https://my.truevi.com/watch/2-rvrE8XdBYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2-rvrE8XdBY/hqdefault.jpgResponding to spiritual warfare as average ChristiansThis message concludes a two-part series on the demonic, focusing on practical application for average Christians. It addresses how to respond to demonic activity, distinguishing between medical issues, demonic issues, and demonically instigated medical issues, and emphasizes the ordinary means of grace for spiritual warfare.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-rvrE8XdBY3098https://my.truevi.com/watch/19iFh_N10K4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/19iFh_N10K4/hqdefault.jpgRoger Penrose on three realms of realityWilliam Lane Craig discusses Roger Penrose's view of three realms of reality: the physical, the mental, and the mathematical. Craig analyzes Penrose's arguments for the existence of these realms and highlights the challenges of integrating them into a coherent worldview without a theistic perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/19iFh_N10K41640https://my.truevi.com/watch/s44mOQuBlCAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/s44mOQuBlCA/hqdefault.jpgContrasting Jehovah's Witness beliefs with biblical ChristianityThis video highlights key theological differences between Jehovah's Witnesses and biblical Christianity, focusing on their views of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the soul, salvation, and the afterlife. It also discusses the practice of disfellowshipping within the Jehovah's Witness organization and its impact on families.https://www.youtube.com/embed/s44mOQuBlCA411https://my.truevi.com/watch/FR-HuyRKXAghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/FR-HuyRKXAg/hqdefault.jpgJon Erwin discusses the Jesus Revolution film and its impactFilmmaker Jon Erwin shares insights into the movie "Jesus Revolution," highlighting its record-breaking test screenings and the powerful, real-life decisions for Christ witnessed during production. He discusses the film's potential to spark a new spiritual movement, emphasizing the need for a Jesus Revolution today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FR-HuyRKXAg513https://my.truevi.com/watch/AXHw6rJc2E0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AXHw6rJc2E0/hqdefault.jpgWorship and announcements at Cornerstone NashvilleThis video captures a worship service at Cornerstone Nashville, featuring contemporary Christian music and various church announcements. The hosts share updates on church events, ministry opportunities, and a special offering, encouraging viewers to engage with the community and deepen their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AXHw6rJc2E06897https://my.truevi.com/watch/7juLayA2TDMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7juLayA2TDM/hqdefault.jpgNehemiah's strategic faith in actionThis message explores Nehemiah's strategic approach to leadership, highlighting how his faith in action led to significant change. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's position, limitations, and strengths, as well as discerning the true needs of people rather than just surface-level problems.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7juLayA2TDM1835https://my.truevi.com/watch/RzrfuPiCs_Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RzrfuPiCs_E/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord is my shepherd: understanding Psalm 23This message explores Psalm 23, highlighting the personal relationship with God as our shepherd. It delves into how God provides, restores, guides, and protects us through life's challenges, emphasizing our dependence on Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RzrfuPiCs_E1651https://my.truevi.com/watch/EZ5CvdVF_R4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EZ5CvdVF_R4/hqdefault.jpgThe wise use of our wordsThis message explores the profound impact of our words, drawing from biblical wisdom and modern neuroscience. It emphasizes using our words to build up, praise God, proclaim the gospel, and confess our sins, rather than to tear down or discourage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EZ5CvdVF_R41745https://my.truevi.com/watch/3wXfPnBcwQghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3wXfPnBcwQg/hqdefault.jpgHow can we be adequate for ministry?This sermon explores the question of adequacy for ministry, drawing insights from Isaiah chapter 6. It examines Isaiah's invitation, initiation, and the application of God's grace in making individuals adequate for His service. The speaker emphasizes that true adequacy comes from God's grace, not personal ability or training.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3wXfPnBcwQg1877https://my.truevi.com/watch/EBFk9R8Fe-4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EBFk9R8Fe-4/hqdefault.jpgJesus and the lonely man: A path to success in the Christian lifePastor Greg Lori discusses the story of Jesus healing a lonely man at the Pool of Bethesda, emphasizing that God does His part, but individuals must also do theirs in the Christian walk. He highlights the importance of reading the Bible, developing a prayer life, and being part of a church community to overcome loneliness and discouragement.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EBFk9R8Fe-41570https://my.truevi.com/watch/ATOYFHLDvawhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ATOYFHLDvaw/hqdefault.jpgStrong and courageous: Following Jesus amid the rise of America's new religionTom Ascol and Jared Longshore discuss their new book, "Strong and Courageous," which addresses the challenges Christians face in America today. They identify a "new religion" on the rise, characterized by secularism, critical theory, and social justice, and argue that Christians must resist it rather than seek to cooperate with it. The book aims to equip believers to follow Jesus faithfully in these challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ATOYFHLDvaw1679https://my.truevi.com/watch/PT3DwI8B7Cshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PT3DwI8B7Cs/hqdefault.jpgJoseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh's cupbearer and bakerThis sermon explores Genesis 40, focusing on Joseph's interpretation of dreams for the cupbearer and baker while imprisoned. It highlights Joseph's unwavering faith and the enduring love of God, even amidst prolonged suffering and waiting.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PT3DwI8B7Cs2612https://my.truevi.com/watch/jlisTmohSlYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jlisTmohSlY/hqdefault.jpgFinding meaning in life through EcclesiastesThis sermon introduces a teaching series on the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring how to find meaning in a world that often feels meaningless. The speaker references the book's opening verses, which describe everything as futile, and discusses how Solomon's experiments with pleasure, wealth, and wisdom ultimately led to the same conclusion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jlisTmohSlY2105https://my.truevi.com/watch/aCWqiDinFIIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aCWqiDinFII/hqdefault.jpgLiterary structure and historical context of IsaiahThis lecture explores the literary structure of the Book of Isaiah, focusing on its historical context, particularly the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. It examines how the book's themes of judgment and salvation are presented across its major divisions, highlighting the unity of Isaiah's message despite different proposed structural outlines.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCWqiDinFII4330https://my.truevi.com/watch/IHNa2iKu0C0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IHNa2iKu0C0/hqdefault.jpgPaul's theological proofs for justification by faith in GalatiansThis video explores the fourth section of Paul's letter to the Galatians, focusing on his theological proofs for justification by faith. It examines how Paul uses the Galatians' early Christian experience and the biblical account of Abraham's faith to demonstrate that right standing before God comes through faith alone, apart from circumcision or human works.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IHNa2iKu0C01275https://my.truevi.com/watch/I57LWOSodvkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/I57LWOSodvk/hqdefault.jpgRomans 9 and the scope of salvationThis discussion examines Romans 9, arguing that Paul's intent is to broaden the scope of salvation to include Gentiles, rather than narrow it to a select few. It emphasizes God's sovereignty in choosing to save whomever He wills, regardless of ethnic background, based on faith in Christ Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/I57LWOSodvk1097https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZxYS8tIxkCIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZxYS8tIxkCI/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 112: Trusting God in a Shaken WorldPastor Jim Thomas explores Psalm 112, emphasizing how a steadfast heart comes from trusting in the Lord. He highlights that those who fear the Lord will not be shaken, even amidst difficult circumstances, and will be remembered forever. The message encourages believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZxYS8tIxkCI793https://my.truevi.com/watch/rIQD8J1A0q8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rIQD8J1A0q8/hqdefault.jpgThe authority of scripture and the Noah's Ark flood storyThis segment discusses a recently deciphered 4,000-year-old clay tablet that describes a round ark and a flood story, prompting a conversation about the authority of scripture versus secular findings. The hosts emphasize that the Bible's account of Noah's Ark and the flood is the authoritative truth, despite other cultural flood narratives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rIQD8J1A0q81748https://my.truevi.com/watch/vgQCLixPd2Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vgQCLixPd2Y/hqdefault.jpgHow to get honest about your brokenness and prideThis message encourages self-assessment to identify areas of brokenness and pride in one's life. It draws parallels between Nehemiah's assessment of Jerusalem's walls and the need for personal evaluation to allow God to bring change. The speaker shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the challenges and importance of honesty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vgQCLixPd2Y2856https://my.truevi.com/watch/EiPQDcsF66Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EiPQDcsF66Q/hqdefault.jpgJesus' teaching on lust, adultery, and divorceThis sermon examines Jesus' teachings on lust, adultery, and divorce from Matthew chapter 5, verses 27-32. It explores how Jesus confronted the tendency to relax God's laws and emphasized the importance of guarding one's heart and marriage.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EiPQDcsF66Q2554https://my.truevi.com/watch/2z9Be2GHNKAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2z9Be2GHNKA/hqdefault.jpgThe illusion of strength and the power of weaknessThis sermon explores the biblical account of Herod and John the Baptist, contrasting worldly power with true strength found in God. It challenges the notion that "might makes right" and encourages listeners to embrace weakness as a path to divine strength and accountability.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2z9Be2GHNKA836https://my.truevi.com/watch/9WvQIcSCgiIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9WvQIcSCgiI/hqdefault.jpgBible prophecy and the future of IranJoel Rosenberg discusses the significance of current events in Iran through the lens of biblical prophecy. He references Jeremiah 49 and Ezekiel 38-39 to explain God's plan for the nation of Iran in the last days, including judgment on its leadership and a spiritual awakening among its people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9WvQIcSCgiI4430https://my.truevi.com/watch/aJa09-jlIrEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aJa09-jlIrE/hqdefault.jpgPeter's counsel for Christian households in a hostile worldThis sermon explores Peter's instructions to Christians on how to live faithfully within the structures of first-century Greco-Roman society. It examines how Peter applies the general principle of submission to specific household relationships, including slaves, wives, and husbands, in a way that is both subversive and transformative.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJa09-jlIrE2859https://my.truevi.com/watch/k_MkMpt_xjIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/k_MkMpt_xjI/hqdefault.jpgParenting children from a biblical worldviewGinger Hubbard discusses how to parent children from a biblical worldview, focusing on addressing the heart rather than just outward behavior. She outlines a three-step plan derived from scripture: asking heart-probing questions, teaching children what to "put off" (sinful behaviors), and teaching them what to "put on" (righteous alternatives). This approach aims to help children recognize their need for Jesus and apply God's word to their daily lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/k_MkMpt_xjI2067https://my.truevi.com/watch/hGHXRoqyYnQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hGHXRoqyYnQ/hqdefault.jpgMidweek service: Jesus encountersThis is a recording of a midweek service. The online pastor welcomes the audience and introduces the service, which includes worship and a sermon. The sermon is part of a series called "Jesus Encounters."https://www.youtube.com/embed/hGHXRoqyYnQ4364https://my.truevi.com/watch/nz1UXGdisFshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nz1UXGdisFs/hqdefault.jpgA pastor's daughter discusses her assurance of heavenA young woman, raised in the church as a pastor's daughter, believes she is a good person and is certain of her place in heaven. She engages in a conversation about her faith and understanding of salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nz1UXGdisFs576https://my.truevi.com/watch/JE_k5UrK3hghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JE_k5UrK3hg/hqdefault.jpgRed state, blue state evangelicalismDoug Wilson discusses the division within evangelicalism, drawing parallels to the red state/blue state political divide in America. He argues that these fault lines existed before recent political events and are leading to a potential rupture within Christian circles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JE_k5UrK3hg1025https://my.truevi.com/watch/Vm4tNBa3khMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vm4tNBa3khM/hqdefault.jpgGod with us: The redeeming truth of ImmanuelThis sermon explores the profound meaning of "Immanuel - God with us," drawing from Matthew 1. It highlights how this truth redeems even the most frustrating and dark circumstances, from a chaotic mall experience to the challenging realities surrounding Christ's birth. The message emphasizes God's enduring presence despite human sin and suffering.