
Dick Woodward
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Old Testament Survey - Part 1
89528:442TI 3:16This sermon introduces the Mini-Bible College, a comprehensive survey of the Bible in 180 sessions, aiming to acquaint believers with the content, outline, and devotional application of each book. It emphasizes the unity of the Bible and the importance of equipping lay people for ministry. The sermon also discusses the tools needed for Bible study and provides an overview of the organization of the Bible, highlighting the different types of books in the Old and New Testaments.
I Can't, but He Can
84523:05BeatitudesEXO 3:7MAT 5:3In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a humble and dependent attitude towards God. He uses the example of Moses, who was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The speaker highlights that Moses' background as a slave and his time in the desert taught him that it is not about what he can do, but about what God can do. The speaker encourages the audience to adopt a similar attitude of being "poor in spirit" and recognizing their own limitations, while trusting in God's power to bring about deliverance. The sermon references Exodus 3:7-9, where God assures Moses that He has seen the affliction of His people and will deliver them.
Channels of Love and the Catheterized Heart
83329:04LoveMAT 5:3JAS 1:8JAS 4:8REV 3:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Beatitudes and their significance in understanding the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that the Beatitudes can be seen as stair steps, with each one taking us closer to the top of the mountain. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding that God's love is unconditional and not based on performance. He shares his personal journey of seeking to know God in a deeper relationship and highlights the need for faith and diligently seeking God. The sermon also touches on the concept of the inner man and the recognition of one's own sinfulness.
Kingdom Values
80427:38AnxietyMAT 6:19MAT 6:24In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to reflect on their past actions and attitudes by examining their calendars and spending habits. They emphasize the importance of having the right mindset and outlook in life. The speaker also discusses the concept of allegiances and challenges the audience to consider who or what they serve on a daily basis. Additionally, the sermon addresses the topic of anxieties and how they can reveal a person's true values. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need to not only possess the right values but also to actively communicate and demonstrate them to others.
Spiritual Values
76019:48AttitudesMAT 5:3MAT 5:38MAT 6:1MAT 7:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of examining our values by looking at how we have spent our time and money. He suggests that Jesus would ask us to reflect on our past actions to reveal our true values and where our hearts lie. The sermon is part of a verse-by-verse study of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7. The speaker explains that in Matthew 5, Jesus challenges us to develop beautiful attitudes within ourselves and apply them in our relationships. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about the importance of looking upward to receive grace from God and maintaining disciplined spiritual practices such as giving, praying, and fasting. The second half of Matthew 6 focuses on the values we should have as we navigate relationships and interact with the world. The sermon aims to guide disciples in understanding and embodying these values.
The "Me-First" Club
71120:27AttitudesMAT 7:7MAT 11:28MRK 3:13LUK 6:41JHN 14:6ROM 12:2JAS 1:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5, 6, and 7. He emphasizes the importance of looking inward and examining our own attitudes before judging others. Jesus invites us to come to him and find rest for our souls. The speaker encourages listeners to apply Jesus' teachings to their own lives and become solutions and answers to the problems in the world.
God-Likeness
68722:08GodLEV 19:18MAT 5:17MAT 5:42In this sermon on the Sermon on the Mount, the teacher focuses on the challenging teachings of Jesus regarding how to relate to others. Jesus contrasts his teachings with those of the religious establishment, emphasizing that his teachings align with Scripture but challenge the traditional norms. The teacher highlights six paragraphs in which Jesus addresses various relational situations, such as dealing with adversaries, women, oath-taking, evil people, neighbors, and enemies. The teacher acknowledges that these teachings can be difficult to understand but emphasizes the importance of understanding them in the context of the overall message of the Sermon on the Mount.
Salt and Light
67320:39DiscipleshipMAT 5:3MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, specifically on the concept of being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Jesus uses metaphors to illustrate the importance of disciples being a positive influence in the world. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus strategically places his disciples to be fruitful and make a difference. He also highlights the significance of disciples not hiding their light but letting it shine before others, so that their good works may glorify God. The sermon encourages believers to embrace their role as the light of the world and make a positive impact in society.
