Getting to the heart of earthly wisdom -- Pastor Dave Bruskas

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Two things are going on in the heart of those with earthly wisdom: one is bitter jealousy and the other is selfish ambition. Wisdom isn't merely the data that we have in our head; it's the disposition of our heart.

This clip is excerpted from the sermon "Jesus' Wisdom, Your Wisdom," the tenth part of our sermon series, James: Jesus' Bold Little Brother, preached by Pastor Dave Bruskas out of James 3:13-18 at Mars Hill Bellevue and released on March 16, 2014.

Could God Be a Flying Spaghetti Monster?

On April 18th, 2012 William Lane Craig and Klemens Kappel debated the topic "Does God Exist?" in Copenhagen, Denmark. After the debate there was a lengthy question and answer period with the audience. In this clip, Dr Craig responds to the claim that God could be a 'flying spaghetti monster.'

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Can An Atheist Be Moral?

Frank Turek explains morality and the atheists' relationship to it.

Calamity vs. Evil.

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What Sets Christianity Apart from Other Religions?

On April 18th, 2012 William Lane Craig and Klemens Kappel debated the topic "Does God Exist?" in Copenhagen, Denmark. After the debate there was a lengthy question and answer period with the audience. In this clip, the question arises: What sets Christianity apart from other religions?

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Don't We Get All Our Truth From Science?

Frank Turek addresses whether or not all truth comes from science.

What's Going To Happen In The End Times?

Jason Jimenez shares where to look for what will happen in the end times.

Is Tolerance Ever Intolerant?

Frank Turek discusses the double standard in tolerance in society today.

Should Christians Be Tolerant?

Frank Turek explains that tolerance is simply too weak for the Christian.

How Do I Grow In My Faith?

Jason Jimenez shares some of the ways that one can grow in their faith.

How to Heal When the Church Hurts You

Jackie Hill

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Why doesn't God seem to answer some prayers?

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Finding Joy in the Everyday

 

Jeff Vanderstelt

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How Do We Know Everything the Gospel Writers Said is True?

While Dr William Lane Craig was on his 2013 Australian speaking tour, he spoke at the Sydney University Evangelical Union on the resurrection of Jesus. After his talk, he answered a number of questions from the audience. In this clip, Dr Craig answers a question concerning the truth of the gospel writers.

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How Do We Verify The Validity Of The Gospels?

J. Warner Wallace examines the corroborative evidence for the Gospels.

Are Scribal Variations In The Gospels A Problem?

J. Warner Wallace our ability to understand the message of the Gospels by distinguishing artifacts from evidence.

Haven't The Gospels Been Altered?

J. Warner Wallace shares how we know that the Gospels haven't changed throughout time.

Are The Gospels Written By Eyewitnesses?

J. Warner Wallace talks about the eyewitness testimony of the Gospel writers.

What Should Every Skeptic Look For In The Gospels?

J. Warner Wallace shares how skeptics should approach the Gospels.

Where Do I Begin Evangelism With A Nonbeliever?

Brett Kunkle shares how to get the ball rolling in evangelism with non-believers.

Missional Hermeneutic Psalm 1: Seven Minute Seminary

Dr. Brian Russell shares how we might read Psalm 1 using a missional hermeneutic, and what difference this makes for the church.

The Doctrines of Grace - John Piper

John Piper has lived and taught these precious truths for decades. We believe the doctrines of grace will sustain you through the storms you face and prepare you to thrive in life and ministry like nothing else.

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Why Does Life's Origin Matter? | Nye vs. Ham Debate

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Hosted by: Ray Comfort, Emeal ("E.Z.") Zwayne, and Mark Spence. Special guest Ken Ham shares about his upcoming debate with Bill Nye "the Science Guy."

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When Do We Have Enough Evidence To Know Christianity is True?

J. Warner Wallace explains beyond a reasonable doubt in relationship to evidence for Christianity.

The Truth Project - What is Truth?

What is Truth? Who is God? Who is Man? What is a worldview? Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?

Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview, and because of this, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a people and a nation.

The Truth Project is an innovative DVD curriculum that teaches viewers how to develop a systematic and comprehensive biblical worldview. Educator Dr. Del Tackett is both engaging and winsome as he teaches Christians to apply biblical truths to every area of life. As it has been throughout history, God continues to call ordinary people to make an eternal difference in our world.


