Dwelling Place

Al Pittman

Abstain to Gain

March 26, 2021

We’re in Acts chapter fifteen today, learning more about the subtle attacks against the gospel that were taking place in those days, and the need to contend for that which alone saves.

References: Acts 15

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The truth is, without Christ, perfection is required to enter heaven. Which of us is perfect? NONE. But Christ made a way for us to get to heaven through His atoning death on the cross. Today pastor Al continues to share about how we can glorify God and draw closer to Him by abstaining from sinful activities
March 25, 2021
 We’re in Acts chapter fifteen today, learning more about the subtle attacks against the gospel that were taking place in those days, and the need to contend for that which alone saves.
March 24, 2021
We approach Acts chapter fifteen today where the Church meets a challenge concerning the issue of Grace. And we’ll get to that challenge on our next two broadcasts.  Today we’ll explore the riches of God’s grace toward those who believe...an important starting point.
March 23, 2021
We’ve been following the apostle Paul’s ministry here lately, and we begin today’s teaching with Paul tested by difficulty, and faithfully enduring, in Acts chapter fourteen.
March 22, 2021
There’s a misconception that many new Christians have. They somehow think that since they are now saved, all the troubles in life will suddenly disappear. As we know, that’s hardly the case. In fact, it is usually the opposite that takes place - the trials increase. 
March 19, 2021
When a man or a woman is more concerned about their reputation than their character, there’s no end to what they’ll do to make themselves look good. So if satan can get a Christian; and especially a Christian leader, to be proud, devastation can follow. Pastor Al is in Acts chapter fourteen.
March 18, 2021
Some pastors are altering the message of the gospel in order to make it more listener friendly. But if you change the message, it loses it’s power because it’s no longer the gospel. For it’s only the gospel that is the power of God unto salvation.  On today’s edition of The Dwelling Place, we’ll be inspired to hold to the truth of the gospel despite the response.
March 17, 2021
We’ve been going verse by verse through the book of Acts, and today, we will be finishing chapter thirteen. It was pretty early on in Paul’s evangelical ministry when he realized that the message he was sharing was being rejected by a lot of people. Just as it is today.
March 16, 2021
Today, Pastor Al continues in the book of Acts today, and what he will remind us of is one of the most important truths we find in the bible - when we receive Jesus as savior, we immediately become an enemy of the world. But the cool thing about it is, God knows we will make enemies when we start following Him, and He’ll carry us through the difficult times we’ll surely face.
March 15, 2021
Today, we’ll jump right back into our verse by verse journey through Acts. And what a journey it is! Paul and his cohorts are spreading the message of salvation throughout the land, and the reaction they get varies quite a bit. 
March 12, 2021
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Surviving the Storm
Nathan dropped to the ground suddenly in the middle of his first high school football practice, as parents Al and Norma watched. Through eight weeks of intensive care and many surgeries, Al and Norma Pittman faced a storm they never dreamed. Al had taught “Surviving the Storm” to his congregation, never realizing that shortly he would face the storm of his life. Power-packed and inspiring teaching that will help the reader come through any storm on the life preserver of God’s Word.

About Dwelling Place

The Dwelling Place features the teaching ministry of Al Pittman, where the aim is to help deepen your faith, one step at a time.

About Al Pittman

Al was born in Panama City, Florida in 1955. His father was a career soldier, so the family traveled extensively. In 1973, when Al was seventeen years old, the family returned from a tour in Germany and settled in Colorado Springs. Soon after, Al realized God’s call on  his life and began serving in the music ministry as a bass guitarist with a Christian band  called, “The Rays of Light.” It was during this time that Al met Norma, and they were married on July 19, 1975. 

Al attended Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, graduating in 1977 with a degree in Biblical Studies. In 1991 Al and his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and two years later he joined the staff of Calvary Chapel Albuquerque as an assistant pastor and co-worship leader. In the spring of 1997 the Lord called Al and his family back to Colorado Springs to pastor Calvary Worship Center. In 2006, Al earned his Master’s degree and in 2012 he earned his Doctorate degree in Ministry from Trinity Southwest University in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Al and Norma are the proud parents of three children, Renee, Nathan and Reggie, as well as proud grandparents. They covet your prayers for their family and ministry as they endeavor to live a life pleasing to the Father.

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