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John 7b Jesus has Authority & Speaks Plainly
Pastor Nelson
John 7:14-31
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OH my! I was so busy last Sunday I didn't even get the sermon posted. But what happened, none of you called. So almost a week late here is the sermon for 11/25/2018. I wonder, is there anyone out there listening? John 7:14-31 this is a good lesson on the authority of Jesus who speaks not for Himself but for the Father. Confronting those in the temple as to what is the will of God, Jesus once again raises the ire of the religious leaders. He tells them to their face that they do not know God or follow his directives. In the midst of all this confrontation some believe, others are confused or simply turn away. Several rabbit trails are taken in this sermon which I think you will find interesting and challenging. 41min
John 7c Evangelical Christians Do You Know What the Bible Says
Pastor Nelson
John 7:32-39
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John 7:32-39 Today is going to be a very intense day. In addition to covering the usual Scriptures passages, I'm going to relay some statistical data that has recently been collected about Christians today. I pray God will give you ears to hear and understand God's Truth. Some things may be said that are upsetting, but my Christian brothers and sisters you need to know what is happening with "Evangelical Christians" in America today. Things have not really changed since Bible times to our present day. Man has always wanted to "conform God" to his own thoughts & will, and to man's own image. But that is not the way it works! Jesus came to give us the TRUTH of what God demands. Can you hear it? It really isn't all that hard. He wants a relationship with you on HIS TERMS. But few are they that hear and obey what God wants. Bible truths are simple and straightforward, but many times we want to change what God has said. I pray that this message will cause you to think seriously about your own walk, and those around you. 45min
John 8a 4th Advent Sunday
Pastor Nelson
John 8 & Luke 1
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John 8, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-20 Today we have multiple scriptures we're going to. First of all we are in our 52nd week Bible verse, and it is James 1:2-4 which talks about the trials you will go through. Then because we are only two days away from Christmas we will finish up our study about the Advent wreath and it's five candles. The Scriptures & history tell us prophecies were fulfilled when God came down from heaven to earth in the form of a human baby. This seems mind-boggling, so I'm going to elaborate on a quote and read one directly. Next we will further explain the fourth (the Peace candle) and fifth Advent candle (the Christ candle). Then we turn to Luke chapter 1 and chapter 2 to see how this whole event of Jesus's birth came about. Lastly as we skip back to John chapter 8 and the woman caught in adultery we see how Jesus is truly a Savior, compassionate, the light of the world, and the coming King who will judge all unrighteousness. 43min
John 8b Jesus I AM are You in My Word
Pastor Nelson
John 8:1-32
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John 8:1-32 Here we are the last Sunday of 2018. My how the year has flown by. I know some of you have read the Bible through cover to cover this year, congratulations! Others have a hope for doing better next year. In our body-life talk we addressed the importance of reading your Bible every day, various translations of the Bible, having a Bible you like, and how we as a congregation we could read through the New Testament together during 2019. I handed out a reading plan (like last year's) and during our body-life this next year we will be discussing what the Holy Spirit taught YOU in reading your 5 New Testament Scriptures each week. This type of round robin discussion is always profitable, as the Holy Spirit is working in and with all believers who are seeking God's truth; and we can learn from each other. Now, concerning today's sermon, you will be learning about the witnesses to the fact that Jesus is the Messiah, God in the flesh come to save us. The theme about staying in the Word of God will be addressed multiple times in various places. 43min
8c Truth - In My Word
Pastor Nelson
John 8:31-59
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John 8:31-5 In today's lesson we see several major truths. (1) If you "abide in" God's Word only then are you a true disciple. If you are not, studying the Word of God, how will you ever learn what God's truths are, and grow in His grace and knowledge and be all that God wants you to be. (2) Jesus is making a very clear argument that He is the Son of God, the Christ, the Messiah. (3) Everyone is either following their father the devil, or their Father the Living One and only True God. Jesus did not beat around the bush when he told the Pharisees, who were trying to kill him, that they were of their father the devil. We must realize that even today our culture is divided; some trying to follow the truth of the Bible, and others following the lies of the devil. Realizing that only 10% of our population has a Biblical worldview, and less than 4% of millennial's have a Biblical worldview (as discussed in body life). This spiritual warfare will continue until Jesus reigns supreme upon His return. Do you know your Bible well enough to be a well-equipped faithful soldier for the truth that has been revealed through Jesus Christ of Nazareth? 48min
John 9a Man Born Blind Sees the Light (part1)
Pastor Nelson
John 9:1-25
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John 9:1-25 This event has a lot of lessons for us to take in. The blindness of all mankind needs to somehow be overcome. We all reside in spiritual darkness until Christ comes into our lives. It is interesting when fate and faith come crashing in together. Believing the promises of Jesus and acting on them is essential. Can you comprehend how Hurting and Problems can be preparation for healing? The focus should not be on my personal creature comforts, but on the exultation of our Creator God. I'm sorry I could not get through this entire chapter in one sermon; really wanted to the story is so good. But we will have to finish this up next week. 46min.
