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Psalm 109
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God's Truth Focus
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God's Truth Focus
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Faith = Focus Dave's cry to God to curse his enemies. Will the unrighteous be judged? Trust = focus + experience!
Psalm 119(a) God's Word
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God's Words for You
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God's Words for You
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David delights in God's Word (Psm 119:1-24). The background & structure of the longest chapter in the Bible - 176 verses. The first 3 stanzas on (1)the blessing of obedience (2)cleansing by God's Word (3)Appreciation of God's Word. 2Pet 2:19, Jhn 8:31-41, 2Pet 1:19-25, Mat 7:13-27, Heb 4:11-13, Jam 1:21-25, Eph 5:25-27, Jhn 16:8, Heb 11:13. 42min
Mark 1a Peter, John Mark, & Background
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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
Matthew 24b Rufus gets saved
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Group Witness to questions
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Today's special guest is Rufus Gerabaldy (a.k.a. Pastor Nelson) who has been leading a rough life without Christ. He knows nothing of the Bible or what it means to live the Christian life. The people in our little church will attempt to answer his questions concerning life, the Bible, and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. A personal testimony will be given as an example of how easy it is to share Jesus was someone that has no clue. Many good points are brought out in the discussion by various people without using a lot of Scripture with poor Rufus who has not a clue about God. 52min
John 7d "Advent" History & Meaning
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In light of the season we are in - I thought it would be good to explain a little about the history and meaning of the four Sundays or weeks before Christmas. Commonly known as Advent. Some denominations or churches make quite a big deal out of this "Advent Season". Is that right or wrong? Why should we even consider this practice that goes back to roughly 300 A.D. ? I'm praying that this teaching will be meaningful because it all centers on Jesus Christ and God's promises to mankind. In thinking about Christ's "first coming" as the promised Messiah there is also Christ's "second coming" that we must be anticipating. These two comings are at the very core of Advent. So I hope you enjoy finding out about the five candles representing (1) "Hope" or promise candle & the prophecies foretold - past, present, and future (2) the preparation and expectant waiting or the "Faith" candle (3) the "Joy" candle or shepherds candle when the Messiah was actually born in Bethlehem (4) the "Love" candle or adoration candle when we are declared part of the family of God (5) and in the center most important of all "The Christ" candle - for HE is truly the light of the world. 32min
Psalm 119-Easter
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Jesus Cries for You
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What really happened as Jesus came into Jerusalem before His death, burial, & resurrection? What was the mood? Why did Jesus cry over the city? Thoughts from Matt 4:1-11 Jesus temptation, what was the selection oF the Lamb, readings from Luke Chapter 19 & 24, Matthew 21, & John chapter 11. How does Jesus cry for you? Closed with what will you do with this good news from 2 Corinthians 5:15-21. 44min
Psalm 110 The Messiah
Pastor Nelson
Jesus is THE CHRIST
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Jesus is THE CHRIST
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"The Lord said to my Lord". Is Jesus THE CHRIST? Who is Melchizedek, & why is this Abrahamic encounter important? The time lines of prophecy in God's Word, & what Jesus had to say about this Old Testament Scripture. Ended with the End Times Rev 19:11-17 scripture & the victorious ending of Phil 2:7-11. Longer than normal 40 minutes, this is 50 minutes.
Psalm 116 & 117
Pastor Nelson
Jesus Last Supper Reading
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As part of the Passover meal Jesus read this to His disciples, it was prophetic but it wasn't understood until after Jesus' Resurrection! Can you feel what the impact of Jesus reading must have had once they understood this Psalm? Ref to Matt10:28, 22:36-40, 27:27-44. Be sure to read James 1:2-8 & Psm 27:13, & 28:6-7. Paul addressed this in 2 Cor 4:16-18, & we see what is INSIDE man & his mouth in Rom 3:9-10,12,18,19-20. So what's the answer? Ecc 12:13-14. I Pray this message strikes your heart like it did mine. 37 min.