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What is Truth? Interview with Os Guinness

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Short interview with Os Guinness before the forum at UCLA in 2010. Join a globally recognized Christian leader in a discussion on several questions of great importance. To see the recording of the Forum, please visit our website at www.veritas.org.

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What is Truth? Ravi Zacharias, Os Guiness, RC Sproul

Excerpt from the Focus on the Family series "The Truth Project", Ravi Zacharias, Os Guiness and RC Spoul answer the question "What is Truth?"

"Is There Absolute Truth?" by Living Waters

Mark Spence, from Living Waters, teaches on the subject of "What is Truth?"
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This segment is taken from The Way of the Master TV show, Episode: Zurich

"What is Truth?"
It's difficult to think of a more important topic than the nature of truth. Truth is that which agrees with reality.  

Society no longer cares about truth.  It doesn't matter what one regards as "truth", just as long as they are sincere.  Truth is subjective, society says, and it's up to each individual to decide for themselves what is right and wrong.  On the contrary, we need to remember that anything other than the truth needs to be rejected.

When an individual "suppresses the truth in unrighteousness" and comes to the false conclusion "that there is no truth" or "that there are many truths" they will inevitably reject the concept of absolute morals. What "seems" right to one individual may "seem" wrong to the next.  

According to this logic, to one person child pornography is acceptable, but to another it's a serious offense. So who's right? 

This is why Jesus said, "Sanctify them by the truth.  Your Word is truth.  The Bible alone is the standard for 'absolute' or 'objective' truth.

The main reason why people reject God's Word as truth is because they do not want anyone telling them how to live their life.  Our culture shuns authority and looks down upon biblical values. Many think that if you reject the Bible, you can live however you want. They say, "You can follow the Bible if you think it's right for you, but since I don't think it's right for me, I won't."

That view is held by many, but when taken to its logical conclusion it proves disastrous.

For example, what if I feel that it's "right for me" to ignore traffic lights?  Can it really be right in any sense of the word? Of course not. If something is true because someone thinks it is true, then all sincere statements ever uttered would be true-- even those that weren't correct! 
If morals are decided by the individual, why not live that way? Why not rob a bank to feed your family or steal a car to get to work on time? Why not base all your decisions on whether or not YOU think something is right or wrong? That would be ridiculous.

Jesus said He came into the world to testify to the truth. Don't be wrong when it comes to the truth that Jesus is the only Way to the Father. There is no other name under Heaven, given among men, by which man must be saved." And that's the truth.

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What Is Truth?

Norman Geisler explains how one can know what truth is.

Truth, Reality, God: How do we know? Two professors discuss

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How Do We Verify The Validity Of The Gospels

The Inevitable Consequence of An Atheistic Worldview

J. Warner Wallace, author of Cold-Case Christianity, reads an honest (if not politically correct) comment from an atheist describing the consequence of a consistent atheistic worldview. this video was created by a listener from J. Warner's weekly Cold-Case Christianity podcast (for more information on the podcast, visit www.ColdCaseChristianity.com).

Why we want criminals punished.

What is everything is meaningless?

Is Experience a Valid Test of Truth? (Selected Scriptures) John MacArthur

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As you know, over the last number of weeks, we have been sort of anticipating the coming of our Strange Fire Conference which will be held here at Grace Church on October 16 through 18th. This is the second in what we're calling Truth Matters Conferences, and this one addresses the issue of the Charismatic Movement which has had a greater negative impact on the church over the last 25 years than probably any other Movement at all. It has created all kinds of chaos. 

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What is the Best Evidence that God Created the Universe?

In 2011 Dr William Lane Craig spoke at the Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL) in Hungary. While they he spoke on the topic, "Five Arguments for Theism" along with several other lectures. Dr Craig was also interviewed and asked a series of questions. In this clip, Dr Craig answers the question, "What is the best physical evidence that God created the universe?"

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It doesn't matter how you feel about the Bible. Episode 1286

Morgan Freeman on the Origin of Life

Episode #64

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Each episodes revolves around evangelism, apologetics, witnessing, and theology.

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What Are Examples Of Moral Relativism In Our Culture?

Steven Garofalo describes how do moral absolutes and cultural relativism collide.

Everyone Wants to Be Happy

Joy is not optional. It's essential.

