In this message, Ed Young sits down with Cliffe Knechtle who discuss how biblical faith is an evidence-based trust in Jesus Christ, rooted in His unique identity, sacrificial death, and resurrection, which provides genuine confidence and boldness that transcends pride. He encourages believers to major on the core truths of Christianity, to think critically about their faith, and to share the gospel lovingly and authentically in a world that often views faith skeptically.
Aug 17, 2025•28 min
In this message, Ed Young explores the destructive nature of betrayal and revenge, illustrating through personal and biblical stories—especially Joseph’s journey—that while betrayal can cause deep pain, trusting God’s justice and grace leads to restoration and purpose beyond the hurt.
Aug 10, 2025•45 min
In this message, Ed Young explores the theme of betrayal through the story of Joseph in Genesis, emphasizing that betrayal is inevitable but also an opportunity to demonstrate loyalty to God, who remains faithful even when we are not, ultimately pointing to the cross as the victory over betrayal.
Aug 03, 2025•28 min
In this message, Pastor Ed explores the painful experience of betrayal by examining the biblical story of Joseph, highlighting how betrayal often surfaces during times of success and comes from those closest to us, but through God's grace and the example of Jesus, betrayal can be transformed into a process of spiritual growth and redemption.
Jul 27, 2025•29 min
In this sermon, Ed Young, uses his heart surgery story to highlight how Jesus’ journey—up from Heaven, down to Earth, lifted up on the cross, down in the grave and up through the resurrection—mirrors the spiritual rhythm God invites us to follow, challenging us to sync our hearts with His divine "EKG."
Apr 20, 2025•24 min
In this message, Pastor Ed Young unpacks the prophetic and symbolic significance of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem—not on a warhorse, but on a humble donkey. Discover how this moment fulfills ancient prophecy, echoes through salvation history, and challenges us to carry Christ with purpose, obedience, and humility. This message will help you see Palm Sunday in a whole new light.
Apr 13, 2025•27 min
In this message, Ed Young discusses the complexities surrounding alcohol consumption from a biblical perspective. He emphasizes the importance of decision-making in relation to drinking, contrasting the control of alcohol with being filled with the Holy Spirit. The sermon encourages self-reflection on personal choices and explores the potential impacts of alcohol on individuals and their relationships.
Mar 30, 2025•37 min
Can Christians drink? In this sermon, Ed Young explores the biblical perspective on alcohol, affirming that while moderate drinking is permitted, Scripture strongly warns against drunkenness, urging believers to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit rather than alcohol.
Mar 23, 2025•31 min
In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes that Jesus' question, "Who do you say that I am?" is the most critical question in the universe, as it determines one's faith, identity, and relationship with Christ, ultimately shaping one's eternity.
Mar 02, 2025•27 min
In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes the power of asking the right questions—both to God and to others—as a means of gaining wisdom, avoiding limitations, and aligning with God's purpose for our lives.
Feb 23, 2025•29 min
In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes the power of asking the right questions—both to God and to others—as a means of gaining wisdom, avoiding limitations, and aligning with God's purpose for our lives.
Feb 16, 2025•26 min
In this sermon, Ed Young explores the story of Abraham's test of faith in Genesis 22, drawing parallels to God's sacrifice of Jesus, to illustrate how divine tests strengthen faith and reveal God's ultimate provision.
Feb 02, 2025•31 min
In this sermon, Ed Young uses the analogy of Skittles to illustrate how God blesses us and invites us to be generous in return, drawing from Abraham’s faithfulness in Genesis 13-14 to highlight the choice between trusting God’s provision or clinging to worldly possessions.
Jan 26, 2025•37 min
In this sermon, Ed Young explores Abraham's journey of faith, emphasizing that living in "the zone" of God's blessings requires trusting God's word, separating from sin, enduring faith tests, and ultimately being a blessing to others despite failures and setbacks.
Jan 19, 2025•44 min
In this sermon, Ed Young discusses the concept of living "In The Zone," emphasizing alignment with God's will as the ultimate place of blessing, where believers receive God's tangible and intangible favor and are called to use their blessings to glorify God and bless others.
