The Best Christmas Gift | Pastor Mike Burnette

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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This Christmas service focuses on the four key gifts that God offers through the birth of Jesus: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. The message emphasizes that Jesus provides the gift of salvation, the freedom to live without the chains of sin, the joy of redemption from past struggles, and the call to live out God's love by serving others. The service invites everyone to receive these gifts fully, as a way of experiencing fulfillment and making a difference in the world, closing with a time of reflection and candlelight singing of "Silent Night."

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The Best Christmas Gift | Pastor Mike Burnette

LifePoint Church Podcast

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MP3•Pagina principale dell'episodio

100 episodi

#Religion #LifePoint Church

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Guarded, Godly, & Great (1 Timothy 4.1-16) | Pastor Mike Burnette 45:27

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In today’s sermon from 1 Timothy 4, Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of guarding our lives and faith, highlighting the need to protect our convictions and be cautious of negative influences that can lead us astray. The message also stresses the pursuit of godliness, urging believers to train themselves in godly living and set a positive example for others through their speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Finally, the sermon encourages the congregation to persist in these practices, remaining steadfast in their faith while using their gifts to serve God and others.…

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Life & Leadership in the Local Church (1 Timothy 3) | Pastor Mike Burnette 34:58

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In this sermon Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of church leaders, including deacons, living above reproach and embodying high standards of godliness to reflect Christ's heart of service. It challenges all Christians, not just leaders, to uphold these standards as a way to positively influence others and contribute to the church’s integrity. The sermon also encourages personal reflection on how we can serve, live with purpose, and support the growth of the local church in both leadership and service.…

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Life & Living as Christians ( 1 Timothy 2.1-15) | Pastor Mike Burnette 51:19

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In this sermon, Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of praying for everyone, even those we may not like, to foster a more peaceful life and align with God's desire for all people to be saved. It encourages believers to pray and disciple others to increase their knowledge of God, using the exegetical, theological, and homiletical processes to interpret Scripture. Additionally, it explores the beauty of gender differences, urging men to lead in prayer with submission, and challenges both men and women to embrace God's design for roles in church leadership based on biblical principles.…

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Amazing Grace (1 Timothy 1:12-20) | Pastor Elmer Cañas Jr. 43:36

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In this sermon Pastor Elmer emphasizes the limitless grace of God, highlighting how individuals like Paul and John Newton, who once rejected God, were transformed through His grace. It encourages believers to reflect on how God's grace has changed their lives and to pray for others to experience the same redemption. The message calls us to prioritize love for others, keep our faith strong, and embrace God’s grace, knowing that despite our flaws, He desires to redeem us all.…

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Faithful And Focused (1 Timothy 1:1-11) | Pastor Mike Burnette 42:40

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Pastor Mike explored the broken and godless culture of Ephesus during Timothy's time, emphasizing that even in such a harsh environment, God sent the Church to reach the lost. He then defined God's grace, mercy, and peace: grace as the power to live for God, mercy as His pardon when we fall short, and peace as His presence that calms and sustains us. The message encouraged reflection on how we view and ask for God's grace and mercy, prompting us to consider if we rely more on His pardon than His empowering grace.…

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Look What the Lord Has Done! Look What The Lord is Doing! | Pastor Mike Burnette 45:34

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In this sermon, Pastor Mike celebrates the remarkable achievements of the church over the past year, including record numbers in discipleship, missions, and baptisms. Looking ahead, he shares a vision for the year to come, emphasizing a "Year of Anointing," where the church will experience spiritual empowerment and growth in every area of life, particularly in service and leadership. Additionally, the pastor highlights a focus on men’s ministry, aiming to empower and equip the men of the church through new initiatives, including a year-long Strong Men’s Night program.…

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Forever Friends | Pastor Mike Burnette 45:12

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Pastor Mike's sermon emphasized the importance of choosing life-giving relationships, both with God and others, and highlighted the consequences of neglecting these connections. He challenged the congregation to reflect on their relationship with God, obedience to His commandments, and how their interactions with family, the church, and non-believers shape their faith. The message also focused on the necessity of setting healthy boundaries in relationships, especially with non-Christians and the opposite sex, to maintain spiritual integrity.…

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I Found Freedom | Pastor Mike Burnette 38:15

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In today’s sermon, Pastor Mike emphasizes that God desires freedom for us, and as Christians, we must actively choose to live in that freedom, both from past hurts and sin, and toward a life empowered by Christ. He explains that freedom is found through surrendering to Jesus, walking away from old baggage, and pursuing spiritual growth with intentionality. He offers four steps for embracing freedom: changing your perspective to focus on Jesus, letting go of sin and emotional weight, surrounding yourself with positive influences, and running the race of faith with endurance.…

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New Year, New You | Pastor Mike Burnette 44:17

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In this sermon, Pastor Mike Burnette encourages the congregation to start the year with a mindset of transformation, inviting them to ask God, "What changes do You want to make in me?" He emphasizes the importance of daily choices in following God and the privilege of consecrating oneself to receive His blessings, particularly through fasting and prayer. The message challenges believers to leave behind what holds them back and fully commit to living for God, as this year can be a season of wonders if they align themselves with His will.…

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The Pace Of The Race | Pastor Beau Jensen 42:08

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In this sermon, Pastor Beau Jensen emphasizes the importance of evaluating the pace of one's life in light of faith and personal goals, asking whether we are setting the pace ourselves or allowing God to guide us. Drawing from Scripture, particularly Hebrews 12:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 9:24, the message encourages believers to run the race of faith with discipline and intention, shedding the weight of sin to maintain a healthy spiritual pace. Ultimately, the sermon stresses that the Christian life is not a sprint but a marathon, and the true prize comes from running in alignment with God's will, focusing on perseverance and self-control rather than worldly success.…

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The Best Christmas Gift | Pastor Mike Burnette 32:46

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Joy To The World, The Lord is Come! | Pastor Mike Burnette 39:05

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The sermon Pastor Mike highlighted that while our culture often associates joy with happiness, true joy is a deeper, more enduring assurance that God is in control of our lives. He emphasized the challenge of accepting Jesus not only as Savior but also as Lord, and discussed how joy involves a settled assurance, quiet confidence, and a determined choice to praise God in all circumstances. Through examples like Philippians 3:17-20 and Acts 7:55-56, the sermon encouraged listeners to live with joy as "citizens of heaven" and to model that joy to others, especially during trials.…

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Peace Be With You. And Also With You. | Pastor Mike Burnette 39:47

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This sermon Pastor Mike Burnette emphasizes the importance of accessing and living in God's peace through prayer, daily devotion, and a commitment to Christ. It encourages believers to make a conscious decision to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, to stay connected with the church, and to live out their faith in every aspect of life, both big and small. Ultimately, it calls us to cultivate peace through consistent prayer, devotion, and worship, allowing God's peace to transform our lives and our actions.…

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When Hope Hits The World | Pastor Mike Burnette 43:27

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Pastor Mike explored the profound difference between hope and wishful thinking, emphasizing that true hope is rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ. He highlighted three promises from Titus 2:11-14—salvation, renouncing worldly passions, and living godly lives—and encouraged reflection on how God is shaping us through these principles. Pastor Mike also reminded the congregation that the world is in desperate need of hope, and as the Church, we have the responsibility to share the hope we find in Jesus with others, especially in times of anxiety, depression, and fear.…

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A Christian Life of Gratitude | Pastor Mike Burnette 42:52

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