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Today, Pastor Al will explore perhaps the most famous conversion in the history of the Church. In Acts chapter nine we read the account of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus to Paul the Apostle. Every conversion is a miracle, but some seem more miraculous than others, or at least more surprising. You'll be encouraged as you read Saul's story - for if God can save Saul he can save anyone! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we make our way over to Acts chapter eight and observe a classic example of what's been called a divine appointment. Philip is directed by the Lord to go to a man who was serious about searching for God and just happened to be reading the Scripture. But this man needed someone to help him understand it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

God is not only interested in changing us for the better and fitting us for eternity, but also influencing those around us. Today, we'll see one of the ways the Lord does that. In Acts chapter eight, Philip is directed by the Lord to leave a thriving ministry to reach just one man. Philip's obedience in following the Lord's leading is inspiring. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Our teacher is pastor Al Pittman, and today we'll return to his verse by verse study through the book of Colossians, as we look at chapter three, verses twelve through seventeen. The people of Colossi were not too different from believers today - they tended to stray away from their faith and trust themselves to find the answers to a fulfilling life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

As we know, Saul of Tarsus became the Apostle Paul - one of the greatest men in Christian history. That happened in Acts chapter nine. In our study today in Acts eight, we'll get to know Saul, and another early missionary named Philip. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Any Lawyer worth his degree knows case law. Case law is composed of previous cases, and how they turned out. These cases are often used to persuade juries and judges that a precedent has been set. Steven's defense in Acts chapter seven is comprised of a good deal of “case law” from the Old Testament, and offers us a refresher course on some of the great men of the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Defense Lawyers are well known for being dramatic and even sometimes over the top emotionally as they try to help their client. Here in Acts chapter seven, we see Steven acting as his own defense lawyer, and his words are quite remarkable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

How will you react when persecuted for your faith? Steven is a model we all should follow when it comes to persecution. He understood the Word, was able to defend his beliefs and glorified his Lord. Steven will be our subject today as we look at Acts chapter seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Imagine what would happen if a crisis arose somewhere in the world, and the president's advisors couldn't find him because he was vacuuming the carpets in the dining room! That wouldn't happen because the authority to clean carpets has been delegated to someone else. In the church, delegation of authority is important as well. the pastor cannot do everything! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We'll take a peek into the Christian's wardrobe today on The Dwelling Place, and see what we are to wear! Pastor Al Pittman is leading us on a journey through Colossians right now, and we have reached the middle of chapter three. Fortunately for us, our Lord cares enough about us to lay out our clothes in Scripture, so we know what to put on. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

As we've seen, the book of Acts was written by Luke, and it tells us about the working of God through the Word of God in the hearts of the people of God. And there were many challenges as the church begins - among them, some widows being neglected. This resulted in some hurt feelings and the need for the Apostles to deal with the problem in a straight forward manner, while keeping their own priorities in line. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We are currently going verse by verse through the book of Acts, and today, we'll bring you the conclusion of a message Al began last time, titled “Pandemic Faith”. Pastor Al shared this message during the COVID pandemic. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We are continuing our series in Acts today, with a message from pastor Al titled “Pandemic Faith” , based in Acts chapter four. It's a message that dealt with the situation out nation and our world found itself in concerning the COVID Pandemic. Pastor Al shared some ways we can deal with the uncertainty and fear we were all feeling during the pandemic. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Power will be the topic here today as pastor Al continues with his new series in Acts called “The World Upside Down”. We're currently looking at the last fifteen verses of Acts chapter four, where we see the Holy Spirit unleashing amazing power among the believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we will continue our study through the book of Acts. with a look at chapter four. This was a time of great growth in the early Christian church, and two of the leaders of that early church, Peter and John, are just now being released from jail after being arrested for preaching the Gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

A united church body can accomplish great things. A divided church body san accomplish nothing. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we will continue our study through the book of Acts and chapter four . This was a time of great growth in the early Christian church, and two of the leaders of that early church, Peter and John, had been arrested for preaching the Gospel. The reaction they see when they are released and return to their church is another example of the Holy Spirit's presence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