Deciding for Jesus
67223:40DecisionMAT 5:13MAT 7:13MAT 7:21In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not just talking about Christianity, but actually living it out. He highlights that Jesus was not looking for people who could lecture or debate theology, but rather those who would understand, apply, and obey His teachings. The speaker also discusses the challenge of two men sitting in a pew, asking the audience to reflect on which type of person they are - one who is part of the solution or part of the problem. The sermon concludes with a poem that encourages people to continue doing good and persevering, even in the face of opposition.
What Are You Doing More Than Others?
66720:32AttitudesGEN 3:9LAM 3:22MAT 5:43MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. He refers to Henry Drummond's idea that love is passed through the prism of Paul's mind and comes out as a cluster of virtues. The preacher emphasizes that love cannot be defined and highlights Jesus' teaching style of asking questions. He connects the concept of love to being Godlike and challenges the listeners to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The sermon also briefly mentions the book of Jeremiah and the prophet's lamentations over the suffering of the people, but finds hope in a revelation from God.
The Law of God and Your Word
66522:08Law Of GodMAT 5:17MAT 5:31In this lesson from the Mini Bible College, the teacher focuses on the importance of our words and how we should communicate our commitment to God and others. The teacher references the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, specifically addressing the topic of swearing falsely. He emphasizes that we should not swear at all, using examples such as heaven, earth, and Jerusalem. The teacher encourages believers to be committed and available to be used by God, growing closer to Him. He concludes by explaining that the response to this teaching should not be fear of losing everything, but rather a willingness to be different and show others a different way, even if it means not resisting evil and turning the other cheek.
The Character and the Culture
66422:09CharacterMAT 5:3MAT 5:11MAT 5:13MAT 5:16In this sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives four illustrations to challenge his followers. He tells them that they are the salt of the earth, the light of the world, a candle on a candlestick, and a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. Jesus emphasizes the importance of having the right attitudes and character, as represented by the beatitudes. He urges his followers to be part of the solution and to be transformed by him into the salt of the earth and his answers to the world's problems.
Forgiveness and Fasting
65321:01ForgivenessMAT 5:3MAT 5:14MAT 5:43In this sermon on the Sermon on the Mount, the teacher focuses on Jesus' teachings about fasting and forgiveness. He emphasizes the importance of not being like hypocrites who make a show of their fasting, but rather to fast in secret and look to God for reward. The teacher also highlights the significance of the spiritual part of human beings, stating that man does not live by bread alone but by every word from God. He references Deuteronomy 8 to explain the purpose of fasting, which is to remind us that our sustenance comes from God's word.
Old Testament Survey - Part 10
63927:12ROM 8:28This sermon delves into the character sketch of Joseph in the book of Genesis, highlighting his purity and exceptional faith amidst challenging circumstances. It emphasizes Joseph's understanding of God's providence and grace in his life, showcasing how God can turn evil intentions into good outcomes. The sermon also explores the historical perspective leading from Genesis to Exodus, focusing on the development of the special people of Israel and the deliverance from slavery as depicted in the allegory of Exodus.
Ministers of Reconciliation
63321:38ReconciliationISA 53:5MAT 5:32CO 5:19In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Sermon on the Mount and the attitudes that Jesus teaches his followers. The sermon begins by explaining that the multitudes represent the people with all their problems, while Jesus and his disciples represent the solution to these problems. The speaker highlights four "coming attitudes" that involve aligning oneself with Jesus and having the right attitude towards him and oneself. Then, the sermon transitions to the "going attitudes," which involve showing mercy and unconditional love to others. The speaker emphasizes that being a channel of God's love means directing that love towards the hurting and lost world. The sermon concludes by reminding the audience that God has called his disciples to be ministers of reconciliation, just as Jesus was, and to embody the attitudes taught in the Sermon on the Mount.
The Context of the Sermon on the Mount - Part 1
63223:25DiscipleshipMAT 4:23MAT 5:1JHN 6:2In this sermon, the speaker discusses the context of the Sermon on the Mount and the invitation and challenge Jesus presents to his disciples. He highlights that there are two kinds of disciples: the many and the few. The many believe there is an easy way to be a disciple, but they soon realize that it does not lead to being part of Jesus' solution. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just saying but doing the will of Jesus and the Father, as many will come to Jesus on judgment day claiming to have done many wonderful works, but Jesus will evaluate them as workers of iniquity.
