https://my.truevi.com/watch/szMCvPqDLbQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/szMCvPqDLbQ/hqdefault.jpgEpic faith even when you have questionsThis message explores the life of Abraham as a classic example of faith, particularly how he consistently walked by faith without having all his questions answered. It highlights that God often calls believers to leave their comfort zones and step out in faith, even when the destination or the full plan is unknown. The sermon emphasizes that God provides promises to encourage faith and that worship strengthens belief, enabling individuals to trust God for impossible things.https://www.youtube.com/embed/szMCvPqDLbQ2525https://my.truevi.com/watch/T3AzEc8bcCohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T3AzEc8bcCo/hqdefault.jpgThe law of sowing and reaping in the story of EstherPastor Greg Laurie explains the biblical law of sowing and reaping, illustrating it through the story of Esther, Haman, and Mordecai. He highlights how Haman reaped corruption while Esther and Mordecai reaped everlasting life, emphasizing that God does not forget acts of kindness and testimony.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T3AzEc8bcCo1597https://my.truevi.com/watch/zeKVwGBC3Qghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zeKVwGBC3Qg/hqdefault.jpgChrist, the tender physicianThis sermon, part of an Advent series, explores Isaiah 42:1-9, focusing on the prophetic servant songs. It reveals Jesus as the tender physician who quietly and unexpectedly brings justice and healing to a broken world, restoring what was chaotic to right order.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zeKVwGBC3Qg2329https://my.truevi.com/watch/VxwDHIDpx7shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VxwDHIDpx7s/hqdefault.jpgGod reveals his name and power through Moses and the plaguesThis message explores the Old Testament book of Exodus, focusing on God's revelation of his name, "I Am," to Moses at the burning bush. It also details how God demonstrates his power over the gods of Egypt through the ten plagues, leading up to the final plague and the significance of the lamb.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VxwDHIDpx7s5639https://my.truevi.com/watch/OA-4eQN16n0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OA-4eQN16n0/hqdefault.jpgResponding to claims of biblical contradictionsThis video addresses common claims that the Bible is full of contradictions. It provides strategies for responding to such claims and examines several specific examples, demonstrating how apparent discrepancies can be resolved through careful examination and additional information.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OA-4eQN16n01616https://my.truevi.com/watch/OltY-q6jOfMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OltY-q6jOfM/hqdefault.jpgRevelation redux: Thoughts for last days believersThis message revisits the words of Jesus to the church of Philadelphia in Revelation chapter 3, applying them to believers in the last days. It outlines seven principles for living in the end times, emphasizing God's control, open doors for ministry, and the strength provided to believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OltY-q6jOfM2068https://my.truevi.com/watch/odM9GOTdFa4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/odM9GOTdFa4/hqdefault.jpg神の家族として一年を振り返るこのメッセージでは、2013年を振り返り、神の家族としての一年間の学びと知恵を分かち合います。困難な状況の中でも神の忠実さを覚え、イエス・キリストとの関係を深め、神の目的に献身することの重要性を強調します。https://www.youtube.com/embed/odM9GOTdFa42606https://my.truevi.com/watch/pgZjqvtzJgYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pgZjqvtzJgY/hqdefault.jpgExperiencing God's best through leading with faith and holinessThis message explores how to move from theoretical faith to an experiential one, emphasizing that while salvation is a free gift, experiencing God's best requires actively leading with faith and pursuing holiness. It draws parallels between the Israelites' journey to possess their inheritance and the Christian's call to appropriate God's blessings through obedience and a transformed life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pgZjqvtzJgY3210https://my.truevi.com/watch/2KudrWruFSkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2KudrWruFSk/hqdefault.jpgThe grain offering: Gratitude follows graceThis sermon explores the purpose and theological significance of the grain offering in Leviticus 2. It highlights how this offering, often accompanying the burnt offering, symbolizes thanksgiving and dedication to God, emphasizing that gratitude is a response to God's grace and atonement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2KudrWruFSk2780https://my.truevi.com/watch/azu17l9AS0chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/azu17l9AS0c/hqdefault.jpgThe power of prayer and fastingThis message explores how prayer and fasting are essential for believers to experience God's power. Drawing from Matthew 17, it highlights the disciples' inability to cast out a demon and Jesus' teaching on the necessity of prayer and fasting for certain spiritual breakthroughs. The speaker emphasizes that a season of seeking God through these practices can lead to exceptional spiritual results.https://www.youtube.com/embed/azu17l9AS0c999https://my.truevi.com/watch/qy0ST4hAGvQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qy0ST4hAGvQ/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 118: The Lord is my strength and my defenseThis devotional reflects on Psalm 118, which celebrates Israel's deliverance from bondage and God's marvelous works. The passage highlights God's strength and ability to save, emphasizing the paradox of the stone the builders rejected becoming the cornerstone. It encourages listeners to find exuberance and confidence in God's character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qy0ST4hAGvQ706https://my.truevi.com/watch/wwlljvlV8Iohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wwlljvlV8Io/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of local church leadership and communityThis segment discusses the significance of local church leadership and community, emphasizing the biblical model of church structure and the benefits of being part of an established congregation. It also touches on the role of home churches in specific circumstances and the importance of spiritual warfare.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wwlljvlV8Io1686https://my.truevi.com/watch/IapQnoWHlOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IapQnoWHlOA/hqdefault.jpgSpeaking to God about others and others about GodThis message concludes a series on Colossians, focusing on how believers should communicate. It explores the importance of prayer with gratitude, praying for focus in gospel communication, demonstrating faith through actions, and proclaiming the gospel with gracious and winsome speech.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IapQnoWHlOA2047https://my.truevi.com/watch/hV1tDkyblNEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hV1tDkyblNE/hqdefault.jpgJesus' singular focus and the disciples' self-focusThis sermon explores Jesus' unwavering commitment to his mission to Jerusalem, contrasting it with the disciples' self-focused reactions to rejection. It highlights Jesus' 'aim small, hit small' mentality in fulfilling his purpose and the disciples' struggle to embrace love and forgiveness in the face of adversity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hV1tDkyblNE4033https://my.truevi.com/watch/gqbrhiDMjbghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqbrhiDMjbg/hqdefault.jpgIdolatry as the root of a critical spiritThis segment explores how a hyper-critical spirit, often disguised as discernment, is fundamentally rooted in idolatry. It argues that judging others negatively stems from worshipping one's own wisdom and understanding, rather than a genuine spiritual gift.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqbrhiDMjbg680https://my.truevi.com/watch/ueS5tsDxwfEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ueS5tsDxwfE/hqdefault.jpgGuard your heart above all elseThis message emphasizes the biblical proverb to guard your heart, explaining that the heart, in scripture, refers to the totality of who you are, not just emotions. It contrasts this with the world's advice to "follow your heart," arguing that the latter leads to destructive paths and negatively impacts relationships and marriage rates.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ueS5tsDxwfE3547https://my.truevi.com/watch/g1Sks3fBNVghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/g1Sks3fBNVg/hqdefault.jpgThe 23rd Psalm in a countercultural worldThis sermon explores Psalm 23, highlighting its countercultural message in a modern world that often rejects its core tenets. The speaker emphasizes the radical dependence on God that the psalm portrays, particularly through the imagery of sheep and a shepherd.https://www.youtube.com/embed/g1Sks3fBNVg2017https://my.truevi.com/watch/-s9Rw-waRZIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-s9Rw-waRZI/hqdefault.jpgThe Ascension of Jesus and his promised returnThis sermon explores the significance of Jesus' ascension into heaven, his current reign at the Father's right hand, and the promise of his future return. It addresses the question of why Jesus has not yet returned and encourages believers to live holy lives while actively awaiting his coming.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-s9Rw-waRZI4094https://my.truevi.com/watch/ehorStldoqYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ehorStldoqY/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit as advocateThis sermon explores the role of the Holy Spirit as an advocate, drawing from John 15. It discusses how the Spirit proves the world wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment, offering comfort to those facing persecution and challenging believers to be faithful witnesses of Christ's grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ehorStldoqY5264https://my.truevi.com/watch/5joFYIxclxwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5joFYIxclxw/hqdefault.jpgThe only one to lead a sinless life and die a sinner's deathThis sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus's sinless life and sacrificial death. It delves into the events leading up to the crucifixion, particularly Jesus's anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting the battle between his human and divine will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5joFYIxclxw5301https://my.truevi.com/watch/20Xj9RjO9Uwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/20Xj9RjO9Uw/hqdefault.jpgDaniel's faithfulness in the face of lionsThis sermon examines Daniel's unwavering faith and prayer life as he faces the Lion's Den, highlighting how his consistent devotion prepared him for moments of intense challenge. It encourages believers to cultivate dependence on God, even amidst deprivation and suffering, trusting in God's eternal purposes beyond immediate circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/20Xj9RjO9Uw2405https://my.truevi.com/watch/-HGv_7hOF8chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-HGv_7hOF8c/hqdefault.jpgThe documentary hypothesis and its impact on biblical interpretationThis lecture examines the documentary hypothesis, tracing its historical development from its origins in the late 1700s to its popularization by Wellhausen. It explores the criteria used to support the hypothesis, such as divine names, doublets, linguistic distribution, and divergent ideas, and discusses how these criteria are applied to the biblical text.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-HGv_7hOF8c3318https://my.truevi.com/watch/nodCo8--w8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nodCo8--w8E/hqdefault.jpgGod wants to talk with us: Hannah's prayer for a sonThis lesson for preschool friends teaches about Hannah from the book of First Samuel. Hannah prayed for a son and God heard her prayer, demonstrating that God wants to talk with us and always hears our prayers. The story emphasizes that we can talk to God through prayer and He talks to us through the Bible.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nodCo8--w8E851https://my.truevi.com/watch/6LKjDvD2EZ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6LKjDvD2EZ8/hqdefault.jpgJesus' high priestly prayer for his disciplesThis sermon explores Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on his address to God as "Holy Father," his prayer for the protection of his disciples, and the joy he desires for them. The speaker emphasizes the significance of Jesus' intercession for believers, particularly in the face of worldly challenges and the schemes of the evil one.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6LKjDvD2EZ84256https://my.truevi.com/watch/LHr2ESi0bswhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LHr2ESi0bsw/hqdefault.jpgPius Muzingu's journey from security guard to seminary and ministry in UgandaPius Muzingu shares his testimony of conversion to Christ in America and his call to ministry in his home country of Uganda. He discusses the spiritual and physical needs of Uganda and his vision for establishing a church there to teach biblical truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LHr2ESi0bsw382https://my.truevi.com/watch/6o-69n-RXHohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6o-69n-RXHo/hqdefault.jpgThe earliest doctrine of the primitive churchThis sermon explores Philippians chapter 2, a passage considered by the speaker to be the earliest doctrine of the primitive church. It delves into the profound theological truths about Jesus Christ's nature as God and his act of self-emptying humility, as understood and sung by early Christians.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6o-69n-RXHo2764https://my.truevi.com/watch/al15lZgRX2Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/al15lZgRX2M/hqdefault.jpgThe ERLC's 2023 public policy agendaThis episode of the ERLC podcast discusses the organization's 2023 public policy agenda, outlining its advocacy priorities in Washington D.C. The agenda focuses on four main categories: religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, marriage and family issues, and human dignity. It aims to inform Southern Baptists and other Christians about the ERLC's work and how it connects to their faith and values.https://www.youtube.com/embed/al15lZgRX2M1472https://my.truevi.com/watch/4c0oawIoLMghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4c0oawIoLMg/hqdefault.jpgPCA General Assembly: Debrief on the 2024 meetingDr. Ben Dunson, a teaching elder in the PCA, discusses the recent General Assembly, including its structure, voting processes, and key issues addressed. He details the passage of an overture clarifying roles for unordained individuals and the ongoing challenges related to sexuality and women in ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4c0oawIoLMg2198https://my.truevi.com/watch/8-S7exZmvXkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8-S7exZmvXk/hqdefault.jpgA faithful gospel ministry battles worldliness, builds the church, and boasts in the LordThis message explores the three essential concerns of a faithful gospel ministry, as exemplified by the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 10. It highlights the need to battle worldliness with humility and confidence, build up the church, and boast only in the Lord. The speaker draws parallels with Nehemiah's work and Spurgeon's ministry to illustrate these principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-S7exZmvXk3039https://my.truevi.com/watch/xAqcpdgQw58https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xAqcpdgQw58/hqdefault.jpgRevelation 6: The opening of the seals and the Four HorsemenThis sermon explores Revelation chapter 6, focusing on the Lamb breaking the first six seals. It details the appearance and symbolism of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, representing conquest, conflict, scarcity, and death, and also discusses the cry of the martyrs under the altar.