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Al Pittman

Serve the Lord! part 1

October 1, 2024

We have been enjoying an in-depth look at the book of Joshua lately, and today we begin the final message in this great series. Here we see Joshua’s final encouragement to God’s people. Joshua twenty-four, verse fifteen contains the well-known words, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. Is there any better way to live than that?

References: Joshua 24

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It’s been observed that we hold tight to what is most important... and we will let go of those things that don’t matter. But sometimes - we let go of what should be the most important to us. There are some things we should never let go! Join us in Joshua chapters twenty-one through  twenty-three
September 30, 2024
Are you looking forward to the day when Jesus returns to take us home?  It really could happen any day now.  This is The Dwelling Place with Pastor Al Pittman. Today we  begin First Thessalonians chapter five, and transition from the rapture of the church to the Day of the Lord.  There is a difference, and Al is here to help us understand it all.
September 28, 2024
Today we continue with Al’s verse by verse series through Joshua. We are nearing the end of our series, and today as we look at chapter twenty-one, we see a long list of property that was given by Joshua to other people groups. Why is this important? We’ll find out today. Join us in Joshua twenty one.
September 27, 2024
According to census figures, there are seventy four million people born every year in this world. That means two point three births per second. Does that make you feel insignificant at all? It shouldn't! Consider this: every human being is made in God’s own image and He loves and cares about every single one of us! I mention this because today’s message from pastor Al Pittman on The Dwelling Place, concerns significance - or a lack there of. Our scripture reference is Joshua eighteen through twenty.
September 26, 2024
Today we’ll continue pastor Al’s series through Joshua, and the topic today will be complacency. That’s a very dangerous word. There’s no doubt that complacency played a role in the terror attacks in 2001. That’s an extreme example, but complacency in the Christian life can be dangerous as well. 
September 25, 2024
 Today, Pastor Al takes us back to the Old Testament book of Joshua.  In chapters fifteen through twenty, we see, among other things, a complaint from the Israelites and Joshua’s reply.  The Canaanites were an enemy of Israel, and Joshua urged his people to drive them out of the land.  Pastor Al will show us how the Canaanites are much like sin.  Sin is our enemy and it must be driven out of our lives.
September 24, 2024
Following God’s will is a tough thing, isn’t it? In the first place, we often times don’t know what God’s will is. Then, we wonder what God must be thinking if He really thinks I can do what He wants me to do! Here in Joshua fifteen, we again are reminded that God’s will is the best way to go – and seeking it is what we should always be doing.
September 23, 2024
We have been enjoying a verse by verse exploration of First Thessalonians and we wrap up our look at chapter four today.We’ve all pondered the ultimate question in life: What happens when you die?  Well, the Apostle Paul tells us it’s much different for believers than it is for unbelievers. Of course we know about heaven and hell, but in our study today, Pastor Al shows us that Paul gets a little more specific in this passage.
September 21, 2024
 Maybe you’re engaged in a battle with temptation to sinful anger?  Others are involved in a relationship that has turned sour.  Or maybe your battle is, you’ve been in the unemployment line for months and you’re losing patience.   Will you fight this battle on your own?  Or, will you trust God to fight for you?  Today on The Dwelling Place we get into Joshua ten, and gain some helpful tips for winning great battles. 
September 20, 2024
You’re listening to The Dwelling Place, and we thank the Lord you’re with us today. Joshua chapter nine is in front of us on this Thursday, which will help ensure we don’t make decisions that we will regret.
September 19, 2024
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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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