https://my.truevi.com/watch/zy17goFDsSEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zy17goFDsSE/hqdefault.jpgThe imago dei and loving our neighborKymberli Cook and Mark Cortez discuss the imago dei, or image of God, and its implications for how we should love our neighbor. They explore various interpretations of the image of God, including functional, substantialist, relational, and Christological perspectives, and how these understandings shape our interactions with others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zy17goFDsSE3014https://my.truevi.com/watch/1TKOKN48pjIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1TKOKN48pjI/hqdefault.jpgThe depravity of incinerating aborted babies for electricityThis segment discusses the shocking news of aborted babies being incinerated to produce electricity, highlighting the moral depravity of such actions. It questions why society is appalled by this while often supporting pro-choice stances, emphasizing the need for Christians to speak out against such practices.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1TKOKN48pjI1784https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wjz7FHE8EVQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wjz7FHE8EVQ/hqdefault.jpgGod sent the prophets to speak to his peopleThis video teaches about God sending prophets like Daniel to deliver messages to his people, the Israelites. It reviews God's covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and explains how God sent prophets to warn the Israelites and offer hope through his promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wjz7FHE8EVQ1033https://my.truevi.com/watch/lC0fsTVmDj4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lC0fsTVmDj4/hqdefault.jpgRealizing God's purpose through dreams and visionsThis message explores how God reveals His purpose for our lives through dreams and visions. It emphasizes that everyone has a God-given dream, and by releasing and realizing these, individuals can live a life of significance and make a difference for God's kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lC0fsTVmDj42977https://my.truevi.com/watch/OCYV-xHp8JUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OCYV-xHp8JU/hqdefault.jpgCanaan Baptist Church fights city's claim to church propertyDr. Jarvis Baker, pastor of Canaan Baptist Church, discusses the church's legal battle with the city over property intended for a new church and family life center. He highlights the church's community outreach efforts and the importance of religious freedom in America. First Liberty Institute is assisting the church in this case.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OCYV-xHp8JU370https://my.truevi.com/watch/6oRJRaK97Echttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6oRJRaK97Ec/hqdefault.jpgDreaming is your responsibilityThis message challenges the audience to embrace dreaming not just as an invitation, but as a personal responsibility. It explores how dreams are foundational to identity, foster anticipation for God's work, and drive personal transformation. The speaker emphasizes that a lack of dreaming can lead to struggle and bondage, urging a re-evaluation of its importance in one's life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6oRJRaK97Ec2458https://my.truevi.com/watch/u-Iq1CzWqTQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/u-Iq1CzWqTQ/hqdefault.jpgGod's salvation is awakeningThis sermon introduces a new series in the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the historical, prophetic, and redemptive nature of God's salvation. It highlights the trustworthiness of the Gospel accounts through eyewitness testimony and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, particularly through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/u-Iq1CzWqTQ2297https://my.truevi.com/watch/ospTK_LxLyYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ospTK_LxLyY/hqdefault.jpgElizabeth's testimony: God's tender mercy shatters distanceElizabeth, wife of Zechariah, shares her personal experience of feeling distant from God and her community. She recounts the miraculous birth of John and how God's tender mercy intervened to shatter the distance between humanity and the divine.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ospTK_LxLyY1507https://my.truevi.com/watch/TijgPZQwRJUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TijgPZQwRJU/hqdefault.jpgBuilding with a trowel and a swordThis message explores the biblical principle of building and rebuilding in life while simultaneously defending against opposition. Drawing from the story of Nehemiah, it emphasizes the need to work with diligence and courage, using both a 'trowel' for construction and a 'sword' for defense against spiritual and worldly challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TijgPZQwRJU2298https://my.truevi.com/watch/KOibqvj3Eowhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KOibqvj3Eow/hqdefault.jpgSix lessons from the Puritans for Christian living todayThis lecture explores six key areas where Puritan thought and practice offer valuable guidance for contemporary Christians. It emphasizes the Puritans' commitment to biblical realism, holiness, churchly living, and heavenly-mindedness as foundational principles for a life dedicated to God's glory.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KOibqvj3Eow2377https://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/XI04WJWG6nIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XI04WJWG6nI/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 2 and the war between God and sinful manThis sermon examines Psalm 2, highlighting the conflict between God and sinful humanity. It explains how the nations rage against God and His anointed, yet God laughs at their folly because the outcome is never in doubt. The message emphasizes that sinful man's only hope is repentance and taking refuge in the King on Zion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XI04WJWG6nI2794https://my.truevi.com/watch/AbBCnVxlC-ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AbBCnVxlC-o/hqdefault.jpgCritiquing the arguments of scientific naturalismThis discussion analyzes common arguments made by proponents of scientific naturalism, particularly regarding the bleakness of a world without purpose, the illusion of free will, and the mischaracterization of faith. It highlights the logical fallacies and inconsistencies within these arguments, emphasizing their inability to account for human rationality, moral significance, and freedom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AbBCnVxlC-o1491https://my.truevi.com/watch/eMN_T7J6g2ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eMN_T7J6g2o/hqdefault.jpgUnfinished business: The call to consecration and dependence on GodPastor Mark Jobe shares a personal testimony and an interpretation of Moses' encounter with God in Exodus 4 to illustrate the importance of dealing with 'unfinished business' in one's life. He emphasizes that unresolved issues can hinder a believer's effectiveness in their God-given mission, especially as they draw closer to fulfilling their calling.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eMN_T7J6g2o2528https://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/SDRXKzAA170https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SDRXKzAA170/hqdefault.jpgThree steps to the remedy for worryThis message outlines three steps to finding peace with God, drawing from the Apostle Paul's teachings while facing execution. It emphasizes the importance of right relationships, praying with thanksgiving, and thinking rightly as foundational to mitigating worry and experiencing God's peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SDRXKzAA1703332https://my.truevi.com/watch/sfSGM1--SMUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sfSGM1--SMU/hqdefault.jpgKnowing God versus knowing about GodThis sermon explores the difference between knowing facts about God and truly knowing God through a relationship. It emphasizes that a deep, personal relationship with God leads to sharing His heart, which is crucial for a fulfilling Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sfSGM1--SMU5661https://my.truevi.com/watch/kCvwjAWMmjghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kCvwjAWMmjg/hqdefault.jpgThe defaced image of God in Judges 19This sermon explores Judges 19, arguing that the chapter's horrific events illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's authority and the defacing of the divine image within humanity. The speaker highlights the themes of hospitality and its absence, drawing parallels between the actions of the characters and the broader societal implications of a world without God as King.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kCvwjAWMmjg2446https://my.truevi.com/watch/WhM05SXpPWAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WhM05SXpPWA/hqdefault.jpgThe prayer of examine: Recognizing God's presence in your weekThis devotional guides listeners through a prayer of examine, encouraging them to pause and consider God's presence in their past week. It invites reflection on moments of consolation and desolation, and offers an opportunity to seek repentance and forgiveness. The practice aims to cultivate gratitude and awareness of God's continuous presence in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WhM05SXpPWA645https://my.truevi.com/watch/Co8khUMYBTQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Co8khUMYBTQ/hqdefault.jpgThe communal, sudden, felt, powerful, and missional experience of the Holy SpiritThis message explores the five characteristics of experiencing the Holy Spirit, drawing from the speaker's personal testimonies and the biblical account of Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. It emphasizes that while truth is foundational, a relationship with God also involves a tangible, transformative experience that empowers believers for mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Co8khUMYBTQ2871https://my.truevi.com/watch/0SHVCTZPcGAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0SHVCTZPcGA/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 128: God's desire for blessing through obedienceThis devotional explores Psalm 128, highlighting God's desire to bless those who fear Him and walk in obedience. It emphasizes that blessing is practical and multi-dimensional, encompassing flourishing in family, relationships, provision, and peace. The session encourages listeners to identify areas where they desire God's blessing and to invite God to draw them further into obedience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0SHVCTZPcGA660https://my.truevi.com/watch/sePyeTCcevEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sePyeTCcevE/hqdefault.jpgEphesians chapter 2: The before and after of salvationThis sermon explores Ephesians chapter 2, highlighting the contrast between humanity's condition before and after salvation. It emphasizes that before Christ, people were dead in sin, enslaved, and condemned, but through God's rich mercy and grace, they are made alive in Christ, raised up, and seated in heavenly places.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sePyeTCcevE2750https://my.truevi.com/watch/6DhoAeD2a0Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6DhoAeD2a0A/hqdefault.jpgJob's journey through suffering and growthThis sermon explores the book of Job, focusing on how Job navigated immense suffering and loss. It highlights Job's unwavering trust in God despite his trials and the transformative growth he experienced through his difficulties.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6DhoAeD2a0A2524https://my.truevi.com/watch/X_2XytRa18ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/X_2XytRa18o/hqdefault.jpgA.W. Tozer on God as the initiator of our pursuit of HimPastor Jim Thomas reads a selection from A.W. Tozer's "The Pursuit of God," emphasizing the doctrine of prevenient grace. Tozer explains that God initiates our desire to seek Him, and our pursuit is a response to His prior drawing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X_2XytRa18o416https://my.truevi.com/watch/yqLQ6t_mgGghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yqLQ6t_mgGg/hqdefault.jpgBart Ehrman's moral anti-realismThis video discusses Bart Ehrman's views on morality, specifically his claim that moral values are subjective and not objectively true. The hosts analyze Ehrman's arguments, highlighting what they perceive as inconsistencies and confusions in his position regarding objective moral truths.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yqLQ6t_mgGg1873https://my.truevi.com/watch/_c1yE93aIJUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_c1yE93aIJU/hqdefault.jpgThe early church in Antioch and the visible grace of GodThis sermon explores the historical narrative of Acts chapter 11, focusing on the church in Antioch where believers were first called Christians. It highlights the expansion of the gospel to Gentiles and the visible grace of God at work in the early church, emphasizing that Christian faith centers on a person, Jesus, not just rules or ethics.