John 9b The Blind Judges
Pastor Nelson
John 9:24-41
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John 9:24-41 As we have been studying the gospel of John, Jesus is now on His sixth miracle proving that He is deity and the Messiah. We left the healed blind man before the Pharisees last week for a second time. Now it is time for this man to teach the Pharisees some biblical truths about Jesus. It is very hard to get through to prideful, arrogant, stubborn, complacent, and self-satisfied blind sophisticates. But a real truth comes through in verse 39 concerning judgment and condemnation of those with closed hearts and minds. How can the Bible say Jesus came to save the world and not condemn it, and yet at the same time Jesus said he has come into the world to judge it. You will find that answer in this lesson. This whole lesson has to do with coming into the light of Jesus with open eyes, an open mind, and an open heart. 51min
Overcoming To Victory
Pastor Nelson
John, 1 John, Hebrews
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John, 1 John, Hebrews
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A deeply felt message that God has been leading up to over the last 5 Sundays. This world is in trouble & so are many Christians. Do you (as a Christian) really believe what the Bible says? Where do you place your faith? What is faith? This impassioned plea to trust God & His Word is concluded by reading Doc's Sheridan Press article of this week. Scriptures come from The Gospel of John, 1st John, & Hebrews. God is in control! Do we really trust Him? 49min
John 1d Jesus & the Holy Spirit
Pastor Nelson
John1:15-18
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John1:15-18 Today we are going to talk about how the invisible became visible. How John the Baptist starts clearing the way for Jesus, and how the Holy Spirit starts to become a big part of this whole process. You may be wondering why there was a school shooting again this last week, I make a few comments about what the real problem is (a total lack of understanding of who God is & what evil is in the minds of young people). How can people even know what evil does when they don't understand who Jesus is? It is basic, but we need to address what it means to be born again & what proof we have that we are new creations in Christ Jesus. 43min
Luke 11d New Evidence of Biblical Truths
Pastor Nelson
Josh McDowell
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Information from Josh McDowell's Discover The Evidence Meeting December 5-6, 2013. This does tie into why Jesus was so upset with the Pharisees & Scribes (Lawyers) in Luke 11:37-54 (which will be covered in more detail next week). Imagine the excitement as manuscript experts peel back layers of ancient writings beneath Egyptian burial artifacts discovering early Christian texts & more! The proof of the Bible text once again confirmed! If the ancient writers (Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles, Plato, Caesar & more) are confirmed even MORE are the words of the New Testament! A 4 "foot" tall stack of documents compared to a 2.5 "MILE" high stack for the Bible! Listen to this new discovery that once again proves the WORD of God is true and trustworthy! 41min
Jude 1-7 The Age We Live In
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Jude 1-8 Oh Boy what a day! My beloved, you need to understand NOTHING stands between the TRUTH that God is teaching in His Word, and what stands between our lessons for today and what is is going on in this world today. It may seem that the evils of this world are in control, but God's timing and control is always supreme! I wanted to cover this whole Epistle of Jude today in one shot, but it was not in God's plan. Praise God that at 7am this morning my mother went home to Jesus! It is good to know that her days of suffering are now ended and that she is at last at home in the presents of Jesus. A new body, an new mind, a new eternity! But here we are are on earth with fleshly desires, false hopes, & false teachings & those who would teach another Gospel. Today's teaching is hard - but from God Himself, I pray you will hear and consider! 42min
