure for the Common Life." It discusses identifying strengths, topics of interest, optimal conditions, and relationships to find your purpose. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of hard work, improvement, repetition, feedback, thoughtfulness, and rigor in developing your talents.https://www.youtube.com/embed/okgjGj3J-c42040https://my.truevi.com/watch/xmw0uVLunwUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xmw0uVLunwU/hqdefault.jpgPostmillennial views of the Book of RevelationThis video explores the postmillennial perspective on the end times, focusing on how this view interprets the Book of Revelation. It covers their understanding of the Millennium, the tribulation, and the second coming of Christ, including their use of historical events and literary genres to support their interpretations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xmw0uVLunwU5941https://my.truevi.com/watch/od7lPOQh7v8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/od7lPOQh7v8/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding biblical perspectives on marriage and singlenessThis discussion explores biblical passages related to marriage and singleness, addressing a viewer's question about seemingly contradictory scriptures. The hosts delve into the Apostle Paul's writings on celibacy and the Proverbs' affirmation of finding a wife, emphasizing the importance of context and individual gifting. The conversation also touches on premarital counseling questions for those considering marriage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/od7lPOQh7v81714https://my.truevi.com/watch/A_5NGucoDtIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A_5NGucoDtI/hqdefault.jpgPastoral ministry and family life: Navigating challenges and maintaining faithfulnessThis panel discussion explores the unique challenges faced by pastors in balancing ministry demands with family responsibilities. Topics include maintaining faithfulness during personal dry spells, the complexities of single pastors, and the importance of managing one's household well while serving the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A_5NGucoDtI2822https://my.truevi.com/watch/6A-8vQvVfm0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6A-8vQvVfm0/hqdefault.jpgA crash course on prayer: Why and how to prayThis message, part of the "Faith 101" series, explores the necessity and practice of prayer. It covers reasons to pray, including Jesus' command and example, and God's appointed way to provide for us and overcome worry. The message also offers practical guidance on how to pray, drawing from the Lord's Prayer as a template.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6A-8vQvVfm01696https://my.truevi.com/watch/MkfljIAeDmIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MkfljIAeDmI/hqdefault.jpgMark Dever on the pastor's role in congregational singingMark Dever discusses the pastor's responsibility in selecting songs and fostering congregational singing. He emphasizes the importance of the pastor's example and the theological depth of the chosen hymns. Dever also shares his personal practice of using hymnals for devotional reading.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MkfljIAeDmI855https://my.truevi.com/watch/D9ukiRO83WAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D9ukiRO83WA/hqdefault.jpgJesus is more than wonderfulThis song celebrates Jesus as more than wonderful, amazing, marvelous, and miraculous. The lyrics describe Him as everything promised and more, going beyond highest hopes and dreams.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D9ukiRO83WA334https://my.truevi.com/watch/QlbhlBrOKkIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QlbhlBrOKkI/hqdefault.jpgLiving in light of the Gospel: God's guaranteed graceThis message explores what it means to live in light of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, right here, right now. It discusses five directives from Peter's first letter, including knowing your place, resting in God's care, taking life seriously, resisting, and trusting God's sanctifying grace. The guarantee of eternal glory assures present grace for every need along the way.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QlbhlBrOKkI340https://my.truevi.com/watch/uq13T2R8gTkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uq13T2R8gTk/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the friend who delivers us from darknessThis message emphasizes that Jesus came to destroy the devil's work and free us from captivity. He is the one who holds all things together and offers a complete, eternal, and irreversible defeat of Satan and his kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uq13T2R8gTk4461https://my.truevi.com/watch/9d6LsOsg_eMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9d6LsOsg_eM/hqdefault.jpgRunning the race of life with endurance and joyThis message compares the Christian life to a race, emphasizing the need to run with endurance and joy. It encourages believers to stay focused on Jesus, avoid distractions, and choose godly relationships to finish the race well.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9d6LsOsg_eM1543https://my.truevi.com/watch/UL3sBqi_gjchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UL3sBqi_gjc/hqdefault.jpgSolomon's wisdom and the foundations of science and medicineThis message explores the biblical account of Solomon's wisdom, particularly his observations of the natural world, and connects it to the foundations of scientific inquiry. It argues that a Christian worldview, rooted in the true God who created all things with wisdom and rationality, provides a robust basis for both scientific understanding and medical practice. The speaker also highlights the role of Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of wisdom and dominion, offering a framework for Christian engagement in the medical field.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UL3sBqi_gjc1586https://my.truevi.com/watch/-uIZUphUwgQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-uIZUphUwgQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Nicene Creed's 'Nicene Line' and the pre-existence of JesusThis presentation explains the 'Nicene Line' in the Nicene Creed, which distinguishes the story of Jesus from the grounding truth of who the person of Jesus Christ is. It emphasizes the pre-existence of the Son of God, highlighting that his eternal life predates his incarnation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-uIZUphUwgQ337https://my.truevi.com/watch/VCDv-cFaehIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VCDv-cFaehI/hqdefault.jpgGod's complete control over all thingsThis video explores the biblical truth of God's complete and intimate control over all things, even in times of global uncertainty. Drawing from Matthew 10, it highlights that God's knowledge and control extend to every detail, including the lives of sparrows and the hairs on our heads. The message encourages finding rest not in understanding circumstances, but in trusting the Father's sovereign care.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VCDv-cFaehI395https://my.truevi.com/watch/oNR3ZLUWH5chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oNR3ZLUWH5c/hqdefault.jpgMiracles, plagues, and the hardening of heartsThis sermon explores the nature of miracles, distinguishing between first-order miracles that defy natural law and second-order miracles that involve the timing and combination of natural events. It examines the biblical account of Pharaoh's hardened heart, discussing how human rebellion can turn divine acts into plagues, and how our disposition determines the impact of God's work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oNR3ZLUWH5c2684https://my.truevi.com/watch/G5z2cxNigskhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/G5z2cxNigsk/hqdefault.jpgDaily devotional: Steadfast hearts trusting in the LordThis devotional reading from Psalm 112 encourages listeners to bring their fears and anxieties to God. It emphasizes that those who trust in the Lord will have steadfast hearts and will not fear bad news. The session concludes with a prayer for God's preservation and guidance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/G5z2cxNigsk803https://my.truevi.com/watch/DXhSBb9eXpkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DXhSBb9eXpk/hqdefault.jpgThe English Reformation: A reformation of convenienceThis lecture explores the origins of the English Reformation, highlighting its political motivations rather than theological convictions. It details King Henry VIII's break from the Roman Catholic Church due to his desire for an annulment and the subsequent establishment of the Church of England with the monarch as its head. The discussion also touches on the roles of key figures like William Tyndale and Thomas Cranmer, and the initial, often contradictory, reforms under Henry VIII.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DXhSBb9eXpk4387https://my.truevi.com/watch/yZ3I1xSAPAUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yZ3I1xSAPAU/hqdefault.jpgDefining and identifying plagiarismThis discussion clarifies the definition of plagiarism, distinguishing it from learning and studying. It explores the historical understanding of intellectual property theft, citing examples from various fields including music and politics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of original work, especially for pastors in sermon preparation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yZ3I1xSAPAU709https://my.truevi.com/watch/pAJxpu2NsOEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pAJxpu2NsOE/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting Jesus' death as substitutionary atonement and victoryThis video explores how the New Testament interprets Jesus' death through different metaphors and biblical traditions. It focuses on two key interpretations: Jesus' death as a substitutionary atonement for sin, and his resurrection as a victory over sin and death. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding both aspects.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pAJxpu2NsOE340https://my.truevi.com/watch/I-Q9OxEYK1khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I-Q9OxEYK1k/hqdefault.jpgJacob's journey and the deception of LabanThis sermon explores Jacob's journey, beginning with his spiritual high after a dream, and delves into his arrival at Laban's home. It highlights the manipulation and deception that unfold as Jacob works for Laban, ultimately leading to an unexpected marriage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I-Q9OxEYK1k5999https://my.truevi.com/watch/yOvc38S5HhQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yOvc38S5HhQ/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort uses his dog to share the gospelRay Comfort uses his dog, Sam, to initiate conversations with strangers, creating opportunities to share the gospel. This method allows him to transition from a casual topic to the spiritual realm, engaging people in discussions about their souls and the afterlife.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yOvc38S5HhQ1710https://my.truevi.com/watch/HR_MECuIgLghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HR_MECuIgLg/hqdefault.jpgThe armor of God: The shield of faith and the helmet of salvationThis message, the final in a series on Ephesians, focuses on two crucial pieces of the armor of God: the shield of faith and the helmet of salvation. The speaker explains how the shield of faith helps believers deflect the enemy's attacks, while the helmet of salvation protects the mind from destructive thoughts and temptations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HR_MECuIgLg3172https://my.truevi.com/watch/9xYaZqeU-fghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9xYaZqeU-fg/hqdefault.jpgHow to live with integrity in a world that opposes youThis sermon explores the life of Daniel, a prophet who maintained his integrity and faithfulness to God despite facing immense pressure and opposition in a corrupt culture. It delves into how Daniel's resolve, excellence, daring, and consistency allowed him to navigate challenging circumstances and remain true to his beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9xYaZqeU-fg2153https://my.truevi.com/watch/XagjbKiRqckhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XagjbKiRqck/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of an inner circle of advisorsThis message emphasizes the critical role of an inner circle of advisors, drawing parallels between presidential advisors and the biblical account of Rehoboam. It highlights how listening to diverse voices and seeking accountability can prevent catastrophic leadership failures, both in secular and spiritual contexts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XagjbKiRqck1772https://my.truevi.com/watch/_a5Q8LrFv0Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_a5Q8LrFv0M/hqdefault.jpgRecommendations for the race: Coaching tips for the trackDr. Mark Bailey, Chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary, shares five coaching tips for the Christian race, drawing from Philippians 3. He emphasizes the importance of honest self-assessment, aligning personal desires with God's will, setting Christ-centered goals, committing to lifelong spiritual growth, and engaging in godly mentorship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_a5Q8LrFv0M2580https://my.truevi.com/watch/xUwv0Sz_xX4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xUwv0Sz_xX4/hqdefault.jpgSaying yes to Jesus interrupts your lifeThis message explores what it means to say "yes" to Jesus, emphasizing that this decision will interrupt your life. It draws parallels between the disciples immediately following Jesus and the need for believers today to allow Jesus to disrupt their routines and plans.