https://my.truevi.com/watch/3-KwVXJZPkghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3-KwVXJZPkg/hqdefault.jpgThe challenge of unity in the body of ChristThis message explores the difficulties of maintaining unity within the Christian community. It highlights how personal ego, comparison, and a lack of vulnerability can hinder true fellowship. The speaker emphasizes the importance of humility and honoring others to foster a stronger, more unified body of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-KwVXJZPkg2456https://my.truevi.com/watch/WyPDcqHYHfUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WyPDcqHYHfU/hqdefault.jpgSarah's journey from New Age to Jesus and healingSarah recounts her spiritual journey from a legalistic upbringing to New Age practices, and ultimately to surrendering her life to Jesus. She shares how Jesus appeared to her during a New Age ritual, leading her to repentance, deliverance, and physical healing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WyPDcqHYHfU307https://my.truevi.com/watch/p7YZ1v9EF_shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/p7YZ1v9EF_s/hqdefault.jpgJesus understands our weaknessesThis message explores the biblical truth that Jesus, our high priest, fully understands human weaknesses and temptations because he experienced them himself. It emphasizes that because of his shared humanity, we can boldly approach God's throne to receive mercy and grace in our time of need.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p7YZ1v9EF_s1818https://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/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/e2EEeJaKN5ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e2EEeJaKN5o/hqdefault.jpgGod's will for your life is to make disciples of all nationsThis message explores the question, "What is God's will for my life?" It challenges the assumption of a single life path, asserting that God's will is bigger than individual plans. Instead, it proposes that God's will for all believers is to participate in His mission to redeem people from all nations for His glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e2EEeJaKN5o381https://my.truevi.com/watch/sf5BEM5C1Vkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sf5BEM5C1Vk/hqdefault.jpgEaster Sunday: The Eighth Day and the Risen LordThis Easter Sunday service celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the concept of the 'Eighth Day' as a new beginning beyond the completion of the week. The sermon explores Mary Magdalene's encounter at the empty tomb and Jesus' question, 'Whom are you looking for?', inviting reflection on our own search for the Risen Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sf5BEM5C1Vk3989https://my.truevi.com/watch/BUXXaT2xuWwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BUXXaT2xuWw/hqdefault.jpgGospel ministry consists of ordinary people proclaiming an extraordinary messageThis sermon explores the nature of genuine gospel ministry, emphasizing that it involves ordinary individuals entrusted with an invaluable message. The speaker explains how Paul's experiences, as described in 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, illustrate that God purposefully uses human weakness to demonstrate His surpassing power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BUXXaT2xuWw2386https://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/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/-HwCkN8PI64https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-HwCkN8PI64/hqdefault.jpgDeuteronomy's purpose and structure in Old Testament studiesThis lecture introduces the book of Deuteronomy, exploring its purpose and structure within Old Testament studies. It examines the historical context of ancient Near Eastern law codes and Hittite treaties, discussing how these influence the interpretation of Deuteronomy while also highlighting its unique aspects.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-HwCkN8PI644273https://my.truevi.com/watch/9NrHw-mJKC0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9NrHw-mJKC0/hqdefault.jpgThe law can only take us so far, but Jesus can bring us into the promised landThis podcast episode, recorded in Jordan, reflects on the spiritual truths found in the story of Moses and Joshua. It draws parallels between Moses, the lawgiver, and the law's inability to bring people into the promised land, contrasting this with Jesus's role in fulfilling God's promises and bringing salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9NrHw-mJKC0382https://my.truevi.com/watch/JTv6Wdj_Ntwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JTv6Wdj_Ntw/hqdefault.jpgShifting parenting from panic to peace of mindThis resource from Summit Ministries features Jason Jimenez sharing how Christian parents can model a steady, peaceful presence in their parenting. It addresses feelings of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm by focusing on God's comfort, hope, deliverance, and the power of prayer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JTv6Wdj_Ntw3373https://my.truevi.com/watch/v3lceL3hA44https://i.ytimg.com/vi/v3lceL3hA44/hqdefault.jpgThe hope of the gospel of Jesus ChristThis message explores the concept of hope through the contrasting stories of Saul and David, highlighting Saul's hopelessness apart from God and David's vindication. It emphasizes that the gospel offers an eternal hope that transforms our present lives and circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/v3lceL3hA445283https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nh5OnVov8YAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nh5OnVov8YA/hqdefault.jpgThe center of the gospel: Christ died for our sinsThis message emphasizes that the core of the gospel is Christ's substitutionary death for our sins, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. It distinguishes this central truth from various ways people come to faith and from good works, which are a response to the gospel, not the gospel itself.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nh5OnVov8YA2071https://my.truevi.com/watch/ujjOCMAWUDshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ujjOCMAWUDs/hqdefault.jpgEthical considerations for fetal tissue researchThis presentation explores the ethical framework for Christians to engage with complex moral issues, specifically focusing on the use of fetal organs and tissues for research. It reviews historical and legal contexts of human tissue use in medicine, including the Nuremberg Code and Belmont Report, and raises questions about current federal guidelines regarding fetal tissue donation after abortion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ujjOCMAWUDs3162https://my.truevi.com/watch/07VRn4F1QCYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/07VRn4F1QCY/hqdefault.jpgThe light is among you for a little while longerThis sermon explores Jesus's words in John 12:35, emphasizing the urgency of believing in Jesus while there is still opportunity. It highlights the importance of responding to God's word and embracing the light of Christ before it is too late.https://www.youtube.com/embed/07VRn4F1QCY2291https://my.truevi.com/watch/_GVhDz1jUQIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_GVhDz1jUQI/hqdefault.jpgTheistic personalism and the biblical concept of GodWilliam Lane Craig discusses the concept of theistic personalism, distinguishing it from classical Thomism and addressing criticisms regarding divine simplicity and God's intervention in the natural order. He argues that the biblical concept of God is personal and knowable, contrasting it with the Thomistic view of God's essence as existence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_GVhDz1jUQI1549https://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/u5rfK0Y_vtIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/u5rfK0Y_vtI/hqdefault.jpgDoug Wilson's journey to infant baptismDoug Wilson recounts the 'linchpin' moment that led him to change his views on baptism. He explains how his father's belief in covenant succession and the lack of New Testament passages supporting delayed baptism for children of believers influenced his theological shift.https://www.youtube.com/embed/u5rfK0Y_vtI550https://my.truevi.com/watch/I2IAkokBwGghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I2IAkokBwGg/hqdefault.jpgThe aboriginal sin of wanting to be our own GodThis message explores the foundational sin of humanity, tracing it back to the temptation to be like God. It argues that current societal issues stem from this desire for self-rule and the rejection of objective truth, leading to a "harvest" of negative consequences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I2IAkokBwGg552https://my.truevi.com/watch/fWBK7cLLJhshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fWBK7cLLJhs/hqdefault.jpgProductivity through plotting: A theological approach to wealth and technologyThis lecture, based on chapter 12 of his book "Ploductivity," explores a theological framework for understanding wealth and technology. Douglas Wilson argues that tools and technology are forms of wealth, and the Bible offers guidance on managing these blessings and resisting their temptations. He emphasizes that God created humans as tool-making creatures and that wealth, including technological advancements, increases responsibility rather than lightening burdens.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fWBK7cLLJhs3791https://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/Rl5jNcqr97Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rl5jNcqr97Q/hqdefault.jpgJesus is willing to healThis message challenges the belief that Jesus' willingness to heal is a sovereign choice, arguing that such a view is not biblical. It asserts that Jesus always healed those who came to him for healing and encourages believers to have faith in His willingness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rl5jNcqr97Q1476https://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/Wyq7RheYZ04https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wyq7RheYZ04/hqdefault.jpgA missionary's first encounter with witch doctors in MozambiqueA missionary recounts his terrifying first month in Mozambique, where he and his wife faced extreme isolation and a direct confrontation with three witch doctors. Despite feeling abandoned by God, a divine intervention through scripture empowered him in a spiritually dark place.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wyq7RheYZ04361https://my.truevi.com/watch/1jWaKbDh9Zshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1jWaKbDh9Zs/hqdefault.jpgPrivate prayer leads to deeper lifeThis sermon emphasizes the importance of private prayer as a pathway to a deeper relationship with God. Drawing from Luke 11 and Matthew 6, the speaker highlights Jesus's example of solitary prayer and the disciples' desire to learn from him. The message encourages listeners to cultivate intentional, undistracted communication with God in their personal lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1jWaKbDh9Zs4922https://my.truevi.com/watch/iWg8cc0SGCwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iWg8cc0SGCw/hqdefault.jpgBiblical generosity is a matter of the heartThis segment discusses how biblical generosity is not an accounting issue but rather a reflection of one's heart and gratitude for the cross. It highlights that God is interested in the heart behind giving, not just the amount.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iWg8cc0SGCw359https://my.truevi.com/watch/zpBmCDMR7zMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zpBmCDMR7zM/hqdefault.jpgAdvent invites us to seeThis sermon explores how Advent invites believers to look back with gratitude at Jesus' first coming, look forward with expectation to his second coming, and live with urgency in the present. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual sight in understanding God's past promises, future plans, and present call to mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zpBmCDMR7zM4869https://my.truevi.com/watch/hd4jemKUCW4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hd4jemKUCW4/hqdefault.jpgJesus' humble and loving leadershipThis sermon explores Jesus' approach to leadership, contrasting it with worldly expectations. It highlights Jesus' humility, servant heart, and willingness to suffer out of love, ultimately inviting listeners to embrace a similar path of servant leadership.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hd4jemKUCW41983https://my.truevi.com/watch/e_tajowowAghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e_tajowowAg/hqdefault.jpgChristians should question the secular idea of progressThis segment challenges the secular concept of "progress" often used to pressure Christians into abandoning their values. It encourages listeners to critically examine what is meant by progress and to recognize that not all change is inherently good. The discussion highlights how a focus on human-defined progress can lead to pride and a rejection of foundational truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e_tajowowAg696https://my.truevi.com/watch/P_bEOavuwvohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P_bEOavuwvo/hqdefault.jpgExamining claims that Jesus' virgin conception was borrowed from pagan mythsThis episode investigates the assertion that the virgin conception of Jesus was borrowed from other ancient mythologies. It analyzes the birth narratives of deities like Buddha, Horus, and Mithras, comparing them to the biblical account of Jesus' conception to determine if the alleged similarities are accurate and if borrowing occurred.