Spiritual Growth
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[truth]LINK Study Guides
Discover that God is more beautiful than you’ve ever imagined! This easy-to-read Bible study gives an insightful overview of the character of God and His love for you. Covering topics like salvation, justification by faith, the Sabbath, and the Second Coming, you will find a deeper love for Jesus as you read.
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There is a Prize | Dr. Conrad Vine
Understand the biblical perspective on suffering as promised in Scripture. Pastor Conrad Vine explains that for a Christian, suffering for Christ’s name is an expected part of discipleship, as detailed in Mark 13 and 2 Timothy 3:12. Learn the dual purpose of suffering: Satan uses it to shake our faith, while God permits it as…
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The First Missionary | Dr. Conrad Vine
Journey with Jesus as He crosses from Jewish to Gentile territory in Mark 4 and 5. Witness His divine authority over the demonic storm as He rebukes the wind and waves, revealing Himself as the Jehovah of Psalm 107. Follow Him as He penetrates every barrier of uncleanliness to meet the Gerasene demoniac, a man…
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Fireproof | Dr. Conrad Vine
Prepare to stand firm, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the “fiery furnace” of modern cancel culture. Pastor Conrad Vine frames this contemporary persecution as a spiritual battle where truth is the first casualty, and elites, both in society and the church, seek to silence any who challenge their power. Discover the four spiritual lessons…
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Witnessing for Jesus: No One Is a Lost Cause | Conrad Vine
Journey across the Sea of Galilee with Jesus and His disciples in Mark 4 and 5. Witness Jesus reveal His divine authority, not only over a demonic storm (“Peace, be still!”), but over a man tormented by a “Legion” of unclean spirits. See how Jesus crosses every ritual and cultural barrier to bring healing and…
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The Wife’s Tale: What Pilate’s Wife Knew That Rome Didn’t | Conrad Vine
Examine the courageous story of Pilate’s wife, a solitary figure who stood for Jesus. Conrad Vine paints a vivid picture of the tense political and spiritual landscape of Judea, ruled by the cruel Pilate who was beholden to the anti-Semitic regime in Rome. See how Jesus’s fame had permeated all levels of society, reaching even…
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Deliverance Ministry | How to Recognize and Confront Demons | Conrad Vine
Learn the practical steps of deliverance ministry from an Adventist perspective in this final part of the “Deliverance Ministry” series. Pastor Conrad Vine outlines twelve key ingredients, emphasizing that deliverance is a process, not a ritual. Understand the necessity of a divine calling, the gift of discernment (distinguishing spiritual attacks from mental illness), and the…
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Deliverance Ministry | What Does the Bible Say about Demons? | Conrad Vine
Dive into the biblical basis for deliverance ministry in this second part of the “Deliverance Ministry” series. Pastor Conrad Vine clarifies key terms, explaining that “demonized” is a more accurate translation than “possessed,” and that fallen angels, or demons, are personal beings with intellect, will, and a malevolent purpose. Examine Old Testament idolatry, from Deuteronomy…
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Deliverance Ministry | Can a Christian Be Attacked by Demons? | Conrad Vine
Grasp the reality of the great controversy in this first part of a series on deliverance ministry. Pastor Conrad Vine outlines the cosmic war between Christ and Satan, emphasizing that this struggle is not a distant theological concept but an active battle for every human soul. Learn to identify the different levels of demonic attack,…
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John the Baptist: Discipleship Beyond Comfort | Conrad Vine
Analyze the profound cost of discipleship through the lens of Mark 6. Conrad Vine examines the “sandwich” structure of this chapter, where Jesus sending out the Twelve on a successful mission is framed around the brutal execution of John the Baptist. Understand that following Christ is not a guarantee of popular acclaim but often leads…
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Wrong Think | How Soft Totalitarianism Is Silencing Christians | Conrad Vine
Analyze the descent of Western society into soft totalitarianism. Pastor Conrad Vine outlines how a post-truth, post-privacy, and post-community world, marked by widespread loneliness, has created a void filled by Marxist-driven identity politics. See how this ideology, which demands adherence to lies and suppresses dissent through “cancel culture,” is aggressively undermining biblical truths about gender,…
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The Great Controversy | David Asscherick
Explore the origin of evil and the “Great Controversy” between Christ and Satan. Start in Genesis 1, where God declared everything “very good,” establishing He is not the source of evil. Follow the evidence through the parable of the Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13), where Jesus insists, “An enemy has done this.” Identify this…
