Sunday, March 16, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 John 5:14-15
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 19 mins 8 secs
How confident are you that God answers prayer? Listen to our memory verse for today to learn that God promises He listens to believers when they trust Him. If we get involved in false beliefs or we fail to confess our sins or do not walk by means of the Holy Spirit God may say no to our requests or have us wait a while for the answer we want. We can trust that God knows what we need to grow spiritually at all times.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 41 secs
The Bible says God is holy and believers are to be holy, too. What does that mean? Listen to this message to hear a biblical definition of holy. Find out it does not mean being moral or good, but refers to being "set apart." Listen to an enlightening true story of St. Patrick and learn that, contrary to popular belief, he was not an Irishman but a missionary to the Irish. See if the stories of him ridding Ireland of snakes is a myth or fact and appreciate that devotion to God was his outstanding characteristic.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 56 secs
Note that Dr. Dean skipped the review Lesson #31 - Faith in Action III. You'll find the Interlocked Lesson #32 in the Text: notes link below.
What was happening in the world in the years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament? Listen to this lesson to hear how God was preparing the world for Jesus' arrival in the "fullness of time." It was a period of peace and some of the people were back in the land of Israel worshiping in the Second Temple which had been renovated by Herod. See how Jesus grew up in Nazareth and John the Baptist announced Him, calling Him the Lamb of God. Find out some of the reasons Jesus was rejected by the Jews as their promised Messiah.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 26 secs
What is the Rapture and when will it occur? Listen to this message to learn that the Rapture is said to be imminent, which means it could happen at any minute. Find out what imminency does not mean as well as what it does. Learn a number of reasons why the Bible indicates the Rapture will occur before the seven-year Tribulation and will occur immediately after the dead believers in Christ are resurrected. In light of this, be encouraged to be ready by focusing on your spiritual growth and your daily walk by means of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Isaiah 40:29
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 21 mins 57 secs
Are you weak and struggling to handle life's adversities? Our verse for today answers the question of the source of the power we need. God is that source because of His omnipotence. He created everything and He is our strength. Turn to Him and He will answer your needs.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 49 secs
What does it mean to be positionally sanctified? Listen to this message to learn that when anyone trusts Christ as his Savior he has a new identity and has been cleansed and set apart. Find out three purposes why Christ gave Himself for the Church. See the meaning of being washed by the water of the Word. As believers we have a daily choice of either living according to our old identity or living as our new identity in Christ.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 21:8-11 & John 8:56-59
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 40 secs
What happened when the Messiah arrived on this earth and what was the response of the Jews? Listen to this lesson to learn how many of them were not expecting a Savior who suffered, but a political ruler. See that one of the problems at that time were the Pharisees who put rigid, legalistic “fences” around the Mosaic Law to try to prevent themselves from breaking them. Follow along Jesus’ beginning ministry as He and His disciples traveled through Israel. Hear an answer to the question of what happens to those “who have never heard about God.”
Thursday, March 27, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 54 secs
Do you worry a lot about every little thing that is happening or could happen? Listen to this message to learn that believers who trust in Christ are commanded not to worry. To obey this we must daily confess sins, study the Bible, practice spiritual skills, and take our concerns to God in prayer. This will result in having peace that goes beyond any human understanding.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 16:33
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 18 mins 40 secs
Is your life full of problems? There are all kinds of troubles and trials we face. Our memory verse today is a promise that when we are walking by the Spirit we can have peace and joy despite these problems common to all mankind. What's the reason for this assurance? Watch to find out what Jesus has already done!
Sunday, March 30, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 49 secs
What is the "Bride of Christ"? Listen to this message to learn that during the current Church Age all believers are part of the body of Christ and are the Bride of Christ. Find out which Scriptures teach this and what it means to us. See that it refers to the way Christ loves believers and cares for them. During our lifetimes Christ is preparing us for the Marriage Feast of the Lamb by cleansing us and readying us to be presented as a glorious Church without spot or blemish to the Father. As a result we are to focus on serving Christ rather than only our own wants and wishes.