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P_bEOavuwvo1572https://my.truevi.com/watch/xCPYS5A4tK0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xCPYS5A4tK0/hqdefault.jpgThe Good Shepherd is with usThis sermon explores the profound truth that God is with us, drawing insights from Psalm 23 and the Gospel of John. It emphasizes how the presence of God, like a Good Shepherd, transforms everything, offering comfort, guidance, and sustenance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xCPYS5A4tK04925https://my.truevi.com/watch/c0hft5ExZJ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c0hft5ExZJ4/hqdefault.jpgYou are not stuck in a problem; you are the problemThis message explores the idea that individuals are not merely victims of societal problems but are, in fact, contributors to them. It challenges the tendency to attribute blame externally and instead emphasizes personal culpability and the need for individual repentance, drawing on a theological perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c0hft5ExZJ4300https://my.truevi.com/watch/OUEEWTvoYV4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OUEEWTvoYV4/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah's vision of God's holiness and call to serviceThis message explores Isaiah's encounter with God's holiness in Isaiah chapter 6, highlighting the prophet's response of confession and subsequent cleansing. It emphasizes that true service to the Lord stems from reverence for God's greatness and a recognition of one's own unworthiness, leading to a readiness to serve.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OUEEWTvoYV42005https://my.truevi.com/watch/arrrn9Zpe6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/arrrn9Zpe6Y/hqdefault.jpgBeware of philosophy and empty deceitThis video discusses the dangers of philosophies and empty deceit that threaten Christian women today. It emphasizes the importance of discerning truth from lies, particularly concerning identity, and encourages women to adhere to God's word for their understanding of self and worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/arrrn9Zpe6Y428https://my.truevi.com/watch/JfbuPGvrO1shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JfbuPGvrO1s/hqdefault.jpgFasting as a spiritual disciplineThis sermon explores biblical fasting as a spiritual discipline, emphasizing its purpose for spiritual reasons rather than physical ones. It highlights that genuine fasting is linked with prayer and should be done for God alone, not for human recognition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JfbuPGvrO1s4489https://my.truevi.com/watch/5lmK4VQNgVchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5lmK4VQNgVc/hqdefault.jpg混乱した感情とメッセージの中で一つになる本メッセージは、人生における混乱した感情や矛盾したメッセージに直面した際に、どのように信仰を保ち、一つになることができるかを聖書に基づいて探求します。過去の神の忠実さを思い出し、未来へのビジョンを持つことの重要性を強調し、悪魔の誘惑に打ち勝つための指針を提供します。https://www.youtube.com/embed/5lmK4VQNgVc2526https://my.truevi.com/watch/X2SLO0h1T20https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X2SLO0h1T20/hqdefault.jpgSecure in Jesus because of God's two sendingsThis message explores how believers can find security in Jesus through God's two sendings: the sending of His Son to redeem humanity and the sending of His Spirit to assure believers of their adoption as sons. It highlights the significance of these divine actions for experiencing intimacy with God and inheriting His promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X2SLO0h1T201672https://my.truevi.com/watch/TAUho6OZ8pkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TAUho6OZ8pk/hqdefault.jpgMary's song: A call to joyful worshipThis sermon explores Mary's song, also known as the Magnificat, from Luke 1:46-55. It highlights how Mary's worship is deeply personal, celebrates God's upside-down kingdom, and finds its foundation in God's faithfulness to His promises. The message encourages listeners to embrace a similar joyful and God-centered worship in their own lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TAUho6OZ8pk1973https://my.truevi.com/watch/5exLuGOQd24https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5exLuGOQd24/hqdefault.jpgThe end of First Samuel: God's sovereignty and providential careThis sermon concludes the book of First Samuel, reflecting on the deaths of Saul and Jonathan on Mount Gilboa. It highlights God's sovereign authority over all creation and history, as well as His providential care for His people, even in seemingly hopeless situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5exLuGOQd242594https://my.truevi.com/watch/wSzOL7RUxGQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wSzOL7RUxGQ/hqdefault.jpgWisdom: Seeing life from different anglesThis sermon explores wisdom as the ability to view life's circumstances, issues, people, and God from multiple perspectives. It emphasizes that true wisdom has two sides, much like a stereoscopic image, and encourages listeners to seek a multi-dimensional understanding of complex realities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wSzOL7RUxGQ2465https://my.truevi.com/watch/T2YONMKbWZQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T2YONMKbWZQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's surprising salvation comes through the child JesusThis passage from Luke 2:21-38 reveals how God's unexpected salvation arrives through the child Jesus. The narrative highlights the roles of Simeon and Anna, two elderly and devout individuals who actively waited for the Messiah. Their encounters with the infant Jesus demonstrate the fulfillment of prophecy and the surprising nature of God's redemptive plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T2YONMKbWZQ1709https://my.truevi.com/watch/8D38XOqkyTMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8D38XOqkyTM/hqdefault.jpgThe decision to serve the LordThis sermon reflects on the enduring decision to serve the Lord, drawing parallels between Joshua's challenge to the Israelites and a pivotal moment in Christ Church Detroit's 175-year history. It emphasizes how past decisions of faith continue to bear fruit for future generations, encouraging viewers to consider their own commitment to God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8D38XOqkyTM3781https://my.truevi.com/watch/v3zd_GW3D8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/v3zd_GW3D8E/hqdefault.jpgFinding God in life's stormsThis message offers encouragement and wisdom for navigating the storms of life, whether self-inflicted, caused by others, or a result of living in a broken world. It emphasizes that no matter how great we are, we are not superheroes and should trust in God, who is a rescuer and restorer, to bring us through.https://www.youtube.com/embed/v3zd_GW3D8E1869https://my.truevi.com/watch/i_3IMePwLCghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i_3IMePwLCg/hqdefault.jpgAn undivided heart and a heart of fleshThis devotional reflects on Ezekiel 11, which describes God removing a heart of stone and replacing it with a heart of flesh. It explores the characteristics of these hearts and the concept of an undivided heart, inviting listeners to consider the condition of their own hearts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i_3IMePwLCg714https://my.truevi.com/watch/LDiczujqc7Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LDiczujqc7M/hqdefault.jpgMemory techniques and the historicity of MosesThis episode discusses memory techniques, including the 'Memory Palace' and the 'Baker/baker paradox,' for memorizing scripture. It then transitions to an exploration of the historicity of Moses, drawing parallels between biblical accounts and Egyptian history, referencing Josephus and archaeological findings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LDiczujqc7M1754https://my.truevi.com/watch/CvPesfDaxEshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CvPesfDaxEs/hqdefault.jpgWalk by the Spirit and bear fruitThis devotional encourages listeners to walk by the Spirit, drawing from Galatians 5 to highlight the conflict between flesh and Spirit. It emphasizes meditating on the fruits of the Spirit and reflecting on how Jesus demonstrated them. The session concludes with a prayer and a call to bear fruit for the kingdom of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CvPesfDaxEs729https://my.truevi.com/watch/KZVW-yiXabQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KZVW-yiXabQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian worldview in a godless cultureThis segment discusses the importance of Christians bringing their worldview to various fields, from architecture to gene editing, in a world increasingly shaped by godless messages. It highlights the need for Christian influence to promote human flourishing and counter societal ills.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZVW-yiXabQ670https://my.truevi.com/watch/2uBI63oxHT4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2uBI63oxHT4/hqdefault.jpgGod's concurrence and providential government in all eventsThis lecture explores God's active participation and cooperation in all events, including human actions and even evil. It delves into how God works through direct causation or permission to achieve His ultimate purpose of glorifying Himself, demonstrating His sovereign rule over all things.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2uBI63oxHT43700https://my.truevi.com/watch/9-ANlwAqel4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9-ANlwAqel4/hqdefault.jpgDiscerning spiritual gifts and the core missionary taskThis Q&A session addresses the discernment of spiritual gifts within the church, emphasizing that some aspects are expected of all believers while others are gift-based. It also explores the core missionary task, discussing how its components are weighted based on the state of the church and the gospel in a target area.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9-ANlwAqel4586https://my.truevi.com/watch/pMMql4uAxPghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pMMql4uAxPg/hqdefault.jpgCritiquing Jordan Peterson's views on Jesus Christ and the BibleThis segment analyzes Jordan Peterson's perspective on Jesus Christ, the Bible, and morality, highlighting how his secular and Jungian-infused thinking shapes his interpretations. It discusses the perceived vacuum of male leadership that Peterson addresses and critiques his approach to Christian concepts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pMMql4uAxPg706https://my.truevi.com/watch/dq5MGJceHl4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dq5MGJceHl4/hqdefault.jpgLessons from John the Baptist on balanced preachingThis video explores the balance in preaching, drawing lessons from John the Baptist. It contrasts overly practical, life-enhancement sermons with fire-and-brimstone messages, advocating for a declaration of God's Word that also demonstrates its application. The discussion emphasizes the importance of biblical exposition over mere opinion or storytelling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dq5MGJceHl4366https://my.truevi.com/watch/1jAnHjWpVyIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1jAnHjWpVyI/hqdefault.jpgThe renewal of the mind for sanctificationThis sermon explores the mindset of sanctification, emphasizing that our battle for holiness is won or lost in our minds. It discusses Paul's negative command to not be conformed to this world and his positive command to be transformed, highlighting that this transformation is a passive act done by God through the renewal of our minds by His Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1jAnHjWpVyI1580https://my.truevi.com/watch/-8pwpXBPkOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-8pwpXBPkOA/hqdefault.jpgHow to study and understand the Bible for yourselfThis message is for ordinary people who want to get good at understanding the Bible without formal theological training. It offers practical advice on how to approach Bible study, including recommendations for study Bibles and how to use their features like cross-references and notes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-8pwpXBPkOA4469https://my.truevi.com/watch/tJgYa5tMu6khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tJgYa5tMu6k/hqdefault.jpgThe Beatitudes and the kingdom of GodThis sermon explores the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, presenting them not as rules but as declarations of who is welcomed into God's kingdom. It challenges listeners to align their understanding of power and blessing with Jesus' teachings, emphasizing a posture of humility and service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tJgYa5tMu6k5309https://my.truevi.com/watch/3vW2U1M2_jYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3vW2U1M2_jY/hqdefault.jpgJoseph's forgiveness and God's purpose in painThis devotional reflects on the biblical account of Joseph revealing himself to his brothers, focusing on his act of forgiveness. It encourages listeners to consider their own experiences with unforgiveness and to seek God's grace to understand His purpose in their pain.