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DOCTRINE AND DISCERNMENT SERMONS

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

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July 5, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

Religious Pride

In “Religious Pride,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about pride and humility, the condition of the church, prayer. Drawing especially from Romans 12, Romans 7, 1 Corinthians 10, Luke 18, the teaching emphasizes that spiritual pride blinds people to correction, while humility receives truth and depends on God. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise.

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July 5, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

Resurrection from the Dead

In “Resurrection from the Dead,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about faith, the resurrection, salvation. Drawing especially from Romans 10, 1 Corinthians 15, Romans 7, Psalm 39, the teaching emphasizes that biblical faith trusts God’s character and acts upon His promises. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that Christ’s resurrection establishes the believer’s hope and the certainty of God’s final victory.

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July 5, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

Obtaining the Glory of God

In “Obtaining the Glory of God,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the glory of God, the condition of the church, prayer. Drawing especially from Hebrews 8, 1 Chronicles 5, John 14, the teaching emphasizes that God’s glory exposes sin, deepens reverence, and changes those who seek His presence. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise.

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June 28, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Soulish Christian (Part 1)

In “The Soulish Christian (Part 1),” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the soulish life, the authority of Scripture, holiness. Drawing especially from 1 Thessalonians 5, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Corinthians 14, John 4, the teaching emphasizes that natural emotion and self-directed reasoning must yield to the Holy Spirit and the mind of Christ. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that Scripture is presented as the standard for doctrine, discernment, and daily obedience.

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June 21, 2022Dean Odle

Gut Check Time

Dean Odle calls Fire & Grace Church to examine whether its members still possess the hunger, endurance, and commitment needed for revival. Beginning with Proverbs 26:20 and the image of keeping wood on a fire, he recounts his conversion and ministry journey, contrasts a Spirit-led church with merely institutional Christianity, and stresses the importance of spiritual fathers, sound preaching, prayer, and faithful local-church participation. The sermon challenges believers who appreciate the language of spiritual gifts or revival but remain unwilling to accept correction, responsibility, and the daily work required to sustain a congregation.

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June 21, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Way to Hell

In “The Way to Hell,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about eternal judgment, the authority of Scripture, biblical love. Drawing especially from Revelation 3, Hebrews 3, the teaching emphasizes that the reality of final judgment gives urgency to repentance, salvation, and faithful witness. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that Scripture is presented as the standard for doctrine, discernment, and daily obedience.

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June 21, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Seven Spirits of God

In “The Seven Spirits of God,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about holiness, the Holy Spirit, baptism. Drawing especially from 1 Thessalonians 5:23, John 16, Revelation 4, Revelation 4:5, the teaching emphasizes that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that the Holy Spirit leads, equips, corrects, and strengthens believers who yield to God.

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June 21, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Point of No Return

In “The Point of No Return,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about prayer, repentance, the condition of the church. Drawing especially from Deuteronomy 11, Deuteronomy 32, Isaiah 13, Malachi 4, 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 repentance involves turning from known sin and bringing conduct into agreement with God’s word.

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June 21, 2022Pastor Dean Odle

The Glory of God

In “The Glory of God,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the glory of God, the condition of the church, prayer. Drawing especially from Psalm 63, Psalm 16, Isaiah 66, Exodus 13, the teaching emphasizes that God’s glory exposes sin, deepens reverence, and changes those who seek His presence. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise.

Doctrine and DiscernmentSalvation and the GospelChristian LivingSpiritual Warfare
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