WEEKLY MESSAGES

CHURCH AND MINISTRY SERMONS

Teaching focused on the church, pastoral and ministry leadership, worship, church order, and the work of ministry.

October 7, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Church History & Function #13 - Counterfeit Revival

In “Church History & Function #13 - Counterfeit Revival,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about revival, prayer, the condition of the church. Drawing especially from Timothy 3, Matthew 24, 1 Corinthians 11, 1 Corinthians 10, the teaching emphasizes that revival begins with repentance, renewed hunger for God, and practical obedience among His people. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that prayer expresses dependence on God and prepares believers to hear and obey Him.

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October 5, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Church History & Function #12 - The Key of David: Heart of Worship

In “Church History & Function #12 - The Key of David - Heart of Worship,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about worship, David’s example, the condition of the church. Drawing especially from Revelation 3, Deuteronomy 21, Psalm 80, Psalm 90, the teaching emphasizes that true worship centers on God and is expressed through reverence, surrender, and obedience. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that David’s choices are used to examine leadership, testing, repentance, and renewed dependence on God.

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October 3, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Church History & Function #9 - The Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit

In “Church History & Function #9 - The Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about gifts of the Holy Spirit, holiness, the Holy Spirit. Drawing especially from 1 Corinthians 14, 1 Corinthians 13, Acts 2, Acts 1, the teaching emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to build up the church and serve God’s purposes. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness.

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September 29, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Church History & Function #8 - Discerning God's Voice

In “Church History & Function #8 - Discerning God's Voice,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the Holy Spirit, holiness, the condition of the church. Drawing especially from John 10, John 16, John 17, Psalm 60, the teaching emphasizes that the Holy Spirit leads, equips, corrects, and strengthens believers who yield to God. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness.

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September 28, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Church History & Function #7 - Prayer & Revival

In “Church History & Function #7 - Prayer & Revival,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about prayer, revival, the condition of the church. Drawing especially from Acts 2, 1 Thessalonians 5, Psalm 127, Timothy 2, the teaching emphasizes that prayer expresses dependence on God and prepares believers to hear and obey Him. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that revival begins with repentance, renewed hunger for God, and practical obedience among His people.

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September 26, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Church History & Function #5 - The Roman Catholic Church

In “Church History & Function #5 - The Roman Catholic Church,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the condition of the church, idolatry and occult influence, faith. Drawing especially from Revelation 17, Revelation 14, Peter 5, Revelation 4, the teaching emphasizes that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that objects and practices tied to idolatry are treated as spiritual compromises that should be renounced.

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November 29, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Church of Jesus Part 2 - The Fivefold Ministry

In “The Church of Jesus Part 2 - The Fivefold Ministry,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the condition of the church, Bible prophecy, family discipleship. Drawing especially from Mark 16, Timothy 3, 1 Corinthians 12, Matthew 7, the teaching emphasizes that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that prophecy should produce discernment, readiness, and faithfulness rather than speculation alone.

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November 29, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

Fire & Grace Church Q&A

In “Fire & Grace Church Q&A,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the authority of Scripture, faith, angelic messengers. Drawing especially from Revelation 9, Matthew 24, Matthew 4, 2 Timothy 3:16, the teaching emphasizes that Scripture is presented as the standard for doctrine, discernment, and daily obedience. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that biblical faith trusts God’s character and acts upon His promises.

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November 16, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Prophetic Church

In “The Prophetic Church,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the condition of the church, Bible prophecy, family discipleship. Drawing especially from Romans 10, Revelation 18, Ephesians 4, Psalm 92, the teaching emphasizes that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that prophecy should produce discernment, readiness, and faithfulness rather than speculation alone.

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