Dutch Sheets: Give Him 15

Dutch Sheets started posting 15-minute videos in late 2020 called “Give Him 15.” They are incredibly insightful for what it means to live a Christian life. It would be worthwhile to listen to all of them, but here are a few favorites about Easter:

Also, there is an excellent batch of Give Him 15 videos on the topic “The Pleasure of His Company.” You can find the first one here:

Bill Johnson: Words That Make Thrones

There are so many excellent videos of Bill Johnson, it’s difficult to know how to feature his teaching. However, one message that is incredibly impactful talks about how life on Earth is the only opportunity in all of eternity when we are able to give praise to God in the midst of pain, brokenness, loss, disappointment, confusion, etc. We can honor God by trusting in Him during days of trouble.

Essence of the Christian Message in 5 Minutes – GOSPEL

This short video packs a punch in 5 minutes, but the basic Christian message is that we are separated from God because of Our Sins, but Jesus Paid the penalty when He died; therefore Everyone has the opportunity for Life. The key is faith. In short… Gospel = God Our Sins Paying Everyone Life:

Eric Metaxas Spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in 2012 about the Difference Between Religiosity and Real Faith

Eric Metaxas is the esteemed author of biographies for Dietrich Bonhoeffer (“Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy”) and William Wilberforce (“Amazing Grace”) and Martin Luther (“The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World”). The theme of his 31 minute speech is “the difference between religion (or religiosity) and real faith.” He went to an Ivy League university (Yale). He was taught that it was wrong to take Jesus seriously and that religion is hopelessly divisive. He struggled with depression, but someone challenged him to pray. He wasn’t sure to whom or what to pray to. How ironic that he ended up speaking at a National Prayer Breakfast:

Francis Chan Preaches Easter Sermon at the Hollywood Bowl

Francis Chan challenges those attending Easter at the Hollywood Bowl with an enlightening sermon that holds the audience attention with humor, anecdotes, truth, and the exposition of a mighty God. His message lasts 30 minutes, but this video is perfect for people who don’t like boring sermons.