Numbers | Spiritual Entropy - Season 4, Episode 91
In this sermon, Pastor Dorrell explores the unique and challenging laws found in Numbers chapter 5, which address defilement, restitution, and jealousy within the camp of Israel. He explains how these case studies illustrate a powerful spiritual principle: sin acts like entropy, a force that naturally breaks down order and creates chaos. The message highlights that sin is not merely a personal failing but a destructive contaminant that threatens the health, order, and holiness of the entire community. Listeners are challenged to counteract this spiritual decay by recognizing sin's destructive power, dealing with it through confession and restitution, and actively cultivating right relationships to preserve the life-giving order God intends for His people.
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Numbers | Strange Fire - Season 4, Episode 88
Pastor Dorrell examines Numbers chapter 3, exploring the divine organization of Israel around the Tabernacle and the specific role given to the Levites. This detailed structure highlights a crucial principle: God must be the center of our lives. Using the Levites' duty to guard the Tabernacle and the sobering account of Nadab and Abihu offering "strange fire," this message challenges the modern tendency toward a casual, self-styled faith. It calls us to consider how we approach God, urging a return to reverent, thoughtful, and sincere worship that is rooted in the truth of God's holiness, not our own comfort or preference.
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Numbers | The God of Order - Season 4, Episode 85
Continuing the series in the Book of Numbers, Pastor Dorrell examines the specific, orderly instructions God gave for the Israelite encampment in chapter 2. This detailed arrangement around the central Tabernacle reveals a core attribute of God: He is a God of order, not chaos. This principle of divine structure extends from the precise balance of the universe to the design for our own lives. Pastor Dorrell explores how applying this concept of keeping God at the center brings necessary order to our personal walk, our families, and our commitment to the local church, ultimately challenging us to consider what truly sits at the hub of our lives.
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Numbers | Stand Up and Be Counted - Season 4, Episode 82
In this introduction to the Book of Numbers, Pastor Dorrell examines the often-overlooked story of Israel's 40-year journey in the wilderness. Using the analogy that after the "wedding" at Sinai comes the "marriage," this sermon explores the real-life journey of faith with all its challenges. Focusing on the census in the first chapter, the message unpacks God’s call for His people to be counted, signifying a universal expectation of commitment and participation. This sermon challenges believers to embrace the responsibility that comes with being part of God's family, highlighting that the rewards of belonging, fellowship, and shared victory far outweigh any sacrifice required.
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Words Matter | Conquering Criticism - Episode 27
Miriam, accompanied by Aaron, in her jealousy, criticized Moses and undermined his leadership. However, her criticism was nothing more than a smoke screen hiding the nature of her own heart. Criticism always reveals more about the heart of the criticizer than the criticized.
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Paying Attention - Episode 102
The Lord loves us and pays attention to us. He wants us to have that same love and attention towards Him and towards others. Giving gifts this time of year is great, but it’s not a substitute for giving someone your time or attention and truly investing in their life.
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Response-Able | Why? - Episode 35
Asking the right questions in life leads to right action. Perhaps the most dangerous incorrect question we ask in life is "why?" It creeps into our thinking and makes us feel sorry for ourselves. When we think and act like victims, no one benefits. The best way to eliminate the victim mentality in our world is to eliminate it in ourselves.
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