Growing University with Pastor Chris Dortch

GU Episode 109: The One About The Hidden Treasure (F: 1 of 2) 01.09.2021 20:08 ↓

Pastor Chris suggests that Christ is the One who purchased the field to gain the hidden treasure.

GU Episode 108: The One About Your Invitation (E: 3 of 3) 31.08.2021 5:56 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that you have an invitation to the banquet.

GU Episode 107: The One About The Second Invitation (E: 2 of 3) 30.08.2021 15:40 ↓

Pastor Chris explains the dangers of being a nominal Christian.

GU Episode 104: The One About The Burrito (D: 1 of 2) 25.08.2021 13:32 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that when we focus on the temporal, it is a distraction from the gospel.

GU Episode 103: The One About Sharing The Gospel (C: 3 of 3) 24.08.2021 9:55 ↓

Pastor Chris explores the idea that "go and do likewise" from the Parable of the Good Samaritan was not only a call to emulate the good samaritan, but also to carry forth the gospel.

GU Episode 102: The One About Being Half Dead (C: 2 of 3) 23.08.2021 13:58 ↓

Pastor Chris looks at what it means to declare someone as "half-dead."

GU Episode 101: The One About Two Questions (C: 1 of 3) 20.08.2021 13:06 ↓

Pastor Chris explores the idea that Jesus answered both of the lawyer's questions with the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

GU Episode 100: The One About The Lost Son (B: 3 of 3) 19.08.2021 13:02 ↓

Pastor Chris shows us how this parable points us to our Heavenly Father.

GU Episode 099: The One About The Lost Coin (B: 2 of 3) 18.08.2021 13:18 ↓

Pastor Chris shows us how this parable points us to the Holy Spirit.

GU Episode 106: The One About The First Invitation (E: 1 of 3) 17.08.2021 13:10 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that it's easy to give an RSVP to an invitation.

GU Episode 105: The One About The Harvest (D: 2 of 2) 17.08.2021 8:04 ↓

Pastor Chris explains why a church must never stop growing.

GU Episode 098 The One About The Lost Sheep (B: 1 of 3) 17.08.2021 15:35 ↓

Pastor Chris shows us how this parable points us to Jesus as our Good Shepherd.

GU Episode 097: The One About Sheldon's Dilemma (A: 3 of 3) 09.06.2021 12:43 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that we make 1000s of choices every day. Some of those choices can actually chip away at our foundation.

GU Episode 096: The One About The Leaning Tower of Pisa (A: 2 of 3) 08.06.2021 8:37 ↓

Pastor Chris shows us that coming to Christ is the beginning step in building on the right foundation.

GU Episode 095: The One About Parabolas In Math Class (A: 1 of 3) 07.06.2021 12:02 ↓

Pastor Chris introduces a new series of messages based on selected parables of Jesus. Today's episode helps us define a "parable" and why Jesus used them as His primary teaching method.

GU Episode 094: The One About Afikomen And The Third Cup 02.06.2021 15:06 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that the elements we use to observe the Lord's Supper came from the Passover meal. The bread after the meal was the bread that was broken and wrapped. The fruit of the vine was the cup "after supper" which was actually the third of four cups.

GU Episode 093: The One About Rest Relief and Rejoicing (L: 2 of 2) 01.06.2021 11:27 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that our current rest and relief are in part, but one day we will know the rest and relief in full through Christ. Rest and relief are the precursors to rejoicing!

GU Episode 092: The One About The Plunder (L: 1 of 2) 31.05.2021 18:06 ↓

Pastor Chris explains the reason the Jews did not take any of the plunder from their enemies after they were defeated.

GU Episode 091: The One About God's Grace (K: 4 of 4) 27.05.2021 14:26 ↓

Pastor Chris shows us that God's plan of grace is better than the false teaching of karma.

GU Episode 090: The One About God's Fingerprints (K: 3 of 4) 26.05.2021 12:09 ↓

Pastor Chris shows that God's fingerprints are found throughout the book of Esther (even though God's name is not found).

GU Episode 089: The One About Two Very Different Plans (K: 2 of 4) 25.05.2021 13:18 ↓

Pastor Chris walks through Esther 5 and contrasts the differences between Esther's plan and Haman's plan. The contrast can actually help us with discernment concerning our own plans.

GU Episode 088: The One About Those Three Verses (K: 1 of 4) 24.05.2021 10:16 ↓

Pastor Chris provides a recap of Esther 1-4 along with a reminder of the significance of the final three verses of chapter two. The entire narrative hinges on those three verses.

GU Episode 087: The One About Such A Time As This (J: 3 of 3) 19.05.2021 14:13 ↓

Pastor Chris challenges us to make the right choice when presented with a divine opportunity, no matter the cost.

GU Episode 086: The One About Boos And Hiss (J: 2 of 3) 18.05.2021 16:34 ↓

Pastor Chris shows us that it isn't easy to stay watchful at all times for the devil and his schemes.

GU Episode 085: The One About The Precursor To Christian Missions (J: 1 of 3) 17.05.2021 14:25 ↓

Pastor Chris shows that God had a purpose for both the Remnant and Diaspora. While the Remnant would protect and carry on the lineage from King David to Christ, the Diaspora would be necessary for the Christian mission to take the Gospel to the world.