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_c1yE93aIJU2421https://my.truevi.com/watch/PgVbLJgT8EMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PgVbLJgT8EM/hqdefault.jpgEmbrace God's word as an anchor for your soulThis sermon emphasizes the importance of embracing God's word as an anchor for the soul. It highlights Peter's call to remember, embrace the reality of Christ, and rely on the scriptures, drawing parallels between children needing reminders and adults needing to be stirred up in their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PgVbLJgT8EM3429https://my.truevi.com/watch/OrjgIi1LKkkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OrjgIi1LKkk/hqdefault.jpgThe Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the worldThis sermon explores the biblical theme of the Lamb of God, tracing its development from Isaac's question in Genesis to John the Baptist's declaration. It emphasizes Jesus's substitutionary atonement, highlighting that his sacrifice on the cross deals with both human rebellion and God's wrath, offering forgiveness and reconciliation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OrjgIi1LKkk1860https://my.truevi.com/watch/8Qmpa0r1tsohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Qmpa0r1tso/hqdefault.jpgGod speaks through JesusThis sermon explores how God communicates with humanity, moving from general revelation in creation and specific revelation through prophets, to the most profound revelation through his son, Jesus. It emphasizes that Jesus's power and his refusal to abuse it demonstrate his divine nature and trustworthiness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Qmpa0r1tso1902https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZQIvLmNVG9Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZQIvLmNVG9Y/hqdefault.jpgGod knows your name and will make a wayThis sermon explores Isaiah 43, emphasizing God's personal knowledge of individuals and His promise to be present and make a way through impossible circumstances. It highlights historical examples from Israel's past and connects them to contemporary challenges, encouraging listeners to trust in God's ability to do a new thing in their lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQIvLmNVG9Y2077https://my.truevi.com/watch/P_dVK24D59whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P_dVK24D59w/hqdefault.jpgTruth and love in an anti-Christian cultureThis message encourages believers to maintain truth and not abandon love in a culture hostile to Christianity. It draws lessons from Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus, emphasizing the inseparable nature of truth and love in biblical Christianity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P_dVK24D59w1849https://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/YybGZhdcxWIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YybGZhdcxWI/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the incomprehensibility of God's eternalityThis segment addresses the common question, "Who created God?" and explains that God is the always-existing one. It explores the concept of God's eternality, acknowledging that some aspects of God are beyond human comprehension and must be accepted by faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YybGZhdcxWI682https://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/YDjvEKl13k4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YDjvEKl13k4/hqdefault.jpgThe power of God in you: Daniel chapter 4This sermon explores Daniel chapter 4, highlighting how earthly power bows before God's power. It encourages listeners to humble themselves before an Almighty God and consider how God might be pruning them for greater fruitfulness. The message emphasizes that God's Spirit within believers enables them to be walking temples and agents of change in the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YDjvEKl13k43997https://my.truevi.com/watch/tzVHeQmcjQIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tzVHeQmcjQI/hqdefault.jpgGod's word as a path to knowing God and finding liberationThis devotional explores how God's word, as presented in the Bible, serves as a primary means for humanity to know God. It highlights the Bible's role in revealing God's intervention in human history, particularly in delivering people from bondage, and in guiding individuals towards freedom and wisdom for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tzVHeQmcjQI474https://my.truevi.com/watch/-5kYWXL3pe8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-5kYWXL3pe8/hqdefault.jpgResponding to persecution as followers of JesusThis message explores how Christians should respond to persecution, drawing from Jesus' teachings in the Beatitudes and the experiences of early believers. It emphasizes that regardless of whether persecution is real or perceived, the Christian response should be consistent with Jesus' example of love and endurance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-5kYWXL3pe81630https://my.truevi.com/watch/-iBmISohmkYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-iBmISohmkY/hqdefault.jpgYou are not an orphanThis message reminds listeners that they are not fatherless children, but rather righteous royalty restored to the palace as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ. It encourages believers to embrace their identity in Christ and live in the abundant grace and peace that comes from God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-iBmISohmkY4103https://my.truevi.com/watch/W1Ub6Git8Dghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W1Ub6Git8Dg/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the relationship between evolution and Christian faithDr. William Lane Craig addresses common misconceptions about evolutionary theory, distinguishing between scientific concepts and philosophical naturalism. He explains how a Christian worldview can integrate scientific understanding of evolution without compromising faith in God as Creator.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W1Ub6Git8Dg2877https://my.truevi.com/watch/-pY3RxvogSchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-pY3RxvogSc/hqdefault.jpgJesus's metaphors for inner transformationThis sermon explores Jesus's use of metaphors in Luke 6, specifically the tree and fruit, and the house on a rock, to reframe our understanding of ourselves. It emphasizes that these are not merely analogies but ways of seeing that reveal the importance of our inner character and its impact on our lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-pY3RxvogSc1722https://my.truevi.com/watch/f30QTUosBNMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/f30QTUosBNM/hqdefault.jpgFollowing Jesus moment by momentThis message explores the Oak Hills Church mission to be disciples who make disciples by guiding all people to follow Jesus moment by moment. It emphasizes that following Jesus is a continuous, moment-by-moment journey, just as Jesus followed his Father. The message encourages believers to stay connected to Jesus, highlighting that apart from Him, we can do nothing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/f30QTUosBNM5304https://my.truevi.com/watch/xJS1U6--gNkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xJS1U6--gNk/hqdefault.jpgThe passion of Christ: Matthew 27:32-66This sermon explores the passion of Christ as recorded in Matthew 27:32-66, focusing on what Jesus suffered and accomplished through his crucifixion. It highlights the details of the crucifixion narrative, including the mockery, the darkness, and Jesus' cry from the cross, emphasizing the fulfillment of his mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xJS1U6--gNk6060https://my.truevi.com/watch/pbSk-tZlhgUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pbSk-tZlhgU/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical doctrine of the TrinityDr. William Lane Craig explains the biblical basis for the Trinity, emphasizing the deity of Christ for salvation and the deity of the Holy Spirit for Christian life. He addresses common objections to the Trinity, including the idea that it is incomprehensible, and highlights its importance for understanding God's attributes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pbSk-tZlhgU2015https://my.truevi.com/watch/plabJEHvLaYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/plabJEHvLaY/hqdefault.jpgThe indignity of God's grace in the parable of the prodigal sonThis sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, highlighting how Jesus uses the father's undignified actions to illustrate God's costly, undeserved, and unrestrained grace. It emphasizes that both the younger and older sons, through their sin and self-righteousness, value the father's blessings more than his presence, a common human failing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/plabJEHvLaY2087https://my.truevi.com/watch/eaC2O03Bxzkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eaC2O03Bxzk/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of teaching in the service of the Church of the Lord Jesus ChristThis address emphasizes the critical role of teaching within Christianity, drawing parallels from an alumnus's reflection on wartime urgency and the biblical account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. It highlights that while other matters may seem urgent, nothing is more important than the stewardship of teaching for the church's mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eaC2O03Bxzk2811https://my.truevi.com/watch/gqO1mQyvQJwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqO1mQyvQJw/hqdefault.jpgLenten examine: Confession, repentance, and God's presenceThis Lenten examine guides Christians through self-reflection, penitence, and preparation. It encourages recognizing God's presence, confessing sins, and embracing repentance as a reorientation towards God. The practice of fasting and reflecting on God as sustainer is also discussed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqO1mQyvQJw877https://my.truevi.com/watch/KEfLpBreShwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KEfLpBreShw/hqdefault.jpgSinging in the pit of despairThis sermon explores how to respond to feelings of despair, drawing lessons from Psalm 42. It encourages believers to engage in questioning, self-talk, thirsting for God, and hoping in Him, even amidst profound sadness and brokenness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KEfLpBreShw2021https://my.truevi.com/watch/3A0ht3sVClIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3A0ht3sVClI/hqdefault.jpgNoah: Righteous in an unrighteous generationThis message explores the character of Noah, who stood apart from his contemporaries in a world of corruption and sin. Noah's righteousness and blamelessness are presented as a result of God's freely given favor, enabling him to walk with God amidst an unrighteous generation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3A0ht3sVClI3021https://my.truevi.com/watch/3BsD7Avafokhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3BsD7Avafok/hqdefault.jpgProclaiming freedom to sleeping captivesThis message explores the Isaiah 52:7 passage about beautiful feet bringing good news to those in captivity. It encourages believers to proclaim the freedom found in Christ, even when it requires hard work, recognizing the worthy outcome of such efforts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3BsD7Avafok315https://my.truevi.com/watch/plUQYRQHCAkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/plUQYRQHCAk/hqdefault.jpgProblems, provisions, and privileges: Elijah and John the BaptistThis sermon explores the biblical pattern of problems, provisions, and privileges through the stories of Elijah and John the Baptist. It highlights how God provides for His people in challenging circumstances and grants them the privilege of participating in His divine plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/plUQYRQHCAk3483https://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/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/LMsFLuUk7johttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LMsFLuUk7jo/hqdefault.jpgLake Avenue Church leadership discusses the upcoming Advent season and church updatesLake Avenue Church leaders provide an update on the church's interim leadership, upcoming Advent season plans, and important service information. They discuss the collaborative approach to leadership and encourage prayer for the church's transition and the senior pastor search committee.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LMsFLuUk7jo808https://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/iTTgMyYWTUshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iTTgMyYWTUs/hqdefault.jpgStructural challenges and renovation in the Southern Baptist ConventionTom Ascol discusses structural challenges within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and proposes renovations. He addresses issues such as the trustee system, the role of entity employees as messengers, the credentials committee, and the qualifications for pastors. Ascol emphasizes the importance of local churches controlling the convention's direction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTTgMyYWTUs1575https://my.truevi.com/watch/jb028h_gjlohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jb028h_gjlo/hqdefault.jpgThe call to holiness in 1 Peter 1This message explores the biblical command to be holy as God is holy, drawing from 1 Peter 1. It emphasizes that true holiness is not self-achieved but is a result of God's redemptive work and is progressively realized in the Christian life. The passage from Leviticus 11 is examined to understand the Old Testament context of this command.