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John 5a Do You Want to Be Made Well
Pastor Nelson
John 5:1-15
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John 5:1-15 Today's lesson may seem a little confusing because it's going to be in multiple parts. At the beginning we will be discussing two verses from our weekly scripture verses: Matthew 5:16 and Galatians 2:20. These seem to tie in nicely to God's theme for today, "do you really want to made well?" and live for Christ? Joy and I got a few days off to go to the mountains in our little camper this week. (And we are going again next week for our anniversary - so no sermon next Sunday) It was a time of "total disconnect from the world" and a time of refreshment and quiet before the Lord. Sometimes when we get quiet, God really does speak to us (I pray you are experiencing that too)! It was good for me and hopefully today's teaching will be meaningful for you! As we talk about the lame man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5, God has shown me that the world and mankind is in the exact same position as that man. Some definitely want to be healed, others don't. That is a reality of life. I pray my message (through the power of the Holy Spirit) will be meaningful to you. As we study the Old Testament Scriptures first from 2 Chronicles 32:31 (and God withdrew from him) and then information from 2 Kings chapters 18,19, and 20 we see that sometimes God pulls away from His people as a test, so that WE can better understand our own hearts before Him. Hezekiah was definitely a godly man and a great King, yet he needed a "timeout" to reflect .... just like we do sometimes. This is not a milk or pablum sermon, so put on your big girl pants, and your big boy pants, and ask God what YOU need to learn form His Word today. 49min
John 4b Samaritan Harvest & The Nobleman's Son
Pastor Nelson
John 4:27-54
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John 4:27-53 (Romans 10:9-10 is our weekly Bible verse - please meditate on this verse there is a lot there) A slight review of last week's sermon is necessary to start this week's study. Despite cultural differences Jesus is reaching out because there are people willing to hear God's truth. Place yourselves in the shoes of this woman that was talking to Jesus & suddenly saw a life in a new light. Would you have done the same thing? Life is not always just physical, sometimes the spiritual aspects need to supreme. So what is faith anyway? How is it obtained and developed? There are examples here to help us. Please meditate on the history and circumstances of the two people Jesus encountered in our Scripture reading today. What lessons will the Holy Spirit impress on you? 42min
John 4a Worship in Spirit & Truth
Pastor Nelson
John 4:1-26
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John 4:1-26 What a wonderful truth we have to tell today. Jesus seeking out the Samaritan woman at the well, and teaching us what it means to worship God in spirit and truth. And then one of the biggest revelations in verse 26. I thank God that Jesus has no animosity or bias against those who have sinned or don't know how to reach out to God. He freely offers us forgiveness and "living waters" that we might not ever thirst again. But what does that mean? And the question comes up, where are we to worship, and how do we worship God? We all need to meet Jesus the Messiah. Today Jesus is clearly stating who He is, & that He has come so that we might learn how to worship God the Father in spirit and truth. 52min
John 3b Lesson from John the Baptist
Pastor Nelson
John 3:22-36
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John 3:22-36 So many neat lessons to learn today. John the Baptist is such a good example for Christian ministries and individual Christians. But hopefully you won't get your head cut off for doing the right thing like he did! The primary focus of any ministry (or Christian) is to exalt Christ and point people toward Him. The spirit of competition or bitterness within ministries (or individuals) must be avoided at all cost. The fulfillment of any Christian's life comes easily & best by knowing the purpose with which you are to serve Jesus Christ & then completing that task as directed by the Holy Spirit. We all want to experience Matthew 25:21. By taking a closer look at what John the Baptist did, taught, and who he was will help all of us live our lives in a better way. 52min
John 3a Jesus & Nicodemus
Pastor Nelson
John 3:1-21
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John 3:1-21 This is one of my favorite chapters of the entire Bible. It needs to be clearly understood by every Christian. It also serves as an example to non-Christians what they must do to come into a "relationship" with God. In John 14:6 Jesus makes it very clear that no one comes to the Father except through Him, but how does this spiritual "new birth" take place? The simplest explanation of the gospel, or how to be saved, is clearly stated by Jesus himself in Mark 1:15 which says "repent and believe". There are many more lessons in this simple 21 versus. It is my prayer that you will be blessed and that the Holy Spirit will help you to continually learn how to explain YOUR relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to others. 45min
Your Spiritual Warfare
Pastor Nelson
Ephesians 6:10-18
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Ephesians 6:10-18
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Ephesians 6:10-18 This is part two of how we are to know our enemy and fight the spiritual battles of this world. The Ephesians Scripture contains a lot of information, but I have tried to elaborate some practical things in our fight against evil and the devil. Spiritual warfare should be defensive and there are definitely some rules we should follow. We must remember that this is God's fight not ours even though we are involved in the middle of it. Knowing what Satan's primary purpose is and some of the tactics he employs will better equip us to face our 'day of evil'. At the end I will give you the 5R's of spiritual warfare which will help you get through your coming battles in better shape. 52min This sermon is also written out should you want a copy of it - just let me know.