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vm4tNBa3khM1413https://my.truevi.com/watch/AVRWo4wpfFghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AVRWo4wpfFg/hqdefault.jpgSelecting Christmas songs for Sunday worship servicesThis podcast episode discusses how to thoughtfully choose songs for Sunday worship services during the Christmas season. It encourages leaders to select songs that clearly communicate the gospel story and the full implications of Christ's birth, rather than relying solely on nostalgia or incomplete narratives. The hosts emphasize using this season to highlight the wonder of the incarnation and its year-round significance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AVRWo4wpfFg2001https://my.truevi.com/watch/YfYo_pOS4EIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YfYo_pOS4EI/hqdefault.jpgApplication: Know, relate, meditate, and practiceThis video outlines four steps for applying biblical truth: knowing the correct interpretation, relating it to personal life and circumstances, meditating on God's word, and actively practicing it. The speaker emphasizes that true Christianity is demonstrated in daily life, especially within the home and workplace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YfYo_pOS4EI365https://my.truevi.com/watch/DbLnL2aN3VQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DbLnL2aN3VQ/hqdefault.jpgJesus's death on the cross and his divine identityThis video explores two key aspects of Christian belief: the physical evidence supporting Jesus's death on the cross and his self-perception as God. It examines the medical implications of the blood and water described in John's Gospel and analyzes Jesus's use of the "I Am" title and his unique prophetic declarations.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbLnL2aN3VQ578https://my.truevi.com/watch/LUlx7Ydectghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LUlx7Ydectg/hqdefault.jpgNovember 14, 2021 11:15 AM Worship ServiceThis is a recording of the 11:15 AM worship service from November 14, 2021. The service includes announcements, a call to worship, congregational singing, prayers, confession of faith, an offering, a sermon on Psalm 70, and the celebration of the Lord's Supper.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LUlx7Ydectg4748https://my.truevi.com/watch/A14YsugY7owhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A14YsugY7ow/hqdefault.jpgThe original meaning of Genesis 4-6:8 for IsraelThis lesson explores the original meaning of Genesis 4:1 through 6:8, focusing on how Moses connected this portion of primeval history to Israel's experience. It examines how Moses shaped the narratives and genealogies to draw associations between the Israelites and the righteous figures, and the Egyptians with the wicked.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A14YsugY7ow3721https://my.truevi.com/watch/sl24vbf5jJMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/sl24vbf5jJM/hqdefault.jpgThe final defeat of sin and deathThis sermon explores the final defeat of sin, death, and the enemy, drawing from Revelation 19. It emphasizes the marriage supper of the Lamb and the millennium, highlighting Jesus's ultimate victory and the implications for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sl24vbf5jJM3310https://my.truevi.com/watch/0woXofvfJ9chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0woXofvfJ9c/hqdefault.jpgWalking in truth and love from 2 JohnThis sermon explores the Apostle John's second letter, focusing on the themes of walking in truth and love. It emphasizes the importance of discerning false teachings while maintaining fellowship and hospitality, grounded in the truth of the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0woXofvfJ9c2063https://my.truevi.com/watch/_uVPB_CmRqMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_uVPB_CmRqM/hqdefault.jpgThe church's role in caring for the poorThis discussion explores the church's imperative to lead in caring for the poor, challenging the notion that the state or market alone are sufficient. It highlights the integrated spiritual and material realities of human problems and critiques materialistic assumptions in addressing poverty.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_uVPB_CmRqM1664https://my.truevi.com/watch/8HaclTHSiDchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8HaclTHSiDc/hqdefault.jpgOnly God can judge me: Understanding James 4:11-12This sermon explores James 4:11-12, emphasizing that God alone is the judge. It challenges the human tendency to judge others, highlighting the importance of self-reflection and understanding God's perspective.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8HaclTHSiDc2951https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ce9TDBQr7kIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ce9TDBQr7kI/hqdefault.jpgBiblical counseling addresses physical and spiritual aspects of emotional issuesThis segment explores how biblical counseling has advanced to incorporate a deeper understanding of physical, spiritual, and emotional factors contributing to issues often labeled as mental illness. It highlights that while physical maladies can reveal underlying heart issues, biblical counseling addresses both medical and spiritual aspects to help individuals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ce9TDBQr7kI705https://my.truevi.com/watch/c6UgNBWor4chttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c6UgNBWor4c/hqdefault.jpgThe Kalam cosmological argument and the origin of the universeThis discussion addresses the philosophical nature of the question, "How can something come from nothing?" It clarifies that this is a metaphysical inquiry, not solely scientific, and introduces the Kalam cosmological argument. The argument posits that whatever begins to exist has a cause, and since the universe began to exist, it must have a cause.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c6UgNBWor4c1023https://my.truevi.com/watch/3n645yXmNmkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/3n645yXmNmk/hqdefault.jpgThe exception to the rule: Erastus, a turtle-lifter in Paul's ministryDr. Mark Bailey discusses the biblical account of Erastus, a public official who supported Paul's ministry. He uses the analogy of a 'turtle on a fence post' to illustrate how individuals are often helped by others, or 'turtle-lifters,' to achieve their calling. This message emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating those who provide support and encouragement in ministry and life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3n645yXmNmk932https://my.truevi.com/watch/N_A5eUZiT8ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N_A5eUZiT8o/hqdefault.jpgEveryone has faith, but where do you put yours?Pastor Greg Laurie explains that everyone lives by a form of faith, even atheists. He challenges listeners to consider where they place their faith, emphasizing that there is no safer place to put it than in God himself. The message explores what faith is, how it works, and its power to make a difference in life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N_A5eUZiT8o1747https://my.truevi.com/watch/XgSriOp2gFchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/XgSriOp2gFc/hqdefault.jpgModels for understanding God's foreknowledgeThis discussion explores different models for understanding how God knows the future. It contrasts a perceptualist model, which views God's knowledge as foresight, with a conceptualist model, which posits God's innate knowledge of all true propositions.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XgSriOp2gFc408https://my.truevi.com/watch/ed8mXPB3LJQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ed8mXPB3LJQ/hqdefault.jpgAbiding in God during the COVID-19 pandemicPastor Jeff Lucas leads a time of prayer and fasting, reflecting on the meaning of "abiding" in God amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares a personal testimony and offers prayers for medical professionals, world leaders, the scientific community, and the vulnerable.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ed8mXPB3LJQ783https://my.truevi.com/watch/T2dGPLCCx6shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T2dGPLCCx6s/hqdefault.jpgThe story of Wrong Way JonahThis message introduces the biblical story of Jonah, highlighting his disobedience to God's command to preach to Nineveh. The speaker draws parallels between Jonah's reluctance and the human tendency to run from God's will, emphasizing God's patience and willingness to offer second chances.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T2dGPLCCx6s2897https://my.truevi.com/watch/XALSxAEdbF8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XALSxAEdbF8/hqdefault.jpgThe emotional life of our LordDoug Wilson reviews B.B. Warfield's booklet, "The Emotional Life of Our Lord." Warfield examines every instance in the Gospels where Christ is described as expressing or feeling a particular emotion, including anger at death and indignation at the disciples.https://www.youtube.com/embed/XALSxAEdbF8865https://my.truevi.com/watch/WugSrAncVZkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WugSrAncVZk/hqdefault.jpgThe devil's role in evangelism and how to resist himThis program explores the devil's influence on unbelievers and evangelism, drawing on biblical passages and personal experiences. It emphasizes the importance of prayer and spiritual warfare in resisting demonic forces that seek to hinder the proclamation of the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WugSrAncVZk1711https://my.truevi.com/watch/pYv5IcojRiYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/pYv5IcojRiY/hqdefault.jpgThe incarnation as a stumbling block to faithThis discussion explores the doctrine of the Incarnation, highlighting its inherent absurdity to the modern, scientifically trained mind and its role as a significant obstacle for non-believers, particularly Muslims. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and faithfully proclaiming this central Christian truth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/pYv5IcojRiY3729https://my.truevi.com/watch/N904p8GhuKEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N904p8GhuKE/hqdefault.jpgWorship service with sermon on Peter's call to follow JesusThis worship service includes scripture readings from Acts 9:1-6, Revelation 5:11-14, and John 21:1-19. The sermon reflects on Jesus's post-resurrection appearance to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, focusing on Peter's call to "feed my sheep" and the invitation to follow Jesus's example.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N904p8GhuKE4151https://my.truevi.com/watch/3QKCyKIn_z8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3QKCyKIn_z8/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding and developing the spiritual gift of evangelismThis message explores the spiritual gift of evangelism, defining what it means to be an evangelist and how to identify if you possess this gift. It challenges common stereotypes and provides practical steps for developing and utilizing this gift to share the good news.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3QKCyKIn_z82410https://my.truevi.com/watch/2waLQx2zQLohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2waLQx2zQLo/hqdefault.jpgDestroying strongholds: Words, wounds, and comparisonThis message explores how strongholds are formed through words, wounds, and comparison, hindering personal growth and connection with God. It emphasizes that these strongholds are rooted in lies and can be overcome by understanding one's unique identity in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2waLQx2zQLo5700https://my.truevi.com/watch/ztKYgEx1Qz8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ztKYgEx1Qz8/hqdefault.jpgPaul's divinely centered motivation and divine inspirationThis sermon explores Paul's defense of his gospel ministry in Galatians 1:10-12. It highlights his divinely centered motivation to please God alone and the divine inspiration of the gospel he received directly from Jesus Christ. The message emphasizes that the gospel is not man-made but a revelation from God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ztKYgEx1Qz82173https://my.truevi.com/watch/mc41c4Jn7-whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mc41c4Jn7-w/hqdefault.jpgThe challenge of the mission: Sharing the gospelThis message explores the challenges Christians face when sharing the gospel, emphasizing that making disciples is difficult. It discusses the essence of the gospel message, the approach to sharing it, and the motivations and power behind this mission.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mc41c4Jn7-w2149https://my.truevi.com/watch/PNZDkXLX9G4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PNZDkXLX9G4/hqdefault.jpgNew Hope Oahu's prison ministry transforms lives through ChristThis video highlights the 15-year-old Prison Ministry of New Hope Oahu, led by Pastor Roy Yamamoto, which reaches hundreds of inmates weekly. It showcases testimonies of individuals like Kai and Daniel, whose lives and families have been impacted by the ministry's work, including Camp Agape for children of incarcerated parents.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PNZDkXLX9G4398https://my.truevi.com/watch/9C3eQclsqkYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/9C3eQclsqkY/hqdefault.jpgYou are favored by GodThis message explores the concept of being favored by God, even when circumstances appear unfavorable. It encourages listeners to recognize God's favor in their lives, especially during the Christmas season, and to share that joy with others who may feel unfavorable.https://www.youtube.com/embed/9C3eQclsqkY3372https://my.truevi.com/watch/GKLfa0nJry8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GKLfa0nJry8/hqdefault.jpgNomadic faith: Living in difficult chaptersThis message explores the concept of nomadic faith, drawing parallels between the nomadic life of the Fula people and Abraham's journey. It encourages listeners to re-center Jesus in their lives, especially when facing difficult and unresolved chapters, and to remember the ultimate hope of a city built by God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GKLfa0nJry82438https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZgTpwdW9GQEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZgTpwdW9GQE/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 23: The Lord is my shepherdPastors Jim Thomas and Chris Jackson discuss the enduring relevance of Psalm 23, focusing on verses 4-6. They explore how this ancient text offers comfort and guidance, particularly during challenging times like a pandemic, and reflects on God's protection and provision.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZgTpwdW9GQE972https://my.truevi.com/watch/vAp5KI0uTd4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vAp5KI0uTd4/hqdefault.jpgBart Ehrman's 'The Triumph of Christianity' and the early church's growthThis segment discusses Bart Ehrman's book, 'The Triumph of Christianity,' which explores how the early church grew from a small group to 30 million people in three centuries. The book highlights Christianity's unique characteristics, such as its missionary zeal and exclusive worship, as factors contributing to its rapid expansion.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vAp5KI0uTd4692https://my.truevi.com/watch/CcHu1a2RTFYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CcHu1a2RTFY/hqdefault.jpgSeeking outside counsel for church problemsThis discussion explores the biblical precedent for churches seeking external help to resolve internal conflicts, drawing insights from Paul's engagement with the Corinthian church. It considers when a congregation should seek assistance and the value of inter-church connections, emphasizing humility and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding these relationships.