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2 Peter 2c For Those Who Lead Astray
Pastor Nelson
2 Peter 2:12-17
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2 Peter 2:12-17 Welcome to another hard message from 2nd Peter. Today we will be talking about pseudo-salvation. And those who lead others into false beliefs and teachings about spiritual matters of which they know very little. I hope you listen closely to Martin Luther's quote from a sermon in 1531 concerning standing against false doctrine and those who would lead you away from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and total trust in the Word of God. As we go through today's verses there are huge lessons to learn and to realize that hell is the blackness of darkness forever. I quickly go over 7 different kinds of false sinful people and teachers that you will know what to watch out for. 56min
John 18b The Start of 6 Trials
Pastor Nelson
John 18:15-40
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John 18:15-40 We have lots to cover today. In understanding the six trials of Jesus; three Roman and three Jewish, there is much to be learned and studied. I will be hitting some of the high points but hopefully you will take the two handouts that I have now given you and study the different Scriptures concerning the culmination of Jesus' life. There are so many minute details that relate to the Old Testament as well as the things that have already happened in the New Testament that there is not time to go into them all. I pray that as you study the four Gospels and other related Scriptures that the Holy Spirit will lay on your heart that this period of Jesus life will become an inspiration and encouragement to you. Understanding Jesus love for Peter, even though he has messed up repeatedly is such a wonderful promise to how our God loves us also. But why did this innocent man (Jesus) have to die? We need to understand it was God's plan from before the beginning of time, because man needs a Savior. 48min.
Romans - Grace is Sufficient
Pastor Nelson
Romans + others
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Today's lesson is a summary of some of the things we have already learned in Romans. I know for a fact, if you are like me,, it is hard to remember the sermons that have been long past. Maybe, there is a pointer or two that you do remember, but there is one big overpowering concept that needs to be recalled at this point in time. It has to do with God's GRACE and what we understand about it, and what we do with it. Prayerfully today the lesson will help you to reflect personally on how God's grace has impacted your life. We all need to have gratitude, and amazement about how God loves us. Just maybe, this teaching today, will help you reflect on God's love for YOU! 53min
Mark 9b Belief and Doubt
Pastor Nelson
Mark 9:14-29
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Mark 9:14-29 Can a believer have doubts - absolutely! Does God ever get frustrated with us? Is there anything we can do to help our faith? Why is it important to ask God for help? Unbelief has no power. Our power failure is directly linked with our prayer failure. Lots of different Bible verses today! Some big lessons in Jesus healing the deaf-mute boy and casting out the evil spirit. We fail for exactly the same reasons the disciples failed in this simple task. We need to recognize the power of God is not limited by our circumstances. We need to pray like the boys father, "Lord I believe; help my unbelief!" 47min
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
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
Acts 4c Having 1 Heart & 1 Soul
Pastor Nelson
Acts 4:32-37
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Acts 4:32-37 There was power in those lives & and unity of their hearts & souls. Yes "stuff" was sold & shared but not out of compulsion but out of the love they had for each other and the focused commitment on spreading the good news about the risen Son of God. There was hope and joy in the middle of hard & treacherous times - but God's grace abounded and covered all those who believed and walked together in unity. 31min
Matthew 8c Easter Sunday & Communion
Pastor Nelson
Luke 22:41-44
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Luke 22:41-44 plus many other scriptures. Plus we will first have communion together. This Easter Sunday message is to help you understand what Jesus went through in his humanness that night in the garden of Gethsemane. We know the typical Easter Sunday message of the resurrection, but have you ever stopped to contemplate Jesus human response to what He was about to undergo? I pray that the Holy Spirit will help you understand this message in a way that you've never even thought about before. Do we really understand the cost of being freed from our sin? A lesson that comes out of this message is are you willing to do what Jesus would have you do regardless of the cost? 58min
Matthew 10b Persecutions Are Coming
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 10:16-26
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Matthew 10:16-26 As we study this section of Jesus teaching, we know as Christians we are going to be as sheep among the wolves. There are some important lessons being taught in these verses. Persecution is not new, and it will continue until we are out of here. But we know we can have peace in the middle of tribulation because Jesus has overcome the world. We are to be wise and understand the battle that we are in because it is a war between good and evil. There are some practical lessons included here but probably one of the most important is not to fear these coming persecutions. 49min
Psalm 128 How Shall We Live
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Continuing the theme of last week - on our life, our work, our passions & what they mean to God AND to ourselves. What does "fear of the Lord" mean to you? Do you REALLY believe the Bible & its teachings? We prove everyday what we really believe about God & His Word by the way that we live.Family, work, free time, checkbook, & your passions. Proverbs 1:7, 29, &2:2-9. Psm 147:11. Ecc 3:9-15. 1Cor 3:11-15. Rom 12:9-21. Col 3;12-17. 1Thess 5:14-22. 44min
Luke 15 Lost Sheep Coins & Sons
