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God Is Awesome - Cody Bryan
December 05, 2018 20:20 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAssociate Director Cody Bryan shares about the awesomeness of God by taking a look at the vastness of the universe and his desire to have a personal relationship with us.
God Is Love - David Clark
November 28, 2018 08:29 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn light of recent devastation in the Chico area due to the Camp Fire, David Clark shares about characteristics of God's love, and how we can respond to them.
God Is Right - Tom Miller
November 07, 2018 08:13 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBProfessional counselor Tom Miller shares about four things we tend to need in order to believe if someone if right. Tom correlates these topics to show us how we can be fully confident in God and know that He is right.
God Is Personal - Cody Bryan
October 31, 2018 06:31 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBCody Bryan shares about how God is personal with us through the Holy Spirit, highlighting key characteristics of the Spirit, and explains how we can take steps to walk with the Spirit. Cody used two videos in this message that are linked below. "Holy Spirit" from The Bible Project "How To Experience The Holy Spirit" from Francis Chan
God Is Not Fair - Tim Reilly
October 24, 2018 07:32 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBPastor Tim Reilly shares from Ephesians 2 about God's grace, contrasting what we deserve with what we get.
A Life Worth Living: Spiritual Growth - Gary Hamilton
October 18, 2018 20:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBBeing a disciple of Christ requires consistently learning more about how to follow him and grow spiritually. This message covers some different ways we can improve our own growth and help others.
God is Real - Dr. Adam Groza
October 17, 2018 05:56 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB"If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world."- C.S. Lewis Gateway Seminary Professor, Dr. Adam Groza, shares truths about why God is real and how we can logically come to this conclusion.
Your 20's are for Training - Harold Bullock
October 15, 2018 20:00 - 58 minutes - 13.3 MBLearning during your 20's is one of the most important ways to build towards success in the future. Harold talks about the importance of training and the mindset we can have to help us do this well in this message. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
God Is Holy - Paul Worcester
October 12, 2018 20:33 - 38 minutes - 35 MB"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." - A.W. Tozer Paul Worcester shares from Isaiah 6 on the nature of God's holiness and how it should affect our view of God. This video is shown during this message.
A Life Worth Living: Facts of Life - Gary Hamilton
October 11, 2018 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this message, Gary shares some facts about God that can change the way we think about life, and how they work to help us through difficult circumstances.
Staying on Course When in the Dark - Tim Hearon
October 09, 2018 16:42 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWhen circumstances seem overwhelming or out of control, it can be tempting to change our direction to fix everything ourselves. In this message, Tim encourages us to stay focused on God and His promises even when we can't see how the situation will work out.
3 Habits for Everyday Evangelism - Paul Worcester
October 05, 2018 22:44 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBIn this talk, Paul lays out three things that we can do every day to be sure we are making the most of opportunities to share our faith with others. Developing these habits will result in increasing awareness of the opportunities God brings us to share our faith.
It's Complicated: Embracing God's Plan for Your Relationship Status - Paul Worcester
September 28, 2018 18:48 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBBeing in a relationship and being single can both be difficult to navigate. In this message, Paul talks about using your time, whether single or dating, to live for God and his purpose for your life.
A Matter of the Heart - Gary Hamilton
September 20, 2018 21:08 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBIn a message that walks through the parable of the sower found in Luke 8, Gary helps us identify how we can relate to each type of soil. He encourages us to work towards being people who hear and apply God's Word in our lives and yield a harvest.
Who Do You Think You Are? - Matt Sturdevant
September 12, 2018 21:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWe all look for our identity somewhere - what is it that you find your identity in? Matt challenges us to define who we are by something eternal rather than temporary, looking to God and our relationship to him instead of anything in this world.
Living Your Best Life - Paul Worcester
September 05, 2018 23:41 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat does it really mean to live your best life? In this message, Paul explores what the Bible says about the purpose of life and how to live the best life possible.
The Need of the Hour - Dawson Trotman
August 14, 2018 23:47 - 53 minutes - 12.3 MBIt is tempting to focus on things or other people to make us successful. Dawson Trotman encourages us to focus completely on God and trust that he can and will provide everything we need. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
A Lifetime of Disciplemaking - Mike Story
August 08, 2018 18:05 - 1 hour - 16.7 MBGod calls all Christians to be disciples of Christ who make disciples. Mike talks about the ways that disciplemaking can affect our direction and purpose in life, regardless of vocation or location. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
Contentment Beyond Circumstances - Paul Worcester
July 30, 2018 06:56 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBPhilippians 4:10-13 is the passage that Paul focuses on in this message. The apostle Paul had learned how to be content regardless of what his situation or possessions - this is something that we can do if we realize that Christ is the source of true contentment.