God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him — desiringGod.org exists to help people everywhere understand and embrace this truth. We aim to make the glory of God and the goodness of joy the foundation and flavor of everything we do.

John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For over 30 years, he served as senior pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota...

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What Happens After We Die? Pt. 2 of 2 (John MacArthur)

"What happens after we die?...what happens to Christians who die?" I'm often asked that even by Christians, in fact usually by Christians. Questions like...after we die, do we go directly to heaven? Or, what happens to our bodies? The details of those kinds of questions are very very important to us and they can be troubling if we don't know the answer. We want to know what happens after we die and we would like to know what happens to the bodies of those we love when they go into the grave. Those are pressing issues... http://www.gty.org

What Happens After We Die? Pt. 1 of 2 (John MacArthur)

"What happens after we die?...what happens to Christians who die?" I'm often asked that even by Christians, in fact usually by Christians. Questions like...after we die, do we go directly to heaven? Or, what happens to our bodies? The details of those kinds of questions are very very important to us and they can be troubling if we don't know the answer. We want to know what happens after we die and we would like to know what happens to the bodies of those we love when they go into the grave. Those are pressing issues... http://www.gty.org

How to Contend for the Faith (Jude 3)

Jude initially made every effort to write regarding the common salvation he shared with his readers. Effort (spoude) connotes hastening or speed, and could mean Jude hurried in vain to write, or that he tried hard but could not complete what he originally planned to say. Whatever the case, the presence of false teaching restrained him, impressing him with the urgent need to call the church to battle. His initial notion was to speak positively of the shared blessings of salvation. But that very salvation was under assault by apostates, hence his change of subjects.

Like Paul, who wrote to the Corinthians, "For necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel" (1 Cor. 9:16, nkjv), Jude felt the necessity—a heavy burden or mandate—to write. Agcho, the root of the noun rendered necessity, means literally "compress." Jude recognized that he was a watchman for the truth (cf. Ezek. 3:16--21) who could not simply watch in silence as his readers slipped into error. His fervent passion for sound doctrine, especially regarding the gospel, made even the thought of false teaching a heavy burden on his heart (cf. 2 Cor. 11:28). And he and his readers would not be able to share a common salvation if they lost the gospel.

Jude also had a deep love for his readers—meaning that he was dedicated to their spiritual well-being. Accordingly his tone conveyed a genuine care similar to that of Paul, who wrote to the Ephesian elders: "Therefore be on the alert, remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears" (Acts 20:31; cf. Col. 1:29)...

Who Is God?

Bobby answers the question, "Who is God?"

If I Believe this Gospel by Francis Chan And David Platt

Hope for the Hurting This Christmas - John Piper

Dear Friends,

Have you ever wondered what became of the innkeeper in Bethlehem who let Mary and Joseph have their baby in his barn?

Did he have little children? When the soldiers came from Herod, did they hunt for the birth place of the dangerous baby and start the slaughter there? What did it cost the innkeeper to house the Messiah in his first hours?

In the poem called The Innkeeper, I tried to imagine what might have happened when the soldiers came. And what Jesus might have said if he showed up 30 years later to talk to the innkeeper about it. It's fiction. But its aim is truth and hope and joy.

Desiring God and Crossway Books have teamed up to make a new video recording of my reading of this poem. We hope it will touch some deep place in your heart, perhaps through a wound. Maybe it will find its way into your Christmas family celebrations, or your small group, or even the gathered church.

If you've ever lost a child, or ever faced a tragedy, just when you thought you were doing good, we hope The Innkeeper will bring you comfort and strength. In my experience poetry has a way of touching us sometimes when simple sentences don't. In one sense, I hope you enjoy it. But there may be deeper emotions too. May the risen Lord Jesus turn your Advent and your Christmas into something really extraordinary this year.

John Piper

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The Theology of Christmas (Philippians 2:5-11) John MacArthur

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To put it mildly, Christmas is a little bit confusing to the watching world, I'm pretty sure. I never really get over that. Year after year I'm struck by the paradoxes of Christmas, the strange juxtaposition of Christianity and a kind of carnival mentality, the humility and poverty of the stable confused with the wealth and indulgence of selfishness and gift giving, the quietness of Bethlehem with the din of the shopping mall, the seriousness of the incarnation with the silliness of the party spirit and party attitude, the blinking colored lights juxtaposed with the star of heaven. Just a confusion designed certainly by the enemy of men's souls, cheap plastic toys mixed with the true gift of the wise men, angels confused with flying reindeer, an ox and an ass in a stable confused with a red nosed reindeer, of all things, the filth of the stable confused with the whiteness of fresh snow. And so it goes and you're familiar with all of that. Mary and Joseph and North Pole elves...kind of hard to look through this and see the reality.

