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Luke 18 Prayer Persistance & Victory
Pastor Nelson
Luke 18:1-17
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Luke 18:1-17 Happy New Year! Well, the Lord is given us another year to try and get it right. In this day and age above all things we need to be in the word of God and in communication with God. But most people don't understand prayer. Prayer does three things for us, it builds our faith, it multiplies our hope, and it magnifies the love of God toward us. If you don't know how to pray effectively and with confidence what does that tell you about your walk with God? Isn't Christianity supposed to be more of a relationship instead of a religion? Do you have the faith and the confidence of a little child? In my hand out today, there are all sorts of prayers and ways of praying; but the main point is God hears them all if you are his child. So pray always, pray constantly, and pray knowing that God hears your prayers. 43min
Luke 18-19 Three Related Personal Stories
Pastor Nelson
Luke 18:18 -19:10
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Luke 18:18 -19:10
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Luke 18:18-43 & 19:1-10 Three real life stories related to blindness, money, self righteousness, Truth, & the call of God on 3 individual lives. When we know something needs to change, will we hear what God has to say and change or not? Are we willing to actually do what Christ requires? What are the priorities of life and are we trying to serve 2 or more masters? We all need to understand that God's standard for Holiness & righteousness is the perfection found in Jesus. 51min
Luke 18a Prayer Faith Truth & the End
Pastor Nelson
Luke 18:1-17
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Luke 18:1-17 God answers prayer & is different than unjust Judge. Ex 18:21, Isa 55:6-9, Lk 17:1, 2Thess 2:5-15, 1Jn 2:16,2Tim 3:1-8, Matt 24, Jdgs 17:6. Propitiation. Self-righteousness vs humility. Will Jesus find any faithful who follow after & believe in truth when He returns? The Kingdom of God must be received like a child. 5 key points about prayer as Jesus taught it. 46min
Luke 19a The Test of Faithfulness
Pastor Nelson
Luke 19:11-27
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Luke 19:11-27 Jesus tells a very "close to home" story about 10 servants & 10 minas left with them, and some enemies. As Jesus draws even closer in His "journey to the cross" He tells a parable of the wise use of God's assets and the rewards of FAITHFULNESS. There are very important lessons for each of us in the use of the assets God has intrusted to each of us. Are you going to be a wise and future rewarded servant? 43min
Luke 19b Jesus Arrives As King
Pastor Nelson
Luke 19:28-40
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Luke 19:28-40 The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as King of the Jews was truly a celebration. And this story is told in the wonderful setting of the Flanagan property at the base of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. The weather & setting was perfect and pristine. And the feast to follow was heavenly - with perfectly cooked elk burgers. This festive occasion is told in Matt 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, & John 12:12-19 (read them all to get the composite picture). The point is that Jesus knew that the crowd's love for him would be short lived & he was facing crucifixion. I believe that the stones DID recognize His presence and celebrate Him as the Messiah. 33min
Luke 19c Compassion & Judgement
Pastor Nelson
Luke 19:41-47
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Luke 19:41-47 Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem & Jesus Cleans out the Temple. This is historical information BUT is there a close tie to America and us today? Going back to Jeremiah and what Israel experienced, we need to consider how God dealt with His chosen people. God's Words and Laws are never changing - what He says to us is consistent for all generations and nations. The message for repentance from our sin and wayward ways is consistent. May God's love and standards convict our hearts and may we turn back to God and His mercy as individuals and as a nation under the hand of a Holy God. 33min
Luke 1b Intro & Prophecy Fullfilled
Pastor Nelson
Luke 1:1-56
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Resurrection Sunday not recorded. Continuing on in the opening of our study of Luke we review briefly the background & go on to read about the circumstances prior to the births concerning John the Baptist & Jesus. Key lessons learned from Zacharias, Elizabeth, & Mary. 42min
Luke 1c John & Jesus Born
Pastor Nelson
Luke 1:57-2:14
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The birth of John the Baptist & his naming. Zacharias can speak again & praises God ... fear throughout the land. Zacharias' filling of the Holy Spirit and his prophecy is written. Then we see the birth of the Christ Child & look at the social & cultural aspects of it while trying to understand the phrase "peace, goodwill toward men." 47min
Luke 2 Fulfilling the Law
Pastor Nelson
Luke 2:14-35
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Going forward we look at who this child is & what His future is to be. Luke 19:10 Acts 2:29-39. Watch how Jesus from His birth kept & fulfilled all the law. Jesus is presented at the temple & Simeon recognizes Him as the Messiah. The prophecy & sadness concerning Jesus life. Matt 21:42-44 Psm 139:1-6 Acts 17:30-31. 46min