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3vW2U1M2_jY867https://my.truevi.com/watch/SnW4h7rBSzwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SnW4h7rBSzw/hqdefault.jpgApproaching Easter with two mindsetsThis message explores two distinct mindsets people hold as Easter approaches: one for committed followers of Jesus, viewing it as a sacred day of celebration and glorification, and another recognizing it as a prime opportunity for salvation and reconciliation for those who do not yet know Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SnW4h7rBSzw2951https://my.truevi.com/watch/4srNwfVIaAkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4srNwfVIaAk/hqdefault.jpgThe church is sent into the world as God's emissariesThis sermon explores the biblical understanding of the church's mission, drawing parallels between Jesus sending out his disciples and the church's ongoing role as God's representatives in the world. It emphasizes that being sent is a definitive quality of discipleship, not just for missionaries, but for all who are baptized into Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4srNwfVIaAk4690https://my.truevi.com/watch/VK-UEjiycM4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VK-UEjiycM4/hqdefault.jpgEaster Sunday worship: From anxiety to resurrection peacePastor Diane Lofman leads an Easter Sunday service, exploring how the resurrection story offers peace in the midst of anxiety. The sermon connects the women's perplexity at the empty tomb to contemporary anxieties, emphasizing that Christ's resurrection provides a path to expansive life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VK-UEjiycM44677https://my.truevi.com/watch/ioilkp7Q5M4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ioilkp7Q5M4/hqdefault.jpgThe flood and the extraordinary grace of GodThis sermon explores the biblical account of Noah's Ark, focusing on the terrifying wrath of God and His extraordinary grace. The speaker connects the flood to the concept of baptism and emphasizes the importance of a covering for sins through faith in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ioilkp7Q5M44930https://my.truevi.com/watch/UemY5DEANBMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UemY5DEANBM/hqdefault.jpgJesus calls his disciples to compassion in the wildernessThis Lenten service sermon explores the biblical theme of the wilderness, focusing on Mark 6:30-44. The speaker highlights Jesus' desire for alone time with his disciples, God's tendency to meet people in deserted places, and Jesus' call to compassion even when rest is desired.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UemY5DEANBM3489https://my.truevi.com/watch/erFQ8LFO4eohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/erFQ8LFO4eo/hqdefault.jpgGod's strategic choice of the land of the BibleThis video explores four potential reasons why God chose the land of Israel for the incarnation and for his people. It highlights the land's strategic location as a land bridge and its role in fostering dependence on God. The discussion also covers the small size and diverse geography of Israel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/erFQ8LFO4eo3510https://my.truevi.com/watch/1KkYRLtEGGohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1KkYRLtEGGo/hqdefault.jpgThe bread of life is more than communionThis sermon explores the concept of the bread of life, moving beyond its traditional association with communion. It emphasizes that the bread of life is experienced through God's love working through people to meet needs and inspire change in others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1KkYRLtEGGo962https://my.truevi.com/watch/e7a2vMkKwK4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e7a2vMkKwK4/hqdefault.jpgGood Friday service: The journey of Jesus' final 24 hoursThis Good Friday service guides attendees through the final 24 hours of Jesus' life, leading up to his death on the cross. It includes readings from Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and Matthew 27, interspersed with worship music and a reflection on the meaning of the cross.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e7a2vMkKwK44322https://my.truevi.com/watch/b4zL7o5In_Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b4zL7o5In_Y/hqdefault.jpgSalvation by grace through faith plus nothingThis sermon explores the Reformation's recovery of the concept of grace, emphasizing that salvation is an absolute gift from God, not earned through works. It highlights Ephesians 2:8-9 and the Old Testament's consistent message of salvation by grace through faith, contrasting it with the historical misunderstanding of earning salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b4zL7o5In_Y1938https://my.truevi.com/watch/K8lAkWdt1echttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K8lAkWdt1ec/hqdefault.jpgEvidence for God's existence through general and special revelationThis message explores two types of evidence for God's existence: general revelation, observed through nature and human morality, and special revelation, found in the Bible and the person of Jesus Christ. It encourages listeners to consider these evidences and seek a personal relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K8lAkWdt1ec2392https://my.truevi.com/watch/6nLfAHJVcmUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6nLfAHJVcmU/hqdefault.jpgTrends in global Christianity and missionThis presentation summarizes key trends in global Christianity, including the demographic shift from the Global North to the Global South. It also addresses challenges such as the normalization of white culture within Christianity and the fragmentation of denominations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of indigenous voices and personal relationships in mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6nLfAHJVcmU3477https://my.truevi.com/watch/c67x6Wc8YtMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c67x6Wc8YtM/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of God: God's rule over his people through his covenantsThis is an introductory lecture to a seminary course on biblical theology. The speaker outlines the course's focus on tracing the storyline of the Bible, emphasizing the kingdom of God as a central theme. He defines the kingdom of God as God's rule over his people through his covenants, aligning with the perspective that the biblical storyline unpacks God's kingdom through these covenants.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c67x6Wc8YtM4815https://my.truevi.com/watch/Te3YmzKrFJQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Te3YmzKrFJQ/hqdefault.jpgJose Alcivar's journey from passive rebellion to ministry in EcuadorJose Alcivar shares his spiritual journey, from a childhood in a Christian home to realizing his need for salvation in his 20s after hearing John MacArthur's teaching. He recounts how God burdened him with a desire to share what he learned, leading him to The Master's Seminary and preparing him for ministry back in Ecuador.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Te3YmzKrFJQ303https://my.truevi.com/watch/zOWGHKEgXKYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zOWGHKEgXKY/hqdefault.jpgRegeneration and the new birth: Becoming spiritually alive and a child of GodThis discussion defines regeneration as the Holy Spirit's act of making one spiritually alive and a child of God. It explores the concept of being born again, referencing John 1:12-13 and Jesus' discourse with Nicodemus in John 3. The new birth is characterized as becoming a new creation, entering an eternal relationship with God, and gaining freedom from sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zOWGHKEgXKY1304https://my.truevi.com/watch/2uw_P83djbIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2uw_P83djbI/hqdefault.jpgEl Olam: The Everlasting GodThis message explores the name El Olam, often translated as the Everlasting God, drawing from its usage in scripture. It highlights God's eternal nature, His unchanging character, and His enduring covenants and promises, demonstrating that He is from everlasting to everlasting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2uw_P83djbI2501https://my.truevi.com/watch/BQo9pa9RYEohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BQo9pa9RYEo/hqdefault.jpgThe tomb, the stone, the guards, and the sealThis sermon explores the four elements used to secure Jesus' tomb: the tomb itself, the stone, the guards, and the seal. It draws parallels between these physical barriers and the spiritual captivities people experience in their lives. The message emphasizes that the power of Christ's resurrection overcomes all such obstacles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BQo9pa9RYEo2328https://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/HZVucr-3Zo0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HZVucr-3Zo0/hqdefault.jpgGod is greater than our expectationsThis message introduces a new series by exploring how our expectations can distort our vision of reality and even cause us to miss God's presence. It uses personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate how preconceived notions about Jesus can prevent us from truly knowing Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZVucr-3Zo0688https://my.truevi.com/watch/j07_MdA2iuAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/j07_MdA2iuA/hqdefault.jpgJesus is lord of the SabbathThis sermon explores two encounters Jesus had with the Pharisees on the Sabbath, as recorded in Luke chapter 6. The speaker highlights Jesus' authority over the Sabbath law and the importance of doing good and having faith in God's commands.https://www.youtube.com/embed/j07_MdA2iuA5500https://my.truevi.com/watch/qIi5ZvIKphQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qIi5ZvIKphQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's glory is the target of our sufferingThis episode explores how God uses suffering and long seasons of difficulty, like the author's experience with her mother's Alzheimer's, to bring about His glory. Drawing parallels with Joseph's life, it emphasizes that God stretches us just long enough to achieve His divine purposes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qIi5ZvIKphQ2598https://my.truevi.com/watch/xO5hMWHVUQghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xO5hMWHVUQg/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose of believers in the worldThis message explores the question of why believers are in the world, drawing from Jesus' prayer in John 17. It emphasizes that just as Jesus was sent to reveal the Father, believers are sent to glorify God by revealing His character through their words and actions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xO5hMWHVUQg1909https://my.truevi.com/watch/B3m4jsDd1dshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B3m4jsDd1ds/hqdefault.jpgRecalibration: Choosing the better partThis message explores the concept of recalibration, drawing parallels between the biblical accounts of Mary and Martha. It encourages listeners to prioritize intimacy with Christ over mere productivity, emphasizing that true fruitfulness and faithfulness stem from a surrendered posture at Jesus' feet.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B3m4jsDd1ds1022https://my.truevi.com/watch/upZ6VoNV6akhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/upZ6VoNV6ak/hqdefault.jpgThe call to follow Jesus and its costThis message explores the call of Christ to deny oneself, take up one's cross, and follow Him. It emphasizes that while salvation is a free gift, following Jesus comes with a cost, potentially requiring the surrender of personal plans and even relationships. The speaker shares a personal testimony of choosing Christ over family expectations, illustrating the transformative power of this commitment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/upZ6VoNV6ak2027https://my.truevi.com/watch/ySlXGJsFOjMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ySlXGJsFOjM/hqdefault.jpgRoger Ebert's tragic view of death and the afterlifeRay Comfort and Brad discuss Roger Ebert's memoir, where he expresses a lack of fear of death and finds consolation in evolution. They contrast his views with a biblical understanding of the afterlife and the human soul.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ySlXGJsFOjM1716https://my.truevi.com/watch/nMWXrAtRI7Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nMWXrAtRI7Q/hqdefault.jpgHow a lamb knows its shepherd: A personal storyDr. Linda Martin shares a personal anecdote about raising a lamb from birth, highlighting the bond formed through consistent care, nourishment, and protection. This experience illustrates how a lamb comes to recognize and trust its shepherd's voice and presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nMWXrAtRI7Q1061https://my.truevi.com/watch/qcEaeEbHkjUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qcEaeEbHkjU/hqdefault.jpgThe sinlessness of Christ is crucial to your salvationNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that Jesus' sinless nature was essential for Him to be the perfect sacrifice for humanity's sins. She highlights how His sinlessness, attested by friends and enemies, allowed Him to fulfill God's law and offer a once-for-all atonement, making redemption possible.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qcEaeEbHkjU1925https://my.truevi.com/watch/1FZZS5kWf4ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1FZZS5kWf4o/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God's providence increases confidenceThis message explores how trusting God's providence increases confidence, drawing insights from the Book of Daniel. It highlights Daniel's unwavering faith in God's sovereignty amidst challenging circumstances, demonstrating how this trust empowers believers to live with conviction and compassion in a world that is not their ultimate home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1FZZS5kWf4o1950https://my.truevi.com/watch/vX5Pf3ZTHrQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vX5Pf3ZTHrQ/hqdefault.jpgThe True Woman Manifesto: A personal and corporate declaration of belief, consecration, and prayerfuNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth introduces the True Woman Manifesto, a document first released in 2008. She explains that it is a personal and corporate declaration of belief, consecration, and prayerful intent, designed to help women live out their faith and exalt Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vX5Pf3ZTHrQ1449https://my.truevi.com/watch/K-3yPyE2HREhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K-3yPyE2HRE/hqdefault.jpgThe father's love for the lostThis sermon explores the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son from Luke 15, highlighting the common themes of something valuable going missing, an all-out search, and the rejoicing that follows retrieval. The speaker emphasizes God's relentless pursuit and boundless love for lost individuals, as exemplified by the father in the parable of the prodigal son.