Videos For Pastors – ChurchLeaders

Tim Keller: What is Contextualization?

Brian Orme — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:47:55 +0000

Contextualization is not giving people what they want to hear but it is giving people biblical answers to the questions people are asking their particular time and place.

Manny Pacquiao | What Is a Real Christian?

Andrew Hess — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:45:54 +0000

"Matt Crouch interviews Manny Pacquiao as the boxing champion shares his take on people claiming to be Christian, but who are really not."

Martin Luther King Jr. On Love Your Enemies

Bob Ditmer — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Love Your Enemies" speech is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.

Christian MLB Players & NFL Players on Why Baptism Is Important

Megan Briggs — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:36 +0000

Some Christian MLB players and NFL players discuss baptism in this short, powerful video.

Perhaps We’ve Over-Emphasized Compatibility When Looking for a Spouse

Megan Briggs — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:04:00 +0000

When it comes to marriage could there be a chance that we might be overplaying the importance of finding someone who aligns with us on virtually everything? In the following video, Jefferson and Alysa Bethke speak to this interesting subject.

John Piper: Why PhDs in Theology Commit Adultery

Megan Briggs — Fri, 19 May 2023 06:55:43 +0000

There are probably more people with graduate degrees in theology that commit adultery than people who are less educated. Piper’s blunt answer to why PhDs in theology commit adultery is that “they don’t know God!”

Who Wrote the Doxology – And What Do You Really Know About It?

Jessica Lea — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:33:58 +0000

'The Doxology' could be the most famous hymn sung by Christians throughout the world. But how much do you really know about it?

Chris Pratt Presents 9 Rules for Life: Hear His Advice for Teens

Megan Briggs — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:00:48 +0000

Chris Pratt gave a stirring speech a few years ago, sharing nine rules for life with young people. Check out his advice (both funny and serious) for teens.

Thabiti Anyabwile: What I Wish I Had Known About Preaching

Megan Briggs — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:13:38 +0000

Everyone has a mental list of “I wish I had knowns” in their life and that list only grows longer as one gets older. This is true for preaching as well.

Brian ‘Head’ Welch: God Used My Daughter to Save Me From Drug Addiction

Megan Briggs — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:45:05 +0000

"Instantly, that love from God came into me.” Brian 'Head Welch describes his conversion experience.

What Is the Correct View of Heaven?

Megan Briggs — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:02:00 +0000

In this ten-minute roundtable, John Piper, Scott Swain, and Randy Alcorn take up the thorny topic of heaven in the hopes defining a correct view of heaven, providing a more biblically-informed picture of our future home.

Tony Evans Father’s Day Sermon: Men Need to Make a Choice

Megan Briggs — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 11:18:48 +0000

Dr. Tony Evans delivered a challenging Father’s Day sermon this year. The pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship asked men to evaluate who they were going serve this year.

Russell Moore: Do Christians Who Commit Suicide Go to Hell?

Jesse T. Jackson — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:01:26 +0000

In a video shared on The Gospel Coalition, Russell Moore answered the difficult but often asked question, “If Christians commit suicide, do they still go to heaven?”

Hillsong UNITED’s Taya Smith Testimony: Worship Is Being Honest Before God

Megan Briggs — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:07:05 +0000

Hillsong UNITED's Taya Smith speaks candidly about worship and being vulnerable before God. In her view, it's the only way to worship.

Dallas Willard on How to Experience God

Bob Ditmer — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:07:35 +0000

In order to experience God you need to read the Bible, pray, and meditate, to name just a few avenues. Or some might argue, we experience God by way of spiritual disciplines.

The Miraculous Story Behind Raise a Hallelujah

Jessica Lea — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:47:21 +0000

The story behind Raise a Hallelujah, the miraculous healing of Jaxon, the son of Bethel’s CEO, Joel Taylor. Jaxon’s illness was the inspiration for “Raise a Hallelujah,” the first song on Bethel’s album, Victory.

Understanding Proverbs – Great Video

Megan Briggs — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:01:49 +0000

This video explains us in understanding Proverbs how the writers of Proverbs saw wisdom, which is different from how we typically think of it.