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xAqcpdgQw582795https://my.truevi.com/watch/ftWfNOfQ6Jghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ftWfNOfQ6Jg/hqdefault.jpgThe significance of sacrament and the power of God's presenceThis service explores the meaning of sacrament, emphasizing that physical actions impact spiritual realities. It then delves into Psalm 124, highlighting God's constant presence, protection, and the call for renewed commitment to the body of Christ amidst challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ftWfNOfQ6Jg5165https://my.truevi.com/watch/UBvZyI_ZzbAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UBvZyI_ZzbA/hqdefault.jpgGod's faithfulness in calling and providing for seminaryCharles Brown shares his testimony of God's faithfulness in his life, from salvation to his journey through seminary. He recounts how the Lord provided for his family and guided him through various stages, emphasizing God's consistent provision and calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UBvZyI_ZzbA315https://my.truevi.com/watch/35uTTCE0l_Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/35uTTCE0l_A/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of the world becomes the kingdom of our Lord and of his ChristThis sermon explores Revelation 11:15-19, focusing on the seventh trumpet's announcement that the kingdom of the world will become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ. It discusses the meaning of the "kingdom of the world" and the "kingdom of God," highlighting the eschatological, ethical, and experiential aspects of God's reign. The message emphasizes the future triumph of Christ, when all enemies will be subdued, and God himself will be with his people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/35uTTCE0l_A2256https://my.truevi.com/watch/oVesr6XZqhQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oVesr6XZqhQ/hqdefault.jpgEzra 6: Rebuilding the temple and the nature of sacrificeThis devotional reflects on Ezra chapter 6, which details King Darius's decree for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem and the provision for daily sacrifices. It contrasts ancient sacrificial practices with the Christian understanding of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice and encourages viewers to consider how they can offer sacrifices of justice, humility, and mercy in their daily lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oVesr6XZqhQ949https://my.truevi.com/watch/c552enO7CYQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c552enO7CYQ/hqdefault.jpgGod is life: The source and sustainer of all lifeThis sermon explores the attribute of God as life, emphasizing that God is both inherently alive and the ultimate source and sustainer of all existence. Drawing from scripture, it challenges common definitions of life and highlights God's unique role as the Giver of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c552enO7CYQ6718https://my.truevi.com/watch/6QoJp9vwKTQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6QoJp9vwKTQ/hqdefault.jpgMaking progress in the Christian pilgrimageThis sermon explores how to make progress in the Christian pilgrimage, drawing insights from Philippians chapter 3. It emphasizes the importance of a humble self-assessment, increasing Christ-centeredness, and imitating godliness as key aspects of spiritual growth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6QoJp9vwKTQ2619https://my.truevi.com/watch/IspReXfhxNwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IspReXfhxNw/hqdefault.jpgCornerstone Hendersonville: Launching a new churchThis video announces the upcoming launch of Cornerstone Hendersonville in February 2026. It details an opportunity for the community to support the new church by participating in the Hendersonville Freedom Fest on July 3rd, wearing branded t-shirts to promote the new location.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IspReXfhxNw6134https://my.truevi.com/watch/7gTJtO70ICchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7gTJtO70ICc/hqdefault.jpgDisputable matters and loving one another in the churchThis devotional reflects on Romans 14, guiding believers on how to approach disagreements within the church regarding secondary matters. It emphasizes the importance of love, humility, and not causing a stumbling block for fellow Christians, even when personal convictions differ. The message encourages prayerful consideration of one's posture toward others in areas of dispute.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7gTJtO70ICc831https://my.truevi.com/watch/FlRcXOThkpYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FlRcXOThkpY/hqdefault.jpgQuestions on seminary, controversial topics, and church structureMatt Chandler addresses questions from the audience, covering the necessity of seminary for pastors, the importance of understanding controversial theological topics, and how to approach instigating change within a church's structure.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FlRcXOThkpY831https://my.truevi.com/watch/USXH1stj_Nkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/USXH1stj_Nk/hqdefault.jpgJesus' final prayer: What matters most to himThis message explores Jesus' final prayer in John 17, delivered on the night before his crucifixion. It reveals what Jesus considers most important in the universe as he pours out his heart to his disciples and the Father.https://www.youtube.com/embed/USXH1stj_Nk2400https://my.truevi.com/watch/9wEynb6ApX0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9wEynb6ApX0/hqdefault.jpgThe historical reliability of Genesis 1-11This lecture examines the historical nature of Genesis 1-11, contrasting liberal and evangelical interpretations. It argues for reading these chapters as historical narrative, supported by literary structure, geographical terms, personal names, and New Testament confirmation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9wEynb6ApX04978https://my.truevi.com/watch/OCeZEHDJDuMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OCeZEHDJDuM/hqdefault.jpgGod's attitude toward divination and sorceryThis segment explores God's perspective on practices such as divination, fortune-telling, and sorcery, as revealed in Deuteronomy 18. It emphasizes that these actions are an abomination to the Lord and explains why understanding God's dislikes should guide personal choices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OCeZEHDJDuM313https://my.truevi.com/watch/4jags-PMUtEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4jags-PMUtE/hqdefault.jpgCritiquing Ryan Bell's 'A Year Without God' experimentThis discussion analyzes Ryan Bell's public experiment of living a year without God, examining his stated reasons for leaving faith, including theological differences and the problem of evil. The critique highlights the distinction between subjective and objective meaning, value, and purpose in life, arguing that Bell's conclusions do not refute the philosophical implications of atheism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4jags-PMUtE1080https://my.truevi.com/watch/XVEgIGS5OOUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XVEgIGS5OOU/hqdefault.jpgThe lion of the tribe of JudahThis sermon explores Revelation 5:1-8, focusing on the imagery of Christ as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. It discusses how this imagery reveals Christ's absolute sovereignty, his control over all events, and his role as the righteous judge of the earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XVEgIGS5OOU995https://my.truevi.com/watch/GyYdA4aCzOYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GyYdA4aCzOY/hqdefault.jpgConstantinople's historical significance for ChristianityThis presentation explores the historical importance of Constantinople, tracing its origins from Byzantium to its role as the capital of the Roman Empire and a pivotal center for Christianity. It details the city's influence on church history, including its hosting of ecumenical councils and its eventual fall to Muslim control.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GyYdA4aCzOY1926https://my.truevi.com/watch/QcCYFcxLhCEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QcCYFcxLhCE/hqdefault.jpgRejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayerThis sermon explores three characteristics of a Christian living as a sacrifice: rejoicing in hope, patience in tribulation, and steadfastness in prayer. It emphasizes that Christian joy is anchored in a confident expectation of heaven, patience is enduring crushing difficulties without compromising faith, and prayer is a continuous conversation with God that changes us.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QcCYFcxLhCE3735https://my.truevi.com/watch/n8LUucXa4rkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n8LUucXa4rk/hqdefault.jpgRenovation of the heart: The willThis sermon explores the concept of the will within the context of spiritual transformation, drawing from Dallas Willard's work. It emphasizes aligning one's will with God's will, using Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane as a model for surrendering personal desires to divine purpose. The message highlights five steps Jesus took to align his will with God's, offering practical guidance for listeners.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n8LUucXa4rk1840https://my.truevi.com/watch/lsyVILr5NtAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lsyVILr5NtA/hqdefault.jpgJesus heals Peter's mother-in-law and many othersThis video recounts the biblical account of Jesus healing Peter's mother-in-law and many other sick and demon-possessed people in Capernaum, as described in Mark chapter 1. It emphasizes Jesus's power as God to heal both physical and spiritual ailments. The message encourages viewers to pray for those who are sick, drawing a parallel between a growing plant and the growth of faith through prayer and God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lsyVILr5NtA1086https://my.truevi.com/watch/l-IoEknIJSAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l-IoEknIJSA/hqdefault.jpgThe lukewarm faith of LaodiceaThis sermon examines the letter to the church in Laodicea from the Book of Revelation, focusing on Jesus' description of their lukewarm faith. It explores how self-sufficiency and blindness to weakness characterize this spiritual state and proposes dependence on Christ as the way out.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l-IoEknIJSA2517https://my.truevi.com/watch/mwzJj7L0qsghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mwzJj7L0qsg/hqdefault.jpgThe empty tomb: What do you see?This sermon explores the reactions of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John to the empty tomb, highlighting their initial confusion and despair. It emphasizes that while they saw tragedy, God was at work, bringing about a new beginning and new creation through Christ's resurrection. The message challenges listeners to consider what they see when they look at the empty tomb.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mwzJj7L0qsg4802https://my.truevi.com/watch/ymO12iUO4AEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ymO12iUO4AE/hqdefault.jpgEssential Christian beliefs and common misunderstandingsThis video discusses core tenets of the Christian faith, including the Trinity, grace alone, faith alone, and Jesus alone, as revealed in Scripture. It highlights common misunderstandings of these essentials, drawing on survey results to illustrate prevalent theological errors.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ymO12iUO4AE372https://my.truevi.com/watch/y4LZKZ89COohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y4LZKZ89COo/hqdefault.jpgGod uses afflictions to bring us closer to himThis sermon explores how God uses trials and afflictions to deepen our reliance on Him, strengthen our hope, and call us to prayer. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 1 and the life of George Müller, it illustrates how God's providential hand is at work even in suffering, teaching us to trust Him fully.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y4LZKZ89COo1703https://my.truevi.com/watch/bGlnIdcb-Vkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bGlnIdcb-Vk/hqdefault.jpgProposed intolerant personality disorder and its implications for ChristiansThis segment discusses a proposed "intolerant personality disorder" by Johns Hopkins PhDs, which could categorize beliefs like those held by Christians as mental pathologies. The speaker highlights the potential for this to label Christians as mentally disturbed for upholding biblical truths that may make others "feel bad." He argues that this represents a re-labeling of sin as disease, with significant implications for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bGlnIdcb-Vk692https://my.truevi.com/watch/W0jAskcvgKUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W0jAskcvgKU/hqdefault.jpgQ&A: Responding to Gen Z, family prayer, and servant leadershipTom Ascol and Graham Gunden answer listener questions about why many in Gen Z are turning to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, how to lead a family in prayer, and the biblical concept of servant leadership in the home. They discuss the importance of substantive, word-based worship and the historical heritage of the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W0jAskcvgKU3059https://my.truevi.com/watch/ica3SsptSzshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ica3SsptSzs/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel and your labor in the LordThis address reminds graduates of the gospel they have received and studied, emphasizing Christ's death, resurrection, and God's grace. It exhorts them to be steadfast and immovable in their work for the Lord, knowing their labor is not in vain.