One of the most profound questions we can ask ourselves is, “Why am I here?” The answer: to glorify God! But what does that really mean and how do we do that? In this message, we are going to learn about the magnitude, magnificence, and meaning of God’s glory, the impact it has on our lives, and the importance of being intentionally passionate about mirroring the majesty of our Maker!

Mirrored

Did you know that something as small as a stray olive can make a huge difference? In this message, we are going to learn how small things can have a big impact in our lives. If we surrender to God and His plan, we discover an amazing reality— we can impact the world for His Glory. We can live as a stray olive!

Stray Olives

It’s been called Zion, Paradise, the Great Beyond, and the Pearly Gates. Most people simply call it heaven. It’s a place where many dream of and wonder about, but few have an understanding of what it will really be like. The word itself invokes images of the angels and wings, clouds and singing. But what will heaven truly be like? Will the streets really be lined with gold? Are the gates truly made of pearls? Will we simply be given a cloud and a harp and told to live happily ever after? In this message, we’ll look to the only true source of authority on heaven – the Bible. And it will help us discover just what in heaven is going on!

What in the Heaven is Going On - Part 2

What In The Heaven Is Going On - Part 1

As we go through life, we encounter different decisions points. We come to those places in life where we have to go one way or the other. Some of those decisions are minor; others are major. But only one decision has an eternal impact. In this message, we will take a look at that decision and reveal some frightening facts about it. Because when it comes to making the choice to follow Jesus Christ fully, there’s more at stake than we may realize.

5 Frightening Facts

The book of Revelation is mysterious. Perhaps no more confusing topic in it exists that the end times. People ask questions like: What will the end look like? What will happen? Are we in the midst of that end now? In this message, Pastor Ed Young breaks down the biblical timeline of the end times. As we discover where things will fall and what will occur, however, we discover God’s truth that those who are Christ followers have a sense of hope, purpose, and direction today.

The Timeline of the End Times

The book of Revelation has many aspects to it that many people find it confusing and confounding. But the fact is, the central theme of the book is comforting and can conform us to the life God wants for us. In this message, Pastor Ed Young breaks down the central focus of the book and the fact that it was originally a letter written for specific people, in specific places, at a specific time. But that letter can also speak clearly to us today as well. As we look at the words penned to the seven churches of the province of Asia, we discover just how they can impact and improve our lives today.

7 Churches

Revelation is unquestionably one of the most intriguing books of the Bible. For centuries, people have studied it, debated it, and critiqued it. But how often do we look at the overall picture of this book and understand what it means in our lives? In this message, Pastor Ed Young gives us a panoramic picture of Revelation. As he unpacks the principles, prophecies, and promises found in the last book of the Bible, we discover how it can help us get the most out of every day of our lives.

A Panoramic Picture

They led this muscular guy out into the courtyard. His eyes had been gouged out and people were making fun of him and his God. Thousands of people were crowded into this facility and suddenly, without warning, this man turned his face toward heaven and he said these words. He said, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! just this once...” In this message Pastor Ed Young teaches how the evil one whispers to us, “Just this once.” And just like Samson, we can either stand or fall by the individual choices we make to either give in to or reject lust’s deceptive advances.

Just This Once

In this message, Pastor Ed Young teaches from Mark 14, where Mary truly extends her life to Christ. Her hair is a beautiful metaphor for our own opportunities to do the same. Like Mary, we must extend our lives to Jesus, extravagantly, expressively, and expediently. Then, and, only then, will we discover what life is all about.

Hair Extensions

Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. He has a passion for making the complex simple, as he speaks truth to people in ways they can understand and apply to their everyday lives.Tune into the podcast each week as Pastor Ed creatively presents inspirational and biblical truth for every area of life.

Absalom was flying through the forest on one of his best animals, with hair blowing in the wind, when, suddenly, he was snatched from the saddle. In shock and amazement, he found himself hanging from a tree limb by his long, thick hair. In this message, Pastor Ed Young teaches, if we're like Absalom, and have misplaced ambition, misused authority and misinterpreted advice, we’ll be in for a bad hair day.

