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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
Jonah by Missionary CB Johnson
CB Johnson
The Book of Jonah
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CB Johnson from Sheridan WY, has now been a Missionary to India for 16 years. He & his wife Mimi, his sister-inlaw, and his 2 children, ministered to us, & CB gave us a sample of the style & kind of preaching he does at home in India (of course adapting the message to the audience). Be blessed by this dear Brother's teaching of God's Word & some insights you may not have thought about before. In this wonderful 4 chapter long book of God's love, power, grace, control, and forgiveness there are some surprises. If you wish to help support CB's great ministry reaching 1000's please send your check to Calvary Chapel Sheridan & and you too can be a part of his ministry in educating over 250 kids, plus their parents, and others too. Be Blessed by this man of God and apply these lessons to your own life. 1.2hrs
Jude 1-7 The Age We Live In
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Jude 1-8 Oh Boy what a day! My beloved, you need to understand NOTHING stands between the TRUTH that God is teaching in His Word, and what stands between our lessons for today and what is is going on in this world today. It may seem that the evils of this world are in control, but God's timing and control is always supreme! I wanted to cover this whole Epistle of Jude today in one shot, but it was not in God's plan. Praise God that at 7am this morning my mother went home to Jesus! It is good to know that her days of suffering are now ended and that she is at last at home in the presents of Jesus. A new body, an new mind, a new eternity! But here we are are on earth with fleshly desires, false hopes, & false teachings & those who would teach another Gospel. Today's teaching is hard - but from God Himself, I pray you will hear and consider! 42min
Jude 8-24 Apostate Preachers & Followers
Pastor Nelson
Jude ver 7-24
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Jude ver 7-24 This week we are concentrating on several major things. First of all, this is the start of a new year, did you read your Bible through last year? I have handed out our annual read through the Bible in a year data sheet. But for those of you that don't like to read so much I have also put together a read the New Testament in a year sheet. I pray you will establish a plan and "do it this year". You also received list of 18 identifiers of what an "apostate" is & does. For this next year it is especially important for you to be able to recognize these people so you don't get involved in false teaching of God's Word. As we finish up this book of Jude we need to remember God's word is always true and that there is judgment coming for the false teachers and prophets. But what a beautiful benediction at the end. 44min
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Jude Christmas GOT-YA on the title didn't I? It is on the title so you can find this December 22, 2019 message! LOL This Christmas message is about at least "six truths" you've probably never thought about in connection with this holiday season. Hopefully I will be going a little bit deeper than usual, so you'll have something to really ponder ( and be thankful for ) this Christmas. I believe many Christians miss the real message of Christmas. So hopefully my 6+ points today will stir your thinking for days to come. At the very least, from now on I pray that you will think of Christmas as "the day God invaded Earth!" Listen on, and let me know what you think. 36min
Luke 1 Intro - Palm Sunday
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Palm Sunday 2013 & its the intro to the Gospel of Luke by starting in Dan 9:24-26. God promised the Messiah would come & the exact date was given. Mat 21 gives us some background as to what happened & the prophecies were fulfilled. Discovering who Dr. Luke was is not only interesting it is vital in your ability to use this Gospel in your own growth & discover of just who Jesus is. This study will give you confidence in your Christian faith & walk. 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
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
Luke 14b Lessons in Humility
Pastor Nelson
Luke 14:1-24
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Luke 14:1-24 Now we know why God wanted the end of the Chapter taught before the 1st part. What a blessed day in the body of Christ today! Why was Jesus meeting again with those who hated His message of hope & love? What lessons from these parables! God's ways are so different from ours. Prv 25:6-7, Lk 18:4, Phil 2:3-11, 1John 2:18-23. As a believer in Jesus how do you interact with those who don't believe the same things you do? And what about learning of, and knowing "the truths of God", and being able to stand IN truth? 46min
Luke 15 Lost Sheep Coins & Sons
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In Luke 15 Jesus presents to us how He & The Holy Spirit & God all seek those who are lost or off tract. The bringing home of the lost (sinners, or saints that are astray) brings much joy into the kingdom of God. These 3 parables (only presented here in Luke) teach us much about how God works in one big lesson comprised of three parts. We must think deeper than just the words and see the parallels between the tax collectors, the pharisees, and ourselves. Point is Jesus doesn't give up & He will bring home all His people and there will be much rejoicing in heaven! 52min
Luke 16a Jesus Thoughts on Investing
Pastor Nelson
Luke 16:1-17
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Luke 16:1-17 Jesus teaches about how we use our money in comparison to an unworthy steward. A much misunderstood part of Scripture made clear by reference to other scriptures & understanding the background & why we can't serve 2 masters. Are you investing for the greatest return? Jn 15:18-23, Rom 12:1-2, 1John 2:15-17, 1Cor 4:2 & 3:10-15, 2Cor 5:9-11, 1Tim 6:6-10, Phil 3:10-11. Your money & possessions are a test of your spiritual faithfulness to God. What does it really mean to be shrewd like the sons of this world? 48min
Luke 16b Jesus on the Rich Man & the Begger
Pastor Nelson
Luke 16:19-31
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Luke 16:19-31 Jesus had just got done addressing all our "stuff" (riches) & now He addresses the more important issue of what is going to happen to "me" when my life is ended. Interesting how the contrast is made between the have & the have nots. Several theological issues come out quite plainly in this short lesson. Listen and consider where your faith is placed and what will you say when you stand before the Almighty God 33min
Luke 17a Jesus Teaching His Disciples
Pastor Nelson
Luke 17:1-19
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Luke 17:1-19 Jesus is now teaching His Disciples A)Protect your relationships v1-4 B)Grow into a mature faith v5-6 C)Serve God without undo expectations v7-10 D)Cultivate a grateful attitude v11-19. Be on guard to protect new & potential believers. It's not about increasing your faith it's about having faith. We serve the Master, it's not about God serving us! Having an attitude of gratitude. It's the little things that get us in trouble. 39min
Luke 17b Jesus & the Coming Kingdom
Pastor Nelson
Luke 17:20-37
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Luke 17:20-37 Jesus is asked about the coming Kingdom of God: Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God in Luke 4:21,9:27,10:9,11:20,6:20,11:3,13:28,13:18-21. 1st of all you can't not accept the King & expect to be part of His Kingdom. 2nd It is coming! Suddenly in God's timing! 3rdly The doomed people will live as though nothing is going to happen up until the cataclysmic event occurs. 4thly those taken away are taken by God to safety, those left will be judged & destroyed.1Thess 4:16-17 the "rapture". Prepare for your future.