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jb028h_gjlo2640https://my.truevi.com/watch/Q2Rpj7RjzHghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q2Rpj7RjzHg/hqdefault.jpgWhat happens immediately after a believer dies?This video addresses the question of whether a believer goes directly to be with God upon death or experiences a 'soul sleep.' It examines biblical passages, including 2 Corinthians and Philippians, to provide a short answer to this theological question.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q2Rpj7RjzHg3800https://my.truevi.com/watch/ROgL_zg-3Wchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ROgL_zg-3Wc/hqdefault.jpgRestoration through the grace of Jesus ChristThis Easter Sunday sermon explores three ways to experience restoration through the grace of Jesus Christ: restoration after disappointment, restoration of relationships, and restoration with forgiveness. The message emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate sacrifice and fulfillment of God's covenant, offering forgiveness and new life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROgL_zg-3Wc2506https://my.truevi.com/watch/0XuDr7EffOchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0XuDr7EffOc/hqdefault.jpgThe doctrine of sin in Genesis 3 and Romans 5This lecture explores the doctrine of sin, focusing on its origin and impact as presented in Genesis 3 and Romans 5. It highlights how Genesis 3 details the introduction of sin into the world, while Romans 5 explains the impact of Adam's sin on all humanity. The discussion also touches on the consequences of the fall and the Christian worldview's explanation of the problem of sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0XuDr7EffOc5517https://my.truevi.com/watch/wfGqYkJAzJIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wfGqYkJAzJI/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig discusses the Kalam cosmological argument and the historicity of AdamDr. William Lane Craig outlines the Kalam cosmological argument for the existence of God, addressing objections such as quantum indeterminacy. He also discusses his book on the historical Adam, exploring the genre of Genesis 1-11 and the intersection of biblical and scientific accounts of human origins.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wfGqYkJAzJI2863https://my.truevi.com/watch/jry6Z9KRcYMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jry6Z9KRcYM/hqdefault.jpgRe-evaluating purity culture: What it got right and wrongThis discussion explores the historical context and impact of purity culture within American evangelicalism, examining its core messages and unintended consequences. It highlights aspects that were biblically sound while also critiquing damaging elements, such as the 'sexual prosperity gospel' and an overemphasis on virginity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jry6Z9KRcYM3518https://my.truevi.com/watch/l5SLiJTTfTMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/l5SLiJTTfTM/hqdefault.jpgFree agency and the physical universeThis video explores the challenge of explaining free agency within a purely physical understanding of the universe. It argues that if humans are merely physical beings, then concepts like culpability, rationality, and creativity become difficult to account for. The discussion highlights how a physical universe can explain brains but struggles to explain the immaterial nature of the mind and free will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l5SLiJTTfTM522https://my.truevi.com/watch/ryzJYRD1Okkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ryzJYRD1Okk/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of intergenerational unity and honoring fathersThis message emphasizes the significance of intergenerational unity, highlighting how the passing of faith and values from one generation to the next is crucial. It also stresses the importance of honoring fathers, challenging cultural norms that may diminish their role and encouraging intentional acts of gratitude and recognition.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ryzJYRD1Okk2641https://my.truevi.com/watch/Wbcv2iNO9iMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wbcv2iNO9iM/hqdefault.jpgInterpreting Genesis 1: Genre and hermeneutical principlesThis discussion explores the interpretation of Genesis chapter 1, emphasizing the importance of understanding its literary genre and applying sound hermeneutical principles. It cautions against concordism, which attempts to read modern science or later biblical texts into Genesis 1, advocating instead for understanding the text as its original author and audience would have.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wbcv2iNO9iM2062https://my.truevi.com/watch/EQr0k4jzKUshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQr0k4jzKUs/hqdefault.jpgThe bad theology of Star Wars and evangelical dualismThis segment critiques the dualistic theology present in Star Wars, which posits two equal and opposite forces. It argues that this concept is also prevalent in some evangelical Christian thought, contrasting it with the biblical understanding of God's ultimate sovereignty and the devil's subordinate role.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EQr0k4jzKUs701https://my.truevi.com/watch/S4mPl5tH1Kkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/S4mPl5tH1Kk/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the Passover: The Jewish heart of ChristianitySteven Ger, director and founder of Sojourner Ministries, explores the Jewish heart of Christianity through the lens of the Passover. He explains how Jesus, born of a Jewish mother and living within a Jewish cultural context, is the Jewish heart of our faith. Ger discusses the significance of the Passover meal and its elements, particularly the unleavened bread and the cup of redemption, in understanding Jesus' role as the Messiah and the New Covenant.https://www.youtube.com/embed/S4mPl5tH1Kk1513https://my.truevi.com/watch/Sn5LzqYGysshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Sn5LzqYGyss/hqdefault.jpgExperiencing personal revival through the Father's riches, the Spirit's power, and the Son's loveThis message explores how to experience personal revival by understanding and seeking the riches of the Father, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the love of the Son. It emphasizes that true revival is an intimate, experiential work within the soul, not merely intellectual knowledge.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sn5LzqYGyss3032https://my.truevi.com/watch/x3_QfFVxPnQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/x3_QfFVxPnQ/hqdefault.jpgLa pasión por la educación teológica y el doctorado en educación ministerialEl Dr. Alan Perdomo, director del programa doctoral en educación ministerial del Seminario Teológico de Dallas en español, comparte su trayectoria y pasión por la educación teológica. Explica cómo este doctorado está diseñado para capacitar a educadores que, a su vez, formarán a otros líderes en la iglesia latinoamericana, enfatizando la importancia de elevar la calidad del ministerio para la gloria de Dios.https://www.youtube.com/embed/x3_QfFVxPnQ2484https://my.truevi.com/watch/Y1gTYDI9PiQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y1gTYDI9PiQ/hqdefault.jpgDeflating dignity: How God's power is perfected in weaknessThis message explores how God's plan for our lives to matter is found in humility, not self-exaltation. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12, the speaker explains that God allows 'thorns in the flesh' to keep us from exalting ourselves, thereby opening the door for Christ's power to work through our weaknesses.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y1gTYDI9PiQ1528https://my.truevi.com/watch/UfwmSoFmljEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/UfwmSoFmljE/hqdefault.jpgThree ways to form identityThis presentation explores three distinct methods individuals use to establish their identity: outside-in, inside-out, and topside-down. It highlights the instability of the first two approaches, which rely on external factors or fluctuating internal desires, and contrasts them with the stability found in the topside-down method.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UfwmSoFmljE668https://my.truevi.com/watch/8PuZbFInJCUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8PuZbFInJCU/hqdefault.jpgMatthew 6: Beware of practicing your righteousness before other peopleThis sermon explores Matthew chapter 6, focusing on Jesus' warnings against performing good deeds for human praise. It highlights the dangers of seeking earthly rewards over heavenly ones and encourages believers to trust God for their needs rather than worrying about tomorrow.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8PuZbFInJCU1884https://my.truevi.com/watch/r8zQm5nc9EQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/r8zQm5nc9EQ/hqdefault.jpgWhat can we do about temptation?This message explores the universality of temptation, the variety of responses to it, and the safety and power of God's presence in overcoming it. Drawing from Genesis 39, the speaker examines Joseph's experience in the pit, the palace, and the prison, highlighting how God was with him through every circumstance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/r8zQm5nc9EQ2550https://my.truevi.com/watch/2S-WNMWriF0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2S-WNMWriF0/hqdefault.jpgBe alert and watchful for the Lord's returnThis devotional reflects on Mark 13, where Jesus instructs his followers to remain alert and watchful for his return, even though the exact day or hour is unknown. It encourages listeners to consider their spiritual attentiveness and posture of faithfulness while stewarding the work before them.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2S-WNMWriF0832https://my.truevi.com/watch/LvJE4WqczMohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LvJE4WqczMo/hqdefault.jpgEthnodoxology: The praise of the peopleDr. Robin Harris introduces ethnodoxology as a growing field of study and practice that integrates worship, arts, and mission. She shares her personal journey in Siberia, where she discovered the importance of local artistic expressions in Christian worship and outreach. The presentation outlines the 'find it, encourage it' model of arts engagement, emphasizing local agency and diverse expressions of Christian heart worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LvJE4WqczMo2179https://my.truevi.com/watch/oKg0-h7IBfshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oKg0-h7IBfs/hqdefault.jpgServing media leaders as a trusted voice of faithDan Rupple, CEO of Master Media International, discusses how his organization serves media leaders by offering a trusted voice of faith and experience. He explains how Master Media International adapts its strategy to the evolving media landscape, from broadcast to niche cast, to engage with industry professionals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oKg0-h7IBfs2811https://my.truevi.com/watch/tu967J6Ra0ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tu967J6Ra0g/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of heaven and John the BaptistThis sermon explores Jesus's high praise for John the Baptist, calling him the greatest man born of woman, and then explains how those who are least in the kingdom of heaven are greater than John. It emphasizes that understanding the kingdom of God is essential to interpreting Matthew 10 and 11.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tu967J6Ra0g2285https://my.truevi.com/watch/TlPGn164zfEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TlPGn164zfE/hqdefault.jpgCelebrating 20 years of God's faithfulness at The Village ChapelThis video celebrates two decades of The Village Chapel's ministry, highlighting the church's commitment to verse-by-verse Bible teaching and its impact on the community. Various individuals share their appreciation for the church's unique approach to worship and its dedication to the Word of God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TlPGn164zfE4736https://my.truevi.com/watch/FpZrIGDdQJ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FpZrIGDdQJ8/hqdefault.jpgGive us this day our daily breadThis sermon explores the petition "Give us this day our daily bread" from the Lord's Prayer. It delves into the meaning of daily dependence on God, the importance of gratitude, and the call to share with others. The message also addresses the tension between trusting God for daily needs and planning for the future, emphasizing stewardship and generosity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpZrIGDdQJ84392https://my.truevi.com/watch/9N9u9AXpsUohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9N9u9AXpsUo/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of God is in your midstThis sermon explores Jesus' teaching on the kingdom of God, emphasizing its present reality and future fulfillment. It challenges listeners to examine their hearts and align with God's kingdom values, preparing for Christ's return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9N9u9AXpsUo4649https://my.truevi.com/watch/DeE1IWjmYvQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DeE1IWjmYvQ/hqdefault.jpgDo not set aside the grace of GodThis sermon unpacks Galatians 2:21, emphasizing that righteousness does not come through the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ. It challenges the common belief that good works or heritage can lead to salvation, asserting that such ideas nullify the grace of God and imply Christ died for nothing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DeE1IWjmYvQ2060https://my.truevi.com/watch/rGan8-h3g8ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGan8-h3g8g/hqdefault.jpgThe first book of Psalms: Happiness in considering the poorThis sermon concludes a study of the first book of Psalms, focusing on Psalm 41. The message explores how happiness is found not only in pursuing God but also in extending care to others, particularly the poor and helpless. It emphasizes that God observes how we treat those in need and responds with blessings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rGan8-h3g8g4794https://my.truevi.com/watch/5Am8rJJnDCAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Am8rJJnDCA/hqdefault.jpgThe coming temple: Interpreting Revelation 11:1-2This sermon examines Revelation 11:1-2 to discuss whether a temple will be rebuilt in Jerusalem before Christ's return. It contrasts futurist and preterist interpretations of biblical prophecy, particularly concerning the temple's destruction and future construction. The speaker argues that John's vision in Revelation implies a future temple, supported by other prophetic scriptures and current archaeological findings.