A Legacy of Faith | Burnie Lund | Matthew 8-9

A Foundation Like No Other | Zane Garza | Matthew 7:13-14

In this powerful expositional preaching message, Zane Garza concludes Jesus' monumental Sermon on the Mount by presenting a stark choice: the wide gate leading to destruction or the straight gate leading to life. Discover the profound implications of these two paths and the critical decision every individual must face. This message will challenge you to examine your own journey and make a conscious choice for eternal life. Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount's Conclusion 0:00:15 - Welcoming and Setting the Stage in Matthew 7 0:01:04 - The Milestone of the Sermon on the Mount 0:01:45 - Vacation Sunday and a Look Back 0:02:15 - Jesus' Ministry Begins: Repentance and Calling Disciples 0:03:08 - The Growing Multitudes Following Jesus 0:04:02 - The Sermon on the Mount: A Call to Greater Righteousness 0:04:39 - Right Relationships: With God and People 0:05:03 - What Kingdom Citizens Look Like (and Don't) 0:05:25 - Jesus' Conclusion: Presenting Two Choices 0:05:50 - Life is Made Up of Choices 0:06:14 - Graduation Season and Future Decisions 0:07:07 - Two Choices, Not Many 0:07:16 - Scripture's Pattern of Two Choices 0:09:10 - Choice One: The Straight Gate 0:09:26 - Understanding "Strait" 0:10:20 - An Illustration of "Strait" from Navy Life 0:12:36 - The Strait Gate: Small and Restrictive 0:13:29 - The Destination of the Strait Gate: A Narrow Way 0:13:53 - Understanding "Narrow": Affliction and Tribulation 0:14:37 - Hebrews 11: Those Who Suffered for Faith 0:16:15 - The Strait Gate and Narrow Way: A Difficult Path 0:16:52 - Choice Two: The Wide Gate 0:17:08 - Understanding "Wide" and "Broad" 0:17:44 - The Contrast: Straight vs. Wide, Narrow vs. Broad 0:18:02 - The Wide Gate: Spacious and Comfortable 0:19:28 - Two Choices, Two Destinations 0:21:22 - Destination of the Wide Gate: Destruction 0:21:50 - The Meaning of "Destruction" 0:22:36 - Why Many Choose Destruction 0:23:08 - Reason 1: Not Paying Attention 0:23:50 - Reason 2: Unwillingness to Struggle 0:25:02 - Reason 3: Fear of Losing Relationships 0:27:00 - Reason 4: Sin is Not Advertised as Death 0:28:11 - Reason 5: Not Willing to Trust God 0:29:06 - The Wide Gate and Broad Way Lead to Destruction 0:29:23 - For the Believer: Eternal Security and Living the Narrow Way 0:30:01 - The Strait Gate Leads Only to Life 0:30:11 - Jesus: The Only Way to Life 0:31:02 - The Strait Gate, Narrow Way, and Jesus 0:31:12 - The Choice is Yours: Life or Death 0:31:24 - A Salvific Passage: Heaven or Hell 0:32:02 - Ethical Endurance for the Believer 0:33:36 - The Easy Route Leads to Ruin 0:33:55 - Ways to Take the Easy Route: Ignoring Sin, Laziness, Pornography, etc. 0:37:34 - Instead of Easy Routes, Walk the Narrow Way 0:38:05 - Confronting Sin and Sharing the Gospel 0:39:32 - The Things That Feel Like Death Lead to Life 0:40:33 - A Call to Choose Life Today 0:41:08 - How to Enter the Straight Gate: Repent and Trust Jesus 0:42:13 - Two Choices, Two Destinations: Will You Choose Jesus? Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at: www.canyonridgebaptist.com [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com] Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us: - Call the office at 858-627-9394 - Shoot us an email at info@canyonridgebaptist.com [info@canyonridgebaptist.com] - Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com [http://canyonridgebaptist.com] - Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram. Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website: https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give] #Sermon #Christianity #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #Matthew #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianLiving #Faith #Salvation #SpiritualGrowth #Bible #IndependantBaptist