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CcHu1a2RTFY606https://my.truevi.com/watch/E1wXiyjA-Zshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E1wXiyjA-Zs/hqdefault.jpgGod can reach the unreachableThis sermon explores the story of Saul's conversion in Acts chapter 9, highlighting that God can meet individuals on their own 'Damascus Road,' even when they seem far from Him. It emphasizes that God relentlessly pursues people, often through subtle nudges and prods, leading to a 'suddenly' moment of transformation. The message encourages prayer for loved ones who are distant from faith, trusting that God knows them and can orchestrate their encounter with Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E1wXiyjA-Zs2583https://my.truevi.com/watch/6_sCWvio4p8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6_sCWvio4p8/hqdefault.jpgScripture's inerrancy and the development of doctrineThis session explores the inerrancy of Scripture, affirming that because it is inspired and infallible, it contains no error. It then discusses how doctrine develops throughout the entire Bible, building upon revealed truth and demonstrating God's character and purposes.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6_sCWvio4p8564https://my.truevi.com/watch/8MTklwYogEkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8MTklwYogEk/hqdefault.jpgThe question every true minister of the gospel should long to be askedThis commencement address challenges graduates to embrace a ministry that provokes the question, 'By what power or by what name did you do this?' Drawing from the account of Peter and John in Acts 4, the speaker emphasizes that the answer must always be 'in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.' The address encourages graduates to minister boldly, anticipating that their actions will prompt this crucial inquiry.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8MTklwYogEk737https://my.truevi.com/watch/2-8itdBL-iQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2-8itdBL-iQ/hqdefault.jpgThe object of faith makes belief trueThis segment explores the postmodern idea that all beliefs are equally valid. It argues that the intensity of belief does not make it true; rather, the object of belief determines its truth. The speaker challenges the notion that all religions lead to the same place, asserting that God is not schizophrenic and does not offer contradictory paths to salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-8itdBL-iQ323https://my.truevi.com/watch/OzUZLoVEXaUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OzUZLoVEXaU/hqdefault.jpgThe hope of glory: Revelation 19This sermon continues a study of the book of Revelation, focusing on chapter 19. The speaker discusses the final destruction of the world system and the destiny of those who worship Jesus Christ, emphasizing the themes of God's righteous judgment, the invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb, and God having the final word over evil.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OzUZLoVEXaU4567https://my.truevi.com/watch/CxG7KF-xrhUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CxG7KF-xrhU/hqdefault.jpgCasting all your care upon himThis sermon explores the biblical command to cast all anxieties and burdens upon God, drawing from 1 Peter 5:7. It emphasizes that God cares for us and desires to unburden us from guilt, unforgiveness, and bitterness as we enter a new year.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxG7KF-xrhU6422https://my.truevi.com/watch/gzn3l9bU4rUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/gzn3l9bU4rU/hqdefault.jpgAdvent love: God's boundless love for everyoneThis sermon explores the boundless nature of God's love during Advent, emphasizing that it extends to all people, regardless of their perceived worthiness or circumstances. It highlights how God's love is not a reward but a source of healing, embracing every version of ourselves.https://www.youtube.com/embed/gzn3l9bU4rU1915https://my.truevi.com/watch/P60427b8nQQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/P60427b8nQQ/hqdefault.jpgCommunity in an individualistic cultureThis message explores the challenges of fostering true community in a culture that promotes individualism. It highlights the importance of moving beyond a 'club' mentality to embrace diverse individuals and grow in love, knowledge, and discernment. The speaker emphasizes the need for both formal 'temple' gatherings and informal 'home' discipleship, drawing lessons from the early church.https://www.youtube.com/embed/P60427b8nQQ1463https://my.truevi.com/watch/DDdK_bBcopkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DDdK_bBcopk/hqdefault.jpgBehold: The Advent of JesusThis episode explores the biblical invitation to "behold" during Advent, focusing on the mystery of Christ's coming. It examines how God's story is punctuated by this word, marking revelations from the manger to the cross, and how it calls us to see the Savior and the glory of God's eternal plan.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DDdK_bBcopk814https://my.truevi.com/watch/1hG0BPcN0iUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1hG0BPcN0iU/hqdefault.jpgWhat I've learned about loveDr. Mike Lawson shares personal lessons on love, beginning with Jesus' command to love one another. He discusses the lifelong promise of love in marriage, the importance of mental hygiene in relationships, and the role of the Holy Spirit in producing true love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1hG0BPcN0iU1772https://my.truevi.com/watch/jyzQpudJ3TMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jyzQpudJ3TM/hqdefault.jpgGenerations of faithfulness at Christ Community ChurchThis segment celebrates the multi-generational history of Christ Community Church, highlighting significant milestones and contributions from different decades. Members are invited to stand based on their tenure, acknowledging their role in the church's growth and impact, from its early days as Omaha Gospel Tabernacle to its current form.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jyzQpudJ3TM4649https://my.truevi.com/watch/8TXlvxjMQzwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8TXlvxjMQzw/hqdefault.jpgNovember 7, 2021 8:30 AM service: The imprecatory psalms and Psalm 69This service includes a sermon on Psalm 69, identified as an imprecatory psalm. The speaker addresses the difficulty of these psalms and their relevance to New Testament ethics, particularly in light of Psalm 69 being the most quoted psalm in the New Testament.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8TXlvxjMQzw4532https://my.truevi.com/watch/WfGHYggbbAIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WfGHYggbbAI/hqdefault.jpgEcclesiastes on the dangers of pursuing moneyThis sermon examines Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:9, highlighting the biblical warnings against the pursuit of wealth. It explains how setting one's heart on riches can rob individuals of joy and contentment, leading to an evil and tragic life. The passage emphasizes that true satisfaction comes from recognizing and enjoying God's daily gifts.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WfGHYggbbAI2986https://my.truevi.com/watch/6TfIvxgRvNYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/6TfIvxgRvNY/hqdefault.jpgJoseph's journey from pit to palaceThis children's lesson reviews the story of Joseph, from being sold into slavery by his brothers to becoming Pharaoh's right-hand man. It highlights how Joseph trusted God through many difficult circumstances, and how God used him to save his family and the people of Egypt.https://www.youtube.com/embed/6TfIvxgRvNY752https://my.truevi.com/watch/TmlQyOPLewYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TmlQyOPLewY/hqdefault.jpgBearing one another's spiritual burdensThis sermon explores the practical implications of Galatians 6:1-2, focusing on the church as the body of Christ. It delves into what it means to bear one another's burdens, specifically addressing the work of restoration, renewal, and reflection in the context of spiritual struggles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TmlQyOPLewY2595https://my.truevi.com/watch/shHrVcwWceIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/shHrVcwWceI/hqdefault.jpgChristmas traditions and recipes from a Calvary Chapel homeJoin a Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa member in her home as she shares cherished Christmas decorations, family traditions, and easy recipes for a cheeseburger egg pastry, an Armenian salad, and hot cocoa. She reflects on the humility of Jesus' birth and the importance of Calvary love during the holiday season.https://www.youtube.com/embed/shHrVcwWceI590https://my.truevi.com/watch/tzCMo7zjKdEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tzCMo7zjKdE/hqdefault.jpg内なる働き: 葛藤を乗り越えるための4つのポイントこのメッセージでは、内なる葛藤に直面した際に、神の恵みへと導かれるための4つの重要なステップが提示されます。正直になること、心の内を明かすこと、罪を認めること、そして行動を決意することを通して、私たちは成長し、勝利を経験することができます。https://www.youtube.com/embed/tzCMo7zjKdE2048https://my.truevi.com/watch/eeiILopSga4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eeiILopSga4/hqdefault.jpgThe victory of Jesus on the crossThis devotional explores the paradoxical truth that the life of Jesus, though a 'death march,' was also a 'victory parade.' It highlights how every event in Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, even those appearing as defeats, were victories in fulfillment of God's plan. The message emphasizes that believers' identity and potential are rooted in these victories of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eeiILopSga4665https://my.truevi.com/watch/cUjRY7R57Ychttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/cUjRY7R57Yc/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of Jesus is not like any other kingdomThis message explores how the kingdom of Jesus differs from earthly kingdoms, including the Roman Empire and the religious systems of Jesus's time. It highlights that Jesus's kingdom is not defined by power, wealth, or rigid boundaries, but by humility, mercy, and a transformative influence on society.https://www.youtube.com/embed/cUjRY7R57Yc2364https://my.truevi.com/watch/inRKoj646zUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/inRKoj646zU/hqdefault.jpgWhy honest science is entirely faith affirmingDr. Douglas Axe, a professor of molecular biology at Biola University, presents ten arguments demonstrating how modern science supports the existence of God. He refutes the common atheistic view that only physical matter exists, arguing that a coherent atheistic worldview is impossible given scientific discoveries.https://www.youtube.com/embed/inRKoj646zU3632https://my.truevi.com/watch/YTQxGzich3Ehttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YTQxGzich3E/hqdefault.jpgBeing faithful in the little thingsPastor Peter Bonnano shares a message about the importance of faithfulness in the small, everyday aspects of life. He emphasizes that God uses these 'little things' to shape our character, preparing us for larger challenges and opportunities. The message draws on biblical examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate how seemingly insignificant actions can have profound spiritual impact.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YTQxGzich3E2312https://my.truevi.com/watch/R-LZqm31awkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/R-LZqm31awk/hqdefault.jpgHebrews as a decoder ring for finding Jesus in the Old TestamentThis study surveys the book of Hebrews, highlighting its role as a 'decoder ring' for understanding types of Jesus in the Old Testament. It explores how Hebrews legitimizes the search for Christ in earlier scriptures, demonstrating Jesus' superiority to prophets, priests, angels, and figures like Moses and Joshua.https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-LZqm31awk4432https://my.truevi.com/watch/zEnP2vY_WiYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zEnP2vY_WiY/hqdefault.jpgLiving the way of Jesus in stressful timesThis sermon explores how to live out Christian principles in challenging circumstances, drawing insights from Paul's letter to Titus. It emphasizes responding with dignity, devotion, and self-control, particularly when faced with stress and disagreement. The message encourages believers to reflect on their character and relationships during difficult seasons.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zEnP2vY_WiY2876https://my.truevi.com/watch/WuEdOiaJGdIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/WuEdOiaJGdI/hqdefault.jpgGod can use anybodyNeal Jeffrey, father-in-law to Josh Patterson, shares five truths about God's character, including that God loves everyone, can save anyone, and can use anyone. He illustrates this through his personal experience as a stutterer and the transformative story of Josh Patterson's conversion and life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/WuEdOiaJGdI2801https://my.truevi.com/watch/2NtwIc7_caAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2NtwIc7_caA/hqdefault.jpgFinding satisfaction in God during wilderness seasonsThis sermon explores Psalm 63, a lament written by David while fleeing from his son Absalom in the Judean wilderness. It highlights how David's deep desire for God led to satisfaction and praise, even amidst profound personal and familial distress. The message encourages listeners to seek God as their ultimate source of fulfillment during their own 'wilderness' experiences.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2NtwIc7_caA2129https://my.truevi.com/watch/zyX-H8WXxFYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zyX-H8WXxFY/hqdefault.jpgRemembering your call to walk worthyThis sermon explores the meaning of "walk worthy of your calling" from Ephesians 4:1, emphasizing the importance of remembering one's initial encounter with Christ and the humility of salvation. It contrasts this with the temptation to re-elevate oneself and forget the radical nature of God's love and sacrifice.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zyX-H8WXxFY2468https://my.truevi.com/watch/BUcuYsOZE3khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BUcuYsOZE3k/hqdefault.jpgDios hizo a Cristo cabeza sobre todas las cosas por la iglesiaEste mensaje explora la verdad bíblica de que Dios ha establecido a Jesucristo como cabeza sobre todas las cosas, no solo por su soberanía inherente, sino como un acto decisivo después de su obra redentora. Se enfatiza que este señorío universal de Cristo es ejercido específicamente para el beneficio y el propósito de su iglesia, tanto la universal como las locales.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BUcuYsOZE3k3266https://my.truevi.com/watch/2HbzPpbfYPohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/2HbzPpbfYPo/hqdefault.jpgThe wrong way to seek salvationThis sermon explores why many Jews failed to attain God's salvation, despite their zeal. It highlights their misunderstanding of righteousness, their pursuit of it through works rather than faith, and their stumbling over Christ as the true path to salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2HbzPpbfYPo2649https://my.truevi.com/watch/zHROjxY3XWEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/zHROjxY3XWE/hqdefault.jpgFriday Q&A: Following your heart, memories in heaven, and Old Testament historicityPastor Mike Winger addresses three questions from viewers. He discusses the biblical perspective on following one's heart, the nature of memories in heaven, and how to discern historical accounts from poetic lessons in the Old Testament.