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Am8rJJnDCA3825https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ghb0oUIe2sMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ghb0oUIe2sM/hqdefault.jpgThe story of Ruth: Faith in a foreign landThis message explores the story of Ruth, highlighting her unwavering faith and loyalty to Naomi and to God. It emphasizes Ruth's journey from Moab to Bethlehem, a foreign land, and her acts of faith in the face of economic insecurity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ghb0oUIe2sM4477https://my.truevi.com/watch/puxWeLFuHL4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/puxWeLFuHL4/hqdefault.jpgSurrendering your strengths to GodThis sermon explores the concept of surrendering personal strengths to God, drawing parallels between David's restraint with Saul and Jesus's love for enemies. It encourages listeners to use their God-given abilities for His purposes, rather than for selfish gain, and to participate in God's unfolding plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/puxWeLFuHL42020https://my.truevi.com/watch/3cy6mi3HcaIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3cy6mi3HcaI/hqdefault.jpgA prayer of examine: Recognizing God's presence in your weekThis prayer of examine guides listeners to reflect on the past week, acknowledging God's presence in moments of consolation and desolation. It encourages gratitude for blessings and offers limitations and offenses to Jesus, seeking repentance and forgiveness. The practice invites the Holy Spirit to increase awareness of God's presence in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3cy6mi3HcaI615https://my.truevi.com/watch/BgTd5s-dtTMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BgTd5s-dtTM/hqdefault.jpgJesus redefines family through doing God's willThis sermon explores Jesus' redefinition of family, emphasizing that true kinship is established through obedience to God's will rather than blood relation. It challenges listeners to consider how they might be tempted to domesticate Jesus and encourages them to embrace him as Savior and Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BgTd5s-dtTM3431https://my.truevi.com/watch/l3t7PYWnmz8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l3t7PYWnmz8/hqdefault.jpgGod uses crises to develop spiritual characterThis message explores how God uses challenging times, like a pandemic, to strengthen believers and prepare them for future work. By examining the life of Elijah, it highlights how God calls individuals to spiritual commitment and develops their character through seasons of solitude and obedience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/l3t7PYWnmz81607https://my.truevi.com/watch/MPSsNIPorPMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MPSsNIPorPM/hqdefault.jpgJacob reaps what he sows in Genesis 29This sermon explores Genesis 29, focusing on Jacob's deception and how he experiences similar trickery from Laban. It highlights the biblical principle that one's sins will eventually find them out, even as God continues to work in the lives of His people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MPSsNIPorPM2601https://my.truevi.com/watch/F3Jli4gUr1shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F3Jli4gUr1s/hqdefault.jpgThe historicity of Jesus' resurrectionThis lecture addresses the historicity of Jesus' resurrection, presenting four facts agreed upon by the majority of New Testament scholars. These facts include Jesus' burial, the empty tomb, post-mortem appearances, and the origin of the disciples' belief in his resurrection. The speaker argues that the best explanation for these facts is that God raised Jesus from the dead.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F3Jli4gUr1s5598https://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/30yfXkD6kYAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/30yfXkD6kYA/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Eve service: The light of the worldThis Christmas Eve service celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world. It features the lighting of candles representing Bethlehem, angels, shepherds, wise men, Joseph, and Mary, culminating in the lighting of a central candle symbolizing Jesus. The service concludes with a candle lighting ceremony for the congregation, emphasizing their role as ambassadors of Christ's light.https://www.youtube.com/embed/30yfXkD6kYA3853https://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/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/gqF53D4XB0Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gqF53D4XB0Y/hqdefault.jpgJesus' example of servanthoodThis message explores the concept of servanthood, highlighting Jesus as the ultimate example. It focuses on Jesus washing his disciples' feet, an act of humility and love that set an example for all believers to serve one another.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqF53D4XB0Y597https://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/up41R191bFMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/up41R191bFM/hqdefault.jpgPrinciples for open-air preaching and personal witnessingThis session outlines principles for effective open-air preaching and personal witnessing, drawing from the speaker's 12 years of experience. It emphasizes understanding the spiritual blindness of the unsaved, the importance of teaching God's law, and aiming for repentance rather than mere decisions. The speaker also advises on handling hecklers, avoiding cliches, and remembering the spiritual battle involved in evangelism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/up41R191bFM2582https://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/F2hikLEVn44https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F2hikLEVn44/hqdefault.jpgThe church is God's familyThis sermon emphasizes the importance of the church as God's family, highlighting how relationships and community are central to belonging and spiritual growth. It also features children singing a song about the church being God's family, reinforcing this core message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F2hikLEVn445703https://my.truevi.com/watch/pd6Nu_GkhAghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pd6Nu_GkhAg/hqdefault.jpgNavigating Easter traditions in an unequally yoked marriageThis segment addresses a wife's concern about her unsaved husband's insistence on secular Easter traditions for their children. It explores how to maintain the spiritual significance of Easter while fostering peace in a marriage where spouses hold different beliefs.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pd6Nu_GkhAg695https://my.truevi.com/watch/8OZXgJE1ORkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8OZXgJE1ORk/hqdefault.jpgGod's way of advancing the kingdomThis message outlines how to advance God's kingdom through a God-honoring vision, passionate motivation, and wholehearted participation. It emphasizes moving beyond guilt, pressure, and manipulation to a biblical approach to generosity, as exemplified by King David and various testimonies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8OZXgJE1ORk2164https://my.truevi.com/watch/bxrDy_G8h88https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bxrDy_G8h88/hqdefault.jpgThe chain of custody for the New TestamentThis presentation explores how the reliability of the New Testament can be established through a "chain of custody" similar to that used in criminal investigations. It examines how early Christian leaders, who were students of the apostles, documented and passed down the teachings about Jesus, ensuring the consistency of the message over time.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bxrDy_G8h88554https://my.truevi.com/watch/M2yW6ZOf0kEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/M2yW6ZOf0kE/hqdefault.jpgBible verses for evangelismThis video presents a compilation of Bible verses. The verses cover topics such as sin, salvation, God's love, and the importance of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. These scriptures are suitable for sharing the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/M2yW6ZOf0kE3002https://my.truevi.com/watch/WJv1_BeW880https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WJv1_BeW880/hqdefault.jpgThe historical case for a 13th century ExodusThis video explores the evidence supporting a 13th-century Exodus, examining both biblical and extra-biblical sources. It addresses challenges to this theory and discusses why some scholars have shifted their views to embrace this dating.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJv1_BeW8803747https://my.truevi.com/watch/kj9VToQzhZ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kj9VToQzhZ4/hqdefault.jpgResponding to a pastor's moral failureThis discussion addresses the difficult topic of a pastor's moral failure, particularly concerning sexual immorality, and its impact on the church and individuals. It explores various unhelpful reactions to such events and emphasizes the importance of biblical responses, including the process of restoration and the seriousness of sin.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kj9VToQzhZ41094https://my.truevi.com/watch/gICjiXkmpaMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gICjiXkmpaM/hqdefault.jpgFollowing Christ in suffering and mistreatmentThis message explores the call to follow Christ in suffering, drawing from a passage that addresses enduring unjust treatment. It emphasizes an internal motivation rooted in being a child of God, maintaining moral rules regardless of mistreatment, and a commitment to do good while submitting to God and honoring human authority.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gICjiXkmpaM326https://my.truevi.com/watch/61TX_pbPPS4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/61TX_pbPPS4/hqdefault.jpgGod is almighty: All-knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere presentThis sermon explores the incommunicable attributes of God, specifically His almightiness. It delves into God's omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence, emphasizing that He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere in His fullness always.https://www.youtube.com/embed/61TX_pbPPS45700https://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/5A6K2xwUmvIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5A6K2xwUmvI/hqdefault.jpgA pastor's refusal to baptize due to a relationship with an unbelieverThis segment addresses a viewer's dilemma: their pastor refuses to baptize them because they are in a relationship with someone the pastor considers an unbeliever. The hosts discuss the biblical understanding of baptism, the pastor's potential concerns, and offer advice on how to proceed.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5A6K2xwUmvI1724https://my.truevi.com/watch/nVFK95ThspYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nVFK95ThspY/hqdefault.jpgThe battle against lust and finding freedom in ChristThis video explores the pervasive nature of lust, drawing on biblical examples and personal struggles. It highlights how lust impairs moral judgment and leads to sin, but ultimately points to the freedom and victory found in Christ through repentance and faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nVFK95ThspY1215https://my.truevi.com/watch/LCfCQ-OYzVUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LCfCQ-OYzVU/hqdefault.jpgBayanihan: A Filipino custom of communal unity and cooperationThis presentation introduces "bayanihan," a Filipino custom rooted in communal unity and cooperation, exemplified by the physical relocation of homes. The speaker connects this concept to the biblical story of Ruth, highlighting her commitment to direction, home, identity, and dependence as a model for navigating culture shock and fostering an irresistible love for God and others.