Podcasts about pastor dale

October 2 | 1 Samuel 22:1-23, John 9:14-41, Psalm 113:1-9, Proverbs 24:15-16 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

In this episode Pastor Dale continues a series of discussions focused on biblical healing. God's will is for His children to be healed and whole, not only spiritually, but in our bodies and minds as well.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

In this session of Healing School 2026, Pastor Dale teaches on the importance of not becoming "battle weary" when engaged in a faith fight for healing, especially when the manifestation of what your are believing for seems to be taking longer than expected. In such circumstances, we must be careful to guard against giving up and / or allowing ourselves to develop a sickness mindset or identity. With every fight of faith, there will be opportunities to quit, give up, or become discouraged. However, the victory belongs to those who refuse to be moved from what God has said.

In this episode Pastor Dale continues a series of discussions focused on biblical healing. God's will is for His children to be healed and whole, not only spiritually, but in our bodies and minds as well.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

September 23 | 1 Samuel 14:24-52, John 7:31-36, Psalm 108:5-13, Proverbs 23:29-35 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

YOU BELONG HERE!Follow along with sermon notes by downloading the HFTW Church App: http://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/GooglePlayhttp://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/AppleStoreWe stream live every week:SUNDAY  9:30 AM / 11:30 AMSubscribe to the HEART FOR THE WORLD YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/HFTWChurchWebsite: https://www.hftw.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartfortheWorldChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hftwchurch/

What if missions isn't something reserved for a select few Christians who feel called to go somewhere far away?In Episode 6 of Let's Talk!, Billy sits down with Pastor Dale and missionary leader Joe Gordon to continue the conversation from Global Outreach weekend and explore what it means for ordinary followers of Jesus to participate in His mission.Joe shares how hearing about people who had never heard the gospel changed the direction of his life and eventually led him to serve across Eurasia, a region spanning 44 countries and more than two billion people.The conversation explores Jesus' command to make disciples, the impact missionaries have had throughout history, and what God is doing around the world today. Joe shares firsthand stories from places including Syria and Iran, talks about thousands of people groups that remain unreached or unengaged, and explains why the global Church is increasingly sending missionaries across borders.They also wrestle with what Christians in America can learn from believers who follow Jesus through persecution, hardship, and tremendous sacrifice.But missions isn't only about somewhere else.Prayer, giving, going, serving, and simply noticing the person God has placed next to you can all become part of living on mission.The question isn't whether God's mission includes us.It's what part He is asking us to play.CONTINUE THE CONVERSATIONUse these questions with your small group, family, friends, or for personal reflection:- Joe said that Jesus assumes His disciples will be going, and the command is to make disciples “as you go.” Who has God already placed in your everyday life that you could intentionally love, serve, and point toward Jesus?- Joe said, “The goal of life on earth is not going to heaven. The goal of life on earth is bringing glory to the name of Jesus.” How would your priorities change if you genuinely lived with that perspective?- Hearing stories of believers following Jesus through persecution can challenge the way we view our own faith. What parts of following Jesus have become easy for you to take for granted?- Joe described prayer as “not an act of strength, but an admission of weakness.” What situation in your life or in the world feels beyond your ability to change? What would it look like to bring that honestly before God?- Missions can involve going across the world, but it can also begin with the person in the cubicle, classroom, neighborhood, or home next to us. Where might God be asking you to stop simply noticing a need and begin participating?Take a moment to pray: Ask God to open your eyes to what He is doing around you, give you His heart for people, and show you the part He is asking you to play. Be willing to listen if His answer requires you to go, give, pray, serve, or simply love the person already in front of you.

