Dwelling Place

Al Pittman

Benefits of Justification

July 26, 2023

Having wrapped up Romans chapter four last time, we now move into chapter five, and underscore The Blessings of Justification. Justification is a central tenet of the Christian faith. We have been justified through the blood of Christ, and we can have certainty that we indeed will be in eternity in heaven with our wonderful savior! 

References: Romans 5

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Today we’ll return to our series through Romans by turning to chapter four. Do you understand God’s love and grace? Join us in Romans, chapter four, as we seek to understand Justification by Faith.
July 25, 2023
Ask someone on the street the following question:  “Do you think you’re on your way to heaven?”  Many will no doubt reply, “Well I hope so!”  They might even say, “Well I’ve never murdered anyone, and I’ve been a fairly good person.”  Such reasoning indicates that they’re under the impression that good works save us.  And maybe that’s what you believe today. We invite you to join us for The Dwelling Place, as we look into this whole matter of justification.  
July 24, 2023
Pastor Al Pittman is currently leading us through the book of Titus.  As we return to chapter one, we see that Titus was given quite a challenge. He was left in a city known then as Crete, where rebellious men and deceivers were abundant.  Let’s see now how he handled it by joining Pastor Al for a message from his new series in Titus titled “Setting Things in Order”.
July 22, 2023
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. While you may understand that, your neighbor down the street likely doesn’t.  And they desperately need to hear it. You’re listening to The Dwelling Place, with pastor Al Pittman. We’re in the midst of a study through Romans and we’ll complete our look at chapter three today. 
July 21, 2023
Stress is an every day fact of life for many people. Doctor’s offices are filled with people needing help to deal with stress. So what’s the solution for a stressed out life? I think you know where I’m going with this! Pastor Al is taking us through the book of Romans right now, and today we stop again in chapter three, for a message titled “A Reason to Live Out Loud”. 
July 20, 2023
 Where’s your trust placed these days?  Keep that question in mind if you would, and join us in Romans three as we bring you The Dwelling Place.  Pastor Al Pittman is taking us verse by verse through the epistle, and today we highlight the first eighteen verses of the third chapter. So, who do you really trust. Saying we completely trust God with our lives is one thing. Living like we believe it is quite another. 
July 19, 2023
As you know, many religions around the world have traditions and rituals. According to the apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, these traditions have a tendency to lure people into a false sense of security concerning their salvation. It’s the ages old debate about whether we are saved by works, or simply by faith. Paul explains here, once and for all, that we are saved by grace, not by works.
July 18, 2023
In his letter to the Romans, Paul was adamant about our position in Christ. We are saved by grace and grace alone. He declared that our status here on earth - social or otherwise - has absolutely no bearing on our position in heaven. This was a hard lesson for the Jews to grasp, as they were taught to regard their status as higher than the lowly Gentiles around them. 
July 17, 2023
We have a vitally important message to share with you today concerning, among other things, the current direction of the Christian church in America. It’s not a particularly pretty picture, either. Government officials are openly hostile to Christianity. Pastors are being harassed for preaching biblical truth. Many pastors have succumbed to the pressure and are now teaching a “woke” version of the bible. What can we do? What should we do?
July 15, 2023
We pick up today in Romans chapter two, where Paul addresses the attitudes of some of the Jews, who felt a sense of superiority over others. As we’ll see today, this kind of attitude is very common today as well, although it has no place in the life of a believer. 
July 14, 2023
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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.

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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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