Your Enemy the Devil
Pastor Nelson
the whole Bible
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Because of an incident this last Sunday and Monday today's sermon is going to be completely different than usual. As Christ followers, we need to understand fully the 'hidden enemy' that so many people ignore & that we face every day. You probably already know this, but Satan is alive and well on planet Earth. He has probably already conquered (maybe) 90% of the world. As followers of Jesus Christ it is our DUTY to know and understand that Satan and the evil that is so prevalent in the world is not the winning force! Be encouraged! God is in control and in charge! We should not be fearful, nor neglect our God-given warrior skills to help combat and contain the enemy of Christ, every Christian, and every Church. This has been a difficult study crammed into a very short period of time. Satan does not want to be exposed for who he is and what he does. Therefore, in this two-part (maybe) study I will attempt to educate, encourage, reinforce, & challenge you in your fight against our enemy who is already a conquered foe of Jesus our Lord. I took the time to write down dozens and dozens of Scriptures for every comment made during this sermon. So if you would like one of those handouts please contact me so that you can do your own study of the individual Scriptures that formulate the body of this sermon. 57min
John 2b Jesus Cleans The Temple (& You)
Pastor Nelson
John 2:13-24
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John 2:13-24 Several thoughts have come to me concerning these verses. I don't want to be critical of the way we sometimes do "church" in this generation. However there are some cautions here for the evangelical Christian believers of today and we need to be conscious of what the Holy Spirit is showing us. "God is not for sale." Church should not simply be a business enterprise. It is so much more than that! In my asking "why do you go to church?" how will YOU answer? We must all examine ourselves and our motives. And how does this tie in to the "world system" in which we live? A lot of what I'm saying today is based on 1Cor 3:16-17. "Do you not know that YOU are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in YOU? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy which temple YOU are. 45min
John 2a 1st Miracle Water Into Wine
Pastor Nelson
John 2:1-12
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John 2:1-12 As Jesus starts his ministry his first miracle (of the 35 listed in the Gospels) is the changing of water into wine. There are some really important applications here that can be applied to every Christian's life. The "three steps" taken here by the servants apply to us today and the term FATO (faithful, available, teachable, obedient) that we have mentioned so many times before comes to play in this passage. The question is "Will you just DO IT"? Will you help reveal the deity, power, mercy, control, and peace of God? Do you understand God can start with the ordinary and make something extraordinary out of it? That is you! This first miracle is so profound if we take time to think about it. Read these few verses for yourself, and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you what it should mean in your life. 41min
John 1h Jesus Gets His 1st 5 Disciples
Pastor Nelson
John 1:39-51
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John 1:39-51 As we read how Jesus gets his first 5 disciples, there are some interesting lessons to be learned. However, we are going to start today's lesson with week 25 and 26 Bible verses. Jude 24 & 25, and 1John 4:9-10. In looking at our 52 Bible verses for the year, sometimes these fall in line with our Scripture studies in the Gospel of John and sometimes they don't. But I do believe they have value in our growth. Anyway, there are some subtle lessons from John's Gospel that we need to pick up today. The big question for the day is: who do you think Jesus is? How closely are you following him? Is your relationship with Him a first priority in life? In this day and age it is hard to imagine these 5 men dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Jesus is still saying "come, follow me - you will see greater things than these". Are you willing? 39min PS I have a fantastic, thought-provoking, 7 page article on how amazing & transforming God's GRACE is. It was written by David Bryant a pastor and Christ proclaimer for over the 40 years now. I have read it at least 8 times & each time it has a greater impact on me. Please let me know if you would like a copy of this great paper about GRACE G=God's R=Revolution A=Achieved by C=Christ E=Exalted It could change your life!
