SEVEN MINUTE SEMINARY
Video Archive
Remembering the Humanity of Jesus
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken reminds the church why it matters that Jesus was very human, and what this means for our faith.
Christianity Is More Like a Path Than a Box
Do you understand the Christian faith to be more like a path, a circus, or a box? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Mark Ongley challenges our notions of grace and the metaphors we use to express our relationship with God.
Why Jesus Was More Than Just a Man
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken challenges us to think of Jesus Christ as more than a man.
Building Healthy Boundaries Matter for Life and Ministry
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Anthony Headley helps us to realign ourselves to existing as boundaried persons, as God created us.
The Background Behind Jesus’ Prayer to God the Father
In this Seven Minute Seminary, Caleb Friedeman works through the ancient Jewish background behind the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray and helps us understand the meaning of Jesus’ reference to God as Father.
Errors to Avoid When Talking about the Trinity
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken explains the leading error in today’s church when talking about the Trinity, and points us to a more faithful way of understanding the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Biblical Meaning of Love
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Scot McKnight helps explain the biblical meaning of love, and why it is so central to the Christian faith.
How to Avoid Burnout in Pastoral Ministry
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Anthony Headley explains the commons factors leading to pastoral burnout, and then suggests steps that a leader can take to live and work in a ministry context that thrives and flourishes.
The Emergence of Classical Pentecostalism
Watch as Dr. Scott Kisker continues his Seven Minute Seminary teaching on the origins of American Pentecostalism, tracing their origins from Methodist and Holiness groups.
Where Did Pentecostalism Come From?
Where did Pentecostalism come from? In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Scott Kisker traces the origins of this American and global phenomenon by describing the various Wesleyan and Methodist contexts from which it emerged in the Western world.
What Happened at Pentecost Must Always Happen in the Church
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Steve Seamands explains how three elements present at Pentecost—wind, fire, and speaking in tongues, all represent the continual work that the Spirit of God wants to accomplish in and through his church.
Ministry Partnerships with the Poor and Incarcerated
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Efrem Smith challenges the church to view the poor and incarcerated as groups who can dynamically be disciples and make disciples as part of the church body.
The Person of the Holy Spirit
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Steve Seamands probes our mistaken notions of the Holy Spirit and then points us to the powerful way the Spirit empowers us for holiness and mission in the context of relationship.
The Church and Sexual Perversity (It’s Not What You Think)
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Mark Ongley challenges the church to be a community that can come alongside the sexually broken in order to heal them and lead them to God.
Making Disciples in Diverse Communities
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Efrem Smith challenges the church to rise up to the wonderful opportunity to create multi-ethnic churches that reflect the beautiful diversity of the coming kingdom of God.
What and Where is the Kingdom of God?
Do any acts of kindness qualify as part of God’s kingdom? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Scot McKnight makes the case for what he calls a robust kingdom of God.
The Resurrection of Jesus Makes Us Holy
Jesus Christ lived, died, and rose from the grave for more than just our forgiveness. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Matt O’Reilly explains the critical connection between Christ’s resurrection and our holiness.
What the Psalms Teach Us About Prayer
The Psalms are a profound collection of prayers and praise that hold a special place in the worshiping life of the church. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Ben Wayman shares how exactly the Psalms can teach us to pray.