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, September 08, 2024
Passage: Psalm 27:1 & Psalm 27:5
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 16 mins 21 secs
Did you know fear was the initial emotion Adam and Eve felt after they had disobeyed God? Our two memory verses today remind us God is always with us and we can depend on Him. When you feel a wave of fear, ask God for His deliverance.
Thursday, September 05, 2024
Passage: Philippians 4:2
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 46 secs
What is the core characteristic that demonstrates we are growing believers? Listen to this message to learn that when we love one another as Christ loves us, we are showing our belief in Christ. Accept that all believers will have people testing to give us an opportunity to apply these mandates for the Christian life. Hear a number of examples of how Christians are to love one another when they are walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, September 01, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & Philippians 2:4-11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 40 secs
Do you struggle with submitting to others or do you insist on getting your own way? Listen to this lesson to learn that the issue is our obedience to God. Hear the ultimate example of submission when Christ humbled Himself and became obedient even to going to the Cross to die for our sins. Understand that the fear of God is another way of expressing our submission.
Sunday, September 01, 2024
Passage: 2 Timothy 1:7
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 20 mins 23 secs
When we feel fear growing inside us we need to remember it is coming from our sin nature and not from God. Studying God's Word and memorizing verses when walking by means of the Holy Spirit is what gives us power and love and a sound mind that can handle fear in our lives.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 8 secs
Are you standing firm in your faith no matter what the circumstances of your life are at the present time? Listen to this message to hear reasons why we should stand fast, how to be steadfast, and what the results will be. Understand that as believers we are partners with other believers in the ministry of the gospel. See how these others are our joy and our crown and lean on the sufficiency of God's Word for answers to life's questions.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 32:1-47 & 1 Kings 3:1-11:0
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 11 secs
• Asked God for Wisdom: What is Wisdom?
• Solomon's Legacy
• Solomon Built and Dedicated the Temple
What is biblical wisdom and how can it be acquired? Listen to this lesson to hear how biblical wisdom differs from human wisdom. Learn how Solomon requested this wisdom from God and was one of the most brilliant and wise men who ever lived. Contrast Lady Wisdom with Lady Foolishness in the Book of Proverbs and see the rich legacy Solomon left behind. Hear the fascinating statistics of the logistics of sacrificing cattle and sheep at the Temple.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:20
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 55 secs
Are you thankful to God the Father for other believers in your life? Listen to this message to hear a number of examples of the Apostle Paul giving thanks to God for other believers in his prayers. See specific things he mentioned about them, their love, their faith, their study of the Word of God, and how they had been a help to him. Realize that these are the characteristics that should be increasing in all believers.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 20:3-4
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 18 mins 13 secs
Do you ever tremble from intense fear? Our verse today was spoken by Moses when he was giving the people of Israel instructions from God. We can only learn to be calm in the face of fear when we know God has always delivered His people in the past from the things that plagued them.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 35 secs
Are you wallowing around in the cesspool of the world system or are you focusing on the Word of God and growing spiritually? Listen to this message to learn you have the choice to either pattern your thinking after the trends of this world and get sucked into pagan values or to spend your time aligning your choices with God's will, remembering that as a Christian your citizenship is in Heaven.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13 & 2 Samuel 1:1-12:31
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 55 secs
• Adultery and Murder: Confession, Forgiveness, Consequences
• David a Model King
• Three Sanctification Lessons
• How to Have Faith and Confidence in God
After trusting in Christ for salvation we still sin. Listen to this lesson to learn from King David's life how to deal with our sin so we can resume our partnership with God and our spiritual growth. Find out the three stages in restoration from sin and how no matter what sins David committed, he always had a heart for the Lord. Understand the meaning of repentance and cleansing and the necessity of trusting God's Word.