Bad Hair Day

As we kick off a new series with this message, I want to drill down into one simplistic but deep phrase that Jesus made about God knowing the number of hairs on our head. In the Greek it's in the pluperfect tense which means Jesus was referring to things that had happened. In other words, Jesus is saying, "Hey guys, our great God knew the number of hairs on your head, the sum total of the hairs on your head before the foundation of the world." He knows. He’s that incredible, that awe- inspiring, that omniscient. But not only does this statement show us that God knows us; it shows us that God values us. After all, if the hairs on someone’s head are numbered, what must their soul be worth?

He Knows

God wants a relationship with all of us, and He has done everything He can to make it simple. But so often, we complicate the simple when we don’t need to. In this special Easter message, we’ll see the powerful reality of two short sentences that capture the essence of the Christian faith. And we’ll learn just how easy understanding God’s purpose and plan for our lives is. It’s all about 1...2...3

1, 2, 3

The first phrase uttered by Jesus on the cross was a prayer to a holy God. “Father, forgive them.” The second, though, was a promise to a repentant sinner. “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” In this simple yet powerful promise, we find hope beyond helplessness and a future beyond futility. As we continue this study of Jesus’ last words, we realize that no matter how far away we may feel from God, we are all just one small step away from experiencing forever with Him...today.

Today

The words we hear and the words we speak are undeniable forces in our lives. They can lift us up, carry us through, and empower us to make a lasting difference. But some words carry more weight than others. In this message, we will unpack how the first phrase Jesus spoke during his crucifixion, “Forgive them,” can help us overcome a life of pain and enable us to experience something greater— freedom.

Forgive Them

The more I watch sports, and the more I observe people living life in general, I’m just blown away by the authority issues that so many of us deal with. People are always in authority – it seems like – over us and we sometimes want to get to the point where we say, “You know what? I want to live my life where I have no one in authority over me.” Well that, my friend, is impossible because we’re always going to have authority structure and people and issues in our lives. It’s how we handle authority issues that really says a lot about the tone and the tenor of our lives. It says a lot about how we view the game of life, because God wants us to live a championship life. He wants us to be coast- to-coast followers, full-court followers of Him. That’s God’s desire. But we’re never going to play His game the way He wants us to until we understand authority issues. God is the coach. He has a basketball for us, a court for us. It’s lined up for us. He has a game plan for us, offensively and defensively, but if we don’t submit and follow His game plan, it’s not going to be pretty. So let’s take a look at what we need to do to follow God’s game plan and play by His rules.

Rock and Rule

When it comes to the Christian life, many of us are educated far beyond our level of obedience. A lot of times, the same thing happens in sports. Maybe you’re like me and you know a lot more about basketball than you actually applied to playing basketball back in the day. You know which moves to make, which shots to take, and which passes to fake. But sometimes the execution you practice doesn’t match the knowledge you have. It’s sad to say that many Christians live out their faith walk the same way. They know a lot about Christianity. They’ve memorized an endless number of Bible verses. And they can talk about theology for days. But when it comes to actually practicing what they preach and acting out what they say they believe, again the execution and the knowledge don’t match up. However, there is a way to make sure you don’t fall into this trap with your faith. The Bible makes it very clear to us how we can practice what we preach and live out our beliefs. So let’s take a look at what James, the brother of Jesus, has to say about the different ways you can walk out your faith.

Just Do It Christianity

Temptation is an ever present opponent brought on by the evil one. Pastor Ed Young gives great biblical handles from the Book of James to keep you from fouling out of the game of life.

The Five Fouls of Temptation

Using the game of basketball as a powerful metaphor, Ed Young gives four great handles to help full court followers of Christ win over trials in the game of life.

The Final Four

We’ve all been there at some point — the time when we look around and see nothing but helplessness and hopelessness. It leaves us reeling in utter dismay as we think, "How will it ever get better?" In a real sense, it's our very own "Death Valley." In this powerful message, Pastor Ed Young helps us all discover that no matter our circumstances or even as hopeless and helpless as the situation may seem, God can and will resurrect us to experience life in the face of death.

Death Valley

Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. He has a passion for making the complex simple, as he speaks truth to people in ways they can understand and apply to their everyday lives.<br><br>Tune into the podcast each week as Pastor Ed creatively presents inspirational and biblical truth for every area of life.

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