Two men hear the exact same defense of Christianity. One walks away transformed, ready to give his life to Christ. The other? Completely unmoved. Some Christians respond to this by saying 'Just keep arguing until they believe!' Others insist 'Never argue, only share your testimony!' But both miss something crucial about how God actually draws people to Himself. Today, we're uncovering what's really happening when someone comes to faith - and why conversion is a mystery that's bigger than any argument, yet often involves careful reasoning.

'Christianity is just a crutch for weak people.' 'The Bible is full of myths.' 'Science has disproven God.' Every day, Christians face these challenges. Some stay silent. Others retreat. Some say 'you just have to believe.' Five words that have probably shut down more spiritual conversations than any others in history. It's the answer many Christians give to hard questions. But is it the answer Jesus gave? The apostles gave? When Thomas doubted, Jesus offered evidence. When Greeks questioned, Paul gave reasons. When Jews struggled, Peter pointed to prophecy. The early church knew something we often forget: answering questions doesn't weaken faith - it strengthens it. Today, we're discovering why God never asks for blind faith - and why that changes everything about defending what we believe.

1967. A brilliant young professor sits in his hospital bed, dying of cancer. His atheist friend visits, hoping to talk him out of his 'foolish' Christian faith. Two hours later, the atheist leaves the room shaken - not by his friend's condition, but by his friend's unshakeable confidence in Christ. That professor was Francis Schaeffer, and he demonstrated something vital: defending your faith isn't just about winning arguments - it's about showing that Christianity has real answers to life's hardest questions.

The question usually comes with a smirk: 'Can God create a rock so heavy He can't lift it?' The asker thinks they've found the perfect trap - either God can't create the rock (so He's not all-powerful) or He can't lift it (so He's not all-powerful). For centuries, this puzzle has been used to challenge God's omnipotence. But here's what's fascinating: the question itself reveals something profound about both human logic and divine power - and the answer changes everything about how we understand God's omnipotence.

'Our Father who art in heaven.' 'He leads me beside still waters.' 'Like a mother hen gathering her chicks.' Wait - is God male, female, or neither? Some say using 'He' for God promotes patriarchy. Others claim changing God's pronouns is heresy. Churches split, friendships end, and books are banned over this debate. But here's what's fascinating: in over 170 references to God as Father, and hundreds of masculine pronouns throughout Scripture, God revealed Himself to humanity with absolute clarity and purpose. Today, we're discovering why this revelation matters - and what it tells us about the God who is far beyond any human category.

There's a word we hate in relationships. It destroys marriages, ends friendships, and drives people to desperate acts. Jealousy. We call it toxic, sinful, destructive. Yet God looks at this same word and does something shocking: He claims it as His name. 'For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God.' Today we're discovering why this isn't a divine contradiction - it's actually one of the most beautiful revelations of God's heart.

Genesis 6:6 - 'The Lord regretted that he had made human beings.' First Samuel 15:11 - 'I regret that I have made Saul king.' Numbers 23:19 - 'God is not human, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind.' Wait... what? Does God regret decisions or doesn't He? Does He change His mind or doesn't He? Today we're tackling one of Scripture's most fascinating paradoxes - and discovering how the answer reveals something profound about who God is.

Picture two rooms. In one, a theologian argues that if God knows the future, we can't have free will. In the next, a grieving mother asks, 'If God knew this would happen, why didn't He stop it?' These aren't just academic debates - they're questions that shake faith, trouble hearts, and keep people awake at night. Today, we're diving into one of Christianity's most challenging questions: Does God really know everything that will happen? And if He does... does anything we do actually matter?

A child prays in America. A mother weeps in India. A prisoner worships in China. A student questions in Brazil. All at the exact same moment. If God is personally present with each one, is He divided? Spread thin? Partially there? Today we're exploring one of God's most mind-bending attributes - and why understanding it might completely transform how you pray, worship, and live.

Open your Bible to its very first chapter, and you'll find something strange. God says, 'Let US make man in OUR image.' Skip ahead to the tower of Babel: 'Let US go down.' Jump to Isaiah's vision: 'Who will go for US?' For centuries, these plurals have puzzled readers. Some call them proof of multiple gods. Others dismiss them as translation errors. Today, we're uncovering why these mysterious plurals might be one of Scripture's most fascinating revelations about who God is.

The year is 325 AD. The greatest minds of the Christian world have gathered in Nicaea to debate a single letter in a single word - whether Jesus is 'homoousios' (same essence) or 'homoiousios' (similar essence) with God the Father. Some called it linguistic hairsplitting. But they understood what many today forget: change one letter in how you describe God, and you might end up worshiping something else entirely. Today, we're exploring why the Trinity isn't just complex theology - it's the heart of who God is.

'Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.' It's one of the Ten Commandments - written in stone by God's own finger. Yet most Christians worship on Sunday, not Saturday. Some call this the greatest act of religious rebellion in history. Others claim it's evidence that Christianity has lost its way. Today, we're exploring how the day of worship shifted from the seventh day to the first - and why it matters more than you might think.

In 'Shav: Name Power', Pastor Austin W. Duncan examines the third commandment from Exodus 20:7, exploring the deep meaning of God's name. Drawing from linguistic, historical, and biblical contexts, the sermon illustrates how God's name embodies His character, authority, and invitation to relationship. Austin warns against both obvious and subtle misuses of God's name, from casual exclamations to manipulative prayer practices. He challenges listeners to move beyond mere avoidance of misuse to actively hallowing God's name in daily life. The message emphasizes how our treatment of God's name reflects our relationship with Him, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God's name in Jesus Christ. Balancing scholarly insight with practical application, this sermon invites believers to a deeper reverence for and intimacy with the God who has graciously revealed His name to us.

In 'Shav: Name Power', Pastor Austin W. Duncan examines the third commandment from Exodus 20:7, exploring the deep meaning of God's name. Drawing from linguistic, historical, and biblical contexts, the sermon illustrates how God's name embodies His character, authority, and invitation to relationship. Austin warns against both obvious and subtle misuses of God's name, from casual exclamations to manipulative prayer practices. He challenges listeners to move beyond mere avoidance of misuse to actively hallowing God's name in daily life. The message emphasizes how our treatment of God's name reflects our relationship with Him, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God's name in Jesus Christ. Balancing scholarly insight with practical application, this sermon invites believers to a deeper reverence for and intimacy with the God who has graciously revealed His name to us.

You can't be filled with the Spirit - you've never spoken in tongues.' 'Speaking in tongues died out centuries ago.' 'Unless you speak in tongues, you're missing out on God's power.' Three churches. Three completely different messages. All claiming to be biblical. All affecting real people, real faith, real lives. Today, we're opening Scripture to discover what it actually says about tongues and the Holy Spirit - and the answer brings both clarity and freedom to one of Christianity's most confusing controversies.

A house can have power lines connected, but still be dark inside. An engine can have fuel in the tank, but never roar to life. A Christian can have the Holy Spirit, but never experience His power. Today we're discovering why - and how to turn the lights on.