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xUwv0Sz_xX47209https://my.truevi.com/watch/xhSjeFwzI78https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xhSjeFwzI78/hqdefault.jpgJohn Wesley's theological distinctives and personal strugglesThis lecture examines John Wesley's theological positions, including his Arminianism and doctrine of Christian perfection, and their historical impact. It also discusses his personal life, including his failed romantic relationships and difficult marriage, and offers lessons for ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xhSjeFwzI783681https://my.truevi.com/watch/OTPe5-EOZIohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OTPe5-EOZIo/hqdefault.jpgConfession as a key to a blessed lifeThis devotional explores how a biblical fast can reveal impurities in the soul, similar to how physical fasting reveals bodily dependencies. It emphasizes that confession, though sometimes uncomfortable, is a gift from God that leads to forgiveness and a blessed life. Drawing from Nehemiah and Psalm 32, the discussion highlights confession as a means of cleansing the soul and restoring one's relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OTPe5-EOZIo533https://my.truevi.com/watch/YX5OZaCX_NAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YX5OZaCX_NA/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting verses about losing salvationThis video explores how to interpret biblical passages that seem to suggest one can lose salvation, contrasting them with verses that clearly state salvation cannot be lost. It proposes a hermeneutical strategy to understand these seemingly contradictory scriptures.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YX5OZaCX_NA383https://my.truevi.com/watch/KUAAdvaP03ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KUAAdvaP03o/hqdefault.jpgForward is fundamental: Continuing in your walkThis message emphasizes the importance of continuous spiritual growth, drawing parallels between physical momentum and Christian faith. It highlights that believers should never stop moving forward, using the Apostle Paul's example from Philippians chapter 3 to illustrate the necessity of pressing on and focusing on what lies ahead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KUAAdvaP03o2490https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZrSq7qENJxkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZrSq7qENJxk/hqdefault.jpgThe message of Revelation: Jesus wins and God is in controlThis segment summarizes the book of Revelation, emphasizing its context of persecution for early Christians. It highlights that the book's core message is one of joy and assurance: God is sovereign, Jesus wins, and believers are on His team, offering comfort and perspective amidst earthly trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZrSq7qENJxk736https://my.truevi.com/watch/6ZMSOW5nWRchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6ZMSOW5nWRc/hqdefault.jpgThe practicality of Godward living according to ProverbsThis message explores the concept of Godward living as presented in the book of Proverbs, emphasizing that all dimensions of life are spiritual. It confronts the spiritual-secular dichotomy often assumed by believers, asserting that God makes a claim on every aspect of our existence. The Godward life is intensely practical, lived out in daily decisions, actions, and responses.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ZMSOW5nWRc322https://my.truevi.com/watch/L1QD-KMws1Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/L1QD-KMws1M/hqdefault.jpgDefining evangelism: What it is and what it is notThis session defines evangelism by examining what it is and what it is not, drawing on the Lausanne Covenant and insights from J.I. Packer and Mark Dever. It emphasizes that evangelism is the communication of the gospel message, not personal testimony, social action, apologetics, or the results of sharing the message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/L1QD-KMws1M1692https://my.truevi.com/watch/m8MqqGMLUaUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/m8MqqGMLUaU/hqdefault.jpgJesus' indignation at hindering children from the kingdom of GodThis sermon explores a passage from Mark 10 where Jesus expresses indignation towards his disciples for rebuking those who brought children to him. It highlights that proximity to Jesus does not guarantee understanding and emphasizes the importance of welcoming the unlikely and unseen, as faithfulness to Jesus is connected to how we treat others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/m8MqqGMLUaU10361https://my.truevi.com/watch/jOe_NM8bXDchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jOe_NM8bXDc/hqdefault.jpgGod's golden repair: From brokenness to wholenessThis message explores how God can take the brokenness in our lives and, like a skilled artist, transform it into something beautiful. Drawing from Jeremiah 18, it emphasizes that nothing is too broken for God to rework and make whole through faith in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jOe_NM8bXDc6126https://my.truevi.com/watch/kgQW5z83czMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kgQW5z83czM/hqdefault.jpgLiving as characters in God's story during strange timesThis talk addresses how Christians should live and make choices in a world dominated by panic, fear, and despair. It emphasizes that fundamental duties and the fruits of the Spirit remain constant, regardless of external circumstances. The speaker challenges listeners to consider their sacrifices and loyalties in light of their roles as characters in God's ongoing narrative.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kgQW5z83czM2830https://my.truevi.com/watch/_TBbnru-z6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_TBbnru-z6Y/hqdefault.jpgPraying for provision, pardon, and protectionThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on prayer from Matthew 6, focusing on the final three petitions of the Lord's Prayer. It emphasizes the daily need to pray for God's provision, for pardon of sins, and for protection from temptation and evil.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_TBbnru-z6Y3731https://my.truevi.com/watch/HB7x-wnlV00https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HB7x-wnlV00/hqdefault.jpgPalm Sunday: Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and the counter-kingdom of loveThis service for Palm Sunday reflects on Jesus' triumphant yet humble entry into Jerusalem, contrasting it with Pilate's procession of power. The sermon emphasizes Jesus' initiation of a "counter-kingdom" founded on love, not fear or control. The Passion Gospel according to Matthew is read, recounting the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HB7x-wnlV006033https://my.truevi.com/watch/gBCSIRgVR7khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gBCSIRgVR7k/hqdefault.jpgParents as the first Christian apologists for their childrenThis episode discusses the importance of parents becoming the primary Christian apologists for their children. It highlights how generic advice for raising children in a Christian home often lacks the crucial element of teaching evidential truth, making it applicable to various belief systems. The speaker emphasizes that parents need to equip themselves to address their children's questions and doubts about faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gBCSIRgVR7k846https://my.truevi.com/watch/1oAa_fgXPqkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1oAa_fgXPqk/hqdefault.jpgConsidering the perception of evangelicals defending Donald TrumpThis segment discusses the perception of evangelicals defending Donald Trump, particularly in light of accusations regarding his past actions. It explores how this defense is viewed by some as inconsistent or hypocritical, potentially creating a stumbling block for sharing the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1oAa_fgXPqk691https://my.truevi.com/watch/gzsyARVqmykhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gzsyARVqmyk/hqdefault.jpgWhy God allows suffering and how to respond to itPastor Greg Laurie explores the biblical reasons behind suffering, drawing insights from the Book of Job. He explains how trials can strengthen faith, reveal character, and prepare believers for ministry, ultimately encouraging listeners to turn to Jesus in times of pain.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gzsyARVqmyk1490https://my.truevi.com/watch/h1rqPMm0bZIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/h1rqPMm0bZI/hqdefault.jpgThe power of the Holy Spirit has a purposeThis message explores the purpose of the Holy Spirit's power, emphasizing that it is meant to be shared and to flow through believers. It highlights that this power is for specific places, transforms people, and is not meant to be contained but to be a conduit for God's love and mission in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h1rqPMm0bZI2131https://my.truevi.com/watch/uP-f8X4fZV0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uP-f8X4fZV0/hqdefault.jpgJesus is ever presentThis message explores the constant presence of Jesus, drawing from biblical promises in both the Old and New Testaments. It emphasizes that believers are never alone, as Jesus is always with them, providing protection, guidance, and comfort through the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uP-f8X4fZV04069https://my.truevi.com/watch/gGw3lTuRBSghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gGw3lTuRBSg/hqdefault.jpgLiving in the land of promisesPastor Greg Laurie offers biblical advice on keeping focus and priorities where they should be. He explains that God can provide spiritual power, but believers must supply the determination to succeed. The Christian life is compared to a race and an obstacle course, requiring perseverance and a focus on God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gGw3lTuRBSg1484https://my.truevi.com/watch/qBZbU-VHTxQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qBZbU-VHTxQ/hqdefault.jpgGrace liberates you from yourself for healthy relationshipsThis message explores how sin's selfishness makes relationships difficult by fostering self-righteousness, a need for control, and unrealistic expectations of others. True liberation for healthy relationships comes through God's grace, which frees individuals from these self-focused bondages.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qBZbU-VHTxQ2681https://my.truevi.com/watch/-V83JWfnSxchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-V83JWfnSxc/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible declares who Jesus isThis message addresses the question of Jesus' identity by asserting that the Bible is the ultimate authority on the matter. It presents a legal case for Jesus' divinity, drawing from scripture to demonstrate that he is God, the Creator, and the Word made flesh. The message emphasizes that Jesus perfectly fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and tests for the Messiah.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-V83JWfnSxc3658https://my.truevi.com/watch/0uAXDpcjtlQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0uAXDpcjtlQ/hqdefault.jpgThe free gospel: God's rescue planThis sermon introduces the book of Galatians, emphasizing that salvation is God's doing from beginning to end. It highlights that Christ gave himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, according to God's will. The message underscores that there is no other plan for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0uAXDpcjtlQ4458https://my.truevi.com/watch/ehOLm51e-Wkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ehOLm51e-Wk/hqdefault.jpgGod's word sustains usThis message explores how God's word provides sustenance for believers in various life circumstances. It highlights that God's word is sufficient for servants, strangers, and sufferers, offering guidance, comfort, and strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehOLm51e-Wk4299https://my.truevi.com/watch/0NR6sWNyNwshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0NR6sWNyNws/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve candlelight Eucharist at Christ Church DetroitThis Christmas Eve service from Christ Church Detroit features scripture readings from Isaiah, Titus, and Luke, along with a sermon reflecting on God's grace appearing in unexpected circumstances. The service includes traditional Christmas carols, prayers, and the celebration of the Eucharist.