Rising From The Dark

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  Surviving Terror - A 25 Year Reflection. 12.09.2026 27min

  Today, September 11th,2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States by radical Al-Qaeda militants.America swore to never forget - and we mustn't ever forget. Tonight, I simply wish to share my thoughts and offer remembrance for those we lost, for the world that was lost, and to reflect on history, 25 years later.
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  Faith of the Martyrs 03.08.2026 39min

  We all must face trials throughout our lives. No matter how strong our faith, no matter how devout our belief, we are all but mortal men and women, and we all will fall short at times. Today, we examine the stories of four of the Apostles to take a look at their faith and the choices they made. We will see how different men respond to the same crisis of faith, and how their lives are shaped by the decisions they make. (00:00) Introduction(04:47) Faith and Devotion(07:29) Judas(12:08) Peter(19:25) John(24:57) Paul(32:51) Analysis(37:16) Closing
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  Trials and Tribulations 23.05.2026 43min

  In time, we all must struggle. We all must face down the trials and tribulations of life. For some, those trials seem to come without end, as a rushing river crashes into the sea without pause. But through it all, we must remain hopeful, and we must keep our faith. Today, we look at the story of Job, a man who suffered more than any other, and yet a man who never abandoned his faith or his hope.(00:00) Introduction(05:04) Job 1:1-5(07:18) Job 1:6-12(09:39) Job 1:13-22(12:23) Job 2(17:08) Job 3(18:45) Job 4-5(19:43) Job 6-7(23:07) Job 8-31(32:01) Job 32(33:26) Job 33-37(35:10) Job 38-42(38:30) Job 42(39:48) Outro
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  Glory and Suffering 08.04.2025 21min

  It is not controversial, I think, to say that times are difficult right now. The world is unstable and feels like it can never be repaired. Peace seems tenuous and life seems to be only getting harder, with little hope of relief. In these dark times, however, can come the greatest light. We must trust in the LORD and in the path of the righteous, even when it seems nigh impossible.
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  The State of The Future 06.03.2025 23min

  Politics in the United States have rarely been stable, but the past decade in general and these past few months in particular have seen a new wave of radicalism and urgency as both sides seek to strengthen their own power before the United States plunges into the uncertain future. Today, we discuss the recent Address to Congress, and I share some of my own thoughts on President Trump's message as well as the state of the country, and what I foresee for the near future, both in the country and the world.
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  The Glory of Creation 19.02.2025 19min

  The glory of creation exists in its grand complexity, in the way that all things harmonize into a single grand whole. The beauty of the natural world offers endless insight into the might and splendor of the LORD. Yet, as always, humanity pushes the limits of what it means to be stewards of all creation - does progress for its own sake, when it runs counter to what already exists, truly have a place in the world? Has humanity, in this era of interconnectedness and endless content, lost the ability to simply coexist with that which surrounds us?
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  The Cycles of Revolution 01.02.2025 24min

  We have once again entered the turbulent period of transition and uncertainty which inevitably follows the election of a new government. With this, society has once again fallen into disharmony, partisan division, and conflict. Today, let us talk about the system which, by its very design, exists to facilitate this unrest and chaos, which exists to benefit those in power and to promote the interests and strength of those who claim the mandate to rule, as well as what the common people can do to stand against such tyranny.
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  The Birth of the Messiah - History's Salvation 21.12.2024 27min

  As we enter this season of celebration and joy, we must all remember what- and who- it is we celebrate. This is the season of the Messiah, of his birth and glory, and it is the season where history changed, where the Savior first entered the world, not as a conquering hero or noble king, but as a child born to a young woman, destined to save us all. Join us as we examine the stories of the birth of the Messiah in Matthew and Luke and see how this child came to be born and the world was changed forever.
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  The Power of Choices: Electoral Upsets 09.12.2024 19min

