Today, many marriages face a constant barrage of temptation and "easy outs" — but God offers us a better way to keep romance and intimacy alive and Satan at bay. Through this dynamic message, you'll find that there's help and hope for troubled marriages as well as a challenge to make great marriages greater. Enjoy the aroma of romance with Ed and Lisa Young as they get things cooking by sharing the ultimate recipe for a healthy, vibrant marriage.
Anchors secure boats from going adrift in the wind. When they penetrate the seabed surface, suction generates resistance to secure the craft. In this message, Ed and Lisa Young ask, "What are you anchored to?"When the rogue winds and waves hit, if you have the right anchor — Jesus —He will provide stability and strength to not only survive but to thrive in the storm.
Communication is an integral part of everything we do. It can go from incredibly good to terribly wrong within a matter of seconds – especially in marriage, where it isn't as much the presence of conflict that's the problem as the how - the "Okay, what next?" In this message, Ed and Lisa Young teach the do's and don’ts before saying, "I do." We'll learn that following biblical guidelines for conflict resolution will help us develop sound communication skills before it comes to saying: "We quit!"...
Many have tried their hand at marriage in every way but God's way. He has an ultimate vision and plan for every marriage, but so does the enemy! In this message, Pastor Ed Young teaches that God's vision for marriage is far more profound and much broader than today's culture can even begin to comprehend. Why? Because it's hard work, and anything of lasting value doesn't come easy. But when we're willing to work, the hardest things in life, such as marital success, become the greatest things when...
Most people use navigation assistance for turn-by-turn directions to where they need to go. When we go the wrong way or blow through an exit, they often instruct us to make a U-turn to get back on the right path. In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young unpacks what the Bible teaches about making the U-turns of repentance in our lives when we've gotten off track with God. Making a true spiritual 180 glorifies Jesus, and when we maximize repentance, we minimize sin and head toward living out His absolute ...
Most every contract, covenant, and commitment follows the same pattern. You do “this”; I'll do “that”. It sounds simple, but because we've dissed “this” and fall flat on “that”, now it takes legions of lawyers and large lumps of money just to secure “this and that”. In this message, Ed and Lisa Young teach from Matthew 6:33, a verse all about "this and that." God tells us, "If you do ‘this’... I'll do ‘that’...." So, what do we have to do? Seek first God's kingdom and righteousness above all els...
In the New Testament book of Acts, the word “witness” is used 29 times — but what does that really mean? It simply means to tell the truth about what we've seen and heard. In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches from three stories that prove God's calling on our lives to witness the truth about Christ. It's not a matter of "if" we'll witness, but of "when". It's not an option; it's a command straight from Jesus Himself! When we partner with God, to tell the truth, as willing witnesses, the seeki...
Hidden treasure fascinates everyone. Intrigued by the mystery, our minds race with all the infinite possibilities: "Has it been found?" "Where is it?" "What's inside?” “Who hid it, and why?" But did you know there's also a hidden treasure to be found in the Bible? In Matthew 6, Jesus is the "X" that marks the spot to a fortune far greater than rare gems and gold — utterly authentic life-changing joy. In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young unearths a simple yet profound principles that will radically ch...
One evening, years ago, a Pharisee named Nicodemus came to see Jesus at night. They sat down together and Jesus said something to this gentleman that blew up everything he'd ever known about God. In this message, Pastor Ed Young unpacks this meeting as Jesus used a two-word phrase, and this is probably the most well-known phrase in the Bible. He told Nicodemus, “Nicodemus, you must be ‘born again!"
Temptation is one of the most difficult and dangerous issues we face in life. It’s something that can lead us down one of two roads — either we turn from it to discover God’s purpose, or we give in and find ourselves partnering with the evil one. In this message, Pastor Ed Young takes a look at the most challenging temptation anyone in history has ever faced. By looking at how Jesus handled and overcame it, we discover the perfect template for our own lives as well.
Wouldn't it be cool if you could see the story of the Bible in pictures, icons, and illustrations? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young puts ten toes down and runs through the New Testament by using emoji illustrations. You'll never see the Bible the same -- so get out your sneakers and get ready to run!
Wouldn't it be cool if you could see the story of the Bible in pictures, icons, and illustrations? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young puts ten toes down and runs through the Old Testament by using emoji illustrations. You'll never see the Bible the same -- so get out your sneakers and get ready to run!