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zHROjxY3XWE5516https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ji7SfYFw4jEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ji7SfYFw4jE/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit: The hero of ActsThis sermon introduces a series on the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit is the hero of the book of Acts. It highlights the internal and universal indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament, contrasting it with the external and selective encounters in the Old Testament. The message stresses the necessity of the Holy Spirit for guidance and power in Christian life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ji7SfYFw4jE2383https://my.truevi.com/watch/Ol0GVC9IicMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ol0GVC9IicM/hqdefault.jpgThe greater grace of Christ compared to Adam's sinThis sermon explores Romans chapter 5, contrasting Adam's sin and its devastating effects with the abundant grace and righteousness found in Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that Christ's work goes far beyond merely undoing Adam's trespass, offering a super-abounding restoration and a new reign in life for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ol0GVC9IicM3004https://my.truevi.com/watch/ZX3FReuNniIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZX3FReuNniI/hqdefault.jpgThe benefits of the blessedThis sermon explores the benefits of being blessed by God, drawing insights from Psalm 103. It emphasizes the importance of actively praising God and reflecting on His character and deeds. The message highlights five specific benefits: forgiveness, healing, deliverance, favor, and satisfaction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZX3FReuNniI2992https://my.truevi.com/watch/xo10-OP1w8Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xo10-OP1w8I/hqdefault.jpgJacob blesses his sons with prophetic wordsThis sermon explores Jacob's final words to his twelve sons in Genesis 49, where he blesses each with a suitable, often prophetic, word. The message highlights how these blessings, warnings, and disciplines are all part of God's overarching plan for his people.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xo10-OP1w8I2793https://my.truevi.com/watch/rANVHHgjEsohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rANVHHgjEso/hqdefault.jpgWalk by the Spirit and bear fruitThis devotional encourages believers to walk by the Spirit, drawing from Galatians 5 to highlight the conflict between flesh and Spirit. It emphasizes meditating on the fruit of the Spirit and seeking to demonstrate these qualities in daily life, as exemplified by Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rANVHHgjEso729https://my.truevi.com/watch/jVAR2itnHyshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jVAR2itnHys/hqdefault.jpgDeveloping cultural intelligence to build stronger relationshipsThis discussion explores how cultural intelligence can transform conflict into connection, especially for Christians engaging with diverse worldviews. It emphasizes developing skills to interact effectively and respectfully with people from different cultural and religious backgrounds, fostering understanding and opening doors for sharing the gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jVAR2itnHys1795https://my.truevi.com/watch/wHzkgSjzxtshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wHzkgSjzxts/hqdefault.jpgWhat Jesus says about religious performance and being born againThis message explores Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, a religious leader, about the necessity of spiritual transformation over outward religious performance. It highlights that true change comes from being "born again" through the Spirit, rather than through self-righteous acts or moral achievements.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wHzkgSjzxts3518https://my.truevi.com/watch/t017GywOp9ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/t017GywOp9o/hqdefault.jpgThe message of Santa Claus versus the message of ChristThis segment explores the contrasting messages of Santa Claus and Christ, arguing that the Santa narrative promotes a works-based righteousness that is antithetical to the Gospel. It suggests that focusing on Santa can confuse children about the true meaning of Christmas and undermine trust between parents and children.https://www.youtube.com/embed/t017GywOp9o681https://my.truevi.com/watch/x8Y6A3srJgUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/x8Y6A3srJgU/hqdefault.jpgThe power of the gospel in Romans 1:16-17This sermon explores the profound meaning of Romans 1:16-17, emphasizing that the gospel is the power of God for salvation. It delves into the context of these verses, particularly in relation to the "death spiral" described in Romans 1:18-32, to highlight why Paul declares he is "not ashamed of the gospel."https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Y6A3srJgU2942https://my.truevi.com/watch/_GjehO9gFtkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/_GjehO9gFtk/hqdefault.jpgEvaluating pastoral qualifications when children leave the faithThis discussion addresses the biblical connection between pastors and their children's faith, particularly concerning disqualification when a child apostatizes. It explores the nuances of evaluating character versus a rigid checklist, considering factors like adoption, late conversion, and the nature of a child's departure from the faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/_GjehO9gFtk781https://my.truevi.com/watch/W_CbSGGuwpUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/W_CbSGGuwpU/hqdefault.jpgThe image of God in man: Ontology and functionThis lecture explores the image of God in man, arguing against a false dichotomy between ontological and functional understandings. It asserts that man's capacity to function in God's image stems from his ontological properties, particularly his personhood. The discussion also touches on the impact of sin and grace on man's relationship with God, and the New Testament concept of being conformed to the image of Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/W_CbSGGuwpU1948https://my.truevi.com/watch/oqRgPGQ_BEchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oqRgPGQ_BEc/hqdefault.jpgDefending the truth against false teachersThis video discusses the importance of identifying and confronting false teachers within Christianity, drawing on the teachings of Charles Spurgeon and the example of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that defending the truth, even sharply, is an act of love and a necessary responsibility for believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oqRgPGQ_BEc828https://my.truevi.com/watch/hx0x65qMAKshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hx0x65qMAKs/hqdefault.jpgThe golden ticket to abundant lifeThis sermon explores Jesus' promise of abundant life, contrasting it with a life of comfort and unmet expectations. Drawing from John 10:10 and the story of Peter walking on water, the speaker challenges listeners to step out of their comfort zones and embrace a life of faith, generosity, forgiveness, and purity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hx0x65qMAKs3628https://my.truevi.com/watch/QZsIkAnxMMUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/QZsIkAnxMMU/hqdefault.jpgA.W. Tozer on making your thoughts a sanctuary for GodPastor Jim Thomas reads from A.W. Tozer's 'On Christian Leadership,' focusing on the importance of our thought life. Tozer encourages believers to make their thoughts a sanctuary where God can dwell, emphasizing that controlling our thoughts is crucial for maintaining fellowship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QZsIkAnxMMU435https://my.truevi.com/watch/orubmApaA_shttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/orubmApaA_s/hqdefault.jpgThe moral evidence for a personal lawgiverThis video explores the origin of objective, transcendent moral laws. It argues that explanations for morality found within the universe, such as personal opinion, group consensus, or biological flourishing, are insufficient. Instead, the existence of moral obligations points to a personal lawgiver outside the universe.https://www.youtube.com/embed/orubmApaA_s617https://my.truevi.com/watch/JhikCZG-0Dkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JhikCZG-0Dk/hqdefault.jpgThe surpassing value of salvationThis sermon explores Jesus' parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price from Matthew 13:44-46. It emphasizes that true Christian sacrifice is a joyful response to perceiving the immense value of salvation, rather than a burdensome obligation. The message highlights that the treasure represents the righteousness of Christ, which, once truly seen, compels believers to abandon all else with joy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JhikCZG-0Dk2050https://my.truevi.com/watch/VyjcuVkxdIkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VyjcuVkxdIk/hqdefault.jpgThree choices that determine the condition of your spiritThis sermon explores the three choices that determine the condition of your spirit, drawing lessons from the biblical account of the twelve spies sent into Canaan. It emphasizes how your perspective on life's events, your past, and your future shapes your spiritual state and ultimately influences your ability to receive God's promises.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VyjcuVkxdIk3178https://my.truevi.com/watch/8Hby2HGJDVMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8Hby2HGJDVM/hqdefault.jpgThe biblical worldview on the afterlifeThis message explores the biblical perspective on what happens after death for both believers and non-believers. It clarifies the instantaneous nature of a Christian's entry into heaven and describes the state of non-believers in Hades before the Great White Throne Judgment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Hby2HGJDVM1503https://my.truevi.com/watch/hcSQ-zSH4mghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hcSQ-zSH4mg/hqdefault.jpgThe importance and practice of Christian fasting and prayerThis discussion explores the biblical basis and practical application of Christian fasting and prayer. It emphasizes that fasting is a discipline to humble the soul and reveal dependence on God, while prayer is the vehicle through which God has chosen to respond and react within His creation. The conversation also highlights the importance of aligning one's will with God's and approaching both practices with a heart of gratitude and faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hcSQ-zSH4mg1713https://my.truevi.com/watch/TWOnhXCJDlQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TWOnhXCJDlQ/hqdefault.jpgThe sinner's prayer: Is it biblical?This discussion explores the biblical basis of the sinner's prayer, questioning its prevalence in modern evangelicalism. The hosts examine whether repeating a prayer is a scriptural method for conversion or if genuine repentance and faith are the true indicators of salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TWOnhXCJDlQ1711https://my.truevi.com/watch/0h8aj_dJjUMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0h8aj_dJjUM/hqdefault.jpgThe prayer of examine: Recognizing God's presence in your weekThis devotional guides listeners through the prayer of examine, encouraging them to reflect on God's presence in moments of consolation and desolation throughout their past week. It invites them to offer offenses to Jesus and to cultivate gratitude for God's love and grace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0h8aj_dJjUM645https://my.truevi.com/watch/RrmeP_JRaCchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RrmeP_JRaCc/hqdefault.jpgAlistair Begg on the Ten Commandments as a pathway to freedomAlistair Begg discusses the Ten Commandments, emphasizing that God's law provides guidelines for life, not a ladder to salvation. He explains how the law reveals our need for Christ and frames a life of freedom and flourishing, rather than being a burden.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RrmeP_JRaCc1980https://my.truevi.com/watch/TZoBr6kMKKEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/TZoBr6kMKKE/hqdefault.jpgSharing the gospel with Alex and MikeThis video features a conversation with Alex and Mike, who are smoking weed, about their beliefs regarding God, the afterlife, and sin. The speaker uses the Ten Commandments to demonstrate their guilt and then presents the gospel message of Christ's sacrifice for sinners.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TZoBr6kMKKE347https://my.truevi.com/watch/xwpOZ7Fv2VEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xwpOZ7Fv2VE/hqdefault.jpgRuslan's early life, faith, and assessment of the churchRuslan shares his early life experiences, including his family's refugee journey and childhood trauma. He discusses his initial exposure to faith, his journey through atheism, and his eventual conversion to Christianity. Ruslan also offers his assessment of the contemporary church and its challenges.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwpOZ7Fv2VE4560https://my.truevi.com/watch/BKW45XPKuO4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BKW45XPKuO4/hqdefault.jpgEvery life needs a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of PeaceThis Christmas message explores four truths from the prophecy of Isaiah about the birth of Jesus Christ. It highlights how every life needs a wonderful counselor, every relationship needs a mighty God, every family needs an everlasting Father, and every world needs a Prince of Peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BKW45XPKuO43532https://my.truevi.com/watch/dcT5GRgPhNAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dcT5GRgPhNA/hqdefault.jpgPeter's answer to Jesus: You have the words of eternal lifeThis sermon explores Jesus's challenging teachings in John 6, where many disciples abandon him. It contrasts the superficiality of those who leave with Peter's confession that Jesus alone offers eternal life. The message encourages listeners to embrace Christ's "hard sayings" for true spiritual nourishment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dcT5GRgPhNA2025https://my.truevi.com/watch/TtZcJLWR5r8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TtZcJLWR5r8/hqdefault.jpgThe power of following the Holy Spirit's promptingsThis sermon explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit's promptings in our lives, drawing parallels between personal experiences and biblical accounts. It emphasizes that God often uses ordinary circumstances and individuals to bring about extraordinary change, urging listeners to be attentive and obedient to divine guidance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TtZcJLWR5r82228https://my.truevi.com/watch/d2u6yT6V7N8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d2u6yT6V7N8/hqdefault.jpgCompelled by the Spirit to finish the taskThis devotional reflects on Acts 20, where Paul, compelled by the Spirit, faces hardship to complete his task of testifying to God's grace. It encourages listeners to consider how the Spirit leads them through challenges and to ask God for strength to fulfill their purpose.https://www.youtube.com/embed/d2u6yT6V7N8772https://my.truevi.com/watch/mBck9_Z7yr0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mBck9_Z7yr0/hqdefault.jpgApologetics and racial issues in the churchSean McDowell and Vada Hegeman discuss the intersection of apologetics and racial issues within the church. They explore how a shared love for the Lord, the church, and apologetics can bridge differences in background and experience. The conversation delves into specific issues such as Black Lives Matter, police brutality, and historic racism, emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBck9_Z7yr04800https://my.truevi.com/watch/vsgDwVj8BBQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vsgDwVj8BBQ/hqdefault.jpgBeing a willing witness for Jesus ChristThis sermon explores what it means to be a willing witness for Jesus Christ, drawing parallels between a marriage commitment and a believer's readiness to share the gospel. It emphasizes that being a willing witness involves facing difficult circumstances, relying on the Holy Spirit's power, speaking with boldness, and committing to obey God regardless of the cost.