 Role: Pastor |
Dr. Robert L. Dean, Jr. is pastor of West Houston Bible Church in Houston, Texas.
Before coming to West Houston Bible Church, Dr. Dean was the Pastor of Preston City Bible Church in Preston, Connecticut. Prior to that he had served churches in both the Dallas and Houston, Texas areas and has over 35 years of pastoral experience.
Dr. Dean is a much sought after Bible teacher both in the United States and overseas. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Faith Evangelical Seminary and is the Chairman of the Governing Board for Chafer Theological Seminary.
Dr. Dean trained for the ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Th.M. in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies and later returned to pursue a Ph.D. in theological studies with an emphasis in Historical Theology. He also earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas (1987) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Faith Evangelical Seminary (2002). In 1988 he was recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America, and in 1989 was listed in the Who's Who in American Christian Leadership.
His academic training in Greek, Hebrew, theology, philosophy, and history enables him to study the Bible in the original languages and show how these eternal truths are as vital today as always.
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & 1 Samuel 8-15
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 8 secs
1) Only God can provide real security and assurance
2) Though Israel rejected God, God remained faithful
Why did God reject Saul as king over Israel? Listen to this message to find out why Saul failed as Israel's first king. See that Saul thought his ways were as good as what God required of a king and so he disobeyed Him. Learn that all of us have the same tendency to seek what pleases us and makes us comfortable rather than following what we learn we are to do in God’s Word. Find out what sanctification is and how to grow spiritually.
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 13 mins 17 secs
When you need to make an important decision, where do you turn for guidance? Our memory verses today tell us our starting point should always be to turn to the Lord and trust in Him rather than have confidence in others or in political solutions.
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Colossians 3:16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 52 secs
How can you, as a believer, keep from being influenced by the subtle influence of the world around you? Listen to this message to hear a definition of the world system and find out what forms it and what opposes it. See the importance of having standards that will stand firm in the worst of a pagan culture. Examine two contemporary hymns and compare them in several ways to classic high culture hymns of the past ages.
Thursday, August 01, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 50 secs
Can a believer live according to his or her sin nature and not walk by means of the Holy Spirit? Listen to this message to see that believers have a choice to live their lives in a way that pleases the Lord or follow the lusts of their sin natures. Find out what Lordship salvation teaches about production of fruit in the spiritual life.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & Deuteronomy 17:14-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 51 secs
Why does God allow Israel to fulfill their demand to have a king over them? Listen to this message to gain an understanding of God's design for governments and the way they should rule. Hear four prohibitions for a king and one requirement that, if followed, would have assured righteousness in the nation. Learn about the enigmatic figure of Melchizedek and how he is a type of the Messiah.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Dr. Dean did not teach this lesson but suggests that you review it and go through the exercises for your own benefit.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Series: KHCB Radio Prayer Time Devotionals
Duration: 16 mins 32 secs
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Colossians 3:16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 54 secs
How influenced are you by the world system? If you’re not sure, listen to this message and take a little pop quiz to see what is influencing your thinking. To counter this constant barrage of worldly information, have your thinking transformed by the Holy Spirit as you learn the standards of God’s Word and worship Him in a God- and Christ-centered way that reflects His majesty.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Passage: Hebrews 13:5
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 22 mins 29 secs
Have you ever been abandoned by someone? God has promised He will never leave us or forsake us. It's important not to love and rely on our money or to worry about the future but to trust in God's protection .
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 58 secs
What key patterns does the Apostle Paul want us to imitate? Listen to this message to learn that as we mature spiritually we should have unity in our thoughts and actions that come from the Word of God. Hear the chronological order of a number of passages where Paul encourages believers to imitate him as he is imitating Christ. Find out that the goal is to walk in love so we will be worthy of our calling.
