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Mark 12d The Widow's Mites
Pastor Nelson
Mark 12:41-44
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Mark 12:41-44 In order to tie things together I must repeat a little bit of what you learned last week. Today we are looking at every person's purpose in life & what it has to do with the Word of God & our eternity. We will examine our relationship with, & our trust in God. We have two examples here, the Scribes (religious leaders) & the destitute widow. We are going to talk about "religion" & our trust in God and his provision for our lives. Ask yourself, do I really understand the purpose of giving to the Church. Hopefully, by the time we're done you will have a greater appreciation for what the Scriptures say about where our hearts are. 44min
Mark 13a Jesus & Disciples Looking at the Temple
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:1-2
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Mark 13:1-2 Because our "before the sermon" Bible Study took 1 hour&15 minutes, today's sermon will be short. We looked at two areas. Congress bill HR 4760, which was just introduced, would require "everyone" to receive an implanted biometric National ID Card (microchip). In just a few days it had over 70 cosponsors. This chip would be required to hold a job, have a bank account, & more. The second topic, was a discussion on God's detailed revelation of how the "Menorah" is related to the 66 books of our Bible. Absolutely fascinating. I have handouts on both of these topics should you wish to receive them email or text me. Here are two YouTube videos that will help explain the meaning of the Menorah. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggZfDaMUWhE & www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufsjQqYx-U In today's sermon you're going to get a little background and an introduction to Jesus teaching his disciples on the Mount of olives a few days before his crucifixion. We will cover more next time, & get to the topics of the rapture, the second coming, the current and future events Jesus said were coming. Don't miss it. 25min
Mark 13b Super Bowl Game of Life
Pastor Nelson
Phil 3:7-14 Heb 12:1-3
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Phil 3:7-14 Heb 12:1-3
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Philippians 3:7-14 & Hebrews 12:1-3 Well today is one of the biggest TV events of the entire year, the Super Bowl. Today's message is not about the game you're watching, but the game you're in. Whether you realize it or not - you are in the Super Bowl of Life and you will either be on the winning team or the losing team. I pray this message will encourage you to play your very best. 34min
Mark 13c Jesus Tells About End Times
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:3-13
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Mark 13:3-13 In this lesson we will study the first part of the "Mount Olivet Discourse" that Jesus spoke to His Disciples. God has all things planned out to the finest detail. I'll use the Menorah to prove that point. Do end-times prophesies bother you - they shouldn't. Get ready for some real page turning as we look at other scriptures to confirm the primary text. Grab your pen & paper and take some notes. Hopefully you will be praising God's promises to you, His child, by the end of this message. 51min
Mark 13d Rapture vs 2nd Coming
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:14-23
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Mark 13:14-23 In talking about the great tribulation, Jesus wants you to understand the clear differences between the pre-tribulation Rapture, and His second coming. I have given you two handouts, one that describes the contrast between the Rapture and the Second Coming with 16 clearly defined events (or situations) including Scripture verses for each of those events. The second handout includes references to the Olivet Discourse Prophecies on one side and 19 Scripture verses on how to Endure to the End on the other. (Those listening on the Internet may obtain the free handouts by contacting me). The whole point of today's sermon centers around Christians being ready for the rapture! Head knowledge is not enough - you must be a "true disciple" of Christ, which means you are a FATO - faithful, available, teachable, & obedient. 54min Sorry there was no sermon last Sunday there was a winter blizzard closure with lots of snow and -25 degree temperatures plus several people were sick.
Mark 13e Hope of the Coming King
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:24-37
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Mark 13:24-37 What a glorious privilege to teach on the 2nd coming of Christ once again. the promise of the rapture and the second coming is a core Hope and Belief of all Christians. In picking just a few of the 1845 scriptures concerning this topic, All I can say is my study in this has been glorious. If you didn't get last weeks handouts please contact me and request them. It would be a great start for your own personal study. You sense the season - I'm sure you do, so are you using your time wisely? I pray that this sermon will bless you, challenge you, and excite you. (if you haven't listened to part one-last week, listen to that one first). Bless you all, and may our Lord returned quickly. 48min
Mark 14a 2 Days Before the Cross
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:1-26
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Mark 14:1-26 So much ground to cover today. We are now at Wednesday before the crucifixion on Friday. The temple leaders are still planning to kill Jesus & Judas Iscariot helps them. Mary anoints Jesus, and we cover some key points about serving and loving The Christ. Understanding the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread leads to Jesus and the 11 disciples celebrating His "Last Supper" with them and establishing the New Covenant by His Blood Sacrifice on the cross. More on this next week. 48min
Mark 14b Jesus Prayer Battle
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:27-42
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Mark 14:27-42 Today's lesson deals with our struggle against sin and what Jesus went through in the garden of Gethsemane. After all, he was to become our sacrifice for sin. We need to understand that every word in the Scriptures have powerful meanings behind them. Meanings that we can relate our lives to today. Jesus disciples didn't understand about spiritual battles & today many of us don't either. Hopefully this teaching will help you better understand what Jesus did in the garden, when he sweat blood and was asking the Father if there couldn't be some other way. 45min.
