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A conversational podcast taking an extended and expanded look of the messages taught at First Bentonville. Featuring Pastor Chris Dixon.
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ, unpacking how God's promises are freely given without any prerequisite effort on our part. They explore Paul's profound prayer in Ephesians 1:18-23, examining three transformative truths: the hope of God's calling—how our past doesn't define us, God continues His work in us, our future remains eternally secure, and our present actions carry eternal significance. The conversation also illuminates what it means that we are the glory of His inheritance in the saints, serving as living trophies of God's grace, and discusses the surpassing greatness of resurrection power that's available to every believer. This episode challenges listeners to fully recognize the incredible spiritual riches already at their disposal and provides practical guidance on responding through consistently feeding on God's Word, intentionally developing spiritual habits, committing to personal growth, and investing in helping others grow in their faith journey.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the Holy Spirit's unchangeable guarantee of our salvation. They explore what it truly means to be "sealed" the moment we believe. The conversation examines how the Holy Spirit functions as both God's mark of ownership on our lives and His down payment on the complete inheritance awaiting us. Together, they discuss practical implications of living with this security, how to recognize the Spirit's control versus other influences, and why this entire divine transaction exists to bring praise to God's glory across all three persons of the Trinity.
We are finally back with next episode of Beyond The Message! Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the profound theological truths from this week's sermon. They unpack what it truly means that our salvation originates entirely with God through His sovereign choice, exploring the mystery of how God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless. The conversation examines our predestination for adoption as His children—not based on anything we've done, but according to His grace and love. They discuss the stunning reality that we are accepted in "the Beloved" (Jesus), which means God loves us with the same love He has for His Son, and how our identity is secure in Him before we ever achieved anything. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will help you better understand these life-changing truths.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the incredible spiritual inheritance believers receive through Christ. They explore what it truly means that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, and why earthly inheritances—even multi-million dollar ones—pale in comparison to what we have in Christ. The conversation unpacks how our connection to Jesus grants us access to unfathomable riches including wisdom, grace, redemption, and divine guidance for both spiritual and practical matters. They discuss the critical distinction between knowing about these blessings intellectually and actually accessing them in daily life, examining why so many Christians feel spiritually bankrupt despite being theologically rich. Pastor Chris and Bobby also tackle what it means practically to be "seated with Christ in the heavenly places" while still living on earth, and how this position should transform the way we approach problems, spiritual battles, and everyday decisions.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the profound truths found in Ephesians 1:1-2, unpacking the incredible spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ. They explore Paul's three key themes in greater detail: discovering our God-given purpose as individuals called by His will, understanding our position as saints set apart for His possession, presence, character, and glory, and receiving God's provision of grace and peace. The conversation challenges listeners to move beyond merely doing for God to becoming who God created us to be, emphasizing that true purpose, peace, and impact flow from intimate relationship with Him—not from religious activity alone.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the dragnet and God's kingdom work in our broken world. Building on Matthew 13:47-50, they explore the tension between God's patient extension of grace to all people and the urgency we should feel as witnesses. The conversation examines what it means to be "gatherers, not sorters" in practical terms, addressing the hidden prejudices that can limit our gospel witness. They discuss how the reality of future judgment should fuel compassion rather than condemnation, and why understanding our own need for grace transforms the way we share the good news. Join them as they unpack how to cast the net widely, invest in "rough diamonds," and live with the urgency that today's grace may be someone's last opportunity to respond to Christ.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the pearl from Matthew 13:45-46, exploring the radical reinterpretation of God as the merchant and the church as the pearl. They discuss how the beauty of the pearl reveals Christ's sacrifice covering our brokenness and transforming us into something precious. The conversation examines God's relentless pursuit of us, the infinite price He paid, and what our response of joyful obedience rooted in gratitude should look like as we gather, grow, serve, and go into the world seeking others.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the revolutionary truth that we are God's treasure—the very prize that motivated Christ to joyfully surrender everything. They explore the parable of the hidden treasure with fresh insight, unpacking how Jesus didn't save us out of obligation but out of passionate love and delight. The conversation examines what it truly meant for Christ to give up His glory, position, and life on the cross, and how understanding the "why" behind His sacrifice transforms how we view our worth. They discuss practical ways to move from performance-based living to resting in our God-given identity, living securely in His love, gratefully in our worship, and surrendered to the One who treasures us beyond measure.
