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Pastor Porter
Days of Man
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This interesting history of mans changing life span is a mixture of Bible History, humor, & personal thoughts. Starts in Psalm 90. Charts are available from Pastor Nelson upon request.
! John 4b Seeing God through Love
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:12-21
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1 John 4:12-21 Today we will finish up chapter 4 and be continuing our dialogue about love. In today's message you will see how important it is to have the "spirit of God" within you so that you can express God's love toward others. In my hand out for today, I list six Bible verse questions that you can ask yourself to see if you really have experienced the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit. We will also discover that there is no fear in love even though we will one day face judgment. And we KNOW that God's love abides within us, because of how and why we love others. Yes, Jesus did truly and completely expressed God's love for us in human form. 37min.
1 John 2d Godly Leaders Pulpit Freedom Sunday
Pastor Nelson
Prov 16 & Malachi 3
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Pastor Nelson
Prov 16 & Malachi 3
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Prov 16 & Malachi 3 We are in a different place today because it is Pulpit Freedom Sunday. We need to talk about the upcoming Presidential election & what God has to say about the fear of God, the unchanging character of God, & what our elected government leaders character should be like - the 9 traits God desires. We need to understand one day soon HE is coming back! But until then all Christians have a responsibility to help elect and guide this country in Godly way. 41min
1 John 2f Antichrists
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:18-23
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1 John 2:18-23 Antichrist - A subject so key to today! Deception & lies everywhere, false teachings drawing so many away from the truth of Jesus the Christ and the Holy Scriptures. What is one to believe, and cling to? The answer is right here in just a few simple verses. As I unpack these few verses I pray YOU will be built-up, informed, encouraged, & inspired to take a more active roll in the battle all True Christians are engaged in today. Through these few simple & easy to understand scriptures you need to go forth and fight the spiritual battle that lies before us. Bless you in your journey & may you have the Spirit of Truth emulating through you to dispel the darkness of evil that seems so prevalent today. 47min
1 John 2g Abiding in God
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:24-28
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Isaiah 59 & 1 John 2:24-28 What happens when we as individuals, or as a nation refuse to abide in God & His precepts? Remaining in agreement with God's truth is essential for an individual, or a nation, because one day King Jesus will return, and we all will be judged. Christians need to understand there are 4 blessings for abiding in Jesus. This will have to be continued next week because of lack of time today. Keep in mind that some of these basic principles need to be repeated multiple times. 34min
1 John 2h Root-Fruit
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:28-3:3
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1 John 2:28-3:3 & Luke 16:19-31 SORRY FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH LOADING THIS LAST WEEK. Our core values, our most basic beliefs, you might say "our roots" determine our actions, & those actions form the "fruits of our lives". And thus ... our eternal future; will it be in heaven or hell? As we continue to study "abiding in Jesus" we need to address what Jesus had to say about what happens to us when we die. Will it be heaven or hell? What is promised to God's children? Is becoming a follower of Jesus an important action for our future? 38min
1 John 3a Listen Children of God
Pastor Nelson
1 John 3:1-9
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1 John 3:1-9 As we pick up where we left off last week concerning how are we to live a righteous life; we are beginning to see why it is so important to live properly within God's will. Have you ever really considered what it means that you have been "declared a child of God". It is not only amazing who your real father is, but the heritage that you will one day exist in! As the verse says "what we shall be"! But while keeping that image in mind, what do we do with this sinful world we live in, and with our own sinful lives? Prayerfully today you will grasp some concepts that will make it just a bit easier for you to live a pure life and be a walking testimony of God's love (the Good News) for others who are desperate for joy and peace. 45min
1 John 3a Why Did Jesus Come
Pastor Nelson
1 John 3:4-9
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1 John 3:4-9 & Colossians 3:1-11 Sin is not a usual sermon topic. It makes folks uncomfortable. But here we are & there are some things you need to know about the "practice of sin" & those who are "born-again". In addressing 4 different classes of people John & Paul want to make a few things clear about our walk vs our talk. All of us live out what we truly believe in our hearts, so lets see what we can learn from these 2 very pointed passages from God's instruction book for life. 30min
1 John 3b Righteous Living
Pastor Nelson
1 John 3:10
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1 John 3:10 Today's lesson is going to focus on primarily just this one verse. Contained within this verse is a very key word righteousness. This is a subject rarely taught on, and barely understood by the Christian community. So today is the Lord has laid on my heart we need to discuss this area of your Christian living. The word righteousness and its counterpart righteous appears some 540 times in 520 verses of the Bible. Whereas the word faith faithfulness and faithful only occurs some 348 times in 328 versus. That means that there is 1.5 times as many scriptures about righteousness as there is about faith. I pray that today's message will tug at your heartstrings and cause you to reflect deeply and how you are living for Christ. I also know that a subject matter like this can cause guilt, you need to understand that in Christ Jesus there is never condemnation only a prompting of your conscience. May the Lord bless you as you listen to this study. 35min