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vsgDwVj8BBQ1276https://my.truevi.com/watch/z5iR0tgiMx0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5iR0tgiMx0/hqdefault.jpgThe literary structure of Genesis 4:1-6:8This lesson examines the literary structure of Genesis 4:1-6:8, which describes the troubles and violence in the world after humanity's fall into sin. It explores how Moses crafted this material with a unified purpose, dividing it into two main sections: early violence and hope, and later violence and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5iR0tgiMx0457https://my.truevi.com/watch/QnhDOwEtam0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QnhDOwEtam0/hqdefault.jpgWorship service with guest leader Skyler from New Covenant Believers ChurchThis video captures a worship service featuring guest worship leader Skyler from New Covenant Believers Church. The service includes praise and worship songs, with an emphasis on God's comfort, peace, and worthiness of all worship. The congregation is encouraged to sing and express their praise.https://www.youtube.com/embed/QnhDOwEtam01013https://my.truevi.com/watch/E3XmDai1Lcshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/E3XmDai1Lcs/hqdefault.jpgHow to determine if a Christian should listen to secular musicThis video explores three primary factors for Christians to consider when deciding whether to listen to secular music: the purpose of the music, the style of music, and the content of the lyrics. It emphasizes that while music's primary purpose is worship, the Bible allows for other uses, and no particular style of music is condemned. The content of the lyrics, guided by Philippians 4:8, is presented as the most crucial factor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/E3XmDai1Lcs308https://my.truevi.com/watch/K75koc6d0HQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/K75koc6d0HQ/hqdefault.jpgGo and sin no moreThis sermon explores the concept of sin and temptation, emphasizing that believers do not have to sin. It highlights Jesus's grace and mercy, as well as his command to "go and sin no more," encouraging a break from sin through a new relationship with Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/K75koc6d0HQ5759https://my.truevi.com/watch/meZyaJKYyOMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/meZyaJKYyOM/hqdefault.jpgThe importance of the Trinity for Christian salvation and lifeWilliam Lane Craig explains why the doctrine of the Trinity is essential for understanding Christian salvation through the deity of Christ and for the daily life of a Christian through the deity of the Holy Spirit. He addresses common objections to the Trinity, including the idea that it is incomprehensible, and discusses biblical evidence for the divinity of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/meZyaJKYyOM2104https://my.truevi.com/watch/yH1HIwa5unUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yH1HIwa5unU/hqdefault.jpgThe power of intercessory prayerThis message introduces a new series on prayer, focusing on the prayers of Paul. It emphasizes the importance of consistent and focused prayer, particularly intercessory prayer for others, to deepen one's relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yH1HIwa5unU4951https://my.truevi.com/watch/uSuqDAuS3CUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/uSuqDAuS3CU/hqdefault.jpgChrist Presbyterian Church Madison: Easter worship and community partnershipsThis Easter Sunday service from Christ Presbyterian Church Madison includes scripture readings, prayers, and a children's message. The sermon reflects on the resurrection of Jesus as a flash of lightning in dark times, offering hope and a vision of God going ahead of us. The service also highlights the church's community partnerships, including support for Mendota Elementary School and a new initiative to co-sponsor refugee families.https://www.youtube.com/embed/uSuqDAuS3CU4991https://my.truevi.com/watch/A1nbqpltnqAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/A1nbqpltnqA/hqdefault.jpgHow much power does Satan possess?This video explores the extent of Satan's power, both in the heavenly realm and on Earth, as described in the Bible. It explains that while Satan is a formidable enemy, his power is limited by God and has been overcome by Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1nbqpltnqA334https://my.truevi.com/watch/LPf8GpbcEjMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/LPf8GpbcEjM/hqdefault.jpgWhy God struck Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the CovenantThis video explains why God struck Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant, drawing from biblical accounts in 2 Samuel 6:1-7 and 1 Chronicles 13:9-12. It details God's specific instructions regarding the Ark's transport and the consequences of violating His commands. The discussion also addresses the potential for familiarity to breed contempt for God's holiness and the presumption of needing to assist God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/LPf8GpbcEjM344https://my.truevi.com/watch/Uj-V5DEeAEQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uj-V5DEeAEQ/hqdefault.jpgThe agony and ecstasy of preachingThis sermon explores the inherent tension in preaching: the disappointment with one's own performance versus the profound joy of delivering God's message. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and the experiences of notable preachers, it encourages a balanced approach to ministry, emphasizing hard work, reliance on God's word, and freedom from self-preoccupation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uj-V5DEeAEQ3086https://my.truevi.com/watch/xco62oXR1Kohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xco62oXR1Ko/hqdefault.jpgGenerosity: Five plus two equals 5,000 remainder 12This message explores the concept of generosity, emphasizing that it is not solely about monetary contributions but also about giving time, talent, and compassion. It highlights that when we offer what we have to God, He can multiply it to create miracles for others. The message encourages listeners to embrace Spirit-led giving, consistent giving, proportionate giving, and radical giving, understanding that even small acts of generosity can have a profound impact.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xco62oXR1Ko2327https://my.truevi.com/watch/0ouSyu9c4aEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0ouSyu9c4aE/hqdefault.jpgThe church's historical role in pastoral counseling and its modern declineDr. Alfred Poirier discusses the historical tradition of pastoral counseling within the church, highlighting its decline in modern times. He explores how the rise of secularism and the professionalization of counseling led to the church abdicating its role in addressing human problems and providing wise counsel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ouSyu9c4aE3087https://my.truevi.com/watch/N_JgeKqN350https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N_JgeKqN350/hqdefault.jpgThe spiritual origin of antisemitismThis discussion explores the historical and biblical manifestations of antisemitism, tracing its presence from ancient times through various historical periods. It delves into the spiritual dimension of this persistent hatred, suggesting that a satanic influence is the ultimate cause.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N_JgeKqN3502329https://my.truevi.com/watch/tSrKet66ZlIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tSrKet66ZlI/hqdefault.jpgAbiding in Christ: Union, purpose, and profitThis message explores John 15:1-11, focusing on the concept of abiding in Christ. It examines the place of abiding as Jesus Christ, the purpose of abiding in bearing fruit, and the profit of abiding in covenant fellowship and fullness of joy.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tSrKet66ZlI1572https://my.truevi.com/watch/IUqY1Aegs3Yhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IUqY1Aegs3Y/hqdefault.jpgGretchen Saffles on growing a hunger for God's wordGretchen Saffles shares how she developed a deep desire for God's Word, influenced by her family's example. She discusses how this hunger can be cultivated and sustained through various seasons of life, even when time for study is limited.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IUqY1Aegs3Y1782https://my.truevi.com/watch/jHEDeCprKLwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jHEDeCprKLw/hqdefault.jpgAll for Jesus: The irresistible churchThis sermon introduces a new series on the book of Acts, emphasizing that Jesus is irresistible and that the church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is called to be an irresistible reflection of Him. It highlights the church's spiritual DNA, including being "all for Jesus" and living in community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jHEDeCprKLw2592https://my.truevi.com/watch/wVtG8xuSxvwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/wVtG8xuSxvw/hqdefault.jpgThe story of Ham points to the crossThis passage from Genesis 9, one of the saddest stories in the Old Testament, reveals the heart of Ham and the contrasting responses of his brothers. It serves as a loving warning that God takes sin seriously and ultimately points to the hope found in the cross of Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/wVtG8xuSxvw510https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fg5buU0SJDYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fg5buU0SJDY/hqdefault.jpgThe practicality of a seminary education for ministryThis discussion explores the essential role of theological and biblical education in equipping individuals for effective, long-term ministry. It highlights how deep academic study prepares ministers to address complex questions and challenges faced by high school and college students, providing a robust foundation for Christian service.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fg5buU0SJDY620https://my.truevi.com/watch/fhjqEM_1_yYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fhjqEM_1_yY/hqdefault.jpgThe benefits of diligently adding to your faithNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that spiritual growth is not automatic but requires diligent effort. She outlines the benefits of actively cultivating virtues like godliness, brotherly affection, and love, as described in 2 Peter chapter 1. These benefits include spiritual fruitfulness, clear spiritual vision, assurance of salvation, and perseverance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fhjqEM_1_yY1497https://my.truevi.com/watch/u4UHza1hxHohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/u4UHza1hxHo/hqdefault.jpgThe spirit and trinitarian structure of the Nicene CreedThis lecture explores the origin and continuing relevance of the Nicene Creed, focusing on the spiritual motivations behind its creation and its trinitarian structure. It aims to prompt Evangelical Christians to recover the Creed's universal dogma in contemporary theology.https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4UHza1hxHo2068https://my.truevi.com/watch/BTYx19_G3uUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/BTYx19_G3uU/hqdefault.jpgQuestion and answer on faith and doctrineThis session features live questions from the audience on topics of faith, the Bible, and Christianity. The speaker addresses questions about salvation, other religions, and denominational differences in scriptural interpretation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BTYx19_G3uU6083https://my.truevi.com/watch/-4WWj-X47zshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-4WWj-X47zs/hqdefault.jpgThe calling for women to teach younger womenNancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains that the biblical calling for women to teach younger women is countercultural but God's plan. She outlines the curriculum from Titus 2, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational relationships and living out the gospel at home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-4WWj-X47zs1485https://my.truevi.com/watch/jv_Vppk9oPchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/jv_Vppk9oPc/hqdefault.jpgThe Russia-Ukraine conflict and end times prophecyThis podcast episode discusses the Russia-Ukraine conflict in relation to biblical end times prophecies. It addresses common questions about Russia's role in the end times and the Battle of Gog and Magog, emphasizing that current events are not explicitly predicted in the Bible as direct signs of the end.https://www.youtube.com/embed/jv_Vppk9oPc1386https://my.truevi.com/watch/Tsk4NArvmUAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tsk4NArvmUA/hqdefault.jpgThe lord does not look at the things man looks atThis sermon explores the biblical account of Samuel anointing David as king, highlighting God's perspective on leadership. It emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, challenging human tendencies to judge based on superficial qualities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tsk4NArvmUA5384https://my.truevi.com/watch/DcJ7JmYob2Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DcJ7JmYob2U/hqdefault.jpgGod's permissive will and the story of BalaamThis session explores the concept of God's permissive will through the narrative of Balaam, who sought to manipulate God's clear command. It highlights how God sometimes allows individuals to pursue their own desires, even when contrary to His revealed will, ultimately to accomplish His sovereign purposes and bring about consequences for disobedience. The discussion also touches on the importance of recognizing and repenting from self-will.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DcJ7JmYob2U1474https://my.truevi.com/watch/vVL0fwuV_cchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/vVL0fwuV_cc/hqdefault.jpgPentecost Sunday: The fire of God's spiritThis service celebrates Pentecost Sunday, marking the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church. It explores the symbols of wind and fire as representations of God's presence and power, emphasizing the transformative potential of the Holy Spirit in individual lives and communities.