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0NR6sWNyNws7359https://my.truevi.com/watch/j-7Xd_QuYLohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j-7Xd_QuYLo/hqdefault.jpgGod's deliverance in tumultuous timesThis sermon explores Psalm 124, emphasizing God's consistent pattern of delivering His people, often at the last minute. It highlights that God's sovereignty extends over all things, even in tumultuous times, and encourages trust in Him as the one who raises the dead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j-7Xd_QuYLo2608https://my.truevi.com/watch/lPWD8RfQHYUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lPWD8RfQHYU/hqdefault.jpgJonathan Edwards on heaven as a world of love and divine lightThis message explores Jonathan Edwards's sermons on heaven as a world of love and the necessity of divine, supernatural light for spiritual understanding. It highlights Edwards's distinction between self-interested and disinterested love, and how God's work is essential for imparting spiritual knowledge and transforming hearts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lPWD8RfQHYU3910https://my.truevi.com/watch/ClGYyk6efDwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ClGYyk6efDw/hqdefault.jpgThe historicity of Jesus' resurrectionThis video introduces a debate on the historicity of Jesus' resurrection, focusing on whether Jesus Christ bodily rose from the dead. The speaker outlines a case for the resurrection as a real historical event, presenting three facts largely agreed upon by New Testament critics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ClGYyk6efDw3694https://my.truevi.com/watch/rajIKsnmuDUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rajIKsnmuDU/hqdefault.jpgPrinciples for Christian relocation during societal shiftsThis discussion explores the biblical principles guiding Christians considering relocation due to societal changes, such as persecution or general calamity. It addresses the motivations behind such moves, drawing parallels to historical and scriptural examples, and offers practical considerations for those contemplating a move to new communities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rajIKsnmuDU504https://my.truevi.com/watch/txd8SxwaFewhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/txd8SxwaFew/hqdefault.jpgChar Brodersen's commissioning as lead pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa MesaThis video documents the commissioning service for Char Brodersen as the fourth lead pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. The service includes a formal commissioning to the word of God, to the service of the saints, and to fulfill ministry by the power of the Holy Spirit, followed by a prayer of affirmation from the congregation and a communion service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/txd8SxwaFew3018https://my.truevi.com/watch/N_gRxUaEGh8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N_gRxUaEGh8/hqdefault.jpgOpen-air preaching tips from ManuelThis segment offers practical advice for open-air evangelism, drawing insights from a photo of Manuel preaching. It highlights the importance of elevation, using visual aids, and understanding crowd dynamics to effectively share the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N_gRxUaEGh81679https://my.truevi.com/watch/CxTDwWRvwzshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CxTDwWRvwzs/hqdefault.jpgObserving the Feast of Christ the KingThis service observes the Feast of Christ the King, a celebration of Christ's reign and the kingdom of God. The sermon explores the metaphor of a king as a shepherd, emphasizing leadership that protects, cares for, and seeks justice for all, especially the vulnerable.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxTDwWRvwzs6061https://my.truevi.com/watch/1IYrcWS-Im0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1IYrcWS-Im0/hqdefault.jpgPreparing to die like a ChristianThis sermon addresses common questions about death and dying from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that for those in Christ, the thought of dying is not a downer but inspiring. It explores the Christian hope of heaven and resurrection, contrasting it with the fate of those outside of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1IYrcWS-Im03260https://my.truevi.com/watch/0zNrQ7Y-95khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0zNrQ7Y-95k/hqdefault.jpgChristian husbands' struggles with nuisance lust and marital communicationThis letter addresses a Christian husband's struggles with "nuisance lust" that, while not marriage-threatening, causes significant marital conflict. It offers advice on how to approach these issues with a wife and how to understand the role of personal rules versus God's law in sanctification.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0zNrQ7Y-95k888https://my.truevi.com/watch/xgia4XfzMSYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xgia4XfzMSY/hqdefault.jpgThe consequences of godless educationThis audio discusses the current state of society and argues that a godless educational system is responsible for many of its problems. It emphasizes the importance of Christian education for raising children and building a flourishing Christian community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xgia4XfzMSY729https://my.truevi.com/watch/lGuZ_ydXux0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lGuZ_ydXux0/hqdefault.jpgThe early church's devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, meals, and prayerThis message explores the early church's practices as described in Acts chapter 2, highlighting their commitment to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, sharing meals (including the Lord's Supper), and prayer. These foundational elements contributed to their growth and impact across the Roman Empire.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lGuZ_ydXux02047https://my.truevi.com/watch/vB1NHDC3-JEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vB1NHDC3-JE/hqdefault.jpgLiving a life worthy of the gospel of ChristThis sermon explores the imperative from Philippians 1:27 to live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ. It examines this call through the lenses of exclusivity, identity, and integrity, emphasizing that this singular focus is crucial, especially amidst opposition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vB1NHDC3-JE2448https://my.truevi.com/watch/uYlrqk8SoZ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uYlrqk8SoZ4/hqdefault.jpgSeventh Sunday of Easter choral eucharist with a reflection on rootedness and joyThis service for the Seventh Sunday of Easter includes a choral eucharist and a reflection on finding joy and rootedness within a supportive community. Readings from Acts, 1 John, and the Gospel of John are featured, along with a personal testimony from a graduating high school senior.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uYlrqk8SoZ44699https://my.truevi.com/watch/p5NZCUA0icEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/p5NZCUA0icE/hqdefault.jpgPhil Johnson preaches on the healing of the blind man in Mark 8Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You, preaches on Jesus' healing of a blind man in Mark 8. He explains why Jesus used an unconventional method, emphasizing that the glory goes to Christ, not the means. This sermon contrasts with a modern preaching style that lacks biblical grounding and power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p5NZCUA0icE716https://my.truevi.com/watch/0TZHd5w73YYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0TZHd5w73YY/hqdefault.jpgCultivating intimacy with God through prayerThis message explores Jesus' teaching on prayer from Matthew 6, emphasizing that true devotion is cultivated in quiet, unseen spaces rather than through public performance. It highlights the radical intimacy of addressing God as "Father" and introduces the Lord's Prayer as a model for connection, not just a script to memorize.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0TZHd5w73YY6350https://my.truevi.com/watch/O_ZjoeLi0gIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_ZjoeLi0gI/hqdefault.jpgSummit Next: A one-week conference for young adultsThis video describes Summit Next, a one-week conference designed for young adults. It offers a condensed version of Summit's content with a focus on discussion, community, and practical application of faith in everyday life. The program aims to provide tools for faithful living and reorient participants' focus to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O_ZjoeLi0gI2466https://my.truevi.com/watch/7fnL6WT8JYghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7fnL6WT8JYg/hqdefault.jpgA two-foot field trip to change your perspectiveThis sermon explores how a simple shift in perspective, like a "two-foot field trip" from inside to outside, can transform our view of problems and God's capabilities. It encourages listeners to look up, count the stars, and embrace a bigger vision of God's power and promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7fnL6WT8JYg2099https://my.truevi.com/watch/qG8Lrhk7TEUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qG8Lrhk7TEU/hqdefault.jpgJesus at the center of it allThis service emphasizes placing Jesus at the core of life, worship, and personal identity. Through prayer and song, the congregation declares Jesus as the center, acknowledging His authority and the transformative power of His grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qG8Lrhk7TEU6226https://my.truevi.com/watch/gitFdWeel3Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gitFdWeel3Y/hqdefault.jpgApplying biblical ethics to surrogacyThis discussion explores the Christian perspective on surrogacy, acknowledging that the Bible does not directly address the practice. It emphasizes using biblical principles, particularly those related to creation and marriage, to inform ethical conclusions about modern medical advancements.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gitFdWeel3Y398https://my.truevi.com/watch/3bDlg2Du0nAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3bDlg2Du0nA/hqdefault.jpgA defense of biblical satire and its application to modern evangelicalismThis podcast episode presents the opening sections of Douglas Wilson's book, "A Serrated Edge." It defines biblical satire, distinguishing between Horatian and Juvenalian forms, and argues for its appropriate use by Christians. The discussion addresses common objections to satire, particularly accusations of unkindness or arrogance, by grounding its use in scriptural examples and a Trinitarian worldview.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3bDlg2Du0nA1812https://my.truevi.com/watch/mBoc2trxpwwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mBoc2trxpww/hqdefault.jpgMike Adams debates a Christian doctor who performs abortionsTodd Friel presents highlights from a debate between Mike Adams and a doctor who identifies as Christian but performs abortions. Adams argues against abortion using the SLED acronym and challenges the doctor's stance on discrimination and the legal versus moral aspects of abortion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBoc2trxpww669https://my.truevi.com/watch/b4gMcWCPHFUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b4gMcWCPHFU/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord stops by the houseThis sermon explores the biblical accounts of God's presence and healing, drawing from Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Mark's Gospel. It emphasizes that God, through Jesus Christ, draws near to those who suffer, offering healing and renewed strength. The message encourages listeners to wait on the Lord for comfort and restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b4gMcWCPHFU3334https://my.truevi.com/watch/BLvvQq0k16Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BLvvQq0k16Y/hqdefault.jpgRevealing Grace: Biblical models for husbands, wives, and parentsThis episode, the third in a three-part series, addresses questions about the biblical model for husbands, wives, and parents. It explores how to reflect Christ in family relationships, discussing the roles of husbands as spiritual heads, wives in submission, and parents in raising children, all grounded in Ephesians chapter 5.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BLvvQq0k16Y2358https://my.truevi.com/watch/xWNDjyYrJl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xWNDjyYrJl0/hqdefault.jpgAdvent lessons and carols serviceThis service features scripture readings from Genesis, Isaiah, and Luke, interspersed with carols and hymns. The readings and musical selections reflect on the Advent themes of waiting, expectation, and the coming of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xWNDjyYrJl05819https://my.truevi.com/watch/fXnn9g_AUhUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fXnn9g_AUhU/hqdefault.jpgStrength in the Lord amid pain and fearThis sermon explores how true strength is found not in the absence of pain, anger, or fear, but in choosing the Lord amidst these challenges. Drawing from scripture, it emphasizes making space for God's presence even when difficulties arise, rather than attempting to avoid them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fXnn9g_AUhU2367https://my.truevi.com/watch/c_jkXB6yS3chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c_jkXB6yS3c/hqdefault.jpgGod's wisdom and irony in the Christmas storyThis podcast episode, read by Toby Sumpter, explores the profound wisdom and irony displayed by God in the Incarnation. It delves into the inherently political nature of Christmas, historical considerations, and the true meaning beyond materialism. The episode concludes with reflections on the mystery of godliness and the significance of Mary's faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c_jkXB6yS3c2645https://my.truevi.com/watch/u0jn46mVzxYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/u0jn46mVzxY/hqdefault.jpgDisorientation of the heart: Beyond not murderingThis message explores Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5, moving beyond the literal interpretation of "You shall not murder" to address the underlying anger and hatred in the heart. It challenges listeners to examine their internal state and pursue reconciliation, emphasizing that true transformation involves a "disorientation of the heart."https://www.youtube.com/embed/u0jn46mVzxY1899https://my.truevi.com/watch/gcbhHriDm1ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gcbhHriDm1g/hqdefault.jpgWorship on the first Sunday in LentThis worship service for the first Sunday in Lent features a sermon by the Reverend Matthew Lukens, chaplain at Canterbury House, University of Michigan. The service includes scripture readings, prayers, and hymns, with a focus on the themes of wilderness, isolation, and gentleness during the Lenten season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gcbhHriDm1g3324https://my.truevi.com/watch/ts_0Bv3boZchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ts_0Bv3boZc/hqdefault.jpgWhy we host controversial events on university campusesThis audio discusses the strategic reasons behind hosting controversial events, such as a talk on "the lost virtue of sexism," on university campuses. It explains how such events create evangelistic opportunities by attracting onlookers and challenging cancel culture, even amidst disruption from hecklers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ts_0Bv3boZc572https://my.truevi.com/watch/0J9Xer_bouMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0J9Xer_bouM/hqdefault.jpgThe problem of sin and shameThis sermon explores the nature of sin, moving beyond personal vices to a cosmic evil that infects the world. It highlights how sin distorts our view of God and ourselves, and how shame perpetuates this distortion, keeping us from understanding our true worth in God's eyes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0J9Xer_bouM3905https://my.truevi.com/watch/0e-9gQq0vN4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0e-9gQq0vN4/hqdefault.jpgResponding with compassion to allegations of abuse in the churchThis segment discusses how Christians should respond when a woman confides that she has been abused, particularly within the church. It emphasizes the importance of compassion and discernment, even when facing potential false allegations, and advises against cynicism or suspicion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0e-9gQq0vN4686https://my.truevi.com/watch/pWxNJDCT76Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pWxNJDCT76M/hqdefault.jpgTimothy's genuine concern for the PhilippiansThis sermon explores Paul's commendation of Timothy in Philippians 2:19-24, highlighting Timothy's genuine concern for others as a living example of the Christ-like mindset Paul encourages. The message contrasts Timothy's selfless dedication with those who seek their own interests, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Kingdom ends rather than personal gain.