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ica3SsptSzs1234https://my.truevi.com/watch/vE9BBSVaRnEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vE9BBSVaRnE/hqdefault.jpgThe infinite God reaches into our finite worldThis sermon explores the concept of God, the infinite, reaching into our finite world to offer redemption and rest. It draws parallels between the story of Ruth and the ultimate Kinsman Redeemer, Jesus, who offers a deep, existential rest beyond worldly circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vE9BBSVaRnE2586https://my.truevi.com/watch/7TYW-gRbr7ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7TYW-gRbr7o/hqdefault.jpgA biblical theology of missions: The six epochs of redemptive historyThis lecture introduces a biblical theology of missions by surveying six epochs of redemptive history, from creation to consummation. It emphasizes understanding God's consistent plan from Genesis to Revelation to build a strong biblical foundation for missions. The study aims to benefit those who serve the church by clarifying God's purpose for the church in furthering the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7TYW-gRbr7o3446https://my.truevi.com/watch/6nwLh0zK05whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6nwLh0zK05w/hqdefault.jpgWorking out your salvation with fear and tremblingThis message explores Philippians 2:12-13, emphasizing that salvation is a partnership with God, not a performance. It highlights the importance of actively stewarding the gift of salvation through obedience and reverence, rather than relaxing in faith when spiritual leaders are absent.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6nwLh0zK05w2389https://my.truevi.com/watch/t6Tm9dc7cewhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/t6Tm9dc7cew/hqdefault.jpgThe parable of the sower as a key to understanding all parablesThis study explores the parable of the sower, which Jesus himself explains, offering a framework for interpreting other parables. It highlights how this specific parable provides principles for understanding the kingdom of God and the varied responses to God's word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t6Tm9dc7cew4188https://my.truevi.com/watch/dIwLzpIVRFMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dIwLzpIVRFM/hqdefault.jpgHumility is thinking more of GodThis sermon explores humility not as self-deprecation, but as a shift in focus from ourselves to God. It emphasizes that true humility involves recognizing God's immense power and glory, leading to a deeper trust and worship. The message encourages believers to take the "ceiling off" their perception of God and embrace a spirit-filled life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dIwLzpIVRFM2370https://my.truevi.com/watch/U4J9-jZY63Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/U4J9-jZY63M/hqdefault.jpgThe far-reaching effects of David's sinThis message examines the extensive consequences of David's sin, not only on himself but also on his family, close associates, and even strangers. It highlights how David's actions led to personal suffering, family tragedy, and widespread societal impact, including civil war and numerous deaths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/U4J9-jZY63M2747https://my.truevi.com/watch/NeN9xvcrZuIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NeN9xvcrZuI/hqdefault.jpgBecoming an intergenerational church: A 10-year visionThis sermon outlines a 10-year vision for the church to become truly intergenerational, moving beyond mere representation to genuine connection and mutual blessing across all age groups. It emphasizes that every generation has strengths to contribute and that the process of achieving this vision will require patience and obedience to God's timing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NeN9xvcrZuI2521https://my.truevi.com/watch/0BHERFa70SEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0BHERFa70SE/hqdefault.jpgGeneral identity: Child of God or child of wrathThis sermon explores the concept of general identity, presenting two primary categories: child of God or child of wrath. It challenges the modern notion of self-definition through internal desires and external affirmation, arguing that such an approach leads to anger, loneliness, and depression. The message emphasizes that true identity is found in one's relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0BHERFa70SE5702https://my.truevi.com/watch/zklMXsh-EY8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zklMXsh-EY8/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible is sufficient for life and godlinessTodd Friel explains that God does not speak to us through dreams, but through His sufficient Word. He references Psalm 19 to demonstrate how the Bible provides everything needed for life and godliness, converting the soul, making the simple wise, and rejoicing the heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zklMXsh-EY8673https://my.truevi.com/watch/s3yLLQAb6gYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/s3yLLQAb6gY/hqdefault.jpgConsecration and prayer for breakthroughThis message encourages believers to consecrate the new year to God through prayer, worship, and seeking His will. It highlights a month-long community focus on spiritual renewal, including dedicated prayer times and opportunities for personal and corporate breakthrough.https://www.youtube.com/embed/s3yLLQAb6gY2050https://my.truevi.com/watch/48pSbV2rgu8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/48pSbV2rgu8/hqdefault.jpgWho we are in light of what God has doneThis sermon explores Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on humanity's state before Christ, God's redemptive actions through Jesus, and the new identity believers have in Him. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, and results in a new purpose for those in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/48pSbV2rgu84261https://my.truevi.com/watch/2NwxIa8y54khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2NwxIa8y54k/hqdefault.jpgWorshiping together to be free and to see God's purposesThis message explores how worship is more than just singing; it is an act of giving worth to God with our whole lives. Drawing from the Book of Exodus, the speaker highlights two key reasons for corporate worship: to be freed from oppression and idolatry, and to see God's unwavering purposes amidst life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2NwxIa8y54k2600https://my.truevi.com/watch/KTghu7z-3HIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KTghu7z-3HI/hqdefault.jpgDavid's journey to reign from wholenessThis message continues the series on David's life, focusing on his 24-year journey from anointing to full kingship. It explores the tension of waiting for God's complete promise while appreciating current blessings, using David's eventual capture of Jerusalem as a metaphor for overcoming strongholds and embracing God's intended wholeness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KTghu7z-3HI2553https://my.truevi.com/watch/SWKgOOh794Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SWKgOOh794M/hqdefault.jpgThe light of the world: Healing the blind manThis sermon explores the biblical account of Jesus healing a man born blind, emphasizing Jesus' declaration, "I am the light of the world." The speaker connects this miracle to the idea that God uses suffering to display His works and highlights the spiritual blindness of those who refuse to see Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SWKgOOh794M5023https://my.truevi.com/watch/CpcB8yeCUp8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CpcB8yeCUp8/hqdefault.jpgChurches requiring vaccine passports and divorce for abandonmentTodd Friel discusses whether churches should require vaccine passports for corporate worship, arguing against it as an overreach of Caesar's authority. He also addresses the question of how long a Christian should wait to divorce an unbelieving spouse who has abandoned them, emphasizing the need for wisdom and elder counsel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CpcB8yeCUp8701https://my.truevi.com/watch/X3I5Q86gKu8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X3I5Q86gKu8/hqdefault.jpgGuitar tutorial for "Come Praise and Glorify" by Sovereign Grace MusicThis video provides a guitar tutorial for the song "Come Praise and Glorify" from The Gathering album by Sovereign Grace Music. It covers strumming patterns, chord variations, and arrangement ideas for playing the song in a small group or full band setting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X3I5Q86gKu8902https://my.truevi.com/watch/ihYSfyiXzUchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ihYSfyiXzUc/hqdefault.jpgConnie Douglas's journey through serious illness and God's faithfulnessConnie Douglas shares her experience navigating multiple severe health diagnoses, including cirrhosis and pulmonary hypertension, which led to a liver transplant. She recounts how God sustained her through years of waiting, physical suffering, and emotional challenges, demonstrating His presence and provision.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ihYSfyiXzUc1541https://my.truevi.com/watch/xSrUn5RvW0chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xSrUn5RvW0c/hqdefault.jpgDisappointment and disillusionment in ministryThis message explores the inevitability of disappointment and disillusionment within ministry and Christian institutions. It encourages listeners to find their motivation solely in Christ and the gospel, using these experiences to deepen their trust in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSrUn5RvW0c1720https://my.truevi.com/watch/3qKy80u-xYQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3qKy80u-xYQ/hqdefault.jpgChad Coley's testimony of God's faithfulness through seminary and life's trialsChad Coley shares his personal journey of coming to know the Lord, his pursuit of theological education, and how God has demonstrated faithfulness through various life experiences, including marital and medical challenges. He emphasizes God's provision and guidance, culminating in his seminary graduation and the anticipation of new blessings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3qKy80u-xYQ354https://my.truevi.com/watch/ALsluAKBZ-chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ALsluAKBZ-c/hqdefault.jpgThe TaNaKh: An overview of the Old Testament's three-part designThis video explores the TaNaKh, the ancient Jewish collection of scrolls that forms the Old Testament. It details the three main sections—Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim—and how they are intentionally woven together to tell a unified story of God's covenant promise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALsluAKBZ-c764https://my.truevi.com/watch/gt48DG6cy0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gt48DG6cy0g/hqdefault.jpgJohn's account of Jesus' betrayal and arrestThis message examines John's unique perspective on the betrayal, arrest, and preliminary interrogation of Jesus, highlighting details not found in other Gospels. It explores the sequence of events, John's specific focus, and the heroism of Jesus in the face of these trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gt48DG6cy0g2477https://my.truevi.com/watch/NC2p7Xq30aohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NC2p7Xq30ao/hqdefault.jpgKatie Luther and the recovery of the homeThis presentation explores the life of Katie Luther, focusing on her role in the Reformation's recovery of the home as a center for Christian life. It highlights how the Luther household exemplified hospitality, generosity, and the integration of faith into daily living, challenging the monastic ideal of holiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NC2p7Xq30ao2595https://my.truevi.com/watch/NC7T41Btfkkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NC7T41Btfkk/hqdefault.jpgAsh Wednesday service: A journey from death to resurrectionThis Ash Wednesday service marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a 40-day journey of renewal and discipline for Christians. The service includes the receiving of ashes as a sign of repentance and mortality, and communion. It emphasizes the need for God's grace and mercy, and calls for renewed commitment and faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NC7T41Btfkk3677https://my.truevi.com/watch/7bJpQqiyT4whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7bJpQqiyT4w/hqdefault.jpgContending for the faith in a world of perversionsThis devotional explores the book of Jude, warning against philosophies and teachings that lead away from the truth of the gospel. It highlights how grace can be perverted into a license for immorality and how Jesus' divine status can be diminished. The message encourages believers to build themselves up in their most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7bJpQqiyT4w875https://my.truevi.com/watch/eaEVWRb8gIYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eaEVWRb8gIY/hqdefault.jpgExploring barriers to belonging for emerging generations in the churchThis presentation discusses research findings on the barriers to belonging for emerging generations (under 38) in the church. It identifies key factors such as church type, community, faith, and identity/culture as significant influences on their sense of belonging.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eaEVWRb8gIY4772https://my.truevi.com/watch/FCaiXk6wdikhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FCaiXk6wdik/hqdefault.jpgA memorial service for Louise EssexThis service commemorates the life of Louise Essex, celebrating her life and exalting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Family and friends share memories and testimonies of her faith, love for people, and impact on their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCaiXk6wdik9898https://my.truevi.com/watch/An4hxp0IFsEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/An4hxp0IFsE/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel is either true or falseTodd Friel explains the gospel message of Jesus taking on human sin and offering his righteousness in a great exchange. He challenges a woman to consider whether this message is true or false, emphasizing the significant implications if it is indeed true.https://www.youtube.com/embed/An4hxp0IFsE352https://my.truevi.com/watch/4foAEvM2818https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4foAEvM2818/hqdefault.jpgLearning Hebrew vowels: Nikud and matres lectionisThis video explains the Hebrew vowel system, focusing on both the nikud (vowel points) and the matres lectionis (consonants used as vowels). It demonstrates how these elements contribute to the precise reading and understanding of the Old Testament text.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4foAEvM28181591https://my.truevi.com/watch/czxnPJ_Lwechttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/czxnPJ_Lwec/hqdefault.jpgReligious liberty, non-denominational churches, and end times beliefsThis discussion covers a Supreme Court case on religious liberty and freedom of speech, the rise of non-denominational churches in the U.S., and varying Christian beliefs about the end times. It also touches on the decline of Christianity in the UK and the ongoing work of Reasonable Faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/czxnPJ_Lwec1146https://my.truevi.com/watch/FLEb1MkW12Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FLEb1MkW12I/hqdefault.jpgMyths about God and the resurrectionThis Easter Sunday message challenges common misconceptions about what God requires for a relationship with Him. It addresses myths such as needing to prove oneself, fearing God, doing good deeds, or feeling ashamed. The sermon emphasizes that the resurrection qualifies all people to come to God, regardless of these perceived requirements.