Mark 14c Jesus Betrayal & Arrest
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:43-65
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Mark 14:43-65 Today we will be looking at the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. What a dramatic scene if we look at all four Gospels for the big picture of what happened that night. I can't imagine what it would've been like for the disciples. Wasn't the Messiah supposed to save the day? I'm sure it was a night of confusion, anxiety, fear, and disappointment. But that is because the disciples did not fully understand Jesus's purpose for coming. Jesus had told them many times what was going to happen but somehow they just didn't hear it. Isn't it amazing how the Old Testament prophets foretold what was happening. 45min
Mark 14d1 Communion thoughts
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This is just a few thoughts of what Jesus did for you because of HIS resurrection this Easter. When you accepted Him, He made you more than you might have thought! This is who you are when you are IN CHRIST! Happy Ressurection Day! HE LIVES! 4min
Mark 14d2 Easter 6 Trials of Jesus & the Trinity
Pastor Nelson
Col 1:15-23, 2:6-10
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Col 1:15-23, 2:6-10
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Today's message ties to last week's. Remember Jesus is arrested in the garden and is taken to the first of 6 trials. I didn't have time to expand on that last week but today we will. It is also interesting that Jesus so clearly said YES I AM DIETY! I am God. The Messiah you have been awaiting. The Christ. And you very well know it for I have caused the blind to see, the deaf to hear, demons to be cast out, and I have shown My power over nature, and have even generated food for the multitudes, and I have even proven My power over death! What more do you need to be convinced that I AM GOD IN THE FLESH? Did you not study the Prophets of old? Have I not fulfilled all the Scriptures? Well today I will help you who have ears to hear to understand at least in part the Trinity. 46min PS for those of you who what the hand outs - please contact me at 307-751-2250.
Mark 14e Life is Not Fair
Pastor Nelson
Mark 14:66-72
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Mark 14:66-72 Today we examine the scene where Peter denies Jesus (his friend, and Messiah) and genuinely weeps over his inability to relate to his Lord Jesus the Christ. We have all been tested in this way. Being tested by those that don't understand Christianity and our belief in & in trust in Jesus Christ our Savior, is often a very trying situation. We know what we believe but expressing it to others at times can be extremely difficult. So listen to how this simple short story applies to us today. And hopefully, you will understand the principles and apply the applications to your life. 44min
Mark 15a Jesus Last Day
Pastor Nelson
Mark 15:1-41
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Mark 15:1-41 Today we look at Jesus's trial before Pilate, then Herod, and then Pilate again. And then what happens to Jesus before He is crucified and dies. There is so much detail given in the four Gospels that if we only combine them we get the real picture. Understanding what was actually happening in real time. I pray this history lesson will come alive for you. Jesus was declared innocent six times in six trials (three Jewish and three Roman) and yet was crucified. Crucifixion is one of the most hideous torturous deaths known to man. So come with me on this discovery of what is in your Bible and understand why Jesus had to suffer this terrible day. YET it was the greatest day in all of man's existence! For it was the day that God gave us away to conquer the punishment for sin in the death penalty. And provide us a way to live free forever. 55min
Mark 15b He is Risen!