Jan 12, 2025•53 min
In this sermon, Ed Young uses the metaphor of shopping to illustrate humanity's search for fulfillment, emphasizing that while we often shop for position, possessions, pleasure, and people, only God's ultimate gift—Jesus—can truly fill the void in our hearts and meet our deepest need for salvation.
Dec 24, 2024•26 min
In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes the privileges and responsibilities of church membership, urging believers to worship holistically, share generously, honor joyfully, inspire strategically, and pray powerfully as integral parts of their commitment to God and the church community.
Dec 15, 2024•34 min
In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes that a strong church is built through a commitment to loving God and others, spreading the gospel, nurturing relationships with Christ, engaging creativity, radical love, enthusiastic learning, and simple organization, all within the context of biblical membership as a privilege that identifies us as part of God's family.
Dec 08, 2024•43 min
In this Q&A, Ed & Lisa Young answer your questions on parenting, covering topics from early childhood through young adulthood. They explore practical challenges like balancing family time, handling social media, and maintaining spiritual formation, while grounding the discussion in biblical principles from Colossians about demonstrating compassion, kindness, and love.
Nov 17, 2024•36 min
In this sermon, Ed Young explores the importance of baptism, using the metaphor of Krispy Kreme donuts. He covers a variety of topics regarding the reasons someone should be baptized, how to go about it, and addresses some commonly asked questions surrounding baptism.
Nov 10, 2024•26 min
In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young highlights the significance of engaging in politics through a biblical lens. He encourages believers to focus on each party's platform rather than on the personalities involved and to vote accordingly.
Nov 03, 2024•27 min
In this conversation, Pastor Ed Young sits down Pastor Cliffe Knechtle and they explore various topics, including the uniqueness of Christianity among world religions, the problem of pain and suffering, the relationship between faith and science, the reliability of the Bible, how Christians should engage in voting, and practical advice for sharing faith, addressing doubt, and deepening one’s walk with Christ.
Oct 27, 2024•41 min
In this sermon Pastor Ed Young emphasizes the importance of engaging in politics from a biblical worldview, urging believers to vote as a duty while aligning with platforms that reflect their faith rather than personalities.
Oct 20, 2024•30 min
In this sermon, Ed Young reflects on the inevitability of death, emphasizing its certainty for all people, and challenges the audience to consider their own preparedness for it by placing their faith in Christ, who alone offers eternal life through His perfect sacrifice.
Oct 06, 2024•32 min
In this sermon, Ed Young teaches that the Holy Spirit, as the third person of the Trinity, plays a vital role in guiding, empowering, and sanctifying believers, leading them to produce spiritual fruit and exercise spiritual gifts for the edification of the church.
Sep 29, 2024•48 min
In this sermon, Ed Young emphasizes that the church should be a place of celebration and encouragement, rooted in sound theology, as it represents the body of Christ and fulfills its purpose through worship, evangelism, and discipleship.
Sep 22, 2024•30 min
In this sermon, Ed Young explains the doctrine of sanctification, outlining its three stages—positional, progressive, and ultimate—while emphasizing the growth from spiritual infancy to maturity in Christ.
Sep 15, 2024•34 min
How do you get to Heaven? In this sermon on the Doctrine of Salvation, Ed Young explains how humanity, made in God's image but marred by sin, is redeemed through Christ's atonement, emphasizing that salvation is a process involving God's call, the Holy Spirit's regeneration, repentance, and a response of faith.
Sep 08, 2024•50 min
In this sermon, Ed Young explores the profound mystery and significance of the Trinity, emphasizing its biblical foundation, the distinct yet unified nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and its vital role in shaping Christian faith and practice.
Aug 25, 2024•32 min
In this sermon, Ed Young explores the doctrine of God, addressing His existence, attributes, and nature, emphasizing that God is knowable yet incomprehensible, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, and unchanging, while also highlighting the importance of understanding God’s true identity.
Aug 18, 2024•31 min