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FLEb1MkW12I3532https://my.truevi.com/watch/bKFQqQtpzsshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bKFQqQtpzss/hqdefault.jpgFreedom in Christ: Defended, warned, and livedThis sermon explores Galatians 5, emphasizing that Christ has set believers free from the law's burden. It highlights the need to defend this freedom against false teachings, heed warnings against returning to legalism, and live out this freedom through faith working in love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bKFQqQtpzss2250https://my.truevi.com/watch/6QTW7mk60ighttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6QTW7mk60ig/hqdefault.jpgDon't miss your moment: Avoiding the sluggard's squandered stewardshipThis convocation address at Dallas Theological Seminary introduces the sixth president, Dr. Mark Yarbrough, who then delivers a message on stewardship. Drawing from the book of Proverbs, he cautions against the sluggard's inaction and encourages students and faculty to seize their God-given opportunities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6QTW7mk60ig1160https://my.truevi.com/watch/txfkCjOzlf4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/txfkCjOzlf4/hqdefault.jpgFundamentals for preaching the book of ProverbsDr. Bruce Waltke, a preeminent Old Testament scholar, discusses the promise and difficulty of preaching the book of Proverbs. He outlines seven fundamental components of expository preaching, focusing on exegetical substance and homiletical style. This lecture is part of the W.H. Griffith Thomas Memorial Lectureship at Dallas Theological Seminary.https://www.youtube.com/embed/txfkCjOzlf43137https://my.truevi.com/watch/dv0lhpjKRu0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dv0lhpjKRu0/hqdefault.jpgBeholding Jesus: The call to believeThis sermon introduces a new series on the Gospel of John, emphasizing the book's central theme: belief in Jesus. The speaker highlights humanity's inherent distraction and forgetfulness, urging listeners to intentionally behold Jesus and fixate on him to strengthen their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dv0lhpjKRu05993https://my.truevi.com/watch/CRh5XvsCB28https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CRh5XvsCB28/hqdefault.jpgThe attitude and life of ChristThis message explores the Christ hymn in Philippians chapter 2, focusing on Paul's invitation to lay down selfishness, power, and image. It emphasizes that following Jesus's example of humility and selflessness is as effective and relevant today as it has been throughout Christian history.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CRh5XvsCB284318https://my.truevi.com/watch/lwkqh9HG9qchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/lwkqh9HG9qc/hqdefault.jpgGod's purposes in the detours of lifePastor Jim Thomas reads from John Piper's "A Godward Life," focusing on a meditation about God's detours. Piper recounts a family road trip where their car broke down, leading to an unexpected answer to prayer and a deeper understanding of God's wisdom, teaching, and desire for humility.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lwkqh9HG9qc587https://my.truevi.com/watch/8VSb2wDiwqshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8VSb2wDiwqs/hqdefault.jpgLook closer: Peeping out prideThis message explores the pervasive sin of pride, defining it as an unholy preoccupation with self and contrasting it with humility. Drawing on an anamorphic painting analogy, the speaker encourages a deeper look into our lives to identify and address this foundational vice. The sermon emphasizes that humility, exemplified by Jesus, is the prescription for pride, urging listeners to practice confession, repentance, and self-awareness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8VSb2wDiwqs2382https://my.truevi.com/watch/BweN09aXVe8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BweN09aXVe8/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig on the reasonableness of faith and the existence of GodDr. William Lane Craig discusses the compatibility of reason and faith, arguing that belief in God is a perfectly reasonable stance for an informed individual. He addresses common objections to faith, including the idea that science and religion are at odds, and presents arguments for God's existence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BweN09aXVe83331https://my.truevi.com/watch/FpUiz1btlEIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FpUiz1btlEI/hqdefault.jpgFive ways to help young people grow in Christian confidenceThis episode outlines five strategies for parents, youth pastors, and educators to cultivate Christian confidence in young people. It addresses the statistical decline of young people in the church and emphasizes the importance of early engagement, tackling tough questions, and maintaining a balanced approach of truth and relationship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpUiz1btlEI1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/jeatKEP6bochttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jeatKEP6boc/hqdefault.jpgThinking about what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthyThis lesson explores Philippians 4:8, encouraging children to fill their minds and hearts with good things. Using a story and practical examples, it illustrates how to discern and choose thoughts that align with God's truth, contrasting them with negative influences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jeatKEP6boc804https://my.truevi.com/watch/oHC3_v9uL0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oHC3_v9uL0g/hqdefault.jpgSet your mind on things aboveThis message encourages believers to intentionally set their minds on eternal things rather than earthly concerns. It emphasizes that a heavenly mindset leads to a more fruitful life on Earth, reflecting Christ's glory and serving as an ambassador for Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oHC3_v9uL0g3070https://my.truevi.com/watch/al0tp7c18rghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/al0tp7c18rg/hqdefault.jpgBreaking the time loop: Recognizing Jesus in unexpected placesThis sermon explores the concept of a 'time loop' in life and faith, drawing parallels to Peter's experience after the resurrection. It challenges listeners to recognize Jesus's voice and presence not only in familiar contexts but also in unexpected and unfamiliar places, emphasizing that true discipleship involves being trained for the Lord's absence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/al0tp7c18rg6105https://my.truevi.com/watch/atqvPMgiy0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/atqvPMgiy0g/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 95: The visible covenant and the electThis sermon on Psalm 95 distinguishes between the visible covenant community and the elect of God. It emphasizes that while the elect cannot fall away, members of the visible church can and do apostatize, and New Testament warnings apply to them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/atqvPMgiy0g2923https://my.truevi.com/watch/cXkDC0QluzAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cXkDC0QluzA/hqdefault.jpgA couple's journey through infertility and faithA couple shares their personal story of struggling with infertility, discussing the emotional, marital, and faith challenges they faced. They offer insights into navigating medical decisions, societal pressures, and the importance of community support within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cXkDC0QluzA3297https://my.truevi.com/watch/d4mzdn7nPNUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/d4mzdn7nPNU/hqdefault.jpgAn open heaven: God's supernatural work in your lifeThis message explores the concept of an "open heaven," where the natural and supernatural intersect, leading to God's supernatural work in the details of your life. It emphasizes that God delights in every detail, even when circumstances seem coincidental or dysfunctional, as seen in the story of Jacob.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d4mzdn7nPNU1924https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wk6L_byvKSIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wk6L_byvKSI/hqdefault.jpgJesus' merciful confrontation of sinThis devotional reflects on the Gospel of John chapter 8, where Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery. It highlights Jesus' merciful approach to confronting sin, drawing attention away from the individual's transgression and offering freedom to change. The reflection encourages listeners to consider areas of unaddressed sin and seek Jesus' mercy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wk6L_byvKSI712https://my.truevi.com/watch/xbfIYAyglHghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xbfIYAyglHg/hqdefault.jpgGod as the author of salvation in Ephesians 1:1-14This message begins a journey through the book of Ephesians, focusing on the opening verses of chapter one. It explores Paul's theological richness in describing God the Father as the author of salvation, Jesus as the avenue of salvation, and the Holy Spirit as the authenticator of salvation. The sermon emphasizes how these foundational truths provide perspective for everyday life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xbfIYAyglHg2672https://my.truevi.com/watch/HtspvMlafI8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HtspvMlafI8/hqdefault.jpgThe early church: Devotion to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayerThis devotion explores the early church community described in Acts 2:42-47, highlighting their commitment to the apostles' teaching, koinonia fellowship, communal meals, and corporate prayer. It emphasizes how these practices reflect heaven coming to earth through the Holy Spirit's presence and power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtspvMlafI8345https://my.truevi.com/watch/fZVqZaPjC_chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fZVqZaPjC_c/hqdefault.jpgThe decision to receive Jesus and his rewardThis sermon explores Jesus's teaching in Matthew 10:34-42, focusing on the challenging decision to prioritize Jesus above all else, even family and self. It explains that this decision, though costly and divisive, leads to the ultimate reward of receiving Jesus and God the Father, experiencing God's presence, and finding true life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZVqZaPjC_c1909https://my.truevi.com/watch/XooKewAQkeEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XooKewAQkeE/hqdefault.jpgTesting your Christian faith: The forensic faith readiness reviewThis episode introduces a 21-minute self-assessment called the "Forensic Faith Readiness Review." It challenges Christians to articulate their faith and address common objections, moving beyond experiential belief to an evidential understanding. The review helps identify areas for growth in defending Christian truth with gentleness and respect.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XooKewAQkeE1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/9-ETG7m_g0Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9-ETG7m_g0M/hqdefault.jpgYour spiritual story: Belief, knowledge, and understanding in ChristThis sermon explores the individual's spiritual story through the lens of Romans 6:8-11, emphasizing the importance of belief, knowledge, and understanding in the Christian life. It discusses the implications of Christ's resurrection for believers, highlighting a spiritual death to an old way of life and a new, abundant, and permanent life in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9-ETG7m_g0M4397https://my.truevi.com/watch/P7XShDy_AO0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P7XShDy_AO0/hqdefault.jpgThe preeminence of Christ in our livesThis message explores the concept of Christ's preeminence, asserting that a disordered life indicates Christ is not first. It uses biblical, historical, and personal illustrations to demonstrate how placing anything other than God at the center leads to spiritual dryness and unraveling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P7XShDy_AO06307https://my.truevi.com/watch/OM_gzqAXlAYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OM_gzqAXlAY/hqdefault.jpgFounders Ministries: Hurricane Ian and God's grace through afflictionTom Ascol and Graham Gunden discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian on Southwest Florida, including personal experiences and the broader community. They reflect on God's faithfulness and grace amidst the devastation, highlighting lessons learned and the church's response.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OM_gzqAXlAY1911https://my.truevi.com/watch/fZ8co6BdYLUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fZ8co6BdYLU/hqdefault.jpgHow to discern God's voice from false messagesThis message explores how to discern God's voice amidst numerous messages from culture, people, and media. It introduces two tests from 1 John 4: the Jesus test, which evaluates if a message aligns with who Jesus is, and the source test, which examines if a message originates from God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZ8co6BdYLU1946https://my.truevi.com/watch/i--grWqNFu8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i--grWqNFu8/hqdefault.jpgThe word of God as a mirror for transformationThis sermon explores James's teaching on the Word of God as a mirror that reveals our true selves and facilitates transformation. It emphasizes that this divine mirror, unlike deceptive worldly mirrors, displays reality without distortion, exposing our desires and patterns. The message encourages humility in receiving God's Word, allowing it to reshape us from the inside out, leading to genuine, Spirit-created change.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i--grWqNFu83141https://my.truevi.com/watch/kKWxyeuRKN4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kKWxyeuRKN4/hqdefault.jpgRahab's confession of faith and unexpected hopeThis sermon explores the story of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute in Jericho, focusing on her confession of faith in God. It highlights how God works in unexpected ways, even in enemy territory, to bring hope and deliverance to individuals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kKWxyeuRKN42368https://my.truevi.com/watch/kR-DH6b0Jowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kR-DH6b0Jow/hqdefault.jpgMorning Prayer and Lessons and Carols on the Second Sunday of ChristmasThis service from Christ Church Detroit, led by parish administrator Joshyn Hoisington, features a special morning prayer alongside lessons and carols. The congregation celebrates the second Sunday of Christmas with scripture readings, prayers, and hymns.