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K-3yPyE2HRE2076https://my.truevi.com/watch/-XReOEGVCKAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-XReOEGVCKA/hqdefault.jpgAre we who we say he is?This message explores the human tendency to imitate and how our behavior reveals what we truly behold. Drawing on an account of missionaries and the Yanomamo people, the speaker challenges listeners to consider if their actions align with their profession of faith in Jesus. The talk emphasizes that the world observes the church and that our behavior betrays the object of our beholding.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-XReOEGVCKA1901https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z3NEEJlIc2ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z3NEEJlIc2g/hqdefault.jpgThe story of God among African-Americans and gospel musicThis discussion explores the historical and emotional depth of gospel music within the African-American experience. It highlights how gospel music, rooted in the history of slavery, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights Movement, serves as a soundtrack for healing, restoration, and freedom, expressing a wide array of emotions from celebration to lament.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3NEEJlIc2g637https://my.truevi.com/watch/J0OXmg9U5Rchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/J0OXmg9U5Rc/hqdefault.jpgLiving with sanctified boldness and confidenceThis message explores Proverbs 30:29-31, drawing parallels between the majestic bearing of a lion, greyhound, male goat, and king, and the sanctified boldness and confidence Christians should exhibit. It emphasizes that this confidence stems from believing God's truths and promises about us, rather than from pride or arrogance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J0OXmg9U5Rc6718https://my.truevi.com/watch/GKemGJl7zXEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GKemGJl7zXE/hqdefault.jpgCommunion with those with mental health in our churchesThis presentation discusses how the church can minister to individuals with mental health issues. It highlights the importance of open conversation, avoiding over-spiritualization, and fostering intimate fellowship within the church community to support those struggling with mental illness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GKemGJl7zXE1454https://my.truevi.com/watch/vsotZp2Nmoghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vsotZp2Nmog/hqdefault.jpgStanding firm against spiritual forcesThis message, part of a three-part series, emphasizes that believers are called to stand firm against spiritual forces of wickedness, not against people or institutions. It highlights the ongoing spiritual battle for the heart and soul of the nation and the world, urging listeners to recognize and resist the schemes of the devil.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vsotZp2Nmog3105https://my.truevi.com/watch/CGNwYZOkeKshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CGNwYZOkeKs/hqdefault.jpgCaring for individuals and communities in crisis and traumaThis webinar, led by InterVarsity area director Jenny Klaus, offers guidance on how to support individuals experiencing trauma and how to prepare communities for crisis. It covers understanding the brain's response to trauma, active listening techniques, and building a support system.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CGNwYZOkeKs2664https://my.truevi.com/watch/k2iIIurtdFMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/k2iIIurtdFM/hqdefault.jpgThe pattern passers: The word of God in text, person, and actionThis sermon explores the concept of "pattern passers" throughout biblical history, focusing on how the word of God is revealed in text, person (Jesus Christ), and action. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the authority of the written word to accurately understand and experience God's work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/k2iIIurtdFM4217https://my.truevi.com/watch/xvbzxUaZebEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xvbzxUaZebE/hqdefault.jpgThe secret of servanthood: Intimacy with God through prayerThis message explores the essential rhythm of servanthood, emphasizing that to consistently pour out in service, one must first be soaked in the intimate presence of God through prayer. Drawing from the example of Jesus's ministry, it highlights the need for spiritual replenishment amidst the demands of serving others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xvbzxUaZebE2629https://my.truevi.com/watch/4Jdm_O-jJjUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4Jdm_O-jJjU/hqdefault.jpgThe response that raises the deadThis sermon explores the power of our response to life's challenges, drawing parallels between relational responses and spiritual ones. Using the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman, it highlights how hope, belief, and faith can lead to miraculous outcomes, even in seemingly impossible situations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Jdm_O-jJjU2228https://my.truevi.com/watch/75TW9aWzq-Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/75TW9aWzq-U/hqdefault.jpgQuestioning a professing believer's understanding of the Christian faithThis segment discusses the importance of kindly questioning professing believers who struggle to articulate their faith. It emphasizes that such questioning is an act of kindness, especially when dealing with matters of eternal significance, to ensure their theological understanding aligns with salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/75TW9aWzq-U325https://my.truevi.com/watch/4uOqh4_OQJchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4uOqh4_OQJc/hqdefault.jpgThe church Jesus is buildingThis sermon explores the nature of the church Jesus is building, emphasizing its resilience despite human frailties and external challenges. It highlights the church's enduring impact on humanity, from feeding the hungry to providing hope and justice, all founded on Jesus as the unwavering rock.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4uOqh4_OQJc2452https://my.truevi.com/watch/1syXrswmh0Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1syXrswmh0Q/hqdefault.jpgWhile we wait: living in anticipation of Jesus's returnThis sermon explores the Christian life while awaiting Jesus's return, focusing on strengthening faith during trials. It emphasizes the need for spiritual growth through God's Word, prayer, and fellowship, and the importance of encouragement from both the Holy Spirit and fellow believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1syXrswmh0Q6720https://my.truevi.com/watch/jGy4uUSMEdohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jGy4uUSMEdo/hqdefault.jpgEnduring by faith: Lessons from Hebrews 11This sermon explores Hebrews 11, often called the "faith chapter," to encourage believers to endure to the end. It highlights that perseverance is possible through trusting God's promises, not by personal strength or achievement. The message draws on examples of Old Testament figures who, despite their imperfections, made it to the end by faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jGy4uUSMEdo1694https://my.truevi.com/watch/OKjYR9fVqzQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OKjYR9fVqzQ/hqdefault.jpgJonah: God's calling requires cooperation, not controlThis message explores the story of Jonah, highlighting how God's calling is an invitation to cooperate with His plan rather than attempting to control outcomes. It emphasizes that spiritual growth often occurs through challenges, not comfort, and encourages a shift from a cynical heart to a compassionate one.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OKjYR9fVqzQ2379https://my.truevi.com/watch/VPzrWrfZbVYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VPzrWrfZbVY/hqdefault.jpgThe law brings about wrathThis teaching explores Romans 4:15, which states that "the law brings about wrath." It explains how the law exposes sin and highlights the difference between salvation by works and salvation by faith, emphasizing the assurance found in God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VPzrWrfZbVY2741https://my.truevi.com/watch/98PAZuODS9Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/98PAZuODS9Y/hqdefault.jpgFreedom in Christ: Identifying and overcoming bondageThis episode discusses the concept of freedom in Christ, emphasizing that true liberation begins with acknowledging one's own bondage. The hosts explore how individuals can become enslaved by various things, including success, financial security, or even religious practices that are not centered on Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/98PAZuODS9Y1540https://my.truevi.com/watch/InVA8DsAlfshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/InVA8DsAlfs/hqdefault.jpgWhere is your confidence?This message explores where individuals place their confidence for salvation, contrasting reliance on personal achievements or external factors with finding joy and security in Christ alone. It warns against legalism and self-righteousness, emphasizing that true confidence and rejoicing come from a relationship with the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/InVA8DsAlfs7805https://my.truevi.com/watch/CUSeHjVL_Mchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CUSeHjVL_Mc/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of God and the gospel of the kingdomThe gospel is the good news of the kingdom of God, which operates on principles contrary to the world. This kingdom calls for a total yielding of self and a life of humility, meekness, and patience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CUSeHjVL_Mc2810https://my.truevi.com/watch/oASDlq8Smvchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oASDlq8Smvc/hqdefault.jpgThe kind of church we want to beThis sermon explores the characteristics of the church at Ephesus, as described in Revelation chapter 2, to discern what kind of church The Village Church aspires to be. It highlights the importance of patient endurance, discerning false teaching, and rejecting cultural conformity, while also warning against abandoning one's first love for Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oASDlq8Smvc2808https://my.truevi.com/watch/xYaXDcoaOPMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xYaXDcoaOPM/hqdefault.jpgThe great high priestly prayer: Jesus's prayer for unity and gloryThis sermon explores Jesus's high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on his desire for the unity of believers and their future presence with him to see his glory. The speaker delves into the doctrine of the Trinity and the assurance of salvation, emphasizing the profound implications of Jesus's intercession for his followers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xYaXDcoaOPM4842https://my.truevi.com/watch/DR-XzuSK9_Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DR-XzuSK9_I/hqdefault.jpgThe value of living an accountable lifeThis message emphasizes the importance of accountability in shaping one's life and legacy. It explores how being accountable to God, spiritual leaders, and one another helps individuals avoid pitfalls, gain perspective, and grow in character. The speaker shares personal anecdotes and scriptural examples to illustrate these principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DR-XzuSK9_I2179https://my.truevi.com/watch/URe38Sr3Hs0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/URe38Sr3Hs0/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the historical context of the New TestamentThis lecture introduces the study of New Testament history, focusing on the political, social, and religious environment between the Old and New Testaments and into the first century. It emphasizes the importance of understanding this background for faithful interpretation of the biblical text, drawing on historical accounts and the selective nature of biblical narratives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/URe38Sr3Hs04726https://my.truevi.com/watch/txGl_kkdhkEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/txGl_kkdhkE/hqdefault.jpgJesus as prophet, priest, and king: The prophetic officeThis sermon explores the first of Jesus' three offices: prophet, priest, and king. It emphasizes that Jesus fulfills the prophetic role by speaking into human ignorance and transforming lives, unlike Old Testament prophets who merely spoke God's word. The message also highlights the significance of Christ's prophetic office for personal faith, the preaching of the gospel, and everyday evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/txGl_kkdhkE2191https://my.truevi.com/watch/3IMxb3_pV3Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3IMxb3_pV3A/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel is very judicialThis video explains the judicial nature of the gospel, highlighting God's justice in punishing sin and His mercy in providing a substitute. It explores how God resolves the tension between His justice and mercy through Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3IMxb3_pV3A907https://my.truevi.com/watch/sHMwvhFqNDYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sHMwvhFqNDY/hqdefault.jpgThe spiritual practice of waiting with hopeThis episode explores the spiritual practice of waiting, contrasting it with modern distractions and the constant need for productivity. Drawing on Isaiah 40:31, the discussion highlights how waiting on the Lord can renew strength and offers practical ways to cultivate stillness and embrace boredom as a path to spiritual refreshing and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sHMwvhFqNDY406https://my.truevi.com/watch/3YARIXHVms0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3YARIXHVms0/hqdefault.jpgThe offer of life: The Creator's heartThis sermon explores the Creator's heart for humanity, which is to offer life and life to the full. It contrasts this divine offer with the lies that pull people away from true life, including false gospels within the church and demonic ideologies outside of it. The message emphasizes Jesus as the exclusive door to life and the Good Shepherd who knows and cares for his own.