 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.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Passage: Exodus 13:14
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 17 mins 1 sec
Did you know that te most repeated command in the Bible is to not be afraid? When we start fearing anything we should focus on God's promises and remember that He is always protecting and fighting for us.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 22 secs
What is a carnal Christian? Listen to this message to hear a definition and learn there are people who believe Christians cannot be carnal. Find out three things that the Apostle Paul says characterize these enemies of the Cross, including their focus on things on this earth instead of eternal values. See the difference between the natural man and the regenerate man who has received a human spirit.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13 & 2 Samuel 1:1-12:31
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 51 secs
• Anointed king
• King David Brought the Ark of God to Jerusalem
• Yahweh made an unconditional covenant with David
What can we learn from contrasting King Saul's and King David's reigns over Israel? Listen to this lesson to learn how Saul failed and David was successful because he respected authority and obeyed God the majority of the time. Find out that David was a mighty warrior and a skilled musician who wrote many of the psalms and had a desire to please God. Learn about the details of the five covenants, one of which was temporary.
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Psalm 103
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 57 mins 40 secs
How can the hymns we sing as a congregation glorify God? Listen to this message to learn that the hymns are to showcase who God is and what He does as the most important part of the hymn. Although we will never have perfect worship, we should aim to the lofty goal of glorifying God. Hear five standards for our worship music and see how they should show doctrinal development as the psalms do.
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Passage: Isaiah 26:3-4
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 17 mins 33 secs
Do you long to be completely peaceful no matter what is happening in your life? Our memory verses today tell us that as long as we keep on minds focused on God and not our fears we can have that perfect peace.
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.
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