Working While We Wait | Praying for the Church - Episode 56
In this sermon, Pastor Dorrell explores the power of prayer, the importance of investing in others, and the transformative guidance of Scriptures. He encourages listeners to commit to regular prayer, invest in others, love and care for fellow church members, and prioritize reading God's word. Reflecting on Paul's care for the Thessalonians, Pastor Dorrell highlights the significance of church membership and mutual support. Join us to discover how these practices can fortify your faith and strengthen your church community.
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Acts of the Apostles | The Providence of God - Episode 55
In this episode, Pastor Dorrell further presents the imprisonment of the Apostle Paul and his testimony before Felix. What becomes increasingly clear is Paul’s persistent resistance to any contemporary political identity. He was not in opposition to the Jews nor was he a threat to the Romans. His first and primary identity was that of a Christian. His message was that of grace. It would be wise for Christians living in a politically charged world to take note. Our identity is Christ, and our message is grace. This message is however offensive to the world. In the case of Paul, contrary to the odds against him, His life did not end until the sovereign God ordained it. As God’s children facing a similar task, we can rest in the perfect providence of God.
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Working While We Wait | Stay on Course - Episode 53
In this episode, Pastor Dorrell emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and perseverance in the Christian journey. Drawing from Paul's concerns for the Thessalonians, the sermon encourages the congregation to resist temptation and stand firm in their faith. Pastor Dorrell highlights the need for support, accountability, and a focus on serving Christ. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own spiritual journeys, considering whether they are on course and growing in their faith.
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Acts of the Apostles | Paul's Imprisonment - Episode 52
In this episode, Pastor Dorrell examines the story of Paul's arrest and beating, and the lessons we can learn from his faith-filled response. Every Christian can and should respond to mistreatment and unfairness with grace, patience, and trust in God's plan, just like Paul. God is working in and through our circumstances.
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Working While We Wait | Life's Greatest Treasure Is People - Episode 50
In this sermon, Pastor Dorrell explores Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, highlighting the importance of relationships and community in living for the Lord. Discover how the Thessalonians' faith and perseverance inspired Paul, and learn how you can find joy and purpose in helping others and sharing the gospel.
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Working While We Wait | Receiving the Truth - Episode 47
In this episode, Pastor Dorrell emphasizes the power and authority of God's word and how it should be received and applied in our lives. He examines the characteristics of Scripture as described in Psalm 19. We live in a confused and chaotic world. It is vital that we remember the law of sowing and reaping. Living according to the truth, God’s Truth, will only be for our good.
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Acts of the Apostles | The Priority of Unity - Episode 46
At this point in Paul's remarkable missionary journeys, he has covered over 10,000 miles and established numerous churches. Despite facing opposition and prophesied hardship, Paul remained steadfast in his mission, emphasizing the importance of unity and grace in the face of disagreements.
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Working While We Wait | For Their Sakes - Episode 45
In this episode, Pastor Dorrell emphasizes how the Apostle Paul understood that the message, though invariably true, gains credibility when the messenger has been visibly and unalterably changed by the message. We ought to live our lives in such a way that we remove all obstacles from a watching world critical of the gospel. We have a sacred responsibility to walk worthy of the gospel of Christ.
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Working While We Wait | Following Christ - Episode 42
In this sermon, Pastor Dorrell explores Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, highlighting the key elements of a vibrant Christian life. Discover how the Thessalonian church's faithfulness, hope, and imitation of Paul's example can inspire and challenge us today.
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Acts of the Apostles | Authentic Ministry - Episode 41
Acts of the Apostles | Authentic Ministry - Episode 41
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Working While We Wait | When Motives Come to Life - Episode 40
As we continue to look at Paul's letter to the Thessalonians in this episode, it becomes clear that Paul believed saving faith would result in a changed life and lifestyle. This change of lifestyle would result in persecution. Paul expressed gratitude for a visible and tangible Christianity, even in the face of persecution. He was not commending spectators but instead a genuine, living, tangible faith.
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Working While We Wait | Reality VS Perception - Episode 37
In this episode, we begin a study in the first epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians. This young yet vibrant church was living in a hostile world, and Paul’s concern was that the church be strong in the midst of a contrary culture. This strength that we are also to have happens only through the grace of Jesus Christ. Paul could endure only by grace and peace, and this is what would be required for the Church in Thessalonica to persevere and serve faithfully in their world.
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Acts of the Apostles | Assaulting the Castle of Darkness - Episode 36
In this episode, we dive into Acts 19:13-41 and explore the story of Paul's third missionary journey in Ephesus. Paul continued to evangelize and preach the gospel boldly. However, this was not without opposition, and he faced the formidable powers of darkness manifesting in the form of satanic, pagan ritual and culture in Ephesus.
Through this story, we learn about the reality of demonic spiritual powers and the importance of being rooted in God's word, prayer, and repudiation of sin. We also discuss the relevance of this story in our modern lives and how we can apply these principles to overcome the schemes of the enemy in our own spiritual journeys.
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Resurrection Power - Episode 34
The resurrection of Jesus Christ not only validates Jesus' claims but also brings hope, forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life. The power of the resurrection frees us from worry, doubt, and anxiety, encouraging personal transformation and making an eternal impact.
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Our Substitute - Episode 33
In this episode, the prophet Isaiah's words give us a glimpse of how God himself became a man, suffered for our sins, and was cut off for us. Despite our sins, we can be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we ought to walk away from this reflection with a deep sense of gratitude and a humble faith in Jesus, who did all of this to save us.
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Acts of the Apostles | Sharing Our Faith - Episode 32
In this episode, Pastor dives into the story of Paul's ministry in Ephesus, where he faced powers and principalities of darkness. We examine how Paul used the word of God as his primary weapon to combat the occultic demonic activity in the city, and how his example can show us how to share our faith more boldly and persistently.
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Choosing Barabbas - Episode 28
In this episode, we delve into the story of Barabbas and what it represents for us as individuals. The story takes us through Jesus' final days on earth, from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to the mock trial before Pilate. We learn about the choices made by those involved in the story and how they relate to our own choices today. The question of "what shall I do with Jesus?" is an important one for us to consider, as it represents the choice we all must make between good and evil, between Christ and Barabbas. Join us as we explore what it means to choose Christ and honor Him with our lives.
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Acts of the Apostles | The Necessity of the Holy Spirit - Episode 27
The Holy Spirit is not some accessory but is vital to the Christian experience. Without Him, we are not saved, and after salvation, He is the agent of change and Christlikeness in our lives.
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Our Maker - Episode 25
Salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone, and it is in Him that a saved person finds his identity. The identity of Christ is that of a servant, and Christ expects us to live consistent with our identities.
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Acts of the Apostles | Paul’s Third Missionary Journey Begins - Episode 24
In this episode, we discuss the events of chapters 18-19 in the book of Acts. Pastor emphasizes the importance of opening up our lives to new people, just as Priscilla and Aquila did with Apollos, as friendship and hospitality can bear eternal fruit.
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