Bible Studies

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Class Codes
[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

Messages with tag - Spiritual toughness

101 - What IS a Spiritually Tough Mindset? [B]
Thursday, July 10, 2025
by Robert Dean
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).

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51 - Hope and Endurance [B]
Thursday, February 16, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 5:3-5
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 55 mins 15 secs
Hope is a process, developed, not given in total at salvation. Hope is a present reality based on a future promise, our assured destiny. Hope stands firm in adversity. Adversity is the building block of Christian character. How can there be joy in adversity? Confidence in God’s promises and His long-term plan produces a mentality of joy. Hope grows through revelation, the disclosure and unveiling of fuller knowledge through His Word. Fuller knowledge develops into an intimate relationship with God through an understanding of the all sufficiency of His attributes. Discover the joy in the certainty of His promises and the motivation to stand firm no matter what circumstances deliver.
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