Ed Young Messages :: Audio

What is the Christian worldview? What is the woke worldview? What is your worldview? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young breaks down the differences between a Woke (secular) worldview and a Christian (Biblical) worldview and the importance of filtering the different areas of our lives through the lenses of what the Bible says.

#wokemeaning #sermons #fellowshipchurch #whatthebiblesaysWhat does it mean to be "Woke?" | A Biblical Perspective | Ed YoungWhen you look up the meaning of “Woke” on the internet, the definition is: “being alert to injustice in society, especially racism.” But what does the Bible say? In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young brings a biblical perspective to this controversial topic.There is so much confusion regarding what it means to be “woke.” Some of us would say, “I’m not woke,” others would say, “I’m pseudo woke,” and some of us would consider ourselves “woke.” So how do we find out the true meaning of “woke”? Pastor Ed helps us define the “woke” worldview by looking at its values: racial justice, critical race theory, social justice, systemic racism, gender identity, and sexuality, as well as its foundations rooted in the teachings of Karl Marx (Marxism/Communism), Friedrich Nietzsche (Critical Theory), and Sigmund Freud (Post Modernism).Pastor Ed shows us the contradictions of the “woke” worldview and challenge

What if God could use your story to change someone else's life? In this sermon, Ed and Lisa Young use stories from their recent roadtrip as an analogy for how God has given us each of us the power of influence and how God can use our story to make an impact on someone else. Learn about the importance of using your gifts and talents for God's glory and be encouraged to share your story with others!

Many say that the birth of freedom occurred on July 4, 1776, when our nation’s forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence — but this statement is false. As crucial as this nominal event was for our great country, freedom long outdates it. Ultimate freedom was birthed over 2,000 years ago on a cross outside Jerusalem. Had it not been for Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, we would live in a very different America. In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches what the Bible says about the colors of freedom and how they apply to our lives.

These are tumultuous times. Due to the shortage of materials and manpower, it's more costly to build than ever before. But despite the spike in prices, many courageous people are still building.In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church." Why is this so monumental to our lives? His Church is the only entity that upholds the transcendent values recorded in Scripture. That's why He asks us to be about the building of what He built.

God is a God of ideas. It was His idea to create the earth; it was His idea to make us. A terrible idea condemned His creation, but the most excellent idea has redeemed humankind. In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that the ability fully see God's idea for our lives is utterly incomprehensible to our finite minds because God's idea is just that amazing, that phenomenally cataclysmic! Obviously, the enemy wants us to settle for second best, to never discover God's greatest solution for our pollution. This leaves us with a choice. Will we choose man’s provenly failed plan or God’s perfect agenda? Go with the idea of eternal life, the soul-winning strategy of salvation through Christ!

The greatest meal in the world isn’t found in an uptown five-star restaurant. It be isn’t grandmas’ recipe or even a home-cooked meal. It’s the Bread of Life — Jesus Christ, best-served at a table near you — the local church. This table never sits idle or alone; chairs surround it. In this foundational sermon on the purpose of the church by Pastor Ed Young, we discover what each chair around the table represents and identify our various roles as we pull up our seats. And we see how this cosmic carbohydrate transforms everything in the lives of those who show up hungry for this soul-satisfying meal.

JUDGEMENT — doesn't the word just sound, well, "judgy?" Ominous and cruel, we equate this word with prejudice, corruption and even hate. Yet, there's a perfect and impartially fair judgement coming born out of God's love. In this message, Ed Young opens the pages of Scripture to reveal the truth about the ultimate judgement. And he shows us that when we view it from an eternal perspective, we can begin to experience the most out of life each and every day.

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 problemas 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 we view and do them according to God's perspective.

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 best.

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 else because when we do, God will add "all things" to us — and if it's God's addition, we're in a very blessed position!

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 seeking Savior will place seeking sinners in our paths time and again. The question is, are you available?

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 change your concept of stewardship — uncovering the joy of giving and its impact, not only for today but for all eternity.

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.