John 6f Eat my body & blood?
Pastor Nelson
John 6:41-58
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John 6:41-58 Today's lesson may be very difficult for the non-Christian or the new Christian. What scripture has to say today ties directly into last week's sermon but goes into even more depth about Christ being the "bread of everlasting life". We must remember that Jesus spoke in a way that sometimes offended those who did not comprehend the spiritual implications of what He was saying. I am very aware this is a touchy section of Scripture, and just like we will talk about next week .... some people may be totally turned off and turn away by what Jesus had to say. But please remember these spiritual truths must sometimes be contemplated at a deeper depth. We each need to meditate on these Words of Jesus and figure out how it applies to us individually. The central question is: what does it mean to "feed on (or eat) Jesus (and His words of truth)"? In short, how do we assimilate Jesus Christ into our lives? 42min
John 1a Intro & The Word was God
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John 1:1-5 As we start a new Gospel today, we have to go over some background material. I'm afraid this will be much like trying to drink from a fire hose. But there are some very interesting things that you need to know about the Gospel of John. I'm very excited about this new study, and once we get through today I'm sure in our future studies in this great book of John you will have a whole new appreciation for how God arranged His message of Life to us. Heb 1:1-4, Cor 1:15-20, John 15:7, Phil 2:5-11, John 20:28, 1John 1:1-4, John 5:26, 8:12, 12:35-36, 44-46. 52min
John 1c The Word Becomes Flesh
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John 1:14 Here at Calvary Chapel Sheridan, we decided at the beginning of the year to take 52 Scriptures, one each week, and build a solid foundation for the Christian life and illustrate core Christian principles. (These verses are from a John MacArthur study) This is the 19th week of 2018 and as God would arrange it is 2Cor 5:21 which fits in perfectly with this week's sermon (hope you like it). Therefore, I have added in a short little segment on our study verse before the sermon. When we carefully examine the Word of God each word & verse are so important to understand. As you will hear I have picked a number of Scriptures to back up the truths contained in John 1:14. Each of these verses give us a slightly different insight to what our primary verse really means & I pray that this sermon will give you a deeper insight into who Jesus is and encourage you in your Christian walk. 52min
John 1e John the Baptist
Pastor Nelson
John 1:19-28
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John 1:19-28 With some background information on John the Baptist, hopefully these verses will be even more meaningful. John the Baptist was the last Old Testament prophet, making the way smoother for the introduction of Messiah (Jesus of Nazareth). It is a hard concept, but remember "The Word" (the Son of God) became flesh. Even though the OT prophecies were extremely clear as to what "the Christ" was to be like, very few of the Jews were anticipating what actually took place. There are some good everyday lessons to be learned from these few short sentences. If you're ever tempted to feel indispensable please just remember John the Baptist. I pray this sermon will prepare you for the big reveal that comes next week. 51min
John 1f Baptism of the Lamb of God
Pastor Nelson
John 1:29-34
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John 1:19-34 This is one of the more remarkable passages in the Bible. It is not mentioned in just one Gospel but all four, therefore there are some special insights here for us. But first we are going to go over our missed weekly Bible verses. 1 Peter 1:3, 4, Galatians 5:22, 23, & 1 Peter 2:1, 2. I pray these 3 short sermonets will be meaningful to you. Now, concerning what John the Baptist had to say about Jesus and His baptism - I pray this subject will be a subject that you will go back and study on your own. It would not be in all four Gospels were it not important. Take your Bible and a little bit of time after listening to this sermon & and discover what the Holy Spirit will teach you personally. 50min
John1g What Do You Want?