A Legacy of Faith | Burnie Lund | Matthew 8-9

In this powerful Father's Day message, Burniek dives deep into the essence of biblical faith, exploring what it truly means to believe and trust in God's Word. Through practical examples from Matthew chapters 8 and 9, we learn that faith is more than just an intellectual acknowledgment; it's a commitment to understanding and obeying God's authority in every area of our lives. This expositional preaching will challenge and encourage you to build a lasting legacy of faith for yourself and your family. Chapters: 0:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 0:00:15 - The Centurion's Great Faith 0:02:55 - The Woman with the Issue of Blood 0:03:38 - The Two Blind Men 0:04:18 - Defining Faith: A Difficult Task 0:05:21 - The Greek Word for Faith: Pistis 0:06:21 - Different Words, Same Concept: Belief, Faith, Trust 0:08:21 - Pastor's Definitions of Faith 0:09:58 - A Simple Definition of Faith 0:10:12 - The Key: God's Authority 0:10:33 - Men and Authority 0:11:31 - The Centurion: A Man Under Authority 0:11:45 - God-Given Authority in the Home 0:12:43 - The Authority Structure: Christ, Man, God 0:13:16 - The Core of Faith: Our Relationship to Authority 0:13:23 - Faith Acknowledges, Submits, and Obeys 0:13:34 - The Two Blind Men: The Need to Believe 0:14:13 - A Foundational Faith 0:14:57 - The Starting Point of Faith: Christianity 101 0:15:24 - Hebrews 11:6: The Impossibility of Pleasing God Without Faith 0:16:31 - Misconceptions About Faith 0:17:17 - The Ecumenical Movement and False Teachings 0:18:04 - Mormonism vs. Biblical Christianity 0:20:28 - The Starting Place of Faith: Belief in God's Authority 0:20:55 - The Correct Object of Faith 0:21:25 - Belief is the Starting Point, Not the End 0:22:37 - The Woman with the Issue of Blood: The Need to Submit 0:24:09 - Humbling Herself Before Christ 0:25:07 - The Symbol of Authority: The Hem of the Robe 0:26:11 - Examples from the Old Testament: Priestly Garments, David, Ruth 0:30:47 - Submitting to Christ's Authority 0:31:38 - Faith is Submission and Humbling 0:33:50 - The Consequences of Rebellion 0:35:21 - Submitting to the Lord: The Call to Repentance 0:37:33 - God's Goodness Leads to Repentance 0:38:22 - Finding Rest in Christ 0:39:23 - Faith: Belief, Submission, and Action 0:39:59 - The Centurion: The Need to Trust and Obey 0:40:57 - Trusting the Word of God 0:41:34 - A Father's Legacy: Training Children in Faith 0:44:49 - The Eternal Kingdom: The Big Picture for Our Children 0:45:03 - Consistency in Nurture and Admonition 0:46:46 - Provoking Not to Wrath 0:48:00 - Taking Advantage of Teachable Moments 0:49:07 - Trusting God's Promises 0:49:23 - The Centurion's Great Faith: Could God Say That of You? 0:50:04 - A Legacy of Faith 0:51:00 - Trust and Obey: A Timeless Hymn 0:51:56 - The Choice to Exercise Faith 0:52:15 - Thank you for Listening Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at: www.canyonridgebaptist.com [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com] Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us: - Call the office at 858-627-9394 - Shoot us an email at info@canyonridgebaptist.com [info@canyonridgebaptist.com] - Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com [http://canyonridgebaptist.com] - Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram. Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website: https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give] #Faith #BibleStudy #Christianity #Sermon #Baptist #Trust #Obedience #GodsAuthority #LegacyOfFaith #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth

The Information Is Only As Good As Its Source | Zane Garza | Matthew 7:15-23

In a world increasingly reliant on digital information, the question of trustworthy counsel arises. This message from Zane Garza examines Jesus' urgent warning in Matthew 7:15-23 about false prophets. Discover why the source of spiritual information matters, how to discern truth from deception, and the eternal consequences of following misleading guides. This expositional preaching will equip you to critically evaluate spiritual claims and ground your faith firmly in God's Word. Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction and The AI Dilemma 0:00:15 - Welcome and Pastor's Sabbatical 0:01:43 - The Rise of AI in Spiritual Counsel 0:06:05 - The Importance of Source Verification 0:06:35 - A War of Ideas: Genesis and Satan's Deception 0:07:48 - Sermon Title: The Information Is Only As Good As Its Source 0:08:02 - Review of Previous Passage (Matthew 7:13-14) 0:08:54 - Introducing the Text: False Prophets (Matthew 7:15) 0:10:11 - A Call to Pay Attention: "Beware" 0:11:15 - Understanding the Nature of Warnings 0:13:13 - The Ultimate Source of Warning: Jesus 0:13:34 - What are False Prophets? 0:14:00 - Defining a True Prophet 0:15:12 - The Existence of False Prophets Throughout Scripture 0:15:52 - The Danger of False Prophets 0:17:09 - Jesus' Description of False Prophets 0:17:22 - The Meaning of "Pseudo" and "False Prophet" 0:18:17 - The Deceptive Nature of False Prophets 0:19:00 - Sheep's Clothing vs. Ravenous Wolves 0:20:30 - The Craftiness of Deception 0:21:43 - The Apostle Paul's Warning in 2 Corinthians 0:23:34 - Satan's Transformation and His Ministers 0:24:50 - The Subtle Danger of False Doctrine 0:25:46 - A Call to Discern Good and Bad 0:26:00 - Knowing Them by Their Fruits 0:27:04 - The Fruit of a Faithful Ministry 0:27:20 - The Football Analogy: Talk vs. Walk 0:29:48 - The Product of Their Life 0:30:14 - Grapes from Thorns and Figs from Thistles 0:31:02 - Corrupt Trees and Evil Fruit 0:31:56 - The Inability of False Prophets to Produce the Fruit of the Spirit 0:32:22 - Application for Every Christian: Producing Good Fruit 0:33:05 - The Danger of Complacency in Christianity 0:34:44 - AI and Its Potential Dangers 0:35:10 - The Limitations of AI in Spiritual Counsel 0:36:37 - Searching the Scriptures vs. Taking Shortcuts 0:37:41 - Examining the Source of AI's Theological Answers 0:38:40 - Satan's Subtlety and the Use of AI 0:39:01 - Warning Against Philosophy and Vain Deceit 0:39:15 - Where to Go for Answers 0:40:34 - The Importance of the Church and Godly Leaders 0:41:44 - Applying What We Already Know 0:42:03 - Disclaimer on Using AI Resources 0:42:42 - An Outcome to Consider: Judgment Day 0:44:36 - Take Heed to the True Prophets and the Word of God 0:45:33 - The Weight of Heeding God's Word 0:46:12 - The Product of Your Life 0:46:22 - An Invitation to Receive Jesus Christ 0:46:56 - Closing Remarks and Service Information Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at: www.canyonridgebaptist.com [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com] Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us: - Call the office at 858-627-9394 - Shoot us an email at info@canyonridgebaptist.com [info@canyonridgebaptist.com] - Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com [http://canyonridgebaptist.com] - Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram. Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website: https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give] #Sermon #Christianity #BiblicalTruth #Faith #FalseProphets #Discernment #WordOfGod #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #IndependentBaptist #JesusChrist #Theology