Jude 8-24 Apostate Preachers & Followers
Pastor Nelson
Jude ver 7-24
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Jude ver 7-24 This week we are concentrating on several major things. First of all, this is the start of a new year, did you read your Bible through last year? I have handed out our annual read through the Bible in a year data sheet. But for those of you that don't like to read so much I have also put together a read the New Testament in a year sheet. I pray you will establish a plan and "do it this year". You also received list of 18 identifiers of what an "apostate" is & does. For this next year it is especially important for you to be able to recognize these people so you don't get involved in false teaching of God's Word. As we finish up this book of Jude we need to remember God's word is always true and that there is judgment coming for the false teachers and prophets. But what a beautiful benediction at the end. 44min
Romans 5 Christ our Reconcilliation
Pastor Nelson
Lk 4:14-15 & Rom 5
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Lk 4:14-15 & Rom 5
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Jesus went forth in power after the temptation. And so can we because Christ lives in us. Romans 5:6-21 shows us that HE has not only given us strength but we can be His sons & daughters forever. Sinners turned into saints through Christ's "reconciliation" ie God declaring us no longer enemies but forgiven & righteous. Grace - God's Riches At Christ's Expense! Eph 2:1-3 Gal 4:3-7 Col 2:8-9 also help explain this concept. 39min
Luke 4 Your Call to Serve
Pastor Nelson
Lk 4:16-30 & Isa 47,48,61
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Lk 4:16-30 & Isa 47,48,61
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Well we still having tech difficulties BUT we got it anyway! Primary recorder is shot! Luke 4:16-30 Tells us about Jesus 1st official ministry assignment. It wasn't well received! There are many lessons here for us living today. Jesus linked the prophets & the law & we attempt to do the same by going to Isaiah 61 & Isa 47,48,& 49. The lessons are big - God never leaves His people in the dark! HE tells us what He is going to do then He does it. But for this the folks in Jesus day wanted to kill Him & that same hate still exists today. Just do your job spreading God's love anyway. 41min
Luke 1b Intro & Prophecy Fullfilled
Pastor Nelson
Luke 1:1-56
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Resurrection Sunday not recorded. Continuing on in the opening of our study of Luke we review briefly the background & go on to read about the circumstances prior to the births concerning John the Baptist & Jesus. Key lessons learned from Zacharias, Elizabeth, & Mary. 42min
Luke 1c John & Jesus Born
Pastor Nelson
Luke 1:57-2:14
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The birth of John the Baptist & his naming. Zacharias can speak again & praises God ... fear throughout the land. Zacharias' filling of the Holy Spirit and his prophecy is written. Then we see the birth of the Christ Child & look at the social & cultural aspects of it while trying to understand the phrase "peace, goodwill toward men." 47min
Luke 10a Sending of The Seventy
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:1-16
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Luke 10:1-16 A continuation of last week (go back & listen to it!) of where we know how Jesus prepared His followers. This is tackle not touch football! (Hey it's Super Bowl Sunday) We continue to appreciate that it is ALL about God's "plan" & that we are simply a player used by God to affect HIS PLAN. His commission to "GO" is for EVERY Christian but we need to realize that is is not a cake walk. 1>we need partners 2>fierce opposition 3>travel light & depend on God 4>Time is limited 5>Depending on God to use others to support you 6>the message will be rejected 7>your obedience will be rejected & alienate others. 40min
Luke 10b The 3 Joys
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:17-24
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Luke 10:17-24 The 70 return with joy after going out to prepare the way for Jesus. It is the Joy of service, salvation, & Jesus' sovereignty. Satan is defeated & dethroned but the war is not over yet so we look at the Old & New Testament scriptures to see how it's going to play out. John 12:23-36, Rev 12:7-12, Isa 14:12-21, Ezk 28:11-19, Heb 11:35b-12:2, John 14:6, 1Pet1:10-12, Rev 20:11-15, Rev 21:5-8, Rev 22:12-21. 43min
Luke 10c The Lawyer's Surprise
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:25-37
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Luke 10:25-37 Even if you have doctorate in the law don't try to out smart Jesus. Commonly known as the parable about the Good Samaritan this truth teaching has a lot to say about all of us and the modern day church. Listen closely, is God speaking to you? Be ready for lots of page turning! Lk 5:20, 7:30&50, 8:48. Deut 6:5 Lev 19:18. Matt 22:37, Phil 3:7-11, ROM 8:2-4, Matt 5:17-20. What you are determines what you see, and what you see determines what you do! All of us are either takers or givers. Legalism & church ritual can't get you to heaven. God's heart is about compassion. 43min
Luke 10d Slow Down & Pray
Pastor Nelson
Luke 10:38 - 11:4
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Luke 10:38 - 11:4
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Luke 10:38 - 11:4 covers a lot of ground. What type of personality do you have? Are you good at putting first things first? The story of Mary & Martha really shines some important light on not only how we think but how we work. Then we go into Jesus example of how we should pray. Are we communicating with God in the "right way" or is there something deeper about prayer we need to know and practice. Have fun considering these hidden gems in Jesus teaching to us today. 45min
Luke 11b Why We Pray Contin.
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:14-23
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Luke 11:14-23 Jesus continues to tell us why it is important to always be in prayer. With more lessons to learn about the battle we are all engaged in this lesson continues as we go to some other scriptures: Eph 2:1-10 & 6:10-18. Satan is this world's temporary landlord and we are locked in his courtyard, but King Jesus is stronger and offers freedom from our plight. We end with Jesus' prayer for us! What encouragement. John 17:6-19. 40min
Luke 11c Religion vs Truth & Light
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:29-36
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Luke 11:29-36 Jesus is now really telling us the truth of who we really are & after doing 100's of miracles they still wanted more "signs". John 1:26-34. 2 Gentiles hear the message of God & the Jews don't. The Queen of Sheba & Jonah. Luke 8:16-18. Rom 1:18-23 & 2:4-11. We all have been shown the light - what will we do with it? But what about the religious leaders we follow? Legalism and religion sends people to hell where a relationship with the living loving God assures a place in glory. Challenging material for the Church and us as individuals. 41min
Luke 11e What's In You?