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vVL0fwuV_cc3751https://my.truevi.com/watch/8ArDzKDC_QMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/8ArDzKDC_QM/hqdefault.jpgCoffee analogies for Christian faith and lifeThis video uses the process of making pour-over coffee to illustrate various aspects of the Christian walk. Analogies are drawn between coffee preparation and experiences such as feeling ground down, enduring trials, spiritual growth, and the importance of community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/8ArDzKDC_QM303https://my.truevi.com/watch/N-Dq52XUvJIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/N-Dq52XUvJI/hqdefault.jpgSigns of the times and the rebirth of IsraelThis message explores the signs of the times, drawing parallels between weather forecasting and biblical prophecy. It highlights the regathering of the nation Israel as a significant indicator of the last days, emphasizing its historical and scriptural importance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-Dq52XUvJI2824https://my.truevi.com/watch/i-j3HlfveFkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/i-j3HlfveFk/hqdefault.jpgGuilt and totalitolerance, the suicide of the West, and hamartiaThis episode discusses how the state uses various bribes, such as permissive attitudes towards certain behaviors, to create a docile and easily manipulated public. It also explores how a lack of metaphysical foundation can lead to the collapse of Western culture, and examines the concept of sin (hamartia) as presented in the Gospel of Mark.https://www.youtube.com/embed/i-j3HlfveFk971https://my.truevi.com/watch/GCdl_tQSW20https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GCdl_tQSW20/hqdefault.jpgJesus begins his public ministry in GalileeThis sermon explores the beginning of Jesus' public ministry in Galilee, highlighting his return in the power of the Spirit and his teaching in the synagogues. It emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy regarding the Messiah's impact on Gentiles and Jesus' custom of attending synagogue on the Sabbath.https://www.youtube.com/embed/GCdl_tQSW203986https://my.truevi.com/watch/2T0-UvvulG8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2T0-UvvulG8/hqdefault.jpgThe power of God at work in our livesThis sermon explores the power of God and how it works in our lives, particularly in a post-COVID world where stability and security are increasingly found only through God's involvement. It challenges the notion of an incomplete gospel and emphasizes the ongoing process of working out our salvation, not just for spiritual transformation but also for physical well-being.https://www.youtube.com/embed/2T0-UvvulG82792https://my.truevi.com/watch/xsbeiZessxkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xsbeiZessxk/hqdefault.jpgSinging in the ways of the LordPastor Jim Thomas shares insights from Charles Spurgeon's devotional on Psalm 138, focusing on the joy of salvation and the freedom from sin found at the foot of the cross. Spurgeon's reflections emphasize the profound experience of forgiveness and the continuous reasons believers have to praise God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xsbeiZessxk811https://my.truevi.com/watch/T08uvy2aUschttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/T08uvy2aUsc/hqdefault.jpgThe names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6Pastor Greg Laurie explores the names of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:6: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. He explains how each name reveals an aspect of Christ's character and work, addressing the dullness, decisions, demands, future, and disturbances of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/T08uvy2aUsc1781https://my.truevi.com/watch/AtwOWGUKJTIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/AtwOWGUKJTI/hqdefault.jpgGreg Jones discusses the work of the Martyn Lloyd-Jones TrustGreg Jones, president of the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust, joins Tom Ascol and Graham Gundy to discuss the trust's mission to make Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's sermons widely available. He shares how the trust utilizes digital marketing and search engine optimization to reach a broad audience, including those unfamiliar with Lloyd-Jones.https://www.youtube.com/embed/AtwOWGUKJTI2160https://my.truevi.com/watch/giUszGWtUJ4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/giUszGWtUJ4/hqdefault.jpgThe word of God is living and activeThis sermon emphasizes the power and truth of the Bible, asserting that it is not merely a book but a living, active, and powerful entity. It highlights how the Word of God performs divine surgery, dividing soul and spirit, and judging the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.https://www.youtube.com/embed/giUszGWtUJ42702https://my.truevi.com/watch/ND_z-PYHUEshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ND_z-PYHUEs/hqdefault.jpgHope for parents of prodigal childrenPastor Greg Laurie offers counsel to parents concerned about their prodigal children, drawing lessons from the biblical story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. He emphasizes that parents should not give up on their children, as they can escape their presence but not their prayers. The message also features a testimony from Pastor Greg's son, Jonathan, recounting his years of rebellion and his return home.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ND_z-PYHUEs1563https://my.truevi.com/watch/SZ5JJWPnGuUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/SZ5JJWPnGuU/hqdefault.jpgThe benefits of opening your eyes during corporate worshipThis podcast episode explores the common practice of closing eyes during corporate worship, discussing its origins and the reasons behind it. The hosts advocate for opening eyes to foster connection, encourage one another, and engage more fully with the horizontal aspect of worship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/SZ5JJWPnGuU1752https://my.truevi.com/watch/PAqFfnevJ9Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/PAqFfnevJ9Q/hqdefault.jpgGod as the architect of creation, providence, and redemptionThis sermon explores Psalm 147, presenting God as the architect who builds, sustains, and transforms. It highlights how God designs all of creation, provides for its needs, and redeems hearts of stone into hearts of flesh through his word.https://www.youtube.com/embed/PAqFfnevJ9Q2063https://my.truevi.com/watch/7X_BRr16rdYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7X_BRr16rdY/hqdefault.jpgElijah: The power to standThis message introduces the prophet Elijah, highlighting his humanity and the challenging times he lived in. It emphasizes that despite his imperfections, Elijah was an ordinary man whom God used to make a significant difference in his culture. The message encourages listeners to embody similar qualities of faith and boldness in their own lives.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7X_BRr16rdY5153https://my.truevi.com/watch/IEi-WpqOooEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IEi-WpqOooE/hqdefault.jpgGod's power to overcome evilThis session begins a multi-part journey exploring God's power and humanity's need for divine assistance to overcome evil. It emphasizes that human strength, economics, or politics are insufficient, and that true solutions originate in the spiritual realm. The discussion encourages listeners to adopt a posture of learners, considering spiritual realities beyond the visible and physical.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IEi-WpqOooE2582https://my.truevi.com/watch/dc2qMMNiaXYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dc2qMMNiaXY/hqdefault.jpgLiving according to God's wordThis devotional reflects on Psalm 119, emphasizing the importance of hiding God's word in one's heart to stay on the path of purity and avoid sin. It draws a parallel between studying for a driver's license and diligently learning God's laws, highlighting the freedom and guidance that come from knowing and internalizing His commands.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dc2qMMNiaXY848https://my.truevi.com/watch/yhvI5JCqK1khttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yhvI5JCqK1k/hqdefault.jpgVictoria and Andrew discuss the Ten Commandments and salvationVictoria and Andrew share their beliefs about God, the afterlife, and their understanding of the Ten Commandments. They consider the implications of breaking God's law and the concept of salvation through Jesus.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yhvI5JCqK1k640https://my.truevi.com/watch/bh6I4nxDSkUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/bh6I4nxDSkU/hqdefault.jpgThe Saturday examine: Remembering God's presence in your weekThis prayer of examine guides you to reflect on the past week, recognizing God's presence in moments of consolation and desolation. It encourages you to offer offenses to Jesus and to cultivate gratitude for God's love. The practice helps you become more aware of God's spirit in all aspects of life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/bh6I4nxDSkU645https://my.truevi.com/watch/olveZz-f6vohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/olveZz-f6vo/hqdefault.jpgThe puritan identity: pilgrims in conflictThis message explores the core identity of the Puritans, encapsulated in the phrase "pilgrims in conflict." It delves into how they viewed themselves as travelers through this world, heading for an eternal home, and how this perspective shaped their theology and daily lives. The Puritans believed that spiritual progress necessitated battling sin, Satan, and the world, leading them to produce classic writings on spiritual conflict.https://www.youtube.com/embed/olveZz-f6vo2973https://my.truevi.com/watch/7l3q2sU8UGMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/7l3q2sU8UGM/hqdefault.jpgSowing to the spirit for spiritual growth and blessingsThis segment explores the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, as found in Galatians 6, applying it to spiritual disciplines. It explains how obedience and spiritual effort, empowered by the Holy Spirit, lead to spiritual blessings and growth in sanctification, rather than being a means to earn salvation or physical rewards.https://www.youtube.com/embed/7l3q2sU8UGM679https://my.truevi.com/watch/CxLBgStPz-Mhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CxLBgStPz-M/hqdefault.jpgThe power of a sound mindThis message explores the concept of a sound mind, emphasizing that a mind without God leads to destruction, while a mind with God is revived, delivered, and healed. It highlights the importance of renewing the mind to align with God's will and overcome internal battles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxLBgStPz-M2201https://my.truevi.com/watch/0tYEYY5UT7Uhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0tYEYY5UT7U/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding temptation and God's testingThis segment explores the biblical understanding of temptation, differentiating between temptations that lead to sin and God's testing of faith. It clarifies that God does not tempt with evil but allows trials for our benefit and growth, drawing on insights from J.I. Packer and D.L. Moody.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0tYEYY5UT7U1685https://my.truevi.com/watch/TmHVnJ41uv4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TmHVnJ41uv4/hqdefault.jpgGod's design for male and female in a sexually broken worldThis sermon explores God's original design for humanity as male and female, emphasizing its importance in a culture increasingly moving away from traditional Christian sexual ethics. It addresses the concept of sexual brokenness in all people and discusses how the early church's counter-cultural sexual ethic is relevant today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/TmHVnJ41uv43106https://my.truevi.com/watch/xA6tbiJOCwshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xA6tbiJOCws/hqdefault.jpgThree movements before a move of GodThis sermon explores three movements that precede a move of God, drawing parallels from the story of Elijah praying for rain. It emphasizes challenging the status quo, hearing the unseen, and persistent prayer, encouraging listeners to contend for revival in their personal lives and community.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xA6tbiJOCws2490https://my.truevi.com/watch/tMivu5TodEUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/tMivu5TodEU/hqdefault.jpgGod provides manna and quail in the desertAfter the miracle of the Red Sea, the Israelites journey through the desert and face challenges with water and food. God miraculously provides bitter water made sweet, and then sends quail and manna from heaven to sustain them, teaching them to trust and obey Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/tMivu5TodEU637https://my.truevi.com/watch/sRmzrBKH2z4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sRmzrBKH2z4/hqdefault.jpgDeveloping the capacity to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strengthThis message explores the greatest commandment, emphasizing that loving God requires more than just sincerity of heart. It delves into developing the capacity to love God with our entire being—heart, soul, mind, and strength—and how God tests us to build this capacity.https://www.youtube.com/embed/sRmzrBKH2z41907https://my.truevi.com/watch/YQOa8nwU0Hohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YQOa8nwU0Ho/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian life is the redefining of selfThis sermon explores Colossians 3:1-11, revealing how the Christian life redefines self through union with Christ. It emphasizes putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which is renewed in the image of its creator. The message highlights that identity in Christ is not self-determined but found in the defining reality of Christ within believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YQOa8nwU0Ho2265https://my.truevi.com/watch/fKL1kRnPnIMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fKL1kRnPnIM/hqdefault.jpgWhy Christians cannot agree to disagree on abortionThis video reacts to a TikTok discussing the abortion debate, specifically the idea that pro-life and pro-choice Christians should simply agree to disagree. It argues that such a compromise is impossible when human life, created in the image of God, is at stake.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fKL1kRnPnIM489https://my.truevi.com/watch/IHBxbSQowDUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/IHBxbSQowDU/hqdefault.jpgA new day dawning: Replacing fear with faithThis message explores how the resurrection of Jesus replaces fear with faith. It emphasizes that Christians do not need to fear death because Christ defeated sin at the cross and death at the empty tomb, offering hope for eternal life and reunion with loved ones.https://www.youtube.com/embed/IHBxbSQowDU2195https://my.truevi.com/watch/rna4QAZrvOEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rna4QAZrvOE/hqdefault.jpgDavid's faith and the defeat of GoliathThis sermon examines the biblical account of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. It highlights David's unwavering faith in God, his rejection of Saul's armor, and his unconventional victory over the Philistine giant, emphasizing that the battle is the Lord's.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rna4QAZrvOE2683https://my.truevi.com/watch/JsrW4UYe5johttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/JsrW4UYe5jo/hqdefault.jpgLa historia de Gilberto Corredera: De Cuba a pastor de mega iglesiaGilberto Corredera comparte su testimonio personal, desde su crianza en Cuba sin influencias religiosas hasta su llamado al ministerio pastoral. Relata su trayectoria, incluyendo su llegada a Estados Unidos y cómo, a través de un proceso de quebrantamiento, llegó a liderar la iglesia hispana de Prestonwood, una congregación de más de 4,000 miembros.https://www.youtube.com/embed/JsrW4UYe5jo2466https://my.truevi.com/watch/yK2myW7iH5Ihttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/yK2myW7iH5I/hqdefault.jpgIs it possible to be saved without believing Jesus is God?This segment addresses the question of whether someone can be saved if they believe Jesus is the Son of God but not God himself. The discussion emphasizes that scripture clearly states Jesus is God manifest in the flesh, citing passages that show Jesus claimed to be God and was crucified for that claim.