Delaware BibleCast

In second and final part of our overview of Scientology/New Age beliefs we focus our attention on how we can share our Christian faith with those who hold to Scientology as their religion or who hold to other similar new age beliefs. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Learn more about what Scientologists and those who hold to New Age Beliefs believe in this podcast episode. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In our final episode overviewing Hinduism we focus specifically on how a Christian can share their faith with a professing Hindu. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In this episode we cover several doctrines of the Hindu faith that weren't covered in episode #108 include Hindu views on cows and pigs, how Hindus worship, the faith practice of transcendental meditation and its various forms such as yoga. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In this episode we introduce the key doctrines of the Hindu faith (such as karma and reincarnation) and share how they differ from the Christian faith. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Vacation Bible School is Delaware Bible Church's largest outreach ministry of the year...so what's the point of VBS and what are we trying to accomplish. Listen in to hear our VBS Director, Pastor Brad Harris share the goals for VBS, his passion for this ministry, and more about this year's program Keepers of the Kingdom from Answers in Genesis. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Sean and Heather Christensen are DBC supported missionaries serving with World Team Missions. Listen in as Scott and Heather share their testimonies, how the Lord transitioned them from serving in Haiti to now serving at Columbia International University, and more about their family. Heather also shares about the time that she spent as a student at Delaware Christian School. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Over several decades, Awana has been a key ministry at Delaware Bible Church. DBC supported missionary Mike Reed serves with Awana and continues to help DBC improve and enhance our Awana ministry. Tune in as Mike shares his personal testimony of coming to Christ and how the Lord led him from working at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus to serving with Awana across the country. Mike also shares more about the ministry of Awana and the work that he and his wife Kris do as well as more about their family and how we can pray for their ministry and the ministry.Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

What are some of the things to look for when trying to discern if a church leader or church is teaching prosperity gospel doctrine? What should I say to someone who is regularly listening to prosperity gospel teaching but calls themself a faithful follower of Jesus Christ?  In this second part of a two part series we address these topics and more as we seek to help those who are caught up in this false gospel preaching religion. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

What is the prosperity gospel? What's wrong with the prosperity gospel?  Who are the main leaders and teachers in the movement? Where did this movement come from and why is it drawing in so many who are seeking a relationship with God? In this first part of a two part series we address these topics and more as we seek to help those who are caught up in this false gospel preaching religion. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

DBC supported missionaries Dr. Wayne and Susie Vanderwier serve the church by helping to equip pastors in other nations to counsel biblically. They also help to create training and certifying organizations for biblical counseling in those areas. Hear more about how the Lord called Dr. Wayne and Susie from their church in Indiana to start this ministry and learn more about them in this podcast episode. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

How Christian should relate to and what value they should put in secular psychology can often be a hot button issue. Listen in as Pastors Scott Tiede and Brad Harris are joined by DBC supported missionary and Director-at-Large of Overseas in Counseling, Dr. Wayne Vanderweir to pick his brain on this important topic. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

We are incredibly thankful for the way that God has blessed the Delaware BibleCast and has allowed us to be able to share 100 episodes as we have sought to inform, encourage, and equip the local church through this ministry. In this episode, we share a brief reflection from podcast host Pastor Brad Harris of God's work through this ministry from October 1, 2020 to episode 100! Praise the Lord for his work through this ministry! Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In this podcast we focus our attention on how we can practically and personally share our faith with Unitarian Universalists and those who hold to liberal Christian theological views. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

The majority of this podcast focuses on the beliefs and practices of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Throughout the podcast we'll also more generally study the practices of other churches with liberal theology who practice doctrine similar to the Unitarian Universalist church. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In our final podcast episode that focuses on Catholicism we will focus the first part of our time overviewing the Catholic theology of transubstantiation, Purgatory, why Catholic leaders are single, and prayers to the saints (veneration). The second half of our podcast will focus on how we can practically share our faith with a Catholic to the glory of God. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In this podcast episode we focus our time studying the  seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and how they differ from Protestant Christian theology. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In our first of three podcasts overviewing Catholic religion we spend our time studying why the Catholic church is a false gospel preaching religion as well as the history and general doctrines of the religion. We also spend some time looking at Catholicism's role in modern society and pop culture. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Over the last year or so Delaware Bible Church has been searching for a man to serve as Pastor of Discipleship here at Delaware Bible Church. Over that time, God in his grace has saw fit to open the door to bring two men to fill the position each being a mature man looking to serve in a part time role. In today's podcast we'll hear from the first of these men, Pastor Jim Stevanus.Listen in as we hear a recent Q&A and sermon from Pastor Jim that was shared at Delaware Bible Church on 2/19/23.Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In this second part of our study on what Mormons believe we'll focus our time studying what Jehovah's Witnesses believe and how their beliefs differ from protestant Christian faith. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In our final podcast focusing on the Jehovah's Witness faith, we focus on how we can practically share the truth of God's Word with Jehovah's Witnesses as the Lord provides opportunities for us to do so. 5 Main Areas of Focus:AuthorityJesus ChristSalvationHumanityHellAccess the notes mentioned in this podcast.:https://www.dropbox.com/s/cl7t7unbbpau67d/Sharing%20My%20Faith%20with%20a%20Jehovah%E2%80%99s%20Witness.pdf?dl=0Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In the second part of our study of Modern Cults and World Religions we begin our study of Jehovah's Witnesses. Our focus on this podcast is general information about the Jehovah's Witness faith, highlights of their history, and some of the key doctrines that they believe. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Rachel Yanac grew up at Delaware Bible Church and Delaware Christian School and now has served as DBC supported missionary for 25 years. Listen in as Rachel shares her testimony, how the Lord led her to the mission field, how her and her family serve the people of Peru, and more interesting facts about herself and her family.Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

