Thu, Mar 06, 2014
Passage: Romans 12:10-16
Duration: 57 mins 18 secs
"Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who's the fairest of them all?" This little snippet from a famous fairy tale shows us that we all love ourselves and think we're the best. Listen to this lesson to learn that our greatest need is to learn to love others, no exceptions even for those who mistreat and hate us. Impossible, you say? Discover the different kinds of love described in the Bible and which one we are commanded to have for others. Don't be discouraged by the lofty Christian character traits listed here. Instead realize that these virtues are developed in us by the Holy Spirit when we hang in there, not giving up but persevering through confession of sin, daily Bible reading, and a passion for obedience and for prayer.
Sun, May 25, 2014
Passage: Matthew 6:1-8 & Matthew 6:16-18
Duration: 56 mins 32 secs
"Hey! Look at me! Blow on that trumpet! Tell everyone I just dropped a lot in the offering plate." Listen to this lesson to learn how Jesus told His disciples to give, not just the act but the motivation behind the act. Notice what He promises about rewards. Understand how praying should be offered in private, never to show off what great prayer warriors we are. Find out the meaning and value of fasting. Affirm that God looks at the heart of each of us and that it's not what we do but why we do it that counts.
Sun, Jun 08, 2014
Passage: Matthew 6:9-13
Duration: 43 mins 8 secs
Are we living in the kingdom of God now or are we still looking forward to it? Listen to this lesson to learn how the Bible describes the 1,000 year literal reign of Christ on this earth at His triumphal second coming. According to Scripture see that when the kingdom is here we will see God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven. Understand that God's name will be hallowed by all people in the future kingdom. Conclude that believers today are to ask God to meet their daily needs and understand the very real danger of Satan enticing us to sin.
Tue, May 19, 2015
Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1
Duration: 59 mins 35 secs
Me? Write a prayer or a poem? That’s too hard! Listen to this lesson to see how Hannah’s happiness overflowed over all that God had done for her and she wrote this powerful prayer song. See how Hannah moves from the trauma in her own life to God’s ultimate victory over Satan. Find out who our three basic enemies are and realize that our enemies are God’s enemies. Begin seeing that everything that happens in our life is part of God’s grand design and that our happiness should never be based on the circumstances of our life.
Wed, Jun 17, 2015
Duration: 49 mins 46 secs
Dr. Dean's training on several advanced Logos features.
Wed, Jun 17, 2015
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 28 secs
Dr. Bruce Baker's first presentation for the 2015 Chafer Pastor's Conference
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Passage: Psalm 107:4-32
Duration: 54 mins 49 secs
Is it possible for us to know the reasons why God has allowed adversities in our life? Listen to this lesson to learn that during times of difficulty we need to trust God because we know in His infinite knowledge He is always working out His plans for our benefit. Find out that God’s faithful, loyal love is the theme of this psalm. See the many meanings of the word “wander” and how God solves the problem of those hungering and thirsting. Learn three ways God delivers us out of the storms of life when we call on Him.
Thu, Apr 19, 2018
Passage: 1 Peter 4:7
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 16 secs
In light of the fact that the end is near, how should we react? Wringing our hands and running scared? Listen to this lesson to learn that a high priority in our life should be our prayers. See that these prayers are to be based on clear thinking, being disciplined, and be Bible-based, all of which are a result of growing spiritually. Hear the progression of the order of events in the end times, including Jesus bringing all demonic powers into subjection. When events in the world start to overwhelm us, realize that prayer is designed to handle the problems of life.
Tue, Sep 25, 2018
Passage: Exodus 3 & Exodus 5
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 30 secs
Why have governments of the world throughout the ages feared Jews and Christians? Listen to this lesson to hear that who we worship becomes our ultimate authority. Hear about Moses’ and Aaron’s challenge to Egypt’s Pharaoh when they requested that the Israelites be allowed to worship in the wilderness. See how Daniel’s insistence on praying to God got him in trouble with the authorities. Find out what the name God said He should be called showed that He is a God who hears our prayers and intervenes in human history.
Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 & 1 Chronicles 17:16-27
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 19 secs
Have you ever wondered if there is a right way to pray to God? Listen to this lesson to learn about a prayer of King David’s which shows us thought-provoking elements of prayer. See the need for confession of our sins in order to cleanse ourselves. Find out the necessity for understanding God’s authority and our role as God’s servant. Consider what posture we should assume when we pray and if the Bible prescribes one. Know that we can bring the promises of God to Him in prayer and ask that they be fulfilled in our lives and the lives of others.