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Audio Lectures

Over 150 lectures on the topics of discipleship, the atonement, the nature of God, the Nature of Man, and many others. Subscribe to our mailing list to stay informed of newly added lectures and resources.

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    Ambassadors For Christ Lectures

    These lectures are the first lectures Gordon Olson and Harry Conn delivered for Youth with A Mission (YWAM). The purpose of these lectures was training for students for the El Paso YWAM Crusade held June 20-26, 1966. The lectures began on June 18, 1966. Evangelistic outreach (Crusade) began on June 20, 1966 and ended June 24, 1966. Gordon Olson lectured in the morning before the evangelistic teams went out into the community. Harry Conn lectured in the evenings. The schedule suggests that there was at least one lecture given by Loren Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham’s lecture has yet not been found among the tapes belonging to the library.

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    What Do We Know?

    Faith of Our Fathers Series

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    YWAM Lectures

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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The Book of Esther | Episode. 1
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The Book of Esther | Episode. 1

This sermon explores the Book of Esther, revealing how, though God’s name is not mentioned in the text, His divine plan, program, and purpose are clearly evident. The story of Esther, Mordecai, and Haman is paralleled with the larger mission of the Church: spreading the Gospel to a world under the decree of sin and death.

Key themes include:

  • God’s Sovereignty: Even when He seems absent, He is working behind the scenes.

  • Divine Appointments: Just as Esther was placed in her position "for such a time as this," we, too, have a purpose in God’s kingdom.

  • The Call to Action: Esther risked her life to save her people. Likewise, believers must be willing to sacrifice for the mission of spreading the Gospel.

  • Undelivered Pardon: The Gospel is a message of salvation, but it must be taken to every tribe, tongue, and nation.

True Christian life involves dying to self—just as Esther risked death, and as David Livingstone gave his life for missionary work. Only through surrender can we bear fruit for God’s kingdom.

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