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1 Peter 5a Elders in the Church
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 5:1-5
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1 Peter 5:1-5 1st of all I want thank God for putting the words of this message in the mouth of this donkey (look up the Bible story of the donkey that spoke). Because of the large funeral yesterday I did not have time to prepare a message as usual. As I was crying out to God for help in how to approach these 1st verses of 1 Peter 5 it came to me that all the mature Christians within the body of Christ are elders. And we all have the responsibility to further the kingdom of God. At the funeral I met all types of people, each in their various walks with the Lord and some not knowing Christ at all. This message is mostly for believers in Jesus Christ, they need to be encouraged and know what they should do and not do. 56min
1 Peter 5b God Cares for You
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 5:6-14
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1 Peter 5:6-14 okay folks, another teaching from the Word of God for you in these troubling times. 1st we will address humility. Then we will concentrate on "cast all your cares upon Jesus, for he cares for you". To quote one famous person, worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength. As we talk about our mortal enemy, Satan, he is a roaring lion who is out to utterly destroy you. We need to wake up and STAND FAST in Christ our Lord, our Protector, our Strength, in this spiritual battle that rages on today in everyone's life. Do you know how to resist Satan and his lies? We need to understand that God's care and grace promises to RESTORE, STENGHTEN, ESTABLISH, and SUPPORT YOU. 53min
1 Peter4 EASTER Matt28 Resurrection the End of Death
Pastor Nelson
Matt 27:62 - Matt 28:20
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Matt 27:62 - Matt 28:20
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Matt 27:62 - Matt 28:20 EASTER SUNDAY MESSAGE Do you want to know the really short version of the Easter story? Turn to 1 Corinthians 15:3-14. That is the good news of how Christianity started by Christ's resurrection from the grave. As we go into recorded history today you will hear how man can't stop the work of God and his plan for mankind. We must learn to surrender in trust what Jesus has done for us and remember that in a moment everything can change. Over and over again the Word of God tells us do NOT be afraid! Death is not the end, it is the beginning for those who have put their faith in what Jesus Christ did on the cross. With so many witnesses to Jesus resurrection we need to remember that he is with us always, even to the end of the age. 48min
1c These Present Heresies
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We have a disastrous loss of basic Biblical knowledge in this country. Christian discernment will continue to fail, and cannot survive without good basic Biblical doctrine. The overwhelming acceptance of "The Shack" book and movie proves my point. today we will cover four basic doctrines about God. His immutability, His omnipotence, His omnipresence, and His omniscience - while touching on the concept of the Trinity. Be ready to take some notes, many scriptures will be covered and many more are available if you will contact me for the handouts that are available for your help. 41min
1d What on Earth is Happening
Pastor Nelson
Many & Current Events
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Many & Current Events
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We live in a world under the influence of Satan & many so-called Christians that don't know what to do, or how to combat this evil. It all starts with a "Biblical Worldview or a Christian Worldview". But how many us understand what that means and entails? And how many of "us" are there to come against "them"? Today we will look at the facts of why the "Church" has been so ineffective. If you are listening to this please call to be sent the 5 pages of notes that this sermon has been taken from. And be ready to take notes as you listen! 49min
1John 1 In the Dark You Need Forgiveness
Pastor Nelson
1John 1:5-2:2
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1John 1:5-2:2 During this session, we will continue our discussion on how God is the perfect truth and light. It is also important that we discuss "fellowship with God". Have you ever felt that you have been in a dark place? There are some answers for you in today's lesson. Maybe you haven't heard of the "Christian bar of soap", or maybe you have, but either way 1John 1:9 is an extremely important verse. Another topic that is so important: have you ever thought about guilt being a gift from God? Well it is. As a Christian we enjoy so many privileges and explanations that come directly from The Word of God and what Jesus of Nazareth has taught. 34min
1John 1a God in the Flesh
Pastor Nelson
1John 1:1-5
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1John 1:1-5 We just finished the Gospel of John so maybe it's appropriate to hit the letters (Epistles) of John. But you need to keep in mind these were written before John's Revelation on Patmos. Around 35 or 40 years after the resurrection of Christ the church was already being led astray by false teachers. Some were teaching totally contrary to what the Apostles knew to be true about the Christ. So the Apostle John in this letter is going to try and straighten out some of that bad teaching. Thus, I am introducing the subject of the Trinity and have given you a four page handout to help clarify what the Trinity is all about. My prayer is that after you hear this sermon and read the handout, you will have no questions about the nature and character of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. We also will address the fact that Jesus brought light into this world. 41min