The Information Is Only As Good As Its Source | Zane Garza | Matthew 7:15-23

In a world increasingly reliant on digital information, the question of trustworthy counsel arises. This message from Zane Garza examines Jesus' urgent warning in Matthew 7:15-23 about false prophets. Discover why the source of spiritual information matters, how to discern truth from deception, and the eternal consequences of following misleading guides. This expositional preaching will equip you to critically evaluate spiritual claims and ground your faith firmly in God's Word. Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction and The AI Dilemma 0:00:15 - Welcome and Pastor's Sabbatical 0:01:43 - The Rise of AI in Spiritual Counsel 0:06:05 - The Importance of Source Verification 0:06:35 - A War of Ideas: Genesis and Satan's Deception 0:07:48 - Sermon Title: The Information Is Only As Good As Its Source 0:08:02 - Review of Previous Passage (Matthew 7:13-14) 0:08:54 - Introducing the Text: False Prophets (Matthew 7:15) 0:10:11 - A Call to Pay Attention: "Beware" 0:11:15 - Understanding the Nature of Warnings 0:13:13 - The Ultimate Source of Warning: Jesus 0:13:34 - What are False Prophets? 0:14:00 - Defining a True Prophet 0:15:12 - The Existence of False Prophets Throughout Scripture 0:15:52 - The Danger of False Prophets 0:17:09 - Jesus' Description of False Prophets 0:17:22 - The Meaning of "Pseudo" and "False Prophet" 0:18:17 - The Deceptive Nature of False Prophets 0:19:00 - Sheep's Clothing vs. Ravenous Wolves 0:20:30 - The Craftiness of Deception 0:21:43 - The Apostle Paul's Warning in 2 Corinthians 0:23:34 - Satan's Transformation and His Ministers 0:24:50 - The Subtle Danger of False Doctrine 0:25:46 - A Call to Discern Good and Bad 0:26:00 - Knowing Them by Their Fruits 0:27:04 - The Fruit of a Faithful Ministry 0:27:20 - The Football Analogy: Talk vs. Walk 0:29:48 - The Product of Their Life 0:30:14 - Grapes from Thorns and Figs from Thistles 0:31:02 - Corrupt Trees and Evil Fruit 0:31:56 - The Inability of False Prophets to Produce the Fruit of the Spirit 0:32:22 - Application for Every Christian: Producing Good Fruit 0:33:05 - The Danger of Complacency in Christianity 0:34:44 - AI and Its Potential Dangers 0:35:10 - The Limitations of AI in Spiritual Counsel 0:36:37 - Searching the Scriptures vs. Taking Shortcuts 0:37:41 - Examining the Source of AI's Theological Answers 0:38:40 - Satan's Subtlety and the Use of AI 0:39:01 - Warning Against Philosophy and Vain Deceit 0:39:15 - Where to Go for Answers 0:40:34 - The Importance of the Church and Godly Leaders 0:41:44 - Applying What We Already Know 0:42:03 - Disclaimer on Using AI Resources 0:42:42 - An Outcome to Consider: Judgment Day 0:44:36 - Take Heed to the True Prophets and the Word of God 0:45:33 - The Weight of Heeding God's Word 0:46:12 - The Product of Your Life 0:46:22 - An Invitation to Receive Jesus Christ 0:46:56 - Closing Remarks and Service Information Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at: www.canyonridgebaptist.com [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com] Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us: - Call the office at 858-627-9394 - Shoot us an email at info@canyonridgebaptist.com [info@canyonridgebaptist.com] - Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com [http://canyonridgebaptist.com] - Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram. Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website: https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give] #Sermon #Christianity #BiblicalTruth #Faith #FalseProphets #Discernment #WordOfGod #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #IndependentBaptist #JesusChrist #Theology

A Faith Worth Fighting For | Christian Saldana | Colossians 2:1-5

In a world filled with countless voices and competing philosophies, how do we discern the truth? In this compelling message from Colossians 2, Pastor Christian Saldana addresses the danger of false teachers and the overwhelming noise of our modern culture. Through faithful expositional preaching, we are reminded of the Apostle Paul's agony to protect the church and his desire for believers to have comforted minds, unified love, and full assurance in Jesus Christ. Discover why all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found exclusively in the Savior, and learn practical ways to stand firm with your church family against the deceptive voices that seek to cheat you of your spiritual riches. Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction and Ministry Updates 0:02:45 - The Danger of Too Many Voices 0:06:20 - The Historical Context of Colossians 0:09:10 - Paul's Agony to Protect Believers 0:13:00 - Yield to the Loving Guidance of Your Pastor 0:17:30 - Passionate Spiritual Care for Others 0:19:50 - Comforted Minds and Unified Love 0:26:00 - The Safety of a Loving Church Family 0:28:45 - Arriving at Full Assurance in Christ 0:32:00 - All Wisdom and Knowledge is Found in Jesus 0:36:20 - Beware of Those Who Would Cheat You 0:38:50 - Standing Firm Together in the Faith Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at: www.canyonridgebaptist.com [https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com] Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us: Call the office at 858-627-9394 Shoot us an email at info@canyonridgebaptist.com [info@canyonridgebaptist.com] Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com [http://canyonridgebaptist.com] Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram. Want to obey the Lord in giving today? You can do that on our website: https:// [https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give]www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give [http://www.canyonridgebaptist.com/give] If you are in the San Diego area, please join us for a service. We meet on Sundays at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 5:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church. #Colossians2 #AFaithWorthFightingFor #ChristianSaldana #ExpositionalPreaching #CanyonRidgeBaptist #SanDiegoChurch #SpiritualDiscernment #JesusIsEnough #Faith #IndependentBaptist