Our Christian Heritage (Video)

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Interviews with historians, authors, pastors, professors and more about the people who God has used in our heritage.

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    C.S. Lewis & The Kilns

    This video explores the life, legacy, and theological significance of C.S. Lewis, emphasizing his journey from atheism to Christian faith, shaped by personal loss, intellectual inquiry, and the influence of friends like J.R.R. Tolkien. It highlights Lewis's masterful use of imagination, storytelling, and reason to communicate Christian truth, exemplified in works like Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and Till We Have Faces. The narrative underscores his role as a modern apologist who made faith accessible through allegory, philosophical argument, and vivid narrative, bridging the gap between intellect and heart. His enduring impact is rooted in his ability to engage audiences shoulder-to-shoulder, using clarity, reason, and imaginative depiction to convey timeless spiritual truths. The sermon also corrects a myth about Lewis's relationship with Tolkien, affirming their deep friendship until Lewis's final days. Ultimately, Lewis's life and writings remain a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith, reason, and story in the modern world.

    8 min

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    St. George Chapel & the Death of Henry VIII

    The video uses the burial of Henry VIII in St. George's Chapel as a meditation on the universal realities of death—its humility, finality, and the eternal destinies it determines. It emphasizes that no amount of power, wealth, or fame can escape the dignity of death, which levels all people before God. Drawing from Scripture, it highlights Christ's authority over death and Hades, underscoring the critical choice between two eternal outcomes. The sermon then turns to the theme of legacy, challenging listeners to reflect on how they will be remembered and whether their lives reflect a faithful stewardship of God's grace. Ultimately, it calls for daily living in light of eternity, knowing that on the day of judgment, one's true self will be revealed before Christ.

    3 min

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    Tower of London / Anne Boleyn's Execution

    The video centers on the profound spiritual legacy of Anne Boleyn, highlighting her faith and final prayers as she faced execution under Henry VIII. Drawing from her personal prayer, it emphasizes Christ's sacrificial love—born, suffering, and dying for humanity's sake—and the transformative power of His blood to cleanse sin and sustain faith. The preacher reflects on her dignified death, her forgiveness toward her accusers, and her intercession for the king and future generations, underscoring how God often works through suffering to bring about lasting good. Though her earthly life ended in injustice, her faith and legacy point to a greater truth: that God's purposes transcend human judgment and that true victory lies in eternal hope. The sermon concludes with a reverent affirmation of her spiritual triumph, affirming that her life, though cut short, became a testament to grace, redemption, and divine sovereignty.

    4 min

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    Erwin Lutzer at Balliol College, Oxford

    The video reflects on the enduring legacy of John Wycliffe, a pioneering figure in the history of Scripture translation and religious reform, whose commitment to making the Bible accessible in English laid foundational stones for later movements. It highlights the immense cost of that mission—months of labor to copy sacred texts by hand, the persecution of those who carried the Word, and the martyrdom of many who risked their lives for truth. Even after death, Wycliffe's influence was not allowed to rest, as his remains were exhumed and destroyed in an attempt to erase his impact, underscoring the profound spiritual and historical significance of his work. The narrative serves as a powerful testament to the enduring power of Scripture, the cost of faithfulness, and the conviction that truth, though opposed, cannot be extinguished. Ultimately, the sermon honors Wycliffe not as a martyr, but as a faithful steward of God's Word whose life and legacy continue to inspire courage and devotion.

    1 min

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    Martin Luther and the German Reformation

    Dr. Greg Quiggle, retired professor of Church History at Moody Bible Institute introduces us to the man of Wittenberg, Martin Luther. Monk, Reformer, and Revolutionary.

    1 hr

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    Martyr's Cross, Oxford

    The video reflects on the martyrdom of Protestant leaders under Queen Mary I, emphasizing that enduring suffering for faith requires a theology that embraces persecution as part of God's redemptive plan. Through the courageous deaths of Ridley and Latimer, and the eventual repentant confession of Cranmer, the message underscores that fear of God surpasses fear of death, and that true faith is revealed not in perfection but in final fidelity. The narrative illustrates how death clarifies eternal values, showing that one's legacy is defined not by past failures but by the integrity with which one ends. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to focus on what endures forever—faithfulness to Christ—reminding that even flawed individuals, when they persevere, become instruments of lasting spiritual light.

    10 min

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    Reformation or Reformations?

    Dr. Greg Quiggle, retired professor of Church History at Moody Bible Institute discusses the complexities of the Reformation and the various impacts.

    1 hr

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    Romanian Persecution in the Cold War

    Pastor Daniel Chiu was forced to leave Romania. Learn how Christians suffered in the Cold War under Communism and Nicolae Ceaușescu

    59 min
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