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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Messages with tag - Discipleship

05 - Are We Willing to Count the Cost?
Sun, Aug 26, 2018
by Robert Dean
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.
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08 - Are We Willing to Use the Resources God Has Given us According to God’s Priorities and Purposes? - Part 1
Sun, Sep 16, 2018
by Robert Dean
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.
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09 - Are We Willing to Use the Resources God Has Given us According to God’s Priorities and Purposes? - Part 2
Sun, Sep 23, 2018
by Robert Dean
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.
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18 - The Centrality of Love [B]
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
by Robert Dean
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.

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32 - How to Focus on Christ [B]
Thu, Feb 02, 2023
by Robert Dean
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.
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