Pastor Nelson
John 1:35-38
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John 1:35-38 These 3 versus & the question that Jesus immediately asked His first two disciples, "What do you seek?" Is going to open the door for a much deeper discussion & understanding of what being a "Christ follower" is all about. I'm thinking that if Jesus had told them the whole truth right off the bat, i.e. the verses that we are going cover today, they might not have followed Him so readily. I hope you understand it's not about what we want, it's about serving the King of Kings, the Lord of lords with our whole mind, heart, & body. Too many Christians think it's just about what they desire - and that is not the case at all. In fact to be a Christ follower is a costly decision that must not be taken lightly. Too many Americans (and others) don't understand the heavy price that must be paid in order to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Oh but what a glorious reward when one chooses to follow the beloved Son of God! 40min
John 1h Jesus Gets His 1st 5 Disciples
Pastor Nelson
John 1:39-51
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John 1:39-51 As we read how Jesus gets his first 5 disciples, there are some interesting lessons to be learned. However, we are going to start today's lesson with week 25 and 26 Bible verses. Jude 24 & 25, and 1John 4:9-10. In looking at our 52 Bible verses for the year, sometimes these fall in line with our Scripture studies in the Gospel of John and sometimes they don't. But I do believe they have value in our growth. Anyway, there are some subtle lessons from John's Gospel that we need to pick up today. The big question for the day is: who do you think Jesus is? How closely are you following him? Is your relationship with Him a first priority in life? In this day and age it is hard to imagine these 5 men dropped everything to follow Jesus immediately. Jesus is still saying "come, follow me - you will see greater things than these". Are you willing? 39min PS I have a fantastic, thought-provoking, 7 page article on how amazing & transforming God's GRACE is. It was written by David Bryant a pastor and Christ proclaimer for over the 40 years now. I have read it at least 8 times & each time it has a greater impact on me. Please let me know if you would like a copy of this great paper about GRACE G=God's R=Revolution A=Achieved by C=Christ E=Exalted It could change your life!
John 1b About John the Baptist
Pastor Nelson
John 1:6-13
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John 1:6-13 In our lesson for today, we will see John the Baptist declaring Jesus of Nazareth as God's true light. John was a man sent from God. Jesus was the light & John was the lamp that bore witness to the light. All men have had God's light revealed to them, but there is an individual choice to make. We will look at other scriptures from John, Romans, Ephesians, 2nd Corinthians, and Titus that will shed some more "light" on the subject. A lot is packed into these few verses. 49min
John 10a Hearing God's Voice
Pastor Nelson
John 10:1-10
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John 10:1-10 Jesus is the good Shepherd. Jesus is the door. In these few verses there are many deep truths, that as Christ followers we need to totally understand and apply. In order to do that, we need to be able to "hear His voice". It was totally amazing that today during our body life so many people testified as to their actually hearing the voice of God in their particular situation. YES you too can hear God's voice and His direction for your life! Do you want to know how to hear God's voice better? Then today's lesson is for you. 49min
John 10b The Good Shepherd
Pastor Nelson
John 10:11-30
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John 10:11-30 Have you ever actually considered what a Good Shepherd is? When Jesus said he was the Good Shepherd - He literally was saying I am God in the flesh and I am here to lead you to heaven, if you will follow me. Even with an offer like that many of us human beings have a stubborn streak just like some sheep, or rebellious dogs. In this teaching you will see how closely Jesus paralleled many Old Testament promises and scriptures. As you listen you need to think about that Jesus knows those who are His, and those who will never follow Him regardless of how much love and care He would want to show them. When the Jews asked him if he was the Christ, by this time he had done so many miracles that only God could perform, the question lingers why would they even ask. Another key point is the Good Shepherd is taking care of you, always. But do you trust Him? 37min
John 10c Jesus Faces 3rd Stoning Attempt
Pastor Nelson
John 10:31-42
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John 10:31-42 Jesus is facing his third stoning attempt because he is claiming to be God in the flesh. The Jews understood very well what he was saying, but there are people today who still say "Jesus never claimed to be God". There are so many lessons here for us in these modern times. Plus we need to go back and examine Matthew chapter 10 to see what Jesus said about the coming persecution of his followers. Another topic taught is why do people refuse Jesus offer of love and forgiveness? There are many reasons but I will hit on a few that hopefully will help you as you testify to others about your personal experience with Jesus Christ. 48min