1John 1a Jesus Heard Seen Touched
Pastor Nelson
1John 1:1-4
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1John 1:1-4 God called for a sudden change in direction. I was thinking Romans - but no it's the Epistle of First John. Last minute changes always scare me. How about you? Are you able to follow God what ever the direction? There are lessons here WE ALL need to hear regardless of your spiritual maturity. Please hear God's message to you! It's not about me, it's about you walking in fellowship with God and the Saints around you. He is trying to tell you who He is and why He came. Please listen with spiritual ears, Jesus LOVES YOU so much. 45min
1John 1b Jesus the Pure Light of God
Pastor Nelson
1John 1:5-7
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1John 1:5-7 This is the day of our annual Church Picnic so the sermon is a little shorter. What fun, what food, & the best of all great FELLOWSHIP! We got to just sit and talk about so many things - but most importantly Jesus was the featured subject. In this small letter John emphasized fellowship of the saints with God, but how can we fellowship with a Pure & Holy God? For He is Truth & Light & we have shadows of darkness hidden deep within us. Listen and contemplate the wisdom contained in these few verses. 27min
1John 1c God's Truth About Sin
Pastor Nelson
1 John 1:7-10
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1 John 1:7-10 The topic of sin is rarely a preached subject anymore. It makes folks uncomfortable. But the truth is, unless Christians understand what God has to say about this topic, we can't really understand what God has done for us and help ourselves & others. Be ready to pause the sermon & take some notes as the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart. 41min
1John 2a God's Act of Reconciliation
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:1-6
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Thank you for allowing my wife & I to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary last Sunday. 1 John 2:1-6 Today we study some big words with amazing meanings. Like reconciliation, redeemed, advocate, propitiation, and the righteousness of God. These terms of God's love and forgiveness should be not only sobering but breath taking proof of God's love and plan for all mankind. A number of scriptures will be used but let's start in 2 Cor 5:17-21. May God bless the teaching of His Word. 42min
1John 2a Obedience Love Sin Victory
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:1-17
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1 John 2:1-17 I pray today that you will be challenged, contemplative, and confident in your faith. God's word has much to say about sin and victory. Today I asked the questions 1. Are you doing what Jesus says to do? 2. Are you living as Jesus wants you to live? Today's handout covers the questions; why obedience matters, loving one another, God versus an evil world, and worldliness. Yes it is four pages long, but it covers many scriptures and thoughts that you need to know. If you're listening to this sermon you need to contact me and get a copy of the handout (it's free, just send me your email address!). One of the biggest points at the end of the sermon, I will cover the three root causes of all the sin in your life (this knowledge is huge). And yet there is victory in Jesus for you! Are you aware of the pitfalls that Satan has put before you? Scripture gives us the answers! Listen and be challenged, think about it, and know that Christ in you is more than enough. 45min
1John 2b The Antichrists in our Lives
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:18-29
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1 John 2:18-29 Well, today's sermon didn't go anything like I had planned. I want to give thanks to God and the power of the Holy Spirit upfront! Thank you Jesus. In my preparation for talking about the "antichrists in your life" I had a lot of Scriptures and cross references but our gracious Lord basically said "just share about my love for my people". HE is our Creator King! I'm so thankful that God can direct "your paths" just like HE did mine this morning in the message! The attendance was small, but the Holy Spirit moved mightily in our body this morning. I guess the whole point of this morning is that "if you are saved and know our Lord personally, HE loves you and can, and will, guide you throughout your life". People, please stay in the Word of God and ALLOW HIM TO DIRECT YOUR PATHS! 46min
1John 2b Understanding God's Love & Peace
Pastor Nelson
1John 2:1-8
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1John 2:1-8 Understanding the nature of God's Love is an in depth study. In order to understand our current scripture verses we need some OT & other NT background. God's Word is very clear about what is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING in our lives. And it is not an easy task! How on earth are we to love like God loves? And why should we!?! The concept of what it takes to pierce the human heart (shell) is not only difficult, but impossible without a deeper understanding of what it means to KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS. From the beginning of time mankind has been lacking in the ONE THING that is needed to accomplish God's plan. 39min
1John 2c The Test of Knowing Him - FATO
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:3-11
