Theology & Doctrine
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Israel in Bible Prophecy | Pastor Ron Kelly
Understand Israel’s true role in Bible prophecy. This sermon traces the biblical concept of “Israel” from God’s original commission to Adam, through the covenant with Abraham, to its identification as God’s “firstborn” son in Exodus. Learn how physical Israel, like Reuben, forfeited its birthright by rejecting its mission and, ultimately, the Messiah. See how Jesus…
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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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Wrong Think | Critical Race Theory | Conrad Vine
Confront the challenging topic of Critical Race Theory in the third part of the “Wrong Think” series. Pastor Conrad Vine explains how CRT, as a branch of Critical Theory, is rooted in atheistic Marxist ideology. Understand how this theory reframes the world as a power struggle between “oppressors” and “the oppressed,” using Antonio Gramsci’s concept…
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Wrong Think | Is There Inclusion for Jesus Christ? | Conrad Vine
Trace the historical roots of totalitarianism back to Karl Marx and the tragic human cost of his ideology in the 20th century. Understand how Marxist economic theory has been repackaged as “Critical Theory,” shifting the focus from an economic struggle (proletariat vs. bourgeoisie) to a power struggle (oppressed vs. oppressor). This message unpacks the weaponized…
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Is Your Church a Remnant, Respectable, or Regime? | Conrad Vine
Reflect on the Adventist Church’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the future. Conrad Vine discusses his opinion of the General Conference’s 2021 statement. Hear a case study of an Australian Adventist teacher who suffered a debilitating stroke after a mandated vaccine.
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The Centurion Confession: Can You Have This Radical Faith Today? | Conrad Vine
Hear the radical, political challenge of Mark’s Gospel. Understand that to a first-century Roman audience, Mark 1:1 “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” was a direct act of sedition. This message contrasts the “good news” (euangelion) of Caesar with the singular good news of Christ. See how Mark…
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Money, Money, Money! | Dr. Conrad Vine
Understand the critical link between money, inflation, and end-time prophecy. See how unchecked inflation, as witnessed in the Weimar Republic, destroys a nation’s currency, wipes out savings, and erodes moral fiber, creating a trauma that paves the way for authoritarianism and false worship. Recognize the parallels to our current global financial situation, as the dying…
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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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Two Things Not Even God Can Do | David Asscherick
Explore two things that are impossible for God. Understand why God’s omnipotence has limits set by His own character and laws. First, discover from Hebrews 10:4 (“it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins”) and the story of Gethsemane that God cannot save anyone apart from the blood…
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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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A New World Coming | The Last Battle | David Asscherick
Explore the grand finale of Revelation, starting with the “Hallelujah” chorus in chapter 19, celebrating God’s righteous judgment on the fallen Babylon. Understand the profound symbolism of the “marriage supper of the Lamb,” representing the covenantal union between Christ and His church, and why the redeemed are clothed in white linen while Christ wears a…
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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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How Can I Be Sure My Name is in the Book of Life? | Conrad Vine
Explore the profound parallels between King Nebuchadnezzar’s seven years of madness in Daniel 4 and the history of spiritual Babylon. See how historical Babylon, with its pride, enforced false worship (the golden image), and divine judgment, serves as a type for the end-time spiritual Babylon described in Revelation. Understand the “777” theme: the seven years…
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Incomparable | Matthew 19: What Did Jesus Really Teach About Marriage and Divorce? | David Haupt
Tackle the difficult teachings of Jesus on marriage and divorce from Matthew 19. Understand God’s original, sacred pattern for marriage (Genesis 1 & 2) and why Malachi 2 says He “hates putting away.” Explore how Jesus addressed the Pharisees’ questions, contrasting the divine ideal with the permission Moses granted due to “hardness of hearts.” This…
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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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Incomparable | Matthew 17: The Transfiguration | Jared Smith
Explore the profound mystery of the Transfiguration in Matthew 17. Jared Smith unpacks this moment of “spiritual shock,” revealing its dual purpose. Witness how Moses and Elijah appeared to strengthen Jesus for His coming “Exodos” (death) on the cross, paralleling His agony in Gethsemane. Discover how this event was a miniature preview of the Second…
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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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Adventist History | Back to the Wilderness
Understand the pivotal 1888 Minneapolis General Conference and its aftermath. Despite Ellen White’s vision urging her to stay, witness the spirit of resistance, sarcasm, and ridicule directed towards the message of righteousness by faith presented by A.T. Jones and E.J. Waggoner. Recognize the core issue: a reliance on self-righteousness and works (“as barren as the…
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Adventist History | The Beginning of the Loud Cry
Trace the historical context leading up to the pivotal 1888 Minneapolis General Conference. Understand the spiritual condition of the Adventist Church, described as Laodicean—lukewarm and self-satisfied, having lost sight of Christ’s righteousness despite possessing doctrinal knowledge. Recognize that God, in His mercy, delayed Christ’s return and sent the “loud cry” message of Revelation 18, beginning…
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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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Adventist History | Protestant America
Follow the journey of religious liberty from the Reformation’s embers to the shores of America. Understand the Puritan quest for freedom of conscience, the early intolerance in the colonies, and Roger Williams’s pioneering establishment of true religious liberty in Rhode Island. Contrast the foundational American principles of separation of church and state and the inviolability…
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Adventist History | The Reformation (Part 2)
Delve into the history of the Protestant Reformation and its crucial connection to Adventist identity. Understand why the Reformation became necessary, tracing the compromises made by groups like the Waldenses and the rise of papal power that suppressed liberty of conscience. Follow the courageous stands of Reformers like Wycliffe, Hus, and Luther, who championed the…