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LCfCQ-OYzVU1234https://my.truevi.com/watch/2Zxx7u7lhDwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2Zxx7u7lhDw/hqdefault.jpgGod is a wall of fire around us and the glory in our midstThis message explores Zechariah's vision of God as a protective wall of fire and indwelling glory for Jerusalem. It encourages believers that this divine protection and presence are also spiritually available to them in the present, even amidst discouragement or perceived smallness of their work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Zxx7u7lhDw1914https://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/B3BX013o6PAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B3BX013o6PA/hqdefault.jpgBurning for God: Expectation, pressure, and hungerThis sermon explores the concept of 'burning' in one's spiritual life, drawing parallels to the disciples' experience on the road to Emmaus. It discusses how this spiritual burning fosters expectation, creates pressure against ungodly things, and develops a hunger for God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B3BX013o6PA2518https://my.truevi.com/watch/YFl-IWniJnQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YFl-IWniJnQ/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of a marriage licenseThis discussion addresses the question of whether a marriage license is necessary for Christians, exploring biblical precedents for marriage ceremonies and the practical implications of legal marriage. It highlights the role of government authority and the benefits of formalizing a marriage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YFl-IWniJnQ1686https://my.truevi.com/watch/Be5Nkl2dLJohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Be5Nkl2dLJo/hqdefault.jpgMidweek: Teach us to pray, provisionThis midweek service introduces a new series on prayer, focusing on provision. The speaker emphasizes that true provision is the provider himself, God, and that prayer involves listening and being reconciled to His will, as exemplified by Abraham's faith and obedience.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Be5Nkl2dLJo5499https://my.truevi.com/watch/tr61mO4pBv8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tr61mO4pBv8/hqdefault.jpgOpen-air evangelism and common objectionsThis episode discusses various aspects of open-air evangelism, including respectful interactions with law enforcement and addressing common objections to Christianity. The hosts also offer advice on honoring parents while pursuing faith and navigating questions about alcohol consumption.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tr61mO4pBv81715https://my.truevi.com/watch/z5jYBv4hfWYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5jYBv4hfWY/hqdefault.jpgEsther: Called for such a time as thisThis message explores the biblical story of Esther, an orphan who becomes queen and is called to risk her life to save her people. It highlights the difference between a career and a calling, emphasizing that God places individuals in specific positions for a greater purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5jYBv4hfWY4263https://my.truevi.com/watch/ssTgaOU2HMghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ssTgaOU2HMg/hqdefault.jpgDiscussing current events and cultural issues with a focus on Christian perspectivesThis episode of the ERLC podcast features hosts Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicollay, and Brent Leatherwood discussing various current events, including articles on loneliness during the pandemic, international adoption, and Planned Parenthood's Mother's Day tweet. They also cover news about COVID-19's impact on college campuses, the economy, and the White House, as well as cultural topics like the Gerber baby and the release of Hamilton on Disney Plus. The episode concludes with an interview with Pastor Greg Pickering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ssTgaOU2HMg3065https://my.truevi.com/watch/gkoy-Ff5CiMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gkoy-Ff5CiM/hqdefault.jpgCome aside and rest a whileThis message explores Jesus' invitation to his disciples, and to us, to "come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." It emphasizes the importance of solitude and rest, drawing parallels to Jesus' own example of seeking time alone with the Father and the biblical concept of Sabbath rest. The speaker encourages listeners to intentionally set aside time for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual renewal with the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gkoy-Ff5CiM3042https://my.truevi.com/watch/h1AmAelAjTAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/h1AmAelAjTA/hqdefault.jpgLiving out a lifetime of surrender to GodNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that surrender to God is not a one-time event but an ongoing process, comparing it to marriage vows that are lived out daily. She emphasizes that this continuous surrender is demonstrated through everyday choices and responses in the 'laboratory of life.' Dr. Helen Roseveare's testimony illustrates this concept, showing how even in extreme suffering, a surrendered life finds purpose and peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/h1AmAelAjTA1920https://my.truevi.com/watch/XszKtML6n9Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XszKtML6n9M/hqdefault.jpgSix elements of a journey to JesusThis sermon explores six common elements found in biblical narratives of individuals coming to Jesus, using the stories of the Magi, the Ethiopian eunuch, and the man born blind as examples. It highlights how God orchestrates these journeys through divine strategy, contextualized signs, and relationships, ultimately leading to an epiphany of Jesus' essential nature.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XszKtML6n9M2615https://my.truevi.com/watch/Hc9dPJnqBUkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hc9dPJnqBUk/hqdefault.jpgStanding alone in the darknessPastor Stanley Newton, a Dallas Theological Seminary graduate, explores the experience of feeling isolated and unappreciated in ministry. Drawing from Psalm 134, he offers encouragement and guidance for servants of Christ who find themselves in dark and lonely seasons.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hc9dPJnqBUk1811https://my.truevi.com/watch/R6ifyI9kwMYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R6ifyI9kwMY/hqdefault.jpgGod has made us his childrenThis sermon explores what it means to be called God's children, focusing on His incredible and indelible love for us. It highlights that nothing can separate us from God's love, as stated in Romans chapter 8.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6ifyI9kwMY5367https://my.truevi.com/watch/KoEXIxmt7fEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/KoEXIxmt7fE/hqdefault.jpgJohn Lovell's dramatic conversion and military faith journeyJohn Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society, recounts his dramatic conversion to Christianity at 19, just before entering the military. He shares how his faith was challenged and strengthened during his time as an Army Ranger, including multiple combat tours and intellectual trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/KoEXIxmt7fE3828https://my.truevi.com/watch/dYjeWQjXDdQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dYjeWQjXDdQ/hqdefault.jpgGod is our refuge and strengthThis sermon explores Psalm 46, emphasizing God's power, presence, purposes, and peace. It highlights how God serves as an ever-present help, a refuge, and a strength amidst life's struggles and suffering, even when facing unimaginable challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dYjeWQjXDdQ1564https://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/8XvXLNg1DPQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8XvXLNg1DPQ/hqdefault.jpgKnowing God's will: Not a mystery or a moving targetThis podcast episode discusses how God's will is not a mystery but is clearly revealed in His Word. It addresses common misconceptions and anxieties surrounding decision-making, emphasizing that God desires for believers to confidently understand and walk in His will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8XvXLNg1DPQ2072https://my.truevi.com/watch/xxAtwP4muJYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xxAtwP4muJY/hqdefault.jpgJesus redefines greatness for his disciplesThis teaching explores how Jesus challenged his disciples' understanding of greatness, which was rooted in worldly achievements and status. He presented a counter-cultural view, emphasizing humility and servanthood as the true path to greatness in God's kingdom. The discussion highlights the contrast between the disciples' desire for recognition and Jesus' model of self-sacrificing love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xxAtwP4muJY1663https://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/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/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/Topxj1mKJxghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Topxj1mKJxg/hqdefault.jpgAll things work together for good to those who love GodThis message explores the profound theological truth of Romans 8:28, emphasizing that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. The speaker shares personal testimonies of salvation and trauma to illustrate how God orchestrates circumstances for His glory and the ultimate good of believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Topxj1mKJxg4459https://my.truevi.com/watch/PXg6e7btGn8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PXg6e7btGn8/hqdefault.jpgWho God says you are: A Christian understanding of identityKlyne Snodgrass discusses his book, "Who God Says You Are: A Christian Understanding of Identity." He explains that identity is a complex undergirding from which we live, shaping our understanding of ourselves and guiding all aspects of our lives. Snodgrass emphasizes that while many voices in society try to define us, Christians have a higher calling rooted in who God says they are.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PXg6e7btGn82777https://my.truevi.com/watch/bl2z5StLepYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bl2z5StLepY/hqdefault.jpgAcceptable worship is expressed through loveThis sermon explores how acceptable worship is expressed through love, drawing from Hebrews 13. It examines four expressions of love: brotherly love, love for strangers, love for marriage, and a warning against the love of money, emphasizing that these tangible actions are a practical outworking of worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bl2z5StLepY2188https://my.truevi.com/watch/IXtQEWGPirEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IXtQEWGPirE/hqdefault.jpgExploring the person of Christ and compositional ChristologyThis video explores the person of Christ, focusing on the Incarnation and how the divine and human natures are united in one person. It delves into the historical development of Christology, including the Councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon, and examines the concept of compositional Christology as articulated by Emperor Justinian and ratified at the Second Council of Constantinople.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IXtQEWGPirE1288https://my.truevi.com/watch/SL1siAHd5IEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SL1siAHd5IE/hqdefault.jpgJohn Stott on Psalm 16: Present faith and future hopePastor Jim Thomas reads Psalm 16 and discusses John Stott's commentary on the psalm. Stott interprets Psalm 16 as a believer's testimony of present faith and future hope, emphasizing finding refuge and good in God, delighting in the godly, and the security found in communion with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SL1siAHd5IE637https://my.truevi.com/watch/DacfYNWo18ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DacfYNWo18o/hqdefault.jpgGod's training regimen for Elijah in the Kirith RavineThis segment explores God's unexpected training of the prophet Elijah in the Kirith Ravine. God cuts Elijah off from society to be his sole source of strength and provision, preparing him for future challenges. This period of silence and solitude is presented as a crucial part of Elijah's spiritual development.