Keyword | Dwell Community Church

The Gospel of Jesus

Jim Leffel

Mark 6:1-6

Jesus was a scandalous figure who subverted the expectations of people, demonstrated his power, and refused to fit their mold. As people today encounter Jesus, their expectations present unique barriers to belief.

Keywords

{"passage": "Mark 6:1-6","passageabreviated": "Mark 6:1-6","passagetiny": "Mark 6:1-6","teacher": "Jim Leffel","teachingDate": "03/01/2009"}

View

Power of the Gospel (Part 2): Defeating Sickness and Death

Jim Leffel

Mark 5:21-53

Mark records Jesus healing two different people: the famous synagogue leader named Jairus and a bleeding woman. While Jairus was famous, esteemed, and spoke to Jesus directly, the woman was anonymous, rejected, and sneaky. In their desperation, both had the same faith in the person of Jesus. Jairus and the woman both received more healing and grace than they were expecting.

Keywords

{"passage": "Mark 5:21-53","passageabreviated": "Mark 5:21-53","passagetiny": "Mark 5:21-53","teacher": "Jim Leffel","teachingDate": "02/...

View

The Role of Good Works

Dennis McCallum

James 2:14-24

James' passage here can be easily misinterpreted to say that, we are justified by works and not by faith. But his usage of the word "justified" is referring to being justified, or being seen as righteous, by people - not justified by God. James is asking who should be considered righteous - one who says he believes in God? Or one who lives a life based on God? Justification before God is faith, apart from works, and justification before people is through godly works.

Keywords

{"passage": "James 2:14-24","passageabreviated": "Jas 2:14-24","passagetiny": "Jas 2:14-24","teacher": "Dennis McCallum","teachingDate": ...

View

Joy in the Midst of Suffering

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Peter 1:1-9

Peter provides 2 insights about having joy during times of suffering. First, God will grant us a glorious inheritance in heaven as his adopted children. Second, God, like a goldsmith, is refining our faith through our sufferings.\r\n

Keywords

{"passage": "1 Peter 1:1-9","passageabreviated": "1 Pet 1:1-9","passagetiny": "1Pet 1:1-9","teacher": "Gary DeLashmutt","teachingDate": "...

View

Getting Ready to Give

Dennis McCallum

James 1:1-8

Are we willing to turn to God to seek wisdom in the midst of suffering? James talks about perseverance through trials and, with wisdom from God, to consider trials an opportunity for joy. We can turn to God who will give us the strength to make it through trials and shape us in our broken state to be used in His plans. God is going to provide for us if we are sold out for Him in our hearts and minds. When we are provided for through Him we are able to become grateful and able to give out to others who are also going through trials.

Keywords

{"passage": "James 1:1-8","passageabreviated": "Jas 1:1-8","passagetiny": "Jas 1:1-8","teacher": "Dennis McCallum","teachingDate": "01/05...

View

Showing the Gospel

Jim Leffel

Mark 1:29-2:13

The actions of Jesus typically serve to either show his authority or illustrate his message. First, Jesus responds to the humble faith of the leper by healing him, which shows the priests that Jesus had the authority to make people acceptable to God. Second, he heals the paralytic man, demonstrating his authority to forgive sin. God wants offer us substantial healing as well, but the first step is to accept a relationship with Him.

Keywords

{"passage": "Mark 1:29-2:13","passageabreviated": "Mark 1:29-2:13","passagetiny": "Mark 1:29-2:13","teacher": "Jim Leffel","teachingDate"...

View

God vs. Baal

Dennis McCallum

1 Kings 18:1-46

Elijah challenges the Baal prophets to demonstrate the power of their deity versus the living God. While the Baal prophets struggle and wail to provoke their deity to action, Elijah prays relationally with God. Elijah acknowledged His will and calls on Him to demonstrate His power to the people of Isreal. We can learn from this that we can not provoke God to act like the Baal prophets tried to with their deity.

Keywords

{"passage": "1 Kings 18:1-46","passageabreviated": "1 Kgs 18:1-46","passagetiny": "1King 18:1-46","teacher": "Dennis McCallum","teachingD...

View

Spiritual Breakdown

Dennis McCallum

Isaiah 28:21

Elijah faces hostilities from Jezebel after the victory over the followers of Baal. He retreats into the wilderness where God sustains him and leads him to a mountain where He reveals His plan for Elijah and the remaining followers of Baal. Even in the end, God extends His grace for those who never worshiped Baal and promises to save them from what is coming.

Keywords

{"passage": "1 Kings 19:1-18","passageabreviated": "1 Kgs 19:1-18","passagetiny": "1King 19:1-18","teacher": "Dennis McCallum","teachingD...

View

Elijah Gets Ready

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 6:33

God's followers are being persecuted and killed in the northern tribes of Israel. Elijah is called upon to go down to a secluded area where he meets a woman and her child. He stays with them and all three are provided for by God. Elijah is called upon to take a step in his faith greater than any other he had been through before. God demonstrates to the woman that He is the one true "living God". Elijah sees that through perseverance and faith God can do extensive work through us as well.

Keywords

{"passage": "1 Kings 16:28-17:24","passageabreviated": "1 Kgs 16:28-17:24","passagetiny": "1King 16:28-17:24","teacher": "Dennis McCallum...

View