The Word in Ten

Dwell Community Church

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A weekly, Bible-based, 10-minute devotional from Dwell Community Church.

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Spiritual Confidence: Humility

Brian Adams examines Acts 3-4's account of Peter healing a paralyzed beggar at the temple gate, using it to distinguish between spiritual confidence and pride. When the crowd rushes to praise Peter and John for the miracle, Peter immediately redirects glory to God—demonstrating that spiritual confidence is rooted in God's power, not self-importance. Adams explains why God opposes pride (it steals credit, prevents loving the lowly, destroys effectiveness) and provides three diagnostic questions to detect pride: Can you receive feedback? Are you grateful? How's your prayer life? Speaker: Brian Adams

11 min
FEB 24

As Each Part Does Its Work

Brad Dufault concludes his Ephesians 4 series by examining verse 16's teaching that "each part does its work," emphasizing that every believer has a necessary role in the body of Christ. He addresses common objections—feeling too different, limited by circumstances, or lacking qualifications—by arguing that these very factors define (not diminish) each person's contribution to the body. Dufault uses Paul's imprisonment as an example: what seemed like an obstacle to ministry became the context for writing Ephesians itself, showing how God sovereignly uses our circumstances, backgrounds, and differences to build up the church in both quantity and quality. Speaker: Brad DuFault

11 min
FEB 17

Speaking the Truth in Love

Brad Dufault continues his Ephesians 4 series by examining verses 14-15, which describe the maturity that results when leaders equip and members serve—a community marked by both truth and love. He explores how Paul links these two elements together (echoing Philippians 1:9) and warns againstmaturity lacking either component. Dufault illustrates four approaches to addressing someone drifting from community: neither truth nor love (doing nothing), truth without love (harsh correction without listening), love without truth (empathy without challenge), and the biblical approach of speaking truth in love—meeting people where they are while helping them see how life could be better. Speaker: Brad DuFault

10 min
FEB 10

To Equip His People

Brad Dufault examines Ephesians 4:11-16 to clarify a critical misunderstanding about church leadership—that leaders exist not to do all the ministry work, but to equip God's people for works of service. He argues this error has been one of the church's greatest mistakes, creating a dynamic where a few exhausted leaders serve thousands of passive spectators. Dufault breaks down the five leadership roles Paul mentions (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, teachers) and explains how understanding these categories can help leadership teams capitalize on their strengths while addressing weaknesses in their equipping ministry. Speaker: Brad DuFault

10 min
FEB 3

The Centrality of Community

Brad Dufault examines Ephesians 4 to establish that Christian community is central to the Christian life, not optional. He walks through Ephesians 1-3, showing how Paul spends three chapters describing God's blessings and grace before giving his first command in chapter 4—a command focused on unity and bearing with one another in love. Dufault argues that trying to follow God outside of community is like trying to swim outside of water, and he prepares listeners for a deeper study of verses 11-16 on what healthy community looks like in practice. Speaker: Brad DuFault

10 min
JAN 27

Being a Spirit-Led Evangelist, Part 2

Philip explains Isaiah 53 to the Ethiopian eunuch, revealing how this 700-year-old prophecy describes Jesus' death and resurrection—leading to the eunuch's baptism and the gospel reaching Africa. Brian Adams concludes this series by examining what made Philip an effective evangelist: his biblical study that prepared him for divine appointments and his willingness to share the gospel widely, not just in ideal circumstances. He challenges listeners to consider whether they could earn the title "evangelist" by consistently saying yes to God and sharing their faith. Speaker: Brian Adams

7 min
JAN 20

Being a Spirit-Led Evangelist, Part 1

God directs Philip to leave a thriving Samarian revival and head to a desert road, where he encounters an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah and searching for spiritual truth. Brian Adams examines Philip's obedience to seemingly counterintuitive guidance and his question-led approach to evangelism that uncovers genuine spiritual interest. He challenges listeners to create space to hear God's direction and develop the skill of asking questions that reveal the spiritual hunger God has placed in every human heart. Speaker: Brian Adams

10 min
JAN 13

Combatting Prejudice

Philip brings the gospel to Samaria, crossing a deep racial divide between Jews and Samaritans to proclaim Christ—and the Samaritans respond in faith. This episode examines why God delayed giving the Holy Spirit to these new believers until the apostles witnessed it firsthand, revealing how God actively dismantles prejudice in His church. Brian Adams explores how cultural bias can limit our gospel witness and why we must follow Philip's example of reaching across divides. Speaker: Brian Adams

11 min

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A weekly, Bible-based, 10-minute devotional from Dwell Community Church.

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Dwell Community Church
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2025 - 2026
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