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DacfYNWo18o5191https://my.truevi.com/watch/La02U9cjHughttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/La02U9cjHug/hqdefault.jpgCultural apologetics: Renewing the Christian voice, conscience, and imaginationThis discussion defines cultural apologetics as renewing the Christian voice, conscience, and imagination so that Christianity is seen as true and satisfying. It explores how this approach differs from traditional apologetics, focusing on making the gospel attractive through cultural means like arts and storytelling. The conversation also addresses barriers to faith, including the hiddenness of God and internal challenges within the Christian community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/La02U9cjHug1826https://my.truevi.com/watch/llst2J_C6Tkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/llst2J_C6Tk/hqdefault.jpgThe challenges of adopted boys in Christian familiesThis segment discusses the disproportionate number of adopted boys exhibiting behavioral issues, particularly within Christian families. It highlights a Christian academy for boys where 60% of the students are adopted, emphasizing a biblical approach to counseling rather than psychology. The speaker suggests that adopted children often come with unique challenges that require more than average parenting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/llst2J_C6Tk342https://my.truevi.com/watch/b4YovR2GgEIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/b4YovR2GgEI/hqdefault.jpgRedeeming Hawaiian culture and identity through worshipThis video explores how Hawaiian culture, language, and dance are being redeemed for the Lord. It highlights the joy and healing found in worship that incorporates traditional Pacific Islander expressions, fostering a sense of identity and community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/b4YovR2GgEI322https://my.truevi.com/watch/c0POAvT_IT0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c0POAvT_IT0/hqdefault.jpgThe great chase: God's leveraging of persecutionThis message explores the concept of "the great chase," where the enemy pursues believers, and how God strategically leverages this persecution to advance His kingdom and purposes. It delves into the biblical understanding of persecution, particularly through the lens of the early church in the book of Acts, and encourages a perspective of joy and trust in God's sovereignty amidst trials.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c0POAvT_IT03971https://my.truevi.com/watch/HzytFFk1eiUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HzytFFk1eiU/hqdefault.jpgThe power of baptism and obedience to GodThis message explores the significance of water baptism as an act of obedience to God, emphasizing that it is a public declaration of an inward faith and a step that releases God's power in a believer's life. It clarifies that baptism is for those who have personally believed in Jesus, not for salvation itself, but as a response to it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HzytFFk1eiU1606https://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/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/GplJxkh73_Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/GplJxkh73_U/hqdefault.jpgJesús es la cabeza de la iglesiaEste mensaje explora el concepto bíblico de Jesús como la cabeza de la iglesia, basándose en pasajes de Colosenses y Efesios. Se enfatiza que Cristo es el líder que da orden y plenitud a la iglesia, y que la obediencia a sus mandamientos es una expresión de amor y una vía para recibir el don del Espíritu Santo.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GplJxkh73_U3017https://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/a7PKoeIELrghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a7PKoeIELrg/hqdefault.jpgThe Last Supper: Betrayal and the Bread of LifeThis message explores the events of Palm Sunday and the Last Supper, focusing on the betrayal of Jesus by Judas and the profound symbolism of Jesus taking, blessing, breaking, and giving the bread. It delves into the evolution of betrayal and the ultimate purpose of Jesus's brokenness for humanity's healing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a7PKoeIELrg2657https://my.truevi.com/watch/WEzaT9y2_9ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WEzaT9y2_9g/hqdefault.jpgNobody like Jesus: The incomparable Christ in Hebrews 1This sermon explores the unparalleled nature of Jesus Christ as revealed in Hebrews 1:1-3. It highlights His preeminence as the heir of all things, the creator of the world, the radiance of God's glory, and the exact representation of God's nature, who upholds all things by His power and has made purification for sins.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WEzaT9y2_9g1959https://my.truevi.com/watch/MC3cYfbqfb8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MC3cYfbqfb8/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian's duty to be a casemakerThis presentation explores the historical and biblical basis for Christians to engage in evidential apologetics. It argues that making a case for one's faith is not optional but a duty, tracing this concept from Jesus's own methods to the early church and scriptural commands.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MC3cYfbqfb8748https://my.truevi.com/watch/y8sPUDCrUkUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/y8sPUDCrUkU/hqdefault.jpgThe miracle of faithful friendsThis sermon explores the story of the paralyzed man brought to Jesus by his friends, highlighting the power of faith and community. It challenges listeners to consider how they can be "mat carriers" for others, bringing those in need to Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/y8sPUDCrUkU3123https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ok8fTM810_khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ok8fTM810_k/hqdefault.jpgJesus as the good shepherd: A king who lays down his lifeThis sermon explores Jesus' claim to be the good shepherd, highlighting how this imagery would have resonated with his listeners as a claim to kingship. It then delves into how Jesus subverts these expectations by stating he lays down his life for his sheep and incorporates those beyond Israel into his flock.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ok8fTM810_k1011https://my.truevi.com/watch/5dsuJpEX_S8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5dsuJpEX_S8/hqdefault.jpgFinding contentment in all circumstancesThis message explores how to find contentment regardless of life's challenges, drawing from Philippians 4:11-13. It emphasizes that contentment is not dependent on perfect circumstances but is found in Jesus, who provides strength through both good and bad times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5dsuJpEX_S8309https://my.truevi.com/watch/K_xSC7tW8E8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/K_xSC7tW8E8/hqdefault.jpgMaking challah bread for ShabbatThis video demonstrates how to make challah bread, a traditional part of the Shabbat celebration. The hosts learn about the symbolism of challah and the importance of communal feasting in Jewish homes and Christian worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_xSC7tW8E81013https://my.truevi.com/watch/tLCwxzmhVZ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tLCwxzmhVZ4/hqdefault.jpgEncourage yourself in the LordThis sermon explores the biblical account of David at Ziklag, a place of intense pressure and distress. It delves into how David, facing immense personal and communal hardship, found strength and encouragement in the Lord. The message emphasizes the importance of self-encouragement and drawing on internal spiritual resources during challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tLCwxzmhVZ43000https://my.truevi.com/watch/i_auj62s_wohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i_auj62s_wo/hqdefault.jpgWaiting with God in the new yearThis message acknowledges the difficulty of waiting, especially during a new year, and offers comfort by reminding us that God understands our weariness. It encourages patience and kindness while waiting, drawing on biblical examples of those who waited and trusted God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i_auj62s_wo400https://my.truevi.com/watch/31WOUgjHZ_Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/31WOUgjHZ_U/hqdefault.jpgEzekiel 1-24: Judgment on Judah through symbolic acts and messagesThis overview of Ezekiel 1-24 details the announcement of sins and the resulting judgment on Judah. It covers Ezekiel's commission, a series of oral messages, and symbolic acts designed to warn the people of impending judgment and its reasons. The passage highlights the use of drama, such as the siege of Jerusalem, and the prophet's personal suffering to illustrate God's unwavering message.https://www.youtube.com/embed/31WOUgjHZ_U4246https://my.truevi.com/watch/W0xpvr9jg8shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W0xpvr9jg8s/hqdefault.jpgGrace is the power behind changeThis sermon explores the transforming power of God's grace, contrasting it with human efforts and resolutions. It uses the biblical account of Peter's denial and restoration to illustrate how grace, not condemnation, empowers believers to overcome failure and live a life of purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W0xpvr9jg8s1708https://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/kwZyodzurjshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kwZyodzurjs/hqdefault.jpgJesus meets us where we are: The Emmaus Road encounterThis sermon explores the post-resurrection encounter on the road to Emmaus, highlighting how Jesus meets individuals in their doubts and hopelessness. It emphasizes that Jesus is present with us throughout our journey, even when we feel like we are on the 'fringe' of faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kwZyodzurjs3236https://my.truevi.com/watch/DRDSIQFVie0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DRDSIQFVie0/hqdefault.jpgHow to think rightly about our gifts in light of God's graciousnessThis sermon explores the nature of intrinsic gifts and how they are redeemed by God for His glory. It emphasizes that true generosity and service stem from an experience of God's grace, not from manipulation or duty. The message encourages believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, transformed by the renewal of their minds, rather than conforming to the patterns of the world.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DRDSIQFVie03180https://my.truevi.com/watch/nDQQ28JRD7shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nDQQ28JRD7s/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit changes our heartsThis message explores how the Holy Spirit works within believers to transform their hearts. It emphasizes the Holy Spirit's roles as comforter, helper, advocate, and guide, drawing on scriptural references and personal testimonies to illustrate these attributes. The sermon also uses an analogy of stones in the heart to represent past hurts and how the Holy Spirit can remove them, allowing for a new heart filled with God's living water.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nDQQ28JRD7s2921https://my.truevi.com/watch/-gQcjgGRC8Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-gQcjgGRC8E/hqdefault.jpgSovereign Grace Music's new Spanish album, Himnos, offers richer hymn translationsThis podcast episode discusses the new Spanish album, Himnos, which features seven traditional hymns and five Sovereign Grace hymns. The album aims to provide more accurate and theologically rich translations of classic hymns for Spanish-speaking congregations, moving beyond nostalgia to prioritize edification through God's Word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-gQcjgGRC8E2385https://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/oW0jx-repeIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oW0jx-repeI/hqdefault.jpgThe gospel is only good news if it gets there on timeThis sermon emphasizes the urgency of sharing the gospel, drawing parallels between a mail carrier's duty and a Christian's responsibility to deliver God's message. It highlights the importance of actively engaging in evangelism, even when faced with resistance or discomfort, and reminds believers that the greatest hindrance to people coming to Christ can sometimes be those already within the church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oW0jx-repeI1499https://my.truevi.com/watch/oj0dzOeti3Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oj0dzOeti3Y/hqdefault.jpgWe are spiritually hungry: The seekers are the findersThis message, part of a series on church values, focuses on spiritual hunger as a core identity. It emphasizes that a deep desire for God is essential for a church's health and for individuals to live out their created purpose. The message explores Psalm 63, highlighting David's earnest pursuit of God in the wilderness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oj0dzOeti3Y2719https://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/jo8eXA4enR0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jo8eXA4enR0/hqdefault.jpgDrink the cup: Faithfulness and favorThis message explores the concept of "drinking the cup" as a metaphor for embracing one's divine assignment, calling, and purpose. It emphasizes that faithfulness to this calling, even when difficult, leads to favor and access to God's presence, drawing parallels with Nehemiah's role as a cupbearer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jo8eXA4enR02193https://my.truevi.com/watch/N5SIzodUj9Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N5SIzodUj9Q/hqdefault.jpgStudents learn to defend their faith and engage with others relationallyThis video highlights a program that teaches students to understand and articulate their Christian worldview. Participants learn to address complex questions, engage in apologetics, and develop relational skills for discussing faith with others. The experience fosters deeper personal faith and equips students to be influential in their