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pWxNJDCT76M4813https://my.truevi.com/watch/KaTHyNSDF8whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KaTHyNSDF8w/hqdefault.jpgLetting go of hindrances to enter God's new normalThis message explores the necessity of letting go of things that hinder us from experiencing God's new normal. Drawing from Joshua chapter 5, it emphasizes releasing hindrances, past attachments, and embracing God's presence for transformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KaTHyNSDF8w1768https://my.truevi.com/watch/NBWo_bh-cOYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NBWo_bh-cOY/hqdefault.jpgJesus's last healing in Mark 10:46-52 and its theological implicationsThis study examines Jesus's final healing in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the account of Bartimaeus. It explores the theological significance of this event, particularly how it illustrates who Jesus calls and who responds to the gospel message. The discussion also addresses misinterpretations of scripture related to healing, including those from New Age and hyper-charismatic perspectives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBWo_bh-cOY3920https://my.truevi.com/watch/1StvB1e8AB0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1StvB1e8AB0/hqdefault.jpgThe Kalam cosmological argument and the A-theory of timeWilliam Lane Craig discusses the relationship between the Kalam cosmological argument and the A-theory of time. He explains his change of mind regarding the first premise's reliance on the A-theory and clarifies how B-theorists might also accept the premise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1StvB1e8AB01627https://my.truevi.com/watch/1v2oOQYZKRIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1v2oOQYZKRI/hqdefault.jpgDaily devotion: Blessed are the pure in heartThis daily devotion continues a study of the Beatitudes from Matthew chapter 5, focusing on the sixth beatitude. It explores the meaning of "pure in heart" by examining the Greek word for pure, drawing on insights from Billy Graham's 1955 book, "The Secret of Happiness."https://www.youtube.com/embed/1v2oOQYZKRI451https://my.truevi.com/watch/VYCFr7frJ88https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VYCFr7frJ88/hqdefault.jpgA spiritual remedy for despairThis segment addresses the spiritual crisis of despair, distinguishing it from biological issues and emphasizing that a spiritual crisis requires a spiritual remedy. It introduces the concept of biblical hope as a life-changing certainty of God's promises, contrasting it with worldly hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VYCFr7frJ88695https://my.truevi.com/watch/KtLFj6h5GY4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KtLFj6h5GY4/hqdefault.jpgThe primary enemy of joy is fearThis message explores the relationship between fear and joy, suggesting that fear is the primary enemy of joy. It challenges the common misconception that sadness is the opposite of joy, instead proposing that fear steals joy. The speaker encourages listeners to identify and release their fears to experience true joy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KtLFj6h5GY42295https://my.truevi.com/watch/RTSvaIDEJCQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RTSvaIDEJCQ/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of wise alignment in lifeThis message emphasizes the critical role of choosing healthy alignments in various aspects of life, from relationships to business. It highlights the potential pitfalls of bad alignments and encourages consulting God for discernment before making significant connections.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RTSvaIDEJCQ5598https://my.truevi.com/watch/GZKfp2pQTMIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GZKfp2pQTMI/hqdefault.jpgAdvent fully realized: The second coming of ChristThis sermon explores the concept of Advent fully realized through passages from the Book of Revelation. It emphasizes the anticipation of Christ's second arrival in glory, contrasting it with his first arrival in humility. The message highlights the ultimate hope and culmination of faith found in the vision of God's new kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GZKfp2pQTMI4978https://my.truevi.com/watch/bao_kciIOBIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bao_kciIOBI/hqdefault.jpgPaul's final words to Timothy and to usDr. Charles Swindoll introduces his series on 2 Timothy chapter 4, emphasizing its urgency as Paul's final words to Timothy and to all believers. He highlights the chapter's relevance as a job profile for those communicating God's word, focusing on the charge, commands, and predictions within the text.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bao_kciIOBI2895https://my.truevi.com/watch/AfqrvISVGuAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AfqrvISVGuA/hqdefault.jpgThe sign of Christ's coming and the solution for God's judgmentThis sermon explores two important truths from Luke 12:54-59: the sign of Christ's coming and the solution for God's judgment. It urges listeners to discern the present time and prepare their hearts for Christ's return, emphasizing that true preparedness involves faith in Jesus Christ as the payment for sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfqrvISVGuA4117https://my.truevi.com/watch/FqCMOlR6hNwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FqCMOlR6hNw/hqdefault.jpgPressure and power in Acts 8This message explores the concepts of pressure and power as presented in Acts chapter 8. It highlights how the early church experienced persecution and how God's power works to overcome human boundaries and bring joy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FqCMOlR6hNw4524https://my.truevi.com/watch/ITSVQ_HOK50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ITSVQ_HOK50/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 8: The self-disclosure of God in creation and the nature of manThis devotional explores Psalm 8, highlighting God's revelation in creation, as seen through Christian eyes. It also delves into the question of "What is man?" contrasting human dignity and achievements with human sinfulness, as presented in a sermon by Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ITSVQ_HOK50331https://my.truevi.com/watch/KV-7fP2D-eEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KV-7fP2D-eE/hqdefault.jpgPaul David Tripp on Jesus's holy anger in the templePastor Jim Thomas reads from Paul David Tripp's "Journey to the Cross," focusing on day 36, which explores Jesus's actions in the temple. Tripp's meditation highlights Jesus's holy anger, zeal, and compassion for the excluded, contrasting it with the greed and exploitation present in the temple.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KV-7fP2D-eE941https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fka9Ro37a_Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fka9Ro37a_Y/hqdefault.jpgRaising children to pursue GodThis panel discussion explores the challenges and strategies for raising children in a culture that often contradicts biblical values. Panelists share personal experiences and offer practical advice on instilling a heart for God in children from a young age, emphasizing the importance of parental guidance and reliance on the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fka9Ro37a_Y2668https://my.truevi.com/watch/U1xpF4KyGN4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U1xpF4KyGN4/hqdefault.jpgThe Lenten wilderness: A time for reflection and growthThis sermon explores the concept of the Lenten wilderness as a period for spiritual reflection and growth, drawing parallels between the temptations of Adam and Eve and Jesus in the wilderness. It emphasizes that this season, though potentially uncomfortable, offers an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with God and discover inner strength.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U1xpF4KyGN44396https://my.truevi.com/watch/VUVdDJrTPI4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VUVdDJrTPI4/hqdefault.jpgLiving without regrets: The Christian as a fighter, runner, and soldierThis message explores the Apostle Paul's declaration of having no regrets, drawing parallels between the Christian life and the roles of a fighter, a runner, and a soldier. It challenges listeners to consider if they are living a life of purpose, actively engaging in spiritual battles, persevering through obstacles, and guarding their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VUVdDJrTPI4403https://my.truevi.com/watch/1o4vhYP_6QEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1o4vhYP_6QE/hqdefault.jpgPentecost Sunday: Dependence on the Holy SpiritThis sermon, delivered on Pentecost Sunday, explores the theme of dependence on the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit does not force himself upon us but desires to feed us if we are willing and open. The sermon highlights worship and fasting as two keys to craving the presence of the Holy Spirit and allowing him to work in our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1o4vhYP_6QE3468https://my.truevi.com/watch/ffqWoKeAMeghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ffqWoKeAMeg/hqdefault.jpgThe glorious explanation of the gospel in RomansRomans is presented as "The Explanation" of the gospel of Jesus Christ, unpacking its meaning, purpose, and implications. The speaker emphasizes that Romans is not merely an intellectual exercise but a text meant to touch the heart with the glory of the gospel of grace. It reveals the character of God, the nature of sin, the role of the law, and the power of justifying grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ffqWoKeAMeg325https://my.truevi.com/watch/2aW9e5Q6g6Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2aW9e5Q6g6U/hqdefault.jpgElizabeth's joyful welcome of MaryElizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, joyfully welcomes Mary, who is carrying the Lord. Elizabeth's response models an open heart and home, celebrating God's work in Mary's life and affirming the power of believing God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2aW9e5Q6g6U1609https://my.truevi.com/watch/SD9JlFbBZ8ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SD9JlFbBZ8o/hqdefault.jpgHow to trust Jesus when you can't see himThis video explores the concept of trusting Jesus, even when you cannot physically see him. It discusses how the disciples struggled with trust and emphasizes that building trust with Jesus, like any relationship, takes time through prayer, reading the Bible, and talking about God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SD9JlFbBZ8o500https://my.truevi.com/watch/M36h_L4DBW4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M36h_L4DBW4/hqdefault.jpgMary's song of faithful waitingJamin Roller preaches on Mary's song from Luke 1:46-55, highlighting how she waited faithfully by recognizing herself as God's servant, God as her Savior, and her place in God's story. This Advent message encourages believers to wait actively and faithfully for Christ's return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M36h_L4DBW42580https://my.truevi.com/watch/fi7kLxJGniEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fi7kLxJGniE/hqdefault.jpgJesus' temptation and the pride of lifeThis message examines Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4, specifically focusing on the devil's challenge to throw himself from the temple. The speaker connects this to the 'pride of life' mentioned in 1 John 2, defining it as an arrogant display or craving for recognition. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus, though having every right to display his divinity, chose to obey the Father's will, providing an example for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fi7kLxJGniE3059https://my.truevi.com/watch/Rn9BmqznE4Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rn9BmqznE4I/hqdefault.jpgHow women can help other women know and love God's WordThis episode explores how women can inspire and equip others to engage with the Bible. It emphasizes sharing personal joy in God's Word and creating welcoming environments for those new to scripture, offering practical ways to study together and apply biblical truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rn9BmqznE4I1782https://my.truevi.com/watch/Hl7LtrWlvbQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hl7LtrWlvbQ/hqdefault.jpgA graduate reflects on fanning God's gift into flameA Doctor of Ministry graduate shares a personal reflection on the value of his theological education. He connects his experience to the biblical exhortation to "fan into flame the gift of God," describing how his studies rekindled his passion for ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hl7LtrWlvbQ390https://my.truevi.com/watch/zib4tpzQOighttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zib4tpzQOig/hqdefault.jpgThe nature of indwelling sin and the name of our victorThis sermon explores Romans 7:14-25, focusing on the nature of indwelling sin as both a persistent presence and a powerful force within believers. It emphasizes that while sin remains, Christ is the ultimate victor, offering deliverance and hope for a future free from its dominion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zib4tpzQOig1862https://my.truevi.com/watch/osrfvlF1EvIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/osrfvlF1EvI/hqdefault.jpgRomans 11: God's kindness and severityThis sermon explores Romans chapter 11, focusing on God's kindness and severity as revealed in His dealings with Israel and the Gentiles. It emphasizes that salvation is by God's gracious choice, not human works or ancestry, and highlights the irrevocable nature of God's gifts and calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/osrfvlF1EvI2384https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y5KTlfodXpkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y5KTlfodXpk/hqdefault.jpgRelying on Christ's sufficient grace in weaknessThis message explores the concept of weakness from a Christian perspective, drawing on Paul's experience in 2 Corinthians 12. It challenges the world's definition of strength and encourages believers to find Christ's power in their weaknesses, acknowledging the need for His grace and the support of others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y5KTlfodXpk1858https://my.truevi.com/watch/FHTcZTjNsIchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FHTcZTjNsIc/hqdefault.jpgReflecting on the 10th anniversary of the album "Prepare Him Room"David and Bob discuss the 10th anniversary of the Sovereign Grace Music album "Prepare Him Room." They explore the album's origins, its impact on their Christmas concerts, and the theological depth of its songs, emphasizing the Incarnation's significance beyond sentimentality.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FHTcZTjNsIc1965https://my.truevi.com/watch/hXOUVhGOT3khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hXOUVhGOT3k/hqdefault.jpgDon't give up on your callingThis message encourages listeners to persevere in their calling, even when facing challenges or uncertainty. It emphasizes the importance of continuing to seek God's guidance and spending time with Him daily to hear His voice clearly.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hXOUVhGOT3k4215https://my.truevi.com/watch/l9f4-rozyaYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l9f4-rozyaY/hqdefault.jpgBibleProject's 2024 plans and the making of the Sermon on the Mount seriesThis video outlines BibleProject's accomplishments in 2023, including new videos, app features, and localized content. It then details the multi-stage process of creating their videos, from scholarship and dialogue to animation and localization. The video culminates in the announcement of the 2024 release of a 10-part Sermon on the Mount video series and companion podcast.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l9f4-rozyaY1301https://my.truevi.com/watch/olYceKH0vTghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/olYceKH0vTg/hqdefault.jpgDr. Elliott Johnson reflects on 47 years of gratitude and God's guidanceDr. Elliott Johnson, retiring after 47 years at Dallas Theological Seminary, shares his gratitude for students, the seminary's heritage, and his colleagues. He recounts his journey from engineering to ministry, including starting Asian Theological Seminary, and emphasizes God's providential hand in his life's plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/olYceKH0vTg2250https://my.truevi.com/watch/Mj7ldoAsahchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mj7ldoAsahc/hqdefault.jpgThe Prince of Peace: Finding true peace in ChristThis episode explores the biblical concept of the Prince of Peace from Isaiah 9:6, contrasting worldly attempts at peace with the true peace found only in Jesus Christ. It features a testimony of how God's Word brought healing and peace to a woman who experienced a violent crime and mental breakdown.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mj7ldoAsahc1678https://my.truevi.com/watch/KYvctQScno4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KYvctQScno4/hqdefault.jpgTechnology's transformative role in biblical history and Christian lifeJohn Dyer, executive director of communications and educational technology at DTS, explores how technology, from language to the printing press, has shaped human experience and faith. He argues that technology is not neutral but a God-given, transformative force with both intended and unintended consequences, as seen throughout biblical history and church development.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KYvctQScno42036https://my.truevi.com/watch/D3SfGLR-OOEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D3SfGLR-OOE/hqdefault.jpgAnnouncements and worship at New Hope OahuThis video features a series of announcements from New Hope Oahu, including information about Operation Christmas Child, Christmas service times, and a survey for 2025 vision. It also includes a worship segment with several songs and a message about calling on God in post-election times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D3SfGLR-OOE6437https://my.truevi.com/watch/aEY9-6LE4SMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aEY9-6LE4SM/hqdefault.jpgRebuilding and opposition in Nehemiah 4This message explores Nehemiah chapter 4, focusing on the rebuilding of the wall and the opposition faced. It highlights how Nehemiah responds to both verbal and physical threats through prayer and action, offering insights into navigating challenges in faith and life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aEY9-6LE4SM5401https://my.truevi.com/watch/l4C3b8s9LoMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l4C3b8s9LoM/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God's presence when we are not in controlThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus sending out the 70 disciples, highlighting the vulnerability and lack of control they experienced. It draws parallels to contemporary life, encouraging listeners to find peace and joy by trusting in God's presence and relinquishing the need to control uncontrollable circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l4C3b8s9LoM958https://my.truevi.com/watch/NiGtJpGtvX0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NiGtJpGtvX0/hqdefault.jpgThe hope of Jesus' returnThis message explores the Christian belief in Jesus' promised return, emphasizing that this event provides hope amidst life's difficulties. It highlights that Jesus' second coming will involve judging the nations and restoring creation to its intended glory, a truth consistently proclaimed by Christians for nearly 2,000 years.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NiGtJpGtvX0315https://my.truevi.com/watch/7x_PKMkTltghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7x_PKMkTltg/hqdefault.jpgExamining the orthopraxy of contemporary church practicesThis segment critically analyzes the orthopraxy of churches that incorporate secular music and cultural trends to attract attendees. It questions whether these methods align with biblical principles for worship and evangelism, emphasizing the connection between right belief (orthodoxy) and right doing (orthopraxy).https://www.youtube.com/embed/7x_PKMkTltg672https://my.truevi.com/watch/urRwDRraIGQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/urRwDRraIGQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Trinity and the cross: Did the Father abandon the Son?This discussion addresses the theological question of whether God the Father abandoned God the Son on the cross. It explores the doctrine of inseparable operations within the Trinity and clarifies how the Son experienced wrath and separation without a fundamental division in the Godhead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/urRwDRraIGQ4433https://my.truevi.com/watch/xcv3LO9bCPIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xcv3LO9bCPI/hqdefault.jpgPaul's prayer for the inner person in Ephesians 3Donald K. Campbell, President Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary, teaches on Paul's second prayer in Ephesians chapter 3. This prayer focuses on the spiritual condition of the inner person, not physical or material needs. Campbell outlines four requests within the prayer, which he describes as a staircase of spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcv3LO9bCPI1781https://my.truevi.com/watch/jmBuC-zN4Iwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jmBuC-zN4Iw/hqdefault.jpgThe benefits and limits of wisdom in Ecclesiastes 8This sermon explores Ecclesiastes chapter 8, highlighting how wisdom enables a person to live well in this world, particularly in relationships with authority. However, it also emphasizes that wisdom has limitations, as it cannot explain everything, know the future, control the present, or eliminate injustices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jmBuC-zN4Iw2764https://my.truevi.com/watch/yrteC89oIAchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yrteC89oIAc/hqdefault.jpgThe art of adaptation and third cultureThis presentation explores the concept of "third culture" as a mindset for leaders to love, learn, and serve in any cultural context, even amidst pain and discomfort. It emphasizes the importance of adaptation, drawing parallels to Jesus's ministry and the need for a new language and redefinition of "neighbor" in contemporary ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yrteC89oIAc1581https://my.truevi.com/watch/IRUz3nW-fn8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IRUz3nW-fn8/hqdefault.jpgTimeless wisdom: Four sources of wonder in lifeThis message explores four sources of wonder in life as described in Proverbs 30:18-19. The speaker emphasizes that God created the world not only for utility but also as an inexhaustible source of wonder and pleasure for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRUz3nW-fn86421https://my.truevi.com/watch/mDpV2SYAxochttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mDpV2SYAxoc/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah 53: The suffering and triumph of God's servantThis video explores Isaiah 53, a prophetic passage written hundreds of years before Jesus' birth, detailing the suffering, death, and resurrection of God's servant. It explains how this servant, Jesus, takes on the sins of humanity, offering forgiveness and a new relationship with God through penal substitutionary atonement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mDpV2SYAxoc718https://my.truevi.com/watch/exDM-7N-elMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/exDM-7N-elM/hqdefault.jpgHungering and thirsting for righteousnessPastor David Daly continues a series on the Beatitudes, focusing on Matthew 5:6. He discusses what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness and how this aligns with God's priorities, especially concerning those on the margins of society.https://www.youtube.com/embed/exDM-7N-elM4551https://my.truevi.com/watch/yABsrVeoAiIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yABsrVeoAiI/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical definition of marriageThis segment addresses a listener's question about the biblical definition of marriage, particularly concerning a son living with a woman without a formal ceremony. It explores what the Bible definitively states about marriage, from Genesis through the New Testament, and acknowledges the historical and cultural variations in how marriage ceremonies have been conducted.