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Luke 6a The Sabbath Showdown
Pastor Nelson
Luke 6:1-11
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This is it - a show down between King Jesus & the pharisees! Is the Jewish Law as presented by the religious leaders really what God intended for the people or was there a serious problem? Deut 23:2-25, 1Sam 21:1-4, Lev 24:5-9, Mark 2:27-28, Ex 20:8-11, Psm 37, Psm 139:2, Matt 15:1-3 15:6-20, Mark 3:8. Fighting legalism & picking your battles - 1)analyze the issue 2)check your motives 3)pray for wisdom & have submissive loving spirit keeping courage & faith to do righteousness. 45min
Luke 6b Four Blessings for Christians
Pastor Nelson
Luke 6:20-23
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Lk 6:20-23 The 4 Blessings Jesus promises us as His followers. This section of the "Beatitudes" could be misunderstood if we don't look at the context of other scriptures. Verses 20-26 relate to your Christian character & ver 27-49 deal with a believer's conduct. Ref to John 4:7-26, Isa 57:15-21 & Isa 66:1-2 18, & 22-24. 2 Cor 3:5, Mat 6:31-34, Psm 126:5-6, Mat 5:11-12, Jam 1:3-4, 1Pet 4:12-16 & Heb 11:35b-40 are also helpful. Transcendent happiness should be & can be yours. 46min
Luke 6c Beatitudes & Perfect Love
Pastor Nelson
Luke 6:24-43
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Luke 6:24-42 finishing the Beatitudes Jesus goes directly into the 6 elements of what perfect love looks like. As said in John 7:46 "no one has ever spoken like this". Jesus has shown what is in our hearts & now is saying this is how you should live. We see the word Christian used & Jesus tells us about love, doing good, lending, & judging our selves & others. Jam 1:2-4,1Pet 4:12-16, Jn 15:9-16:4, Mat:5-11-16, Mark 8:34-38, Mat 7:1-6, Lev 19:15, Jn:7:24, 1Thess 5:21, 1Cor 6:2,3,5 & 28, 31-38, Jam 2:12-13. 49min
Luke 6d Fruit Judging
Pastor Nelson
Luke 6:43-49
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Luke 6:43-49 is Jesus explaining how each of us will be judged by the fruit brought forth in our life; & how that fruit is a product of what we "really" believe & is the reality of where we are in relationship to God. True disciples not only hear what Jesus says learn to actually do what He says to do. Discussion on righteousness. Matthew 7:15-20, 12:33-37, 15:11-20, 7:21-29, 21:42-44. 1Cor 3:9-16. Phil 3:7-11. 48min
Luke 6e Faith Salvation Plan
Pastor Nelson
Various Scriptures
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Various Scriptures
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Leaving Luke for the time being - we look at the Plan of Salvation using the word FAITH. F=forgiveness Eph 1:7, A=available John 3:16 & Matt 7:21, I=impossible James 2:13 & Rom 3:23, T=turn Lk 13:3 & Rom 10:9, H=heaven Jn 10:10 & Jn 14:3. This simple but direct message of how to come into relationship with God thru Christ needs to be contemplated and done by every individual because a personal relationship with God means going to heaven unlike "religion" which sends people into a place of torment & suffering. 34min
Luke 7a Amazing Faith & Unexpected Grace
Pastor Nelson
Luke 7:1-17
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In Luke 7:1-17 we see the amazing faith of a "gentile" who serves as a model for the Jews. We see that the grace of God is for everyone and that a heart knowledge of who Jesus is surpasses ethnic barriers. We also see instead of man reaching out to God that Jesus reaches out to us in the middle of our pain & loss. 29min
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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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 to Romans Faith Beats Troubles
Pastor Nelson
Romans 5:1-5
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Faith enough to beat sin & troubles? Our journey in Luke 4 took us to Jesus being tested & we are promised we will be tested too. In looking at the fall of Adam & where we could be tripped-up is actually healthy. This has lead us to Romans Chapter 5. Understanding what our weaknesses are, where our strength resides, & where our faith really is can help us greatly. The difference between 2 Bible translations. See the big picture 1st (read Chptr 5 from NLT version) then study Rom 5:1-5 in the NKJV. 43min
Mark 10a Obey God OT & NT Say Same Thing
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Several OT & NT texts. God the Father & Jesus the Son, have been saying the same thing throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Hear Me & obey Me & and it will go well for you. God has always kept his promises. Israel has a promised land and his people were returned to it. God is over individuals, countries, and the world. We can stay within the will of God and experience His love and peace when we learn and honor His Word. Ja 1:21, Jer 26:12-13 & 38:20, Deut 6:12 & 7:12, Deut 28:1, Neh 1:5 & 8-9, 1John 2:1-6. 44min
Mark 10b Marriage & Divorce
Pastor Nelson
Mark 10:1-12
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Mark 10:1-12 Marriage and divorce is a difficult topic to preach on (because some may be offended on what is about to be said). So we need to stick with what the Bible says in both the Old Testament and the New Testament to get a proper perspective. Two thoughts-marriage is not about making you happy, & marriage was meant to be a picture ( a flag, or symbol) about God's love and commitment to you. There may be some hard things in this sermon to accept in our politically correct society, but God's truths are forever right and proper. Please open your mind to what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us today, just like He did to God's chosen people in Old Testament times. 49 min
Mark 10c Child Like Faith
Pastor Nelson
Mark 10:13-31
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Mark 10:13-31 These scriptures flow together so easily. God's lessons are so simple if we are able to hear what He is saying. Childlike faith is essential to inherit eternal life. Adult self-sufficiency must cease when we are talking about the Kingdom of God. Who would dare to hinder a child coming to know God? We can intellectually understand God's commandments and yet miss the heart of the issue! All the things that adults usually strive for are useless in obtaining eternal life. An inheritance is given and not earned, it can only be accepted as a gift. This was & is a key lesson for the disciples as well as you, all the principles still apply. Will you hear the Holy Spirit today? 46min PS A shocker "Why does God allow the wicked to prosper?"
