Thursday, October 13, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & 1 John
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 13 secs
What’s wrong with the advice in most Christian books on how to have a happy marriage? Listen to this lesson to learn that biblical love is supernatural and comes by means of walking in the Holy Spirit. See that our model is the love Jesus displayed on the Cross when He died to save us from our sins. Review what we learn from 1 John on love by learning a number of principles. Realize that the only way we can keep God’s mandates is to first know and study them.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:10-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 7 secs
What does it mean to live your life with a view to eternity? Listen to this lesson to learn what believers can expect in the future. Find out what the Bema Seat of Christ is and why what we do with our time today is important. See what the fruits of righteousness are and whether all believers are overcomers. View a timeline of future events designed to motivate the choice of your priorities today.
Thursday, November 03, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 27 secs
What is the main idea in the book of Philippians? Listen to this message to learn the major themes and the Apostle Paul’s personal applications in his own life. Hear as Paul describes the adverse things that have happened to him and how they all turned out for the advancement of the gospel message. See that although others were disturbed when he was arrested, he kept a calm mental attitude that led his guards to become interested in the gospel message and gave his fellow believers confidence and boldness. Understand that we must strive to keep our focus on God’s plan for our life and not on our own desires and ambitions.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 38 secs
What is the gospel? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Greek word for gospel refers to the proclamation of good news. Find out what this good news is and how it involves Christ’s substitutionary death on the Cross. Hear a number of false definitions for the gospel and the true biblical meaning. Hear the many facets of the gospel and how much is necessary for one to believe in order to be saved.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 36 secs
What does Jesus tell Nicodemus is necessary for him to be saved? Listen to this message to continue our study of what the gospel is and what people need to know in order to trust in Christ as their Savior. Find out what is meant by Jesus when He refers to the bronze snake on a pole that shows volition is what is important. See that repentance is never required. As you are proclaiming the gospel message to someone, help them to understand that they need to believe personally in Christ.
Thursday, December 22, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 18 secs
How content are you with your life just as it is? Listen to this message to hear about a new believer named Simon who wanted Peter’s spiritual gift and tried to buy it. Find out Peter’s rebuke of him and Simon’s response. Continue with our study of what elements need to be in the proclamation of the gospel and hear the content of Phillip’s message to the Ethiopian eunuch. Gain an understanding of the core elements needed for someone to trust in Christ as their Savior.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-24 & Acts
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 14 secs
When we believe in Christ as our Savior does it always make us feel good? Listen to this lesson to find out what role, if any, emotion plays in the gospel. Find out what elements the Apostles included in their proclamations of the gospel and see if Christ’s death on the Cross is one of these. Review the story of Peter’s vision that made him understand what food restrictions were for Gentile believers. Use the insights gained in this lesson when you are witnessing to unbelievers around you.
If you'd like to read the article Dr. Dean referenced from the American Thinker, you can find it here.
Thursday, January 05, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14 & Galatians 1:1-8
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 2 secs
What are the key ideas that make up the good news? Listen to this lesson to see that the core of the gospel message must always be on who Jesus Christ is and what He did. Hear Paul strongly expressing what he thinks of those Galatians who have turned from the true gospel to a false one. Find out what Paul proclaimed in Antioch in Pisidia at the synagogue and how his message involved Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Message also includes Acts 13:14-41
Thursday, January 19, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 33 secs
When your plans are changed or interrupted, are you upset? Listen to this message to learn about the Apostle Paul’s attitude when he was put in jail and not able to do his usual ministry. Hear the encouragement he gives believers to see that in spite of that, God’s plan was working out to greater progress of the gospel. Find out who the Praetorian Guard were and why Rome is the most likely place of his imprisonment. See two different types proclaiming the gospel and Paul’s reaction to them.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:15-19
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 56 secs
How should we respond to those who have wrong motives in presenting the gospel? Listen to this lesson to see how the Apostle Paul rejoiced when the gospel was proclaimed accurately even by those who did it from envy and rivalry. Find out that Paul’s attitude is an example of magnifying Christ and see what that looks like in the life of a mature believer.