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This study guide focuses on the biblical passage of John 10:1-21 , which describes Jesus as the Good Shepherd . The message uses the metaphor of voice recognition technology to illustrate how sheep, representing believers, recognize and follow the voice of their shepherd but flee from strangers. It explains the context of the passage, noting that it follows Jesus healing a man born blind, which an...

This podcast outlines a theological framework concerning the ultimate purpose of God and the complete restoration of all things throughout history. It explains that this restoration began with the incarnation of Jesus and operates on an already/not-yet principle, meaning the "age to come" has been inaugurated but awaits its final consummation at Christ's return. It details how God forms the church...

This podcast offers an instructional overview of the theological concept of redemption , specifically framing it through the lens of Progressive Covenantalism . The presentation begins by defining key terms like mercy and grace , emphasizing that redemption is understood through a series of covenants God makes with humanity. It outlines the structure of a covenant and introduces the foundational C...

This podcast provides excerpts from a presentation titled "Fall," which focuses on the second major question in a Foundations Course about the Story of Scripture: "What went wrong?" The material outlines a lesson plan for examining the biblical account of the Fall in Genesis 3, beginning with a definition of sin as rebellion and the reversal of God's order. The slides then analyze specific verses...

This podcast is from a course titled "Creation," which serves as the foundational topic in a larger study called "The Story of Scripture." This material introduces the concept of the Bible's metanarrative, defined as the overarching story that answers four key worldview questions: where we came from, what went wrong, what the solution is, and where history is going. The episode focuses specificall...

This sermon delivered by Chris Myers at Dwell City Church, titled "Seeing Is Believing." The sermon focuses on an exposition of John Chapter 9, verses 1-41 , which recounts Jesus healing a man born blind. Myers uses the historical tragedy of the Titanic as an opening illustration to emphasize the spiritual danger of not seeing what is right in front of one, drawing a parallel to Jesus's claim to b...

This study guide focuses on an exposition of John Chapter 9, verses 1-41 , which recounts Jesus healing a man born blind. It uses the historical tragedy of the Titanic as an opening illustration to emphasize the spiritual danger of not seeing what is right in front of one, drawing a parallel to Jesus's claim to be the "light of the world." The main point of the message is that only Jesus can give...

This sermon draws on John 8:48-59, the climax of the Jews' intense opposition to Jesus in the temple. The core message is that while all sinners are headed toward eternal death under God's judgment, Jesus kept God's word so that we would never taste death . The bad news is essential: we live in a fallen world marked by sin in our hearts, leading to the path of eternal death. During the conflict, t...

This study guide discusses John 8:48-59, the climax of the Jews' intense opposition to Jesus in the temple. The core message is that while all sinners are headed toward eternal death under God's judgment, Jesus kept God's word so that we would never taste death . The bad news is essential: we live in a fallen world marked by sin in our hearts, leading to the path of eternal death. During the confl...

This sermon titled "The Root of the Problem" by Steven Wilhoit of Dwell City Church, primarily focuses on an exegesis of John 8:31-47 . The sermon argues that humanity shares a common spiritual problem rooted in sin, which manifests in visible symptoms of evil in the world. Wilhoit uses Jesus’s dialogue with the Jews to illustrate that true discipleship requires abiding in Christ’s word to know th...

This Study Guide primarily focuses on an exegesis of John 8:31-47 . The message argues that humanity shares a common spiritual problem rooted in sin, which manifests in visible symptoms of evil in the world. Jesus’s dialogue with the Jews illustrates that true discipleship requires abiding in Christ’s word to know the truth, which in turn brings freedom from slavery to sin . The text stresses that...

This sermon , titled "Jesus: Our Hope in Darkness," explores the Biblical book of John, chapter 8, verses 12-30, through the lens of Jesus as the "light of the world." Pastor Chris Myers emphasizes that sin has pervasive effects on humanity, drawing connections from Genesis 3 to contemporary issues. He argues that Jesus offers the singular solution to sin, presenting Him in three key roles: our gu...

This study guide, titled "Jesus: Our Hope in Darkness," explores the Biblical book of John, chapter 8, verses 12-30, through the lens of Jesus as the "light of the world." It emphasizes that sin has pervasive effects on humanity, drawing connections from Genesis 3 to contemporary issues. It argues that Jesus offers the singular solution to sin, presenting Him in three key roles: our guiding light,...

