 Role: Pastor |
Dr. Robert L. Dean, Jr. is pastor of West Houston Bible Church in Houston, Texas.
Before coming to West Houston Bible Church, Dr. Dean was the Pastor of Preston City Bible Church in Preston, Connecticut. Prior to that he had served churches in both the Dallas and Houston, Texas areas and has over 35 years of pastoral experience.
Dr. Dean is a much sought after Bible teacher both in the United States and overseas. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Faith Evangelical Seminary and is the Chairman of the Governing Board for Chafer Theological Seminary.
Dr. Dean trained for the ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Th.M. in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies and later returned to pursue a Ph.D. in theological studies with an emphasis in Historical Theology. He also earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas (1987) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Faith Evangelical Seminary (2002). In 1988 he was recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America, and in 1989 was listed in the Who's Who in American Christian Leadership.
His academic training in Greek, Hebrew, theology, philosophy, and history enables him to study the Bible in the original languages and show how these eternal truths are as vital today as always.
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6:9
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 44 secs
What is walking used to illustrate in the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to see that walking describes our forward movement in our spiritual growth. Hear an overview of Ephesians with its emphasis on unity, humility, and loving one another. Learn the importance and the means of growing spiritually. Deepen your understanding of what God expects of believers.
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:7
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 21 mins 56 secs
Are you faint-hearted when facing all your troubles today? Our memory verse tells us that we can stay strong if we walk by means of faith. As we get older and face health issues and many other adversities our inner man can be filled with hope and not fear. Confess your sins, let the Holy Spirit fill you with hope and focus on that, not negative moments in your life.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Passage: Genesis 2:7 & 1 Corinthians 15
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 35 secs
Are you curious about what your resurrection body will be like? Listen to this lesson to hear characteristics of Christ's resurrection body to get some hints. Explore the differences between resuscitation and resurrection. Find out about the human spirit and how it is related to what happened when Adam sinned in the Garden of Eden. Hear the order of resurrections, beginning with Christ. Find out that hundreds of people saw the resurrected Christ.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 6:5-9 & 1 Peter 2:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 42 secs
Do you wonder what the will of God is for your life? Listen to this message to learn that God's will for your life is plainly laid out in the Word of God. It is God's will that we obey authority even when it is unfair. Understand that Christ in His humanity is to be our example or pattern. This is not something we want to do but when we suffer unjustly with the right mental attitude, God is pleased. We must learn to pray and put unfair treatment in God's hands.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 20 mins 40 secs
Is your situation today difficult and you don't know where to turn? Our memory verses today remind us to turn to God and tell Him our troubles. Then rest in the knowledge He has heard and will answer. We are to trust Him as we wait. Remember, seemingly hopeless situations are not hopeless because of God.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 14 secs
At times are you a little unsure how you should pray? Listen to this definitive message on the subject of prayer to learn that you should first confess any personal sins to God so you are in a right relationship with Him. Following confession, express your gratitude to God for all He has done for you, naming His divine attributes. Last, pray for yourself and others using the categories listed here. For examples of effective prayers, read the book of Psalms and Paul's prayers in the New Testament epistles.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Passage: Romans 9:19-23 & Jeremiah 18:1-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 58 mins 25 secs
• How do we understand Romans 9:19ff?
• Potter and pottery passages
• God calls people differently
• The Messiah’s works are prophesied in the Jewish calendar
Are you grappling with the concept of man's free will and God's sovereignty? Listen to this message to learn that mankind is free to choose to accept or reject God's provision of the finished work of Christ on the Cross. See that all who believe in Christ are elected. Find out what passages are referring to an individual's salvation and which are referring to nations which are fulfilling His plans. Understand that God's sovereignty and man's free will are both truth.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 6:5-9
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 53 secs
Should believers obey authorities without questioning? Listen to this message to learn that believers should obey legitimate authorities except in two cases. Find out what those exceptions are and understand that they are specific, not general. Discover the meaning of discipleship and the reward of the inheritance. Realize that it is our decision whether we will adjust our thinking to align with the Word of God by studying and applying it.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Passage: Psalm 39:7
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 11 mins 48 secs
Is your hope in God? Our memory verse today is from a Psalm where David is surrounded by personal enemies so he asks God to help him restrain what he says. At times we need to remember to do this even when inside we are bursting to yell at them. When you're in a hopeless situation, realize your only hope is the Lord.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Passage: Philippians 4:6-7 & Acts 4:24-31
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 42 secs
Would you like to be challenged in your prayer life by hearing an Apostolic prayer in Acts 4? Listen to this message to hear how Peter and John were told not to preach the gospel by the Jewish leaders. In their prayer they call on the God of creation and ask for focus to do His will. Near the end of the message hear three examples of perseverance in prayer and the reasons why these prayers weren't being answered.