Luke 20a Jesus' Authority & The Vinyard
Pastor Nelson
Luke 20:1-19
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Luke 20:1-20 The "established church" questions Jesus authority and the good news He is preaching. It is a showdown between the human establishment and divine intervention. John 1:29-34. The temple authorities are confronted with the hard to swallow truth & the people are told about some wicked vine dressers who are trying to take over the Master's vineyard. But who will the Master give the vineyard to? 1 Peter 2:4-12. Isa 8:11-18. All will meet the "chief cornerstone" & will either voluntarily break or be crushed. 40min
Luke 20b Govt Taxes & Resurrection
Pastor Nelson
Luke 20:20-36
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Luke 20:20-36 First some history on America's earliest people & thoughts of a founder. A Covenant with God. John Winthorp 1630. Jesus showing the temple leadership their (government) wayward thinking & not getting caught in word games as they have gone so far astray from God's plan. What is government's role in leading the people? Rom 13:1-10. What does God require? Micah 6:8, Deut 10:12-!3,!6-17, Ecc 12:13-14 & Matt 22:36-40. Who were the Sadducces really? The present age & future age and Being counted worthy Rom 10:9-13,Acts 16:30-31, Jn 3:16-18. Next week a cont. of the resurrection theme. 50min
Luke 20c Jesus & God the Father & Widow's Gift
Pastor Nelson
Luke 20:41-21:4
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Luke 20:41-21:4 Continuing the discussion about the current warfare - Jesus calls out the "priesthood" in the temple using 1 of their favorite prophets. The question looms large "Who am I?". What is My relationship with God? We use Matt 16:13-20, Acts 2:29-39, Jhn 14:6-13, 1Jhn 2:22-23, 1Jhn 4:1-11. Then we go on to the subject of giving back to God. The Widow's heart was right and she gave all that she had because of her love and trust. What did Jesus say about this woman who will be recognized for eternity? 2Cor 9:6-11. 48min
Luke 21a Building the Temporal vs Eternal
Pastor Nelson
Luke 21:5-19
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Luke 21:5-19 Are you building a future out of temporal or eternal stones? This world has many things to amaze us, but Jesus is trying to get us to see what is really happening - even concerning the end times & what will happen before He returns. Ref to the Temple destruction and details of the final events of man's time on earth. Lk 19:41-44. What we need to be doing before Jesus returns 2Cor 3:12-18, 4:3-11 & 16-18, 2Cor 5:9-11, 1Cor 3:6-17.The signs in Mat 24:1-14 & Mark 13:1-13. 2Thess 1:3-2:15 & 2Pet 3:1-13. Lk 17:31-36 & 1Thess 4:15-5:11. 48min
Luke 21b Prophecies of Jesus
Pastor Nelson
Luke 21:20-38
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Luke 21:20-38 Last week no post because we today tied together last weeks special presentation of Mark Biltz (a messianic Jew) special explanation of the dvd "Blood Moons". If you haven't seen this go buy it! Please! It is a must see! It is a great presentation and update on what is happening in the world today. Today Jesus words thru Dr. Luke talking about the near AND far future destruction of Jerusalem and end time events tie to last weeks dvd. Also Jesus addresses the 2nd coming of The Christ. I talk about the fact that the Jews are God's people and He has not forsaken them but rather used them to graft us gentiles in. The importance of knowing the hour in which we live can't be over emphasized. Be blessed in understanding what God is doing. 53min
Luke 22a The Lord's Supper & Lessons
Pastor Nelson
Luke 22:1-30
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Luke 22:1-30 Take communion with us in this lesson as the plot thickens to kill Jesus & He is still teaching His disciples what His goals and purpose was and is. Even as the new covenant is announced the disciples are fighting on who should have the greater authority among them. The best strong-hearted leaders are those who model servant hearted humility. Jesus speaks of His coming Kingdom. 48min
Luke 22b Peter's Denial & Preparing for the Battle
Pastor Nelson
Luke 22:31-62
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Luke 22:31-62 Darkness is many times the domain of evil and trouble & bad intentions become bold. Jesus prays for OUR weaknesses before we fail & then welcomes us back as better for the experience. Satan is on a short leash. We are now engaged in a full on fight against evil and must be prepared & pray that we do not enter into temptation. Thank Jesus that He gives us Faith & He prays that we will keep our faith. Jesus in the garden asked if there was any other way possible whereby mankind could be saved. 3 sets of failures - the disciples, Judas, & Peter. The start of six (6) trials of Jesus. 47min
Luke 22c The 6 Trials of Jesus
Pastor Nelson
Luke 22:63 - 23:25
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Luke 22:63 - 23:25