1 John 3c Are You Really Saved?
Pastor Nelson
1 John 3:10-15
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1 John 3:10-15 You will see in this portion of Scripture that the Apostle John clearly says there are two types of people in this world. He uses the example of Cain and Abel. So as a little side road, we are going to explore 10 definite ways that you can know that you have been saved, or that you are not saved. You have to let your conscience be your guide. So here are the 10 topics please write them down (leave some space between topics) and take a note or two as you listen to the sermon. 1. A new outlook on life 2. An aversion to sin 3. An abundance of love 4. A hunger for the Word 5. an attachment to the body of Christ 6. A removal of shame 7. A discovery of new gifts 8. A new sense of intimacy 9. A sense of fellowship & how is your prayer life 10. A yearning to proclaim Christ to others. 49min
1 John 3d The Work of Love
Pastor Nelson
1 John 3:16-24
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1 John 3:16-24 Verse 18 is the key to what were going to be discussing today. You have all heard that love covers a multitude of sins, but hopefully the handout that I gave you on love will drive the importance of this concept even more deeply into your heart and mind. This is such a huge subject - and somehow I felt I had so much more to say .... but I believe that when the Holy Spirit totally changed my sermon and shortened it by about two hours ( LOL ) maybe this was better for you than what I thought I was going to present. As recipients of the Holy Spirit, we not only have a changed consciousness but hopefully God has also changed your heart. We cannot know how to love except by experiencing God's love. Remember, God is more compassionate and understanding toward us then we sometimes are toward ourselves. But we must remember that the outpouring of love benefits both the giver and the receiver. 33min
1 John 4a Discerning the Spirits & Love
Pastor Nelson
1John 4:1-11
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1 John 4:1-11 Well, today's sermon has been interesting in that most of what I prepared has not a whole lot to do with what was actually preached today. I marvel at the grace of God, and how HE can get His message across to the people regardless of the preacher. LOL Praise God! I pray today's lesson will bless you, and cause you to think more deeply about what His Word has to say to you personally. Spiritual discernment in these days is absolutely essential! There are so many false teachers out there. Jesus and the apostle John warned and taught us about false prophets, cults, and how we should love one another. Please if you are interested in receiving the three page handout on 1. Spiritual discernment 2. signs of a cult 3. Old Testament tests for false prophets 4. And information about God's love for you, and how we should love one another PLEASE contact me for this week's handout! 40min
1 John 5a So What Is a Christian - 4 Marks
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:1-5
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1 John 5:1-5 So what are the 4 birthmarks of a TRUE Christian? What is it you really believe about this Jesus? So much to learn from so few words, and can you explain the meaning of what your Christian walk is all about? Maybe this teaching from God's Word will help. Grab your pens & paper, listen closely, & take some notes. Because this is the 1st part of 2 weeks in explaining what & who God the Father Son & Holy Spirit are all about. 42min
1 John 5b The Many Witnesses
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:6-9
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1 John 5:6-9 In God's court of justice, the problem is not with the evidence or a lack of witnesses, the problem is the sinful unbelieving heart. In our lesson today we shall hear from 6 witnesses and witnesses within the witnesses. Using Scripture to confirm scripture & make it understandable we will see there is no reason to not accept Jesus as the Christ, the Messiah, the One sent to save us. This will help keep us strong in our faith & faithful to the end. Be sure to have pen & paper in hand as you listen. Many cross references are noted. 42min
1 John 5c Jesus Witnesses Our Assurance
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:10-13
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1 John 5:10-13 For many Christians & especially some new believers there may be some doubt as to what God has really done once someone accepts Jesus as Savior & Lord. Although we all go from baby steps to maturity, why can we trust in what Jesus has done for us? The 6 witness should be more than enough, but understanding what they mean will help. Faith is a gift from God but it is matured by believing what God's Word has said. We all need to learn to walk in the Words of Jesus & the Bible. God can not lie! Satan does constantly! Have you put your stake in the ground? 33min
1 John 5d What Can We Know for Sure (End of 1John)
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:13-21
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1 John 5:13-21 In Finishing up 1 John we end on the high note that Jesus is LIFE, anything else is a waste of time & energy. Do you believe God (the Creator of the universe) or the lies of the world (Satan's domain & your own idols?). John is saying to the believers in Jesus that there is a battle for men's minds going on & we need to decide "In whom do you believe?" Using a lot of quotes from other great Christian writers & many scriptures we are encouraged that our prayers are heard and our journey is secure in Jesus. Be encouraged that the love of God for you is beyond our grasp & HE knows our struggles but guess what - WE WIN! 43min