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In Luke 15 Jesus presents to us how He & The Holy Spirit & God all seek those who are lost or off tract. The bringing home of the lost (sinners, or saints that are astray) brings much joy into the kingdom of God. These 3 parables (only presented here in Luke) teach us much about how God works in one big lesson comprised of three parts. We must think deeper than just the words and see the parallels between the tax collectors, the pharisees, and ourselves. Point is Jesus doesn't give up & He will bring home all His people and there will be much rejoicing in heaven! 52min
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
Matthew 9d Fasting Wine Skins and Feasting
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 9:14-17
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Matthew 9:14-17 We are going to touch on the subject today that is not often spoken about in the modern day church. FASTING. There is so much to learn from these three short verses, but wait, there are so many more about fasting. The short list that I got was 46 verses and that isn't the whole list. This important topic is especially needed in these troubling times. Once we understand the importance of fasting, I am praying that we all will do more of it. I pray that this message will open up some new thinking on your part, and help change your relationship with Jesus for the better. 49min
Romans Standing Fast in Hard Times
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Many scriptures are going to be covered today. But our primary teaching will be taken from James chapter 1, Philippians chapters 3 and 4, and Hebrews chapters 10 and 12. As the times we live in are becoming more tumultuous and stressful we need to understand that God wants His children to live in peace. So how do we stand strong in the times when everything around us is falling apart? There are specific guidelines that we will address today from God's Word. I pray that this message will encourage you to stand strong even when you feel like everything is falling apart. Be ready with your pencil and paper, because there are quite a few other scriptures that play into today's lesson that you may want to jot down and memorize. 59min
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
Timing, Trials & Trust
Pastor Nelson
John 11:1-16
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John 11:1-16 Today's lesson although not an easy one, is a very important one. How many of you have thought "why me Lord?" or "this can't be happening now Lord!" Well it does! God's timing is not our timing. But we need to understand that God loves us and does hear our prayers. We also need to understand that in this life God allows trials to teach us, grow us, and learn to trust Him more. This story about raising Lazarus from the dead has so many implications. When you and I read the Bible, many times we just gloss over important things and don't really meditate on what those scriptures really mean. I hope this lesson and my hand out (available if you just give me a call) will help you cope with your challenges of life. God bless you in your trials of life! 38min
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
Matthew 12b Healing & Casting Out
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 12:15-30
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Matthew 12:15-30 In our teaching this week, there is going to be quite a bit of emphasis on the workings of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus healed the sick and cast out demons the religious leaders of the day refused to recognize the power of God. They even accused Jesus of working on the power of Satan. As our days grow darker under the influence of evil we must all (as Christ followers) learn more about how the Holy Spirit works and to hear that still small voice of God's love and compassion toward mankind. Included are eight scriptures from Matthew on what the Holy Spirit is and does. There is no neutral ground, either we are on God's side in this spiritual war or we are part of the devils company who will be judged and condemned forever. 57min
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
Psalm 140 Prayer for Deliverance
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Psalm 140 We live in a fallen & evil world & need deliverance from the wickedness around us. So what has God promised us? Do we understand the struggle we're in? Do you ever just want God to get rid of your enemies? Is there a better way? 1 John 2:18, Psalm 18, Romans 8:26-39, Rom 3:23, Luke 20:20-26, Rom 12:19-21, Rev 20:9b-15 & 21:6-8. 41min
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
1 John 5a So What Is a Christian - 4 Marks
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:1-5
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1 John 5:1-5 So what are the 4 birthmarks of a TRUE Christian? What is it you really believe about this Jesus? So much to learn from so few words, and can you explain the meaning of what your Christian walk is all about? Maybe this teaching from God's Word will help. Grab your pens & paper, listen closely, & take some notes. Because this is the 1st part of 2 weeks in explaining what & who God the Father Son & Holy Spirit are all about. 42min
John 19b It Is FINISHED
Pastor Nelson
John 19:25-42
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John 19:25-42 Praise God - The victory is WON! In these few verses, the disciple John is explaining the last three hours of Jesus on the cross. Yet there is so much more to tell. I am bringing in several Scriptures that amplify the humanity and the deity of Jesus of Nazareth. How can we understand the "Gospel" if we don't go back to Old Testament prophecy and closely examine what Jesus said about his own life and death in the New Testament? It is so exciting to know that God's every recorded Word is meant to help us more fully understand the "big picture"! God IS IN CONTROL whether we want to recognize it or not. Even in our body life today, that very fact came to the forefront. We need to stand back in awe of God's love and grace. We need to believe completely in what he has promised! We need to understand that all 20+ prophecies that Jesus fulfilled in the last 24 hours, were meant for our benefit. Jesus said, repent and believe! That is all that is required. Next week we will study the resurrection of Jesus. He did exactly what he said he would do! You can't be a silent secret believer in Jesus Christ of Nazareth - you must, declare your faith! 49min
