Higher Aim With Dr. Curt Dodd

Have you ever found something valuable you didn’t know you had, like hidden cash? Rediscovering it feels like an extra gift. Sometimes, in the Christian life, we don’t realize the treasures we have in Christ. The story of Stephen, one of the first deacons and the first martyr of the Christian Church, is a powerful reminder of these gifts. Stephen’s boldness and sacrifice reveal what makes believers different, showing that when we follow Christ, there is a magnetism about us that words can hardly describe.

Gratitude is a powerful force that can transform our lives. It shapes our perspective, deepens our faith, and strengthens our relationships. While it’s easy to be thankful when things are going well, true gratitude is a daily practice that remains steady even in challenges. The Bible teaches us that a grateful heart leads to joy, peace, and contentment. Today, we will explore the biblical principles of gratitude and how embracing them can positively impact our lives.

Sometimes, things happen that don't compute in our minds. Life doesn’t always make sense. This can even be the case for people who have God's Hand upon their lives. In this message, as we look at the life of John the Baptist, we’re going to discuss some critical principles to remember when life doesn't make sense.

All of us have experienced people who have failed us, hurt us, and disappointed us, especially when we needed them. In Scripture, we don’t find any examples of a disciple admitting failure. The disciples scattered in Jesus’ darkest hour, and the only disciple who made it all the way to the cross was John. Do we find in Scripture where the disciples are asking Jesus to forgive them? No, we don’t. Usually, the first step towards restoration is taken by the person who was hurt the most. Many times, the first step is taken by the person who is the most spiritually mature. Do you want to know how to re-establish broken relationships? Follow the example of Jesus and take the steps we’re going to outline in today’s message.

As we conclude our study of the heroes of the faith found in Hebrews 11, we’re going to take a look at the life of Joseph. Joseph’s life was a roadmap to the route of faith. So if we want to live a life marked by faith, Joseph gives us a great example. Together, let’s dive into what we can learn from the life of Joseph.

In our world, many things are occurring right now, and they continue to happen with greater intensity. These events are leading us toward the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The next thing on God's agenda is the Rapture of the Church. The warning signs remind us that we don’t have that long before the Second Coming occurs. So in today’s message, we’re going to look at where we’re headed as we assess what’s happening in our world today.

Christmas is a season filled with traditions, family gatherings, and joyful celebrations. However, in the midst of the hustle and bustle, it’s so important that we pause and reflect on the true purpose of this season: celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In today’s message, we’re going to explore how to celebrate Christmas in a way that honors God and aligns with His Word.

If there is anything that I have personally struggled with in my life, it is waiting. Have you been waiting for the wins in your life, waiting for those promises to be fulfilled, waiting for the ‘Yeses’ to happen, and waiting for God to give you the answer that you desire?” As we take another step deeper into our series on Heroes of Faith, we will wrestle with the issue of waiting. It is an aspect of the believer's maturity process. And it’s one we can’t skip over if we want to become all that God wants us to be in this life.

Abraham's story is one that says there is hope for all of us. We can be men and women of real faith if we can follow Abraham’s example. Faith involves risk. If there is no risk, there is no faith. Faith is not a feeling. Faith involves standing on the Word of God, and sometimes that involves taking risks. Abraham's life was just one risk after another, one step of faith after another. So if we’re going to be people of faith, we can’t be afraid to take a risk.

Noah's life is applauded by the Lord, not for building an ark, not for collecting animals, not for preaching, but for living a life of faith resistance. If there was ever a message that God's people need to hear, it is simply this, “God wants us to understand what it means to resist our world system by faith.” With this in mind, there’s a lot we can learn from the life of Noah.

As we follow Jesus, we need to learn how to exercise faith in a clear foundational way. This will allow us to honor God and bring Him Glory. From today’s key passage, we will learn what faith looks like according to Scripture so we can have the kind of faith God desires for us to have.

As we close out this series, we’re going to be discussing two final characteristics of the church God blesses. We will see how being dependent on God and being gracious to other believers will lead to God’s blessings.

In this message, we are continuing our study of Hebrews and learning about the church God blesses. I want us as followers of Jesus to experience these types of blessings as we continue to live for Christ. So let’s dive in and learn some more characteristics of the church God blesses.

In today’s message, we are going to focus on verses 14-16 of Hebrews chapter 13. From these verses, we will zone in on three words: “Secure, “Sacrifice,” and “Service.” I want to unpack these words because they speak a great deal to us as followers of Jesus and how we are to live our lives.

Last week, we talked about how we shouldn’t focus on false teachings or strange doctrines that don’t line up with Scripture. But we can’t stop the conversation there. So this week, we’ll dive into what we should focus on.

We live in a culture that is easily distracted. With the internet and smartphones so easily accessible, there is always something to be doing, reading, or watching. Not to mention there are numerous sources of false teachings circling around us, tempting us to embrace lies instead of the truth of God’s Word. But there’s something to be said for being undistracted. And I believe when we as the Church choose to be undistracted, God blesses us. Let’s dive deeper into this reality in today’s message.

As we have been spending time in Hebrews Chapter 13, we have uncovered many different characteristics of the church God blesses. In this message, we are going to look at another one of the characteristics of the church and the believer who God blesses. Specifically, we’re going to look at how God blesses those who share the gospel and those who count on Jesus.

As we’ve seen throughout this series so far, there is great power and wisdom in Hebrews 13. It speaks of the kind of church that God blesses, and the kinds of believers God blesses. Today, we’re going to continue that discussion and see another truth about the church God blesses.

In today’s message, we will continue our study of Hebrews chapter 13 and discuss another characteristic of the church that God blesses. Specifically, we’ll be looking at how important it is that we value the Lord and our relationship with Him more than we value the things He gives us. Let’s dive in.

In today’s message we are going to continue our study of the book of Hebrews, specifically by looking at Hebrews 13. There’s a lot we can learn from this passage, but today, we’re going to dive deep into what it looks like to choose biblical morality as a church, and we’ll learn how God blesses us when we make that choice.