So far in our study of the Mormon faith, we've studied the history, culture, and beliefs of Mormons. In our final podcast episode of this study we'll focus specifically on key points of the Christian faith to focus on while talking to Mormons. "Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." - Colossians 4:6Comparison Chart - Mormonism and Christianityhttps://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/comparison-chart-mormonism-and-christianity/Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

In this second part of our study on what Mormons believe we'll focus our time studying the doctrinal beliefs of the Mormon faith and how they differ from Christianity.Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

This podcast is the first of a short series detailing the beliefs of the Mormon Church. In this podcast we'll give a basic overview of the Mormon Church's history, their presence in American culture, and other interesting facts regarding the organization. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

As we begin a new year we begin a new podcast series, "Modern Cults and World Religions". In this first episode we study what a cult is, why it's important for Christians to study cults and world religions and lay the groundwork for future episodes where we'll study specific cults and world religions. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Travel back with us to 1984 when DBC's founding Pastor, Carl Witt preached a message titled, When God Became Man from Philippians 2. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Fundraising for the Building for Future Generations Capital Campaign has been ongoing for close to a year and a half now. What are next steps? In this podcast Pastor Brad Harris shares an update regarding the Building For Future Generations Capital Campaign, where we currently are with the project, and what next steps are to raise the money needed to finish the project.Find out more information about the Building For Future Generations Capital Campaign through the link below.https://www.delawarebible.org/capital-campaign-building-for-future-generations/Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Recently, Dr. Matthew Hintz  shared a chapel message to Delaware Christian School middle school and high school students titled, "Walking Worthy in Your Work". We'll listen in to Dr. Hintz's message in this podcast as he shares 3 principles that help us walk worthy to the calling God has for us in our work. 1) Your work is what you do, not who you are. - Philippians 3:4-14 2) The primary purpose of work is to glorify God, not to make money, learn skills, climb the ladder, or impress your peers. - Colossians 3:22-24 3) God is not the largest slice of the pie.  God is the pie. - Colossians 3:1-3Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

This podcast is a throwback sermon from November 22, 2015 where Pastor Brad Harris preached a message the Sunday before Thanksgiving from Psalm 138. This sermon includes many practical applications related to Thanksgiving but regardless of when you're listening, it will encourage you you to consider how you can praise and honor the Lord for the many gifts that he has blessed you with. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Previously, DBC Elder Bart Hughes joined the podcast in episode #17 to share his testimony and more about himself. In today's podcast, we'll hear from Bart again as we listen in to a recent Delaware Christian School chapel message that Bart preached on 10.5.22. Regardless of your age or background, this message is full of solid biblical teaching and practical applications that will encourage you. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

On Saturday, November 6, 2022, the men of DBC gathered together for a time of fellowship, encouragement and edification as longtime DBC member Sheriff Russ Martin shared a presentation titled, “What I learned in Life, Love, Law Enforcement and Leadership (How to Impact Our World for Christ)”.  In today's podcast, we'll listen in to Sheriff Martin's talk. This is a much longer podcast than we normally share so it will be broken up into chunks.Access the slides that were referenced through the link below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r06e5kurv6tnha4/2022%20DBC%20Men%27s%20Retreat.pptx?dl=0Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Through the Our DBC Community LIFE Group campaign we've studied Christian community and how we can intentionally, thoughtfully serve others within our local church fellowship. What does it look like to have skin in the game, practically serving and caring for the needs of others? Listen in as Pastor Brad Harris uses our DBC Membership Covenant as a guide to help us see how we can contribute to the work that God is doing in and through our church. Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Why does our church host a Trunk or Treat event? How should a believer view Halloween? Should Christians participate in Halloween or trick or treating events? Join Pastor Brad Harris as he dives into these topics and addresses them from God's Word. Articles Mentionedhttps://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/trunk-or-treat-509872.htmlhttps://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/should-christians-celebrate-halloween/Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