Pastor Nelson
Mark 15:42-16:20
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Mark 15:42-16:20 Today as we finish Gospel of Mark, it is a glorious story that needs the other Gospels to fill in a few details so that we can wholely appreciate the complete story of Christ's Resurrection. We will be going to several other scriptures to help you understand how this all fits together in a wonderful way. My prayer for you is that you will take some notes and do some Bible study on your own! The Resurrection is the entire essence of Christianity! You must be able to be clear in your thinking about this concept and all the evidences presented in the Word of God. It is especially important when you are trying to explain your faith to others who may not have come to know our Lord Jesus. Without the Resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than a false hope. I challenge you ... can you clearly and demonstrably explain why you believe that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ, the One sent to save us? I pray that this lesson and the Scriptures presented will strengthen your faith, and your ability to share with others the hope that is within you. 49min
Mark 1a Peter, John Mark, & Background
Pastor Nelson
Gospel Mark Back Ground
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Gospel Mark Back Ground
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Gospel of Mark - today's background information, is key to understanding this Gospel. If it was truly the first recorded book of the Bible it holds many keys to the foundational truths of Christianity. Therefore we must look at the key players Peter (the eyewitness) & John Mark (the recorder and missionary). The key personal information presented here, along with the personal relationships is important in understanding the "good news message" of who Jesus Christ is as presented in the gospel of Mark. I did make sermon notes for this that have all the details (related Scripture verses) if you want them simply call or email me for a copy. 46min
Mark 1b The Beginning Gospel
Pastor Nelson
Mark 1:1-11
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Mark 1:1-11 Mark's Gospel gets off to a fast start with John The Baptist (1st Prophet in 400 yrs.) baptizing Jesus. And this is the start of Jesus ministry. But why did Jesus get baptized - he had no sin? This Gospel of Mark wastes no words in trying to reach the gentiles & Romans. In verses 10-11 we clearly see the "Trinity" - if you are listening and haven't received the helpful info sheet on the Trinity please contact me & I will email you a copy. Also would love to hear from you & know what you think of our verse by verse teaching. 42min
Mark 1c 40 Days in the Forge
Pastor Nelson
Mark 1:12-13
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Mark 1:12-13. Only 2 verses today! We had such a great Body Life Discussion that ran long & we are having potluck today - so I must keep it short today! Have you ever wondered about the trials & testings we seem to go through? Well Jesus also had His time of testing too. And why the number 40? Does it hold some kind of meaning? And is being tempted sin? All this and more in how God is forging you into the instrument He wants you to be. 26min
Mark 1d Easter - God's Love & Jealousy
Pastor Nelson
many OT & NT scrip
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many OT & NT scrip
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Happy Easter - He Is Risen!! He is risen indeed!! Today's Easter message may be a little bit different in that I'm not using the typical texts. But you need to know how much God loves you, and how jealous He is for your love and attention. Realizing who God is, and how much He desires our love and appreciation hopefully will come through loud and clear in this message. I don't know if you have ever thought about how "other gods" interfere with our relationship with the One True God. Have you ever thought about how your lack of attention and love shown toward Him affects God? Today, everyone everywhere recognizes this as a celebration of Christ's resurrection from the grave. But we need to go deeper. 33min
Mark 1e Jesus Call to Follow
Pastor Nelson
Mark 1:14-20
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Mark 1:14-20 Haaa at last back to verse by verse! And trying to tell the sense of it all to you (Neh 8:8). Today we are going to look at a number of different scriptures to give the background of why "the church" was so upset with Jesus. From the get-go He was saying "I am the Messiah, I AM the I AM, the Law can't save you, now the Kingdom of God (heaven) is revealed - and you must Repent & Believe THIS GOSPEL (good news), for it is all about a change in your heart!" And then He picks His first 4 disciples to spread the message! The application is "What is Jesus calling YOU to do?" and "What will it COST you?" 40min
Mark 1f The Authority of Jesus
Pastor Nelson
Mark 1:21-37
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Mark 1:21-37 Today's message has to do with Jesus proving who He claimed to be. From the very start of His ministry He acted with authority & power. today we hear not only about the miracles & the casting out of demons, but about some food for thought because the people of today are not unlike those who lived in Jesus time. Remember "The Gospel" is not about a "religion" - the folks had experienced too much of that! And it wasn't working for them. But it is about WHO IS THIS ONE FROM NAZARETH? Was He the coming Christ? The promised Messiah? What real authority did He have? 44min
Mark 2a Jesus Heals & Declares Sins Forgiven
Pastor Nelson
Mark 1:38 - 2:12
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Mark 1:38 - 2:12 Today, it is so plain that Jesus is introducing His proofs as the Messiah. He is preaching the good news about God's promises (not about religion), and forgiving sin which only God can do. The healing of the leper is a good introduction (& there are good things for us to learn) and finished off by His healing of the paralytic. If we go back to the Old Testament and place ourselves in the mindset of the people and the scribes, only the hardest heart can reject God's love and clear arguments. Jesus main emphasis now is do you understand who I am? 41min
Mark 2b Tax Collectors & Sinners
Pastor Nelson
Mark 2:13-17