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:37-45
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Luke 11:37-45 Religion sends people to hell! Jesus is being very "hard" on the Pharisees & Lawyers for they have perverted the truth of God. Our background is Mark 7:1-9 & 14-23 this religious tradition is NOT the point. God looks at the heart. The Pharisee knew Micah 6:6-8, Malachi 3:8-10, Isaiah 1:10-20. Once again hard lessons about what is in our hearts. The woes pronounced here & next week to the Lawyers are a big lesson as to what God really expects & requires of us all. 44min
Luke 11a The Reasons for Prayer
Pastor Nelson
Luke 11:5-17
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Luke 11:5-17 Jesus now gives us 2 reasons as to why we need to be praying the model prayer.First of all He use the example of a friend. Secondly we hear about the big picture of how we are in a spiritual battle are there are only 2 teams; Satan's & God's. Heb 4:14-16 & 10:19-25, Acts 1:4, Jn 16:13, Jam 1:16-17, 2Cor 5:9-11, Lk 12:10. Major point is that The Spirit of Truth (the Holy Spirit) is our most valuable gift. More next week on this kingdom of Satan into which we are born. 38min
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EASTER SUNDAY April 12, 2020 Well, it has been a wild month with the corona 19 virus. We are all learning all types of new technology and stress relievers, while being separated. But this Sunday was our first ever 16 people joined together visually and verbally for a grand celebration of Christ's resurrection. Crazy stuff! More to the point, the message for today is centered on Luke chapter 12, and Jesus teaching us about what we really need to know concerning this troubled world that we live in. We are not the only folks who have been put to the test over the years. But we must remember that God's word is "eternally true" and there are better things to come for those who know him as Savior and Lord.. I pray today's message will bless you, and make you think about what is really important in this life. Please remember that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning in the end, the first and the last AND IN JESUS we will have peace, fulfillment, and happiness forever. 44min
Luke 12a Hypocrisy a Different Easter Message
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:1-5
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Luke 12:1-5 A different kind of EASTER message. We know in our trek through Luke that Jesus is about 2 weeks from the cross. His teaching & messages are more focused & critical to the general crowds as well as true followers. Glory lies on the other side of suffering must be remembered. But how do we get through today? Jesus continues to hit the established "church" & what is in the hearts of man. Matt 12:36-37, 23:13-29, Jn 8:41-47, Rom 1:18-20, 1Jn 1:5-10. Jesus paid the price of sin for us - do we live for the truth of that? 44min
Luke 12c Concerning $ and Things (part1)
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:13-21
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Luke 12:13-21 with insufficient time, this is just the "Intro" to this important & timeless question about MONEY & THINGS and "MOTIVES". AND next week we will take a deeper look into what Jesus had to say about worry, fear, & selfishness. Remember, you're safe only if your spiritual growth is faster than your money growth! As we start to look at the rich fool there are lots of lessons to learn, but we will have to do this in 2 parts. Question is "Have you learned to really trust God in ALL things?" and "What are your priorities in life?" 21min
Luke 12d $ Things & the Truths of Life (Part 2)
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:13-28
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Luke 12:13-28 Some review of last week, this lesson is too valuable to miss! Can we really see our selves from God's perspective? What is REALLY the most valuable? Matt 6:19-21; 1Tim 6:6-10,17-19; Jam 5:1-6. This is all about dependence & trust in God vs SELF interest. Seeing Hedonism. The last days warning 2Tim 3:1-4:5. Learning to live with the curse of material blessings & keep it all in perspective. Do you believe God's Word & His message - or are you trying to do it "your way". What has eternal value? 42min
Luke 12e The Vertical View
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:29-48
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Luke 12:29-48 Contains some good lessons on believing Jesus & developing a vertical view in this horizontal world. In addition to not worrying, we need to also not fear and not be selfish. Jam 1:6-11, Prov 13:7 & 30:8. Noting that Matt 6:31-34 says the same thing as Luke about seeking the Kingdom of God first & that God is going to give us all that we need (here & in heaven) we need to check our motives by looking at our friends,time, & cash flow. Then Jesus goes on to teach us about the faithful & the evil servants. Ended with a story about digging for gold. 48min
Luke 12f Jesus Brings Fire
Pastor Nelson
Luke 12:49-59
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Luke 12:49-59 First of all we honor all our veterans & those who fight & have sacrificed for freedom & truth. When Jesus said He came to send fire on the earth & He wishes it was already done! - what does that mean? This is not the warm, soft and fuzzy Jesus most people like to envision. Jesus is telling us STRAIGHT OUT judgement is coming. Division & strife has to be - because many people don't believe God or His truths & evil abounds. Why should we stay faithful? Luke 12:31-34, Matt 13:10-17 & 10:32-39. 2Peter 3:1-1-18. Hypocrites= double dealing deceivers, 2 Faced pretenders, dishonest play-actors. 1Cor 3:8-17, 2Cor 5:5-11, 1Thess 4:13-5:11, 2Thess 2:1-12. Rev 20:20-11-15, Rev 21:1-8. The end of the WAR is already won! May God help you finish well! 39min
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