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Luke 7b Is it ok to doubt?
Pastor Nelson
Luke 7:18-35
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Luke 7:18-35 is a lesson on doubt. Is it ok? How can the greatest old testament prophet doubt after hearing the voice of God? We must realize that as humans we don't see the whole picture & God's grace is wonderful in that HE wants us to grow and learn we CAN trust Him in all the difficulties that face us. Remember that God loves you so much that He refuses to leave you unchallenged and unchanged! Know that His love for us will cause us to question - and that it is a GOOD thing. 42min
Luke 7c Love Grace & Acceptance
Pastor Nelson
Luke 7:36-50
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Luke 7:36-50. Love, Grace, & Acceptance is demonstrated by Jesus in this powerful lesson of when the prostitute crashes the Pharisee's party. Do we really understand what the power of acceptance does for people? While some condemn others, some free the way to true repentance and an understanding of God's love. Acceptance is not permissiveness or the by passing of sin but the way that we allow others to find their own way to the love of God. 36min
Luke 8a The 4 Heart Soils
Pastor Nelson
Luke 8:1-21
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Mankind's 4 different types of hearts. Or the truth about hearing, seeing,& doing Spiritual Things. This 1st parable of Jesus is a reality check for all of us. This passage also gives a special place to women. Everyone can hear the message so why is it that only some "get-it"? When Jesus tells us believers to be careful how we hear, I think we should take note and allow the Holy spirit to go deep with us. 42min
Luke 8b Pigs & Demons Rather than Jesus
Pastor Nelson
Luke 8:22-39
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Luke 8:22-39 Instant calm & Demons gone. In verses 22-56 we see Jesus proving Himself to be God in the flesh by controlling 1)nature 2)demons 3)disease 4)death. In the 1st miracle Jesus does what no one but God can do as stated in the OT. Psm 107:23-32, 65:7, Deut 18:15-19, Nahum 1:2-7. In 2nd miracle casting demons out of Legion we learn that the people preferred Pigs, Demons, & Destruction over Jesus, peace, & calm. Jam 2:19,Rev 20:10,Jude 5-7. Expect spiritual warfare, Stand firm in faith, Resist evil with God's power (Jam 4:7-10), Never forget we are on winning side. 1John 1-6. 45min
Luke 8c The Civil Air Patrol
Gopperton, Dave & Chris
Serving Others
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Gopperton, Dave & Chris
Serving Others
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This is Civil Air Patrol Sunday and Dave Gopperton & his son Chris give a short testimony of what it means to serve others in the CAP. 15min
Luke 8d One Touch Change
Pastor Nelson
Luke 8:40-9:1-6
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Luke 8:40-9:1-6 this lesson of the "unexpected" teaches many lessons. Jesus is teaching his disciples to see deeper than the apparent current circumstances or interruption. Sometimes those interruptions are the real lesson, the real reason. God is no respecter of position & cares for all people equally. Learn to travel light & stay focused trusting God for everything. 41min
Luke 9a Jesus the Inexhaustable Source
Pastor Nelson
Luke 9:1-26
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Luke 9:1-26 The "disciples" had completed their assignment & were ready for some R&R but Jesus had other plans & a multitude of people to help teach the lesson. It all revolves around who do YOU "know" Jesus to be. We are learning about discipleship & the real power of Jesus & the love of God toward all people, even if they don't "get it"; God loves them anyway & He wants His "disciples" to be a means of proving His love toward them. Are you willing to be not just an on looker but a real disciple of The Christ of God? 41min
Luke 9b The Transfigureation
Pastor Nelson
Luke 9:27-36
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Luke 9:27-36 Tells us of a great supernatural event. When Jesus promised that some of His disciples would "see" the Kingdom of God before they died He wasn't kidding! Lots of lessons to learn from this but most importantly is that Jesus truly proved that day God's plans showed us a better way was out of this world ... and it's GOOD! It changed Peter, John, & James forever. 1Cor 15:50-58, 2Peter 1:16-21. Folks may try to deny the reality of God's Kingdom and the supernatural but that doesn't negate the reality of it. 35min
Luke 9c Learning About True Discipleship
Pastor Nelson
Luke 9:37-50
