In an age of online platforms and countless ministries claiming to speak for God, how can we discern truth from deception? With so many voices—preachers, teachers, prophets, pastors, and more—often offering conflicting interpretations of Scripture, the question becomes critical: whom do we follow, and whom do we avoid? To navigate this complex landscape, we turn to the timeless wisdom of …
An Ace Up Your Sleeve
The phrase “an ace up your sleeve” is an idiom that implies a secret advantage one holds, ready to be used at just the right time. As we become more familiar with the Bible, we learn to recognize the hidden “aces” that godly men and women relied upon—advantages that gave them strength in their service to the Lord. In this …
Yahweh’s Rest on the Seventh Day
The Hidden Meaning of the Seventh Day To understand the true significance of the seventh day, we must first recognize a crucial distinction often overlooked in the opening verses of Genesis: the difference between God’s original creation and His later work of restoration. Genesis 1:1 declares the initial act—“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”—a perfect and …
Beyond Salvation
In this teaching, Marc Dickie delves into the vital topic of spiritual growth and maturity in the Christian life. He challenges believers to move beyond simply being born again, emphasizing the ongoing need for purification, the renewal of the mind, and the practice of consistent moral and ethical choices. Marc highlights the importance of maturity in the faith, urging listeners …
The Day Death Died
This Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the pivotal moment that secures the future fulfillment of God’s plan: a perfect people living on a perfect earth. This divine plan, disrupted by the first Adam’s disobedience, was restored through the faith and obedience of the last Adam, Jesus. He died, and God raised him to everlasting life. Just as Jesus lives …
From Sin to Sonship
This audio teaching offers a clear and thoughtful exploration of the biblical concept of sin, distinguishing between individual sinful acts and the deeper, inherited sin nature of humanity. Marc Dickie emphasizes that sin—defined as “missing the mark”—cannot be overcome through human effort, but must be dealt with spiritually through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. He highlights that Jesus conquered …
A Lovely Church
The Church belongs to Jesus, and with great determination, he is working to restore it as one unified body under one head—himself. However, in its current state, the Church is divided and, consequently, weak. Clearly, this is not what God intended. In this teaching, “A Lovely Church,” we will explore what the Body of Christ so desperately needs: the love …
The Power Of Your Words
Words shape us in ways we never expect. Whether they are words of encouragement or careless words spoken in anger, we have all experienced their power. Words are not neutral—they either bring life or destruction. The book of James warns that the tongue, though small, is like the rudder of a mighty ship, determining the course of our lives (James …
Giving Meaning to Life Through Death : Part 2
Ecclesiastes, written by King Solomon, is often misunderstood as suggesting that life has no meaning or value. It portrays a world filled with unpredictability and chaos—where, despite our best efforts to control outcomes, things often don’t go as planned. To make matters more sobering, Ecclesiastes highlights that for most, death is an unavoidable reality. Depressing? If that were the book’s …
A Dialogue With God
For more years than I care to admit, my prayers consisted solely of me talking to God at length. I would go on and on, asking Him for this or that, thanking Him for past blessings, and praising Him for His love and goodness. But I never listened to what God had to say! “But when ye pray, use not …