How can we prepare our own hearts and prepare to help others grow in their faith during our time together on Sunday mornings? Listen in as Pastors Scott and Brad discuss practical ways that we can be encouraged personally and encourage others as we gather together for worship.Delaware Bible Church | Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

During this time this podcast aired, DBC is taking a break from our Sunday morning study of the book of Acts to study the themes of Christian community and connection to our local church through a LIFE Group Campaign. Throughout the next 4 weeks, we'll closely examine these themes and their importance to the church. This week, Pastors Scott and Brad overview the different components of this campaign and talk about why now is the right time for DBC to study these important topics. 

Delaware Bible Church has been blessed to partner with Fred and Trudy Vermeulen in Gospel ministry over the past 49 years. Listen in as Fred shares stories from his time in the mission field and how God continues to work through their ministry in Suriname and around the world. 

In our FINAL episode of Season of the Delaware BibleCast,  Tom Carroll joins the podcast once again to share his most memorable stories from his time serving at Delaware Christian School and Delaware Bible Church. 

Delaware Christian School is Delaware Bible Church's largest ministry. Tom Carroll has served in leadership at both Delaware Bible Church and Delaware Christian School and this year is retiring after several years of faithful service at DCS. Learn more about Tom's history at DCS, how the Lord brought him to DCS and the many roles he's served in from being a teacher, to the Dean of Students, to the High School Principal. Finally, hear Tom share why he believes in the importance of Christian education and several highlights from his time working at DCS. 

Elder Chairman Randy Moore shares his testimony as well as more about his family and hobbies. 

On June 12, 2011, former DBC Senior Pastor, Marvin Hintz preached a message titled, "The Church: Loved by God". Listen in to this meaningful message from our church archives.

Lydia is a DBC supported missionary who spends her days ministering to and sharing the Gospel with Muslims throughout Central Ohio. Learn more about the work that God is doing in Central Ohio to bring Muslims to Christ by tuning in. 

Jerry and Gwen Shelhaas are DBC supported missionaries serving through International Friendships International (IFI)  at one of the largest mission fields in Ohio, the campus of Ohio State University. Listen in as Jerry joins the podcast to share more about the work that they do through IFI, how they are able to connect with international students and build relationships with them, and advice that he would give to anyone looking to minister to others through hospitality ministry. Find out more about the Shelhaas' by clicking the link below.https://www.ifipartners.org/team/jerry-shellhaas

Andy and Beth Lowe are DBC supported missionaries serving at Life Action Ministries in Buchanan, MI. Listen in to hear how Andy (serving in the maintenance department) and Beth (overseeing Life Action's online presence) were led to serve at Life Action after God reconciled their marriage and learn more about them and their family. 

David Trubek, one of our newest supported missionaries at DBC serves through Chosen People Ministries in Israel. CPM is a Messianic Jewish nonprofit organization which engages in Christian evangelism to Jews. Listen in as David shares how he came to know Christ as well as more about his missions work and family in Israel. 

Beth Ann Tobin grew up at Delaware Bible Church and Delaware Christian School and soon will be headed off to serve the Lord full time in Guatemala. Listen in as Beth Ann joins us and shares more about her journey from DBC/DCS to the mission field and how she will be serving the Lord on the field. 

Jake & Elizabeth Delich serve as missionaries to Puerto Rico with Biblical Ministries Worldwide. Learn more about this DBC supported missionary family as Jake share more about himself and his family while also sharing  his testimony, the story of how his family transitioned from serving in Sweden to Puerto Rico, and the work that God is currently doing in and through their ministry in the first of several missionary spotlight episodes we'll be releasing over the next several weeks. 

If you've ever spent any significant time recently around Delaware Bible Church it's likely that you've met Bob Erlandson. Bob has celebrated 90 years of being a Christian and 97 years of life while serving the Lord in just about every way you could imagine. In this podcast, Bob shares several pieces of life advice that all believer can benefit from and be encouraged by. 

If you've ever spent any significant time recently around Delaware Bible Church it's likely that you've met Bob Erlandson. Bob has celebrated 90 years of being a Christian and 97 years of life while serving the Lord in just about every way you could imagine. In this podcast as well as next week's we'll hear Bob's testimony and a few of his many stories on how he's been able to serve the Lord throughout his life. 

Eschatology is the study of last things. In this two part series surveying what we believe about eschatology we study what our church doctrinal statement says about Jesus' return and what happens to those on the earth as well as those who have passed when Jesus returns. In the second episode of this series we talk about what we believe about the Millennium, Dispensationalism, The Final Judgment, and The New Heaven and New Earth.