We have an infatuation over romance, our romance over romance. We have fallen in love with falling in love. But does it always turn out the way we expect in the end? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches from the epic romance story of Hosea and Gomer that mirrors God's romance with you and me. As the story unfolds, we discover something powerful and tangible about God’s love in our own lives today. No matter how far from God we may find ourselves, there is nothing He won’t do to get us back — ...
What do you do when you are in a Lion’s Den? Because lions are everywhere — they’re prowling around, ready to pounce on our God-given purpose so that we cave in to compromise. So how do we gain the courage to stand firm in our faith? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches from the book of Daniel. A man of great resolve, we can learn a lot from Daniel’s refusal to compromise his beliefs and courage to stand firm. He was no superhero; he had no special powers — he was human just like us. His conf...
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.
In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches from the book of Jeremiah. We learn we are clay in the ultimate Potter’s hands. His wheel is the circumstances we face in life. When we get marred by imperfection, He reshapes our lives until we are worthy of being used for His purpose. It’s then that we discover our amazing potential in the Potter’s hands.
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? In Part 2 of this message, Pastor Ed Young unpacks this question and more. We’ll discover that when we allow His goodness to infiltrate our lives, we’ll understand that living the good life is truly the God life.
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? In this message, Pastor Ed Young unpacks this question and more. We’ll discover that when we allow His goodness to infiltrate our lives, we’ll understand that living the good life is the God life.
Did you know that something as small as a stray olive can make a huge difference? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches 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!
We live in a world where truth is up for grabs. People don't know what to believe anymore and they are easily swayed by those with the loudest voices. In this message, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Trey Gowdy — A champion of justice, who has defended our rights as Americans while building meaningful relationships on both sides of the aisle with a foundation of Biblical Truth! Together, we will learn how we can all be champions for justice and truth.
What happens in the home can change what happens in the world. Ed Young joins his brothers, Ben, Cliff, and father, Dr. Ed Young, this weekend for a message to fathers, future fathers, and the entire family.
Contemporary culture has a distorted view of what it means to be a person, emphasizing vanity over value, wealth over worth, and upward mobility over a higher calling. In this message Pastor Ed Young confronts the pain and scars that affect our self-esteem and encourages us to see exactly who we are in the eyes of a God who loves us beyond compare and wants the best for our lives.
The pathway that leads to promiscuity doesn’t end at the edge and the ledge of adultery. It’s a path that ends in a debilitating and destructive fall. In this message, Ed Young teaches us how to take the necessary steps to move back from the ledge and ultimately discover God’s best for us in both life and love.
We all want to call our own shots and run the show. As a result, it's often a struggle to put ourselves under the authority of others. But how we respond to authority reveals a lot about who we are and who we will become. In this message, Pastor Ed Young helps us see how the authority figures in our lives are there to mold and shape us into the people God has called us to be.
In this message, Pastor Ed Young teaches from 2 Samuel 9 about the grace David showed Mephibosheth. This simple story foreshadows the grace God had shown us through Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. Like Mephibosheth, when we were in a state of dishonor, God didn't hesitate. He searched us out, spared us, and, now, gives us a seat at His table We are adopted as members of the royal family and blessed greatly — something we’ll never deserve by our own merit. Have you accepted God’s invitatio...
The UFC is known for its electric and epic fights. But long before fighters fought it out in the octagon, there was a blockbusting biblical battle found in 1 Samuel between David and Goliath. It's the quintessential underdog, winner-takes-all battle of all ages. In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that if we totally rely on God, with every sinew and every nerve in our nature, we will be victorious over any giant. We’ll learn how to subdue the Goliaths in our lives with "5 stones." Right now,...
Pastor Ed and Lisa share their story of hope and healing as they navigate and grieve the death of their daughter. No matter what you're facing, this will be a time for finding comfort and peace through the pain.
“I quit.” “I'm done.” “I'm out of here.” ”I've had enough.” We say these phrases when we want to quit, and the “quit” in our culture is incredible. We simply love to quit! In this message, Pastor Ed Young teaches from the character of Noah, the Old Testament ark-builder, that when we break through the quitting points in life, we can expect a breakthrough.
It's crazy how many doors we walk through every day, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, front doors, back doors, revolving doors, there are doors everywhere. In this message Pastor Ed Young teaches the Bible is the open door to life. Jesus stands at the door and knocks, If we open the door and allow God to enter the door of our hearts, then Christ will transform our lives and we’ll become a new creation.
