 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.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Passage: 1 Kings 11:36-14:31 & 1 Kings 16:29-18:40
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 56 mins 17 secs
• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Davidic Dynasty
• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Jerusalem Temple
What happened in Israel that caused it to split into two kingdoms? Listen to this message to hear about a tax revolt that ended in ten tribes becoming the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and leaving the Southern Kingdom to basically Judah and the House of David. Find out how the king of the Northern Kingdom built two worship centers in defiance of God's commands and about an altar being split in two and the significance of that event.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 32:1-47 & 1 Kings 3-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 46 secs
• What Happened After Solomon Turned from God?
• Sanctification Lessons from the Life of Solomon
• Remaining Loyal to God in a Mixed Culture
What caused Solomon who had been given wisdom and untold blessings by God to rebel? Listen to this message to learn that Solomon did not follow God's commands in marriage and allowed his many wives to influence him to worship their demonic idols. Find out what it means to be unequally yoked together in marriage. Hear a number of lessons from Solomon's life that can help us to not become followers of the prevailing culture instead of following God.
Sunday, September 08, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:21
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 42 mins 36 secs
Are we ever justified in disobeying a legitimate authority? Listen to this message to find out that God has established authority and it is not inherently bad. See what circumstances have to be that mean we are not to obey even as we accept the consequences. Hear about an example of this in the Book of Daniel. Find out that leaders are to help those under them to be better at what they do.
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.