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1 John 2:3-11 Well Lord, You won't let me leave these passages, so I guess there is more to say about Your love & what You want Your people to know. Obedience to Your Word & being a "FATO" are so important! May Your people hear Your Spirit and be F=faithful A=available T=teachable O=obedient. Facing a close call with death causes one to reconsider what is really important. If anyone wishes to know some more about the head on collision of a Wyoming Trooper & a drunk driver please call me at 307-751-2250 & request that I call you to discus this life changing event. 37min
1John 2e The Love God Hates
Pastor Nelson
1 John 2:12-17
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1 John 2:12-17 (I thank Jesus for this message may it be received by His people). Loving Christ instead of this World & this life is the topic. Assuming you are a "FATO" this message will help your understanding of what God wants of us. This message is for us to understand the root cause of all sin. Many don't know there are some things that our loving & merciful God hates! What is worldliness? We must understand our own nature in order to defeat the evil that we face daily. By Understanding what scripture says about the natural man & satan, we have a powerful key in our self appraisal & our following what God wants for us. Remember who you are in Christ & cannot lose. Remember what the world offers but cannot give. This is a check of your "appetites", your "affections", & your "ambitions". Remember you are at war with the ruler of this world! 54min
1John 3c Assurance in God's Promises
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1John 3:18-24 Faith Love & Actions all go together. But what is happening when you are doubting your own faith? Are there some hints that would be helpful? YES!" 1st of all we need the truth of the "whole Bible" not just a few verses taken out of context. If you are a "FATO" you shouldn't have a problem, but we need to understand that this maturing in God takes time & practice. Just remember Faith & Love & Practice can and will produce assurance! 46min
1John 4a Watch Listen Test
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:1-3
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1 John 4:1-3 Well we are back, sorry for skipping last week but remember God 1st, Family 2nd, and your job or duties to others 3rd. Joy is very slowly recovering from her severe concussion. Thanks for your prayers! Thought I could get through 6 verses but only did 3 because of the importance of God's teaching in this area of "Jesus is God in the Flesh". Do you believe it? So much here - PLEASE get a pen & paper - you need to write down & study these verses! Question is "What do you believe about who Jesus IS?" This is the basis of what real Christianity is based on & there is so much watered down & just plain false teachings out there. Please listen, evaluate, learn, & apply. There is HOPE for the human race. 43min
1John 4b You Have Overcome the World
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:4-6
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1 John 4:4-6 Your belief in Jesus & who He is, determines what your belief in Christmas is all about. Are you believing in the "real" Jesus? Do you understand that through His strength & wisdom you can overcome any roadblocks this life might throw at you. A quick review then two exciting verses. Praying that every one has a very Merry Christmas Season, & that you will remember what Christmas is really all about. 34min
1John 4c Right Thinking for 2017
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:7-11
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Sorry about the last 2 weeks but between the weather & medical problems it just wasn't meant to be. 1 John 4:7-11 sets the background for what must be remembered in this new year of 2017. I will cover many scriptures, so if you need a copy of my outline just let me know. I pray this "New Year" message is encouraging & informative. Remember it is time to pull out the old filter & put in a new one! 41min
1John 4d God's Love & Spirit
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:12-16
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1 John 4:12-16 Can anyone ever understand God's Love for the human race? And getting personal - God's Love for me? When we "know" God it is supposed to be personal, intimate, & experiential knowledge not just information & facts. By understanding what the Holy Spirit has done, is doing, & will do, we start to comprehend this amazing love and spread it to others. 4 proofs of His love. Some scripture ref: Ex 33:20, Jn 6:46, Gal 5:22, 1Jn:20, 2Cor 1:21, Jn 1:12-14 & 14:15-18, Jer 31:3, Jn 5:22-34, Rom 8:1, Heb 4:14-16. 41min
1John 4e God's Love & Judgement
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:17-21
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1 John 4:17-21 How can you have confidence before the throne of God on Judgement Day? By knowing & having confidence in the love of God. As believers in Jesus we all should have bold assurance in His promises & truths shown to us in His word. Rom 8:1, 15, 38. John 5:22-24. 1Cor 15:50-58. Rom 3:22-26. Heb 4:14-16. Eph 1:4. Matt 22:36-40. So many lessons here & so little time. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem & the 70 nations coming against Israel today, & pray for our divided nation & the up coming Jan 20th inauguration. 2017 is going to be a very trying year - keep focused on God and His Word. 28min
1John 5a Confidence Cerainty Comfort
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:1-21
