Videos
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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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Adventist History | The Early Years
Trace the formation years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church following the Great Disappointment of 1844. Understand how Revelation 10’s prophecy of the “sweet” but “bitter” little book foretold this experience. Follow the believers as the light on the heavenly sanctuary dawned through Hiram Edson’s vision, leading them to understand Christ’s ministration in the Most Holy…
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Adventist History | The Disappointment Explained
Explore the profound experience of the Great Disappointment on October 22, 1844, foretold in Revelation 10’s prophecy of the “bitter” little book. Understand that while the Millerites correctly calculated the time of the 2300-day prophecy’s end, they misunderstood the event, expecting Christ’s return instead of the start of the sanctuary’s cleansing in heaven. Witness God’s…
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Adventist History | The Message of the Advent (Part 2)
Understand the core message proclaimed by the Millerites, centered on the First Angel’s Message of Revelation 14: “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment is come.” See how William Miller, empowered by the Holy Spirit, preached this message with urgency, initially focusing on the end of the 2300-day prophecy…
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Adventist History | The Message of the Advent (Part 1)
Unpack the core message proclaimed by the Advent messengers, centered on the 2300-day prophecy of Daniel 8:14: “Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” Understand the Millerites’ initial belief that the “sanctuary” represented the earth, leading them to expect Christ’s return and the earth’s purification by fire at the…
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Adventist History | The Messengers of the Advent (Part 2)
Meet more messengers of the Advent message. Learn about Joseph Wolff, the “Missionary to the World,” who traveled extensively, preaching Christ’s soon return across continents and diverse cultures, even finding ancient echoes of the Advent hope among descendants of Moses’ father-in-law and the tribe of Dan in Yemen. Discover Josiah Litch, who bolstered the Millerite…
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Adventist History | The Messengers of the Advent (Part 1)
Meet the messengers God raised up to proclaim the First Angel’s Message, heralding the judgment hour and Christ’s soon return. Learn about William Miller, the honest farmer whose diligent, Bible-based study, comparing scripture with scripture, unlocked the day-year principle and the 2300-day prophecy of Daniel 8:14. Discover his initial reluctance, his covenant with God, and…
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Adventist History | What Is the Little Book?
Unseal the mysteries of the Little Book from Revelation 10. Understand its connection to the sealed prophecies of Daniel, particularly the 2300-day vision of Daniel 8, which remained closed until the “time of the end.” Follow the historical journey of how God guided William Miller and others to understand the day-year principle (Numbers 14:34, Ezekiel…
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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 | The Trumpets and the Little Book (Part 3)
Delve into the historicist interpretation of the fifth and sixth trumpets of Revelation 9, as understood by Adventist pioneers like Uriah Smith and Josiah Litch. Connect the symbolism of the falling star, locusts, and the angel of the bottomless pit (Abaddon/Apollyon) to the rise of Mohammedanism and the Ottoman Empire. Trace the prophetic time periods—the…
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Adventist History | The Trumpets and the Little Book (Part 2)
Uncover the early Adventist understanding of the first four trumpets in Revelation 8. Trace the historical interpretations linking the Goths (Alaric), Vandals (Genseric), Huns (Attila), and the fall of the Western Roman Empire (Odoacer) to these prophetic symbols as God’s judgments. Understand the historicist lens used by pioneers like Uriah Smith and James White, contrasting…
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Adventist History | The Trumpets and the Little Book (Part 1)
Journey through the period following the Protestant Reformation, focusing on the development of religious liberty in America. Learn how the Pilgrim Fathers, seeking freedom of conscience, established colonies based on solemn covenants, yet initially struggled with the same intolerance they fled. Discover Roger Williams’s pivotal role in founding Rhode Island on the principle of complete…
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Adventist History | The Great Awakening Message
Explore the historical context that necessitated the Advent movement, picking up after the Protestant Reformation. Understand how, despite escaping persecution, early American Puritans still struggled with intolerance, failing to fully grasp religious liberty. Trace the development of true freedom of conscience through Roger Williams and the founding principles of the United States. Witness the spiritual…
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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…
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Adventist History | The Reformation (Part 1)
Explore the historical backdrop of the Adventist movement, starting with the predicted “falling away” (apostasy) prophesied in 2 Thessalonians 2. Trace how pagan practices and traditions gradually infiltrated the early Christian church, leading to the rise of the papacy and the union of church and state. Discover the legacy of faithful groups like the Waldenses…
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Adventist History | The Great Prophetic Timeline
Trace the great prophetic timeline of Matthew 24, outlining the signs leading to Jesus’s return. Follow the sequence from His ascension and Paul’s warning of a “falling away” through the predicted Great Tribulation (1260 years of papal supremacy). Discover the historical fulfillment of the Dark Day (1780) and the Falling Stars (1833) as key markers…