Craig Groeschel: How to Have Your Most Focused Year Yet

Jessica Lea — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 07:01:48 +0000

This year could be your most focused and productive year yet as a leader, says Craig Groeschel. For that to be the case, however, it is crucial you recognize what has been making you unproductive.

The Christmas Story Told From Kids’ Perspective

Brian Orme — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:01:00 +0000

Despite hearing it over and over again, sometimes the Christmas story can be hard for children to grasp--and pastors to share.

David Platt: Is The Sinner’s Prayer in the Bible?

Megan Briggs — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:00:41 +0000

David Platt and Mark Dever discuss: The sinner's prayer is something most people raised in the church are familiar with, but is the sinners prayer in the Bible?

A 30,000-Foot View of the Old Testament

Bob Ditmer — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:09:29 +0000

The Old Testament, also knowns as the TaNak, is a unified story of God’s covenant promise to Israel and all humanity.

Francis Chan: What Is the Key to Unity in the Church?

Jessica Lea — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:07:26 +0000

Unity in the church is important. But so is not compromising the truth. Francis Chan wants to know: How do Christians pursue unity without compromising the essential doctrines of the faith?

Matt Chandler: Your Kid Doesn’t Need to Be a D1 Athlete

Megan Briggs — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:02:59 +0000

How a family shapes their convictions regarding kids and sports can tell a lot about where their priorities lie. Is sports a tool you use for health and growth or is it an end in itself?

What the Book of Job Teaches Us About Unexplainable Suffering

Megan Briggs — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:03:17 +0000

The Book of Job is one of the most complex books of the Bible. Thankfully, the makers of the Bible Project have made an animated video that explains its main theme.

Comparison: The Breeding Ground for Discontent

Megan Briggs — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:00:09 +0000

Comparing ourselves to other people can be such a subtle sin because it’s all internal.

Can You Be a Follower of Jesus and Not Be ‘Churchy’? After Reconstructing, Lecrae Says Yes

Jessica Lea — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:39:27 +0000

Christian hip hop artist Lecrae recently shared that after deconstructing and reconstructing his faith, he no longer feels he has to be “churchy.”

Tim Keller: 3 Questions Fake Christians Can’t Answer

Megan Briggs — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

There are several questions that fake Christians won't be able to answer. According to Tim Keller, these are questions that focus on hallmarks of a growing relationship with God.

Hillsong Worship Offers Fresh Take on ‘Fresh Wind,’ Sets Streaming Record

Jessica Lea — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:35:46 +0000

Hillsong Worship's "Fresh Wind" has garnered the highest U.S. audio streaming debut for any song from Hillsong so far—and it is also part of a newly released medley.

Voddie Baucham: Why Critical Race Theory Is a ‘Looming Catastrophe’

Stephanie Martin — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:50:31 +0000

In an interview to discuss his new book, Voddie Baucham explains why he believes critical race theory spells “looming catastrophe” for evangelicalism.

Francis Chan: Unity in the Church Is Far More Than Just ‘a Cute Idea’

Jessica Lea — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:26:04 +0000

Unity in the church is not an option for followers of Jesus, says Francis Chan. And if we are failing at it, one question we should ask is if we really know God—or if we just know a lot about him.

Jackie Hill Perry: Why Does a Good God Allow Suffering and Evil?

Jessica Lea — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:24:07 +0000

Many Christians are uncomfortable with tension when it comes to life's most difficult questions—yet Christianity is full of paradoxes. And the problem of evil is perhaps the most challenging paradox of all.

Lee Strobel Video: This Is Why We Can Believe in the Resurrection

Bob Ditmer — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:00:05 +0000

Lee Strobel spent two years analyzing the historical data surrounding the resurrection of Jesus and found that history points to the resurrection being an actual historical event.

Story of Holy Week for Kids as Told by Two Children

Megan Briggs — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:07:05 +0000

Just try not smiling as you watch it...just you try.

Piper and Lee on How to Have Peace When Your Unsaved Loved Ones Die

Jessica Lea — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:30:12 +0000

How can you have peace when your unsaved loved ones die? This is a question that John Piper and Trip Lee explored in a recent episode of The Gospel Coalition Q&A.

