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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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 4c Expect Suffering and Glory
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 4:12-19
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1 Peter 4:12-19 Persecution is not something that is alien to the Christian life. It is something we should expect and rejoice in. Have you ever stopped to think you are the temple of God? The world does not persecute "religious people", but it does persecute righteous people. Persecution is the purifying of your faithand the proof that your faith is genuine. Suffering and glory our twin truths. I hope you know that one day God's glory will be revealed in and through us. Peter named for privileges in verses 13 and 14 that encourage us to rejoice in the midst of fiery trials. So how do we do this? 53min
1 Peter 4b Living Right
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 4:7-11
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1 Peter 4:7-11 In today's lesson we are going to talk about how to stay centered, balanced, and at peace. It all revolves around your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, staying in constant prayer, and not just reading but studying God's word. Peter wrote "but the end of all things is at hand"-those words still apply today. Therefore, it is up to you to learn how to apply each of the 6 items in this message in preparation for the coming times ahead. God guarantees that it will make your life better. 60min
1 Peter 4a Living for Christ
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 4:1-6
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1 Peter 4:1-6 Christ followers are different from the rest of the world. Believers in Jesus need to know that suffering and they exposure to sin is important because it is all about the glory of God and his ultimate purposes. As we talk about Jesus judging the living and the dead and His ultimate plan for your life, we need to arm ourselves with the same intention, the same courageous attitude, and the mindset that Jesus Christ had toward suffering and sin. In this lesson we will talk about what is the will of God, and where is our heart. We will also look forward to the ultimate goal that God has planned for us as believers in Jesus Christ. 50min
1 Peter 3d Jesus Has the Authority
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:18-22
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1 Peter 3:18-22 Welcome, this is the day that the Lord has made! Besides the verses in our main text, there are going to be a lot of other scriptures given to you. I love it when Scripture proves and backs up other scriptures. We must remember that God's Word is truly the truth and can be believed with the rational mind. This message stresses the importance of Jesus death burial and resurrection and his authority over everything that goes on in our lives and the world. This message should encourage you in the fact that Jesus is interceding for you and everything that happens. 49min
1 Peter 3c No Fear in Faith Just Blessings
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:13-17
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1 Peter 3:13-17 I'm sorry that we had no broadcast last week. You cannot imagine the battles that went on, but God was victorious. So in these 4 verses I pray that you will listen closely, and hear what the Holy Spirit has to say to YOU. I'm so sorry that you did not get to hear what I said about Isaiah 8:13-15 at the beginning before I was reminded that the recorder was not turned on. The point was, you should hear only God and fear HIM only for God only will keep you safe! The point was "the fear of the Lord conquers every other fear!" As we started recording were learning how to sanctify Christ as Lord, in our hearts. And only we can harm ourselves, if we fail to trust God totally! The message was that each crisis in our lives becomes an opportunity for growth, witnessing, and blessing. Because Jesus knows our every situation and need, in order to be victorious in life we need to make Jesus Christ LORD our livesand give him total control over everything that is going on in our lives. 52min
1 Peter 3b You Are Called To A Blessing
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:7-12
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1 Peter 3:7-12 Today's lesson is going to cover several topics. If you believe something weird is happening in the United States today I pray you will appreciate the reading from Hosea chapter 4. Then as we go on to 1st Peter chapter 3 we are going to learn from God's word how important it is to be submissive to God's plan for living in this world. Starting with the relationship between husbands and wives and then progressing to how to get along in this world today. In a few verses some important concepts will be covered as to HOW we as Christ followers should conduct ourselves among the brethren and in the world. 58min
1 Peter 3a Marriage what God Says
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 3:1-7
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1 Peter 3:1-7 Today's lesson is for mature adults only. Now that I've got the warning out, guys and gals we all need to know how to solve marital problems God's way. As Peter wrote to his people under the influence of the Holy Spirit there are 8 great lessons to be learned in these 7 verses. I pray you will listen closely and take notes as it may save your marriage. And for those who are not married yet you better learn these principles before you get married. Simple, honest, revealing of heart is the core of this message. 56min
1 Peter 3 Current State of Affairs
Pastor Nelson
6 Diff Passages
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Today's lesson it is important in that we are in the last days and will be held accountable as individuals and a nation. This is not a make you feel warm and fuzzy sermon, but one which will make you reflect on the end times in which we are living. We need to go to Scripture to see what God expects AND learn how we should live in these ending days. The following scriptures will be used as a basis for this message: 2 Kings 6:14-18, Revelation 2:18-26, Matthew 6:19-34, James 3:5-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Philippians 4:4-9. And we must always keep in mind 2 Timothy 1:7 God does not give us the spirit of fear. 45min
1 Peter 2c How to Live Under Persecution
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 2:11-25
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1 Peter 2:11-25 This message from the Word of God may not be the easiest one you've ever listened to, but, it is essential. God's grace is getting what we don't deserve .... And God's mercy is not getting what we do deserve! Let that sink in for a moment. The real question is how should we live in response to tribulation and persecution. To get through it all everyone needs a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. AND Christ followers have been called to represent Jesus to others. We are to obey the authorities over us; BUT as Peter put it "whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge". 55min
1 Peter 2b The Cornerstone and You
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 2:4-10
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1 Peter 2:4-10 I'm praying you will be greatly encouraged by this message. There are 5 key points that I will be hitting in the 7 verses. They are as follows: 1. You are a chosen people by God verses 4 and 5 2. You are IN Christ Jesus, a reminder of who you are verse 6 3. You are safe and secure because Jesus is precious to you verses 7 and 8 4. You are a special royal priesthood verse 9 5. You are the recipient of God's mercy verse 10. In this message Peter was addressing a beat down persecuted church, I am praying that this message will build you up in your faith for the things that are soon coming. Jesus is the cornerstone and our only hope. 51min
1 Peter 2a Spiritual Fitness, Health, & Diet
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 2:1-3
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1 Peter 2:1-3 Today's lesson concerning spiritual fitness, health, and diet might be a little bit hard for some; but it is straight from the whole word of God. Having the lesson book of life before us, from an all Holy Godwho knows everything about us, gives us instruction on how we should live. There are certain things that God hates and even considers an abomination to Him. Should we not as Christ followers take heed to the items that we are to "put off" or "refrain from" in our lives? In this lesson there will be two (2) lists that I pray you will pay attention to. This is not a "tickle your ears" message, but it is one that will save you much heartache. I pray that the Holy Spirit will speak to you clearly through this Word from God. 50min
1 Peter 1c 4 Encouragement Reminders
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:10-25
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1 Peter 1:10-25 This letter of encouragement from Peter gives us encouragement and guidance through 4 different areas. 1. We must always look forward to God's plan for us 2. We must learn how to be whole (and holy) while at peace with God 3. we need to keep reflecting back on God's faithfulness 4. We must know and trust God and his written word. In this message you will hear various hints on how a Christ follower should live in order to have the victory. We talk about the battle for the mind and what God has to say about our transformation as we go through this life. Above all we must remember that our God is a loving God and is always with you in your times of need. 59min
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