On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the leaven and its implications for the modern church. They discuss how false teaching subtly infiltrates truth, explore the tension between post-millennialism and biblical warnings about increasing evil, and examine what it means to live as a pure offering to God. The conversation challenges listeners to identify cultural "leavens" in their own lives, embrace the call to sacrificial service over consumeristic Christianity, and maintain unwavering commitment to Scripture's authority in an increasingly hostile world. Join them as they unpack these critical topics with practical insights for navigating deception and living with intentionality as followers of Christ.
In this episode of "Beyond The Message," Pastor Chris and Bobby revisit the message and dive deeper into apostate churches. They answer tough questions about how to guard ourselves against false teachings and how to test what comes into our lives. They also offer insight on how to respond lovingly when confronted with false teaching from people we care about.
In their next conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue their discussion on "Good vs Evil" through the parable of the wheat and the tares. They explore why it's difficult for Christ followers to accept that wherever good is sown, evil is also sown. They also discuss practical ways to combat evil with good and how to maintain spiritual alertness in rooting out the enemy's schemes.
Beyond the message is back! In this new series, "Good vs Evil," Pastor Chris and Bobby explore how we should respond to evil and suffering in the world through the parable of the sower. They discuss the different types of hearts—hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful—and share how we can stay encouraged in our mission even when we don't see immediate results.
As they conclude this series, "Pray Like This," Pastor Chris and Bobby discuss the importance of trusting completely in God's power through prayer and why we often struggle with the idea that there are no unanswered prayers. They explore how prayer should involve asking for specific and significant things, and they examine why people often find this difficult. They leave us with the challenge to pray like Jabez—that God would bless us, expand our borders, keep His hand on our lives, and protect us from evil.
In this week's conversation on prayer, Pastor Chris and Bobby explore how temptation is inevitable for everyone. They examine the path to temptation in depth and emphasize the importance of being both realistic and prepared when it arrives. They offer practical strategies to help us be ready when facing temptations we know will come.
In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby engage in another conversation about prayer. They discuss the importance of understanding God's power and presence, highlighting how our limited perception of God's capabilities can restrict our prayers. They also emphasize the value of consistent, disciplined daily prayer rather than only praying during "special moments." The episode concludes with a challenge to transform our perspective from questioning "Can God?" to confidently declaring "God Can!" in every circumstance.
In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby deepen their conversation on prayer. They emphasize that prayer should be a dedicated practice rather than an obligation—an integral part of our daily lives. The discussion explores practical steps for developing a more effective prayer life and provides thoughtful questions for conducting a personal prayer assessment.
Pastor Chris and Bobby continue their conversation through our series "Pray Like This," exploring the connection between prayer, God's blessings, and spiritual growth. They challenge listeners to align their desires with God's will, develop effective listening in prayer, and use blessings to benefit others. Their conversation highlights the practical aspects of divine guidance in everyday life and the transformative power of surrendering to God's will.
In our new series "Pray Like This," Pastor Chris and Bobby explore Jabez's prayer and its revelation of the power of authentic communication with God. They examine how pain, rather than being merely an obstacle, can serve as a powerful catalyst for developing an extraordinary prayer life. The conversation also offers practical steps anyone can take to establish a meaningful daily prayer practice.
In this week's Episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby conclude their conversations on the book of Joshua. They discuss how serving the Lord requires continual commitment and that complete surrender to God is essential for living out His purpose. They also explore what kind of legacy we should leave behind, following Joshua's example.
In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby explore the vital practice of clinging to God and removing influences that harm your testimony. They discuss how believers should follow God's word faithfully while avoiding two common pitfalls: completely isolating from culture or simply imitating the world around them.
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