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Luke 9:37-50 Last week we had such a glorious time sharing the actual touches of Jesus on different peoples lives here (real miracles!) that we didn't even get to the sermon. So here it is in Luke. As Jesus is teaching his disciples He is now getting down to the real nitty-gritty of "discipleship". Why couldn't the disciples cast out the demon? James 1:6-8. Why where things not able to be perceived? What about others that also teach the Word of God? Are you determined to be a Christ follower? Mark 9:30-50 teaches the same lesson with a harsh twist. 49min
Luke 9d Ministering to All
Pastor Nelson
Luke 9:51-56
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Luke 9:51-56. Jesus has set His face toward Jerusalem and His goal of setting all of mankind free from their punishment for sin (if they will accept His payment). As we look at John 4:5-26 the Samaritan woman at the well we see how Jesus is pulling down cultural barriers & predigest. He is willing to see everyone as they really are & Jesus loves them anyway. 39min
Luke 9e The Cost of Discipleship
Pastor Nelson
Luke 9:57-62
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Luke 9:57-62 (& a preview of next week Chapter 10) shows us that this is not about how I get saved but rather about what is required of me if I am saved. Jesus is not pulling any punches in telling His followers what lies before them. Matt 8:18-22 & 8:24-30, Matt 13:18-23 give us a good background on what is really going on. (1)unreserved sacrifice (2)undivided devotion (3)unwavering commitment are essential. Like when the 12 went out Jesus is now ready to send out 70 more. Write down the 7 points of what these followers of Jesus can expect. 44min
Luke 10a Sending of The Seventy
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:1-16
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Luke 10:1-16 A continuation of last week (go back & listen to it!) of where we know how Jesus prepared His followers. This is tackle not touch football! (Hey it's Super Bowl Sunday) We continue to appreciate that it is ALL about God's "plan" & that we are simply a player used by God to affect HIS PLAN. His commission to "GO" is for EVERY Christian but we need to realize that is is not a cake walk. 1>we need partners 2>fierce opposition 3>travel light & depend on God 4>Time is limited 5>Depending on God to use others to support you 6>the message will be rejected 7>your obedience will be rejected & alienate others. 40min
Luke 10b The 3 Joys
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:17-24
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Luke 10:17-24 The 70 return with joy after going out to prepare the way for Jesus. It is the Joy of service, salvation, & Jesus' sovereignty. Satan is defeated & dethroned but the war is not over yet so we look at the Old & New Testament scriptures to see how it's going to play out. John 12:23-36, Rev 12:7-12, Isa 14:12-21, Ezk 28:11-19, Heb 11:35b-12:2, John 14:6, 1Pet1:10-12, Rev 20:11-15, Rev 21:5-8, Rev 22:12-21. 43min
Luke 10c The Lawyer's Surprise
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:25-37
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Luke 10:25-37 Even if you have doctorate in the law don't try to out smart Jesus. Commonly known as the parable about the Good Samaritan this truth teaching has a lot to say about all of us and the modern day church. Listen closely, is God speaking to you? Be ready for lots of page turning! Lk 5:20, 7:30&50, 8:48. Deut 6:5 Lev 19:18. Matt 22:37, Phil 3:7-11, ROM 8:2-4, Matt 5:17-20. What you are determines what you see, and what you see determines what you do! All of us are either takers or givers. Legalism & church ritual can't get you to heaven. God's heart is about compassion. 43min
Luke 10d Slow Down & Pray
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:38 - 11:4
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Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:38 - 11:4
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Luke 10:38 - 11:4 covers a lot of ground. What type of personality do you have? Are you good at putting first things first? The story of Mary & Martha really shines some important light on not only how we think but how we work. Then we go into Jesus example of how we should pray. Are we communicating with God in the "right way" or is there something deeper about prayer we need to know and practice. Have fun considering these hidden gems in Jesus teaching to us today. 45min
Luke 11a The Reasons for Prayer
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:5-17
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Luke 11:5-17 Jesus now gives us 2 reasons as to why we need to be praying the model prayer.First of all He use the example of a friend. Secondly we hear about the big picture of how we are in a spiritual battle are there are only 2 teams; Satan's & God's. Heb 4:14-16 & 10:19-25, Acts 1:4, Jn 16:13, Jam 1:16-17, 2Cor 5:9-11, Lk 12:10. Major point is that The Spirit of Truth (the Holy Spirit) is our most valuable gift. More next week on this kingdom of Satan into which we are born. 38min
Luke 11b Why We Pray Contin.
