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Grow your faith and deepen your spiritual life with uncut Sermons from Dwell City Church and digitally produced study guide dialogs to help you remember the key points. See what God can do through you! Dwell City Church is located in Bel Air, MD. We exist to declare and demonstrate new life in Christ in order to be a blessing to the nations. www.dwellcitychurch.com

  1. 24 de ago.

    The Journey to Maturity

    In this sermon, Pastor Chris Myers examines the essential path toward spiritual maturity through the lens of Philippians 3:12-21. He emphasizes that while salvation is a free gift of justification through Jesus, the subsequent process of sanctification requires active effort and intentionality. The message highlights three primary pillars for growth: striving for progress with a singular focus, pursuing godly influences through community, and maintaining an eternal perspective as citizens of heaven. By comparing spiritual discipline to the rigorous training of an Olympic athlete, Myers argues that maturity is a lifelong journey rather than a final destination. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to reorient their daily habits and social circles to better reflect their relationship with Christ.

  2. 24 de ago.

    (Study Guide) The Journey to Maturity

    This study guide examines the essential path toward spiritual maturity through the lens of Philippians 3:12-21. It emphasizes that while salvation is a free gift of justification through Jesus, the subsequent process of sanctification requires active effort and intentionality. The message highlights three primary pillars for growth: striving for progress with a singular focus, pursuing godly influences through community, and maintaining an eternal perspective as citizens of heaven. By comparing spiritual discipline to the rigorous training of an Olympic athlete, it argues that maturity is a lifelong journey rather than a final destination. Ultimately, the text encourages believers to reorient their daily habits and social circles to better reflect their relationship with Christ.

  3. 17 de ago.

    The One Word Resume

    This sermon by Pastor Steven Wilhoit explores Philippians 3:1–11, focusing on the concept of a spiritual resume and the futility of human achievement in gaining God’s favor. Wilhoit uses the story of a woman who committed fraud to illustrate how people often try to embellish their own righteousness rather than relying on Christ. He argues that adding personal accomplishments to one's spiritual standing actually ruins the resume because it suggests that Jesus' sacrifice was insufficient. By examining the life of the Apostle Paul, the speaker demonstrates that even the most impressive religious credentials should be viewed as worthless compared to knowing Christ. The source emphasizes that true salvation requires a supernatural heart change and a complete shift in confidence from the flesh to the Savior. Ultimately, the message concludes that the only name that should appear on a believer's record is Jesus, whose perfect life and resurrection provide the only path to God.

  4. 17 de ago.

    (Study Guide) The One Word Resume

    This study guide explores Philippians 3:1–11, focusing on the concept of a spiritual resume and the futility of human achievement in gaining God’s favor. It uses the story of a woman who committed fraud to illustrate how people often try to embellish their own righteousness rather than relying on Christ. It argues that adding personal accomplishments to one's spiritual standing actually ruins the resume because it suggests that Jesus' sacrifice was insufficient. By examining the life of the Apostle Paul, the message demonstrates that even the most impressive religious credentials should be viewed as worthless compared to knowing Christ. The message emphasizes that true salvation requires a supernatural heart change and a complete shift in confidence from the flesh to the Savior. Ultimately, the message concludes that the only name that should appear on a believer's record is Jesus, whose perfect life and resurrection provide the only path to God.

  5. 11 de ago.

    Living Sent: The Power of an Ordinary Servant

    This sermon by Pastor Steven Wilhoit from Dwell City Church focuses on the biblical figure Epaphroditis as a model for modern discipleship. While the church often values high-status "experts" like Timothy, Wilhoit argues that Epaphroditis represents the "pew-level heart" of an ordinary believer who serves through practical, exhausting labor. The text highlights how this former pagan was transformed by grace, becoming a trusted "fellow soldier" who risked his life to deliver aid to the Apostle Paul. His recovery from a near-fatal illness is presented as an act of divine mercy, demonstrating that God uses messy pasts and mundane service to further the Gospel. Ultimately, the source encourages all Christians to embrace their identity as sent ones, emphasizing that willing service and dependence on God are more vital than professional spiritual pedigrees. This message calls the congregation to honor ordinary servants who fill the gaps within the church community.

  6. 11 de ago.

    (Study Guide) Living Sent: The Power of an Ordinary Servant

    This study guide focuses on the biblical figure Epaphroditis as a model for modern discipleship. While the church often values high-status "experts" like Timothy, It argues that Epaphroditis represents the "pew-level heart" of an ordinary believer who serves through practical, exhausting labor. The text highlights how this former pagan was transformed by grace, becoming a trusted "fellow soldier" who risked his life to deliver aid to the Apostle Paul. His recovery from a near-fatal illness is presented as an act of divine mercy, demonstrating that God uses messy pasts and mundane service to further the Gospel. Ultimately, the message encourages all Christians to embrace their identity as sent ones, emphasizing that willing service and dependence on God are more vital than professional spiritual pedigrees. This message calls the congregation to honor ordinary servants who fill the gaps within the church community.

  7. 7 de ago.

    The Mind of Christ: Modeling the Heart of a Disciple

    This sermon by Pastor Chris Myers at Dwell City Church explores how to embody the mind of Christ by examining the biblical figures of Paul and Timothy. While many readers overlook the logistical details in Philippians 2, the speaker argues that Paul highlights Timothy as a living example of selfless discipleship and proven character. The text contrasts Timothy’s genuine concern for others with those who focus solely on their own interests, urging the congregation to move past self-centeredness. To live out this faith, the message encourages believers to foster marginal space in their lives for service and to partner with others in the community. Ultimately, the source serves as a call for Christians to cultivate reliable spiritual habits and prioritize the advancement of the gospel over personal comfort.

  8. 7 de ago.

    (Study Guide) The Mind of Christ: Modeling the Heart of a Disciple

    This study guide explores how to embody the mind of Christ by examining the biblical figures of Paul and Timothy. While many readers overlook the logistical details in Philippians 2, the message argues that Paul highlights Timothy as a living example of selfless discipleship and proven character. The text contrasts Timothy’s genuine concern for others with those who focus solely on their own interests, urging the congregation to move past self-centeredness. To live out this faith, the message encourages believers to foster marginal space in their lives for service and to partner with others in the community. Ultimately, the text serves as a call for Christians to cultivate reliable spiritual habits and prioritize the advancement of the gospel over personal comfort.

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Grow your faith and deepen your spiritual life with uncut Sermons from Dwell City Church and digitally produced study guide dialogs to help you remember the key points. See what God can do through you! Dwell City Church is located in Bel Air, MD. We exist to declare and demonstrate new life in Christ in order to be a blessing to the nations. www.dwellcitychurch.com

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  • Criado por
    Dwell City Church
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    154
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Dwell City Church
  • Site do podcast
    Simpli Sermon