Videos
The Center produces many video learning opportunities. Our presenters are recognized experts in their areas of presentation. Here you will learn from Dr. Chuck Bugg, senior consultant on preaching, Ruben Swint, the Generosity Guy, and Bo Prosser, our president and lead consultant.
Our videos are inspirational, instructional, and insightful. These are free for you to use individually or with groups in your church. Be sure to visit the Center’s YouTube Channel to subscribe to your favorites. Also, make sure you have subscribed to our mailing list to keep up with the latest news.
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Psalm 33:22
Chuck discusses Psalm 33:22, focusing on God's love and hope. He shares personal stories, stressing the importance of allowing God to interpret our lives.
Romans 15:13
Chuck discusses the lasting power of hope through Christ, contrasting earthly power with the transformative strength found in God's love and the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 40:31
Chuck reflects on hope from Isaiah 40:31, sharing personal stories of strength through grief and emphasizing the church's role in supporting and caring for others.
Matthew 6:33
Chuck reflects on the importance of seeking God's kingdom first, emphasizing hope, trust, and prioritizing faith over success in life and ministry.
Psalm 46:10
Chuck emphasizes the importance of stillness and solitude to listen to God, reflecting on scripture and Mary Oliver's advice to pay attention for hope and transformation.
Matthew 28:20
Chuck reflects on hope and God's constant presence, emphasizing the importance of a personal relationship with God and Jesus' promise, "I am with you always."
John 20:1-18
Chuck reflects on Easter, urging us to find light in dark times, inspired by the resurrection story and a poem by Amanda Gorman.
Matthew 21:1-11
Chuck reflects on Palm Sunday, contrasting the joy of Jesus' recognition with the agony of Jerusalem, emphasizing hope in Christ's resurrection as the final word.
John 10:1-10
Chuck reflects on Easter’s significance, emphasizing Christ as the gate to hope and rest. He calls for deeper spiritual growth in the modern church.
John 9:1-41
Chuck discusses the mystery of suffering, emphasizing that while we don’t always understand it, our hope lies in trusting God’s hands and purpose.
John 4:4-42
Chuck reflects on Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, emphasizing the importance of personally experiencing Jesus’ love and truth, transforming lives through faith.
John 3:1-17
Chuck reflects on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, emphasizing spiritual rebirth through the Spirit, the mystery of faith, and the hope of eternal life in John 3:16.
Matthew 4:1-11
Chuck emphasizes that Jesus' temptation in the wilderness teaches us to die to ourselves, allowing Easter's transformative power to disrupt and renew our lives.
Matthew 17:1-9
Chuck reflects on "internalizing the sacred," emphasizing how faith transforms our lives, calling us to engage with the world and make a difference.
Matthew 5:21-31
Chuck reflects on his pastoral care experience and Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that true transformation comes from inner change, not just outward actions.
Matthew 5:13-20
Chuck reflects on Matthew 5:13-20, emphasizing that as Christians, we are called to be salt and light, shining hope into life's darkness.
Matthew 5-7
Chuck reflects on the complexities of faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding our identity as beloved children of God, beyond just "doing" for God.
Matthew 4:1-12
Chuck highlights the difference between knowing about God and knowing Him personally, emphasizing that true discipleship requires a deep, personal commitment and faith.
Epiphany Sunday
Chuck discusses Epiphany as a deeper spiritual insight, encouraging others to recognize Jesus for who He truly is, which can transform lives and perspectives.
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