Menu Keys

On-Going Mini-Series

Bible Studies

Codes & Descriptions

Class Codes
[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.
Philippians (2022)

Philippians (2022)

April 2022 - March 2025
82 - Are There Really Carnal Christians? [B]
Thursday, August 15, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 22 secs
What is a carnal Christian? Listen to this message to hear a definition and learn there are people who believe Christians cannot be carnal. Find out three things that the Apostle Paul says characterize these enemies of the Cross, including their focus on things on this earth instead of eternal values. See the difference between the natural man and the regenerate man who has received a human spirit.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
83 - Living as a Citizen of Heaven [B]
Thursday, August 22, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 35 secs
Are you wallowing around in the cesspool of the world system or are you focusing on the Word of God and growing spiritually? Listen to this message to learn you have the choice to either pattern your thinking after the trends of this world and get sucked into pagan values or to spend your time aligning your choices with God's will, remembering that as a Christian your citizenship is in Heaven.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
84 - Stand Fast [B]
Thursday, August 29, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 8 secs
Are you standing firm in your faith no matter what the circumstances of your life are at the present time? Listen to this message to hear reasons why we should stand fast, how to be steadfast, and what the results will be. Understand that as believers we are partners with other believers in the ministry of the gospel. See how these others are our joy and our crown and lean on the sufficiency of God's Word for answers to life's questions.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
85 - People Testing [B]
Thursday, September 05, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:2
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 46 secs
What is the core characteristic that demonstrates we are growing believers? Listen to this message to learn that when we love one another as Christ loves us, we are showing our belief in Christ. Accept that all believers will have people testing to give us an opportunity to apply these mandates for the Christian life. Hear a number of examples of how Christians are to love one another when they are walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
86 - People Testing Requires Spiritual Skills [B]
Thursday, September 12, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:2
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 2 secs
How well do you get along with other believers? If this is a problem in your life, listen to this in-depth message to hear a number of specific scriptural commands including loving one another, building up one another, and forgiving one another. Also, hear things we should not do that are listed in the Scripture. See that these are something that we can only do when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Find out how to utilize ten spiritual skills.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
87 - Biblical Resolutions to People Testing [B]
Thursday, October 17, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:2
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 11 secs
Are you crossways with another believer? Listen to this message to learn ways to resolve your problems and become like-minded in the Lord. Find out that you should not rely on your feelings but learn biblical thinking such as that exhibited by the Lord Jesus Christ. Hear evidence for Paul having reached Spain with the gospel.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
88 - Joy: Understanding Biblical Joy [B]
Thursday, October 24, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-10 & James 1:2-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 47 secs
Are you rejoicing in every circumstance of life? Listen to this message to learn what the Bible teaches us about joy. Hear ten commands in the passage which emphasize a mental attitude of grace orientation. Understand that we can't generate this joy by ourselves but that it comes from the Holy Spirit when a believer is learning and applying the Word of God. Finish with nine principles to apply concerning rejoicing.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
89 - Developing a Spiritually Tough Mindset [B]
Thursday, March 06, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-10
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 31 secs

Would you like to be able to handle difficult circumstances in life with joy and peace? Listen to this message to learn that believers must make daily decisions to grow spiritually rather than just drift along. Listen to practical ways of studying the Bible that change your thinking when you are walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Learn not to focus on the "what if's" or what can go wrong leading to worry and anxiety, but to focus on God's promises which bring this peace and joy.

During this message Dr. Dean mentioned Diana Severance's books “The Living Word: Daily Readings on the History, Influence and Impact of the Bible” and “Her-Story.” Also books by Rob Morgan including “Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories.”

Video:watch Audio:listendownload Text:slideshow
90 - Mindset: “Payday Someday” [B]
Thursday, March 20, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 26 secs
What is the Rapture and when will it occur? Listen to this message to learn that the Rapture is said to be imminent, which means it could happen at any minute. Find out what imminency does not mean as well as what it does. Learn a number of reasons why the Bible indicates the Rapture will occur before the seven-year Tribulation and will occur immediately after the dead believers in Christ are resurrected. In light of this, be encouraged to be ready by focusing on your spiritual growth and your daily walk by means of the Holy Spirit.
Video:watch Audio:listendownload
back to series list