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3YARIXHVms02502https://my.truevi.com/watch/KZxnV5j6PBMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KZxnV5j6PBM/hqdefault.jpgChristian unity in the face of social justice issuesThis segment discusses the importance of Christian unity, even when addressing contentious social and biblical issues. It emphasizes that while defending the faith and sound doctrine are crucial, believers should strive for unity and avoid division, especially on secondary matters. The discussion highlights the need for biblical solutions to societal problems rather than secular ideologies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KZxnV5j6PBM670https://my.truevi.com/watch/IQxy6zxJwrIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IQxy6zxJwrI/hqdefault.jpgExamining Jim Holt's arguments on why there is something rather than nothingThis discussion analyzes philosopher Jim Holt's TED Talk on the question of existence, focusing on his proposed solutions to why there is something rather than nothing. It critiques Holt's interpretations of Leibniz's question, the role of God, and scientific explanations for the universe's origin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQxy6zxJwrI2922https://my.truevi.com/watch/EONd5y9FDKMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EONd5y9FDKM/hqdefault.jpgQuestions to ask at ChristmasThis message explores three questions prompted by the Magi's journey to find Jesus: Am I looking for God to show up in my life? Am I following where God is leading? Am I giving God the worship he deserves? The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on these questions as they approach the celebration of Christ's birth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EONd5y9FDKM1662https://my.truevi.com/watch/GeqN9HyS_4Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GeqN9HyS_4U/hqdefault.jpgThe Village Church: September 3, 2023 Celebration ServiceThis Celebration Service from The Village Church features worship, a generosity prayer, and testimonies from church members. Speakers share how God is at work in their lives and through various ministries, including children's ministry, senior adult recognition, and refugee support. The service emphasizes the church's 2030 vision and commitment to serving God and community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GeqN9HyS_4U5703https://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/vk3P0sbN7sIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vk3P0sbN7sI/hqdefault.jpgFinding joy in God's provision in a fallen worldThis sermon explores the book of Ecclesiastes, examining how King Solomon's pursuit of wisdom, pleasure, and wealth ultimately led to a sense of meaninglessness. It concludes that true joy and purpose in a fallen world are found by recognizing and embracing God's grace and provision in daily life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vk3P0sbN7sI3092https://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/Z7HZQmzz640https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z7HZQmzz640/hqdefault.jpgLake Avenue Church discusses communal listening to God's voicePastor Jeanine Smith and Ashley Pallie discuss the Lake Avenue Church's new initiative for communal listening. The ministry council will lead the congregation in a year-long rhythm of listening to God's voice, starting with feedback on the single Sunday service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z7HZQmzz640543https://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/TmUl3ZQwN9Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TmUl3ZQwN9Q/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding God through human experienceThis message explores the question "Who is God?" by examining three foundational assumptions: God is fundamentally unknowable, we don't have to fully understand God to experience Him, and the more we experience God, the better we understand Him. It highlights humanity as a "tabletop model" of God, created in His image and likeness for experiential relationship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TmUl3ZQwN9Q1667https://my.truevi.com/watch/R4dC5Rge_Cchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R4dC5Rge_Cc/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting 'save' and 'works' in James 2This lecture examines the meaning of "save" in James 2:14, arguing for its spiritual and ultimate deliverance from sin and death. It also delves into the complex interpretation of "works" in the same chapter, particularly in the context of the diatribe style and the relationship between faith and action.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4dC5Rge_Cc7452https://my.truevi.com/watch/Mo_7skQ9P1chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mo_7skQ9P1c/hqdefault.jpgThe leader's children: Managing your household wellThis lecture emphasizes the biblical requirement for leaders to manage their households well, specifically focusing on raising children. It covers principles for parenting, including love, instruction, discipline, and accountability, and addresses common challenges faced by pastors' children.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mo_7skQ9P1c3017https://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/L6x8JGJehawhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/L6x8JGJehaw/hqdefault.jpgThe Church of My Dreams: Resiliency, Variety, and GenerosityThis sermon explores three characteristics of a dream church, inspired by the early church in Antioch: resiliency in the face of opposition, vibrant variety in its embrace of all people, and generosity in response to God's grace. The speaker emphasizes that these qualities enable a church to truly bear witness to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/L6x8JGJehaw2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/n6ks5-N3D8Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n6ks5-N3D8Q/hqdefault.jpgBelonging to God's family: Differences, interdependence, and the VineThis sermon explores the concept of belonging within the Christian community, emphasizing that it is a family, not just a community. It highlights three counter-intuitive characteristics: how differences unify, how interdependence leads to independence, and the symbiotic relationship with Christ as the Vine.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n6ks5-N3D8Q2537https://my.truevi.com/watch/bBgOg_LcYw0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bBgOg_LcYw0/hqdefault.jpgThe Gospel according to Matthew: Author, audience, and occasionThis lesson explores the background of the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on its author, original audience, and the circumstances of its composition. It affirms the traditional view of Matthew as the author and discusses his personal history as a Jew and tax collector. The lesson also examines evidence suggesting Matthew wrote primarily for Jewish Christians and considers the date and location of the gospel's writing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bBgOg_LcYw08506https://my.truevi.com/watch/506YsejvCuwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/506YsejvCuw/hqdefault.jpgCharles Finney's controversial theology and revival methodsThis lecture examines the theological innovations and revival techniques of Charles Finney, a prominent figure in the Second Great Awakening. It highlights the controversies surrounding his views on human ability, free will, and the role of women in public worship, particularly in contrast to traditional Calvinist perspectives and the concerns of contemporaries like Asahel Nettleton and Lyman Beecher.https://www.youtube.com/embed/506YsejvCuw2579https://my.truevi.com/watch/WmyrAHur7aMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WmyrAHur7aM/hqdefault.jpgThe purpose of a sign: Maundy Thursday serviceThis Maundy Thursday service explores the purpose of a sign, drawing parallels between the Passover lamb's blood as a sign of deliverance and Christ's blood as a sign of redemption. The sermon emphasizes that signs are not mere decorations but declarations of God's presence and love, especially in times of despair.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WmyrAHur7aM5431https://my.truevi.com/watch/plzm54VjHJQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/plzm54VjHJQ/hqdefault.jpgJesus offers living water to the thirstyDr. Barry Jones discusses Jesus' audacious invitation in John 7 for all who are thirsty to come to him and drink. He connects this to Israel's historical desperation for water and the spiritual thirst for identity, security, and purpose that only God can satisfy. The message encourages listeners to identify ways they seek satisfaction apart from God and to cultivate a sense of their desperate need for Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/plzm54VjHJQ1151https://my.truevi.com/watch/4EOmYV1Ci48https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4EOmYV1Ci48/hqdefault.jpgThe parable of the sower and the soilsThis sermon explores Jesus's parable of the sower and the soils from Matthew 13:1-23, emphasizing that the parable is less about the sower and more about the different ways people receive and respond to God's word. It encourages self-reflection on one's spiritual state and calls believers to generously sow the word and strive for a fruitful life in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4EOmYV1Ci483941https://my.truevi.com/watch/i21-6a5aSowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i21-6a5aSow/hqdefault.jpgTippy's wisdom on aging, service, and joyNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Erin Davis interview Tippy, an octogenarian woman who has profoundly influenced their lives. Tippy shares insights on navigating the realities of aging, including dementia, while maintaining joy and a commitment to serving God in every season of life. Her example highlights the impact of faithful, everyday service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i21-6a5aSow905https://my.truevi.com/watch/t6rOr17MLLghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/t6rOr17MLLg/hqdefault.jpgSeven differences between angels and demonsThis video explores seven key distinctions between angels and demons, drawing on biblical examples to illustrate their differing roles and characteristics. It highlights how these two types of angelic beings, though both created by God, operate in opposition within a spiritual battle.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t6rOr17MLLg1386https://my.truevi.com/watch/4XKAhyB2tlMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4XKAhyB2tlM/hqdefault.jpgReflecting on the questions that frame our worshipThis sermon explores the rhetorical questions posed by the Apostle Paul in Romans 11:33-35: "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Or who has first given to him that it might be repaid to him?" The speaker uses Old Testament passages from Isaiah and Job to illustrate the profound implications of these questions for understanding God's sovereignty and our proper response in worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4XKAhyB2tlM1865https://my.truevi.com/watch/fVWlB5k7NJshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fVWlB5k7NJs/hqdefault.jpgPaul's prayer for the church at ColossaeThis sermon examines Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae, as recorded in Colossians 1:9-14. It highlights Paul's practice of prayer, his specific petitions for the believers, and the theological basis for his intercession, even for a church he did not personally know.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fVWlB5k7NJs2003https://my.truevi.com/watch/ld-2X-EtULEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ld-2X-EtULE/hqdefault.jpgProclaiming Christ: Warning, teaching, and presenting every person complete in himThis message emphasizes the biblical mandate for preachers to proclaim Christ by warning and teaching every person with all wisdom. The ultimate goal of this proclamation is to present every individual complete in Christ, a task that requires diligent labor and reliance on God's supernatural energy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ld-2X-EtULE2571https://my.truevi.com/watch/8WTXv-X8eoohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8WTXv-X8eoo/hqdefault.jpgLarry Durksen's journey from childhood trauma to founding No ShameLarry Durksen shares his personal experiences with childhood abuse, fear, and anxiety, and how these traumas impacted his life through adulthood. He discusses his initial resistance to mental health support and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help and eventually establish the No Shame ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8WTXv-X8eoo2715https://my.truevi.com/watch/qvLAFH_uGzIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qvLAFH_uGzI/hqdefault.jpgThe free will of angels and humansThis video explores the concept of free will as the ability to choose according to one's deepest desire or strongest inclination. It examines how both angels and humans were created with this capacity for volition, distinguishing it from instinctual choices. The discussion further illustrates how this God-given ability, when misdirected, leads to sin, as seen in the fall of Lucifer and Adam and Eve.