Sunday, September 09, 2018
Passage: John 13:34-35
Series: Discipleship (2018)
Duration: 39 mins 29 secs
“Love Makes the World Go Round” The words of this song mirror the emphasis that is put on love, but what does the Bible say about it? Listen to this message to learn that Jesus ups the ante to His disciples by saying that we should love other believers as He loves us. Find out this includes the most obnoxious believer and comes only by walking by means of the Holy Spirit. See that this kind of love is the mark of a true disciple. Examine yourself to find how you love and treat other believers based on the Scriptural standard for love.
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Series: Dr. Dean One-Lesson Specials
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 58 secs
What does the Bible teach us about immigration and borders for a nation? Listen to this lesson to see that the Scriptures address these issues fully. See that there are basically two ways to interpret anything and that words in the Bible have meaning. Understand how the Bible explains the origin of human government and that its basic responsibility is to protect its citizens. Find out that liberals take verses that apply to individuals and use them as government mandates. Guard against the danger of misapplying compassion.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Passage: Matthew 15:29-39
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 50 mins 19 secs
Mother Theresa was honored for showing compassion to lepers. Listen to this lesson to see how God shows the greatest possible compassion to the human race by providing solutions to all our problems, including the problem of sin. See that bread often refers in the Bible to God’s ability to feed us both physically and spiritually. Learn the meaning of common grace and how to depend on God for all our needs.
Sunday, August 09, 2015
Passage: Matthew 15:21-28
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 49 mins 34 secs
How do you treat repulsive and unlikeable people? Listen to this lesson to learn that Jesus taught His disciples to take the gospel to these people and show God’s lovingkindnesses to them. Find out what Jesus did to help the Canaanite woman and what He meant when He referred to her as a dog. Gain a clear understanding of demon possession and two Greek words used for it. Remember that we, as disciples, are to take the gospel to everyone on the basis of God’s mercy.
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.
Sunday, November 02, 2014
Passage: Matthew 10:1-8
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 43 mins 31 secs
The King has come! Accept him as your Messiah and He will establish His kingdom on earth! Listen to this lesson to learn that when Jesus was on earth He offered His Kingdom to the Jews but the religious leaders rejected Him as their Messiah. Hear about the 12 men first called disciples and later apostles who were sent out to proclaim His message. Understand the deep compassion Jesus felt, showing His mercy and grace for the undeserving. Accept that this grace is extended to all of us.
Sunday, February 02, 2014
Passage: Matthew 5:7
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 46 mins 47 secs
Does it almost break your heart to see TV ads about abused and suffering pets? Listen to this lesson to learn the difference between true compassion and the false variety. Find out whose responsibility it is to help those suffering. Discover that when government promises to limit the consequences of people's bad decisions it also limits the outcomes of people making good decisions. Find out what first century Pharisees thought about tax collectors and how Jesus pointed out that a mental attitude of compassion was superior to the performance of religious rituals with no internal reality.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Passage: Proverbs 10
Series: Proverbs (2013)
Duration: 51 mins 51 secs
"Wake up! Boss is coming! Better get busy!" Are these familiar sounds where you work? Listen to this lesson to see if you measure up as a wise worker. Learn how the Word of God is the path to lasting wealth and why it's not the size of your bank balance but what's in your soul that counts. Discover the only thing you can take with you when you die.