Navigating The Way To Heaven With Dion Phillips Crown: Recent Episodes
Dion Crown
This podcast helps us learn about the true identity of God, the Bible, and how to navigate the world's problems.
How many know what love is? Is it really what Valentine's Day makes it out to be? Today we will be reading from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 .
If one were to put off Christ Jesus, how easy do you think it would be to return to Him? Have you ever procrastinated on something important because it did not seem interesting? When then the time came to stop procrastinating, did that something seem more interesting or even less interesting than before? Was it easier or even harder to get done? Today's teaching will be taken from Matthew 2.
We as Christians know the importance of reading the WORD, but how often do we actually study the WORD? We benefit so much from studying God's WORD. Today's episode will be taken from 2 Timothy 3, and Revelations 22.
It's nice to have fun every once in a while. Still, fun will only last for a certain time period. If we, as Christians, ever decide to put Jesus aside for 'fun', it does not matter how short or how little that time is, it will not end well. Today's episode is taken from Matthew 14:22-33.
As we live our lives, watch the news, experience death, or experience wealth, we have become used to this world. Everything that happens has become normal. Why would we want to change that? Wouldn't we be hesitant? On today's episode, we learn about the difference between Heaven and Earth.
Prayer can often be stereotyped. It may often sound like we are reading Christ a letter before asking Him for something: Dear Lord... On today's episode, we will learn what prayer really is, and will be reading from 1 John 5.
What happens when a pastor becomes complacent in teaching the Gospel. Is it still effective? On today's episode we will learn from the book 2 Corinthians.
Today's episode is more of a reminder. We must never take our eyes off Jesus. In this short episode, we remind ourselves to always keep our eyes upon Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
In part 2 of this episode, 'Does Righteousness Count?', we learn exactactly how Jesus looks at our works. They may don't not get us into Heaven, but Jesus still does count them. Today we will learn about the Heavenly Crowns.
When we stand before Christ Jesus, waiting for His decision to let us into His kingdom or not, will all the righteous works that we have done help us? On today's episode, we find out the answer.
Romans 5:3 tells us to rejoice in our sufferings, but what exactly does that mean? Should we rejoice when we are hurt? Should we rejoice when we get fired from a job, or grieve over the death of a loved one? Today's episode tells us what it means to rejoice in our sufferings.
In part two of this two part episode, we learn how to get rid of the spirit of anger. Today, we read from The Book Of Ephesians.
Anger can be very dangerous when not self-controled. It can quickly lead us away from Christ Jesus. In this two part episode, we learn about anger, healthy anger, unhealthy anger, and how to get rid of anger.
So often when people pray, it is to ask God for something. They often seek God's hand and not God's face. On today's episode, we learn what it means to seek God's face.
The Pharisees had the opportunity to accept Christ Jesus. Instead they rejected Him. Because they rejected Him, they missed out on having salvation, and the chance to have eternal life in Heaven. This opportunity was then handed down to the Gentiles. In today's episode, we learn about recieving Christ when we have the opportunity.
When Christ Jesus died, He left behind a legacy. It is amazing to think that it could have lasted for so long. He had left that legacy for you and me, so that we may have it forever.
In the world today, the word, 'normal', seems to be often changing, and seems to be often redefined, and in which case is often confusing to some. Thankfully we have the Word of God that is always true to read from. Today's episode is taken from Romans 12:2.
In today's episode, we talk about one of satan's many deceptions, and we read from scriptures that teaches us to grow in our Christian faith.
When one person prays, the power of that prayer is incredible. When a million people pray for the same thing at the same time, the power of that prayer is unfathomable. That is what makes, The National Day Of Prayer so important. Remember that May 5, is The National Day Of Prayer.
As Christians, have we ever felt defeated at times? Maybe even lost? Well God tells us that we are more than conquerors over the enemy through Christ our Savior. In today's episode, we learn from the book of Romans 8:35-39.
In part three of this three part episode, we finish learning about Phoebe, and who she was as a Christian believer.
In part two of this three part episode, we continue to discuss Phoebe and her role in the early church.
One figure in the Bible who is often overlooked is Phoebe, and yet she played such a vital role in the early Church. So who was Phoebe, and what can we learn from the two verses that talk about her? Find out in part one of this three part episode.
Have ever felt like no one understands you, or that you do not have a place this world? You may not know it, but God does have a plan for you. In fact, it is often the people that go through the most adversity, and have felt the most pain that Christ often uses the most. Before you were formed in the womb, God knew you.
What we celebrate on Easter is exactly what we as Christians believe in order to recieve Christ's salvation. So then why do we celebrate Easter only one day out of the year? That is the topic on today's episode of this podcast. We will be learning from The Gospel according to John.
Many Christians have heard about the event that happened right after Christ died. The whole sky became dark. An earthquake happened. The dead saints started to rise, and the temple veil was torn in two. ... but did you ever notice how the veil was ripped from top to bottom? In this episode, we learn about the tearing of the temple veil, and it's meaning.
Have ever heard the words, 'work out your own salvation', used is a phrase or saying? Did you know that those words are actually taken from the Bible? People often pick and choose what they want to hear from the Bible, and in doing so, often take it out of context. In today's episode, we read from Philippians 2:12-13.
In part two of this two part series, we learn about not only should we be aware of false prophets around us, but that we should grow in the in the Christian faith, and in the Holy Spirit.
Jude was always known as one of the quieter disciples of Christ Jesus, and yet we hear the passion in his writings in such a short book. So who exactly was Jude? In this episode, we learn about the book right between 3 John and The Revelations of Jesus Christ.