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Luke 22:63 thru Luke 23:25. 2 weeks ago the Church had a group study on end times prophecy & had a Church Prayer time - thus no recording. And last week Pastor Nelson got to go on an Elk hunt (but returned home empty handed). SO NOW ... As we study what happened to Jesus before going to the cross we see Jesus has 6 separate trials (3 Jewish & 3 Roman) during which is declared innocent except for who HE IS. . It is interesting to note that 18 separate Jewish "mis-trial" events occur. If one studies this greatly detailed event in all 4 of the eye witness accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John) it is mind blowing. The sermon time went so quickly there was hardly any time to cross reference the many interesting details of the Old & New Testaments. 43min
Luke 23a Jesus To & On the Cross
Pastor Nelson
Luke 23:26-49
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Luke 23:26-49 (Don't forget today is Pearl Harbor Day! Will we be "surprised" again, and totally unprepared?) Luke's story of Jesus going to the cross & what happened there. Please remember 6 trials and declared innocent each time. But the mob had their way - and all of this was as God allowed because He loves you. Fulfilling prophecy Jesus willingly gives up His life for those who will repent & trust in Him. No good works needed, as proven by the thief on the cross next to Jesus. 50min including communion.
Luke 23b He is Risen
Pastor Nelson
Luke 23:50-Lk 24:12
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Luke 23:50-Lk 24:12
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Luke 23:50 - Lk 24:12. Finally back & over the bug. Sometimes God just makes us rest. Felt like I missed a lot but many good things happened over last 2 weeks. This week's study is about death not being the end but the beginning. When Jesus arose from the dead everything changed, including the way we measure time (BC vs AD). Isa 53 foretells 10 prophecies about the coming Christ (have your pen & paper ready). We must look at all the Gospels to get a full picture of Jesus victory over death, the grave, & sin. Next week we will continue the resurrection story of Jesus proving Himself to be "one" with the Father and the Spirit. 45min
Luke 24a Talk on Road to Emmaus
Pastor Nelson
Luke 24:13-27
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Luke 24:13-27 the story about 2 confused disciples who are sad & confused at Jesus death, burial, & now disappearance. Jesus is no where to be found but shows up to walk the 7 miles with these 2. Why? Insights into our human nature. This week's sermon is short because of "Body life discussion" on where each person's ministry is going & what we hope will happen in 2015. We also had communion. 27min
Luke 24b Eyes Open Joyful Endings
Pastor Nelson
Luke 24:28-53
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Luke 24:28-53 The Disciples' eyes are opened to the risen Jesus! Understanding of the sad events now bring forth joy and hope. When Jesus appears to His disciples fear & awe are almost overwhelming but Jesus brings PEACE HOPE & JOY. This last part of the Gospel of Luke is simply the introduction into the Book of Acts which is coming next week. Dr. Luke's volume 2 (The Acts of the Apostles) is a further in depth look at what happened after Jesus arose & walked among us for 40 days. The commission to carry on the Good News of forgiveness of sin & the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit has now been passed on to those who know the truth of God's promise. 40min
Luke 3:1-10 Lessons from the Past
Pastor Nelson
Luke 3:1-10
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The life & ministry of John the Baptist has some powerful lessons for us today. Knowing your call from God, not fearing to be different, not expecting everyone to listen, being specific in your message, & having the courage to live out your faith is vital today. God is speaking to us as individuals as well as to the nation. Will we hear and do what God has asked of us? 42min
Luke 3:23-4:13 Combating Sin
Pastor Nelson
Luke 4:1-13
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Luke 4:1-13 + 3:23-38 comment. After technical (demonic) problems, maybe we are still in the recording business. But still having problems with our MP3 recording device. PRAY please. The power of God & His Word to help us to know how the devil works is clear (the fight is unchanged). So sorry about last week but please study those scriptures for yourself & hear God's Spirit speak to you personally. Temptation always follows the same pattern. learn from Adam & Jesus! You can be strengthened & have victory! 39min
Luke 3:7-22 Holiness & Righteousness
Pastor Nelson
Luke 3:7-22
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NO AUDIO THIS WEEK!! Call it spiritual warfare or mechanical failure - it doesn't matter KING JESUS IS IN CONTROL! This week's message was a fantastic outpouring of the Holy Spirit! God's Word showed us how we are cloaked in the robes of Holiness & Righteousness because of repentance & turning from our old ways! The devil always hates that message. Anyway look up & study the following scriptures. 1 Peter 1:13-21, Mal 4:1-6, Mark 1:6-8 & 14-15, Jer 4:4, Rom 2:28-29, Luke 6:43-45, 1 John 2:15-17, Malachi 3:1-4, Acts 1:4-8 & 19:1-10, Rom 6:15-18, Isa 61:6-11 & 62:2-3, Phil 3:7-11, Eph 4:22-24, 2Tim 4:8, Rom 10:9-10, Matt 3:13-15, 2Cor 5:21, Acts 10:36-43. May the Holy Spirit Guide you & lead you into the understanding that you can be or already are cloaked in HIS righteousness & holiness because you have put off the old you & you now live to please God!