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1 John 5:1-21 Well, we are about to wrap up the letter of First John. What a wonderful study. The theme all along has been do you really understand what a Christian is and do you have confidence in your faith. The handout for this week covers the following topics: love equals obedience, the battle, calling God a liar, in Jesus alone, the narrow and only way, that you may know, prayers that get results, the death penalty, safe from harm, enemy territory, and the final warning. Please use the handout which is different than the sermon but covers many of the same areas in your personal study to understand the conclusion of First John. Three big areas: recognizing that many people are calling God a liar, this letter is written so that you can KNOW for certain where you stand, and watch out for the "idols" that sneak in to your life. Next week we will start into the Second Letter of John. 48min
1John3b Spiritual Children What's the Differance
Pastor Nelson
1John 3:10-17
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1John 3:10-17 What separates the children of God vs the children of the Devil? Practicing righteousness & love vs hate & destruction. God loves to bring light & life, satan brings darkness & death. Eph 5-1-7. Our Nation has been given "another" chance to live right & do right, will we? Pray for our new national leadership & it's time for each of us to step-up & serve the only One who can save our nation. 40min
2 John 1a Truth Love & False Teachers
Pastor Nelson
2 John v1-13
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2 John v1-13 WOW I can't believe it! I got through a whole book of the Bible in one sermon! Seriously, in these few short versus there are lots of lessons to be learned. You will note as you listen that we refer back to the Gospel of John a lot. That is because the Apostle John is reminding his people what he had taught them in the past. We need to understand that the good news of the gospel has not changed, the truth of God will last forever. You need to understand that even back then false teachers were perverting the truths of God's Word. Things in this world have not changed much, but we need to learn from this small letter to the believers who lived back then. 45min
2 John 1b Truth Love & False Teachings
Pastor Nelson
2 John 7-13
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2 John 7-13 The search for Truth is so important, but will we recognize it, will we believe it, will we totally trust it? John was writing to believers to be aware of false teachers, and to firm up in their own minds - just who is Jesus to you. Such a short letter but so deep in its content. We all need to continue to meditate on this writing. The 5 points of what it means to be a Christ Follower and live by these truths needs to be examined. It is amazing how mankind has not changed in their thinking in 2000 years. So what do you need to change, modify, expand,or eliminate in your life to be a better Christian? 37min
2 John1a Truth Love & Deceivers
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2 John 1-7 Understanding the war against the truth of God was essential back when this was written, but we need to recognize the same warfare today. Admitting that people live out daily what they really believe in their hearts is sometimes difficult. BUT God's truths are eternal, & our individual understanding of who Jesus is, should be the primary focus of every living person. In this next to the shortest book of the Bible John pours out his encouragements & warnings. May we all hear his message of loving concern. 39min
2 Peter 1a Intro+ What's Coming Luke21
Pastor Nelson
2 Peter + Luke21
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2 Peter + Luke21 ***WHAT'S COMING*** today as God sometimes does, the sermon has been changed because HE wants his people to know what is happening in the world right now. We may not want to hear it, we may not want to accept it, but we are living in the last generation. And there is a very important concept that God wants you to learn and use on a daily basis. That is "ASK"! We must have courage, strength, and faith in order to be more than survivors in these troubling times. I pray you will go back and restudy some of these Scriptures for yourselves, and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you personally. 59min
2 Peter 1b Babylon + Intro 2Peter Part 2
Pastor Nelson
Revelation 18
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Revelation 18 & 2 Thess 2:1-12 Again, in preparation for this message I heard the Lord say very clearly "prepare the people"!! As I mentioned last time, it's not good to argue with God because you will always lose. And HE is the lead teacher of this small body of believers. So, in today's message we are going to try to get through the introduction to 2nd Peter one more time but with a detour of talking about Babylon and its judgment 1st. Why is that important you might say, because I believe we are living in modern-day Babylon and judgment is coming just as the word of God has promised. 62min
2 Peter 1c Building on Your Foundation of Faith
Pastor Nelson
2 Peter 1:5-11
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2 Peter 1:5-11 Finally, on this, the 3rd try, we get to the 8 rungs of the ladder to success for living in these troubling times. In this message we will discuss faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. With these tools God promises us we will never fall away and be welcomed into his eternal kingdom. The question of why some people do fall away is answered. Learning how to walk in newness of life can be accomplished and most certainly will be rewarded. 55min
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