This sermon from Dwell City Church, based on John chapter 7:40-52 , highlights that Jesus's invitation demands a response , often leading to division, much like the American Revolution. It outlines three ways to respond: First, respond with knowledge by digging into Scripture . As Jesus taught, people debated his identity, some recognizing him as "the Prophet" or "the Christ". Others questioned if...

This study guide, based on John chapter 7:40-52 , highlights that Jesus's invitation demands a response , often leading to division, much like the American Revolution. It outlines three ways to respond: First, respond with knowledge by digging into Scripture . As Jesus taught, people debated his identity, some recognizing him as "the Prophet" or "the Christ". Others questioned if the Messiah could...

This sermon, titled "Jesus as Life-Giver" from Dwell City Church, explores the theological concept of Jesus as the ultimate source of spiritual sustenance. It interprets the biblical Feast of Tabernacles and related Old Testament narratives, such as Moses striking the rock for water, as symbolic precursors to Jesus's proclamation that he is the living water. The message emphasizes that spiritual t...

This sermon, titled "Jesus as Life-Giver" from Dwell City Church, explores the theological concept of Jesus as the ultimate source of spiritual sustenance. It interprets the biblical Feast of Tabernacles and related Old Testament narratives, such as Moses striking the rock for water, as symbolic precursors to Jesus's proclamation that he is the living water. The message emphasizes that spiritual t...

This sermon examines Jesus as an advocate , explaining the term through the analogy of a legal representative or a sponsor who vouches for someone. The sermon interprets John 7:32-36 , highlighting the religious leaders' attempts to arrest Jesus and their misunderstanding of His impending departure. It emphasizes that God's kingdom is hidden and only accessible through Jesus, who is the ultimate t...

This study guide examines Jesus as an advocate , explaining the term through the analogy of a legal representative or a sponsor who vouches for someone. The sermon interprets John 7:32-36 , highlighting the religious leaders' attempts to arrest Jesus and their misunderstanding of His impending departure. It emphasizes that God's kingdom is hidden and only accessible through Jesus, who is the ultim...

Pastor Chris Myers' sermon from Dwell City Church, "Mistaken Identity: Meeting the Real Jesus," explores the concept of recognizing Jesus's true identity as presented in John 7:25-31. Myers uses the analogy of mistaken identity , drawing from the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and the character Aragorn from Lord of the Rings , to illustrate how assumptions can obscure the truth. He emphasizes the importance...

Pastor Chris Myers' sermon from Dwell City Church, "Mistaken Identity: Meeting the Real Jesus," explores the concept of recognizing Jesus's true identity as presented in John 7:25-31. Myers uses the analogy of mistaken identity , drawing from the movie Mrs. Doubtfire and the character Aragorn from Lord of the Rings , to illustrate how assumptions can obscure the truth. He emphasizes the importance...

The sermon "How to Know the Truth in a World of Noise" from Dwell City Church, based on John 7:14-24, emphasizes the importance of discerning truth amidst cultural and religious influences. The speaker asserts that humans are designed for community and can be swayed by societal trends, including past moral failings like slavery, or modern ones such as a growing disinterest in marriage. He outlines...

The sermon "How to Know the Truth in a World of Noise" from Dwell City Church, based on John 7:14-24, emphasizes the importance of discerning truth amidst cultural and religious influences. The speaker asserts that humans are designed for community and can be swayed by societal trends, including past moral failings like slavery, or modern ones such as a growing disinterest in marriage. He outlines...

This text, excerpted from a sermon video , discusses the concept of Jesus as a teacher , drawing insights from John 7:1-13 . The speaker emphasizes three key aspects: receiving Jesus' teachings to gain eternal treasure , trusting in Jesus' perfect timing , and openly sharing his teachings without fear . Through a detailed analysis of the biblical passage , the sermon highlights the contrast betwee...

This text, excerpted from a sermon video , discusses the concept of Jesus as a teacher , drawing insights from John 7:1-13 . The speaker emphasizes three key aspects: receiving Jesus' teachings to gain eternal treasure , trusting in Jesus' perfect timing , and openly sharing his teachings without fear . Through a detailed analysis of the biblical passage , the sermon highlights the contrast betwee...