In Acts chapter four, we find Peter and John before the religious authorities, accused of saying things that were quite contrary to the accepted teaching of the time. But Peter and John were defiant, they were on fire for the Lord, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. What a great example for Christians today, who face some unprecedented challenges in a fallen world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al Pittman will take us to Acts four today as we see Peter and John arrested. Arrested for what? Performing miracles through the power of the Holy Spirit. Now the folks in charge around those parts didn't appreciate being upstaged power-wise, so they arrested them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

As we continue in chapter three today, we'll look at a beautiful moment at a place called “the beautiful gate”. A man who had never walked was healed. And what was his reaction? He jumped! He ran! And he praised God! What a great lesson we learn in this wonderful story. The good things in life… the miracles we experience… are all due to God's incredible love for us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Have you ever experienced something and later realized you'd been set up? That's exactly what's about to happen to Peter and John. They're on their way to the temple to pray and they come across a lame man begging for money. What happens at The Beautiful Gate served to give the people a vivid example of the presence and the power of The Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Division within the church is the topic today - and the devastation it can cause To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today, we'll wrap up a message dealing with the final verses of the second chapter of Acts. Here's the scenario: Peter is giving a dynamite sermon about the power and the glory of Jesus Christ, and those who heard the sermon clearly amazed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Al is currently leading us through a verse by verse study through the book of Acts. So please join us by turning in your Bible to Acts chapter two as we see the Holy Spirit descend on the people. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we'll look at several verses of chapter two. Luke, the author of Acts, describes one of the most amazing events in human history - the descending of the Holy Spirit. As you might imagine, the people who witnessed this miraculous event were stunned and amazed. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

When the Holy Spirit came upon the hundred and twenty disciples, there were many who were amazed. But there were some who thought these spirit-filled people had had a little too much wine to drink! After all, they were being heard by the crowd in several different languages at the same time! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

God keeps His word. That's a promise we can all rely on, and it's the subject of today's Dwelling Place broadcast, Pastor Al Pittman is in Acts two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Being a Christian in a secular world isn't always easy is it? You might even see the conflict between righteousness and worldliness on the job every day. The temptations are everywhere. But, as we'll see in our study today, Christians are supposed to set themselves above the ways of the world. It's a lofty goal, but one that is certainly not beyond our reach. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

It's always exciting to read about the birth of the early Church and its leaders, several of whom went on to write much of the New Testament. As we take a look at the amazing events that took place in those early days, there are so many lessons that can be applied to our lives today. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much the believers of today have in common with the first century Christians. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

In Acts chapter one, Jesus told His followers they would receive the power of the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses. They did indeed receive power, and that power to be a witness is not only essential but available still today. We've just begun a new series in Acts, and pastor Al will share the second half of his introductory message today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today on The Dwelling Place, pastor Al Pittman begins a new series in the book of Acts. You'll find Acts right after John's gospel, and that's a very appropriate place to find it, because many bible scholars refer to Acts as “the fifth gospel”. The star of the shows to speak, is the Holy Spirit. He descends on the church in chapter two, and for the rest of the twenty-eight chapters, we see Him at work in the lives of great men like Peter, and Paul. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

God transforms our lives by His Holy Spirit. He makes us what we ought to be – more loving and joyful. We'll learn how it happens today on The Dwelling Place. We've come in our study of Galatians to chapter five verses sixteen through eighteen To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We continue making our way through the New Testament book of Galatians. And in chapter five, we're told to stand strong in the freedom we have in Christ. Then we're warned there are some things that can rob us of our freedom. We'll also be assured of the difference grace truly makes and be encouraged to hold on to it by faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

There are obsolete laws everywhere, and today on The Dwelling Place, we'll again look at the relationship between Old Testament Law, and the Grace of Jesus Christ. This is not to imply that God's law is obsolete, but we must integrate our adherence to the Law, with our understanding that we've been sanctified and set apart through our relationship with Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today on The program, pastor Al Pittman continues his study of Galatians, and has us turn to the fifth chapter. It's here that the apostle Paul combats the legalists of his day with the message of God's grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al Pittman will show us today what the apostle Paul was referring to when he told the Galatians “They have fallen from grace”. And as we go along in this section of Galatians, we'll receive a very strong but needed warning not to pursue self-righteousness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Here in America, we consider it a courtesy to open and close a door for another person. Some of us guys forget that about the fourth or fifth year of marriage, right? Today, we'll observe God opening and closing doors for His children, and specifically the apostle Paul. God sovereignly orchestrates the events of our lives, and that can be a great comfort to know. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today, Pastor Al Pittman will urge us to do live by faith. Galatians chapter four will be our text for today's teaching. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

