Greater Works Discipleship Ministries

Greater Works Discipleship Ministries

The mission of Greater Works is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37) through the intentional education, equipping, and empowering of healthy disciples, leaders, churches, and movements to the ends of the earth until Christ returns or I die.

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July 20, 2025 167 mins

People claim that books were taken out the Bible, the Church hid the truth, or that the *real* Bible is the Ethiopian one with the Book of Enoch 😳. So what’s facts and what’s just internet noise?In this video, we break it all down in plain talk:* How the Bible was written and preserved 📝* Why some books were included—and others weren’t ❌* What’s the deal with the Apocrypha and Book of Enoch 👀* Is the Ethiopian Bible more legit? ...

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In today's Bible Study we looked into the origins and authenticity of the Bible, focusing on the concepts of inspiration, canonicity, and the historical context of biblical manuscripts. We also explored the significance of the Old and New Testament texts, the role of prophets, and the authority of scripture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the translations and manuscripts that shape biblical interpretation.


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July 9, 2025 50 mins

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This conversation explores the origins, compilation, and interpretation of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding its revelation, inspiration, and the processes involved in its transmission through history. The discussion covers key concepts such as canonicity, textual criticism, and the significance of various translations, while also addressing the role of the Holy Spirit in illuminating scripture for b...

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July 9, 2025 40 mins

In this weeks Unit Bible Study we explored the origins of the Bible, focusing on the processes of revelation, inspiration, and canonicity. We discussed the significance of manuscripts, the role of scribes and the Masorites in preserving biblical texts, and the historical context of the New Testament.

We also highlighted the importance of textual criticism and the insights provided by the Dead Sea Scrolls, emphasizing the dedication...

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This weeks GW podcast will recap our Juneteenth conference and will continue a fruitful Q&A discussion with Urban Apologists Damon Richardson & Alfredo Valentin. One of the main questions concerns modalism - the belief that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are different manifestations of God.

If you missed the Juneteenth conference you can catch the replay here: https://greaterworksdiscipleship.thinkific.com/courses/june...

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The internet is full of people claiming to deconstruct from the Christian faith. Faith deconstruction is the process of reevaluating your core beliefs or evaluating whether the religious belief system you were nurtured in is worthy of embrace. Damon Richardson and Alfredo Valentine the "BK Apologist" join our panel to answer the questions of how the Christian community can deal with these times of deconstruction.Tune in e...

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To celebrate Pentecost Sunday, today we'll be teaching about Pneumatology: The doctrine of the Holy Spirit! In this broadcast we'll examine: The Importance, Personality, and Work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer!
Thanks for listening to the Greater Works Discipleship Ministries podcast.  Our mission at Greater Works is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19) and the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:37) throu...

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Join us for our latest podcast as we interview Dr. Vince Bantu and discuss the release of his newest book: "The Book of Mystery of Giyorgis of Sägla." Giyorgis of Sagla, aprominent 14th-century Ethiopian monk and scholar, was born in the Tigray region to a noble family. He became a leading figure in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, renowned for his theological writings and contributions to monasticeducation. His works, co...

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Join me for Part II in our series on Spiritual Gifts! Last time, we laid the foundation by exploring the purpose and power behind the gifts God gives His people. Tonight, we go deeper—examining each individual gift, what it means, and how it functions in the life of the believer and the body of Christ. Whether you’re discovering your gift or seeking to walk in it more faithfully, this session will equip and encourage you. Don’t mis...

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In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful and often misunderstood topic of spiritual gifts. What exactly are they? Who receives them? And why did God give them to us in the first place?

We’ll explore key Scriptures like Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4 to unpack the purpose and power of these gifts—and how every believer has a role to play in building up the body of Christ. Whether you're trying to identify you...

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February 11, 2025 138 mins

The Bible states that "...God has not given us a spiritof timidity, but of power and love and -->self-discipline.<-- (2Ti 1:7 LSB). In Week 5 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series discussing "Spiritual Disciplines."

Spiritual disciplines are practices we do regularly that with the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, can help us change our sinful habits into good habits that make us more like Christ and co...

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February 4, 2025 139 mins

In Week 4 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series with a discussion on the "Fruit of the Spirit." This fruit (“product, result, gain, outcome, harvest) is the manifest evidence one may expect from a life in which the Spirit of God is living and reigning. These qualities are to be found in believers because of the change the Spirit of God has made in them. The word fruit indicates that the issue in this matter is not...

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In Week 3 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series on "How To Study The Bible" by learning about the "The Interpretive Journey," a 4-step process to biblical interpretation including: 1) Grasp The Text In Their Town; 2) Measure The Width of the River To Cross; 3) Cross The Principlizing Bridge; 4) Apply The Text In Our Town. After this, in preparation for studying the "Fruit of the Spirit," we pl...

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In Week 2 of Discipleship 103 we continued our series on "How To Study The Bible" by looking at what I call “The 10 Commandments of Studying The Bible.”

 In Week 1 we built a foundation by examining topics such as: 1) Why Study The Bible; 2) How To Begin; 3) Basic Principles; and 4) Tools For Bible Study. 

 This series is designed to help Christian disciples learn how to read and study the bible in its proper historical, cultural...

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In Week 1 of Discipleship 103 we begin a series on "How To Study The Bible!" This series is designed to help Christian disciples learn how to read and study the bible in its proper context. In Week 1 we built a foundation by examining the following topics:

- Why Study The Bible

- How To Begin- Basic Principles

- Tools For Bible Study

For more information please contact us at greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com. For information on...

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In this podcast I host a panel of Christian women and we review the conversation on the Dr. Daf Show between women who are Christians and former Christians. The women cover three topics: 1) Is Christianity The One True Religion? 2) Christianity Has Shaped My Views On Womanhood! 3) I Feel More Judged As A Woman In The Church Than Outside Of It. For more information please visit our website at www.greaterworksdiscipleship@gmail.com...

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We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin.

On Night 3 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed the origin of Santa Claus, The Christmas Tree and Jeremiah 10.

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December 5, 2024 127 mins

We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin. On Night 2 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed: Saturnalia, Sol Invictus, and the gods Horus, Mithras, Dionysus, Krishna, Buddha, Attis, and Zoroaster ...

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We've all heard people claim that Christmas and Easter originate from paganism, but is this true? In this class I team up with The "BK Apologist," Alfredo Valentin to research the origins of Christmas and December 25th to see if the holiday is truly Christian - or pagan in origin. On Night 1 of Unwrapping The Gift we discussed:

•The Source Of The Falsehood of Christmas’ Pagan Origin

• Celebrating Christmas, birthdays, and holidays.

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Discipleship 102 is a class taught by the Greater Works Discipleship Academy which covers the essentials of the Christian faith. In this class we learned more about "Ecclesiology: The Doctrine of the Church." We covered the following topics:

1) Introduction – First Reference To Church

2) Bridges Of The Church

3) Technical & Non-Technical Use of The Church

4) Descriptions Of The Church

5) The Universal Church

6) Authority &...

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