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qvLAFH_uGzI548https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z3DpOzSUz9Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z3DpOzSUz9I/hqdefault.jpgJesus gathers spiritual outcastsThis sermon explores how Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, seeks out and gathers those considered outcasts, drawing them into God's family. It highlights the intentionality of God's grace in reaching individuals who are far from Him, as exemplified by the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3DpOzSUz9I2646https://my.truevi.com/watch/60tO7Zg5WBkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/60tO7Zg5WBk/hqdefault.jpgThe origin of hostility against God's peopleDr. Karen Ellis explains that hostility against God's people began in the Garden of Eden with Satan's deception and escalated with Cain's murder of Abel. This foundational pattern of opposition against those who worship God rightly continues throughout history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/60tO7Zg5WBk1765https://my.truevi.com/watch/Jl8x11k9j0Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Jl8x11k9j0E/hqdefault.jpgCome into his presence with singingThis message explores the call to worship God with singing, drawing from Psalm 100. It emphasizes that singing is an active, joyful, and prepared response to God's revelation, made possible by Christ's sacrifice. The speaker encourages believers to sing with gladness, reverence, and anticipation, banishing doubt and focusing on God's worthiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jl8x11k9j0E1480https://my.truevi.com/watch/7WynzHUbizQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7WynzHUbizQ/hqdefault.jpgLife in rhythm: Learning to disagree agreeablyThis message, part of the "Life in Rhythm" series, focuses on navigating disagreements within relationships. It explores how to maintain unity and respect when faced with differing opinions on disputable matters not explicitly addressed in scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7WynzHUbizQ5931https://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/xhJbluaPpuYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xhJbluaPpuY/hqdefault.jpgNothing can stop God's loveThis sermon explores the unshakeable nature of God's love, drawing from Romans 8:29-39. It addresses common doubts about God's affection, emphasizing that His love is not earned by human effort nor can it be stopped by any circumstance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xhJbluaPpuY2351https://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/3KkIj8BWptEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3KkIj8BWptE/hqdefault.jpgGod's quiet providence in David's moral dilemmaThis sermon explores 1 Samuel 29, where David faces a moral dilemma while living among the Philistines. It highlights God's quiet and unexpected providence in delivering David from a situation where he was about to fight against his own people. The message emphasizes recognizing God's unseen work and taking the escape He provides.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3KkIj8BWptE1916https://my.truevi.com/watch/Nv3VRwl7IVwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nv3VRwl7IVw/hqdefault.jpgRender to Caesar and to GodThis sermon explores the biblical principle of rendering to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, as taught by Jesus in Mark 12. It delves into the four God-given spheres of authority: the individual, the family, the church, and civil government, emphasizing that God ultimately decides what belongs to Caesar.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nv3VRwl7IVw4431https://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/KPXjc5LNYd8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KPXjc5LNYd8/hqdefault.jpgJesus is the wonderful counselorThis message explores the name "Wonderful Counselor" from Isaiah 9:6, explaining that Jesus is a unique counselor because he knows people, understands their needs, diagnoses problems, and offers himself as the solution. Listeners are encouraged to turn to him for counsel, trust his wisdom, and take his guidance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KPXjc5LNYd81761https://my.truevi.com/watch/bKip03RCuo8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bKip03RCuo8/hqdefault.jpgThe doctrine of justification: The article upon which the church stands or fallsThis video explains the doctrine of justification, defining it as God's act of free grace that pardons sins and accepts believers as righteous through Christ's imputed righteousness, received by faith alone. It highlights the biblical basis for this doctrine in Romans and Galatians, emphasizing its critical importance to the gospel and the Protestant Reformation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bKip03RCuo8386https://my.truevi.com/watch/DGFXQBERdgUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DGFXQBERdgU/hqdefault.jpgJesus is Lord of the SabbathThis sermon explores the meaning of the Sabbath through the lens of Jesus's teachings, emphasizing that love for God and neighbor supersedes strict adherence to rules. It challenges the audience to consider how mercy and compassion fulfill the true purpose of the Sabbath, rather than sacrifice or rigid interpretations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DGFXQBERdgU4016https://my.truevi.com/watch/97xzUFRb1qchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/97xzUFRb1qc/hqdefault.jpgJoshua's call to exclusive worship and the tragedy of Israel's unrepentant resolutionThis message examines Joshua 24:14-24, highlighting Joshua's final charge to Israel to serve the Lord exclusively. It explores the call to put away foreign gods and the consequences of Israel's commitment without repentance, which ultimately led to a tragic outcome for future generations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/97xzUFRb1qc1825https://my.truevi.com/watch/AmoLCy3yjsAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AmoLCy3yjsA/hqdefault.jpgApplying Abraham's life to modern contextsThis lesson concludes an overview of Abraham's life by focusing on how to properly draw modern applications from the Genesis accounts. It explores connections between Abraham and Jesus, and between the original audience of Israel and the modern audience of the church. The discussion emphasizes that Christ is the unique, final seed of Abraham, and that the Christian church is also considered Abraham's seed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AmoLCy3yjsA3420https://my.truevi.com/watch/KC3cjPe56LUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KC3cjPe56LU/hqdefault.jpgThe fruit of the Spirit: A result of God's workThis episode introduces the concept of the fruit of the Spirit, emphasizing that qualities like love, joy, and peace are not achieved through human effort but are the result of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life. It clarifies that sanctification is a process where the Holy Spirit makes us holy, enabling us to live out these spiritual fruits.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KC3cjPe56LU960https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZHwHnH5xeCMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZHwHnH5xeCM/hqdefault.jpgLuke's gospel: The plan of God and the salvation of GentilesThis lecture explores the overarching themes of Luke's Gospel, emphasizing God's sovereign plan for salvation, particularly as it extends to the Gentiles. It highlights Jesus as both Lord and Savior, a unique Lucan emphasis, and discusses how Luke presents historical truth with literary artistry to communicate this message to all.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZHwHnH5xeCM2278https://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/fLlXP_35cY8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fLlXP_35cY8/hqdefault.jpgThe Queen of Sheba: Seeking wisdom from the King of KingsThis message begins a new series on the Queen of Sheba, exploring her journey to King Solomon. It highlights her earnest pursuit of wisdom and challenges listeners to consider their own efforts in seeking God's wisdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fLlXP_35cY81549https://my.truevi.com/watch/UcqeQG5l3Ykhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UcqeQG5l3Yk/hqdefault.jpgOrdinary evidence for extraordinary claimsThis presentation argues that extraordinary claims, such as the existence of God or the resurrection, do not require extraordinary evidence. Instead, the same ordinary, unexceptional forms of evidence used in criminal investigations can be effectively applied to build a case for Christianity. The speaker illustrates this by comparing the investigation of a cold-case murder to examining the evidence for Christian claims.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UcqeQG5l3Yk715https://my.truevi.com/watch/u-thVE6C--4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u-thVE6C--4/hqdefault.jpgHow to love a stubborn spouse who is a believerThis video addresses the challenge of loving a believing spouse who is prideful and unteachable, particularly when they resist seeking help for marital issues. It emphasizes that humans cannot change others, as change is a matter of the heart that only God can accomplish. The discussion then offers four directives from 1 Peter 3:1-4 for a godly response in such a situation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/u-thVE6C--4799https://my.truevi.com/watch/Aa0ou9cBUnghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Aa0ou9cBUng/hqdefault.jpgThe love of God is so nearThis sermon explores the idea that disruption and deep need can lead to a realization of God's ever-present love. Drawing parallels between a fish discovering water when out of its element and humans recognizing divine love in times of struggle, the message encourages openness to change and reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aa0ou9cBUng5298https://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/7VGVIHTkb_4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7VGVIHTkb_4/hqdefault.jpgGod's goodness in the midst of trouble, failure, and all the timeThis message explores three aspects of God's goodness as revealed in Psalm 23. It emphasizes that God is good even when facing difficulties, when we make mistakes, and consistently throughout our lives. The speaker encourages listeners to dwell in God's presence to experience His abundant provision and care.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7VGVIHTkb_41590https://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/ZP0Bx0Uarnwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZP0Bx0Uarnw/hqdefault.jpgBattling the enemy during your fastThis message explores the spiritual battles that can arise during a fast, drawing parallels to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. It encourages believers to recognize the enemy's tactics, such as questioning identity and offering false alternatives, and to counter them with God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZP0Bx0Uarnw1431https://my.truevi.com/watch/dddCM6fXxK4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dddCM6fXxK4/hqdefault.jpgAndrew Murray's Abide in Christ: An invitation to union with JesusPastor Jim Thomas reads from Andrew Murray's 19th-century classic, "Abide in Christ," focusing on Jesus' teaching in John 15. The message emphasizes the profound union with Christ offered in the Christian faith, moving beyond mere reconciliation to an intimate relationship. Murray's work explores the invitation to "abide in me," highlighting its depth of meaning and the blessings it offers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dddCM6fXxK4978https://my.truevi.com/watch/ox_1tXqJET8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ox_1tXqJET8/hqdefault.jpgMelchizedek: A picture of JesusThis sermon explores the mysterious figure of Melchizedek from Genesis 14, examining how he is referenced in the Psalms and Hebrews. The speaker discusses whether Melchizedek was a Christophany or a type and shadow, ultimately revealing how he foreshadows Jesus as both priest and king.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ox_1tXqJET83416https://my.truevi.com/watch/VPTUvPUIe1Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VPTUvPUIe1Q/hqdefault.jpgMoses commissions Joshua to lead Israel into the promised landThis devotional reflects on Moses's charge to Joshua in Deuteronomy 31, emphasizing the call to be strong and courageous as God goes before His people. It explores feelings of fear and uncertainty when facing new or challenging situations, drawing parallels to Joshua's experience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VPTUvPUIe1Q787https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z8MZVGLnE9ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z8MZVGLnE9o/hqdefault.jpgA cure for anxiety: Seeking God's kingdom firstThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on anxiety from Matthew 6:25-34, emphasizing that worry adds nothing to life. It highlights that the antidote to anxiety is to seek God and His kingdom first, trusting in His power and love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z8MZVGLnE9o842https://my.truevi.com/watch/klBICLSRgnwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/klBICLSRgnw/hqdefault.jpgThe two appearings of Christ: grace and gloryThis message explores the Apostle Paul's teaching in Titus 2:11-13, highlighting two distinct 'appearings' of Christ. The first is the appearing of grace, experienced at Christmas through Jesus's first coming. The second is the appearing of glory, which is the blessed hope of Christ's second coming.https://www.youtube.com/embed/klBICLSRgnw353https://my.truevi.com/watch/hwBw8ZkXjOwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hwBw8ZkXjOw/hqdefault.jpgPresident's welcome and vision for Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryThe new president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shares his initial experiences and outlines key themes for the upcoming year, including transitions and a 50th-anniversary celebration. He emphasizes the seminary's commitment to unity and diversity, drawing inspiration from 1 Corinthians 12.