A Vision for a Life - Mike Story
July 26, 2018 18:06 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB"Vision is the encompassing directive that puts everything else into proper perspective." In this message, Mike Story talks about how having an overarching purpose clarifies how you live and what you do. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
Foolish Strategies: Glory Way and Predatory Way - Randy Lanthripe
July 13, 2018 15:10 - 30 minutes - 23.8 MBIn the last of the series on Foolish Strategies, Randy talks about the Glory Way and Predatory fools, and wraps up with how we can put off foolish strategies and begin to put on Jesus Christ. Each foolish strategy is trying to get the best life without factoring in God - we have to acknowledge and respect God enough to do what he says as we move away from foolishness.
Foolish Strategies: Fun Way - Randy Lanthripe
July 05, 2018 19:52 - 35 minutes - 27.5 MBIn the fourth message of the Foolish Strategies series, Randy talks about the Fun Way fool, who is out for their own enjoyment. Staying within God's boundaries is necessary for a fruitful life, but the Fun Way fool ignores the boundaries in their focus on what they want.
Foolish Strategies: Reactive Way - Randy Lanthripe
June 28, 2018 20:00 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBIn the third message of the Foolish Strategies series, Randy talks about how reacting angrily or being upset is a strategy that all of us can default to if we are not careful. Avoiding this strategy leads to better relationships as we treat people without being reactive or manipulative.
Foolish Strategies: Easy Way - Randy Lanthripe
June 23, 2018 16:38 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MBIn the second message of his series on foolish strategies, Randy Lanthripe covers the patterns of the Easy Way fool and gives ways to recognize and correct these patterns for ourselves.
Foolish Strategies: Overview - Randy Lanthripe
June 12, 2018 17:47 - 46 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this overview of foolish strategies, Randy covers five Hebrew words for "fool" and how we can use what the Bible says about them to recognize and change these patterns in our own lives. This is the first of a five message series on foolish strategies.
Perseverance in Disciplemaking - Neil Walker
June 08, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 19.8 MBThe last message of Neil’s series on discipleship focuses on what it will take to persevere in multiplying our faith, using 2 Timothy 2:2-5 as an outline for what we should strive for. We should be aware of distractions so that we can identify and combat them when they come up.
Equipping Disciples - Neil Walker
June 04, 2018 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.3 MBIn the third message of his series on discipleship, Neil talks about the most important things to pass on to people through discipleship, and how we can do this effectively. This can be summed up through three steps - see the goal, set the pace, share your life.
Establishing Disciples - Neil Walker
May 31, 2018 22:10 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThe second message in Neil’s series focuses on how we can grow personally and how we can invest in others to help them. Passing on information is not enough to change lives – real relationships based on love make the difference.
Decisions to Make in College - Neil Walker
May 24, 2018 20:11 - 42 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the first of Neil’s message series at Spring Break, he gives his testimony and talks about the importance of making disciples as God’s purpose for our lives. This overview sets the foundation for the rest of the sessions, giving reasons for discipleship and challenging us to have a right perspective on our purpose during and after college.
Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman - Brittany Bryan
May 18, 2018 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Proverbs 31 woman has several attributes that form a picture of what it means to be a godly woman. Brittany goes through these qualities, and gives examples of people who lived this type of life.
Foundations: Stay the Course - Paul Worcester
May 14, 2018 17:15 - 54 minutes - 41.4 MBIn a message directed towards graduating seniors, Paul challenges us to leave a legacy of people walking more closely with God because of our lives. The attributes he talks about developing are incredibly important for continuing growth throughout our lives.
Foundations: Connecting to God's Capacity - David Clark
May 04, 2018 20:00 - 33 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this talk, David digs into John 15 and Galatians 5, explaining what it means to abide in Christ and walk in the Spirit.
Foundations: The Ultimate Foundation - Paul Worcester
May 02, 2018 21:39 - 39 minutes - 29.3 MB"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 3:11. Paul talks about the ultimate foundation in the Christian life - Jesus. Growing in our knowledge and pursuit of God is a privilege that we have through Christ that we cannot ignore!