Pastor Porter - Noah's Ark Presentation
Pastor Hayden Porter
Genesis
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Pastor Hayden Porter has been giving this presentation for almost 30 years. During that time he has collected at least 700 pieces to his Noah's Ark collection. In this collection are all sorts of species and various special pieces to help illustrate the points of his interesting and entertaining talk. At 88 years young, Hayden is thinking this might be one of his last presentations. Although he claims his memory of the facts may be fading he never missed a lick recalling the details of interest. I apologize for the audio quality of his talk but we didn't have our regular equipment working so you may need to turn your volume up. I hope you enjoy this educational Biblical recount of Noah and his Ark. 72min
John1g What Do You Want?
Pastor Nelson
John 1:35-38
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John 1:35-38 These 3 versus & the question that Jesus immediately asked His first two disciples, "What do you seek?" Is going to open the door for a much deeper discussion & understanding of what being a "Christ follower" is all about. I'm thinking that if Jesus had told them the whole truth right off the bat, i.e. the verses that we are going cover today, they might not have followed Him so readily. I hope you understand it's not about what we want, it's about serving the King of Kings, the Lord of lords with our whole mind, heart, & body. Too many Christians think it's just about what they desire - and that is not the case at all. In fact to be a Christ follower is a costly decision that must not be taken lightly. Too many Americans (and others) don't understand the heavy price that must be paid in order to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Oh but what a glorious reward when one chooses to follow the beloved Son of God! 40min
John 1f Baptism of the Lamb of God
Pastor Nelson
John 1:29-34
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John 1:19-34 This is one of the more remarkable passages in the Bible. It is not mentioned in just one Gospel but all four, therefore there are some special insights here for us. But first we are going to go over our missed weekly Bible verses. 1 Peter 1:3, 4, Galatians 5:22, 23, & 1 Peter 2:1, 2. I pray these 3 short sermonets will be meaningful to you. Now, concerning what John the Baptist had to say about Jesus and His baptism - I pray this subject will be a subject that you will go back and study on your own. It would not be in all four Gospels were it not important. Take your Bible and a little bit of time after listening to this sermon & and discover what the Holy Spirit will teach you personally. 50min
John 1e John the Baptist
Pastor Nelson
John 1:19-28
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John 1:19-28 With some background information on John the Baptist, hopefully these verses will be even more meaningful. John the Baptist was the last Old Testament prophet, making the way smoother for the introduction of Messiah (Jesus of Nazareth). It is a hard concept, but remember "The Word" (the Son of God) became flesh. Even though the OT prophecies were extremely clear as to what "the Christ" was to be like, very few of the Jews were anticipating what actually took place. There are some good everyday lessons to be learned from these few short sentences. If you're ever tempted to feel indispensable please just remember John the Baptist. I pray this sermon will prepare you for the big reveal that comes next week. 51min
John 1d Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Pastor Nelson
John1:15-18
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John1:15-18 Today we are going to talk about how the invisible became visible. How John the Baptist starts clearing the way for Jesus, and how the Holy Spirit starts to become a big part of this whole process. You may be wondering why there was a school shooting again this last week, I make a few comments about what the real problem is (a total lack of understanding of who God is & what evil is in the minds of young people). How can people even know what evil does when they don't understand who Jesus is? It is basic, but we need to address what it means to be born again & what proof we have that we are new creations in Christ Jesus. 43min
John 1c The Word Becomes Flesh
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John 1:14 Here at Calvary Chapel Sheridan, we decided at the beginning of the year to take 52 Scriptures, one each week, and build a solid foundation for the Christian life and illustrate core Christian principles. (These verses are from a John MacArthur study) This is the 19th week of 2018 and as God would arrange it is 2Cor 5:21 which fits in perfectly with this week's sermon (hope you like it). Therefore, I have added in a short little segment on our study verse before the sermon. When we carefully examine the Word of God each word & verse are so important to understand. As you will hear I have picked a number of Scriptures to back up the truths contained in John 1:14. Each of these verses give us a slightly different insight to what our primary verse really means & I pray that this sermon will give you a deeper insight into who Jesus is and encourage you in your Christian walk. 52min
John 1b About John the Baptist
Pastor Nelson
John 1:6-13
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John 1:6-13 In our lesson for today, we will see John the Baptist declaring Jesus of Nazareth as God's true light. John was a man sent from God. Jesus was the light & John was the lamp that bore witness to the light. All men have had God's light revealed to them, but there is an individual choice to make. We will look at other scriptures from John, Romans, Ephesians, 2nd Corinthians, and Titus that will shed some more "light" on the subject. A lot is packed into these few verses. 49min
John 1a Intro & The Word was God
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John 1:1-5 As we start a new Gospel today, we have to go over some background material. I'm afraid this will be much like trying to drink from a fire hose. But there are some very interesting things that you need to know about the Gospel of John. I'm very excited about this new study, and once we get through today I'm sure in our future studies in this great book of John you will have a whole new appreciation for how God arranged His message of Life to us. Heb 1:1-4, Cor 1:15-20, John 15:7, Phil 2:5-11, John 20:28, 1John 1:1-4, John 5:26, 8:12, 12:35-36, 44-46. 52min
Mark 15b He is Risen!