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yABsrVeoAiI705https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ckb_jEuW7k8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ckb_jEuW7k8/hqdefault.jpgReturn to God for a renewed visionThis message encourages listeners to return to God, emphasizing that a renewed spiritual awareness and a biblical vision are essential for navigating contemporary challenges. It highlights the importance of repentance and aligning with God's perspective to experience His power and presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ckb_jEuW7k83629https://my.truevi.com/watch/bknvkxstsXEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bknvkxstsXE/hqdefault.jpgPastor Jenkins shares a personal story about dashed dreamsPastor Jenkins recounts a deeply personal story about his daughter's dashed dreams of becoming a college basketball coach. He reflects on the challenge of comforting her in her disappointment, despite having counseled many others through similar struggles. This narrative highlights the universal experience of facing unfulfilled aspirations and the search for hope amidst frustration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bknvkxstsXE7610https://my.truevi.com/watch/bEpusH7Z1xAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bEpusH7Z1xA/hqdefault.jpgIncongruity and inappropriateness in Micah's condemnation of JudahThis message explores the prophet Micah's condemnation of Judah, highlighting the incongruity of certain actions and the absolute inappropriateness of others. It draws parallels between historical examples and the spiritual state of those who claim to serve God but act contrary to His will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bEpusH7Z1xA992https://my.truevi.com/watch/HeR9UaY2DAghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HeR9UaY2DAg/hqdefault.jpgThe ultimate act of mercy: Incarnation and intercessionThis sermon explores the concept of mercy, drawing parallels between the biblical understanding of 'hesed' and the acts of incarnation and intercession. It emphasizes that true mercy involves experiencing the pain of others and ultimately points to the sacrifice of Christ on the cross.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HeR9UaY2DAg1628https://my.truevi.com/watch/BMdj1UvXB20https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BMdj1UvXB20/hqdefault.jpgPuritan discipleship in the home: Marriage and parentingThis message explores the Puritan understanding of discipleship within the home, focusing on marriage as a means of mutual discipleship and parenting as a means of multiplying disciples. It draws on Ephesians 5 and 6 to illustrate how Puritans viewed the home as a 'little church' where spiritual growth is nurtured.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BMdj1UvXB202867https://my.truevi.com/watch/qKqJ89T-DKUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qKqJ89T-DKU/hqdefault.jpgThe gift of prophecy: Aligning God's people to ChristThis message explores the spiritual gift of prophecy, defining it as a supernatural ability to communicate divine revelation. The speaker differentiates between Old Testament prophets, New Testament prophecy, and New Testament prophets, emphasizing that prophecy's purpose is to align God's people to Christ and equip them for His mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qKqJ89T-DKU4441https://my.truevi.com/watch/sjV69uOQ7Uchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sjV69uOQ7Uc/hqdefault.jpgUnleashing giftedness for community benefitThis discussion explores how churches can empower individuals to utilize their unique gifts beyond traditional church roles, emphasizing the importance of meaningful work in the community. It highlights the potential for faith to impact daily life and work, even in mundane situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sjV69uOQ7Uc1815https://my.truevi.com/watch/EBLvWqGVe3chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EBLvWqGVe3c/hqdefault.jpgThe commander of the Lord's armyThis sermon explores Joshua's encounter with the commander of the Lord's army in Joshua 5:13-15. It emphasizes that God is not aligned with our plans but calls us to align with His kingdom and surrender to His will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EBLvWqGVe3c1438https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ri0o2D0Pmashttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ri0o2D0Pmas/hqdefault.jpgMoses and Aaron: God's plan to free his peopleThis children's Bible story recounts how God called Moses through a burning bush and tasked him with leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite Moses's fear, God provided his brother Aaron to assist him in confronting Pharaoh and ultimately freeing God's people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ri0o2D0Pmas402https://my.truevi.com/watch/FeszZRwtQUghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FeszZRwtQUg/hqdefault.jpgThe good life with technology: What we really desireThis forum explores the difference between immediate gratification and lasting satisfaction in a technological world. It challenges the notion of parenting by limits and instead focuses on what humans truly desire, contrasting the patterns of consumption and addiction with the enduring satisfaction found in disciplined practice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FeszZRwtQUg6645https://my.truevi.com/watch/FYLn3uh-Oi8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FYLn3uh-Oi8/hqdefault.jpgLove releases dreamsThis sermon explores how sacrificial love creates an environment where dreams can flourish, drawing parallels between Joseph's story, David's leadership, and personal testimonies. It emphasizes that love, like a greenhouse, nurtures potential and allows individuals to become dream-releasers for others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FYLn3uh-Oi81990https://my.truevi.com/watch/ofnnteSicowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ofnnteSicow/hqdefault.jpgJohn 13:1-38: Jesus's final night with his disciplesThis message explores John 13:1-38, focusing on Jesus's last evening with his disciples before the cross. The passage highlights Jesus's mental and emotional state, his example of servanthood through foot washing, and the prophecy of Judas's betrayal. It emphasizes the importance of humility and service within the Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofnnteSicow3683https://my.truevi.com/watch/oeQzrSvY1U0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oeQzrSvY1U0/hqdefault.jpgThe irony of the Christmas storyThis Christmas Eve service explores the profound irony woven throughout the gospel message, from the shepherds' awe-inspiring encounter to Mary's unexpected favor and the humble birth of Jesus in a manger. It highlights how God's love and salvation are revealed in ways that defy human expectation, offering hope and grace amidst our unworthiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeQzrSvY1U03516https://my.truevi.com/watch/n3eu0gI0sTYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n3eu0gI0sTY/hqdefault.jpgRevelation 10: God's sovereignty and goodness in the interludeThis sermon explores Revelation chapter 10, focusing on the interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets. It highlights God's sovereignty and goodness towards mankind, even in moments of pause, and emphasizes that God's plan includes giving humanity every chance to repent.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n3eu0gI0sTY1901https://my.truevi.com/watch/zRGuiZ2tgYUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zRGuiZ2tgYU/hqdefault.jpgThe good news of Christmas: God's provision for salvationThis Christmas worship service explores the good news of God's provision for salvation through Jesus Christ. It highlights that while humanity's sin separates us from God, His love led Him to send His Son, Jesus, to offer forgiveness and everlasting life to all who believe. The message emphasizes that Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection fulfill ancient prophecies, providing sure evidence for His role as Savior.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zRGuiZ2tgYU5363https://my.truevi.com/watch/YjRFqFwPUr8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YjRFqFwPUr8/hqdefault.jpgGod sees beyond our imaginationThis message explores the human tendency to rely on personal perspective and feelings as truth, contrasting it with God's all-encompassing perspective. Using the biblical account of Samuel anointing David, it illustrates how God's vision extends far beyond human understanding and imagination, even in seemingly impossible situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YjRFqFwPUr82153https://my.truevi.com/watch/f7QJR08Pt4Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f7QJR08Pt4Y/hqdefault.jpgThe heart of the narrow and broad waysThis message re-examines Matthew 7:13-14, challenging traditional interpretations that focus on external behavior. It argues that Jesus' teaching on the narrow and broad ways, when viewed within the broader context of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizes the internal posture of the heart rather than outward actions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f7QJR08Pt4Y1648https://my.truevi.com/watch/Kj2JoSRptBohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kj2JoSRptBo/hqdefault.jpgThe authority Paul claims, the identity Paul signals, and the greeting Paul bestowsThis sermon begins a new series on Colossians, focusing on the opening verses of chapter 1. The speaker discusses the authority Paul claims as an apostle, the identity of believers as saints and faithful brothers in Christ, and the grace and peace Paul bestows in his greeting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kj2JoSRptBo4262https://my.truevi.com/watch/wbcRvi9Auwwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wbcRvi9Auww/hqdefault.jpgThe challenges and demands of biblical expositionThis presentation outlines the challenges and demands of biblical exposition, emphasizing the need to move beyond impressionistic preaching and academic exegesis. It highlights the importance of contextualization, exegesis, and theological reflection to ensure that sermons are rooted in the text and ultimately point to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wbcRvi9Auww3413https://my.truevi.com/watch/zqDFtsYKyP0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zqDFtsYKyP0/hqdefault.jpgTrillia Newbell discusses women's ministry and racial diversity in the churchTrillia Newbell, director of community outreach at the ERLC, shares insights on developing women in the church and fostering multi-ethnic congregations. She emphasizes the importance of equipping women for ministry and addressing racial partiality through prayer and intentional outreach.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zqDFtsYKyP01906https://my.truevi.com/watch/nXpIiLnp60shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nXpIiLnp60s/hqdefault.jpgC.S. Lewis on the difference between forgiveness and excusingPastor Jim Thomas discusses C.S. Lewis's insights on forgiveness, distinguishing it from excusing. Lewis explains that forgiveness acknowledges wrongdoing and accepts an apology, while excusing suggests no blame. The message emphasizes that true repentance involves confessing the inexcusable to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nXpIiLnp60s558https://my.truevi.com/watch/Sgrv6QMQagMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sgrv6QMQagM/hqdefault.jpgGod's moral perfection and its implicationsThis sermon explores God's attribute of moral perfection, emphasizing that God cannot sin and is perfect in all His ways, thoughts, and actions. It addresses common objections regarding the existence of evil in the world and discusses how God's perfection is a communicable attribute that believers are called to reflect.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sgrv6QMQagM3276https://my.truevi.com/watch/89QY1qfnweQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/89QY1qfnweQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit sends Barnabas and Saul on their first missionary journeyThis reflection centers on Pentecost and God's love for all nations, as demonstrated through scripture. It recounts the story of Paul's first missionary journey, highlighting how the Holy Spirit sent Barnabas and Saul to preach God's word, leading to the conversion of Governor Sergius Paulus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/89QY1qfnweQ1041https://my.truevi.com/watch/m2smBt6I6E4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m2smBt6I6E4/hqdefault.jpgLiving for God's will amidst suffering and persecutionThis sermon explores 1 Peter 4, focusing on Peter's instructions for believers to arm themselves with Christ's purpose, live for God's will, and be prepared for suffering and persecution. It emphasizes the purifying effect of suffering and the importance of fervent love, hospitality, and using spiritual gifts to glorify God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/m2smBt6I6E43013https://my.truevi.com/watch/QJSIJ0eZD2Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QJSIJ0eZD2A/hqdefault.jpgJesus cleanses the temple during Holy WeekThis devotional reflects on the second day of Holy Week, when Jesus cleansed the temple. It explores the scriptural accounts of this event, highlighting how Jesus confronted the profaning of a place meant for prayer and worship. The message emphasizes the importance of true worship over self-interest and disinterest.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJSIJ0eZD2A317https://my.truevi.com/watch/5KCHNfXYBlchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5KCHNfXYBlc/hqdefault.jpgColorado Session 3, 2025: Graduation ceremony and student reflectionsThis video captures the graduation ceremony for Summit Ministries' Colorado Session 3, 2025. Speakers reflect on the students' growth and challenge them to live out their faith. Students share personal testimonies about their transformative experiences at Summit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5KCHNfXYBlc4501https://my.truevi.com/watch/dxHou6VH-Ekhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dxHou6VH-Ek/hqdefault.jpgFirst Presbyterian Church Columbia: January 2, 2022 8:30 AM ServiceThis service from First Presbyterian Church Columbia includes announcements, a call to worship, congregational singing, and prayers. The ordination and installation of elders and deacons is a significant part of the service, with a focus on the qualifications and roles of these church offices as described in 1 Timothy chapter 3.