Thursday, February 02, 2023
Passage: Philippians 1:20-24
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 6 secs
Stop and take a moment to honestly answer this question: What is the focus of your life? Listen to this penetrating and valuable lesson about living a life that magnifies and glorifies Christ and makes certain you will not be ashamed at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Find out a number of principles of being occupied with Christ that include studying the Word of God. Hear the story of a blind woman who learned the right end goal and wrote a magnificent song illustrating the means of accomplishing this.
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:9 & John 13:34-35
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 3 secs
What does it mean for our love to abound? Listen to this lesson to learn that when we first trust in Christ as our Savior we have very little understanding of what biblical love is and it is only through gaining knowledge of the Word of God and discernment that we come to understand it. Begin a study of seven passages of Scripture that discuss love beginning with what it means to be a disciple. Be challenged to apply three important lessons from the parable of the Good Samaritan.
During this message Dr. Dean referenced a document by Walt Kaiser, The Law As God’s Gracious Guidance for the Promotion of Holiness.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Passage: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 & 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Series: Discipleship (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 54 secs
Is your life being transformed by the Word of God? Listen to this lesson to review several questions asking what you are willing to faithfully be and do to become a disciple of Christ. Be challenged by seeing how many days you have left to live so you can redeem the time. See the importance of managing the financial resources God has given you. Find out about three tithes mandated by the Mosaic Law. As a Church Age believer enjoy the privilege of freely giving back gifts to God from what He has first given you.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Passage: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Series: Discipleship (2018)
Duration: 50 mins 49 secs
When was the last time you said no to something you wanted in order to serve God better? Listen to this lesson to learn that self mastery is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Find out what being a steward means. See the importance Scripture places on us being faithful. Accept that everything we have has been given us by God and as we walk by means of the Holy Spirit, we can live purposefully for the glory of God.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Passage: Luke 14:25-33
Series: Discipleship (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 40 secs
Do you have to give up much of what you love in life in order to become Christ’s disciple? Liven to this lesson to see that it’s a matter of setting your priorities. Love for Christ must come before family, fortune, and even your own desires. Find out what Jesus meant by “hating” family and self. See that obedience to God’s mandates are a barometer of our love for Him. After you accept Christ as your Savior be prepared to face many decisions that involve the cost of following God.
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Passage: Luke 9:23-25 & Luke 9:57-62
Series: Discipleship (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 3 secs
Is it legalism when we are told we should obey the commands of God found in the Bible? Listen to this lesson to learn that obeying God’s commands should be done willingly as a resposne to God's grace and not to merit God’s blessings. Learn the importance of learning to deny our selfish desires and walk by means of the Spirit. Find out about four categories of believers who give excuses why they can’t become disciples. Challenge yourself to become a committed, consistent disciple for all of your life.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Passage: Matthew 19:13 & Matthew 18-19
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 50 mins 23 secs
Why is it important to know the context of a Bible passage? Listen to this lesson to hear eleven reasons why we need to understand that Matthew is emphasizing Jesus teaching His disciples how to follow Him. Find out what part forgiveness plays in this passage and the fact that children had no status in their culture. If you decide you want to follow Jesus as His disciple, keep in mind that you must forgive others and not worry about your own importance.
Sunday, September 06, 2015
Passage: Matthew 16:21-27
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 33 secs
How much are you willing to suffer for your Christian beliefs? The news is full of stories about persecution against Christians. Listen to this lesson to learn what Biblical attitudes we should adopt to prepare us. See what Jesus told His disciples about His death, burial, and resurrection and Peter’s arrogant reaction. Since God has promised us He has provided a way to handle all suffering, we need to decide if we are willing to accept these difficulties and trials. Learn that the path to real life is giving up what we want in order to obey God and gain eternal rewards.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Passage: John 10:22-42 & Luke 13:22-17:10
Series: 2014 Disciple Makers Multiplied (DM2)
Duration: 52 mins 20 secs
Final Preparation of the Disciples. Pages 121L - 126F of the Student Manual
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Passage: Matthew 14:13-21
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 56 mins 17 secs
If we want to love everyone as Jesus commanded, do we have to approve of things we believe are wrong? Listen to this lesson to learn six principles on how we can reach those who are resistant to God’s truth. While we recognize that we are insufficient to meet many obstacles we face in life, see that God provides what we need today just as Jesus fed the five thousand with two fish and five loaves of bread. As we focus on God’s mission for our life, recognize that we are not to be conformed to this world or pressured into giving up what we believe.