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hwBw8ZkXjOw401https://my.truevi.com/watch/yBE2SlnU9Z8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yBE2SlnU9Z8/hqdefault.jpgSummit Ministries: Equipping students to engage culture with Christian truthThis video highlights how Summit Ministries equips students to engage with contemporary challenges by providing a foundation in Christian worldview. Students gain confidence to discuss their faith, understand its influence on all aspects of life, and become future leaders who can make a difference.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yBE2SlnU9Z8339https://my.truevi.com/watch/qnwE31O-1wMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qnwE31O-1wM/hqdefault.jpgA family chat: Trust, model, and follow JesusThis message, based on 1 John 2:1-17, encourages believers to remember their identity in Christ. It emphasizes the importance of trusting Jesus as our advocate, modeling His love, and following His ways rather than the world's.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qnwE31O-1wM1813https://my.truevi.com/watch/f3Wv48LNTNchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f3Wv48LNTNc/hqdefault.jpgThe significance of Jesus' resurrection for Christian lifeThis discussion concludes a study on Jesus' resurrection by exploring its practical implications. It covers how the resurrection vindicates Christ's person and work, enables a relationship with the living Lord, offers hope in the face of death, promises physical and psychological healing, and guarantees Christ's future return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f3Wv48LNTNc1807https://my.truevi.com/watch/2t-u9AcJz8whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2t-u9AcJz8w/hqdefault.jpgBob Kauflin and his son Devon discuss parenting, rebellion, and God's graceBob Kauflin and his son Devon share their personal story of Devon's rebellion during his teenage years and the challenges it presented for their family. They discuss how God used this difficult period to humble Bob and ultimately bring Devon to faith, highlighting the importance of gospel-centered parenting and God's transformative grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2t-u9AcJz8w1613https://my.truevi.com/watch/SjFP29DP3Kohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SjFP29DP3Ko/hqdefault.jpgRedemption and action in a broken worldPastor Janine Smith reflects on a family exercise of acknowledging losses from the past year and praying for God's redemption. She connects this personal experience to the broader call for Christians to actively participate in God's redemptive work in the world, making broken things whole.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SjFP29DP3Ko364https://my.truevi.com/watch/OxVlcXSaXJ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OxVlcXSaXJ4/hqdefault.jpgThe theology of baptism: What it is and why it mattersThis episode explores the theological significance of baptism, discussing its meaning, purpose, and the core questions surrounding this Christian practice. The hosts delve into the biblical foundations of baptism, examining its communal aspect and its role in the life of the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OxVlcXSaXJ42790https://my.truevi.com/watch/JC1Lpa2WG4khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JC1Lpa2WG4k/hqdefault.jpgWisdom's call, warning, and promiseThis sermon explores Proverbs 1:20-33, focusing on wisdom personified as a woman who publicly calls out to humanity. It details her message to the simple, scorners, and fools, offering an invitation to turn from their ways and receive her spirit and words. The passage also warns of the severe consequences for those who refuse wisdom's persistent call.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JC1Lpa2WG4k3465https://my.truevi.com/watch/iZ19Z_M6eaYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iZ19Z_M6eaY/hqdefault.jpgExperiencing God's love versus loving the worldThis message explores what it means to experience God's love in one's life, outlining five characteristics from 1 John 2:12-14. It then contrasts this with the characteristics and temporary outcomes of loving the world, as described in 1 John 2:15-17, encouraging self-reflection on what truly fills one's life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iZ19Z_M6eaY1192https://my.truevi.com/watch/J-9IQWmw3eghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/J-9IQWmw3eg/hqdefault.jpgThe books of life and deeds at the great white throne judgmentThis sermon explores the final judgment scene from Revelation 20, focusing on the opening of two sets of books: the Book of Life and the books of deeds. It explains how these books provide evidence of one's relationship with God and the reality of eternal destinations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J-9IQWmw3eg2852https://my.truevi.com/watch/bY0Pftxmdkshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bY0Pftxmdks/hqdefault.jpgLegalism has nothing to add to ChristianityThis message explores how legalism, whether through human tradition, legalistic rules, or pseudo-spiritualism, poses a significant threat to the Christian faith. It emphasizes that legalism focuses on external observances rather than a genuine relationship with God, ultimately leading to hypocrisy and spiritual exhaustion. The speaker warns against adding man-made demands to God's clear commands, highlighting that true obedience comes from a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bY0Pftxmdks5848https://my.truevi.com/watch/7TKPF6BHjtghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7TKPF6BHjtg/hqdefault.jpgExamining the biblical basis for the rapture viewThis discussion continues an exploration of the second coming of Christ by focusing on the rapture view. The speaker analyzes biblical passages, including Mark 13 and 1 and 2 Thessalonians, to assess the scriptural support for an invisible return of Christ to snatch away believers before a final visible return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7TKPF6BHjtg2393https://my.truevi.com/watch/xivlV3T6rFghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xivlV3T6rFg/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding apparent contradictions in Jesus' teachings on good worksThis video addresses a viewer's question about Jesus' seemingly contradictory instructions in Matthew 5:16 and Matthew 6:1-4 regarding good works. It explores how to interpret these passages by examining the context and purpose behind Jesus' words, emphasizing the distinction between seeking God's glory and seeking human applause.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xivlV3T6rFg6204https://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/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/ClabQob3rXchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ClabQob3rXc/hqdefault.jpgEucharist service for the second Sunday after the EpiphanyThis service from Christ Church Detroit celebrates the second Sunday after the Epiphany and Martin Luther King's birthday weekend. Readings include Isaiah, First Corinthians, and the Gospel of John, followed by a sermon reflecting on Mary's knowledge of Jesus and his first sign at the wedding in Cana. The service concludes with the Nicene Creed, prayers, and Holy Communion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ClabQob3rXc5454https://my.truevi.com/watch/jol380Oy6B0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jol380Oy6B0/hqdefault.jpgWalk as God's children: Imitating God's love, light, and wisdomThis sermon explores Ephesians 5:1-17, encouraging believers to imitate God by walking in love, light, and wisdom. It contrasts godly living with worldly behavior, emphasizing the importance of reflecting God's character in a morally corrupt society.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jol380Oy6B03298https://my.truevi.com/watch/w5hErwSMcAkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/w5hErwSMcAk/hqdefault.jpgDavid's anointing and the appearance of oppositionThis sermon examines David's anointing as king over Judah in Hebron, highlighting his obedience in inquiring of the Lord before acting. It also introduces the immediate opposition David faces from Abner, who establishes Ish-bosheth as king over Israel, setting the stage for conflict.https://www.youtube.com/embed/w5hErwSMcAk2417https://my.truevi.com/watch/5aanVs4iAGkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5aanVs4iAGk/hqdefault.jpgDenying yourself and following JesusThis devotional reflects on Mark 8, where Jesus calls his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. It encourages listeners to evaluate their understanding and practice of self-denial in light of the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5aanVs4iAGk818https://my.truevi.com/watch/1lKfBx9x3QUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1lKfBx9x3QU/hqdefault.jpgWorship service: First Sunday of 2024This worship service from Oak Hills Church marks the first Sunday of 2024. The service includes worship music, a prayer for a two-month-old undergoing a third heart procedure, and a communion message reflecting on Paul's words in Philippians 3 about knowing Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1lKfBx9x3QU5440https://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/xBatdaPNKQohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xBatdaPNKQo/hqdefault.jpgExamining claims of the virgin conception of Jesus being borrowed from other religionsThis video investigates the claim that the virgin conception of Jesus was borrowed from other religious mythologies. It analyzes the birth narratives of Buddha, Horus, and Mithras, comparing them to the biblical account of Jesus's conception. The discussion also addresses the historical context of Jewish and early Christian beliefs regarding pagan influences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xBatdaPNKQo1411https://my.truevi.com/watch/jb9R3T5jPuohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jb9R3T5jPuo/hqdefault.jpgThe Golden Rule and the Golden Road: Choices in lifeThis sermon explores the Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12, emphasizing its importance as a command from God's word that summarizes the law and the prophets. It then contrasts the 'broad road with a wide gate' that leads to destruction with the 'narrow gate' that leads to life, urging listeners to choose wisely.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jb9R3T5jPuo4312https://my.truevi.com/watch/0NreQUaq_yshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0NreQUaq_ys/hqdefault.jpgActs 2-5 does not describe communism or socialismThis video examines Acts 2-5, refuting the claim that it depicts communal living, communism, or socialism. It highlights that early Christians engaged in periodic acts of charity, not a forced divestiture of all property, and maintained private property rights.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0NreQUaq_ys472https://my.truevi.com/watch/BwmZfyhO0U4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BwmZfyhO0U4/hqdefault.jpgThe invitation to surrender is an invitation to victoryThis sermon explores the concept of surrender in Christianity, drawing from Luke 9:23-27. It challenges the common perception of surrender as defeat, reframing it as an invitation to victory through daily self-denial, taking up one's cross, and following Jesus. The message emphasizes that true surrender encompasses all aspects of life, not just a few.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BwmZfyhO0U41993https://my.truevi.com/watch/znZX07-lIyIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/znZX07-lIyI/hqdefault.jpgCalled to Mozambique: The story of Charles Woodrow's missionDr. Charles Woodrow recounts his unexpected call to serve in Mozambique, the poorest country on earth. He shares how God made His will clear despite initial reluctance and the challenging conditions of civil war and communist rule. His wife also explains her calling to join him in this difficult but ultimately fulfilling mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/znZX07-lIyI1622https://my.truevi.com/watch/zJLdHYLf8s8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zJLdHYLf8s8/hqdefault.jpgThe necessity of the new birthThis sermon explores the concept of being "born again" as presented in John chapter 3. It emphasizes that the new birth is essential for entering the kingdom of God, regardless of one's religious knowledge or good deeds. The message highlights that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zJLdHYLf8s85199https://my.truevi.com/watch/VZaWi7713WAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VZaWi7713WA/hqdefault.jpgThe Protestant and Roman Catholic understanding of justificationThis message explores the differing views on justification between classical Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. It highlights the Council of Trent's condemnation of justification by faith alone and contrasts it with the Protestant emphasis on imputation versus infusion of righteousness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VZaWi7713WA2283https://my.truevi.com/watch/I7y7NkFuZAEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I7y7NkFuZAE/hqdefault.jpgHabakkuk's journey to rest in God's sovereignty and goodnessThis sermon explores Habakkuk's struggle with Judah's corruption and God's plan to use the Babylonians, leading to Habakkuk's ultimate rest in God's sovereignty and goodness. It emphasizes that true Christian patience is not stoicism but a response of faith, grounded in a vision of who God is.