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yK2myW7iH5I1706https://my.truevi.com/watch/EEZxDOakzzYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/EEZxDOakzzY/hqdefault.jpgThe truth about the church Jesus founded: It confesses the crucified ChristThis sermon introduces a new series exploring the nature of the church Jesus founded, focusing on the foundational truth that it confesses Jesus as the Christ and the Son of the living God. The message emphasizes that this confession, not Peter himself, is the rock upon which the church is built, and that this truth necessitates understanding Jesus's crucifixion and the call for believers to deny themselves and follow him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/EEZxDOakzzY2597https://my.truevi.com/watch/qQz8L1GzPJwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/qQz8L1GzPJw/hqdefault.jpgIntroducing Josh Cordell as youth and family pastorWestside Church announces Josh Cordell as their new youth and family pastor. The speaker highlights Josh's extensive experience mentoring young people through sports and his consistent presence in their lives. This appointment marks a new beginning for the church's ministry to youth and families.https://www.youtube.com/embed/qQz8L1GzPJw1831https://my.truevi.com/watch/1FxbveL8OSUhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/1FxbveL8OSU/hqdefault.jpgThe relationship between grief and joyThis episode explores the relationship between grief and joy, particularly in the context of spiritual warfare and suffering. It discusses how Paul and Silas found joy and worshipped God even while imprisoned and facing persecution, contrasting their experience with modern Christian responses to discomfort and hardship.https://www.youtube.com/embed/1FxbveL8OSU2081https://my.truevi.com/watch/L3FhboYbZNMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/L3FhboYbZNM/hqdefault.jpgGod's attributes: General and special revelationThis sermon introduces a new series on the attributes of God, emphasizing the importance of understanding God as He is revealed in His Word rather than through human imagination. It explores how God makes Himself known through general revelation in creation and conscience, and through special revelation in the Bible and ultimately in Jesus Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/L3FhboYbZNM2902https://my.truevi.com/watch/vah--V3Rpr8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vah--V3Rpr8/hqdefault.jpgPleading with a man who loves his sinThis interview features a man who admits he knows he is going to hell but refuses to change because he loves his sin. The interviewer pleads with him to repent and trust Christ, emphasizing the urgency of making a decision today.https://www.youtube.com/embed/vah--V3Rpr8447https://my.truevi.com/watch/xVYUmdWcKVAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/xVYUmdWcKVA/hqdefault.jpgThe law as a tutor to bring us to ChristThis message explores the purpose of the law, particularly in the context of the lawyer's question, "Who is my neighbor?" It highlights how the law reveals our inability to achieve righteousness through works, ultimately pointing us to faith in Christ.https://www.youtube.com/embed/xVYUmdWcKVA2847https://my.truevi.com/watch/p-6s9bU11owhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/p-6s9bU11ow/hqdefault.jpgWilliam Lane Craig defines atonement and theories of atonementWilliam Lane Craig defines the term "atonement" by exploring its etymological and biblical meanings. He then discusses various theological theories of atonement, including Christus Victor, satisfaction theory, and penal substitutionary atonement, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.https://www.youtube.com/embed/p-6s9bU11ow2478https://my.truevi.com/watch/ECJqZFi3SRAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/ECJqZFi3SRA/hqdefault.jpgGrowing in compassion: seeing people with the eyes of JesusThis sermon explores how Christians can cultivate compassion by examining Jesus's compassionate actions in the Gospels. It highlights the importance of seeing people as Jesus did and getting near to them, rather than judging from a distance. The message emphasizes that compassion is a quality that can be developed and is central to reflecting God's character.https://www.youtube.com/embed/ECJqZFi3SRA2237https://my.truevi.com/watch/waz_WlNWdtAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/waz_WlNWdtA/hqdefault.jpgMatthew 24: Watch out that no one deceives youThis devotional for October 4th presents a reading from Matthew 24, where Jesus warns his disciples about future deception, wars, natural disasters, and persecution. It highlights Jesus' instruction to watch out and stand firm amidst these challenging times.https://www.youtube.com/embed/waz_WlNWdtA835https://my.truevi.com/watch/-cHbfQIdSYohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/-cHbfQIdSYo/hqdefault.jpgThe Good Shepherd: Jesus' compassion versus religious rulesThis sermon explores Jesus' declaration as the Good Shepherd in John 10:14-16, contrasting his compassionate approach to humanity with the rigid, rule-bound behavior of the Pharisees. It highlights how Jesus prioritizes healing and restoration over strict adherence to religious law, even when it means challenging established norms.https://www.youtube.com/embed/-cHbfQIdSYo1744https://my.truevi.com/watch/HmSKp39U5Nghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/HmSKp39U5Ng/hqdefault.jpgAnalyzing Kenneth Copeland's false teachings and propheciesThis video exposes Kenneth Copeland's false teachings, including his claims of growing hair and declaring the end of COVID-19. It also critiques his controversial communion practice and his emphasis on wealth, contrasting it with biblical principles.https://www.youtube.com/embed/HmSKp39U5Ng1936https://my.truevi.com/watch/RllJUEoRLMchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/RllJUEoRLMc/hqdefault.jpgLa certeza del regreso de JesúsEste mensaje explora la certeza, el tiempo y el contenido del regreso de Jesús, basándose en pasajes bíblicos. Se enfatiza que la segunda venida de Cristo es un evento central en la fe cristiana, que traerá consigo la resurrección de los muertos, la transformación de los creyentes y el juicio final.https://www.youtube.com/embed/RllJUEoRLMc3039https://my.truevi.com/watch/DQdS84bLF5Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/DQdS84bLF5Q/hqdefault.jpgEncouraging yourself in seasons of isolationThis message explores how to find encouragement during times of isolation, drawing lessons from David's experience in Ziklag. It emphasizes renewing your heart to God, reflecting on His teachings, and responding with obedience to emerge stronger and closer to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/DQdS84bLF5Q1945https://my.truevi.com/watch/Epzt9zz1Ovchttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Epzt9zz1Ovc/hqdefault.jpgAddressing challenges to the Bible's reliability and its stance on sexualityThis discussion at the Reality Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features Robbie Lashua addressing common challenges to the Bible's reliability, including perceived contradictions. He also tackles questions regarding the Bible's stance on LGBTQ+ issues and sexuality, emphasizing God's design and purpose for sex.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Epzt9zz1Ovc3909https://my.truevi.com/watch/rq4T20RNCschttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/rq4T20RNCsc/hqdefault.jpgCultivating the word of God planted in youThis devotional for October 23rd encourages listeners to humbly accept and act on the word of God, drawing from James chapter 1. It emphasizes the importance of not just hearing but doing what the word says, comparing those who only listen to someone who forgets their reflection in a mirror. The session prompts reflection on what word God has planted in each individual and how to cultivate it.https://www.youtube.com/embed/rq4T20RNCsc750https://my.truevi.com/watch/C1Q2kaVlJSghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/C1Q2kaVlJSg/hqdefault.jpgPsalm 103:9-10 exegesis and diagrammingThis video provides an exegetical and expositional analysis of Psalm 103, verses 9-10, focusing on the Hebrew grammar and poetic parallelism. It explains how God's character of patience and longsuffering is revealed through the text's structure and word choices. The video also demonstrates how to diagram Hebrew text in Microsoft Word for visual analysis.https://www.youtube.com/embed/C1Q2kaVlJSg4895https://my.truevi.com/watch/Yt8AJrF2GCghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yt8AJrF2GCg/hqdefault.jpgThe Christian sexual ethic in a confused cultureMike Winger and Dr. Sean McDowell discuss the challenges of upholding a Christian sexual ethic in today's culture. They explore common myths about sex, the impact of pornography, and the importance of trusting God's design for sexuality, drawing from McDowell's book "Chasing Love."https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yt8AJrF2GCg3991https://my.truevi.com/watch/eL2EsAs6iRYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/eL2EsAs6iRY/hqdefault.jpgMaking the most of every opportunity through prayer, wisdom, and conversationThis message explores how to seize divine opportunities by focusing on three key areas: devoted prayer, wise actions, and grace-filled conversations. Drawing from Colossians 4, the speaker illustrates how these practices can lead to significant spiritual impact in daily life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/eL2EsAs6iRY1301https://my.truevi.com/watch/0SVTl4Xa5fYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/0SVTl4Xa5fY/hqdefault.jpgPaul's letter to the Romans: Chapters 5-16 overviewThis video explores the remaining three movements of Paul's letter to the Romans, covering chapters 5 through 16. It details how justification by faith reshapes existence, contrasts Adam and Jesus as heads of humanity, and explains the purpose of the Torah. The video also addresses the status of Israelites who do not acknowledge Jesus and the call for unity between Jewish and Gentile Christians.https://www.youtube.com/embed/0SVTl4Xa5fY550https://my.truevi.com/watch/zeES9bhiDa0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zeES9bhiDa0/hqdefault.jpgThe soul-thrilling background for imputed righteousnessDr. Gordon Hugenberger shares a meditation on the concept of imputed righteousness, contrasting human attempts to ascend to God with God's initiative to descend to humanity. He explores Luther's understanding of two kinds of righteousness and the biblical concept of justification, emphasizing that God's righteousness is given to us through faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/zeES9bhiDa02734https://my.truevi.com/watch/yuINlX55FE8https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yuINlX55FE8/hqdefault.jpgThe Cross of Christ: Justice, mercy, love, and powerThis message explores the crucifixion of Jesus as recorded in Mark 15:22-47. It highlights the cross as the ultimate symbol where God's justice, mercy, love, and power converge to reconcile humanity to a holy God. The sermon also examines the responses of various individuals present at the crucifixion, including the Roman Centurion, the women, and Joseph of Arimathea.https://www.youtube.com/embed/yuINlX55FE81380https://my.truevi.com/watch/kbUtoCskJN0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kbUtoCskJN0/hqdefault.jpgPraying for God's kingdom to comeThis sermon explores the meaning of "Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" from the Lord's Prayer. It addresses what the kingdom of God is, where it has gone, when it will come, and why believers should pray for its arrival. The message emphasizes aligning personal lives with God's will and anticipating the full return of His kingdom.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbUtoCskJN01999https://my.truevi.com/watch/X2Ip_3A32W0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/X2Ip_3A32W0/hqdefault.jpgBenny Hinn's past false teachings on the nature of GodThis video examines Benny Hinn's past teachings, specifically focusing on his claims regarding the 'little gods' doctrine and his 'nine-in-one' theology of God. It presents evidence from his sermons and interviews, including his purported retractions, to demonstrate a pattern of problematic theological instruction.https://www.youtube.com/embed/X2Ip_3A32W015483https://my.truevi.com/watch/iMYNbNs4OSAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/iMYNbNs4OSA/hqdefault.jpgA house of prayer for all nationsThis message emphasizes the church's identity as a house of prayer for all nations, highlighting the power of corporate prayer in interceding for global breakthroughs. The speaker shares a testimony of how community prayer led to the release of imprisoned missionaries and the supernatural healing of individuals.https://www.youtube.com/embed/iMYNbNs4OSA7203https://my.truevi.com/watch/Z3PvMj9JxQ0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z3PvMj9JxQ0/hqdefault.jpgA three-year-old's book justifying abortionThis video critiques a children's book featuring a three-year-old boy who explains to his father and uncle why his mother's abortion of his older sister was a positive event. The book presents various justifications for the abortion, including parental fatigue, financial concerns, and the boy's desire for quality time with his mother. The speaker challenges the logic presented in the book by applying its rationale to born children.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z3PvMj9JxQ0553https://my.truevi.com/watch/Uf6Z_l6f1HYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Uf6Z_l6f1HY/hqdefault.jpgPaul's prayer for the Thessalonians: A model for Christian prayer and faithThis sermon examines Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, highlighting its features as a model for Christian prayer. It also draws lessons for faith from what Paul identifies as lacking in the Thessalonians' faith, connecting these to the spiritual needs of believers.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uf6Z_l6f1HY1622https://my.truevi.com/watch/mhznsNGbfAAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mhznsNGbfAA/hqdefault.jpgA community of life declares that God is the author and sustainer of lifeThis sermon explores what it means to be a community of life, emphasizing that God is the author and sustainer of all life. It highlights the Christian belief that human beings are made in God's image, possessing inherent dignity and value. The message challenges the idea that something came from nothing and asserts the unique worth of human life.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mhznsNGbfAA5701https://my.truevi.com/watch/znH13TbFHpkhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/znH13TbFHpk/hqdefault.jpgThe fifth and sixth disputations and epilogue in MalachiThis sermon explores the fifth and sixth disputations and the epilogue from the book of Malachi. It delves into themes of repentance, robbery, faith, and fire, emphasizing God's unchanging nature and His call for His people to return to Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/znH13TbFHpk4698https://my.truevi.com/watch/UcOI1Q-EN74https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UcOI1Q-EN74/hqdefault.jpgIsaiah 29: God's vision of hope and transformationThis devotional for the third week of Advent explores Isaiah 29, highlighting God's promise of renewal and justice. It encourages listeners to bring their desperate situations to the Lord, emphasizing that no circumstance is beyond God's power to redeem. The passage reminds us that hope in God will never disappoint.https://www.youtube.com/embed/UcOI1Q-EN74639https://my.truevi.com/watch/dSobeeSGp7ohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dSobeeSGp7o/hqdefault.jpgDo not worry about your lifeThis sermon explores Jesus's teaching in Luke 12:22-34, focusing on the three "do nots": do not worry about your life, do not strive after the wrong kingdoms, and do not misrelate to treasures. It argues that excessive worry is useless and stems from a misunderstanding of God's character and a disordered love for worldly things, leading to a form of sloth.