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dxHou6VH-Ek5336https://my.truevi.com/watch/HUSCSH_gj5Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HUSCSH_gj5E/hqdefault.jpgThe blessing of remembering what God has done and who you are in ChristThis sermon explores the spiritual principle of remembering, drawing from Ephesians 2:11-15. It emphasizes the importance of recalling God's past actions and understanding one's identity in Christ to cultivate humility, gratitude, hope, and dependence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HUSCSH_gj5E2602https://my.truevi.com/watch/_p_hQKssinIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_p_hQKssinI/hqdefault.jpgWorship as a daily spiritual practiceThis message explores worship as a multifaceted spiritual practice that extends beyond music or Sunday services. It emphasizes worship as continually prioritizing Jesus above all else, offering practical tools for daily engagement, and highlighting the transformative fruits of this discipline.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_p_hQKssinI533https://my.truevi.com/watch/2E_z_OIY7rwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2E_z_OIY7rw/hqdefault.jpgMore than conquerors: Nothing can separate us from the love of GodThis devotional reflects on Romans 8, emphasizing that no suffering, hardship, or worldly power can separate believers from God's love in Christ Jesus. It encourages viewers to consider suffering as a gift that allows identification with Christ and to embrace their identity as more than conquerors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2E_z_OIY7rw750https://my.truevi.com/watch/hZh4eB_MrOghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hZh4eB_MrOg/hqdefault.jpgBiblical framework for navigating conflictMark Erikson and Jeff Myers discuss two passages from Matthew that provide a framework for understanding and engaging in conflict. They explore the nuances of who is at fault and the responsibilities of each party in pursuing reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hZh4eB_MrOg4039https://my.truevi.com/watch/BA-BLH3H_qEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BA-BLH3H_qE/hqdefault.jpgSalvation's fruit: Hope-filled and holyThis sermon, the final in the "Living Hope" series, explores First Peter chapter 1, verses 13-25. It emphasizes that Christians, transformed by the gospel, become hope-filled and holy, cross-centered and reverently fearful, and anchored in God's word and loving toward one another.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BA-BLH3H_qE2341https://my.truevi.com/watch/_VK15XNXgEohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_VK15XNXgEo/hqdefault.jpgDecember 7: God's thoughts are not our thoughtsThis Advent devotional for December 7th reflects on Isaiah 55, emphasizing that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours. It encourages listeners to incline their ears to God so their souls may live, especially when feeling weary or unsure of God's compassion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_VK15XNXgEo847https://my.truevi.com/watch/O7kB0CBounUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O7kB0CBounU/hqdefault.jpgGod embraces the excluded through the Spirit, scripture, and baptismThis sermon explores how God embraces those who are excluded, drawing lessons from the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts chapter 8. It highlights three ways God accomplishes this: through the work of the Holy Spirit, through the accurate understanding and explanation of scripture, and through the sacrament of baptism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O7kB0CBounU1993https://my.truevi.com/watch/2WMJengDPoQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2WMJengDPoQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's unrelenting grace for undeserving peopleThis sermon explores how God's character, marked by unrelenting grace, is consistently revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Using the story of Jonah and the Ninevites, it illustrates God's willingness to offer second chances and proactive mercy to all, regardless of their past actions or perceived worthiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2WMJengDPoQ2003https://my.truevi.com/watch/uh5Q7TDR-hEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uh5Q7TDR-hE/hqdefault.jpgThe boundless reach of redemptionThis sermon explores the boundless reach of God's redemption through the story of Jesus healing the demon-possessed men in Matthew 8:28-34. It highlights God's divine initiative of sovereign grace and emphasizes that no one is beyond the saving power of Jesus, regardless of their circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uh5Q7TDR-hE2891https://my.truevi.com/watch/XuLESskdx_whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XuLESskdx_w/hqdefault.jpgPaul Washer shares a humorous story about his wife and tripletsDuring an interview, Paul Washer's phone rings, leading to a lighthearted conversation about his family. He recounts a funny story about his wife's reaction to his exhaustion and the surprising news of expecting triplets.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XuLESskdx_w350https://my.truevi.com/watch/7C0wmIn_3aghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7C0wmIn_3ag/hqdefault.jpgDo not slander anyoneThis message explores the negative reactions Paul and Barnabas faced while preaching in Antioch, including jealousy, contradiction, and abuse. It draws parallels to modern culture's tendency to defame others and emphasizes the biblical command to slander no one, recognizing the inherent value of every individual as created in God's image.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7C0wmIn_3ag369https://my.truevi.com/watch/BYdwlcxxuNUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BYdwlcxxuNU/hqdefault.jpgWhat made Jesus angry and sad in Luke 19This message explores the emotions of Jesus as depicted in Luke chapter 19, specifically focusing on what caused Him to weep and what provoked His anger. It delves into the context of Palm Sunday and Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, revealing His reactions to the events unfolding around Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BYdwlcxxuNU2646https://my.truevi.com/watch/CEW91CvenDchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CEW91CvenDc/hqdefault.jpgJesus cleanses the temple and weeps over JerusalemThis message explores Jesus' actions in the temple, driving out money changers, and his weeping over Jerusalem. It draws parallels between these events and the need for personal spiritual cleansing, emphasizing the importance of dealing with sin at its source.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CEW91CvenDc2689https://my.truevi.com/watch/kPQCNfh6inIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kPQCNfh6inI/hqdefault.jpgA Muslim woman considers the Christian gospelA Muslim woman discusses her beliefs with a street evangelist, who explains the Christian gospel using the Ten Commandments. She considers the concepts of sin, God's judgment, and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPQCNfh6inI450https://my.truevi.com/watch/6dAIt0za-vchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6dAIt0za-vc/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort explains the biblical definition of a broken spirit and a contrite heartRay Comfort explains that God desires a broken spirit, which means yielding one's life and ceasing rebellion, and a contrite heart, which is being truly sorry for sins. He illustrates these concepts using analogies of breaking a wild horse and a judge showing mercy to a contrite criminal.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6dAIt0za-vc789https://my.truevi.com/watch/U4a_gGvpL3ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U4a_gGvpL3o/hqdefault.jpgGod is doing a new thing in HawaiiThis message shares how God is moving through various ministries at New Hope Oahu, including youth camps, marketplace ministry, and vacation Bible school. It encourages listeners to engage, enhearten, and be expectant of God's work in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U4a_gGvpL3o6647https://my.truevi.com/watch/q_LVvOQ_I6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/q_LVvOQ_I6Y/hqdefault.jpgThe most hated woman in America: Madeleine Murray O'HairThis video discusses Madeleine Murray O'Hair, an atheist who successfully campaigned against prayer in public schools and challenged religious references in public life. It highlights her controversial actions and personal life, including her son's conversion to Christianity and her tragic death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q_LVvOQ_I6Y1328https://my.truevi.com/watch/5QgEHil7urchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5QgEHil7urc/hqdefault.jpgFive destructive and five healthy responses when it feels too lateThis message explores the four most discouraging words in the English language: "It's just too late." It identifies five destructive responses people have when facing this feeling, such as looking only at circumstances and blaming others. The message then offers five healthy responses, including not fearing and relying on God's promises, to navigate such challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5QgEHil7urc2789https://my.truevi.com/watch/jzFWyVQtivchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jzFWyVQtivc/hqdefault.jpgIs abortion wrong: Autonomy versus humanityThis video explores the question of whether abortion is wrong by examining the arguments surrounding a woman's autonomy and the humanity of the unborn. It delves into scientific, developmental, and theological perspectives to address the core question of whether a fetus is a 'baby or a blob.' The discussion also considers the value of those who have been impacted by abortion, emphasizing a message of love and forgiveness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jzFWyVQtivc678https://my.truevi.com/watch/B_SpNbHggY0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B_SpNbHggY0/hqdefault.jpgThe power of speech: Death and life in the tongueThis message explores the profound impact of our words, drawing from Proverbs 18:21. It highlights how speech holds the power to bring both death and life, emphasizing the importance of wise communication in all aspects of our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_SpNbHggY06424https://my.truevi.com/watch/crZ_1iO_GPAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/crZ_1iO_GPA/hqdefault.jpgThe story of Jonah: The heart of humanity, the heart of God, and the heart of ChristThis sermon explores the book of Jonah, highlighting the prophet's hard heart and rebellion in contrast to the repentant hearts of other characters. It reveals God's unexpected grace and relentless pursuit of all people, ultimately foreshadowing the work of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/crZ_1iO_GPA6384https://my.truevi.com/watch/zzKraMAU6BMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zzKraMAU6BM/hqdefault.jpgChristian response to insult and physical assaultThis segment explores the Christian response to insult, drawing on biblical principles like turning the other cheek. It also differentiates this from the Christian's role in physical self-defense and the protection of family, examining what true Christian chivalry entails.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zzKraMAU6BM715https://my.truevi.com/watch/HRjr7sjN3mshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HRjr7sjN3ms/hqdefault.jpgThe hope of the gospel at CostcoA street preacher shares the hope of the gospel with people waiting in line at Costco. He explains how the Ten Commandments reveal our need for a Savior and how Jesus paid the fine for our sins, offering everlasting life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HRjr7sjN3ms740https://my.truevi.com/watch/KC37GWFnHTshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KC37GWFnHTs/hqdefault.jpgEvangelizing Jesus style: Building bridges and sharing your testimonyPastor Greg Laurie teaches how to evangelize effectively by building bridges, lovingly entering others' worlds, asking questions, sharing personal testimonies, and clearly inviting people to accept Jesus. He illustrates these points with the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, emphasizing the importance of tact and adapting to individual situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KC37GWFnHTs1617https://my.truevi.com/watch/JSiiO4QAIiUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JSiiO4QAIiU/hqdefault.jpgBook recommendations for Christian womenThis video offers a selection of book recommendations for Christian women, emphasizing that reading should supplement, not replace, Bible study. The speaker reviews titles like "A Disruptive Faith" by A.W. Tozer, a biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and "131 Christians Everyone Should Know," highlighting their value for spiritual growth and understanding.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JSiiO4QAIiU730https://my.truevi.com/watch/LQ5gps8eoq0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LQ5gps8eoq0/hqdefault.jpgNew Hope Oahu: Easter celebration of Jesus' resurrectionThis video captures New Hope Oahu's Easter celebration, featuring worship, dance, and multiple pastors speaking. The service emphasizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its significance for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LQ5gps8eoq07927https://my.truevi.com/watch/bu7_317Eph0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bu7_317Eph0/hqdefault.jpgFaltering saints held by a faithful God in Genesis 20This sermon explores Abraham's repeated sin in Genesis 20, highlighting that even spiritual heroes are flawed and can fall into old temptations. It emphasizes God's unwavering sovereignty and grace, which protect His promises despite human failure, and underscores the importance of prayer as a constant response.