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
John 11b Raising Lazarus From the Dead
Pastor Nelson
John 11:17-45
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John 11:17-45 What an exciting story today! There are so many things of vital importance in this message I hope you will take some notes and maybe even underline or color in your Bible. I'm sure that when Jesus brought the rotting stinking corpse of Lazarus out of the grave everyone was in total awe. Just imagine everyone knew Lazarus was dead and now he is raised up and totally restored! the main story is pretty simple but there's a couple of underlying themes that could easily be missed if you're not careful. Like, what level of faith did Mary and Martha have? An in verse 33 what is the real meaning of Jesus groaning and being troubled? Why did Jesus cry? Picture yourself being outside Lazarus' tomb that faithful day - what would you have done? 44min
John 11c We Need to Kill Him
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John 11:45-57 Hopefully you've listened to last week's sermon before this one. It is so important to get the Scriptures in context. Remember Jesus had just raised Lazarus after being dead for four days! Some believed, some did not, some totally bewildered, some angry about losing their position and power. The Pharisees said "what shall we do?" The answer - try to kill the one who has power over life and death. Beware of pride and power it can lead to big sin problems. Evil clings to a lie even in the face of truth! Caiaphas, a ruthless, proud, evil man was used by God to prophesy about the truth of Jesus. The lesson; God is able to take an evil plan and use it for His good purposes. 35min
John 12a The Precision of Prophecy
Pastor Nelson
John 12:1-19
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John 12:1-19 Today is an exciting day, we are having corn beef and cabbage, and lots of green goodies for our potluck after the service. But did you know the traditional St. Patty's day celebration color for Protestants is supposed to be "orange", not green!? (contact me and I'll give you the handout & about Saint Patrick. He was not a Catholic or a saint, but a fantastic Christian missionary to the very folks who once imprisoned him) Well anyway, we are also celebrating a very special event in John chapter 12, Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But did you know that this special day was spoken of three centuries before it happened! Fact is, this occurrence happened exactly as foretold in Daniel chapter 9 and Zephaniah 9:9! Exactly 173,880 days into the future just as promised by God! This exciting message should encourage your Christian beliefs in God's prophecies and promises in the Bible, which we all need in these trying days. 41min
John 12b Follow Jesus & Worship Him
Pastor Nelson
John 12:20-29
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John 12:20-29 It is time for Jesus to be glorified. Like the seed that is buried to produce much fruit, Christians must keep their eyes on the prize of eternal life. That's exactly what Jesus was doing at this time, knowing that sin and death were soon to be conquered. Get ready with your pen and paper and your Bible because we are going to be looking up lots of interrelated Scriptures. The idea of "serving" Jesus is closely associated with or actually meaning "worshiping" Him. How are we to love Him who loved us so much?! You may want to contact me for my handout on "seven powerful scriptures to help you worship God". At the end of this message this handout will help bring everything together. Today, ask yourself; am I just a pew sitter, or am I a Christ follower who is willing to be totally obedient in serving and worshiping our Creator God? We are going to look at some hard Scriptures today, please open your ears to what the Holy Spirit has to say to you. 38min
John 12c Run for the Goal
Pastor Nelson
John 12:27-33
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John 12:27-33 Well today's teaching didn't go as I had planned. Funny how your preparation for a sermon may be changed by the Holy Spirit even as you stand to preach God's word. I know that God's Word will never return void and that for some reason, or some person, we ended up talking about running this race called life. Jesus ran his race toward the cross, never taking his eye off the victory that was going to be won. We must learn to do the same thing! I pray this message will give each of you some special encouragement in your race toward our ultimate goal. Folks need to be encouraged in that the prince of this world is defeated & Christ has won the victory! So come back again next week when we will talk about Jesus being the "Light of the world and the Word of truth that changes lives". 46 min