In this episode Pastor Dale continues a series of discussions focused on biblical healing. God's will is for His children to be healed and whole, not only spiritually, but in our bodies and minds as well.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

September 16 | 1 Samuel 8:1-22, John 6:16-21, Psalm 106:24-31, Proverbs 23:15-16 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

YOU BELONG HERE!Follow along with sermon notes by downloading the HFTW Church App: http://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/GooglePlayhttp://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/AppleStoreWe stream live every week:SUNDAY  9:30 AM / 11:30 AMSubscribe to the HEART FOR THE WORLD YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/HFTWChurchWebsite: https://www.hftw.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartfortheWorldChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hftwchurch/

Pastor Dale launched the series with an invitation to venture beyond the shallow realities of life and faith and to dive deep into the mysteries of God. He encouraged us that in the depths is a life of intimate connection with God which satisfies the deepest longing within us.

In this message, Pastor Dale ministers on how believers are not to rely solely on their own, natural strength as they navigate through the various seasons and phases of their spiritual journey. Instead, we are to draw from the supernatural strength made available to us from above. Weakness may come, but it is not to be our stopping place. Rather, weakness is our opportunity to draw from Him. Whatever the season requires, there is a supernatural supply available. We are strong. We are able. We are equipped. And we will keep standing and pressing forward because HE is our strength!

What happens when we stop treating relationships like a scoreboard?In Episode 5 of Let's Talk!, Dawson sits down with Pastor Dale and Discipleship Pastor Brian Krum to continue the conversation from Matthew 5:7:“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”They explore why keeping score comes so naturally, how envy and comparison shape the way we see other people, and why mercy becomes much harder when someone has actually hurt us.The conversation also looks at the mercy of Jesus, the cry of Bartimaeus, resentment, forgiveness, trust, consequences, and healthy boundaries.Mercy does not mean pretending nothing happened. Forgiveness and trust are not the same thing, and reconciliation requires both people.One of the clearest takeaways from the episode:Forgiveness is a one-person job. Reconciliation is a two-person job.If you are carrying a grudge, keeping a record of wrongs, or struggling to show mercy to someone who has disappointed or hurt you, this conversation offers a practical path forward.Scripture: Matthew 5:7Series: Blessed?CONTINUE THE CONVERSATIONUse these questions with your small group, family, friends, or for personal reflection:- Where are you most tempted to keep score in your relationships, your work, social media, or somewhere else? How is that affecting you?- Pastor Dale asked, “What have I hired this grudge to do?” Is there a resentment you are holding onto? What has it promised to accomplish, and what has it actually produced?- How does remembering the mercy you have received from Jesus change the way you view someone who has hurt or disappointed you?- Is there someone you have started defining by your worst experience with them? What would it look like to see that person through a lens of mercy and compassion?- The episode reminds us that forgiveness is a one-person job, while reconciliation is a two-person job. Is God inviting you to forgive someone, rebuild trust, establish a healthy boundary, or take a step toward reconciliation?Take a moment to pray: Ask God to remind you of His mercy, reveal any resentment you are carrying, and show you one practical way to extend mercy this week.

In this episode Pastor Dale continues a series of discussions focused on biblical healing. God's will is for His children to be healed and whole, not only spiritually, but in our bodies and minds as well.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

September 9 | Ruth 3:7-4:22, John 4:43-45, Psalm 105:16-26, Proverb 22:28-29 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

YOU BELONG HERE!Follow along with sermon notes by downloading the HFTW Church App: http://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/GooglePlayhttp://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/AppleStoreWe stream live every week:SUNDAY  9:30 AM / 11:30 AMSubscribe to the HEART FOR THE WORLD YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/HFTWChurchWebsite: https://www.hftw.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartfortheWorldChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hftwchurch/

What happens when we stop keeping score?We naturally remember offenses, compare what we've given with what we've received, and wait for things to finally feel fair. But Jesus introduces a radically different way to live:"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."In this message from our Blessed? series, Pastor Dale Oquist explores a mercy that goes far beyond simply accepting an apology. Biblical mercy is filled with forgiveness, compassion, and love. It refuses to forget people, give up on them, or treat them according to what they deserve.We don't repay Jesus for the mercy He has shown us. We experience His mercy more deeply as we begin giving it away.Mercy is what happens when we stop keeping score.In this message, you'll discover:- Why keeping score can quietly destroy our relationships- How mercy goes beyond forgiveness- What people were really asking when they cried, "Jesus, have mercy on me"- Why God's mercy never runs out- How mercy can turn strangers into family- Why giving mercy helps us understand how deeply God has forgiven us- What our unwillingness to show mercy can reveal about our own hearts- Why fairness can become a bottomless pit- How mercy can transform marriages and our closest relationships- What it means to become carriers of God's mercy in a wounded world