  Often, we think that our decisions in life may mean very little, or even nothing at all. We think that what we do impacts no one, changes nothing. But these choices can have effects that are far from visible at first glance. Small decisions can cause substantial changes and add up over time in ways that seem impossible at first glance. Today, we look at the American swing states and examine how they serve as predictors of national trends and how their back-and-forth can affect the outcome of elections in significant ways.
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  Unwavering Faith 27.10.2024 27min

  Times are growing darker and more uncertain for us all. Every day, it seems a new crisis emerges. And every day, it seems a new enemy arises to challenge and deny our God. Through it all, we must hold on to our faith, our hope, our unshakeable trust and faith in the God who we serve . Today, we will look at stories of great men who faced similar circumstances, men who had a choice between submission to false gods or certain death, who nevertheless kept their faith in their God.
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  Blood in the Air - When Evil Strikes 20.07.2024 31min

  In this modern world of social media and instant communication, tensions are rising and divisions are growing far faster than we've ever seen before. What happened on July 13th, 2024, was the tragically natural consequence of this growing hatred and division. Today, we will take a look at what happened that day, as well as at the other similar occurrences throughout U.S. history, and we will examine how disillusionment and rhetoric can drive people to such evil acts.
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  Up From the Grave - Jesus is Risen 01.04.2024 27min

  The story of the crucifixion ends at the darkest point for humanity. Jesus Christ, the Lord and King, is dead, crucified by the very people he came to save. And yet, the crucifixion is not the end of the story, but merely the setup for what was to come. In the conclusion of our Easter series, we look at the story of the Resurrection, the return of Jesus and the power he holds over both sin and death.
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  Death on the Cross - the Crucifixion of Jesus 01.04.2024 30min

  Good Friday is celebrated as the day of the death of Jesus - the darkest day in history, when the Lord and Savior of humanity was crucified for crimes he did not commit, condemned despite doing no wrong. In this first sermon of two, we will look at the events leading up to the crucifixion, as well as the people involved and why it was merely the first act of the most consequential event in human history.
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  Nations and Their People - Safety vs. Freedom. 27.03.2024 18min

  The world of today is divided over many issues, and few are so prevalent - or so polarizing - as that of immigration and migration. As with most issues, few people truly understand the complexities and intricacies of the debate, and this allows for great division to appear where there likely is little.
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  Courage and Redemption 18.03.2024 31min

  Oftentimes, we face circumstances in our lives that force us to choose between doing the safe thing and doing the right thing. So, too, did the men and women of the Bible face these challenges. Though separated by time, culture, and position, these great people faced down the same questions as us. Today, we will look at the stories of Ruth and Esther and see how they are similar, both to each other and to our own lives.
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  Rising Tension and Monumental Crises 31.01.2024 36min

  The United States of today is in a precarious position. Growing division, increasing radicalism, and the gradual erosion of the rights of the people at the hands of the federal government. These opposing doctrines have long created tension and borne animosity, but now they threaten to spill over into full-scale war within the United States.
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  Faith and Faithfulness 25.01.2024 33min

  Whenver our lives become challenging, darkness and despair seek to overwhelm us and steal from us our hope and our will to fight. But no matter how hard our lives become, no matter how hopeless it seems, we must remember that our faith can preserve us and that the faithfulness of the LORD is unwavering.
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  Patterns and Rights 16.01.2024 33min

  History is not simply a series of events, but is rather a guide for the future. What happened once will happen again, and patterns repeat. Likewise, the rights of man are not granted, but rather simply exist as natural rights for all men. Today, we will look at the cycle of empires and at the natural rights of all men.
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  Sin and salvation 31.05.2023 37min

  The Bible teaches us many virtues- but greater are the sins we must avoid. Today, we will look at the first of the Seven Deadly Sins as well as the first of the Fruits of the Spirit, and look at what the Bible tells us about loving others and the dire warnings against lust.
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  The Folly of Rulers 11.03.2023 36min

  Today's rulers are a far cry from the gifted and radiant men and women of the past. What changed? How has democracy failed us so? And what can we do to reverse the trend?