John 12d The Light of the World
Pastor Nelson
John 12:34-50
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John 12:34-50 In this message I pray that the listeners will learn some valuable lessons about God's light and truth. I am so thankful that in both the Old Testament and the New we can start to understand, at least to some limited extent, what Jesus meant when He said "I am the light of the world". But I'm sure that many of you do not fully comprehend the role you should be playing as God's light. We need to be honest in our witness to others about God's coming rewards and punishment. The world needs to understand that our existence does not end at the time of death. Have your Bibles, paper and pen handy because we are going to be going through quite a few scriptures. It is always best to let Scripture interpret Scripture. 47min
John 13a Meaning of Jesus Washing His Disciples Feet Part1
Pastor Nelson
John 13:1-10
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John 13:1-10 In this message of the Last Supper & Jesus washing His disciples feet, the implications of His actions go much deeper than it first appears. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to speak to our hearts about Jesus actions concerning humility, service, love, and pride. As we examine these few verses, Jesus meant what He said "you won't understand now, but later you will". I pray that all who hear this lesson will be challenged by what lies beneath these simple words of Scripture. If we are to be true Christ followers, we need to meditate on these few verses and ask ourselves how these holy words apply to me. What meaning is God conveying to us today about foot washing? Is it a simple physical act, or is there something much deeper going on? This message should affect your thinking about what Jesus actually did and your relationship to Him, and how it applies in your actions toward others. 46min
John 13b Last Supper Jesus Knows His Betrayer Part2
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John 13:11-30
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John 13:11-30 Jesus has humbly finished washing all the disciples feet. His love knew no bounds, and He loved even Judas. what do you think it means when Jesus said "do you know what I have done for you?". To do humble service for others without pride or expectations is our standard. Can we do that? If you are a Christ follower, you must also be a FATO, are you willing, are you able,WILL YOU DO WHAT GOD ASKS OF YOU? Jesus, knowing that his time has come, is teaching one of his biggest lessons to the disciples. What will we learn from these simple verses? You need to have listened to last week's sermon to get the whole message of today's sermon. We are given a new commandment, "to love one another", how well are you doing? These are not easy lessons for the faint of heart, these are God's truth's that challenge all of us. I pray and believe, that you will receive His directions for your life. 46min
John 13c Jesus Gives a New Commandment
Pastor Nelson
John 13:31-14:6
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John 13:31-14:6 Today, as we continue on in the idea of how we should serve and love other people, Jesus is giving us a new commandment. Not so different than the old one, but much expanded. Notice Jesus tender words toward his disciples. He loved them with perfect love, even Judas who betrayed Him! I don't know about you, but it's really hard to love those who hate and use us. As we look at Peter, who is willing to die for Christ .... but not live for Him! A big lesson is coming; one that none of us should ever forget. "Do you have the guts to live for Christ?" And then comes the promise ... A place of perfect peace and rest and fulfillment! We need to understand that what all mankind is looking for can only come through Jesus Christ. For He is "THE WAY, THE TRUTH & THE LIFE!" Do you get it? Jesus wishes to be glorified through your life. Listen and learn today. I pray this message will change your life. 33min
John 14b The Christ that is IN You
Pastor Nelson
John 14:12-21
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John 14:12-21 Have you ever stop to think that it is the same Holy Spirit that empowered the disciples to turn the world upside down, that lives inside of you today? This is a hard concept to grasp, but one that is extremely exciting. Jesus said that "our works" today should be even greater than what He did. How can that be? If you are a Christian, or should I say a "true follower of Jesus Christ", you have within you a very special gift. Today's lesson is going to be a hard teaching. And I will be using many scriptures to support what the Bible teaches about the Holy Spirit who is working in the world today. This teaching should make each of us examine our Christian walk and attitudes. The Bible very plainly tells us about this gift of the Holy Spirit in our life. Are you ready? I pray that you will be listening carefully & examining your own life and walk with our Lord. 49min
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