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I7y7NkFuZAE2759https://my.truevi.com/watch/T4ZfcyrMH38https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T4ZfcyrMH38/hqdefault.jpgKnowing what you have in Christ protects you from human religionThis sermon explores Colossians 2:16-23, emphasizing that understanding what believers possess in Christ provides theological self-defense against the pressures of human religion. It highlights that in Christ, believers have the 'real deal,' 'real nourishment,' and 'real wisdom and power,' which protect them from being swayed by false teachings and legalistic practices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T4ZfcyrMH381896https://my.truevi.com/watch/uqfr_-JvgnIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uqfr_-JvgnI/hqdefault.jpgEckhard Schnabel discusses his new book "New Testament Theology"Dr. Eckhard Schnabel explains his approach to writing "New Testament Theology," emphasizing a historical focus combined with a systematic approach. He highlights the unity of the New Testament through its focus on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and addresses the tension between Paul and James regarding faith and works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uqfr_-JvgnI919https://my.truevi.com/watch/VYEuBKthsbshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VYEuBKthsbs/hqdefault.jpgStanding fast in the Lord in 2021Nancy Wilson encourages listeners to stand fast in the Lord throughout the new year. She references New Testament verses and shares stories of courage to inspire steadfastness in faith and daily life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VYEuBKthsbs868https://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/gmNPQ1Xdde0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gmNPQ1Xdde0/hqdefault.jpgBinding consciences regarding mandatory masking for worshipThis audio discusses the controversy surrounding mandatory masking in churches for worship services. It distinguishes between a minor inconvenience and a matter of conscience, arguing that mandating masks for worship can create turmoil by colliding with deeply held beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gmNPQ1Xdde0578https://my.truevi.com/watch/qk0Hzu3N8Mohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qk0Hzu3N8Mo/hqdefault.jpgJesus' superiority to angels in Hebrews chapter 1This message explores five ways Jesus is superior to angels, as presented in Hebrews chapter 1. It highlights Jesus' superior name, rank, nature, eternality, and authority, contrasting these with the characteristics and roles of angels as described in scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qk0Hzu3N8Mo2758https://my.truevi.com/watch/AZUktPBdrIwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AZUktPBdrIw/hqdefault.jpgThe unprecedented rise of Christian persecutionThis video discusses the alarming increase in Christian persecution globally, highlighting how it has reached levels not seen since the first century. It details the systematic targeting of Christians by groups like ISIS, leading to a significant decline in Christian populations in regions like Iraq and Syria. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for prayer, advocacy, and support for the persecuted church worldwide.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZUktPBdrIw4159https://my.truevi.com/watch/CrcSElV-2R0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CrcSElV-2R0/hqdefault.jpgGod gives second chancesThis message explores the Book of Jonah, highlighting how God offers second chances, even to those who resist His will. It draws parallels between Jonah's journey and the parable of the prodigal sons, emphasizing God's persistent love and desire for repentance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CrcSElV-2R02462https://my.truevi.com/watch/XEsNQWofyKYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XEsNQWofyKY/hqdefault.jpgDoes sex equal marriage?This video addresses the question of whether a sexual relationship constitutes a biblical marriage. It explores scriptural examples and principles to differentiate between sexual union and the covenant of marriage, emphasizing that sex alone does not create a marital bond.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XEsNQWofyKY554https://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/Iq4Qrgcd7OUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iq4Qrgcd7OU/hqdefault.jpgAngels and demons: God's secret agents and fallen angelsThis message explores the unseen world of angels and demons, drawing insights from the Bible. It clarifies misconceptions about angels, their roles as God's secret agents, and the origin and agenda of fallen angels, also known as demons.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iq4Qrgcd7OU1814https://my.truevi.com/watch/P2vOixFrVfohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P2vOixFrVfo/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom, the power, and the glory foreverThis message explores the relationship between God and Moses, focusing on Moses's request to see God's glory. It discusses how God's presence is essential, even when offered a kingdom and power without Him. The sermon emphasizes that true joy and purpose come from being in God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P2vOixFrVfo3671https://my.truevi.com/watch/BhAHO8I2BG8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BhAHO8I2BG8/hqdefault.jpgThe joy and benefit of sharing Christ with othersPastor Greg Laurie explains that sharing the love of Christ with others brings joy and benefit not only to those who hear the message but also to the one who shares it. He emphasizes that this act of sharing is a positive step forward for everyone involved, revitalizing and bringing life to the messenger.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BhAHO8I2BG81728https://my.truevi.com/watch/F9XmafE9bSAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F9XmafE9bSA/hqdefault.jpgGod has a name: The Word became fleshThis sermon explores the significance of Jesus as the 'Logos' or 'Word' as described in John 1. It delves into how this concept would have resonated with both Greek and Jewish audiences, highlighting Jesus as God's self-revelation and the source of all creation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F9XmafE9bSA5243https://my.truevi.com/watch/AIS_Q6BDjXohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AIS_Q6BDjXo/hqdefault.jpgDefining truth: Pragmatism, empiricism, emotivism, and correspondenceThis video explores various theories of truth, including pragmatic, empiricist, and emotivist perspectives, highlighting their limitations. It then introduces the correspondence theory of truth as a more robust framework for understanding what is real.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AIS_Q6BDjXo535https://my.truevi.com/watch/x575GoXzyB0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x575GoXzyB0/hqdefault.jpgThe motive for putting on the parachute is incredibly importantThis video explains that the motive for accepting Christ is crucial. Many people fall away from faith because their initial motive was to improve their life, rather than to be saved from God's wrath on Judgment Day. The analogy of a parachute is used to illustrate this point.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x575GoXzyB0342https://my.truevi.com/watch/9CpKKu4Nywwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9CpKKu4Nyww/hqdefault.jpgThe prodigal son and the power of resurrectionThis sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15, highlighting the father's unconditional love and the son's journey from rebellion to repentance. It connects this narrative to the broader biblical theme of resurrection, emphasizing that Jesus's resurrection offers a complete and eternal new life, unlike other instances of new life in scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9CpKKu4Nyww2561https://my.truevi.com/watch/uDsp0m1XrnAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uDsp0m1XrnA/hqdefault.jpgWorship is more than singingThis discussion explores the expansive nature of worship beyond musical expression, emphasizing that true worship encompasses all of life. It highlights the dangers of equating worship solely with singing and encourages a broader understanding of glorifying God in every aspect of daily living.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uDsp0m1XrnA2151https://my.truevi.com/watch/hMSOQPpdyNkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hMSOQPpdyNk/hqdefault.jpgChrist as creator and sustainer of all thingsThis sermon excerpt from Colossians 1 explores Christ's role as the creator of all things, emphasizing that everything was made by Him and for Him. It further delves into Christ's continuous providential sustenance of the universe, highlighting that all things cohere and are held together by His word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hMSOQPpdyNk3114https://my.truevi.com/watch/pRIPMZ4sJhchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pRIPMZ4sJhc/hqdefault.jpgHow to test the reliability of the New Testament GospelsThis presentation explores methods for evaluating the New Testament Gospels, drawing parallels to criminal investigations. It addresses common objections regarding discrepancies and the timeline of their writing, demonstrating how these can be understood through an investigative lens.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pRIPMZ4sJhc2879https://my.truevi.com/watch/ho0cWFqT8YEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ho0cWFqT8YE/hqdefault.jpgJesus in the temple as a childThis video for preschool children and families teaches about Jesus's visit to the temple when he was 12 years old. It highlights that Jesus, as God's son, was found discussing God with teachers, demonstrating his unique understanding and relationship with God. The lesson emphasizes that God wants to talk with us through the Bible and prayer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ho0cWFqT8YE853https://my.truevi.com/watch/gBsmG4eEU3Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gBsmG4eEU3M/hqdefault.jpgPreparing your heart for worshipThis message explores three Psalms that provide a checklist for evaluating one's heart before worship. It emphasizes the importance of humility, working for unity among believers, and a willingness to serve, drawing parallels between ancient Israelite pilgrims and contemporary worshipers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gBsmG4eEU3M3293https://my.truevi.com/watch/SV_aC7j8myYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SV_aC7j8myY/hqdefault.jpgApplying cold-case principles to variations in the Gospel accounts of Jesus's cross signThis presentation examines the four Gospel accounts of the sign placed on Jesus's cross, which exhibit variations in wording. It applies cold-case investigation principles to understand why these differences are not contradictions but rather expected outcomes of eyewitness testimony, focusing on common details, individual perspectives, and the nature of complementary accounts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SV_aC7j8myY787https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fb8j-RTR7Vwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fb8j-RTR7Vw/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the last days: Signs of the timesPastor Greg Laurie discusses signs of the times, emphasizing that Jesus' return is certain and absolute. He explains that Bible prophecy is not meant to scare but to prepare believers for future events.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fb8j-RTR7Vw1463https://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/eVWtbXIcKTIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eVWtbXIcKTI/hqdefault.jpgJesus is Lord of the SabbathThis sermon explores Jesus's challenge to the religious establishment regarding the Sabbath, emphasizing that the Sabbath was made for people, not the other way around. It encourages listeners to rediscover the Sabbath's true purpose as a day of rest and compassion, rather than a burden of rules, and to recognize Jesus's ultimate authority.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVWtbXIcKTI1718https://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/GwCUjkrvGA0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GwCUjkrvGA0/hqdefault.jpgA call to radical loveThis message explores Jesus' call to radical love, drawing from Matthew 5. It challenges listeners to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them, reflecting God's impartial grace and mercy. The speaker emphasizes that this is not an invitation but a calling to imitate God's character and experience an intimate relationship with Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GwCUjkrvGA05996https://my.truevi.com/watch/cYTBex222Ishttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cYTBex222Is/hqdefault.jpgJesus' promises of a secure destiny and a helperThis study explores John 14, focusing on Jesus' tender and personal words to his disciples before the cross. He offers two wonderful promises: a secure destiny in eternity with a prepared place, and the gift of the Holy Spirit as a helper for the present.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cYTBex222Is328https://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/JSiiO4QAIiU730