00:00 Introduction to Zion Williamson

00:34 Zion's Struggles and Resources

01:55 Transition to Spiritual Resources

02:46 God's Desire for Your Salvation

03:17 The Path to Eternal Life

04:29 The Power of Persistent Prayer

05:34 God's Promise to Answer Prayers

08:21 God's Goodness in Answering Prayers

10:06 Trusting God's Plan

11:41 The Importance of Persistent Asking

15:58 God's Goodness and Our Desires

24:24 God's Resources and Our Actions

24:54 The Golden Rule Explained

25:28 God's Support in Loving Others

26:52 The Essence of the Bible: Loving Others

27:50 God's Wisdom and Our Obedience

31:45 The Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule

36:47 Loving God to Love Others

41:54 The Narrow Path to Eternal Life

51:46 Trusting Jesus: The Narrow Gate

Judging Rightly: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount

In this sermon, Pastor Rod tackles the common criticism of being 'judgy' Christians. Emphasizing insights from Matthew 7 and the Sermon on the Mount, he explains the biblical approach to judgment. Pastor Rod stresses the importance of judging ourselves before others and doing so fairly and lovingly. He narrates personal anecdotes to highlight the need for humility, clarity, and purity in judgment. Additionally, he discusses when it might be appropriate to stop sharing the gospel with those antagonistic or unresponsive to it. The sermon culminates in a call to love God and others through appropriate and thoughtful judgment.

00:00 Introduction: Addressing Judgement in Youth Ministry

00:22 The TikTok Trend: "We Listen and We Don't Judge"

00:47 The Importance of Judging Rightly

01:04 Jesus' Teaching on Judgement

02:24 A Personal Story: Confronting with Care

04:21 Understanding Fair Judgement

08:11 Assuming the Best in Others

10:09 Considering Multiple Perspectives

12:45 Judging Yourself Before Others

14:24 Understanding LASIK and Vision Correction

14:56 The Importance of Self-Judgment

15:16 The Role of Friends in Judging

16:04 Judging Yourself to Help Others

16:38 The Dangers of Loving Sin

17:29 Judging Others with Humility and Clarity

18:40 Engaging with Different Beliefs

19:48 Identifying and Avoiding False Teachings

23:34 When to Stop Sharing the Gospel

29:21 Concluding Thoughts on Judging Rightly

00:00 Stories From a Band Nerd

01:18 Facing Anxiety and Trusting the Lord

02:32 Jesus' Teachings on Anxiety

05:27 Focusing on God's Priorities

08:52 Remembering God's Care

16:06 Strengthening Your Faith

21:40 Understanding Faith and Anxiety

22:32 Jesus' Arguments Against Anxiety

25:02 Practical Steps to Strengthen Faith

26:14 Focusing on God's Care

30:36 Pursuing God's Priorities

34:43 Living in the Present

41:14 God's Love and Care