In part two of this two part series, we finish reading and learning about the book of Titus.
The Epistle To Titus is often overlooked by many of Paul's other letters. Does that make Titus any less important? How important is The Book Of Titus? What does it teach us? We learn about it in today's episode.
In part two of this two part episode, we learn about purpose of Philemon, and what lessons we can take away from the book.
Philemon is one of the most underrated books in the New Testament. So why do we read it? ... and as Christians, what do we learn from it?
Every Christian asks themselves a question at least once in their life, 'are you the Messiah, or do we seek another'. We may often wonder what the point is in living for the Lord. We can, however, rest assured that Christ is the Messiah. ... and because He is constantly working, our works will not be in vain. Today's episode is taken From the book of Matthew.
Did you know that Jesus actually became sin right before He died? 'Well, how could Jesus Christ, who is perfect, become sin', you may ask. We learn about how Jesus took on the weight of the world in today's episode.
What does the term, 'Securing our children's future', mean? In this episode we learn about what the future of our children really is.
In the second part of this episode, we continue to hear questions about the Bible and Christianity, and give answers.
In the first part of this two part special episode, we take often asked and not so often asked questions about the Bible and Christianity, and give them our best answers.
The Bible says that we must count it all joy during trials and tribulations. Does this mean that we should rejoice during our trials, or rejoice during our trial's results? Today's episode is taken from James 1.
How many of us, or people that we know, have ever told a lie? Although lies may be different, they all have one thing in common; they are always eventually found out. On today's episode, we talk about the two different kind of truths, and how they always reveal themselves.
If we live for Christ, our gift will be eternal life with Him. As for those who live a life of sin, their's will not end as well.
As Christian believers, we learn more about Christ Jesus every day. Still, we will not fully know Him or everything about Him until we reach Heaven. In Today's episode, we learn about 1 Corinthians 13:12.
In part three of this three-part episode, we learn what the Church is about. The scripture is taken from Romans 12.
In part 2 of this three-part episode, we continue to learn about the Church and how people view it.
It seems today that people view the Church as just a symbol, but the Church is still very much relevant, and is still Christ's bride. We learn about it in this two-part episode.
In part 2 of this two part episode, we look at the perspective of those who believe that one must be baptized to be saved.
One of, if not, the most controversial arguments amongst Christian denominations is salvation through baptism. In this episode, we learn that it is Christ alone that saves us, and not our works.
What does it truely mean to put aside our childish ways. In this episode we learn more about 1 Corinthians 13:11.
The term, 'The Salt Of The Earth', is often taken out of context. In today's episode, we learn what it means to be the salt of the earth. Today's scripture is taken from the book of Matthew and the book of Colossians.
As it is once again Christmas time, we as Christians often celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. Still, how many of us know why He was born? We learn more about the reason for Christ's birth in the this episode.
From the moment we begin to follow Christ, we will face many trials in His name. However, we must be of good cheer. Because Christ has overcome the world we may have peace in Him. The reward for following Him is far better than the reward if we don't.
How many of us have ever heard someone say whether it be to us or someone else, 'you really need to straighten out your priorities'? In this segment, we learn how the Bible teaches us to prioritize our lives. Today's segment is taken from Colossians, Luke, 2 Timothy, and Psalms.
Words like, 'bless, blessed, or blessings', today are often thrown around very loosely. Some of us really believe in blessings. Others often just use the word for their own benefit. However, when the word, 'curse or curses', are used, one is labeled as crazy. So if blessings are real, are curses real? We learn more about the subject in the segment of this episode.
Many of us have heard of the story and reason for Sodom and Gamora's destruction. In today's segment, we learn what can keep us from and bring us salvation.
In part two of this two part episode, we compare the one true cross and the cross of Scientology.
Have you ever noticed what looked like a Christian church, only it's cross seem just a bit different? In this episode, we learn about Scientology, and what it's cross symbolizes.
Today marks the third Annual Fall Week Of Prayer. God wants a relationship with you. In this episode we talk about why it is so important for Christians to pray.
In part 2 of this episode we elaborate more on the scriptures that people often use to justify that one can, 'sell their soul', or loose their salvation. When we accept Christ's salvation, we become a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come.
So often one may hear the term, 'sell their soul', but is selling one's soul or loosing one's salvation in Christ really possible? On today's episode we learn about how the Bible is very specific on that subject.
In the second part of this two part episode, we learn how God told Israel what having a king would be like, and that we should submit to God first.
God and authority each play a major role in everyone's lives, and are both very important. Today we learn about who we should submit to first.
When we think of The Book of John, we often think of Christ's ministry, His miracles, the last supper, His trial, death, resurrection, and ascension. The Bible tells us of the many miracles Christ had done, but we often forget about the miracles that the Bible does not tell us about. On today's episode, we learn from John 20 and 21.
Many people know about Christ's death, but few people know about the importance of it, or they tend to forget about it. On today's episode, we talk about the unfortunate fact of how many people forget about the importance of Christ's death. Scriptures are taken from the book of John and Luke.
In this episode, we learn about different people from the Bible, and how they were Godly leaders. Hebrews 13:7
Although there will always be only one Gospel, leading people to salvation can often be in the way we present it. In this episode, we learn how to spread the one true Gospel of Christ Jesus.
How do we as Christians become battle-hardened? What is a battle-hardened Christian? Those questions may seem strange. In this episode, we learn about fighting in The Lord's army and what it means.
In this special episode, we talk about the reason why most Christian leaders speak Christ's name, and preach the Gospel.