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:14-23
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Luke 11:14-23 Jesus continues to tell us why it is important to always be in prayer. With more lessons to learn about the battle we are all engaged in this lesson continues as we go to some other scriptures: Eph 2:1-10 & 6:10-18. Satan is this world's temporary landlord and we are locked in his courtyard, but King Jesus is stronger and offers freedom from our plight. We end with Jesus' prayer for us! What encouragement. John 17:6-19. 40min
Luke 11c Religion vs Truth & Light
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:29-36
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Luke 11:29-36 Jesus is now really telling us the truth of who we really are & after doing 100's of miracles they still wanted more "signs". John 1:26-34. 2 Gentiles hear the message of God & the Jews don't. The Queen of Sheba & Jonah. Luke 8:16-18. Rom 1:18-23 & 2:4-11. We all have been shown the light - what will we do with it? But what about the religious leaders we follow? Legalism and religion sends people to hell where a relationship with the living loving God assures a place in glory. Challenging material for the Church and us as individuals. 41min
Luke 11d New Evidence of Biblical Truths
Pastor Nelson
Josh McDowell
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Information from Josh McDowell's Discover The Evidence Meeting December 5-6, 2013. This does tie into why Jesus was so upset with the Pharisees & Scribes (Lawyers) in Luke 11:37-54 (which will be covered in more detail next week). Imagine the excitement as manuscript experts peel back layers of ancient writings beneath Egyptian burial artifacts discovering early Christian texts & more! The proof of the Bible text once again confirmed! If the ancient writers (Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles, Plato, Caesar & more) are confirmed even MORE are the words of the New Testament! A 4 "foot" tall stack of documents compared to a 2.5 "MILE" high stack for the Bible! Listen to this new discovery that once again proves the WORD of God is true and trustworthy! 41min
Luke 11e What's In You?
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:37-45
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Luke 11:37-45 Religion sends people to hell! Jesus is being very "hard" on the Pharisees & Lawyers for they have perverted the truth of God. Our background is Mark 7:1-9 & 14-23 this religious tradition is NOT the point. God looks at the heart. The Pharisee knew Micah 6:6-8, Malachi 3:8-10, Isaiah 1:10-20. Once again hard lessons about what is in our hearts. The woes pronounced here & next week to the Lawyers are a big lesson as to what God really expects & requires of us all. 44min
2014-15 Blood Red Moons
Pastor Nelson
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A "discussion Sunday", about the God's awesome power & control evidenced by HIS SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS! His Blood Red Moons & the history of them (according to NASA!) is mind blowing! Never in the history of mankind are the events of our times making it so clear that God is totally aware of man and what we are doing, and it is all in HIS PERFECT TIMING. We cannot know the day nor the hour of His Return but the time is certainly drawing closer! On the CCS home page (just to your left) scroll down the column & under Resources to Blood Moons & click on it to see a write-up on what we were talking about today. Sorry I couldn't get all pictures & graphs in (yet). Tuesday April 15th from Midnight to about 3am you can see this event start to unfold. Watch on "YouTube.com" the amazing video we saw today & discussed. You can find it by searching for "Paul Grevas" & his 10:34min video "Biblical Blood Moons Cosmic Warning". The KING IS COMING!
Luke 12a Hypocrisy a Different Easter Message
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:1-5
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Luke 12:1-5 A different kind of EASTER message. We know in our trek through Luke that Jesus is about 2 weeks from the cross. His teaching & messages are more focused & critical to the general crowds as well as true followers. Glory lies on the other side of suffering must be remembered. But how do we get through today? Jesus continues to hit the established "church" & what is in the hearts of man. Matt 12:36-37, 23:13-29, Jn 8:41-47, Rom 1:18-20, 1Jn 1:5-10. Jesus paid the price of sin for us - do we live for the truth of that? 44min
Luke 12b Knowing & Confessing Christ
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:6-12
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Luke 12:6-12 plus extras. What does it really mean to "confess" Christ? It is way more than just saying some words, & today we will discover from God's Word why it is important to really know HIM. Rev 20:11-15 & Mat 7:21-23. Mat 10:32-33 & 22:34-40. John 1:1 & 1:14 & 6:40 & 10:25 & 14:6 7 & 16:7-15. Everyday you act out what you really believe about God. Life has 1 guarantee - one day you will die. Where will you spend eternity? 50min
