Dr. Chris Dortch is a pastor who has been serving in ministry since 1993. He is a graduate of Liberty University as well as Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Chris identifies five key aspects to authentic discipleship.
Pastor Chris identifies six key elements to authentic pastoral leadership.
The gospel needs to become "our" gospel. The gospel comes to us, transforms us, and then goes out from us. When our lives are transformed by the gospel, it becomes "our gospel."
Jesus fulfills His role as Kinsman-Redeemer!
Ruth's proposal to Boaz is a picture of our request for atonement from Jesus as our Kinsman-Redeemer.
There is something good about depending upon the provision and protection of Jesus.
When we focus on the difficulty of our circumstances, we may not see the glimpse of hope that is coming.
The promises of God can always be trusted. In fact, we can trust every detail of His promises.
This episode helps us understand the backdrop for the book of Ruth. It was a difficult time.
Pastor Chris shows that while the central theme of Ruth 1 is one of hopelessness, the chapter ends with a glimpse of hope.
Pastor Chris paints a picture of the journey of Naomi and her plea for Orpah and Ruth to return.
Pastor Chris shows us how our affliction can often be the catalyst for awakening our need for the LORD.
Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.
Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.
Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.
Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.
Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.
Pastor Chris wraps up the "40 Days of Missional Living" by asking three questions.
Pastor Chris leads the congregation in the observation of Communion.
Pastor Chris reminds us that we serve a God who calls things that do not exist as though they did.
Pastor Chris examines the importance of faith in seeing a vision come to fruition.
Pastor Chris visits the history of why the Jews hated the Samaritans and why Jesus included the Samaritans as part of His Great Commission strategy.
Pastor Chris explores the timing of God's strategic plan for the Great Commission.
Pastor Chris examines the word "power" and the essential role of the Holy Spirit's power in accomplishing the Great Commission.
Pastor Chris opens with an illustration that contrasts the strategy of Eddie Grant's "Electric Avenue" (1982) vs. that of Michael Tait's cover of "Electric Avenue" (2003).
Pastor Chris reminds us that gospel-centric prayers should intercede for the laborers.
Pastor Chris reminds us that gospel-centric prayers will pray for the harvest.
The Mr. Mister song "Kyrie" is an illustration of our need to petition the Lord for His mercy as we travel down the road of missional living.
Pastor Chris shows us how the flood of Noah is a type of baptism that points us to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection.
Pastor Chris points us to Jesus as our refuge during the flood.
The Crowded House song "Don't Dream It's Over" illustrates the feelings of being overwhelmed and flooded with challenges. Pastor Chris walks us through Noah's flood and how the gospel is our hope through the flood.
Pastor Chris explains how your testimony is preaching a sermon.
Pastor Chris explains how your spiritual gifts help you preach a sermon.
Pastor Chris explains that your life is preaching a sermon.
Pastor Chris explains why heaven will be "ordinary."
Living on mission means we must "GATHER."
Living on mission means we must "GROW."
Living on mission means we must "GO."
Toto's song "Africa" serves as the introduction to our "40 Days of Missional Living" spiritual growth campaign.
GU Episode 271: "The One About the End of Acts" (R: 4 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 270: "The One About the Chains" (R: 3 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 269: "The One About the Hope of Israel" (R: 2 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 268: "The One About Continuing the Mission" (R: 1 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 267: The One About the Treatment (Q: 3 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 266: The One About Pride & Prejudice (Q: 2 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 265: The One About Hatred (Q: 1 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 264: The One About Reason & Faith (P: 2 of 2) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 263: The One About Felix & Drusilla (P: 1 of 2) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 262: The One About God's Plans for You (O: 3 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 261: The One About Being of Good Cheer (O: 2 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch
GU Episode 260: The One About Paul's Discouragement (O: 1 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch