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Our culture is experiencing hopelessness due to the rejection of truth, particularly the truth of God and His Word. Mary Magdalene's story illustrates the transformation from complete hopelessness to finding hope in Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We're reminded that true hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. The resurrection story, centered in Matthew 27, showcases how hopelessness can turn into everlasting hope. We see this transformation through Mary Magdalene's journey - once possessed by seven demons, representing complete bondage, she found freedom and purpose in Christ. This parallel reminds us that no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, Sunday is always coming. Our culture often rejects truth for convenient lies, leading to a sense of hopelessness. However, we're called to embrace the truth that sets us free. As believers, we must recognize that living in despair is not the norm God intended for us. Instead, we're encouraged to sit up straight, reject the lies, and remember we're created in God's image with a future and a hope. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

In the final part of 2 Peter 1:12-21 we learn about the power of God's Word and how we should apply it in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we'll hear three reasons why God's Word can be trusted: eyewitness accounts, prophetic fulfillment, and divine inspiration. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

In this powerful message, we're reminded of the incredible trustworthiness of God's Word. Drawing from 2 Peter 1, we explore three compelling reasons why we can rely on Scripture: eyewitness accounts, prophetic fulfillment, and divine inspiration. Just as Peter witnessed Christ's transfiguration, we too are called to be witnesses of God's majesty in our daily lives. The message challenges us to embrace the entirety of God's Word, not cherry-picking what suits us. It's a sobering reminder that rejecting parts of Scripture is essentially rejecting Christ Himself. As we reflect on this, let's consider how we can better anchor our lives in God's unchanging truth, allowing it to transform us from the inside out. Are we truly receiving God's Word as divine truth, or merely as human opinion? This message urges us to deepen our faith and stand firm on the solid foundation of Scripture in a world that often seeks to undermine it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we finish part two of our series, Counteracting Counterfeits. In this message, we learn that the greatest evidence of our calling and election is our progression in faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Continuing our series in 2 Peter we hear part two of verses 10-11. Today, we delve into the concepts of God's calling and election in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Are we progressing in our faith or simply standing still? Today's message challenges us to embrace the concept of spiritual addition. Just as a house needs a strong foundation, we're called to build upon our initial faith in Christ. The apostle Peter urges us to be 'even more diligent' in making our calling and election sure. This isn't about convincing God, but about convincing ourselves through active spiritual growth. We're reminded that Christianity isn't a one-time decision, but a continual journey of transformation. By adding virtues like goodness, knowledge, and love to our faith, we demonstrate the reality of our salvation. Let's reflect on our own spiritual journey - are we seeing evidence of growth and change? This message encourages us to partner with God in our transformation, putting off the old nature and putting on the new. As we progress, we'll find renewed passion and joy in our walk with Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Final message from Pastor Al on 2 Peter 1:1-9. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We're reminded of the transformative power of God's promises and His divine nature. The key scripture, 2 Peter 1:3-4, reveals that God has given us everything we need for life and godliness through His divine power. We're called to be 'partakers of the divine nature,' which is fundamentally about love. This isn't just a one-time event, but a daily commitment to fellowship with God. The analogy of 'catch and release' fishing beautifully illustrates that God doesn't just 'catch' us and let us go - He holds onto us, seeing us as precious jewels. This message challenges us to stay connected to our power source - Christ - and to live out God's promises in our lives as a witness to the world. It's a call to move beyond simply knowing God's promises to experiencing them, allowing His faithfulness to shine through us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

In this powerful message, we're reminded of the transformative power of our faith in Christ. The apostle Peter's words in 2 Peter challenge us to recognize the precious faith we've obtained and the divine power available to us for life and godliness. We're called to be 'bondservants' of Christ, willingly serving Him not for recognition or rewards, but because we belong to Him. This perspective shift reminds us that our lives are not our own, but purchased at a great price. As we grow in our knowledge of God through His Word, we experience a multiplication of grace and peace. Let's reflect on how we can deepen our connection to Christ, tapping into the power He provides for our daily walk. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today on The Dwelling Place we return to Colossians three. as we look at verses eighteen and nineteen, pastor Al Pittman will remind us that it's vitally important that we grasp what marriage is according to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

When a man or a woman is more concerned about their reputation than their character, there's no end to what they'll do to make themselves look good. So if satan can get a Christian; and especially a Christian leader, to be proud, devastation can follow. To help us reject this tactic of the devil, we join pastor Al in Acts chapter fourteen, and a message titled “Sustaining Presence”. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Some pastors are altering the message of the gospel in order to make it more listener friendly. But if you change the message, it loses it's power because it's no longer the gospel. For it's only the gospel that is the power of God unto salvation. On today's edition of The Dwelling Place, we'll be inspired to hold to the truth of the gospel despite the response. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We've been going verse by verse through the book of Acts, and today, we will be finishing chapter thirteen. It was pretty early on in Paul's evangelical ministry when he realized that the message he was sharing was being rejected by a lot of people. He was telling the people that the gospel message was for everyone - whether you were jewish or gentile. A lot of religious leaders of the day didn't appreciate hearing that! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al continues in the book of Acts today, and what he will remind us of is one of the most important truths we find in the bible - when we receive Jesus as savior, we immediately become an enemy of the world. But the cool thing about it is, God knows we will make enemies when we start following Him, and He'll carry us through the difficult times we'll surely face. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Paul and his cohorts are spreading the message of salvation throughout the land, and the reaction they get varies quite a bit. There were those who were simply astounded to learn that could have salvation from sin through simple faith in Jesus. And there were those who thought Paul and his friends were out of their minds! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

he 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. Paul's letter is designed to lead them back to Christ. Sounds like a good idea, doesn't it? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Unfortunately, war and violence are an everyday part of our existence today. But when you see a building that's been flattened by a bomb or some explosion, the one thing that always remains intact is the foundation. When we face trials and tribulations, that foundation should always remain intact! Today on The Dwelling Place, Al Pittman will take us again to Acts chapter thirteen as we explore the foundations of our faith in God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

One of the many things we learn from studying the life of the Apostle Paul is the way his ministry thrived in the face of the evil that was going on around him. Uncompromising is a good word to describe Paul's attitude about sharing the gospel. Could the same be said of us? We're in Acts thirteen today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today Al will continue his series through the book of Acts. As we delve further into chapter thirteen today, we see Paul and Barnabas embark on their first missionary journey. In these verses we also get a first hand description from Paul about the foundations of the Christian faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today pastor Al takes us to the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey. As we watch and learn of this great man's maturing in Christ, let's see if we can capture some ways we might grow closer to the Lord as well. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We come in our study of the book of Acts to chapter thirteen today. It's here we'll glean insights into the call of God. Many people grieve over their inability to discern God's will for their life. But it doesn't have to be that way at all! 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

Prayer is the way that God has established for us to communicate with Him. Yes we have a God who enjoys communicating with His children, just as you enjoy talking with your children. Today Pastor Al is in the book of Acts, chapter twelve. Peter was in jail at this particular time, and the disciples were praying for his deliverance. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Anyone who's lived a while knows that no matter how careful we are, no matter how much planning we do, we're going to go through some trials in life. What's your first reaction when trials come? Today as we look at Acts chapter twelve, we'll see what happened to Peter when he was arrested, and his friends started praying for him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today Al will again be sharing a message based on the eleventh chapter of Acts. This is a key chapter for us to look at and understand, because it deals with something that a lot of people have questions about - The Holy Spirit, and His role in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al is in the eleventh Chapter of Acts where Peter has to go back and explain to the early church leaders that all people, including non-Jews, were given the gift of Jesus; a gift that you and I have to this day. Some of the leaders had a problem with this and today Pastor Al explains how Peter handled this tough meeting. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

oday on The Dwelling Place, pastor Al Pittman takes us to the eleventh chapter of Acts, and we're going to learn about a club that is the exact opposite of those clubs we had as kids. Christianity is for everyone. The only requirement is faith in Jesus Christ. 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 - by displaying unity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today, Pastor Al will be talking about the borders and boundaries that we so often put up, making it hard for non-Christian's to come into fellowship with us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Of all the occurrences in the book of Acts, what happens in chapter ten is among the most significant. The gentiles are hearing the gospel message for the first time. Now, as you might imagine, some of the Jews were not happy about this. They thought the gospel was for them only. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

One of the best lessons we learn by looking at the early church is that Christians come in all shapes and sizes. The gospel message is for everyone! Our text today is Acts chapter ten, and pastor Al has given this message a most appropriate title - “Uncommon Commonality”! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

We are witnessing some of the great men of the bible going out and sharing the gospel message with people who had never heard the message before. Paul has just been converted on the road to Damascus. What followed was an amazing display of the power of the Holy Spirit. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Today we'll be looking at Acts chapter nine, where this powerful story is recorded for us. We invite you to follow along with us as Pastor Al tells us about the amazing transformation of Saul. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Pastor Al Pittman is drawing practical insights for our lives from Colossians right now, and as we turn to chapter three we focus once on the things that can divide us, and how we can avoid the disaster of division. Our scripture reference today is Colossians chapter three, verses five through eleven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

Becoming a Christian involves a radical transformation, and perhaps no one epitomizes this more than the Apostle Paul. By God's grace, he was completely transformed in Christ. From a persecutor of Christians, to a faithful proclaimer of Jesus, his incredible story is coming your way right now on The Dwelling Place To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

In Acts chapter nine, we have an example of what God will do to get someone's attention. The way God gets hold of our lives varies, because we are all different. Some are more dramatic than others. The Lord knows what we need, and He knew what Paul needed to see and hear. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1425/29

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