Mark 10d Servanthood & Blind Eyes
Pastor Nelson
Mark 10:35-52
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Mark 10:35-52 In today's lesson, we learn about servant leadership and blind eyes seeing from the heart. James and John were part of the inner circle of Jesus yet they sought powerful positions because of self-centeredness. Have you considered what it costs to follow Christ? Verse 45 is a key verse in Mark & marks a turning point. Bartimaeus saw the Messiah with blind eyes and a pure heart. His cries made Jesus standstill. The Old Testament and the New Testament both tell the same story about where we should be coming from and headed toward. Thankfulness is a huge part of being a Christian. 48min
Mark 11 c2 Understanding The Fig Tree
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Mark 11:14 In a way I'm sorry that I am not more conventional. But God has laid on my heart to teach hard truths that are NOT the usual "milk" given to everyday folks in Christianity. I feel like a voice crying in the wilderness. There are so many things going on right now that as followers of Christ you need to be aware of. My job as a pastor is not to lessen the pain that you must go through in this life, but to teach you how to endure and overcome through the promises of God. today's quick Scripture lesson was different than I thought it would be, we primarily focus on John 15:1-15. Please hear the spirit of God. 19min
Mark 11 Christmas Assurance of Fact
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Christmas is a great time to be totally assured in "the facts" that Jesus really did come to prove God's love and faithfulness. If you want the handouts that accompanied this sermon please just contact me. Although Jesus was born as a baby, He indeed was the promised Messiah. But many have a hard time accepting this reality. I am praying this message today will give you an insight as to the proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He is, God in the flesh. It has been said "Anyone who rejects Christ as the son of God is rejecting a fact, proven perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in the world." It is a mathematical impossibility to discount even eight of the prophecies concerning Jesus birth and heritage. So where does one stand who refuses to accept the undeniable truth? 40min
Mark 11b Preview of Next week
Pastor Nelson
Mark 11:15-26
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Mark 11:15-26 Well we have had a great history lesson. Thank you Pastor Hayden Porter. Thinking about what Pastor Porter has shared & the lesson for today, I know prayer and faith in God was a huge part of what was going on back in 1776. We all must know that our faith in God is essential along with understanding his precepts. Next week we will talk more about the will of God, our responsibility to be productive, and what it takes to have our prayers answered. So today I'm going to give you just a slight preview of what we are going to cover next week. 15min
Mark 11ba Washington's Fight 12-25-1776
Pastor Porter
Am. History
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Pastor Hayden Porter presents few short biblical facts. And then a short history of what happened during Christmas 1776 and the fight for freedom for our nation. Gen. George Washington (one of our greatest ever generals) because of his faith in God and dedication to the purpose of "freedom for all" fought a fight that we should never forget. I'm sure many prayers were said by all in those days. God's ultimate will ultimately prevailed (after many miracles) to create a new nation under God, and our understanding HIS precepts that helped form the very fabric of this nation. 22min
Mark 11c1 currrent events
Pastor Nelson
Current Events
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I know this is slightly different, but this week we will have two parts to the teaching. There are so many things going on with prophecies being fulfilled, that you need to be aware of what Scripture says about the times in which we are living. Please pray that I will be counted as a "watchmen on the wall" and bring to you the information that makes you understand what God is doing in these days. It is so exciting, to know that God's word is being totally and completely fulfilled just as he has penned through his prophets of old. 26min
Mark 12a Jesus Authority Questioned
Pastor Nelson
Mark 11:27 - 12:12
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Mark 11:27 - 12:12
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Mark 11:27 - 12:12 On this the last day of 2017, the windchill is 17 below zero. Brrrrr. Have you ever questioned the authority of Jesus? The religious leaders of Jesus time did, and it's a fascinating story. It proves once again that God's eternal plans have not changed, will not change, and HE tells us in advance what His plans are. BUT, we need the Spirit of God in us & His precious Word to understand and know what He is doing. Please know that Jesus holds you tightly in His hands & with Him we can do everything He wants us to do. May you all have a very blessed new year in Christ Jesus our Lord. 38min
Mark 12b Jesus Challenged 3 Times
Pastor Nelson
Mark 12:13-34
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Mark 12:13-34 What a beautiful study of Jesus being challenged 3 times by the leaders of the temple and the Jewish religious philosophies of His day. So plainly these leaders just did not get the Old Testament Scriptures or the Power of God. The Mosaic law & the temple had become something completely unacceptable to God. I hope you will get a new appreciation of how the New Testament complements the Old & and how God's call for a relationship with sinful man has never changed. One major point, the 10 Commandments are not "ten" but actually "one". It's all about our relationship with God and our fellow man. 48min
Mark 12c The Lord said to my Lord
Pastor Nelson
Mark 12:35-40
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Mark 12:35-40 In today's teaching, we need to go back for just a bit to understand how Jesus set up the scribes and Pharisees in the temple to be admonished. Remembering that the Bible is one book not 2, we need to take a look at Psalms 110 & some historical background. We also need to remember to be careful who we are listening to for our spiritual input, as these temple guys weren't doing so hot. I had really planned on going much further today, but at 6 AM the Lord slowed me down a lot and said I needed to explain these things first before we got to the widow's mite & the Mount of Olives teaching. God is so good! I pray you are blessed by today's teaching. 39min