 September 3 | Judges 18:22-31, John 3:1-15, Psalms 104:1-7, Proverbs 22:16 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

September 2 | Judges 17:1-18:21, John 2:12-25, Psalm 103:13-22, Proverbs 22:15 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

In this episode Pastor Dale continues a series of discussions focused on biblical healing. God's will is for His children to be healed and whole, not only spiritually, but in our bodies and minds as well.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

In this episode Pastor Dale begins a series of discussions focused on biblical healing. God's will is for His children to be healed and whole, not only spiritually, but in our bodies and minds as well. •Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

August 31 | Judges 15:1-16:9; John 1:43-51; Psalm 102:23-28; Proverbs 22:13 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

In this episode Pastor Dale continues his discussion about the love of God.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

What does Jesus really mean when He says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”?In Episode 3 of Let's Talk!, Dawson sits down with Pastor Dale and Young Adults Pastor Derrick Alvarez to continue the conversation from Matthew 5:5.Together, they explore why meekness isn't weakness, what it means to be seen by God when the world considers you unimportant, and how failure can deepen our dependence on Jesus.Derrick shares how dyslexia, failure, and seasons of feeling “not good enough” have shaped his faith and ministry, while Pastor Dale talks about separating identity from success, leadership, and the praise of others.They also discuss ambition, calling, pride, comparison, and why your platform or profession doesn't determine the importance of what God has called you to do.Whether you're leading a church, running a business, raising a family, teaching, serving coffee, or working with your hands, your calling can become worship when it is surrendered to Jesus.Scripture: Matthew 5:5Series: Blessed?

YOU BELONG HERE!Follow along with sermon notes by downloading the HFTW Church App: http://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/GooglePlayhttp://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/AppleStoreWe stream live every week:SUNDAY  9:30 AM / 11:30 AMSubscribe to the HEART FOR THE WORLD YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/HFTWChurchWebsite: https://www.hftw.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartfortheWorldChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hftwchurch/

In this episode Pastor Dale continues his discussion about the love of God.•Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

This week, Pastor Dale took a closer look at the well-known story of the woman at the well to reflect on our thirst, and the deep satisfaction which Jesus freely offers to quench it.

In this message, Pastor Dale continues to minister on the love of God, focusing on how His love has been poured into the hearts of born-again believers by the Holy Spirit. The supernatural love of God residing within enables believers to fulfill the command of Jesus to love others like He loves us. This means we can choose to love regardless of feelings, circumstances, or how we have been treated. Walking in the love of God does not mean becoming passive toward or enabling harmful behavior, but it does allow us to forgive, show kindness, and refuse retaliation, while walking in wisdom and establishing boundaries. We do not love because everyone deserves it. We love because Jesus first loved us, and His love within us gives us the capacity to respond like Him.

In this message, Pastor Dale continues to minister on the love of God, focusing on how His love has been poured into the hearts of born-again believers by the Holy Spirit. The supernatural love of God residing within enables believers to fulfill the command of Jesus to love others like He loves us. This means we can choose to love regardless of feelings, circumstances, or how we have been treated. Walking in the love of God does not mean becoming passive toward or enabling harmful behavior, but it does allow us to forgive, show kindness, and refuse retaliation, while walking in wisdom and establishing boundaries. We do not love because everyone deserves it. We love because Jesus first loved us, and His love within us gives us the capacity to respond like Him.