The Coming and Going of the Disciples
63020:47DiscipleshipMAT 5:13MAT 6:33MAT 7:7LUK 11:9In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking up to God and committing to Him. He highlights the need to address our own shortcomings before trying to help others. The speaker shares a story about a custodian in a church who only saw the sermon as applicable to others, not realizing that it also applied to himself. The sermon concludes with a call to continuously seek God, ask for His guidance, and be a part of His solution in the world by being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The speaker encourages listeners to let their good works shine and bring glory to God.
Exceptional Righteousness
62921:58RighteousnessIn this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a positive example to others. He references Psalm 4, which encourages offering sacrifices of righteousness and trusting in the Lord, as a way to show others something good. The speaker then discusses how Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross allows us to be declared righteous by God. He goes on to explain that the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, particularly the beatitudes, provide guidance on how to live as a solution to the problems faced by others. The fourth beatitude, "blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," is highlighted as a key attitude to adopt.
The Law of God and Your Brother
62422:00RelationshipsMAT 5:14MAT 5:27MAT 5:38MAT 5:43MAT 5:48In this sermon on the Sermon on the Mount, the teacher emphasizes the importance of handling the Word of God in a better way, following Jesus' example. Jesus teaches that believers are the light of the world and should let their light shine through their good works, bringing glory to God. He also emphasizes the importance of having the right understanding of the Word of God, contrasting his approach with that of the scribes. Jesus teaches that it is not enough to simply follow the letter of the law, but one must also have the right attitudes and apply them in all relationships.
Persecuted Peacemakers and Promises, Promises
62120:16PeacemakersIn this sermon from the Sermon on the Mount, the teacher emphasizes the importance of being peacemakers, even in the face of persecution. The teaching focuses on the attitudes that make individuals the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The Beatitudes are presented as a checklist for testing one's level of spiritual maturity, with each attitude being accompanied by a promise of spiritual prosperity. The sermon encourages listeners to memorize and reflect on these attitudes daily to assess their spiritual state and seek God's guidance.
Old Testament Survey - Part 15
59427:29JHN 14:6This sermon delves into the significance of the tabernacle in the wilderness as a symbol of salvation and worship. It explores the allegorical representation of salvation in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of learning how to worship God after being delivered. The sermon highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in divine guidance and ministry, the centrality of God in our lives, the symbolism of Jesus in the tabernacle's articles of furniture, and the reconciliation of God and man through Jesus Christ.
Old Testament Survey - Part 2
59328:55JHN 5:39This sermon by Pastor Dick Woodward explores the organization, purpose, and history of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Scriptures' intent and the central focus on Jesus Christ as the Savior and Redeemer of the world. It delves into the authorship, selection, translation, and preservation of the Bible, highlighting the miraculous nature of how God inspired men over 1,500 years to write these sacred texts.
The Content of the Sermon on the Mount - Part 2
59125:37DiscipleshipMAT 5:3In this video, the speaker provides an overview of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the importance of understanding its context and content. The Sermon on the Mount is seen as a core teaching of Jesus Christ, addressing both personal and relational issues. The speaker highlights the eight beatitudes, which encourage self-reflection and the cultivation of godly attitudes. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the need for empathy and putting oneself in the shoes of others, regardless of their social or cultural background. Overall, the video encourages viewers to apply the teachings of Jesus in their lives and make a positive impact on others.
Ministers of Comfort and Recipe for Rest
59128:44RestISA 53:6MAT 5:3MAT 6:332CO 1:32CO 5:21In this sermon, the speaker discusses the first two beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own limitations and relying on God's power. The speaker explains that in order to be effective in helping others, we must align ourselves with God and understand where our role ends and His begins. He then delves into the invitation of Jesus to come and learn from Him, highlighting the light burden that Jesus carries despite the weight of the world's sins. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the significance of attitudes like being poor in spirit, mourning, and being meek in finding true blessings from God.
Old Testament Survey - Part 18
58627:31EPH 2:10The sermon delves into the allegorical significance of the book of Numbers in the Old Testament, highlighting the historical narrative of the Hebrew people's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. It emphasizes the importance of not only being saved from sin but also living abundantly in God's purpose. The sermon draws parallels between the Hebrew people's wilderness wandering and the spiritual journey of believers today, urging listeners to seek and fulfill God's unique plan for their lives.