culture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N5SIzodUj9Q300https://my.truevi.com/watch/jjlYB9Nci_ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jjlYB9Nci_o/hqdefault.jpgPaul's final instructions and commendations in Colossians 4This sermon concludes a study of Colossians by examining the final 12 verses of chapter 4. The passage highlights Paul's personal greetings, commendations, and instructions to specific individuals, emphasizing qualities such as generous encouragement, dependable comfort, steadfast effort, and faithfulness in ministry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jjlYB9Nci_o1846https://my.truevi.com/watch/5GshUrjKWHMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/5GshUrjKWHM/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah's prophecies and the end times frameworkThis message explores the intersection of Isaiah's prophetic utterances with premillennial eschatology. It provides a framework for understanding the end times, including the first coming of Jesus, the church age, the tribulation, the rapture, the millennial kingdom, and the new heavens and new earth, to help interpret Isaiah's prophecies.https://www.youtube.com/embed/5GshUrjKWHM5620https://my.truevi.com/watch/FCmMRhq0OVQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FCmMRhq0OVQ/hqdefault.jpgA father's plea for his demon-afflicted sonThis sermon explores the biblical account of a father's desperate plea to Jesus for his son, who was tormented by an unclean spirit. The speaker shares a personal testimony of his own son's affliction and miraculous deliverance, drawing parallels to the Mark 9 passage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FCmMRhq0OVQ2321https://my.truevi.com/watch/N1G_6IHsJHchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N1G_6IHsJHc/hqdefault.jpgThe harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are fewThis message emphasizes the urgency of evangelism, drawing from Matthew 9:35-38. It highlights Jesus' compassion for the harassed and helpless, urging believers to see people through His eyes and actively participate in sharing the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N1G_6IHsJHc5706https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fd2hgX0Ncx8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fd2hgX0Ncx8/hqdefault.jpgJesus calls and qualifies the unqualifiedThis sermon explores how Jesus initiates his ministry by calling ordinary fishermen to be his disciples. It emphasizes that Jesus does not seek out the already qualified but instead empowers and transforms those he calls, regardless of their background or perceived shortcomings. The message encourages listeners to respond to Jesus's call with immediate and radical obedience, dropping whatever 'nets' hinder their full commitment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fd2hgX0Ncx81975https://my.truevi.com/watch/8b644j7JLvkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8b644j7JLvk/hqdefault.jpgMaundy Thursday: The Passover lamb without blemishThis Maundy Thursday devotional explores the significance of the Passover lamb, connecting it to Christ's sacrifice. It challenges listeners to consider what they trust in and how their faith shapes their lives, urging them to live in anticipation of Christ's return.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8b644j7JLvk423https://my.truevi.com/watch/B-EwROjo3oMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/B-EwROjo3oM/hqdefault.jpgHearing God's voice: Baptism and communion celebrationThis video captures a church-wide celebration featuring baptisms and communion. The sermon explores the concept of hearing God's voice in everyday life and through spiritual practices. Testimonies from individuals being baptized highlight personal transformations and renewed faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/B-EwROjo3oM6396https://my.truevi.com/watch/AMjkNGXi0J8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AMjkNGXi0J8/hqdefault.jpgWhat God is really like: His tender mercyThis message explores the question of what God is truly like, drawing insights from Luke chapter 1. It highlights Zechariah's declaration that God's actions are motivated by His tender mercy, emphasizing that mercy is the first word that comes to mind when describing God's character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AMjkNGXi0J8333https://my.truevi.com/watch/-l7geaIN7HIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-l7geaIN7HI/hqdefault.jpgGod's provision in the wilderness: Mana as satisfying and sanctifyingThis sermon explores the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, focusing on God's provision of manna. It examines how manna served as both a satisfying and sanctifying provision, teaching God's people to trust in His daily care and to flourish under His leadership.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-l7geaIN7HI2218https://my.truevi.com/watch/McM7kXjtVo0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/McM7kXjtVo0/hqdefault.jpgEl ayuno que Dios escogióEste mensaje explora el significado del ayuno, contrastando las prácticas religiosas externas con la verdadera intención del corazón. Se enfatiza que el ayuno debe ser un medio para acercarse a Dios, humillarse y buscarlo de todo corazón, no por obligación o para ser visto por otros. La enseñanza se basa en Isaías 58, que describe el ayuno que agrada a Dios.https://www.youtube.com/embed/McM7kXjtVo02422https://my.truevi.com/watch/241WYbZTekEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/241WYbZTekE/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian's struggle with sin in Romans 7:14-25This sermon addresses the controversial passage of Romans 7:14-25, exploring the identity of the "wretched man" Paul describes. It argues that Paul is depicting the ongoing struggle with sin experienced by a faithful Christian, not an unbeliever or a defeated believer. The message emphasizes that while Christians are delivered from sin's penalty and power, they are not yet delivered from its presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/241WYbZTekE2919https://my.truevi.com/watch/xGiyyq_cKZ8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xGiyyq_cKZ8/hqdefault.jpgPrinciples for hearing God's voiceThis message explores the biblical basis and practical principles for hearing God's voice in daily life. It emphasizes the importance of a surrendered heart, immersion in God's word, and the peace of God as key components for consistent and confident communication with the Lord.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xGiyyq_cKZ83168https://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/INc-P5eZ64Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/INc-P5eZ64A/hqdefault.jpgThe end goal of God's mission: Christ surrounded by worshippers from all peoplesThis presentation outlines the ultimate purpose of God's mission, emphasizing that Christ will be surrounded by worshippers from every tribe, language, people, and nation. It highlights that this is not merely a possibility but a future certainty, with the only remaining question being the role individuals will play in its fulfillment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/INc-P5eZ64A2149https://my.truevi.com/watch/zQCOiAJJtGghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zQCOiAJJtGg/hqdefault.jpgThe tragedy and marvel of Jesus's crucifixionThis message explores the crucifixion of Jesus, highlighting the tragedy of his rejection, ridicule, and non-rescue. It then shifts to the marvel of his vindication as King, evidenced by the tearing of the temple curtain and the Centurion's declaration.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zQCOiAJJtGg1971https://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/uh-FN7s0xq8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uh-FN7s0xq8/hqdefault.jpgGod's leadership in times of change, remembrance, and trustThis chapel service explores the themes of change, remembrance, and trust, drawing lessons from Joshua chapter one. It emphasizes God's unwavering leadership through transitions and challenges, encouraging reliance on His promises and presence.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uh-FN7s0xq82228https://my.truevi.com/watch/e-di-_Svqvwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/e-di-_Svqvw/hqdefault.jpgLoving others through service and sacrificeThis message explores the importance of loving others above ourselves, as modeled by Jesus. It emphasizes expressing love through service and sacrifice, drawing parallels to a hypothetical "God's Guinness Book" where believers are known for these actions. The speaker encourages the audience to emulate Christ's example in their daily lives and through community service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/e-di-_Svqvw1759https://my.truevi.com/watch/jwrBuJT_G6Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jwrBuJT_G6M/hqdefault.jpgThe theological concept of providenceThis podcast episode introduces the theological concept of providence, defining it as God's active involvement in the world. It explores how this concept impacts our understanding of God and our response to His actions, drawing on historical theological perspectives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jwrBuJT_G6M2852https://my.truevi.com/watch/XhPCWLGMAsghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XhPCWLGMAsg/hqdefault.jpgResolving enigmatic Old Testament prophecies about the MessiahThis video explores how Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, which appear contradictory when viewed in isolation, are fully resolved in Jesus Christ. It highlights the challenges faced by those without the New Testament in understanding these enigmatic predictions and emphasizes that Jesus provides the key to their clarity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XhPCWLGMAsg379https://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/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/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/T6_HWJmc4d8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T6_HWJmc4d8/hqdefault.jpgYou must not murder: The sixth commandmentThis message explores the sixth commandment, "You must not murder," differentiating between killing and murder from a biblical perspective. It examines the implications of this commandment for issues such as self-defense, war, capital punishment, and abortion, and extends the discussion to the spiritual implications of hatred.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6_HWJmc4d82634https://my.truevi.com/watch/n-g9ttq6zDghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/n-g9ttq6zDg/hqdefault.jpgThe first and second triumphant entries of JesusThis sermon compares and contrasts Jesus' first triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday with his prophesied second triumphant entry. It highlights how both events begin on the Mount of Olives and the differing ways Jesus enters the city, emphasizing his mission of peace in the first advent and judgment in the second.https://www.youtube.com/embed/n-g9ttq6zDg5558https://my.truevi.com/watch/-Dlj4GhBqUEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-Dlj4GhBqUE/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit's presence and the Father's affirmation during fastingThis devotional encourages listeners during a 21-day fast, reminding them that the Holy Spirit is present and compelling them through challenging times, just as with Jesus in the wilderness. It emphasizes that the Father's affirmation, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased," applies to believers, fostering a deeper understanding of identity and belonging rather than earning favor through fasting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Dlj4GhBqUE373https://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/BstRMCr6c8ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BstRMCr6c8o/hqdefault.jpgExamining doubt and unbelief in Christian faithRay Comfort and Mark Spence discuss the nature of doubt and unbelief in the Christian life, addressing whether doubt always signifies a lack of faith. They explore biblical examples and personal experiences to differentiate between sincere struggles and an 'evil heart of unbelief,' emphasizing the importance of trusting God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BstRMCr6c8o1685https://my.truevi.com/watch/3sgjnGOsROshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3sgjnGOsROs/hqdefault.jpgMan cannot know God's waysThis sermon explores the inscrutability of God's ways, drawing from Ecclesiastes 8 to highlight humanity's limited understanding of divine purposes. It encourages believers to find joy in simple pleasures and trust God's sovereign will, even when faced with life's paradoxes and unanswered questions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3sgjnGOsROs2058https://my.truevi.com/watch/F3eZqwJZi8Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/F3eZqwJZi8U/hqdefault.jpgChristmas Day worship serviceThis Christmas Day worship service celebrates the birth of Christ with scripture readings, carols, and a sermon. The service includes a special musical performance and a reflection on the meaning of Christmas.https://www.youtube.com/embed/F3eZqwJZi8U4223https://my.truevi.com/watch/A6DZO3a1lY4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/A6DZO3a1lY4/hqdefault.jpgPaul's love for the church in Romans 1:8-17This devotion explores Paul's deep affection and prayers for the church in Rome, as described in Romans chapter 1, verses 8 through 17. It highlights Paul's desire to visit them, deliver God's gift, and witness their spiritual growth, emphasizing his consuming love for the people and the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A6DZO3a1lY4365https://my.truevi.com/watch/TcIi1ScsgGEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TcIi1ScsgGE/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 32: The blessedness of confessed sinPastor Conrad Mbewe discusses Psalm 32, highlighting its connection to Psalm 51 and David's experience of sin and forgiveness. He emphasizes the blessedness found in acknowledging sin before God and the joy of God's grace, which offers full and free pardon through Christ's finished work.