1 Peter 1a Five Reasons for Hope
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:1-5
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1 Peter 1:1-5 Today's lesson has to do with life's trials and persecution. It is a fact that life is very difficult at times, and many followers of Christ have been ridiculed for their faith. So, can the Word of God and Jesus help us get through these hard times. ABSOLUTELY. The epistles of first and second Peter give us insights of how we should live to overcome the troubles of this world. Today, we will discuss five (5) reasons why the believers in Jesus Christ can choose HOPE rather than a feeling of despair and hopelessness. The choice of how you face your trials is up to you! When adversity strikes how are you going to respond? I pray that the peace of God from the God of peace and these spoken words and Scriptures will give you what you need to be in overcomer. 49min
1 Peter 1b Draw Close and Rejoice
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:6-9
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1 Peter 1:6-9 Salvation is like a fiery furnace all believers must pass through is what I once wrote in my Bible. In our continued study about suffering and grief and trials; there are 3 reasons why we suffer grief here on earth. 1. So that one day we can rejoice greatly! 2. So we can prove the genuineness of our faith which is more precious than gold. 3. So our love for Jesus will be fully manifested with inexpressible joy and glory. I pray that during this message you will discover some things about your own faith in Jesus and come away with a better understanding of how to live in this fallen world. 49min
1 Peter 1c 4 Encouragement Reminders
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:10-25
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1 Peter 1:10-25 This letter of encouragement from Peter gives us encouragement and guidance through 4 different areas. 1. We must always look forward to God's plan for us 2. We must learn how to be whole (and holy) while at peace with God 3. we need to keep reflecting back on God's faithfulness 4. We must know and trust God and his written word. In this message you will hear various hints on how a Christ follower should live in order to have the victory. We talk about the battle for the mind and what God has to say about our transformation as we go through this life. Above all we must remember that our God is a loving God and is always with you in your times of need. 59min
1 Peter 2a Spiritual Fitness, Health, & Diet
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 2:1-3
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1 Peter 2:1-3 Today's lesson concerning spiritual fitness, health, and diet might be a little bit hard for some; but it is straight from the whole word of God. Having the lesson book of life before us, from an all Holy Godwho knows everything about us, gives us instruction on how we should live. There are certain things that God hates and even considers an abomination to Him. Should we not as Christ followers take heed to the items that we are to "put off" or "refrain from" in our lives? In this lesson there will be two (2) lists that I pray you will pay attention to. This is not a "tickle your ears" message, but it is one that will save you much heartache. I pray that the Holy Spirit will speak to you clearly through this Word from God. 50min
1 Peter 2b The Cornerstone and You
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 2:4-10
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1 Peter 2:4-10 I'm praying you will be greatly encouraged by this message. There are 5 key points that I will be hitting in the 7 verses. They are as follows: 1. You are a chosen people by God verses 4 and 5 2. You are IN Christ Jesus, a reminder of who you are verse 6 3. You are safe and secure because Jesus is precious to you verses 7 and 8 4. You are a special royal priesthood verse 9 5. You are the recipient of God's mercy verse 10. In this message Peter was addressing a beat down persecuted church, I am praying that this message will build you up in your faith for the things that are soon coming. Jesus is the cornerstone and our only hope. 51min
1 Peter 2c How to Live Under Persecution
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 2:11-25
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1 Peter 2:11-25 This message from the Word of God may not be the easiest one you've ever listened to, but, it is essential. God's grace is getting what we don't deserve .... And God's mercy is not getting what we do deserve! Let that sink in for a moment. The real question is how should we live in response to tribulation and persecution. To get through it all everyone needs a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. AND Christ followers have been called to represent Jesus to others. We are to obey the authorities over us; BUT as Peter put it "whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge". 55min
1 Peter 3 Current State of Affairs
Pastor Nelson
6 Diff Passages
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Today's lesson it is important in that we are in the last days and will be held accountable as individuals and a nation. This is not a make you feel warm and fuzzy sermon, but one which will make you reflect on the end times in which we are living. We need to go to Scripture to see what God expects AND learn how we should live in these ending days. The following scriptures will be used as a basis for this message: 2 Kings 6:14-18, Revelation 2:18-26, Matthew 6:19-34, James 3:5-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Philippians 4:4-9. And we must always keep in mind 2 Timothy 1:7 God does not give us the spirit of fear. 45min
1 Peter 3a Marriage what God Says
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:1-7
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1 Peter 3:1-7 Today's lesson is for mature adults only. Now that I've got the warning out, guys and gals we all need to know how to solve marital problems God's way. As Peter wrote to his people under the influence of the Holy Spirit there are 8 great lessons to be learned in these 7 verses. I pray you will listen closely and take notes as it may save your marriage. And for those who are not married yet you better learn these principles before you get married. Simple, honest, revealing of heart is the core of this message. 56min
1 Peter 3b You Are Called To A Blessing
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:7-12
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1 Peter 3:7-12 Today's lesson is going to cover several topics. If you believe something weird is happening in the United States today I pray you will appreciate the reading from Hosea chapter 4. Then as we go on to 1st Peter chapter 3 we are going to learn from God's word how important it is to be submissive to God's plan for living in this world. Starting with the relationship between husbands and wives and then progressing to how to get along in this world today. In a few verses some important concepts will be covered as to HOW we as Christ followers should conduct ourselves among the brethren and in the world. 58min
1 Peter 3c No Fear in Faith Just Blessings
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:13-17
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1 Peter 3:13-17 I'm sorry that we had no broadcast last week. You cannot imagine the battles that went on, but God was victorious. So in these 4 verses I pray that you will listen closely, and hear what the Holy Spirit has to say to YOU. I'm so sorry that you did not get to hear what I said about Isaiah 8:13-15 at the beginning before I was reminded that the recorder was not turned on. The point was, you should hear only God and fear HIM only for God only will keep you safe! The point was "the fear of the Lord conquers every other fear!" As we started recording were learning how to sanctify Christ as Lord, in our hearts. And only we can harm ourselves, if we fail to trust God totally! The message was that each crisis in our lives becomes an opportunity for growth, witnessing, and blessing. Because Jesus knows our every situation and need, in order to be victorious in life we need to make Jesus Christ LORD our livesand give him total control over everything that is going on in our lives. 52min
1 Peter 3d Jesus Has the Authority
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:18-22
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1 Peter 3:18-22 Welcome, this is the day that the Lord has made! Besides the verses in our main text, there are going to be a lot of other scriptures given to you. I love it when Scripture proves and backs up other scriptures. We must remember that God's Word is truly the truth and can be believed with the rational mind. This message stresses the importance of Jesus death burial and resurrection and his authority over everything that goes on in our lives and the world. This message should encourage you in the fact that Jesus is interceding for you and everything that happens. 49min
1 Peter 4a Living for Christ
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 4:1-6
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1 Peter 4:1-6 Christ followers are different from the rest of the world. Believers in Jesus need to know that suffering and they exposure to sin is important because it is all about the glory of God and his ultimate purposes. As we talk about Jesus judging the living and the dead and His ultimate plan for your life, we need to arm ourselves with the same intention, the same courageous attitude, and the mindset that Jesus Christ had toward suffering and sin. In this lesson we will talk about what is the will of God, and where is our heart. We will also look forward to the ultimate goal that God has planned for us as believers in Jesus Christ. 50min
1 Peter 4b Living Right
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 4:7-11
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1 Peter 4:7-11 In today's lesson we are going to talk about how to stay centered, balanced, and at peace. It all revolves around your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, staying in constant prayer, and not just reading but studying God's word. Peter wrote "but the end of all things is at hand"-those words still apply today. Therefore, it is up to you to learn how to apply each of the 6 items in this message in preparation for the coming times ahead. God guarantees that it will make your life better. 60min
1 Peter 4c Expect Suffering and Glory
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 4:12-19
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1 Peter 4:12-19 Persecution is not something that is alien to the Christian life. It is something we should expect and rejoice in. Have you ever stopped to think you are the temple of God? The world does not persecute "religious people", but it does persecute righteous people. Persecution is the purifying of your faithand the proof that your faith is genuine. Suffering and glory our twin truths. I hope you know that one day God's glory will be revealed in and through us. Peter named for privileges in verses 13 and 14 that encourage us to rejoice in the midst of fiery trials. So how do we do this? 53min
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