Foundations: The Filter Effect - Cody Bryan
April 19, 2018 20:00 - 40 minutes - 30.2 MBThe way we view the Bible is crucial to our perspective on life as a Christian. Cody gives some practical ways the Bible should affect us in different areas of life, and challenges us to filter our views through the Bible instead of the other way around.
Foundations: Strong and Courageous - David Clark
April 18, 2018 20:55 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBAlthough the recording is not complete, there is a lot for us to learn from David's unpacking of the Hebrew word hazaq- translated primarily as "strong." Getting a grip on responsibilities is a struggle for every stage of life, and David covers what it means to act with hazaq.
How to Have a Multiplying Ministry - Max Barnett
April 16, 2018 01:18 - 1 hour - 14 MBDeveloping your personal and organizational ministry to multiply is a crucial concern for making disciples. In this talk, Max gives some ideas for how to effectively multiply your ministry. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
Barriers to Prayer - Josh Jenkins
April 11, 2018 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThere are attitudes about prayer that can shape our perspective and value of it as a discipline. Josh talks about some of the things that can discourage us and how to move past distraction or struggle in prayer.
Five Tips for Effective Prayer - Kevin Thorsell
April 10, 2018 20:00 - 36 minutes - 27.3 MBKevin Thorsell gives some tips on praying effectively and enjoying it. This talk is convicting and motivating to think about and improve how we pray.
Prayer Matters - Paul Worcester
April 09, 2018 20:00 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBMost Christians would agree prayer is important - but how much is that statement reflected in our daily lives? An accurate perspective on prayer is vital, and Paul gives a great message on why and how we should pray, with examples from the Bible, history, and people from his own life.
Foundations: Prayer - Cavin Miller
April 07, 2018 01:27 - 43 minutes - 34.1 MBPrayer is an essential part of living as a Christian, and directly affects our relationship to God. Cavin covers reasons why to pray, along with some practical tips for people who want to improve their prayer life.
Leveraging Your Life - Neil Walker
April 05, 2018 20:00 - 24 minutes - 27.4 MBUSC Challenge director Neil Walker talks about the two most important tools outside the Bible for changing your life - your schedule and your budget. These two tools can make a significant difference in how we live if we are intentional about using them.
Foundations of Winning Ways - John Worcester
April 02, 2018 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBSuccess is something we can set patterns for and work towards starting today. John Worcester talks about the things we can do in all areas of our life to develop winning ways.
Taking Responsibility - Randy Lanthripe
March 30, 2018 22:49 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBRandy Lanthripe, senior pastor of Church in the Valley, calls men to action. Using the story of Jonathan and his armor-bearer in 1 Samuel 14, he explains different ways we need to take responsibility as men.
Testimony - Max Barnett
March 26, 2018 04:28 - 55 minutes - 12.6 MBMax Barnett began making disciples in college and has not slowed down since. In this message, he gives his story of starting to make God the priority in his life and how God began to use him to bring others to Christ. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
Building a Life You Actually Like - Matt Sturdevant
March 19, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBBuilding your life in your 20's is an essential part of how we live in the future. Matt talks about different ways we can build using our 20's and the potential changes to our lives later.
Up the Down Staircase - Matt Sturdevant
March 16, 2018 01:24 - 36 minutes - 41.5 MBJoseph's life was a series of defining moments and years of faithfulness and hard work. In this talk, Matt Sturdevant covers the defining moments in the life of Joseph and what we can learn from them.
Things to Learn in College - Max Barnett
March 12, 2018 20:00 - 46 minutes - 10.6 MBCollege is an important time to learn how to walk with God, train for life, and make disciples. These three things are what Max focuses on in this message, giving practical tips to get the most out of time in college. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
Your Part in God's Story - Traveling Team
March 09, 2018 07:31 - 41 minutes - 46.7 MBGod's purpose and heart for the whole world is shown throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The traveling team speaks to thousands of college students every year to lead people to a better understanding of God's purpose and how they can personally be a part of it today.
Dating - Max Barnett
March 05, 2018 20:00 - 50 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat does the Bible say about dating? This is a common question asked, especially in college. In this talk, Max applies Biblical truth to dating, speaking about the benefits and potential pitfalls that many people face in their dating relationships. This message was originally found on discipleshiplibrary.com
The Trek: Integrity Matters - Tim Hearon
March 02, 2018 22:54 - 26 minutes - 28.9 MBIntegrity is one of the major themes in the book of Proverbs. Tim expounds on this theme in Proverbs 10, breaking down the structure and focus on integrity in the chapter and helping define how we should act and what consequences our actions can have.