Pastor Nelson
Mark 15:42-16:20
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Mark 15:42-16:20 Today as we finish Gospel of Mark, it is a glorious story that needs the other Gospels to fill in a few details so that we can wholely appreciate the complete story of Christ's Resurrection. We will be going to several other scriptures to help you understand how this all fits together in a wonderful way. My prayer for you is that you will take some notes and do some Bible study on your own! The Resurrection is the entire essence of Christianity! You must be able to be clear in your thinking about this concept and all the evidences presented in the Word of God. It is especially important when you are trying to explain your faith to others who may not have come to know our Lord Jesus. Without the Resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than a false hope. I challenge you ... can you clearly and demonstrably explain why you believe that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ, the One sent to save us? I pray that this lesson and the Scriptures presented will strengthen your faith, and your ability to share with others the hope that is within you. 49min
Mark 15a Jesus Last Day
Pastor Nelson
Mark 15:1-41
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Mark 15:1-41 Today we look at Jesus's trial before Pilate, then Herod, and then Pilate again. And then what happens to Jesus before He is crucified and dies. There is so much detail given in the four Gospels that if we only combine them we get the real picture. Understanding what was actually happening in real time. I pray this history lesson will come alive for you. Jesus was declared innocent six times in six trials (three Jewish and three Roman) and yet was crucified. Crucifixion is one of the most hideous torturous deaths known to man. So come with me on this discovery of what is in your Bible and understand why Jesus had to suffer this terrible day. YET it was the greatest day in all of man's existence! For it was the day that God gave us away to conquer the punishment for sin in the death penalty. And provide us a way to live free forever. 55min
Mark 14e Life is Not Fair
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:66-72
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Mark 14:66-72 Today we examine the scene where Peter denies Jesus (his friend, and Messiah) and genuinely weeps over his inability to relate to his Lord Jesus the Christ. We have all been tested in this way. Being tested by those that don't understand Christianity and our belief in & in trust in Jesus Christ our Savior, is often a very trying situation. We know what we believe but expressing it to others at times can be extremely difficult. So listen to how this simple short story applies to us today. And hopefully, you will understand the principles and apply the applications to your life. 44min
Mark 14d1 Communion thoughts
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This is just a few thoughts of what Jesus did for you because of HIS resurrection this Easter. When you accepted Him, He made you more than you might have thought! This is who you are when you are IN CHRIST! Happy Ressurection Day! HE LIVES! 4min
Mark 14d2 Easter 6 Trials of Jesus & the Trinity
Pastor Nelson
Col 1:15-23, 2:6-10
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Col 1:15-23, 2:6-10
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Today's message ties to last week's. Remember Jesus is arrested in the garden and is taken to the first of 6 trials. I didn't have time to expand on that last week but today we will. It is also interesting that Jesus so clearly said YES I AM DIETY! I am God. The Messiah you have been awaiting. The Christ. And you very well know it for I have caused the blind to see, the deaf to hear, demons to be cast out, and I have shown My power over nature, and have even generated food for the multitudes, and I have even proven My power over death! What more do you need to be convinced that I AM GOD IN THE FLESH? Did you not study the Prophets of old? Have I not fulfilled all the Scriptures? Well today I will help you who have ears to hear to understand at least in part the Trinity. 46min PS for those of you who what the hand outs - please contact me at 307-751-2250.