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Mark 2:13-17 When you look at people do you ever think about who or what they could become if they would become a Christ follower? What would you, or have you already, given up to follow Jesus? Have you ever wondered - "There has got to be more to life than this?" Well when Levi's time came & Jesus said "Follow me!" he did exactly that (but that's another story!) I pray you will come to see what commitment to Jesus is through this study. Because others who come behind you may be dependent on "your decision" to follow Jesus. 37min
Mark 2c Jesus & His New Way of Doing Things
Pastor Nelson
Mark 2:18 - 3:6
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Mark 2:18 - 3:6 Today we see the increasing conflict between the "Old Guard of the temple & the law" and The Messiah who is bringing a "new covenant of love, understanding & compassion". By fulfilling the law & not breaking it, Jesus once again clearly shows His compassion for people & the way it should be; in contrast to what Judaism had become . Don't be a slave to the law - be in a satisfying relationship with the God who loves you. 3 major events that prove Jesus is the Christ & that He is establishing a new way of doing things. 44min
Mark 3a Apostles & Being a Disciple
Pastor Nelson
Mark 3:7-19
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Mark 3:7-19 I've been missing everyone for the last 3 Weeks because of a total right knee replacement. They told me I'd be "down for AT LEAST a month" guess the Drs. know their trade. However I just HAD TO get back in the saddle! Sorry we didn't have anyone to fill in for me; we need to work on that. During my mandatory absence I've had so many thoughts about what it means to be dedicated to Christ and following Him. I pray that this message on discipleship will challenge your hearts & minds. In this lesson we will cover 1. Definition of a disciple 2. Marks of a disciple 3. The Cost of Discipleship 4. Rewards of Discipleship 5. Five Principles for Spiritual Growth and 6. a list of who God used - He can use you too! 45min
Mark 3b The Unpardonable Sin
Pastor Nelson
Mark 3:20-35
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Mark 3:20-35 A subject rarely preached on, but essential in understanding how far can one go in rejecting the call of the Holy Spirit to believe in and follow Jesus the Christ. When Jesus says "this is eternal condemnation" we should be listening! But there is also comfort in this lesson in that if you have any concerns about going to heaven - you don't have to worry because the door to heaven is still open if one will only repent and believe. 41min
Mark 4a The Parable of the 4 Soils
Pastor Nelson
Mark 4:1-20
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Mark 4:1-20 As Jesus teaches the multitudes, some will hear & understand some will not. But bottom line, all humanity can be broken down into 4 categories. Scary huh! To which one of those categories do you belong? Is the Holy Spirit prompting you to make some changes? This is hard but honest teaching; is it time for some honest self reflection? I realize this isn't an easy thing to do but we are teaching this in love. God wants the very best for you - and this is not taught to shake anyone up, but It is teaching the whole Word of God as it comes from teaching book by book, verse by verse. Just remember God is good and He loves you more than you can comprehend! 44min
Mark 4b Let Your Light Shine
Pastor Nelson
Mark 4:21-41
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Mark 4:21-41 Today in these 5 teachings of Jesus we learn some key life lessons. In a 3 point summary the key words are listen, learn, be obedient! We live in strange times but it is not so different than in Jesus day. Each of us need to examine our own personal "walk & talk" as a Christian. Jesus puts together some really important points in these few verses. Prayerfully this lesson will help you understand what we all need to do to help scatter the good seeds of the positive good news that Jesus was teaching. Remember - God is responsible for the growth, but our job is to help light the way for others. 41min
Mark 5a Jesus shows the values of a man
Pastor Nelson
Mark 5:1-20
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Mark 5:1-20 Jesus without words shows us the value of a man. In this lesson we will get some needed background about what satan & his demons are all about. In stark contrast Jesus shows His power & love. As followers of Christ we need to understand that the end is already foretold & as this world continues to get worse & more deprived we can bring hope and healing and deliverance to those whom satan has bound. 43min
Mark 5b Jesus Has Power & Pitty
Pastor Nelson
Mark 5:21-43
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Mark 5:21-43 Today we see Jesus being totally accessible being completely unflappable and exhibiting mercy, sensitivity and compassion. He is the one who has conquered all the things that plague us, and yet He TOUCHES us one-on-one in our time of need. In the lessons learned from His healing the woman with the issue of blood and bringing the little girl back to life there are some cool lessons to be learned about faith and trusting the creator of the universe who knows us individually. 41min PS- if you are listening to this sermon online please consider supporting our ministry by mailing any offerings that God leads you to give to Calvary Chapel Sheridan PO Box 1063, Sheridan, WY 82801. If you wish to receive the handout of 30 people Jesus touched in NT Scripture, just email me at nanelson@fiberpipe.net.
Mark 6a Jesus Marveled at Their Unbelief
Pastor Nelson
Mark 6:1-13
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Mark 6:1-13 Today we once again seeing Jesus going after the lost people of His home town. It is difficult to battle "unbelief". Even after all Jesus miraculous healings and the casting out of demons and speaking with the authority of God, His own home town people didn't want to accept Him as the Messiah. Unbelief is a powerful force that blinds us to the truth, and robs us of hope. Even so, we see Jesus sending out the 12 to spread the good news. 40min If you enjoy this internet ministry please consider helping us to keep these messages on the net. Thank you and may God bless your giving.
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