Thursday, December 22, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 5:1 & Isaiah 7-9
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 20 secs
Sunday, September 22, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 1:18-24 & Luke 1:26-35
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 50 mins 59 secs
"What's in a name?" Shakespeare wrote. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Listen to this lesson to learn the remarkable significance of the name of Jesus and how it was prophesied over 700 years before His birth. Find out the reason for His miraculous conception by a creative act of the Holy Spirit rather than the result of Mary and Joseph having sex. See how the adoration of Mary is related to pagan practices and how the title, Son of God, indicates that Jesus, although fully human, shares all of the attributes of Deity.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Isaiah 9:6
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 24 secs
Christmas! What is it to you? A time of happiness and thankfulness or is it filled with stress and debt and even despair? Listen to this lesson to learn about a time that parallels our own, when everything was collapsing and people were despondent. Evil was rampant in the land and demonic wisdom ruled. In the midst of this darkness came a man named Isaiah with an astonishing message of hope and true cheer. He told of a coming Messiah named Emmanuel, meaning God with us. Learn four titles given to the Messiah and the rich meaning of each which we can apply in our own lives now. Understand the importance of accepting the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ, and His work on the Cross to save us from our sins. See how you can be assured that your life counts and that you can enjoy the true meaning of Christmas as you learn and apply the Word of God.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 59 mins 13 secs
While the Christmas story is simple enough for even small children to delight in, there are many questions about the Messiah that the Bible must be studied to understand. If you enjoy unraveling conundrums, listen to this lesson to hear about four puzzling questions. First, learn about the promised seed and whether or not Jesus fulfills the prophecies. Then understand why Joseph cannot be either the legal or biological father of the humanity of Jesus. Delve into the question of how God can become a man and why the Messiah is called a stumbling block. The take-away from this lesson is that the questions of life can only be resolved by faith in Jesus Christ alone for eternal salvation.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: Isaiah 9:6-7
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 39 secs
In the midst of parties, family gatherings, and presents, have you taken a moment to think about the true meaning of Christmas? Listen to this lesson to learn about biblical Messianic prophecies of a Savior who would come to earth someday. Just as things are now, the times were chaotic and the people were under great fear for the future when a babe was born in Bethlehem. See that the purpose was that He would save us from our sins and someday bring the world peace that everyone longs for. Learn how you can have that promised hope and joy now by trusting in the greatest gift ever given, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sunday, December 10, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 10:24-26 & Daniel 8
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 45 mins 38 secs
What is Hanukkah and did Jesus celebrate it when He was on earth? Listen to this message to learn the historical background and origin of Hanukkah. Find out who the Judaeans were and what the questions they asked Jesus meant. Ask yourself whether you believe that Jesus is the promised Messiah who forgives our sins.
Sunday, December 17, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 2:10-14
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 53 mins 34 secs
How can we be made right before God and what does Christmas have to do with that? Hear eight insightful principles explaining the significance of the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ, the Messiah. Understand God’s grace solution to man’s sin problem. Don’t wait. Now is the day to trust in Christ for righteousness, forgiveness, and eternal life.
Sunday, December 24, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 2:12
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 53 mins 20 secs
How can we be certain that Jesus is the Savior that was promised? Listen to this message to learn about signs that the prophets foretold must be fulfilled by the coming Messiah. Hear details about eight of these signs beginning with the prophecy that His would be a virgin birth and where the birth would take place. Marvel at the amazing probability that Jesus fulfilled these and many more and trust in Him as your Savior.