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TcIi1ScsgGE872https://my.truevi.com/watch/auoqbOE9Rvwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/auoqbOE9Rvw/hqdefault.jpgA conversation about morality, sin, and God's judgmentRay Comfort engages a young man named Solomon in a discussion about the nature of good and evil, the Ten Commandments, and the concept of God's judgment. The conversation explores Solomon's views on morality, his understanding of sin, and the Christian message of repentance and faith in Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/auoqbOE9Rvw798https://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/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/Oub8ZXj0bHwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oub8ZXj0bHw/hqdefault.jpgThe sixth commandment: Do not murderThis sermon explores the sixth commandment, "You shall not murder," moving beyond the behavioral aspect to examine the heart's role in anger, contempt, and ultimately, murder. It considers the stories of Cain and Christ to reveal the depth of this commandment and its implications for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oub8ZXj0bHw2302https://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/sIbztN_eiw8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sIbztN_eiw8/hqdefault.jpgBreakthroughs are the fulfillment of God's promisesThis sermon explores the concept of breakthroughs as God's intervention in human lives, emphasizing that they are often unsettling and require cooperation with God's purposes. It highlights Mary and Joseph's experiences as examples of navigating unexpected divine interventions and underscores that breakthroughs are ultimately the fulfillment of God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sIbztN_eiw82798https://my.truevi.com/watch/apxPe2dJnOYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/apxPe2dJnOY/hqdefault.jpgThe assurance of eternal life in ChristThis episode explores the Heidelberg Catechism's answer to the question of our only comfort in life and death, focusing on the assurance of eternal life through Christ. It emphasizes that this assurance is not based on human effort but on God's gift through His Son and the work of the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/apxPe2dJnOY1658https://my.truevi.com/watch/xA1SXuvkeQohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xA1SXuvkeQo/hqdefault.jpgProfessor Rob Edwards discusses his background and early ministry experiencesProfessor Rob Edwards shares about his upbringing, his conversion experience in college, and his early ministry roles. He recounts his time as a youth director and his decision to join Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) after seminary.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xA1SXuvkeQo5277https://my.truevi.com/watch/tdKP8f9gApUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tdKP8f9gApU/hqdefault.jpgTechnical terms in systematic theologyThis lesson explores how systematic theologians use specialized vocabulary to build theology. It examines the formation of these terms, their relationship to biblical language, and their role in clarifying complex theological concepts. The discussion covers both the values and potential dangers of employing technical terms in systematic theology.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tdKP8f9gApU5311https://my.truevi.com/watch/IBkZWaGH90Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IBkZWaGH90A/hqdefault.jpgHoly Saturday morning prayer serviceThis service of morning prayer for Holy Saturday includes readings from Job, 1 Peter, and the Gospel of Matthew. The sermon reflects on the quiet anticipation and profound grief associated with Holy Saturday, drawing parallels between the first Holy Saturday and the present day.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IBkZWaGH90A990https://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/EBckAj2Ajeohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EBckAj2Ajeo/hqdefault.jpgThe Israel-Palestine conflict: Historical context and the concept of the promised landThis video explores the historical context of the Israel-Palestine conflict, beginning with a reading from Deuteronomy 8:6-10 about the promised land. It discusses the concept of the promised land as central to the conflict, noting that the small piece of land is claimed as holy by three religions and as a promised land by two people groups. The speaker also clarifies the difference between equality and hierarchy in God's covenant and the multifaceted meaning of "Israel" as a land, a state, and a people group.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EBckAj2Ajeo4492https://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/pP6xC_fYVcQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pP6xC_fYVcQ/hqdefault.jpgGrowing faith through pivotal circumstancesThis sermon explores how God uses difficult situations to strengthen our faith. Drawing from the story of Lazarus, the speaker illustrates that God often works in us through trials, rather than simply doing things to us, to deepen our belief and trust in Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pP6xC_fYVcQ4550https://my.truevi.com/watch/enQO1Eu9yKUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/enQO1Eu9yKU/hqdefault.jpgThe authority of Jesus in the Great CommissionThis sermon explores the foundational role of Jesus' authority in the Great Commission, emphasizing that making disciples, baptizing, and teaching are all rooted in Christ's sovereign power. It highlights that the church's mission is not based on human strength or methods, but on the authority given to Jesus in heaven and on earth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/enQO1Eu9yKU2818https://my.truevi.com/watch/007fTOx7zmYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/007fTOx7zmY/hqdefault.jpgThe Book of Jonah: More than just a great fishThis podcast episode explores the Book of Jonah, moving beyond the common focus on the great fish to discuss Jonah's reluctance to obey God's command to preach to Nineveh. It highlights Jonah's character and God's use of a rebellious prophet to accomplish His will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/007fTOx7zmY1968https://my.truevi.com/watch/QOVhzeHNdYMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QOVhzeHNdYM/hqdefault.jpgThe greatest of these is loveThis message explores 1 Corinthians 13, often called the greatest love chapter in the Bible. It examines the literary structure of a chiasm to highlight love's central importance and contrasts love with spiritual gifts, emphasizing that love is more important and lasts forever. The message encourages personal reflection on the characteristics of love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QOVhzeHNdYM2112https://my.truevi.com/watch/4M42b0ns2-khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/4M42b0ns2-k/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is greater than roaring floodsThis message explores Psalm 93, emphasizing that while life's difficulties and distresses are real, God's sovereignty and majesty are greater. It encourages listeners to fix their eyes on Christ, finding hope and proper perspective amidst overwhelming circumstances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/4M42b0ns2-k1754https://my.truevi.com/watch/NzAbjd-WdAUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/NzAbjd-WdAU/hqdefault.jpgThe need for revival in a crazy worldThis message explores the urgent need for spiritual revival in today's chaotic world. It highlights how God has been removed from various aspects of society and emphasizes that revival begins within each individual's heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/NzAbjd-WdAU5795https://my.truevi.com/watch/a_D5wKBfT8ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/a_D5wKBfT8o/hqdefault.jpgComforting those who have lost loved onesThis message offers guidance on how to provide comfort to individuals experiencing grief, drawing from personal experiences of loss and the struggles of others. It emphasizes the importance of listening, offering compassion, and pointing people to Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of healing.https://www.youtube.com/embed/a_D5wKBfT8o1927https://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/hAmATzfbxgYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hAmATzfbxgY/hqdefault.jpgPanel discusses the God particle, logic, and new atheismA panel of speakers addresses questions from the audience. Topics include the theological significance of the Higgs boson, the relationship between God and logic, and the nature of new atheism compared to older forms of atheism.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hAmATzfbxgY883https://my.truevi.com/watch/ESsvMxUQmPUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ESsvMxUQmPU/hqdefault.jpgThe fallacy of the American gospelThis video exposes the "American gospel" as a fallacy, where people believe simply accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior guarantees salvation, regardless of their actions. It clarifies that true salvation involves genuine repentance and trust in Jesus's atonement for sins, not merely an intellectual assent.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ESsvMxUQmPU919https://my.truevi.com/watch/xSZ2UJXRKUkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xSZ2UJXRKUk/hqdefault.jpgThe theological significance of learningThis presentation explores the theological significance of learning, arguing that knowledge and learning of all kinds are a great good and a gift from God to be earnestly sought. It emphasizes that all knowledge points to Christ, culminating in, cohering around, and glorifying Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSZ2UJXRKUk2128https://my.truevi.com/watch/BeBMKpwac4shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BeBMKpwac4s/hqdefault.jpgDeveloping the skill of hearing God's voiceThis teaching emphasizes that hearing God's voice is a learned and developed skill accessible to all believers. It explores how personal purity and a desire for God's presence position individuals to hear Him, and discusses the various ways God communicates, including impressions, feelings, and direct statements.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BeBMKpwac4s3161https://my.truevi.com/watch/Utm9F6lQ8yghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Utm9F6lQ8yg/hqdefault.jpgThe blessings and danger of anger: Jesus's holy angerThis discussion explores the nature of Jesus's anger, contrasting it with sinful human anger. It examines biblical passages where Jesus expresses anger due to love, justice, and holiness, highlighting the characterological continuity between God the Father and God the Son.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Utm9F6lQ8yg6631https://my.truevi.com/watch/z7-gDKW0QUchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z7-gDKW0QUc/hqdefault.jpgOvercoming the giant of selfishnessThis message explores the pervasive nature of selfishness, illustrating how it can infiltrate our lives and even our spirituality. Using biblical examples and relatable anecdotes, it reveals two key strategies for confronting and defeating this internal 'giant.'https://www.youtube.com/embed/z7-gDKW0QUc1810https://my.truevi.com/watch/D-6HaW_B1JQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/D-6HaW_B1JQ/hqdefault.jpgThe righteous shall live by faithThis message explores the biblical truth that the righteous live by faith, not only for salvation but also for daily Christian living. It emphasizes that faith is essential for navigating life's challenges, making decisions, and enduring adversity, as exemplified by Habakkuk's journey from fear to faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/D-6HaW_B1JQ1559https://my.truevi.com/watch/us25-SwOo2Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/us25-SwOo2U/hqdefault.jpgGod's plan for Moses and Aaron in Exodus 6:14-30This passage from Exodus 6:14-30, which includes a genealogy, reveals God's intentional and specific calling of Moses and Aaron. It connects them to the covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, assuring the reader that God is fulfilling his plan despite Israel's captivity. The genealogy serves to reassure that God knows who he calls, why he calls them, and that their work is part of his eternal plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/us25-SwOo2U344