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bu7_317Eph02599https://my.truevi.com/watch/SrgYC3IBihMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SrgYC3IBihM/hqdefault.jpgFive truths for living as a last days believerPastor Greg Laurie begins a new series, "The End of the World: What Does the Bible Say?" He shares five truths from James 5 on how to live as a believer awaiting Christ's return. These truths include being patient, standing in unity, being aware of the afterlife, being courageous, and being trusting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SrgYC3IBihM1656https://my.truevi.com/watch/tScPGv02qWYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tScPGv02qWY/hqdefault.jpgGod honors the faith of his peopleThis message emphasizes that God honors the faith of His people, even when circumstances or leadership may be imperfect. It encourages believers to serve, support, give, reach out, and pray, highlighting that these actions are expressions of faith that God will honor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tScPGv02qWY2268https://my.truevi.com/watch/J6rs3v8_pckhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/J6rs3v8_pck/hqdefault.jpgIt's all how you look at things: God's perspective on problemsPastor Greg Laurie discusses how our perspective on life's challenges, or "giants," is crucial. He emphasizes that understanding God's greatness allows us to view our problems in their proper, smaller context, rather than letting problems overshadow our view of God. This message draws lessons from the Israelites' wilderness wanderings and their reaction to the giants in the Promised Land.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J6rs3v8_pck1510https://my.truevi.com/watch/sPx4QanW3-Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sPx4QanW3-A/hqdefault.jpgDiscussing the pledge of allegiance, the word 'awesome,' and witnessing to a traumatized familyThis episode features a discussion on whether Christians should pledge allegiance to the flag and the use of the word 'awesome.' The hosts also address a viewer's question about how to minister to a family traumatized by suicide and abuse.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sPx4QanW3-A1730https://my.truevi.com/watch/cXe7RXEBYy8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cXe7RXEBYy8/hqdefault.jpgDouglas Wilson on CS Lewis's PerelandraDouglas Wilson lectures on C.S. Lewis's second book of The Ransom Trilogy, Perelandra. He discusses the book's themes, including the nature of good and evil, the concept of 'transposition,' and Lewis's Christian Platonism, which makes righteousness tangible.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cXe7RXEBYy82764https://my.truevi.com/watch/y3XCaUkOPwYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y3XCaUkOPwY/hqdefault.jpgThe over-romanticized view of motherhood and its dangersThis discussion explores the tendency among some conservative Christians to over-romanticize motherhood, often in reaction to feminism. It examines how this idealized vision, reminiscent of Norman Rockwell or Victorian eras, often omits the practical, messy realities of daily mothering. The conversation highlights the potential for discouragement and feelings of failure when young mothers encounter the stark contrast between this idealized image and their actual experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y3XCaUkOPwY405https://my.truevi.com/watch/0vGvMMAkW-ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0vGvMMAkW-o/hqdefault.jpgTen ways to ruin your life according to ProverbsThis video outlines ten ways individuals can make missteps that lead to regret and ruin, drawing wisdom from the book of Proverbs. It covers pitfalls such as believing ideas have no consequences, living outside one's means, feeding addictions, choosing foolish companions, and tolerating evil.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0vGvMMAkW-o400https://my.truevi.com/watch/6nUZM6DLW0khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6nUZM6DLW0k/hqdefault.jpgCollege students discuss sin, judgment, and salvationThree college students share their views on the afterlife, God's existence, and how to achieve everlasting life. They consider the Ten Commandments, the nature of sin, and the concept of God's mercy through Jesus' sacrifice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6nUZM6DLW0k485https://my.truevi.com/watch/7F_Bbjfe4gEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7F_Bbjfe4gE/hqdefault.jpgAng pamantayan ng Diyos para sa kabutihan at ang tanging paraan upang makapunta sa langitAng video na ito ay nagpapaliwanag na ang pamantayan ng Diyos para sa kabutihan ay ang Kanyang mga utos, hindi ang paghahambing sa ibang tao. Ipinapakita nito na ang lahat ay nagkasala at karapat-dapat sa impyerno, ngunit mayroong isang paraan upang makamit ang buhay na walang hanggan sa pamamagitan ni Hesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7F_Bbjfe4gE319https://my.truevi.com/watch/qFEqmCs0Wowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qFEqmCs0Wow/hqdefault.jpgThe Kermit Gosnell verdict and the hypocrisy of abortion lawsRay Comfort and Miguel discuss the recent Kermit Gosnell murder verdict, highlighting the hypocrisy of laws that differentiate between killing a baby inside or outside the womb. They emphasize that life is life, regardless of location, and share a powerful testimony from a rape survivor who chose abortion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qFEqmCs0Wow1718https://my.truevi.com/watch/6d_OXztBicwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6d_OXztBicw/hqdefault.jpgGod's perfect timing and Mary's surrenderThis sermon explores God's perfect timing in sending Jesus, highlighting the historical preparations like Pax Romana, Roman roads, and Koine Greek. It contrasts Zechariah's doubt with Mary's surrender to God's will, emphasizing that God's plan is always better, even when it requires personal sacrifice and obedience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6d_OXztBicw2250https://my.truevi.com/watch/XjrLv5kCGqghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XjrLv5kCGqg/hqdefault.jpgThe conundrum of Psalm 44This message explores Psalm 44, a unique and anguished lament that questions why bad things happen to God's people despite their faithfulness. The speaker highlights the psalm's unparalleled nature in expressing anguish towards God and its historical significance for the Jewish people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XjrLv5kCGqg2438https://my.truevi.com/watch/9r-qvA9OxO4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9r-qvA9OxO4/hqdefault.jpgGod's answer to fear, worry, and anxiety, part 3This message concludes a three-part series on overcoming fear, worry, and anxiety. Drawing from Matthew 6 and Philippians 4, it offers ten biblical tips for believers to combat these struggles. The speaker emphasizes trusting God's providence and replacing anxious thoughts with godly ones.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9r-qvA9OxO42416https://my.truevi.com/watch/fMpJQpbQlk0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fMpJQpbQlk0/hqdefault.jpgTheology of sin through Genesis 1-11This lecture introduces the doctrine of sin by examining its biblical theology as presented in Genesis 1-11. It builds upon the understanding of man's creation and purpose, highlighting the potential for sin established in Genesis 2:15-17 with the test of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fMpJQpbQlk05664https://my.truevi.com/watch/pDyOhj_mdLMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pDyOhj_mdLM/hqdefault.jpgThe doctrine of the church: Sacraments and ordinancesThis session introduces the doctrine of the church, focusing on the distinction between sacraments and ordinances. It explores various Christian views on their definition, efficacy, and number, including Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, and Baptist perspectives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDyOhj_mdLM809https://my.truevi.com/watch/wToYcJcmgyMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wToYcJcmgyM/hqdefault.jpg心配に勝利する: 神に目を向けるこのメッセージでは、心配が私たちの行動を麻痺させ、信仰を損なうことを指摘します。心配を神に委ね、神の約束を受け入れ、神ご自身に目を向けることで、心配を克服し、人生に癒しと導きをもたらすことができると語ります。https://www.youtube.com/embed/wToYcJcmgyM2134https://my.truevi.com/watch/67U53KnV-5Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/67U53KnV-5Q/hqdefault.jpgRepentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvationThis video presents a direct evangelistic appeal, outlining humanity's sinful nature through the Ten Commandments and emphasizing the inability of religion to save. It then explains how Jesus Christ's death and resurrection provide the only path to forgiveness and eternal life, urging immediate repentance and trust in Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/67U53KnV-5Q350https://my.truevi.com/watch/UFFcEu1rAL0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UFFcEu1rAL0/hqdefault.jpgMaking a personal growth plan for spiritual maturityThis message emphasizes the importance of intentionality and discipline in spiritual growth, contrasting it with the deceptive allure of 'hyper reality.' It outlines a practical, multi-faceted personal growth plan, encouraging believers to actively participate in their spiritual development through celebration, connection, contribution, and specialized disciplines.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFFcEu1rAL01850https://my.truevi.com/watch/9OoC2N_1PP4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9OoC2N_1PP4/hqdefault.jpgLa fe que mueve a la misiónEl pastor Fredy Quintanilla comparte su experiencia misionera en Perú, llevando la palabra de Dios a comunidades aisladas. A través de la historia del paralítico de Capernaúm, se enfatiza la importancia de la fe y la acción para llevar a otros a Jesús, tanto en misiones lejanas como en el entorno cercano.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OoC2N_1PP43369https://my.truevi.com/watch/_E0lXupxl2Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_E0lXupxl2Y/hqdefault.jpgThe sealing of the Spirit and eternal securityThis lecture examines the sealing of the Spirit, emphasizing it as an unbreakable mark of ownership and protection given at conversion. It highlights that this sealing is the basis for eternal security and is not an experience to be sought after, but a divine fact for every believer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_E0lXupxl2Y4803https://my.truevi.com/watch/GoIwmzz-Orghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GoIwmzz-Org/hqdefault.jpgThe sanctity of life and the danger of hatredPastor Greg Laurie addresses the hatred prevalent in our culture and its biblical implications, emphasizing that hatred is forbidden in scripture. He also discusses the sanctity of human life, from conception, and the biblical perspective on topics such as self-defense, capital punishment, and abortion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GoIwmzz-Org1632https://my.truevi.com/watch/00Hoq1CQd-ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/00Hoq1CQd-g/hqdefault.jpgLawyer Barry Arrington on materialism's impact on law and cultureAttorney Barry Arrington discusses the influence of materialism on American law and culture, tracing its impact from historical legal figures to contemporary societal issues. He explains how a materialist worldview, which posits that only matter exists, has shaped legal philosophy and contributed to tribalism and a crisis of meaning.https://www.youtube.com/embed/00Hoq1CQd-g3374https://my.truevi.com/watch/1qGPFEcJIkYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1qGPFEcJIkY/hqdefault.jpgThriving in Babylon: Playing great defense and sticking with God's playbookThis sermon, part one in a series on Ezekiel, explores how to thrive in a challenging world by playing great defense against cultural currents and adhering to God's Word. It emphasizes the importance of reading, studying, memorizing, meditating on, and applying scripture to navigate life's difficulties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1qGPFEcJIkY2241https://my.truevi.com/watch/d3rF1p7h7zUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d3rF1p7h7zU/hqdefault.jpgPaul's relationship with TimothyThis message explores the beginning of the relationship between the Apostle Paul and Timothy during Paul's second missionary journey. It highlights Timothy's background and the reasons for Paul's decision to have him circumcised, emphasizing the importance of the gospel message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d3rF1p7h7zU6123https://my.truevi.com/watch/3UZNODFx6FUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3UZNODFx6FU/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical basis of America's spiritual foundationsThis video highlights the historical and biblical influences on America's legal and national identity. It references the presence of Moses in the Supreme Court, the national motto "In God We Trust," and the use of the Bible in presidential oaths, demonstrating a long-standing connection between faith and the nation's founding principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3UZNODFx6FU722https://my.truevi.com/watch/VAyor5r4Kk4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VAyor5r4Kk4/hqdefault.jpgA New Testament scholar's journey from medical school to global theological partnershipsElizabeth Muru, a New Testament scholar and professor, shares her unexpected path from aspiring medical doctor to biblical scholar. She discusses the transformative power of global theological partnerships, highlighting how diverse perspectives enrich biblical interpretation and foster humility.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VAyor5r4Kk42554