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dSobeeSGp7o2433https://my.truevi.com/watch/BhkpZ5t6gd4https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BhkpZ5t6gd4/hqdefault.jpgThe Lord bless you and keep you: A benediction of purity and dedicationThis sermon explores the ancient blessing from Numbers 6:22-27, often heard at weddings, as a divine contract and relationship. It emphasizes God's initiative in blessing and our response through trusting His protection, practicing His presence, and learning His peace, drawing parallels to wedding vows and the Israelites' journey.https://www.youtube.com/embed/BhkpZ5t6gd42240https://my.truevi.com/watch/nPikeKqdfOAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nPikeKqdfOA/hqdefault.jpgFlourishing against all odds through worship and spiritual disciplinesThis message explores how individuals can flourish even in challenging circumstances by engaging in worship and spiritual disciplines. It highlights the physiological and spiritual benefits of worship, drawing connections between biblical principles and scientific understanding of the human body. The speaker encourages listeners to cultivate a growth mindset and embrace practices that foster spiritual and physical well-being.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nPikeKqdfOA2379https://my.truevi.com/watch/Fqedp9fbehAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fqedp9fbehA/hqdefault.jpgGod calls ordinary people to do his workPastor Kathy Green preaches on God's calling of Moses, highlighting that God uses ordinary people in ordinary places despite their past failures and excuses. The sermon encourages listeners to respond to God's call with "Here I am, Lord, send me."https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fqedp9fbehA3800https://my.truevi.com/watch/CB13YKfj79Qhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/CB13YKfj79Q/hqdefault.jpgTurning east: Facing hardship and heartache with JesusMaddie Echols shares her personal story of loss and grief, emphasizing the importance of 'turning east' to face pain head-on with Jesus. She explains how lament, a biblical language for expressing deep emotions to God, can lead to deeper trust and hope.https://www.youtube.com/embed/CB13YKfj79Q2785https://my.truevi.com/watch/OJWs3ddY0zwhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OJWs3ddY0zw/hqdefault.jpgUnderstanding the changing meaning of deconstruction in the churchThis discussion explores the evolving definition of "deconstruction" within Christian circles, noting its shift from a process of leaving faith to a method of examining beliefs while remaining in the church. The hosts emphasize the importance of asking clarifying questions to understand what individuals mean when they use the term.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OJWs3ddY0zw1681https://my.truevi.com/watch/VyvBG0ywV0whttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/VyvBG0ywV0w/hqdefault.jpgGetting ready for what God wants to do in your lifeThis message explores how to prepare for God's work in your life, home, and church. Drawing from Exodus 19, it highlights three key ways to get ready: recognizing God's love, responding in obedience, and setting aside special time with Him.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VyvBG0ywV0w2737https://my.truevi.com/watch/nDIWh2rIbmshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nDIWh2rIbms/hqdefault.jpgGod's kindness leads to repentanceThis video explains that God's kindness, not fear, is the primary motivator for repentance, drawing on Romans 2. It encourages believers to emulate God's kindness in their interactions if they desire to see others change.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nDIWh2rIbms451https://my.truevi.com/watch/YQI-bxWNzcohttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YQI-bxWNzco/hqdefault.jpgHow to find peace: What you praise, who you listen to, and when you decideThis sermon explores the biblical meaning of peace, or shalom, as wholeness and fulfillment found through a relationship with God. Drawing from Luke 19, the message highlights three key aspects to finding peace: what you praise, who you listen to, and when you decide to follow God's will. It emphasizes practical obedience, congregational worship, and engaging with God's Word as essential for experiencing true peace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YQI-bxWNzco1769https://my.truevi.com/watch/fIJJ9_PkdsYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/fIJJ9_PkdsY/hqdefault.jpgJesus's miraculous uniqueness revealed in the stormThis sermon explores the storm on the Sea of Galilee from Matthew 14:22-33, highlighting three ways Jesus's miraculous uniqueness is revealed. It examines Jesus walking on the sea, saving Peter from drowning, and ultimately being recognized as the Son of God by his disciples.https://www.youtube.com/embed/fIJJ9_PkdsY2464https://my.truevi.com/watch/nKo4OYQkcCMhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/nKo4OYQkcCM/hqdefault.jpgThe central message of Paul's letter to the EphesiansThis sermon concludes a series on the book of Ephesians by summarizing its central message: believers belong to Christ and are called to become who He has made them to be. The speaker emphasizes that this transformation is not achieved through self-motivation but through reliance on God's grace and love.https://www.youtube.com/embed/nKo4OYQkcCM2702https://my.truevi.com/watch/aV9WSAk0VuEhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/aV9WSAk0VuE/hqdefault.jpgThe hypostatic union of Jesus Christ and the TrinityThis video explains the theological concept of the hypostatic union, describing Jesus as 100% God and 100% man. It also clarifies the distinct roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit within the Trinity for salvation.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aV9WSAk0VuE343https://my.truevi.com/watch/oFlFU5fF-8Ahttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/oFlFU5fF-8A/hqdefault.jpgFrom independence to relianceThis message explores the cultural pursuit of ultimate independence and contrasts it with the biblical call to reliance on God. Drawing from John 15, it emphasizes that true fruitfulness comes from abiding in Christ, not from self-sufficiency. The speaker challenges listeners to shift from controlling their lives to trusting God's authorship and power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/oFlFU5fF-8A2097https://my.truevi.com/watch/En01ASFT8IYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/En01ASFT8IY/hqdefault.jpgGod sent his son to make us sonsThis Christmas season, we celebrate that God sent his son to make us sons. Without Christ, we are all slaves, but Christ came to redeem us and adopt us into God's family. Because we are sons, we are also heirs through God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/En01ASFT8IY4275https://my.truevi.com/watch/Iaq8EsngupQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/Iaq8EsngupQ/hqdefault.jpgThe covenant and freedom in faithThis sermon explores the relationship between freedom and the covenant, drawing parallels between the Israelites receiving the Ten Commandments and a wedding ceremony. It emphasizes how faith builds structure, and then that structure sustains faith, leading to deeper freedom within a committed relationship with God.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iaq8EsngupQ5588https://my.truevi.com/watch/mn2kSYKKdzAhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/mn2kSYKKdzA/hqdefault.jpgDouglas Wilson debates Eddie Tabash on the existence of the Christian GodDouglas Wilson and Eddie Tabash engage in a formal debate concerning the existence of the Christian God. Wilson argues in the affirmative, presenting three lines of argument, while Tabash argues against the existence of the Christian God, emphasizing an evidential approach.https://www.youtube.com/embed/mn2kSYKKdzA3873https://my.truevi.com/watch/YKx1koCComshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/YKx1koCComs/hqdefault.jpgParents should tether their children to God's word, not themselvesThis video emphasizes that parents should not be the ultimate authority for their children. Instead, they should use the Bible to train their children, teaching them to submit to God's will. The goal is for children to internalize God's word as their ultimate authority, ensuring their convictions are rooted in scripture.https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKx1koCComs346https://my.truevi.com/watch/VCF1lpdwYl0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VCF1lpdwYl0/hqdefault.jpgHearing God's voice in the still small whisperPastor Charles Montgomery explores the biblical account of Elijah in the cave, highlighting the importance of silencing external noise and seeking a quiet space to hear God's voice. He emphasizes that God often speaks not in dramatic displays, but in a gentle whisper, offering assurance, direction, and assignment.https://www.youtube.com/embed/VCF1lpdwYl02528https://my.truevi.com/watch/Gb_7Zm25H04https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Gb_7Zm25H04/hqdefault.jpgAdjusting our thinking to align with God's wordThis message explores the importance of continually adjusting our thinking to align with God's word and Jesus's example. It emphasizes that true spiritual maturity involves a humble attitude of ongoing growth, rather than a belief of having already arrived. The speaker encourages listeners to examine their thoughts and seek God's guidance for necessary adjustments.https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gb_7Zm25H044653https://my.truevi.com/watch/c4ImbqeCpEghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/c4ImbqeCpEg/hqdefault.jpgThe Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our inheritanceThis sermon explores Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the Holy Spirit's role as a guarantee of our inheritance. The speaker uses the analogy of a Columbia River bar pilot to illustrate how the Spirit guides believers through life's challenges. The Holy Spirit's presence is presented as God's promise, making believers confident and bold in their faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/c4ImbqeCpEg2396https://my.truevi.com/watch/MgxgaOGqRsIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/MgxgaOGqRsI/hqdefault.jpgGod's care in Daniel 11 and 12This sermon explores Daniel 11 and 12, highlighting God's foreknowledge of historical events and future tribulations. It emphasizes that God's detailed predictions, from ancient kings to the end times, assure believers of His constant care and ultimate deliverance.https://www.youtube.com/embed/MgxgaOGqRsI2671https://my.truevi.com/watch/hrUuUoRofPshttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/hrUuUoRofPs/hqdefault.jpgPreparing for Christ's second AdventThis sermon introduces Advent as a four-week season leading up to the celebration of Christ's Incarnation, but also as a time to prepare for His second coming. It emphasizes that believers should be actively preparing for this future event, not just celebrating His first arrival. The message encourages self-reflection and spiritual vigilance to avoid being caught off guard.https://www.youtube.com/embed/hrUuUoRofPs2911https://my.truevi.com/watch/59RC5gxQFYIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/59RC5gxQFYI/hqdefault.jpgThe beautiful gate and the times of refreshingThis sermon explores the story of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate from Acts 3:1-8, contrasting his physical healing with the deeper spiritual healing of repentance, return, and refreshing in God's presence. It challenges listeners to move beyond merely approaching the 'gate' of faith to truly entering into God's lovely dwelling places.https://www.youtube.com/embed/59RC5gxQFYI1889https://my.truevi.com/watch/OQ5QfaClUhIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/OQ5QfaClUhI/hqdefault.jpgFollowing Jesus: Demanding, risky, and costlyThis message explores what it means to follow Jesus, drawing insights from Matthew 8:18-34. It highlights three aspects of discipleship: it is demanding, as Jesus had no place to lay his head; it is risky, as Jesus leads disciples into and through storms; and it is costly, as some people pleaded with Jesus to leave after witnessing his power.https://www.youtube.com/embed/OQ5QfaClUhI1668https://my.truevi.com/watch/lFvw5BGPO94https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lFvw5BGPO94/hqdefault.jpgDoug Wilson reacts to "Rich Men North of Richmond" and Psalm 37Doug Wilson reacts to the viral song "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony, noting that the song's protest is aimed at the arrogance and insolence of the rich, not their wealth itself. He connects this theme to Oliver Anthony's reading of Psalm 37, which contrasts the wicked with the righteous, not the rich with the poor.https://www.youtube.com/embed/lFvw5BGPO94558https://my.truevi.com/watch/dJSE8rJW4dIhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/dJSE8rJW4dI/hqdefault.jpgDo not steal: Understanding the eighth commandmentThis message explores the eighth commandment, "Do not steal," examining its broad implications beyond simple theft. It delves into how this commandment protects property rights and promotes peace, tracing its relevance from the Garden of Eden to contemporary issues in society and the workplace.https://www.youtube.com/embed/dJSE8rJW4dI4476https://my.truevi.com/watch/z0V9j4-87-ghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/z0V9j4-87-g/hqdefault.jpgCultivating joy and strength in tumultuous timesThis talk explores the biblical concept of joy and laughter, distinguishing between good and bad laughter, and emphasizing that true joy, unlike fleeting happiness, is a fruit of the Spirit. It argues that joy and strength are intertwined and must be cultivated, especially in challenging circumstances, by focusing on the unchanging good news of the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/embed/z0V9j4-87-g2702https://my.truevi.com/watch/3TPKQDRcOz0https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3TPKQDRcOz0/hqdefault.jpgThe kingdom of God is always about the KingThis sermon explores the nature of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing that it is centered on the King, Jesus Christ. It highlights how Jesus' actions and various names reveal glimpses of this kingdom, offering a new perspective on life and death.https://www.youtube.com/embed/3TPKQDRcOz02275https://my.truevi.com/watch/kltB4l18lFYhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kltB4l18lFY/hqdefault.jpgGod speaks and Abram obeys in Genesis 12This devotional reflects on Genesis chapter 12, where the Lord speaks to Abram, instructing him to leave his country and promising to make him a great nation and a blessing to all peoples. The speaker emphasizes God's communicative nature and Abram's obedience as an example of faith.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kltB4l18lFY685https://my.truevi.com/watch/kNCB0M93NWghttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/kNCB0M93NWg/hqdefault.jpgThe greatest wonder of all: The IncarnationThis message explores the concept of wonder, particularly in the face of an ugly world, and how it relates to our faith. It delves into John 1, highlighting the Incarnation of Jesus Christ as the greatest wonder, where divine goodness meets human brokenness. The speaker encourages embracing this mystery and wonder as the foundation of wisdom and a counter to boredom, cynicism, and spiritual blindness.https://www.youtube.com/embed/kNCB0M93NWg4389https://my.truevi.com/watch/q9Ua9t3-cJQhttps://i.ytimg.com/vi/q9Ua9t3-cJQ/hqdefault.jpgPentecost: The Holy Spirit brings unity in diversityThis sermon explores the significance of Pentecost, highlighting how the Holy Spirit was poured out onto the church, enabling it to make disciples of all nations. It emphasizes the unity found amidst diversity within the church, a direct result of God's Holy Spirit.https://www.youtube.com/embed/q9Ua9t3-cJQ5539