The Dallas Willard Podcast

Persistence is the Prerequisite: The “Unprofitable” Servant, and The Widow and the Mean Judge  Parables: The Unprofitable Servant, The Persistent Widow, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 22, 1983 Scripture: Luke 17:3-10; Luke 18:1-17 “Strive to enter at the straight gate. For straight is the gate, and narrow is the way that leadeth into life...

The Folly of Possessions and Riches: The Rich Fool Parable: The Rich Fool  Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 15, 1983 Scripture: Luke 12:13-40 Today we’re studying the Parable of the Rich Fool. A fool is a person who misjudges means to ends and chooses the wrong end. The farmer in the Parable of the Rich Fool was a man who had chosen to let his soul rest in his wealth instead...

Session 9. The Forgiving Heart and the Kingdom of God Parable: The Unforgiving Servant  Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California May 1, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35  This is the ninth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself,” and today’s focus is on the gift of forgiveness. Many of us have a hard time with forgivenes...

The Ten Virgins and the Evil Watchman. “A Revelation of the Heart” Parables: The Evil Servant, The Ten Virgins Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 24, 1983   Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51, Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 12:41-48   Today’s episode brings us to the point in Jesus’ ministry when he was beginning to prepare his disciples for three aspects of the future: 1.     Jesus’ upcomi...

Two Sons (Matt. 21:28-32), Two Debtors (Luke 7:36-50) and another Two Sons (Luke 15:11-32). Parables: The Parable of the Two Sons, The Prodigal Son, and stories of two debtors. Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 17, 1983 Scripture:  Luke 15:11-32; Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 21:28-32 In this episode we study two parables and two true stories about people who have been lost and the...

Parables #6. The Vineyard and the Wicked Husbandmen Parable: The Parable of the Vineyard Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 10, 1983  Scripture: Luke 20:1-47, Matthew 21:33-46  In Matthew 7:15-23, Jesus talks about false prophets and knowing a tree by its fruit. The Parable of the Vineyard points out that Israel had developed leaders who led against God instead of for him, a...

Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California April 3, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30 (especially 24-30), Matthew 13:47-53 In today’s episode, we see how “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares” and “The Parable of the Net” illustrate that there are many differences in the kinds of people who find a place in the kingdom of God. This includes understanding that some people who are living IN...

The Great Supper: One’s Kingdomly Birthright for a Mess of Pottage  Parables: The Parable of the Great Supper , Jacob Steals Esau’s Birthright   Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 27, 1983   Scripture: Luke 14:7-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Genesis 25:24-34   This is the fourth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself...

3. The Secret Manner of the Kingdom’s Working: The Leaven and the Seed Parables: The Parables of the Seed and of the Mustard Seed, more on The Parable of the Sower Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California March 20, 1983 Scripture: Matthew 13:33 and Mark 4:26-33 This is the third session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.”...

Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner with us by praying for our ministry team, praying f...

The Availability of the Kingdom for Those Who Can See and Hear Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California. March 6, 1983 Scriptures: Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 12:14-21; Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:37, Luke 8:10, Mark 4:9-12; Isaiah 6:9-13 This is the first session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.” In introducing...

Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life January 25, 2008 At the 2008 Calvin College Symposium of Worship, Dallas spoke on “Worship as the Fine Texture of Real Life.” He explained what worship is and how it can become a part of everything we do.  Dallas read these two definitions of worship: 1.     "In worship we engage ourselves with, dwell upon, and express the supreme greatness, beauty and...

How to Save Your Life September 12, 2011  When you think about the phrase “being saved,” most people think about saving their soul. But what about the rest of you? Dallas explains that salvation is for every aspect of our lives and helps us understand how to redeem our time and bring everything we do back into the kingdom of God.  Definitions: ·      “Spiritual formation” is the process of shaping...

Following Christ: Taking on the Mind of Christ   January 1, 2003 "The Following Christ conference was an annual event hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Dallas had the honor of speaking at the closing session of the conference that took place in Atlanta, GA, December 28, 2002 - January 1, 2003. He painted a beautiful picture of what it means to follow Christ, urging believers to emb...

Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner with us by praying for our ministry team, praying f...