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kR-DH6b0Jow3790https://my.truevi.com/watch/UbQ3su2oUxchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UbQ3su2oUxc/hqdefault.jpgMinistry preparation and the anemic churchA speaker reflects on his seminary experience, highlighting the challenges of ministry preparation and the importance of a holistic approach to Christian life. He addresses the "anemic" state of the contemporary church, advocating for a renewed focus on discipleship, spiritual formation, and a commitment to biblical orthodoxy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UbQ3su2oUxc1563https://my.truevi.com/watch/5dLMnEtYG3shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5dLMnEtYG3s/hqdefault.jpgThe archetypal fatherhood moment: God the Father at Jesus' baptismThis sermon explores the six characteristics of God the Father's interaction with Jesus at his baptism, presenting it as the archetypal pattern for all fatherhood. It encourages earthly fathers to imitate these divine attributes, emphasizing presence, engagement, verbal affirmation, identification, expressed love, and praise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5dLMnEtYG3s2702https://my.truevi.com/watch/94pkiFU6N-Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/94pkiFU6N-A/hqdefault.jpgTo reach out, you must first listen upThis message explores the biblical call to action against human trafficking and other social injustices, drawing parallels between the Good Samaritan and the need for sustained, impactful engagement. It emphasizes that effective outreach stems from a deep theological foundation and an experiential encounter with Jesus, as exemplified by the stories of Martha and Mary and the work of William Wilberforce.https://www.youtube.com/embed/94pkiFU6N-A829https://my.truevi.com/watch/8qBF9FTN4RAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8qBF9FTN4RA/hqdefault.jpgConsidering the universe's hostility as evidence for God's designThis video explores the objection that Earth appears as a "pale blue dot" in a vast, hostile universe, seemingly contradicting the idea of a designed world. It challenges this perspective by suggesting that the extreme unlikelihood of life in such an environment could instead point to miraculous design. The speaker uses analogies to illustrate how apparent hostility or messiness in the universe might actually be part of God's intricate design process.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qBF9FTN4RA757https://my.truevi.com/watch/VxCnoHswBQEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VxCnoHswBQE/hqdefault.jpgSeptember 17, 2023 11:15 AM serviceThis is the 11:15 AM service from First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina, recorded on September 17, 2023. The service includes announcements, a corporate prayer of confession, words of assurance, and a sermon on endurance based on 2 Timothy 2:8-13. The service also features the introduction of new members and a congregational meeting to hear the nominating committee's report.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VxCnoHswBQE5070https://my.truevi.com/watch/TgP5g37MwhAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TgP5g37MwhA/hqdefault.jpgThe journey to surrender: Seeing God, embracing forgiveness, and accepting his callThis message explores Isaiah's transformational encounter with God in Isaiah 6 as a paradigm for the believer's journey to surrender. It outlines three essential steps: seeing God in his glory and holiness, embracing his loving forgiveness, and accepting his call to mission. The speaker emphasizes that this journey is a daily commitment, not a one-time event.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TgP5g37MwhA1822https://my.truevi.com/watch/HSYU4GrUBrAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HSYU4GrUBrA/hqdefault.jpgPaul's boast in difficult thingsThis message explores the Apostle Paul's unconventional boasting, focusing on his willingness to endure hardship for the sake of the Gospel. It highlights how Paul found strength and purpose in difficult circumstances, offering a unique perspective on spiritual resilience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HSYU4GrUBrA3838https://my.truevi.com/watch/wflGcPncQjohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wflGcPncQjo/hqdefault.jpgUnder pressure but nothing my father can't handleThis message explores how believers can endure pressure and embrace God's purpose for their lives. Drawing from the early church's response to persecution in Acts 4, the speaker encourages listeners to rely on God's strength and prepare for spiritual growth rather than seeking to avoid hardship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wflGcPncQjo3289https://my.truevi.com/watch/Oqizh2wHnc8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oqizh2wHnc8/hqdefault.jpgPutting the best construction on others' actionsThis video suggests that many squabbles in homes and churches arise because individuals are slow to interpret others' actions in the best possible light. It proposes that a self-centered perspective often prevents people from considering alternative, positive explanations for behavior.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oqizh2wHnc8358https://my.truevi.com/watch/8gvVCWlGVmshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8gvVCWlGVms/hqdefault.jpgSharing the gospel with a man working out at the gymRay Comfort engages a man named Reggie at the gym, discussing the Ten Commandments and the seriousness of sin. He explains how Jesus paid the fine for sin on the cross, offering forgiveness and a new life to those who repent and trust in Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8gvVCWlGVms303https://my.truevi.com/watch/WELBcNGXHhUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WELBcNGXHhU/hqdefault.jpgMissionaries and the gospel batonThis Q&A session addresses the concept of missionaries carrying a "baton" and what that baton represents. The speaker discusses the gospel as the message missionaries proclaim and pass on, acknowledging the complexities of church planting in diverse cultural settings and the need to work within existing expectations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WELBcNGXHhU661https://my.truevi.com/watch/UBi2vkitO80https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UBi2vkitO80/hqdefault.jpgLegal pardon and divine forgiveness: Does a pardon remove guilt?This week, the speaker continues his work on an article about divine forgiveness and legal pardon. He explores the question of whether a pardon removes a person's guilt, examining early and subsequent Supreme Court decisions on legal pardon. The discussion highlights differing definitions of guilt in these legal contexts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UBi2vkitO80312https://my.truevi.com/watch/Sv5uG6n5cjghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sv5uG6n5cjg/hqdefault.jpgThe meaning of "It is finished" on Good FridayThis message explores the profound meaning of Jesus's final words on the cross, "It is finished." It delves into how these words signify the completion of Jesus's crucifixion, his earthly ministry, and the ultimate act of salvation history for humanity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sv5uG6n5cjg3127https://my.truevi.com/watch/1aJZb-DWtMMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1aJZb-DWtMM/hqdefault.jpgLiving with supernatural boldness in your walk with ChristThis sermon explores how to live with supernatural boldness in your Christian walk, drawing insights from Acts chapter 4. It emphasizes that boldness expects opposition, anticipates effectiveness, pursues God's presence, and accelerates through prayer. The message encourages believers to embrace risk, courage, and confidence in sharing the gospel, trusting in God's power to work through them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1aJZb-DWtMM1484https://my.truevi.com/watch/bpDAtgy_-iAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bpDAtgy_-iA/hqdefault.jpgBiblical attributes of masculinity for young Christian menThis discussion explores biblical attributes that define masculinity, offering clarity for young Christian men. It addresses societal norms, biological realities, and scriptural guidance on what it means to be a man, including courage, purity, honoring women, and resisting passivity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bpDAtgy_-iA674https://my.truevi.com/watch/LPFzOfuDZxYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LPFzOfuDZxY/hqdefault.jpgEaster Sunday: From grim what-ifs to what-ifs of hopePastor Diane Laughman of First Lutheran Church Duluth delivers an Easter Sunday message, exploring how the resurrection transforms our anxieties into hope. The sermon draws parallels between the women at the tomb and a children's book about 'what-ifs,' emphasizing remembering Jesus' words and the breaking in of hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LPFzOfuDZxY4152https://my.truevi.com/watch/Qs20bdbByzkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qs20bdbByzk/hqdefault.jpgThe crucified lifeThis message introduces the concept of living a crucified life. The speaker shares a personal testimony about a man seeking God and discusses the importance of fellowship and studying scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qs20bdbByzk5732https://my.truevi.com/watch/J3JljkuBmFEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/J3JljkuBmFE/hqdefault.jpgFive principles for flourishing in your vocationThis message explores five principles for flourishing in your vocation, drawing on biblical understanding of work. It encourages viewing work as a calling, embracing excellence and passion, serving others, and ultimately working for God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J3JljkuBmFE2240https://my.truevi.com/watch/meIPxwWLui8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/meIPxwWLui8/hqdefault.jpgCome and see what Jesus is doingThis message encourages listeners to refocus on Jesus as their first love amidst distractions and division. It highlights Jesus's strategy of invitation and pursuit, urging individuals to take a step towards community and relationship with Him and others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/meIPxwWLui83852https://my.truevi.com/watch/TkPOTKU7NXshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TkPOTKU7NXs/hqdefault.jpgA prayer of examine: Recalling God's presence in your weekThis prayer of examine invites listeners to pause and reflect on the past week, recognizing God's presence in moments of consolation and desolation. It encourages offering offenses to Jesus and seeking guidance for reconciliation, while also looking forward to the week ahead with gratitude and petition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TkPOTKU7NXs645https://my.truevi.com/watch/0OVweuZrR4Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0OVweuZrR4M/hqdefault.jpgRebuilding when under attack: Responding to distraction, slander, and compromiseThis message explores how to continue rebuilding your life and projects when faced with various forms of attack. Drawing lessons from Nehemiah chapter 6, it focuses on responding to distraction, slanderous critique, and temptations to compromise with discernment and dedication.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0OVweuZrR4M2534https://my.truevi.com/watch/oyukrjPo9sAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oyukrjPo9sA/hqdefault.jpgThe Bible's supernatural accuracy in scienceThis video explores how the Bible, while not a science textbook, contains supernaturally accurate scientific insights. It examines examples such as the timing of circumcision, handling of dead bodies, quarantine for leprosy, and sanitation practices, demonstrating the Bible's advanced understanding of health and hygiene.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oyukrjPo9sA611https://my.truevi.com/watch/3lfPK2vfC54https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3lfPK2vfC54/hqdefault.jpgThe paradox of the cross in 2 CorinthiansThis video explores Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, highlighting how the paradox of the cross challenges their ideas of glory and success. It reveals God's character as self-giving love and introduces a new cruciform way of life. Paul's life and ministry imitate the cross, demonstrating authentic representation of the crucified and risen Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3lfPK2vfC54518https://my.truevi.com/watch/YvLghMEtYH4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YvLghMEtYH4/hqdefault.jpgA call and a caution to worshippers from Psalm 95This sermon explores Psalm 95, presenting it as both an earnest invitation to joyful worship and a solemn warning against the peril of unbelief. It emphasizes that true worship is content-driven, passionate, theological, and directed solely to God, who is worthy of all adoration as the great King and Creator.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YvLghMEtYH42929https://my.truevi.com/watch/xkcawo4KqAUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xkcawo4KqAU/hqdefault.jpgCelebrating Goody Bell's call to serve as senior pastorThis video captures a worship service celebrating Goody Bell's call to serve as senior pastor. The sermon emphasizes the importance of communal discernment and unity within the church body, drawing from Ephesians 4:1-16. The service includes scripture readings, prayer, and musical worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xkcawo4KqAU4879https://my.truevi.com/watch/sHudMBOR1NQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sHudMBOR1NQ/hqdefault.jpgThe cleansing of ten lepers and the faith of oneAlistair Begg preaches from Luke 17:11-19, recounting Jesus' encounter with ten lepers who cry out for mercy. Jesus sends them to the priests, and as they go, they are cleansed. Only one, a Samaritan, returns to give thanks and praise to God, demonstrating a faith that made him well.