Matthew 14a John the Baptist Lessons for life
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 14:1-12
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Matthew 14:1-12 Who was John the Baptist? What was his significance? His central theme was repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near. John the Baptist was the last of the Old Testament prophets, he ushered in the New Testament and the mission and revealingof the Messiah. Even though he was spoken of as the greatest of prophets Jesus says believers of today are greater than he. Are we prepared? Are we ready to spread the gospel at any price? What assurances did John the Baptist have as he was alone in that dark cold damp prison cell awaiting to be beheaded. In this lesson I will give you a lot of background of what happened, AND lots of verses of assurance to give you peace in these troubled times. 48min
Romans 12b Right Thoughts & Behavior
Pastor Nelson
Romans 12:3-13
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Romans 12:3-13 Whatever we have in the way of natural abilities or spiritual gifts - all should be used with humility for the building up of the body of Christ. A healthy is important. However, neither the puffed up, nor the deflated, are free to serve God. In today's lesson we will be talking about one body with many parts. 1 Corinthians 12:27 says "all of you together are Christ's body, and each of you is a part of it." God's gifts differ in nature, power, and effectiveness according to his wisdom and graciousness. God's gifts fulfiller value as they are utilized for the benefit of others. Spiritual gifts will be worthless if they are used in a prideful way, or begrudgingly out of duty, or if they are exercised without love. We are to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. 45min
Matthew 23a Rulers Past Present & Prophecies
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 23:1-12
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Matthew 23:1-12 In today's lesson we will be relating the rulers of Jesus time compared to the rulers of today. Man has not changed since the beginning of time. The sin nature that is within us can only be overcome through the blood of Jesus. Are people Really aware of what is going on in the world today? I don't think so! However, the prophecies in the Bible of Jesus return are true and will happen according to HIS plan. Therefore, linking together what God has told us about what is to come ( prophecy ) past events, present events, and future events; we need to know with all certainty that Jesus will return soon. Eight points will prove this fact. 55min
John 5b 7 Claims of Deity & Judgement
Pastor Nelson
John 5:16-30
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John 5:16-30 Jesus is about to really make the Pharisees mad now! And they already wanted to kill him! Jesus claimed deity in our prior lesson, on healing the cripple on the Sabbath, now He is going to make seven more claims of deity - including His right to judge ALL men. As we carefully study these verses we are going to other correlating Scriptures about Jesus judging and rewarding all men. When some people claim that only "God" has the right to judge men, these verses leave no doubt as to Jesus really is (big hint - God in the flesh). By correlating what Jesus is saying in John chapter 5 with four other books of the Bible it should really make us seriously ponder what Judgment Day is going to be like for all men. 38min
Romans 2b Pride Motives & Judgement
Pastor Nelson
Romans 2:17-29
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Romans 2:17-29 Paul had some hard words for the Jews and their depending upon the law for salvation. Pride plays a huge part in where your heart actually is when standing before Almighty God. The question is asked, if you feel so superior to others and able to teach them God's truth, why haven't you learned the truth about yourself and what you believe. The Jewish act of fleshly circumcision will not save. God requires circumcision of the heart as taught in the Old Testament and the new. We also touch briefly on the judgment seat of Christ, which is different than the great white throne judgment. 47min
Matthew 27b Jesus Goes to the Cross
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 27:27-50
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Matthew 27:27-50 In this very serious lesson today, Jesus actually goes to the cross and dies. But have you ever considered how nasty and cruel this actually was? Yet without Jesus following the heavenly father's plan for the redemption of mankind we all would be lost. I will go through some of the details of what actually happened to hopefully give you a better appreciation of what took place that day. This is, other than the resurrection, one of the most important days in the history of mankind. We need to know about that day and how it occurred so that we can appreciate what Jesus did for us. Oh how he loved us, to suffer the brutality of that day! 53min
Matthew 26h Jesus Arrest & 2nd John Faithfullness
Pastor Nelson
Matthew 26:47-56 & 2John
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Matthew 26:47-56 & 2John
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Matthew 26:47-56 & 2John In today's message we are going to combine the handout from last week and information from Jesus is arrest in the garden of Gethsemane. Betrayal is a huge item that we need to contemplate. And yet even a bigger item we need to concentrate and think about is God's plan for each of us according to his perfect will. What do we do when we face a traitor. Do we understand that only in our death or our rapture that God's perfect plan for our lives will be completed. God's word has laid out very clearly what the last generation will be like and I believe we are living in. Are you ready to stay faithful to Jesus Christ until the very end and allow God's plan for your life to be completed. 49min
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