Luke 12c Concerning $ and Things (part1)
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:13-21
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Luke 12:13-21 with insufficient time, this is just the "Intro" to this important & timeless question about MONEY & THINGS and "MOTIVES". AND next week we will take a deeper look into what Jesus had to say about worry, fear, & selfishness. Remember, you're safe only if your spiritual growth is faster than your money growth! As we start to look at the rich fool there are lots of lessons to learn, but we will have to do this in 2 parts. Question is "Have you learned to really trust God in ALL things?" and "What are your priorities in life?" 21min
Luke 12d $ Things & the Truths of Life (Part 2)
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:13-28
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Luke 12:13-28 Some review of last week, this lesson is too valuable to miss! Can we really see our selves from God's perspective? What is REALLY the most valuable? Matt 6:19-21; 1Tim 6:6-10,17-19; Jam 5:1-6. This is all about dependence & trust in God vs SELF interest. Seeing Hedonism. The last days warning 2Tim 3:1-4:5. Learning to live with the curse of material blessings & keep it all in perspective. Do you believe God's Word & His message - or are you trying to do it "your way". What has eternal value? 42min
Luke 12e The Vertical View
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:29-48
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Luke 12:29-48 Contains some good lessons on believing Jesus & developing a vertical view in this horizontal world. In addition to not worrying, we need to also not fear and not be selfish. Jam 1:6-11, Prov 13:7 & 30:8. Noting that Matt 6:31-34 says the same thing as Luke about seeking the Kingdom of God first & that God is going to give us all that we need (here & in heaven) we need to check our motives by looking at our friends,time, & cash flow. Then Jesus goes on to teach us about the faithful & the evil servants. Ended with a story about digging for gold. 48min
Luke 12f Jesus Brings Fire
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:49-59
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Luke 12:49-59 First of all we honor all our veterans & those who fight & have sacrificed for freedom & truth. When Jesus said He came to send fire on the earth & He wishes it was already done! - what does that mean? This is not the warm, soft and fuzzy Jesus most people like to envision. Jesus is telling us STRAIGHT OUT judgement is coming. Division & strife has to be - because many people don't believe God or His truths & evil abounds. Why should we stay faithful? Luke 12:31-34, Matt 13:10-17 & 10:32-39. 2Peter 3:1-1-18. Hypocrites= double dealing deceivers, 2 Faced pretenders, dishonest play-actors. 1Cor 3:8-17, 2Cor 5:5-11, 1Thess 4:13-5:11, 2Thess 2:1-12. Rev 20:20-11-15, Rev 21:1-8. The end of the WAR is already won! May God help you finish well! 39min
Luke 13a Hard Truths About Evil
Pastor Nelson
Luke 13:1-17
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Luke 13:1-17. How can & why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? This "meat" of God's Word may offend some but we need to hear, digest, & apply the truth of Jesus teachings to our own lives. God's Justice & Mercy are in perfect balance & we all will be accountable one day for what we have done with His Word. This topic of what do we do with evil is partly answered - the rest is up to you. Habakkuk 1:13. John 9:1-12, Jn 15:1-17. Matt 21:18, Mark 11:14. Jeremiah 12:3. Luke 6:27-38. Self-Righteousness must be eliminated - And for sure one day soon judgement & the rewards will come. 50min.
Luke 13b Small Beginnings Grand Endings
Pastor Nelson
Luke 13:18-35
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Luke 13:18-35 Jesus gives us 4 great lessons today. The Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Narrow Gate, & His lament over Jerusalem. Psm 2 clearly acknowledges God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit in this life we are struggling through. We need to tie the promises of what God is doing today in us with what the final end is going to be. 2Cor 5:14-21,2Tim 2:1-14, Phil 1:6 & 9-14. Matt 7:13-14 & 21-23. Luk 12:49-51. Jesus straight answers to hard questions is good & but also sobering. Jesus was on a mission & he calls each of us to be likewise minded. 47min
Luke 14a What Jesus Requires to be a Disciple
Mike & Pastor Nelson
Luke 14:25-25
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Luke 14:25-25
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First Speaker Mike explains what happened to him last week in worship (11.5min). God's heart of love and grief over His people. Next is Pastor Nelson on Luke 14:25-37 the 3 things that Christ requires to be considered a true disciple. Core teaching: (1) If anyone ... does not (v26) Relationships (2) Whoever ... does not (v27) Plans (3) Whoever ... does not (v33) Possessions. Lk 22:42, Heb 5:7-11, Jam 1:22-25, 1Tim 5:8 & 6:6-10, Rev 3:14-21. Don't be a useless disciple be all that God has declared you to be! 59min