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sHudMBOR1NQ2070https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tk4igE8wqpohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tk4igE8wqpo/hqdefault.jpgWhy the body matters in Christian parentingThis episode explores the often-overlooked importance of the body in Christian parenting. Dr. Brian Crutcher discusses why caring for the body matters and offers practical takeaways for raising children who value movement, health, and God's designs for their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tk4igE8wqpo1329https://my.truevi.com/watch/qc5KL9sqKQghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qc5KL9sqKQg/hqdefault.jpgAddressing hidden struggles in ministry: InsecurityThis message explores the hidden struggle of insecurity, particularly as it manifests in ministry. It highlights how individuals in ministry often face unique pressures and comparisons, leading to feelings of inadequacy. The speaker encourages leaning on and learning from Jesus as a means to navigate and overcome these challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qc5KL9sqKQg2113https://my.truevi.com/watch/K0Tgveaq3Iohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K0Tgveaq3Io/hqdefault.jpgThe role of people in God's kingdom in primeval historyThis session explores the essential role of human beings in God's kingdom during primeval times. It examines why God created humanity and the specific functions he established for people from the very beginning. The discussion highlights humanity's calling to serve as God's priests and royal representatives on Earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K0Tgveaq3Io749https://my.truevi.com/watch/SM427_FhqK4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SM427_FhqK4/hqdefault.jpgGod's sufficient grace in ministry and loss in RomeThis video features a missionary reflecting on his call to serve in Rome, highlighting the city's spiritual lostness despite its religious facade. He shares his personal journey of faith and ministry, including the profound loss of his wife and his decision to continue serving in Rome, trusting in God's provision and sufficient grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SM427_FhqK4747https://my.truevi.com/watch/gUDaH1fLQDwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gUDaH1fLQDw/hqdefault.jpgYour identity is not defined by your circumstancesThis sermon explores how the circumstances of life, whether good or bad, do not define a person's identity. Drawing from the book of Esther, it highlights that true identity for believers is found in God's grace, not in external situations or personal achievements.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gUDaH1fLQDw2646https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ywumx3BcKN0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ywumx3BcKN0/hqdefault.jpgAddressing objections to Christianity and sharing faithThis video addresses common objections to Christianity, including claims of borrowing from pagan religions and atheistic views on creation. It also demonstrates a method of sharing faith by engaging in a conversation about morality and the Ten Commandments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ywumx3BcKN0402https://my.truevi.com/watch/X44XP66fV3ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/X44XP66fV3o/hqdefault.jpgPeter's patient persuasion in JerusalemPeter returns to Jerusalem after his encounter with Cornelius and is criticized by the circumcision party for associating with uncircumcised men. Instead of responding with anger, Peter patiently explains the events, including his vision and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles, leading to the glorification of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X44XP66fV3o2721https://my.truevi.com/watch/JtMYckP6sJ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JtMYckP6sJ8/hqdefault.jpgThe vindication of Jesus through resurrectionThis podcast episode explores the theological meaning of Jesus's claims and actions, particularly during the last week of his life, and how they connect to the resurrection. It delves into the significance of the triumphal entry, Jesus's examination before the Sanhedrin, and his crucifixion, highlighting how these events set the stage for God's vindication of Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JtMYckP6sJ82956https://my.truevi.com/watch/5IskPFCPS6ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5IskPFCPS6o/hqdefault.jpgPraying as adopted children and heirs of GodThis message encourages believers to pray with the understanding that they are adopted children of God and co-heirs with Christ. It emphasizes that this perspective transforms how individuals approach God in prayer, moving from a place of fear or distance to one of intimacy and confidence in His love and generosity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5IskPFCPS6o1358https://my.truevi.com/watch/y0ulJLCw2pwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y0ulJLCw2pw/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding guilt and forgiveness through the Ten CommandmentsThis video explores how individuals perceive their own goodness when measured against the Ten Commandments. It highlights the concept of legal guilt before God and presents the Christian message of forgiveness through Jesus Christ as a solution to this dilemma.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y0ulJLCw2pw427https://my.truevi.com/watch/PvYcPA60a6Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PvYcPA60a6Y/hqdefault.jpgImitating leaders and treasuring sound teachingThis sermon explores Titus 2:7-8, emphasizing the call for believers to imitate the good works of their church leaders and to value sound teaching. It highlights that these actions are crucial so that the name of Christ is not slandered and opponents have nothing evil to say.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PvYcPA60a6Y2499https://my.truevi.com/watch/YcA2_qH1ztshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YcA2_qH1zts/hqdefault.jpgOne thing is needed: To sit at his feetThis video features a musical performance centered on the theme of needing only Jesus. The lyrics emphasize sitting at Jesus' feet and gazing on his beauty as the one essential thing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YcA2_qH1zts327https://my.truevi.com/watch/jBSsNRnm7tUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jBSsNRnm7tU/hqdefault.jpgBiblically sound decisionsThis message emphasizes the importance of making biblically sound decisions in daily life. It highlights how even small choices can have a significant impact and encourages including the Lord in all decision-making processes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jBSsNRnm7tU5269https://my.truevi.com/watch/TR3mYQE-SwEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TR3mYQE-SwE/hqdefault.jpgThe central calling of the church: Proclaim and uphold the truthThis sermon explores the central calling of the church, emphasizing that its primary function is to proclaim and uphold the truth. It highlights that without these two pillars, the church fails to be the church, regardless of other good works it may perform. The message stresses the importance of both doctrine and behavior in fulfilling this calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TR3mYQE-SwE2412https://my.truevi.com/watch/IkNQkcig28Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IkNQkcig28Y/hqdefault.jpgHeaven is like a wedding banquetThis sermon explores the biblical metaphor of heaven as a wedding banquet, emphasizing that while human descriptions fall short, God uses this imagery to help us grasp the joy and abundance awaiting us. It highlights that heaven will be far grander than anything we can conceive, with new, glorified bodies and an experience beyond our current understanding of dimensions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IkNQkcig28Y1986https://my.truevi.com/watch/Pn3c4Wqs3QYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Pn3c4Wqs3QY/hqdefault.jpgThe transformative power of God's wordThis sermon explores the transformative nature of God's word, drawing parallels between personal conversion experiences and the creative and destructive power of God's voice in scripture. It emphasizes the reliability of God's promises and challenges listeners to live virtuously in light of these truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pn3c4Wqs3QY2092https://my.truevi.com/watch/9FFqZZuZMeIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9FFqZZuZMeI/hqdefault.jpgFinding balance in seminary lifeDr. Gene Pond, Associate Professor of Bible Exposition, discusses the challenge of maintaining a healthy balance between seminary studies, employment, family, ministry, and devotional life. He offers three principles from Ecclesiastes to help students navigate these competing priorities and avoid burnout.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9FFqZZuZMeI1071https://my.truevi.com/watch/gvptKJCHiwYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gvptKJCHiwY/hqdefault.jpgA changed heart for a tamed tongueThis sermon explores James 3:1-12, emphasizing that while the tongue is small, it directs our entire lives and can cause great destruction. The speaker argues that true taming of the tongue is impossible without a heart transformed by Jesus's grace, as words ultimately reflect the heart's condition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gvptKJCHiwY2319https://my.truevi.com/watch/YJZtbeFKidMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YJZtbeFKidM/hqdefault.jpgFrank Turek discusses the cosmological, teleological, and moral arguments for God's existenceFrank Turek, president of crossexamine.org, explains how the cosmological, teleological, and moral arguments provide evidence for the existence of God. He details how these arguments, even without referencing the Bible, point to a spaceless, timeless, immaterial, powerful, personal, and intelligent creator.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YJZtbeFKidM1747https://my.truevi.com/watch/glAc0ZAyOw0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/glAc0ZAyOw0/hqdefault.jpgFaith, vocation, and culture: A seamless lifeThis discussion explores the interconnectedness of faith, vocation, and culture, emphasizing that one's beliefs shape how they live and impact the world. It challenges the compartmentalization of life into sacred and secular, advocating for a coherent existence where all aspects are seen as holy to the Lord. The conversation highlights how a deeper understanding of vocation extends beyond a job, encompassing a divine calling to see, hear, and feel as God does, ultimately contributing to the common good.https://www.youtube.com/embed/glAc0ZAyOw02575https://my.truevi.com/watch/oXuXDnFKQcghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oXuXDnFKQcg/hqdefault.jpgDaniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dreamThis message explores the biblical account of Daniel interpreting King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, which foretold the rise and fall of world empires. It highlights Daniel's reliance on God for wisdom and the ultimate establishment of God's eternal kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oXuXDnFKQcg1738https://my.truevi.com/watch/nBVHzZsa43shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nBVHzZsa43s/hqdefault.jpgForgiveness as an act of obedienceThis message explores the concept of forgiveness as an act of obedience to Christ, drawing on a personal testimony of profound suffering and the biblical narrative of King David. It emphasizes that true forgiveness, even in the face of deep injustice, is a spiritual discipline that leads to freedom and cleansing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBVHzZsa43s2389https://my.truevi.com/watch/vs-y6eOlBYshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vs-y6eOlBYs/hqdefault.jpgEmbracing singleness with the LordThis episode offers encouragement for single women, moving beyond unhelpful clichés to embrace their current season. It features testimonies from women who have learned to trust God with their desires and find purpose in their singleness, even amidst challenges and unfulfilled longings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vs-y6eOlBYs1669https://my.truevi.com/watch/M_vsCuR3OYEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M_vsCuR3OYE/hqdefault.jpgGod's work in us: Sanctification, not self-creationThis sermon explores the concept of sanctification as God's ongoing work in believers, contrasting it with the modern emphasis on self-creation. It draws from Philippians 1:1-11 to highlight that God, who begins a good work in us, will carry it to completion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M_vsCuR3OYE5336https://my.truevi.com/watch/z7L6noOyCx4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7L6noOyCx4/hqdefault.jpgWorld Outreach Church Worship performs "El Shaddai"This video features the World Outreach Church Worship team performing the song "El Shaddai." The lyrics recount biblical narratives of God's power and faithfulness, from saving Abraham's son to parting the Red Sea and seeing the outcast.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7L6noOyCx4302https://my.truevi.com/watch/w1jK6LUM9W4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w1jK6LUM9W4/hqdefault.jpgDispelling fear of death through faithRobert Wolgemuth shares how his late wife, Bobby, faced her terminal illness with grace and faith, which dispelled his own fear of death. He discusses how a Christian perspective on death, rooted in the promise of heaven, can bring peace and confidence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/w1jK6LUM9W41714https://my.truevi.com/watch/baP96ttoimUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/baP96ttoimU/hqdefault.jpgPersevering through parental failure with ChristThis message offers encouragement to parents, acknowledging that failure is an inevitable part of the parenting journey. It emphasizes that parents can lead even in their failures by confessing mistakes and seeking forgiveness, demonstrating the transformative power of Christ to their children. The speaker uses biblical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate how God can use parental failures as opportunities for growth and restoration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/baP96ttoimU1352https://my.truevi.com/watch/JqVwEyjglS8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JqVwEyjglS8/hqdefault.jpgJesus opens our eyes to his glory, suffering, and redemptionThis sermon explores how Jesus opens our eyes to his glory, suffering, and redemption, drawing from Luke 18:31-43. It highlights Jesus's unique ability to give sight to the blind as a sign of his divine identity and messianic role, while also emphasizing his clear prophecies about his impending suffering and death in Jerusalem. The message concludes by connecting these themes to the hope of redemption and resurrection, encouraging believers to face life's challenges with eyes fixed on Jesus as the incarnate Redeemer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JqVwEyjglS82094https://my.truevi.com/watch/Kq1gclbBSHshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kq1gclbBSHs/hqdefault.jpgThe Antioch church: Unlikely diversity, unity, and ministryThis sermon explores the early church in Antioch, highlighting its unique characteristics of unlikely diversity, unity, and ministry. It examines how this multiethnic community, formed by both Jews and Gentiles, became a model for the spread of the gospel to the ends of the earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kq1gclbBSHs2462https://my.truevi.com/watch/MgfdjEq8AJ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MgfdjEq8AJ8/hqdefault.jpgThe Equality Act, American Sign Language Bible, Fred Luter, and SBC updatesThis podcast episode discusses the Equality Act's potential impact on religious freedom and women's rights. It also celebrates the American Sign Language Bible