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DOCTRINE AND DISCERNMENT SERMONS

Biblical doctrine, theological testing, apologetics, and spiritual discernment.

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December 9, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

The New Testament Church & the Sabbath Question

In “The New Testament Church & the Sabbath Question,” Pastor Dean Odle introduces widespread confusion over church government, leadership gifts, and the functioning of a New Testament congregation. Second Timothy 4 frames the danger of people gathering teachers who satisfy their desires instead of enduring sound doctrine. The message develops its case chronologically from the biblical texts, examples, and applications heard in the sermon.

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December 9, 2023Dean Odle

Ephraim Awakening or Apostasy - Torah Observance vs. the Law of Christ

Pastor Dean Odle evaluates the so-called Ephraim awakening and argues that much of the modern Hebrew Roots or Torah-observant movement is apostasy rather than biblical restoration. He examines identity claims connecting Gentile Christians with the lost tribes of Israel, then asks whether the New Testament directs believers to Sinai or to the law of Christ. His controlling concern is that covenant identity and Mosaic practice not replace repentance, faith, and union with Jesus Christ.

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December 7, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Sunday Service after Creation Debate

In “Sunday Service after Creation Debate,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about faith, the authority of Scripture, biblical creation. Drawing especially from Psalm 92, Hebrews 11:3, Psalm 103, 2 Corinthians 12, the teaching emphasizes that biblical faith trusts God’s character and acts upon His promises. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that Scripture is presented as the standard for doctrine, discernment, and daily obedience.

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October 29, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Triggered by Truth

In “Triggered by Truth,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the authority of Scripture, faith, biblical creation. Drawing especially from 2 Timothy 3:16, Genesis 1, Revelation 6, Matthew 24, 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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October 22, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

The Rebirth & Regathering of Israel

In “The Rebirth & Regathering of Israel,” Pastor Dean Odle introduces the rebirth and regathering of Israel as a major biblical sign that must be evaluated through Scripture rather than political slogans. He distinguishes God’s prophetic purpose for the Jewish people from blanket approval of governments, rabbinic traditions, or unbelief in Jesus. The message develops its case chronologically from the biblical texts, examples, and applications heard in the sermon.

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October 15, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Believer or Follower?

In “Believer or Follower,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about faith, holiness, the authority of Scripture. Drawing especially from 2 Corinthians 13, John 17, Genesis 1:26, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, the teaching emphasizes that biblical faith trusts God’s character and acts upon His promises. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness.

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October 10, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

Wars & Rumors of War

Dean Odle connects the restoration of Israel and the escalating wars around it with Psalm 83, Ezekiel 38–39, Revelation 9, and Jeremiah 49. He argues that the return of Jewish people from many nations fulfills the prophets’ promised regathering and establishes the setting for a Russian-led Gog-Magog coalition to attack Israel in the latter years. Reading Revelation’s four angels at the Euphrates alongside modern geography and nuclear weapons, he presents a later conflict capable of killing a third of humanity as a literal future war rather than a purely symbolic event.

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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 25, 2023Pastor Dean Odle

I Stand Corrected

In “I Stand Corrected,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about family discipleship, holiness, prayer. Drawing especially from 2 Timothy 2:15, Revelation 3, 1 Chronicles 7, Matthew 7, the teaching emphasizes that faithfulness in the home requires instruction, loving correction, protection, and a consistent Christian example. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness.

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