August 23 | Judges 8:18-32; Luke 23:26-43; Psalm 99:1-4; Proverbs 21:28-29 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

In this episode Pastor Dale talks about the love of God. •Have a question or comment? Feel free to email us at: GraceCast@graceforyou.com.

In this message, Pastor Dale teaches on the importance of believers keeping their focus on Jesus on a daily basis. Considering Jesus is to be a lifestyle, not an occasional practice or afterthought. We must intentionally choose to focus on the example, death, resurrection, intercession, and return of Jesus, rather than circumstances and the distractions of this world. By putting our attention in the right place and on the right things, we are able to persevere. No matter how strong the winds, how high the waves, or how hot the fire, when we choose to fix our gaze on Jesus and all that He is we become unshakable, unsinkable, and undevourable.

What does Jesus mean when He says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”?Billy sits down with Pastor Dale and Olivia to discuss grief, loss, disappointment, and where we look for comfort when life gets heavy. They explore God's presence in painful seasons, the importance of biblical community, and how to support someone who is grieving without needing to have all the right words.Pastor Dale shares how the presence of friends brought comfort after losing his parents, while Olivia opens up about walking through miscarriage and how God has used that experience to help her connect with others.If you're experiencing grief, mourning, or disappointment, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to walk through it alone. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply show up.Scripture: Matthew 5:4Series: Blessed?People's Church | Fresno, California

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In this message Pastor Dale ministers on how Heaven's love looks completely different than the love of this world. God does not just love us when we “get it right”. His love is not based on our performance, circumstances, or even our response. God IS love, and His love toward us is settled. As believers, we must become rooted, grounded, and secure in the love of God. Truly knowing and believing the love the Father has for us changes everything, including how we love and respond to others. When His love gets established IN us, His love begins flowing THROUGH us.

August 16 | Judges 3:1-31; Luke 22:14-23; Psalm 93:1-5; Proverbs 21:14-16 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

Words have more power than we often realize.In the first episode of Let's Talk, Pastors Billy, Dale, and Dawson continue the conversation from James 3 and explore how the words we speak, and the words we receive, can shape the direction of our lives.Pastor Dale shares how unexpected conversations helped confirm God's call to Fresno, Dawson reflects on a simple conversation that changed the direction of his college experience, and the conversation turns to gossip, negative reports, daily decisions, and the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our words.The takeaway is simple: small things are big things.Our words can bring life, shape culture, and influence people in ways we may never fully see.Scripture: James 3:1-12Series: Small Things Make a Big Difference

YOU BELONG HERE!Follow along with sermon notes by downloading the HFTW Church App: http://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/GooglePlayhttp://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/AppleStoreWe stream live every week:SUNDAY  9:30 AM / 11:30 AMSubscribe to the HEART FOR THE WORLD YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/HFTWChurchWebsite: https://www.hftw.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartfortheWorldChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hftwchurch/

August 9 | Joshua 22:21-34; Luke 20:9-26; Psalm 89:14-18; Proverbs 21:1-2 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

 August 3 | Joshua 16:1-17:18; Luke 18:31-43; Psalm 87:1-3; Proverbs 20:19 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

August 2 | Joshua 15:13-63; Luke 18:18-30; Psalm 86:8-17; Proverbs 20:16-18 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

July 31 | Joshua 14:1-15; Luke 18:1-8; Psalm 85:8-13; Proverbs 20:12 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.   

YOU BELONG HERE!Follow along with sermon notes by downloading the HFTW Church App: http://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/GooglePlayhttp://lnk.bio/s/hftwchurch/AppleStoreWe stream live every week:SUNDAY  9:30 AM / 11:30 AMSubscribe to the HEART FOR THE WORLD YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/HFTWChurchWebsite: https://www.hftw.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartfortheWorldChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hftwchurch/

July 23 | Joshua 6:1-27; Luke 15:1-10; Psalm 81:8-16; Proverbs 19:26 //  Needing more biblical wisdom? Subscribe and listen to the Wisdom Words podcast with Pastor Dale and Pastor Joel at lifereachresources.com/wisdomwords.