Luke 4 Your Call to Serve
Pastor Nelson
Lk 4:16-30 & Isa 47,48,61
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Lk 4:16-30 & Isa 47,48,61
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Well we still having tech difficulties BUT we got it anyway! Primary recorder is shot! Luke 4:16-30 Tells us about Jesus 1st official ministry assignment. It wasn't well received! There are many lessons here for us living today. Jesus linked the prophets & the law & we attempt to do the same by going to Isaiah 61 & Isa 47,48,& 49. The lessons are big - God never leaves His people in the dark! HE tells us what He is going to do then He does it. But for this the folks in Jesus day wanted to kill Him & that same hate still exists today. Just do your job spreading God's love anyway. 41min
Luke 4e Jesus' Way of Ministry
Pastor Nelson
Luke 4:31-44
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In Lk 4:31-44 Jesus teaches us how Christian Ministry is supposed to be done. Four basic steps can in your wal with the Christ can simplify life & yield fantastic results. This is Jesus' accepted ministry in Capernaum and a vital link to His call to His first 4 disciples. He is the God of surprises who is working all things together for His intended outcome. Teach the truth, confront evil, demonstrate love & compassion, & stop to renew and refresh. More suprises next week. 47min
Luke 5(a) Jesus goes Fishing
Pastor Nelson
Luke 5:1-11
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Jesus calls His 1st 4 disciples thru a fishing lesson. Lots of real world practical lessons are in these few verses (Luke 5:1-11). 2 Corth 12:8-10 says we can be strong (in Christ) when we are weak. Learning to yield to God & His ways are challenging but we must push out into the deep waters to find that which is worthwhile. Don't labor in vain, learn to follow the Master Fisherman. 38min
Luke 5(b) Faith & Healing the Leper
Pastor Nelson
Luke 5:12-16
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Luke 5:12-16 is the factual account of Jesus healing the leper. Many messages are in plain site if we just slowdown & think about the event & connect it to last week and to next weeks message. Yes I am willing said Jesus - and He totally turned this lepers world upside down. But why? Some just below the surface thoughts need to be explored. Also 1 Peter 2:18-25 ties together the old testament & asks the question about the leper - what did he understand about the Messiah? Why did he break the rules and ask for a healing? Was his disease because of sin or for the glory of God? Have you dared to ask Jesus to touch your sin & your life? 37min
Luke 5c Healing the Paralytic
Pastor Nelson
Luke 5:17-26
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Luke 5:17-26 is a great story of Jesus really sowing us His heart & that He really is God in the flesh - for who else can forgive a man of his sin other than God Himself? The faith factor is big but the proof is the the end result. Now that you have seen the miracle what will be your response? Ref to Psalm 139 in God knowing your thoughts is big here. What had the "church" of the day become? How should passage affect us today? 36min
Luke 5d Tax Collectors & Wineskins
Pastor Nelson
Luke 5:27-39
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Luke 5:27-39 gives us insight by seeing how the "real person" inside some folks reacts to Jesus message of forgiveness, acceptance, & love. Do we stick with our old religion or accept the new? Matt 23 tells us what Jesus was saying to the religious leaders of His day. Other insights can be drawn from Heb 8:13, 2 Cor 5:17, Eph 2:8-10, Hosea 3:4, & 1 Pet2:4-10. Jesus came to help those who want help. Are you one of those? Or are you like the Pharisees. 48min