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Deliver Us From Evil | David Asscherick
Explore the most difficult question for faith: why does a good God permit evil? In this first part of the “Deliver Us From Evil” series, David Asscherick provides the foundation for a biblical theodicy. He moves beyond simple answers to examine the very nature of God. Discover why the declaration “God is love” (1 John…
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A Better Story | Ty Gibson
Explore the Bible as a story that delves into the deep human condition, beginning with relational violation. David Asscherick unpacks how this universal trauma, starting with Adam, leads to shame (Genesis 3) and repression (Job 31:33), causing us to hide our iniquity and pain within ourselves. Discover how the Bible offers confession (1 John 1:9)…
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If I Were the Devil | Paul Harvey
Listen to Paul Harvey’s classic and prophetic monologue, “If I Were the Devil.” He exposes a chilling strategy to destroy a nation from within, starting with the church by whispering “do as you please” and convincing the young the Bible is a myth. Follow the devil’s imaginative plan as he corrupts education, deifies science, promotes…
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5 Good Reasons Not to Be Religious | David Asscherick
Discover five compelling reasons not to be religious. This message challenges the common perceptions of religion, arguing that it often misrepresents God’s true character of love, fairness, and mercy, as highlighted in Matthew 12 (“I desire mercy, not sacrifice”). Explore how religion can become a place to hide from a genuine, personal relationship with God,…
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Incomparable | Matthew 18: Why Church Discipline Matters | David Haupt
Confront the difficult topic of church discipline in Matthew 18. See why the church often avoids this duty, confusing it with being unloving or judgmental. This sermon debunks common myths (“the church is just a hospital,” “we shouldn’t judge”), contrasting harsh, procedural exclusion with a truly redemptive, Christ-like model. Explore the parables of the Lost…
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The Hardest Truth in the Bible | Ty Gibson
Confront the hardest truth in the Bible with Ty Gibson, based on 1 John 4:20: you cannot love God and hate your brother. This message explores how we are naturally “liars” who manufacture personas, and how only truth can set us free. He contrasts Jesus’s radical command in Matthew 5 to “love your enemies” with…
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Words | Perisseuo: More Than Enough | Ty Gibson & Nathan McKee
Discover the biblical meaning of “Perisseuo,” the Greek word for abundance and overflow, in part six of the “Words” series. Explore Jesus’s encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, seeing His promise of “living water” not just as a gift to be received, but as a “fountain of water springing up,” turning…
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Lineage Journey
Lineage Journey traces the rise of Christianity and helps you find your place in the story. Take a journey through time with stories from Christian heritage and meet historical characters full of conviction, sacrifice and commitment.
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: When All Else Fails | David Fiedler
Dive into the historical and prophetic context of the challenges facing the modern Adventist Church with Dave Fiedler. Understand the subtle shift from objective biblical truth to subjective emotional experience that has opened the door to mystical and emergent church influences. Recognize the characteristics of this “new spirituality”—often marketed as progressive—and its roots in ancient…
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: Town Hall Panel | Pastor Stephen Bohr and Dustin Butler
Engage with a panel of Adventist leaders and thinkers including Steve Wahlberg, Janet Newman, Stephen Bohr, and Jerry Wagner as they dissect the Emergent Church movement and its influence within Adventism. Understand the subtle dangers of spiritual formation practices rooted in mysticism and subjective experience rather than objective biblical truth. Hear the panel discuss the…
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The Omega Deception | Omega Emerging: The New Pagan Revival | Gerry Wagoner
Understand the historical shifts within the Adventist movement and the rise of mystical liberalism challenging its foundations. Jerry Wagner traces how progressive spirituality, subjective experiences, and emergent church ideas have infiltrated Adventist thought, contrasting them with the objective truths of Scripture and the original mission. Hear the urgent call to resist these errors, uphold biblical…
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The Omega Deception | The Emerging Church Controversy Within Adventism | Steve Wohlberg
Operation Iceberg symposium on the emerging church at Sacramento Central Church in October 17th and 18th, 2014.