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DOCTRINE AND DISCERNMENT SERMONS

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

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June 16, 2025Pastor Dean Odle

Under Attack (Part 2)

In “Under Attack (Part 2),” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about the authority of Scripture, eternal life and hope, biblical creation. Drawing especially from Job 38:14, Job 38, Isaiah 44:24, Psalm 136, the teaching emphasizes that Scripture is presented as the standard for doctrine, discernment, and daily obedience. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that the promise of eternal life directs believers toward hope, holiness, and perseverance in Christ.

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June 14, 2025Pastor Dean Odle

Demons & Deliverance Part 6: Hidden Hatred & Unforgiveness in Christians

In “Demons & Deliverance Part 6: Hidden Hatred & Unforgiveness in Christians,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about grace and mercy, bitterness and forgiveness, biblical love. Drawing especially from Matthew 25, 1 John 3:11, 1 Corinthians 5, Matthew 24:10, the teaching emphasizes that God’s grace forgives and also trains believers to leave sin and live in obedience. 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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June 11, 2025Dean Odle

Demons & Deliverance Part 3 - Doorways

Pastor Dean Odle continues the deliverance series by identifying what he calls doorways through which demonic bondage gains or retains access. He begins with prayer and biblical imagery, then turns to personal sin, inherited patterns, trauma, occult practices, false spiritual impartation, unforgiveness, and destructive relationships. His emphasis is that spiritual attacks should prompt careful repentance and inquiry rather than fear or superstition.

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June 11, 2025Dean Odle

Demons & Deliverance Part 2 - Demons in Christians

In part two of his deliverance series, Pastor Dean Odle argues that a Christian can be genuinely saved and still require deliverance from demonic oppression or indwelling influence in areas of life that have not been surrendered or cleansed. He distinguishes salvation from sanctification and deliverance, using Israel’s exodus, wilderness journey, tabernacle cleansing, and several Gospel accounts as patterns for the believer’s continuing spiritual warfare.

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June 2, 2025Pastor Dean Odle

Don't Be A Goat

In “Don't Be A Goat,” Pastor Dean Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about prayer, holiness, gifts of the Holy Spirit. Drawing especially from Hebrews 3, John 10:27, Colossians 3, Romans 8, 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 God calls believers to reject compromise and pursue practical holiness.

Doctrine and DiscernmentHoly Spirit and Spiritual GiftsChristian Living
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May 18, 2025Pastor Dean Odle

One of the Three

In “One of the Three,” Pastor Dean Odle develops a Scripture-centered message moving through love that endures apostasy, peter, james, and john, a whole heart, not perfection, knowing the lord of scripture. The sermon follows the speaker’s argument chronologically, grounding its principal appeals in biblical passages and practical ministry examples.

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May 13, 2025Pastor Nancy Odle

Battle Ready - Making it to Supper by Pastor Nancy Odle

In “Battle Ready - Making it to Supper by Pastor Nancy Odle,” Pastor Nancy Odle presents a Scripture-centered message about marriage and covenant, family discipleship, biblical love. Drawing especially from Revelation 196, Revelation 19:6-9, Luke 14, 1 John 3:4, the teaching emphasizes that marriage is treated as a covenant requiring faithfulness, sacrifice, truth, and biblical order. Odle connects that foundation with the conviction that faithfulness in the home requires instruction, loving correction, protection, and a consistent Christian example.

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May 9, 2025Gary Powell

Battle Ready - As Christ Loves the Church by Gary Powell

In “Battle Ready - As Christ Loves the Church by Gary Powell,” Gary Powell presents a Scripture-centered message about biblical love, marriage and covenant, spiritual leadership. Drawing especially from Colossians 2, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Mark 10, Mark 10:2, the teaching emphasizes that biblical love is demonstrated through truth, patience, sacrifice, and conduct toward others. Powell connects that foundation with the conviction that marriage is treated as a covenant requiring faithfulness, sacrifice, truth, and biblical order.

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May 8, 2025Johnny & Jewels Parsons

Battle Ready - Testimony by Johnny & Jewels Parsons

In “Battle Ready - Testimony by Johnny & Jewels Parsons,” Johnny & Jewels Parsons presents a Scripture-centered message about prayer, worship, family discipleship. Drawing especially from Psalm 56:8, Proverbs 24:16, Galatians 6:9, the teaching emphasizes that prayer expresses dependence on God and prepares believers to hear and obey Him. Parsons connects that foundation with the conviction that true worship centers on God and is expressed through reverence, surrender, and obedience.

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