Thursday, August 14, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:10-13
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 42 secs
Would you like to learn the secret of being happy and satisfied no matter the circumstances of your life? Listen to this message to find out how the Apostle Paul could say he was content no matter what horrendous circumstances he was in, which included beatings, ship wrecks, and imprisonment. See that when our happiness is built on God's Word and not depending on our own self-sufficiency we, too, can find this contentment. Be challenged to diligently pursue contentment which is a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit and trusting God's promises to provide your needs.
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 38 secs
Are you giving out of grace or guilt? Trace the biblical foundation for giving from the Old Testament tithe to New Testament generosity. Learn why the Church is not under a mandate to tithe and why percentage-based giving distorts the doctrine of grace. See how Paul uses the Philippians’ support as a model for spiritual partnership. Examine how Jesus taught that giving is a matter between the believer and the Lord and not a public performance. Understand that true giving is a result of spiritual growth, not a substitute for it. Discover what it means to give freely, purposefully, and joyfully.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 25 secs
As a believer, should we tithe, which means to give a tenth of our income, to Christian ministries? Listen to this illuminating message to begin a study of biblical giving. Begin at the Old Testament and find out how tithing was instituted in the Mosaic Law. Learn that it was only one of three offerings to be made by the Israelites. See the difference between mandatory and free will offerings. Find out how Christ abolished the Law and that in the present age we have a completely different standard for giving based on our thinking.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 3 secs
What is it that prevents us from clear biblical thinking? Listen to this message to realize that we live in a world with wrong thinking and daily struggle with ignoring it. Hear a number of examples of how this human viewpoint surrounds us and in our own power we automatically deflect to those thoughts and emotions. Learn the standards for our thinking that are listed in the Bible that include rejoicing in God's goodness to us. See that when we walk by means of the Holy Spirit and study God's Word worry and anxiety will no longer be our mindset.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:4-10 & 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 36 secs
Do you have a tough spiritual mental attitude that makes you determined to stick with spiritual growth no matter what the obstacles? Listen to this message to learn that this is developed by changing your thinking from human viewpoint to divine viewpoint. To do this you must spend time in learning the Word of God and applying what you learn. It is only possible when walking by means of the Holy Spirit. If you have been longing for more peace in your life, this lesson will go a long ways toward showing you the path to reach that goal.
Regarding Dr. Dean's comment about Clint Eastwood – he realized he had been misinformed about Clint Eastwood's condition and that he is still amongst us on Earth (as of 7/15/25).
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 14 secs
At times are you a little unsure how you should pray? Listen to this definitive message on the subject of prayer to learn that you should first confess any personal sins to God so you are in a right relationship with Him. Following confession, express your gratitude to God for all He has done for you, naming His divine attributes. Last, pray for yourself and others using the categories listed here. For examples of effective prayers, read the book of Psalms and Paul's prayers in the New Testament epistles.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7 & Acts 4:24-31
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 42 secs
Would you like to be challenged in your prayer life by hearing an Apostolic prayer in Acts 4? Listen to this message to hear how Peter and John were told not to preach the gospel by the Jewish leaders. In their prayer they call on the God of creation and ask for focus to do His will. Near the end of the message hear three examples of perseverance in prayer and the reasons why these prayers weren't being answered.
Thursday, June 05, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7 & Matthew 6:5-15
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 9 secs
Should we pray the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples to pray, which is usually known as the Lord's prayer? Listen to this lesson to learn seven categories we should be focusing on in our prayers beginning with the fact that we are to always address our prayers to God the Father. Hear the meaning of various phrases in this prayer in order to learn how to pray more effectively and biblically.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7 & Matthew 6:1-13
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 55 mins 46 secs
Ever wondered if prayer matters when God already knows everything? Learn why prayer is essential for growing your relationship with Him. See how Daniel confessed for a nation, how Jesus corrected showy prayer habits, and how faith moved a Gentile woman. Discover what it means to pray God's way—with reverence, purpose, and truth.
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 59 mins 52 secs
What is the connection between cleansing from sin and forgiving one another? Listen to this message to learn that sin separates us from God and when we sin, as believers, we are to name our sins to God to be forgiven. In turn, we are to forgive others. Find out we are to walk in the light as God is in the light and that our post-salvation sins are not automatically forgiven after we have trusted in Christ as our Savior. Enjoy fellowship with God as we move toward spiritual maturity.
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