Emmanuel Acho: Dear White People, This Is How You Can Help

Jessica Lea — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:16:05 +0000

Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho has started a video series called “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” In the first installment, Acho responds to his white friends who want to know what they can do to help bring racial healing to the U.S.

Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?

Jessica Lea — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:12:08 +0000

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? In a new video from the Gospel Coalition, J.D. Greear says he believes there is a way to answer this question that seeks a common starting point without compromising the truth.

Christian, Are You Being Too Hard on Yourself?

Jessica Lea — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:14:17 +0000

Are you too hard on yourself? Is that even possible? Even though God's standards are high, John Piper believes that, yes, we can be hard on ourselves in a way that is sinful.

Sadie Robertson: Time Doesn’t Heal Wounds—Jesus Does

Megan Briggs — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:14:17 +0000

Time was never created to heal because only Jesus can truly heal us. The passing of time can fog things up a little bit and we may forget about things, but this is only fleeting.

The Bible Project’s ‘Gospel of Luke’ Tells Us Jesus Came to Turn the World Upside Down

Megan Briggs — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:39:31 +0000

Even during his first moments on earth, Jesus chose the marginalized, the poor, the lowly and humble, to be the stars of his story.

Mike Huckabee: Where Was God in the CT Tragedy?

Toni Ridgaway — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 20:40:00 +0000

Have we systematically escorted God right out of our culture and our public square?

Dr. Fauci on the Coronavirus Vaccine: It’s Safe and Effective

Megan Briggs — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:38:36 +0000

Dr. Anthony Fauci took the time to answer questions church members from a predominantly African American community have about the coronavirus vaccine that will be rolling out for the general public next year.

Rosaria Butterfield: How to Be the Church to Those Coming Out of Homosexuality

Megan Briggs — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 22:05:29 +0000

Gradually, through the church’s sensitivity to her situation, Butterfield learned that “the biggest sin in my life was unbelief, not homosexuality."

After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, Tim Keller’s Greatest Fear Isn’t Death

Jesse T. Jackson — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:27:54 +0000

Tim Keller was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this summer. While he doesn't know how long he has yet to live, Keller says he is happier than he has been before and "I enjoy my prayer life more than I ever have in my life." Still, there is one thing Keller fears.

Francis Chan: If You Find Giving to the Needy Difficult, Consider This

Jessica Lea — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:30:44 +0000

If it is not easy for you to be generous with your money, says Francis Chan, the answer is not to make yourself give more.

The Best New Christmas Music to Help Get You Through the Rest of 2020

Jessica Lea — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:25:58 +0000

Several Christian artists have decided that the challenges of 2020 make it the ideal year for releasing new Christmas songs that remind us we have a hope that is everlasting.

The Bible Project’s Animated Explanation of Philippians Gives a Glimpse into Paul’s Heart

Megan Briggs — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:46:00 +0000

Paul encouraged the Philippians: When you are persecuted or face hardships, you are living out Jesus' story.

Russell Moore: What Infertility Taught Me About God’s Faithfulness

Megan Briggs — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:22:01 +0000

If you’ve ever known the agony of infertility or the ache of unanswered prayer, Moore’s testimony will give you hope.

Emmanuel Acho Has an Uncomfortable Conversation with Police Officers

Jessica Lea — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:22:47 +0000

Emmanuel Acho sat down with members of the Petaluma, California, police department and had a transparent conversation about topics including George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and the movement to “defund the police.”

Dr. Tony Evans: You Can’t Love God and Hate Your (Democrat/Republican) Brother or Sister

Jessica Lea — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:51:57 +0000

Dr. Tony Evans continues his series on Kingdom voting, emphasizing that if Jesus is truly Lord of our lives, no political system will be able to divide us. In fact, what will happen is quite the opposite.

David Wilkerson: The Crucial Characteristic That Is Missing In Most Churches Today

Megan Briggs — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:06:03 +0000

The church is obsessed with entertainment and there exists “a hatred of correction and a hatred of reproof” inside our walls.