If we look at God's law as a set of rules to follow in oder to get to heaven, we miss then point. We cannot obey the law perfectly, and the law points that out to us, so we must turn to faith in Christ for our salvation. Today on The Dwelling Place Pastor Al Pittman will elaborate as he continues his study of Galatians. We'll be in chapter three on this day, beginning in verse twenty-two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

oday on The Dwelling Place, we continue through Colossians, and we're going to examine the relationship between living under the law and living under the Grace of Jesus Christ. The law exists for a purpose, but too many Christians today are hung up on ritual and laws. That's exactly what Paul addresses in the section of Colossians we'll look at today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

The law of God has no power to prevent sin - or redeem the sinner. Only grace can do that. That's our theme on today's The Dwelling Place with pastor Al Pittman. The churches in Galatia had been deceived by false teachers, who had convinced them that they could be saved by works rather than grace. Let's head over to Galatians chapter three and find out what the Apostle Paul had to say on this important issue. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Our problem with perfection was solved by Jesus. He paid the price to perfect us before a holy and perfect God. Isn't that awesome? However, there are some people who still try to get to heaven by being “perfect”. It simply won't work. The people of Galatia had a similar issue. They thought following rules was the path to heaven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We all need someone in our lives who is not afraid to “tell it like it is”. The Galatians had a friend like that, and his name was Paul. We'll see just what he had to say to the Galatians today on The Dwelling Place. Pastor Al Pittman is taking us through this challenging epistle, and we can see that the Galatians were much like many Christians today – they thought they needed to add something to their faith in order to please God and get to heaven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al Pittman is currently taking us through the book of Galatians - a letter written by Paul to a group of believers who had been seriously misled by false teachers. They had been taught by Paul that the gospel message was for Jews and Gentiles alike, but they had then been misled into believing that the gentiles were disqualified. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

On today's program, pastor Al continues his in depth look at Galatians chapter two. In order to really understand what the Apostle Paul is saying in this chapter, it's important to know what was going on in the churches in Galatia at the time. In a word, the problem was hypocrisy. The Galatians talked a good game, but they actually had let false teaching and bigotry creep into their midst, and were preaching a gospel that contradicted the truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We're currently enjoying a journey through the book of Colossians, and once again, we see the incredible inspired word of God coming through in this letter from Paul to the church in Colossi. Do you think God knew two thousand years ago how relevant these words would be for us today? Of course He did! Colossians chapter two has much to teach us about false teachers, and the true source of security and happiness- our Lord Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al Pittman will underscore the gospel of grace alone through faith alone on today's broadcast as part of our continuing study of Galatians. We've just begun a look at chapter two, where we read Paul's passionate defense of the gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

The grace of God is definitely something to be thankful for, and grace is the topic as we continue Al's new series in Galatians. As we begin a look at chapter two today, Paul has set the stage for his theme in this letter. The churches in Galatia had fallen victim to false teaching. Of course, there was some backlash, but here in chapter two, Paul defends his authority to preach the gospel, and he defends the gospel message as well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

As we continue in Galatians one today, we are going to continue to see Paul's angry reaction to his beloved friends in Galatia turning to a false gospel. Paul had taught them a gospel based on the grace of God, and the Galatians had turned to a gospel of works. Paul was thoroughly ticked! As Al has mentioned before, this is the only letter Paul wrote that contains absolutely no encouragement. It's a good old fashioned dressing-down! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we begin a series in Paul's letter to the Galatian church. The underlying theme of this series is going to be one word - grace. The churches in Galatia had strayed away from the truths Paul had taught them when the church was formed. Salvation through grace was the corner stone, and the Galatians had listened to the wrong teachers after Paul left, and now they believed they had to work for their salvation. That's the same false doctrine that many people are falling for today - even in the strongest Christian churches. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today on The Dwelling Place we will be treated to some timely encouragement. In First Thessalonians chapter five, verse twenty three, Paul concludes this wonderful letter to the Church by expressing a great confidence in God's ability to keep us! Our series in this wonderful letter ends today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29