translation and highlights the legacy of Fred Luter, the first African American president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Additionally, the hosts provide updates from the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee meeting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MgfdjEq8AJ84022https://my.truevi.com/watch/K75hM5WYoUQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K75hM5WYoUQ/hqdefault.jpgLeadership lessons from Jesus: Ambition, service, and humilityThis message explores Jesus' teachings on leadership, emphasizing that true greatness in God's kingdom is found not in worldly ambition but in humility and service. Drawing from the Gospels, it highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of others, especially children, and maintaining a kingdom-focused perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K75hM5WYoUQ3410https://my.truevi.com/watch/2RM_wpca4Kwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2RM_wpca4Kw/hqdefault.jpgPalm Sunday: Jesus' triumphal entry into JerusalemThis sermon reflects on the significance of Palm Sunday, recounting Jesus' entry into Jerusalem as described in Matthew 21. The speaker emphasizes Jesus' humility in riding a donkey and his subsequent cleansing of the temple, highlighting the contrast between the crowd's adoration and the religious leaders' indignation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2RM_wpca4Kw3621https://my.truevi.com/watch/eevrwkZ3dGshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eevrwkZ3dGs/hqdefault.jpgJesus came to destroy the works of the devilThis sermon explores Hebrews 2:14-15, emphasizing that Jesus came to destroy the power of death and deliver those enslaved by the fear of it. The speaker highlights that Jesus, by partaking in flesh and blood, became like humanity to fulfill this purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eevrwkZ3dGs4036https://my.truevi.com/watch/O9b40locZSEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/O9b40locZSE/hqdefault.jpgThe prophetic lineage of Jesus ChristThis presentation explores the prophetic lineage of Jesus Christ through 77 generations, examining the Hebrew meanings of names in both the Solomonic and Nathanic lines. It reveals how these names form sentences that prophetically describe Jesus as the promised Messiah, from Adam to His birth through Mary.https://www.youtube.com/embed/O9b40locZSE489https://my.truevi.com/watch/l25WOMksO50https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l25WOMksO50/hqdefault.jpgMoving from theological knowledge to practical Christian livingThis episode emphasizes the critical difference between intellectual understanding of Christian truth and its active application in daily life. It challenges listeners to move beyond theoretical knowledge and engage in practical obedience, highlighting that behavioral accuracy is as crucial as doctrinal soundness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l25WOMksO50795https://my.truevi.com/watch/3dRby7EljQ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3dRby7EljQ4/hqdefault.jpgDefending the truth: A call to courage from SpurgeonThis segment urges believers to defend God's truth, drawing on the historical sacrifices of martyrs and reformers. It challenges the fear of conflict in upholding theological truth, contrasting it with the immense cost paid by those who came before.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3dRby7EljQ4334https://my.truevi.com/watch/a24xCvxPN88https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a24xCvxPN88/hqdefault.jpgUnhappiness on earth cultivates a hunger for heavenMax Lucado preaches on Psalm 23:6, explaining that unhappiness on earth is not a sign of emotional underdevelopment but rather a divine mechanism to cultivate a longing for our eternal home. He emphasizes that our earthly existence is temporary, and true contentment can only be found in God's presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a24xCvxPN883354https://my.truevi.com/watch/mdqkaBwnkFIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mdqkaBwnkFI/hqdefault.jpgWomen are called to cry out to God in prayerThis program encourages women to engage in united prayer and cry out to God, emphasizing their significant influence in their homes, churches, and communities. It highlights biblical examples and historical revivals where God intervened in response to the desperate prayers of His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mdqkaBwnkFI1496https://my.truevi.com/watch/zx6z9wRgLSkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zx6z9wRgLSk/hqdefault.jpgTrusting God with the impossible: The Shunammite woman's storyThis message explores the story of the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4:8, highlighting her journey of trusting God through an impossible situation. It encourages listeners to consider what in their own lives is hardest to trust God with, drawing parallels between the woman's experience and contemporary challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zx6z9wRgLSk2145https://my.truevi.com/watch/3ZBlpVlBXUshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3ZBlpVlBXUs/hqdefault.jpgTimberline Church's core value: Being realThis message explores the Timberline Church's core value of being real, emphasizing authenticity, honesty, and humility. It discusses the gap between our true selves and the image we project, encouraging a focus on inner growth rather than outward appearances. The speaker challenges listeners to surrender to God's grace instead of relying on personal effort to bridge this gap.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3ZBlpVlBXUs3811https://my.truevi.com/watch/RZLbNELocbMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RZLbNELocbM/hqdefault.jpgComparing grace and works in Islam and ChristianityThis presentation compares the theological concepts of grace and works in Islam and Christianity, highlighting their differing views on salvation, human nature, and sin. It explores how these differences impact understanding and dialogue between the two faiths, particularly regarding the role of works in justification and salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RZLbNELocbM1620https://my.truevi.com/watch/_rHgAY1TJ7chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_rHgAY1TJ7c/hqdefault.jpgRemember you must die: Living in light of death fuels Christian hopeThis sermon explores the Latin phrase "momento mori," meaning "remember you must die," and its significance for Christian hope. It encourages listeners to embrace the reality of death as a catalyst for living a life aligned with God's design, emphasizing progress over perfection in personal holiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_rHgAY1TJ7c5687https://my.truevi.com/watch/bzEZcw3w3yIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bzEZcw3w3yI/hqdefault.jpgHow to walk by faith when God doesn't do the idealThis sermon explores how God often works through less-than-ideal situations to bring about His glory and transform believers. Drawing from the book of Haggai, the speaker encourages listeners to shift their perspective from personal ideals to God's principles, emphasizing that change is the ultimate destination in the Christian journey.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bzEZcw3w3yI2115https://my.truevi.com/watch/3438cO1VISQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3438cO1VISQ/hqdefault.jpgThe Word of God in Psalm 119: Structure, Terms, and ImpactThis presentation explores Psalm 119, highlighting its unique acrostic structure and its use of eight distinct terms to refer to the Word of God. It examines how the psalm's composition and its emphasis on the written Word reflect the context of its likely dating and its profound impact on the psalmist's understanding of God's grace and personal need for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3438cO1VISQ1958https://my.truevi.com/watch/A-3UompazG4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A-3UompazG4/hqdefault.jpgThe lie of self-centered happinessThis message explores the cultural lie that personal happiness can be achieved without considering others, often through the pursuit of money, sex, and power. It contrasts this self-centered approach with the fulfillment found in selfless relationships and God's design for human connection.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A-3UompazG4350https://my.truevi.com/watch/-0NclA4Q2Rghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-0NclA4Q2Rg/hqdefault.jpgNancy Guthrie's story of loss and God's sovereigntyNancy Guthrie shares her personal story of losing two children to a rare metabolic disorder. She discusses how God's word and the support of others helped her navigate immense grief and find purpose in suffering, emphasizing the importance of theology in enduring life's challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-0NclA4Q2Rg6845https://my.truevi.com/watch/KjvhxkfRhtQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KjvhxkfRhtQ/hqdefault.jpgJesus chooses his first disciplesThis video for preschool children explains that Jesus chose 12 special friends and followers, called disciples, to learn from him and tell others about God. It highlights how some of these men, like fishermen and a tax collector, left everything to follow Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KjvhxkfRhtQ885https://my.truevi.com/watch/cn31zWZG7N8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cn31zWZG7N8/hqdefault.jpgEaster: The ultimate defining momentThis Easter message explores how the resurrection of Jesus serves as the ultimate defining moment, transforming fear into faith and inspiring acts of compassion. It encourages viewers to rediscover the purpose of Easter beyond superficial celebrations, especially during challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cn31zWZG7N83683https://my.truevi.com/watch/da8lvq6fPuYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/da8lvq6fPuY/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding righteousness: A gift and a principle of actionThis message explores the biblical concept of righteousness, differentiating it as a gift from God through Jesus and a principle of action that determines an individual's conduct. It contrasts this understanding with the externalized righteousness of the Pharisees, emphasizing the internal aspect of true righteousness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/da8lvq6fPuY2906https://my.truevi.com/watch/puleWr9lxoUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/puleWr9lxoU/hqdefault.jpgThe gift of life: Giving in freedom and gratitudeThis message explores the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, highlighting the symbolism of food as a metaphor for God's will and eternal life. It emphasizes the importance of giving freely, without reluctance or self-interest, and with gratitude for God's grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/puleWr9lxoU6415https://my.truevi.com/watch/CxoQhSxoF_Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CxoQhSxoF_Q/hqdefault.jpgChrist the King Sunday: The Feast of Christ the KingThis sermon explores the Feast of Christ the King, a relatively recent addition to the church calendar, instituted in 1925. It delves into the historical context of its creation and contrasts the worldly understanding of kingship with the unexpected and radically different nature of Christ's reign.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxoQhSxoF_Q5240https://my.truevi.com/watch/UxXHrcbDpDghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UxXHrcbDpDg/hqdefault.jpgTwo reasons to forgive those who have wounded youDr. John MacArthur explains two reasons why believers should forgive those who have sinned against them. Forgiveness is the most God-like act a person can do, and God has forgiven greater offenses than any we have experienced.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UxXHrcbDpDg394https://my.truevi.com/watch/VSdt8v9dfZwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VSdt8v9dfZw/hqdefault.jpgJesus' authority in the temple and his parablesThis sermon explores Jesus' actions and teachings in the temple, including his cleansing of the temple and his parables. It highlights the confrontations Jesus had with religious leaders regarding his authority and their attempts to trap him with questions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VSdt8v9dfZw2443https://my.truevi.com/watch/qYYaol4omychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qYYaol4omyc/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of personal purity in ministryThis discussion emphasizes the critical role of personal purity for those in ministry, highlighting the challenges and temptations faced by leaders. It explores practical strategies for maintaining moral and spiritual integrity, drawing from personal experiences and observations of others who have fallen.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qYYaol4omyc2151https://my.truevi.com/watch/3i8Nu8SNicEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3i8Nu8SNicE/hqdefault.jpgFollowing God's example in speech and treatment of othersThis devotional reflects on Ephesians 4, encouraging listeners to consider their speech and treatment of others. It emphasizes kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, urging self-reflection on whether one's words build others up or grieve the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3i8Nu8SNicE907https://my.truevi.com/watch/SlpESFnS1HUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SlpESFnS1HU/hqdefault.jpgRichard Rohr's theology and the EnneagramThis segment critiques Richard Rohr's theological and anthropological doctrines, which are foundational to the Enneagram's popularity in evangelical circles. It highlights how Rohr's views, including panentheism and the concept of man's inherent goodness, conflict with orthodox Christian theology. The discussion argues that the Enneagram, influenced by these ideas, presents a dangerous shift away from biblical truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SlpESFnS1HU692https://my.truevi.com/watch/zz0C1YrNKn8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zz0C1YrNKn8/hqdefault.jpgDaniel's courageous stand against privatizationThis sermon explores Daniel's unwavering faith and public display of devotion in a hostile culture. It highlights how Daniel's lifetime habits of courage prepared him to take a stand against the privatization of faith, even when it meant facing severe consequences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zz0C1YrNKn84367https://my.truevi.com/watch/QrCuv33ShlIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QrCuv33ShlI/hqdefault.jpgThe danger of unnoticed compromise to the gospelThis message explores Jude's warning about individuals who subtly compromise the gospel, comparing their unnoticed infiltration to a bird creeping up on someone focused elsewhere. It emphasizes the severity of this compromise, which leads to judgment, and highlights the importance of trusting God's word and pleasure above personal desires.