WEEKLY MESSAGES

DOCTRINE AND DISCERNMENT SERMONS

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

December 13, 2009Pastor Dean Odle

When God’s Favor Doesn’t Look Like Favor

In “When God’s Favor Doesn’t Look Like Favor,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about family discipleship, the condition of the heart, prayer. Drawing especially from Luke 1, Matthew 1, Genesis 6, Genesis 12, 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 the inner life must be healed, guarded, and brought under the truth of God’s word.

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November 1, 2009Pastor Dean Odle

The Offense of the Cross

In “The Offense of the Cross,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the cross and Christ’s blood, bitterness and forgiveness, faith. Drawing especially from Matthew 24, 1 Corinthians 13, Revelation 21, John 3, the teaching emphasizes that Christ’s sacrifice and shed blood are presented as the foundation of redemption, forgiveness, and victory over sin. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that unresolved offense can become bitterness, while forgiveness releases judgment to God and protects the heart.

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September 27, 2009Pastor Dean Odle

The Secret of His Tabernacle

In “The Secret of His Tabernacle,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about holiness, prayer, the condition of the church. Drawing especially from Psalm 27, Matthew 24, John 14, Acts 2, the teaching emphasizes that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness. 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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September 13, 2009Pastor Dean Odle

The Highway of Holiness

In “The Highway of Holiness,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about holiness, the condition of the church, and faith. Drawing especially from Hebrews 12, Ephesians 5, Isaiah 35, and Isaiah 60, the teaching emphasizes that God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that the church is called to recover biblical faithfulness instead of accommodating compromise.

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August 30, 2009Pastor Dean Odle

Pursuing and Attaining the Glory of God

In “Pursuing and Attaining the Glory of God,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the glory of God, the condition of the church, and David’s example. Drawing especially from Isaiah 6, Isaiah 64, 1 Chronicles 13, and 1 Samuel 10, 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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August 9, 2009Pastor Dean Odle

The Elder Brother Syndrome

In “The Elder Brother Syndrome,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about family discipleship, spiritual leadership, pride and humility. Drawing especially from Proverbs 11, Luke 15, John 7, Luke 19, 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 leaders are accountable to teach faithfully, serve the flock, and model the character they proclaim.

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