But it reached epic proportions for me, this confusion, when I read an article written by a leader in the Episcopalian diocese of Los Angeles, a diocese, by the way, led by a lesbian woman who was recently appointed. And this representative of Episcopalianism wrote this. "There are few causes to which I am more passionately committed than that of Santa Claus. Santa Claus deserves not just any place in the church but the highest place of honor where he should be enthroned as the long bearded ancient of days, the divine and holy one whom we call God."

He's not done. "Santa Claus is God the Son...'You better watch out, you better not pout, Santa Claus is coming to town, he knows whether you've been bad or good, he slips into the secrets of the heart as easily as he slips down the chimney.' Santa Claus is God the Father, the creator of heaven and earth in whose hand is a pack bursting at its seams with the gifts of His creation. Santa Claus is God the Holy Spirit who comes with the sound of gentle laughter, with the shape like a bowl full of jelly. And he comes in the night to sow the seeds of good humor. Santa Claus indeed deserves the exalted and enthroned place in the church for he is God the Son, God the Father, and God the Holy Spirit. I've seen him in the toy store, I even saw him in his car on the freeway the other day. And when I saw him with his crazy beard and his baggy suit, I saw more than the seasonal merchant of cheap plastic toys, I saw no less than the triune God. I hope you can see him too."

Huh? I mean, have you ever heard anything more convoluted than that? Incredible. What chaos and what confusion, after all, what is Christmas about, what is the celebration of the birth of Christ really about? We could approach it from the standpoint of the Old Testament prophets, we could approach it from the standpoint of Mary or Joseph. We could approach it from the standpoint of the angels or the shepherds or even the wise men who came later. We could approach it from the standpoint of the inn keeper. We could approach it from the standpoint of Herod who had a lot at stake in his own mind. But I want you to look at it from the view past the event that is given to us by the beloved Apostle Paul. So open your Bible to Philippians chapter 2...Philippians chapter 2. Here is the theology of Christmas, okay? The Theology of Christmas....

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Declaring and Defending the Deity of Christ (Selected Scripture)

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We come now to the gospel of John. Tonight we're going to look at James, the brother of our Lord, and have a wonderful time looking at that unlikely hero. But for this morning, we're going to begin the gospel of John, and we're going to do that for a while to come. And just to kind of get a running start and sort of set-up the importance of this study that we're about to embark upon, I remind you of something that you well know, that the Lord Jesus Christ is the theme of all Scripture, not just the New Testament, but the Old Testament as well. We all understand that the New Testament is about Him, the four gospels that give us the focus on the Lord Jesus Christ. The first three gospels tell the narrative of His life and death and resurrection. Then the book of Acts tells us about His ascension into glory, and His sending the Holy Spirit and the work of the Holy Spirit in the church. Then the epistles are written to explain the meaning of His death and resurrection. And then the culminating book, the book of Revelation, about His Second Coming, return in glory. So that the New Testament focuses on Jesus Christ widely and deeply....

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More proof that Jesus is God.

How Can Jesus Be Both God And Man?

What is your legacy? — Pastor Mark Driscoll

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All of us will leave some sort of legacy. The question is, what kind of legacy are you going to leave?

This clip is excerpted from the sermon "How Have You Loved Us?" the first part of our sermon series, Malachi: Living for a Legacy, preached by Pastor Mark Driscoll out of Malachi 1:1--5 at Mars Hill Downtown Bellevue and released on November 24, 2013.

Raising godly offspring -- Pastor Mark Driscoll

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It's not about what you want from your marriage. God is seeking godly offspring. You can make a child in a night, but it takes a lifetime to raise that child to be godly. It's a lot of work.

This clip is excerpted from the sermon "How Have We Wearied Him?" the fourth part of our sermon series, Malachi: Living for a Legacy, preached by Pastor Mark Driscoll out of Malachi 2:10-17 at Mars Hill Downtown Bellevue and released on December 15, 2013.