Growing University with Pastor Chris Dortch

GU Episode 059: The One About Becky Bible Drill (C: 1 of 3) 22.03.2021 16:43 ↓

Pastor Chris encourages us to find hope that begins with our love for the LORD.

GU Episode 058: The One About A Grace Point (B: 3 of 3) 17.03.2021 12:40 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that a "grace point" is the place where the Great Commission and the Great Commandment come together.

What Should Unite A Church? 16.03.2021 3:41 ↓

Here is a short excerpt from GU Episode 058 that helps us identify what should unite us as a church. Unfortunately, research shows that only 17% of active U.S. churchgoers know what it is!

GU Episode 057: The One About Safety Comes From Worship (B: 2 of 3) 16.03.2021 9:56 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that the security and safety we desire flows from a life devoted to worship of the LORD.

GU Episode 056: The One About A New Return from Exile (B: 1 of 3) 15.03.2021 8:30 ↓

Pastor Chris shows that God has been planning something new and God's people were starting recognize that God is faithful to keep His promises.

GU Episode 055: The One About The Spoons (A: 3 of 3) 10.03.2021 12:45 ↓

Pastor Chris shows that even an inventory list is provided in Ezra 1 as a testimony to God's faithfulness to keep His word.

GU Episode 054: The One About Cyrus (A: 2 of 3) 09.03.2021 11:51 ↓

Pastor Chris connects the events of Ezra 1 and 2 with the prophecies of Jeremiah and Isaiah.

GU Episode 053: The One About The Theater (A: 1 of 3) 08.03.2021 10:56 ↓

Pastor Chris describes God's creation as a theater designed to tell the masterful narrative of God's glory through the gospel.

GU Episode 052: The One About Elijah's Prayer (E: 3 of 3) 03.03.2021 8:57 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that we don't have to be a prophet like Elijah for God to hear and answer our prayers.

GU Episode 051: The One About Responding To Suffering (E: 2 of 3) 02.03.2021 10:18 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that whether our trials are the result of other people or circumstances, our response is to remain the same.

GU Episode 050: The One About Oppression (E: 1 of 3) 01.03.2021 11:44 ↓

Pastor Chris explains that oppression is a sin problem and is not unique to a particular culture.

GU Episode 049: The One About Humility (D: 3 of 3) 27.02.2021 11:25 ↓

Pastor Chris offers another hermeneutic that helps us identify passages that often contain points of personal application.

GU Episode 048: The One About Karen (D: 2 of 3) 26.02.2021 10:58 ↓

Pastor Chris shares about his encounter with a "Karen" at the Sleepy Poet Antique Mall.

GU Episode 047: The One About Hermen Who? (D: 1 of 3) 25.02.2021 15:11 ↓

Pastor Chris offers a hermeneutic for your Bible Study toolbox that helps us understand context of Scripture.

GU Episode 046: The One About Russell Wilson (C: 3 of 3) 17.02.2021 11:03 ↓

Pastor Charlie explains that the source of our wisdom is what produces the outcome we desire.

GU Episode 045: The One About An Angry Heart (C: 2 of 3) 16.02.2021 6:31 ↓

Pastor Charlie explains that the progress we make on controlling our tongue is a measure of spiritual maturity because our words reveal what is in our hearts.

GU Episode 044: The One About Taming The Tongue (C: 1 of 3) 15.02.2021 12:08 ↓

Pastor Charlie explains from James 3 the power of words.

GU Episode 043: The One About The Demons (B: 3 of 3) 10.02.2021 7:15 ↓

Pastor Charlie explains three observations of our faith and that of demons that center around the mind, emotion, and will.

GU Episode 042: The One About Naked & Hungry People (B: 2 of 3) 09.02.2021 13:35 ↓

Pastor Charlie explains that it's easy to give out of our abundance, but our faith is demonstrated when we give from our own supply.

GU Episode 041: The One About Recognizing Apple Trees (B: 1 of 3) 08.02.2021 11:20 ↓

Pastor Charlie explains that recognizing an apple tree is super easy for him because of the fruit. Likewise, our faith should be easily recognized by others by our fruit.

GU Episode 040: The One About Charlie & The Maturity Factory (A: 3 of 3) 03.02.2021 15:08 ↓

Pastor Chris examines the process that moves us toward spiritual maturity while using Pastor Charlie as part of his illustration.

GU Episode 039: The One About The Flood (A: 2 of 3) 02.02.2021 9:46 ↓

Pastor Chris experiences a trial a mere 1 month and 2 days after getting married. Trials such as this have the potential to help us move toward spiritual maturity.

GU Episode 038: The One About The Judaizers (A: 1 of 3) 01.02.2021 11:06 ↓

Pastor Chris explains the historical context for the book of James as it sets the background for our study to understanding spiritual maturity.

GU Episode 037: The One About Training Well (D: 2 of 2) 29.01.2021 17:10 ↓

Pastor Chris examines Paul's instructions to a young Timothy on how to train himself unto godliness.

GU Episode 036: The One About Trying Harder (D: 1 of 2) 28.01.2021 14:28 ↓

Pastor Chris examines the idea that bullseye living is not about trying harder; it's about training well.