Mark 14c Jesus Betrayal & Arrest
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:43-65
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Mark 14:43-65 Today we will be looking at the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. What a dramatic scene if we look at all four Gospels for the big picture of what happened that night. I can't imagine what it would've been like for the disciples. Wasn't the Messiah supposed to save the day? I'm sure it was a night of confusion, anxiety, fear, and disappointment. But that is because the disciples did not fully understand Jesus's purpose for coming. Jesus had told them many times what was going to happen but somehow they just didn't hear it. Isn't it amazing how the Old Testament prophets foretold what was happening. 45min
Mark 14b Jesus Prayer Battle
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:27-42
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Mark 14:27-42 Today's lesson deals with our struggle against sin and what Jesus went through in the garden of Gethsemane. After all, he was to become our sacrifice for sin. We need to understand that every word in the Scriptures have powerful meanings behind them. Meanings that we can relate our lives to today. Jesus disciples didn't understand about spiritual battles & today many of us don't either. Hopefully this teaching will help you better understand what Jesus did in the garden, when he sweat blood and was asking the Father if there couldn't be some other way. 45min.
Mark 14a 2 Days Before the Cross
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:1-26
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Mark 14:1-26 So much ground to cover today. We are now at Wednesday before the crucifixion on Friday. The temple leaders are still planning to kill Jesus & Judas Iscariot helps them. Mary anoints Jesus, and we cover some key points about serving and loving The Christ. Understanding the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread leads to Jesus and the 11 disciples celebrating His "Last Supper" with them and establishing the New Covenant by His Blood Sacrifice on the cross. More on this next week. 48min
Mark 13e Hope of the Coming King
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:24-37
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Mark 13:24-37 What a glorious privilege to teach on the 2nd coming of Christ once again. the promise of the rapture and the second coming is a core Hope and Belief of all Christians. In picking just a few of the 1845 scriptures concerning this topic, All I can say is my study in this has been glorious. If you didn't get last weeks handouts please contact me and request them. It would be a great start for your own personal study. You sense the season - I'm sure you do, so are you using your time wisely? I pray that this sermon will bless you, challenge you, and excite you. (if you haven't listened to part one-last week, listen to that one first). Bless you all, and may our Lord returned quickly. 48min
Mark 13d Rapture vs 2nd Coming
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:14-23
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Mark 13:14-23 In talking about the great tribulation, Jesus wants you to understand the clear differences between the pre-tribulation Rapture, and His second coming. I have given you two handouts, one that describes the contrast between the Rapture and the Second Coming with 16 clearly defined events (or situations) including Scripture verses for each of those events. The second handout includes references to the Olivet Discourse Prophecies on one side and 19 Scripture verses on how to Endure to the End on the other. (Those listening on the Internet may obtain the free handouts by contacting me). The whole point of today's sermon centers around Christians being ready for the rapture! Head knowledge is not enough - you must be a "true disciple" of Christ, which means you are a FATO - faithful, available, teachable, & obedient. 54min Sorry there was no sermon last Sunday there was a winter blizzard closure with lots of snow and -25 degree temperatures plus several people were sick.
Mark 13c Jesus Tells About End Times
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:3-13
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Mark 13:3-13 In this lesson we will study the first part of the "Mount Olivet Discourse" that Jesus spoke to His Disciples. God has all things planned out to the finest detail. I'll use the Menorah to prove that point. Do end-times prophesies bother you - they shouldn't. Get ready for some real page turning as we look at other scriptures to confirm the primary text. Grab your pen & paper and take some notes. Hopefully you will be praising God's promises to you, His child, by the end of this message. 51min
Mark 13b Super Bowl Game of Life
Pastor Nelson
Phil 3:7-14 Heb 12:1-3
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Phil 3:7-14 Heb 12:1-3
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Philippians 3:7-14 & Hebrews 12:1-3 Well today is one of the biggest TV events of the entire year, the Super Bowl. Today's message is not about the game you're watching, but the game you're in. Whether you realize it or not - you are in the Super Bowl of Life and you will either be on the winning team or the losing team. I pray this message will encourage you to play your very best. 34min
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