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QrCuv33ShlI1594https://my.truevi.com/watch/_IJ3wvURezghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_IJ3wvURezg/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 108: God's steadfast love and our confident responseThis sermon explores Psalm 108, a "mashup" of Psalms 57 and 60, highlighting its themes of God's revelation and humanity's response. It emphasizes how the Psalms stir emotions, inform the mind, direct the will, stimulate imagination, and inspire worship. The message encourages believers to approach God with confidence, even amidst life's challenges, trusting in His steadfast love and faithfulness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_IJ3wvURezg2426https://my.truevi.com/watch/5ajmFoJL0TIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5ajmFoJL0TI/hqdefault.jpgThe last episode of The Comfort Zone for 2014This episode marks the final broadcast of The Comfort Zone for the year 2014, featuring an interview with Todd Friel about a new gospel DVD. The hosts discuss the importance of evangelism and the content of the DVD, which aims to equip believers to share the gospel effectively.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ajmFoJL0TI1684https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ire7zOJiqHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ire7zOJiqHM/hqdefault.jpgSigns you are already backslidingThis video identifies several indicators that a Christian may already be backsliding, such as enjoying small pleasures that cause shame to Christ, pursuing rebellious conversations, and preferring unchristian company. It also discusses neglecting devotions, isolating oneself from Christian fellowship, and ceasing to meditate on the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ire7zOJiqHM322https://my.truevi.com/watch/ntC2cIEJjW8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ntC2cIEJjW8/hqdefault.jpgThe gift of generosity: sowing seeds and trusting God's supplyThis message explores the concept of generosity beyond monetary giving, emphasizing it as a response to God's lavish generosity. It encourages believers to view generosity as sowing seeds with their best, trusting that God, the source, will bring the harvest and supply all their needs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ntC2cIEJjW82631https://my.truevi.com/watch/1nyw3vFjkmUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1nyw3vFjkmU/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding "For such a time as this" in EstherThis sermon explores the famous phrase "for such a time as this" from Esther 4:14, emphasizing its true meaning beyond common misinterpretations. It connects the historical problem faced by Esther to contemporary issues, urging listeners to move from inaction to active participation in proclaiming the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1nyw3vFjkmU1591https://my.truevi.com/watch/J1ufTeni9dohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/J1ufTeni9do/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of heaven will be like ten virginsThis sermon begins a study of Matthew chapter 25, focusing on the parable of the ten virgins. It explores the meaning of watchfulness and faithfulness in light of Jesus' unexpected return, emphasizing the importance of preparation and a genuine commitment to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/J1ufTeni9do5202https://my.truevi.com/watch/eTiVbCLxKnQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eTiVbCLxKnQ/hqdefault.jpgDo not be afraid because you already have the kingdomThis sermon explores biblical principles for financial freedom, emphasizing that believers already possess the kingdom of God, which provides security and a foundation for managing earthly resources. It encourages viewers to understand their financial position within four phases: digging in, digging out, future building, and legacy leaving.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTiVbCLxKnQ4554https://my.truevi.com/watch/Aov0LoOGbKkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Aov0LoOGbKk/hqdefault.jpgThe miracle always starts upstreamThis sermon explores the concept that significant spiritual impact often begins in small, overlooked ways, much like a mighty river originating from a tiny trickle. It encourages listeners to focus on the upstream source of miracles and the life-giving flow that can transform individuals, communities, and nations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aov0LoOGbKk1906https://my.truevi.com/watch/FpU-htE_aREhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FpU-htE_aRE/hqdefault.jpgThe Spirit's authority and the church's missionThis sermon explores the Holy Spirit's role in guiding the church into all truth and empowering believers. It emphasizes that the Spirit's work is to glorify Jesus, enabling the church to speak with authority and invite others to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpU-htE_aRE2251https://my.truevi.com/watch/bjdau6v2ptIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bjdau6v2ptI/hqdefault.jpgIntroduction to the Pentateuch: Modern critical approachesThis lesson introduces modern critical approaches to the Pentateuch, exploring how these views interpret the first five books of the Bible. It examines the presuppositions, views on authorship, and interpretive strategies employed by critical scholars, contrasting them with traditional understandings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjdau6v2ptI4424https://my.truevi.com/watch/T6T3-zY-hIghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T6T3-zY-hIg/hqdefault.jpgUsing the law to show a man his terrible dangerA street evangelist engages a young man named Brandon in a conversation about his beliefs and actions. The evangelist uses the Ten Commandments to highlight Brandon's sin and explain his need for a Savior, emphasizing the urgency of repentance and faith in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6T3-zY-hIg722https://my.truevi.com/watch/7lrixgy-B9chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7lrixgy-B9c/hqdefault.jpgNehemiah's prayerful planning and courageous actionThis lecture examines Nehemiah's strategic approach to gaining King Artaxerxes' support for rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. It highlights Nehemiah's reliance on prayer, his wise communication, and his courage in the face of fear, demonstrating the interplay between divine enablement and human responsibility.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7lrixgy-B9c4758https://my.truevi.com/watch/3__FQVT-5eQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3__FQVT-5eQ/hqdefault.jpgThe historicity of Genesis 1-11This discussion examines the historicity of Genesis 1-11, contrasting it with allegorical interpretations. It argues that both Old and New Testament authors affirm the historical nature of these chapters, including the creation of Adam and Eve as real individuals. The speaker emphasizes that Genesis provides a true historical account of the world, subverting ancient Near Eastern myths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3__FQVT-5eQ392https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wp9SCTaVFzkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wp9SCTaVFzk/hqdefault.jpgHow to recover your first loveThis sermon explores the concept of 'first love' as described in Revelation 2, where Jesus addresses the Ephesian church. It delves into what it means to leave one's first love and offers a three-step process for recovery: remember, repent, and return. The message emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God and the consequences of not doing so.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wp9SCTaVFzk2667https://my.truevi.com/watch/5QkLYGHp16ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5QkLYGHp16g/hqdefault.jpgBeware the dangers of a drifting lifeThis sermon explores the first four verses of Hebrews chapter two, highlighting the shift from indicative statements about Christ to imperative warnings. It emphasizes the importance of paying closer attention to what has been heard to avoid spiritual drift, drawing parallels to a boat untethered from its dock.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5QkLYGHp16g2490https://my.truevi.com/watch/rOdvbTeYPZEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rOdvbTeYPZE/hqdefault.jpgThe Book of Daniel: God's sovereign control over humanityThis message introduces a series on the Book of Daniel, emphasizing that the book is not primarily about Daniel but about God's sovereign control over humanity. It highlights three key themes: God's ability to rescue and reward the faithful, His accountability for those who oppose Him, and His ultimate replacement of earthly kingdoms with His eternal one.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rOdvbTeYPZE2794https://my.truevi.com/watch/AXHw6rJc2E0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AXHw6rJc2E0/hqdefault.jpgWorship and announcements at Cornerstone NashvilleThis video captures a worship service at Cornerstone Nashville, featuring contemporary Christian music and various church announcements. The hosts share updates on church events, ministry opportunities, and a special offering, encouraging viewers to engage with the community and deepen their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AXHw6rJc2E06897https://my.truevi.com/watch/hG5t8bsquukhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hG5t8bsquuk/hqdefault.jpgDoubt and faith can coexistThis discussion explores the relationship between doubt and faith, drawing on a New York Times article by Julia Baird. It considers how doubt can be a sign of faith and how to properly address doubts, distinguishing between emotional and intellectual struggles. The conversation emphasizes that faith is a form of trust and commitment, not necessarily requiring 100% certainty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hG5t8bsquuk804https://my.truevi.com/watch/xyzPO0Rmoa4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xyzPO0Rmoa4/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig responds to a detailed biblical critique of penal substitutionary atonementWilliam Lane Craig addresses a recent book that offers a detailed biblical critique of penal substitutionary atonement. He discusses the book's methodology, its arguments against substitution and atonement, and its connection to progressive Christianity. Craig also highlights what he considers to be pivotal mistakes in the book's interpretation of biblical texts and its proposed alternative.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xyzPO0Rmoa43005https://my.truevi.com/watch/rVYPUanQNm0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rVYPUanQNm0/hqdefault.jpgWhat God is looking for: LoversThis message explores the question, "What is God looking for?" and reveals that God is looking for lovers. It emphasizes that understanding God's love for us is foundational to our ability to love Him and others, and that this understanding allows us to live from a place of success rather than working for it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rVYPUanQNm02408https://my.truevi.com/watch/gAKeKFI7PjMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gAKeKFI7PjM/hqdefault.jpgThe church in Thyatira: Tolerating sinThis sermon examines Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira from Revelation 2:18-29, focusing on their commendable deeds, love, faith, service, and perseverance, contrasted with their tolerance of sin, specifically idolatry and sexual immorality. The message explores the cultural context of Thyatira, the influence of trade guilds, and the symbolic figure of "Jezebel" who misled the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gAKeKFI7PjM1888https://my.truevi.com/watch/sGs3VJB1rhEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sGs3VJB1rhE/hqdefault.jpgRay Comfort asks Justin if he is a good personRay Comfort engages Justin in a discussion about whether he is a good person according to God's standards. Justin admits to lying, stealing, and lusting, leading to a conversation about sin, judgment, and the need for a savior.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sGs3VJB1rhE600https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gz5JP-J1B-Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gz5JP-J1B-A/hqdefault.jpgFirst-century Roman slavery compared to American slaveryThis discussion explores the differences between slavery in the Roman Empire during the first century and the institution of slavery as practiced in America. It highlights how Roman slaves could gain freedom and had opportunities for upward mobility, often holding professional roles, in contrast to the oppressive nature of American slavery.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gz5JP-J1B-A3127https://my.truevi.com/watch/HGDhj06qPt8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HGDhj06qPt8/hqdefault.jpgEzekiel's call and symbolic acts of judgmentThis lecture examines the initial chapters of Ezekiel, focusing on the prophet's divine call and the symbolic actions he performs to illustrate God's impending judgment on Israel. It details Ezekiel's role as a watchman and the significance of his acts, such as the mock siege of Jerusalem and lying on his side for a specified number of days.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HGDhj06qPt85239https://my.truevi.com/watch/4zxuWuYjLUohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4zxuWuYjLUo/hqdefault.jpgPaul's redefinition of friendship and service in PhilippiansThis discussion explores how Paul redefines traditional benefactor-dependent relationships in Philippians, moving beyond reciprocal exchange to a deeper bond rooted in shared grace. It highlights Paul's emphasis on servant love, mirroring Jesus's example, as the foundation for Christian relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4zxuWuYjLUo315https://my.truevi.com/watch/aUfBc2Hwczshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aUfBc2Hwczs/hqdefault.jpgThe background and purpose of HebrewsThis lesson introduces the book of Hebrews by exploring its background and overarching purpose. It examines the unknown authorship, the original audience's characteristics, and the likely date of writing. The primary purpose of the book is identified as an exhortation to reject local Jewish teachings and remain faithful to Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aUfBc2Hwczs3464https://my.truevi.com/watch/BdiIe6Ys9I8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BdiIe6Ys9I8/hqdefault.jpgLeading with faith: The power of God's healingThis sermon emphasizes the importance of leading with faith, particularly in the context of God's healing power. It challenges believers to move beyond complacency and actively engage in prayer and action, trusting in God's supernatural intervention for personal and national restoration. The message highlights that God is a healer, capable of working through both natural means and direct miracles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BdiIe6Ys9I83368