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1John 4b You Have Overcome the World
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:4-6
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1 John 4:4-6 Your belief in Jesus & who He is, determines what your belief in Christmas is all about. Are you believing in the "real" Jesus? Do you understand that through His strength & wisdom you can overcome any roadblocks this life might throw at you. A quick review then two exciting verses. Praying that every one has a very Merry Christmas Season, & that you will remember what Christmas is really all about. 34min
1John 4c Right Thinking for 2017
Pastor Nelson
1 John 4:7-11
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Sorry about the last 2 weeks but between the weather & medical problems it just wasn't meant to be. 1 John 4:7-11 sets the background for what must be remembered in this new year of 2017. I will cover many scriptures, so if you need a copy of my outline just let me know. I pray this "New Year" message is encouraging & informative. Remember it is time to pull out the old filter & put in a new one! 41min
1John 5a Confidence Cerainty Comfort
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:1-21
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1 John 5:1-21 Well, we are about to wrap up the letter of First John. What a wonderful study. The theme all along has been do you really understand what a Christian is and do you have confidence in your faith. The handout for this week covers the following topics: love equals obedience, the battle, calling God a liar, in Jesus alone, the narrow and only way, that you may know, prayers that get results, the death penalty, safe from harm, enemy territory, and the final warning. Please use the handout which is different than the sermon but covers many of the same areas in your personal study to understand the conclusion of First John. Three big areas: recognizing that many people are calling God a liar, this letter is written so that you can KNOW for certain where you stand, and watch out for the "idols" that sneak in to your life. Next week we will start into the Second Letter of John. 48min
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
1 John 5c Jesus Witnesses Our Assurance
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:10-13
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1 John 5:10-13 For many Christians & especially some new believers there may be some doubt as to what God has really done once someone accepts Jesus as Savior & Lord. Although we all go from baby steps to maturity, why can we trust in what Jesus has done for us? The 6 witness should be more than enough, but understanding what they mean will help. Faith is a gift from God but it is matured by believing what God's Word has said. We all need to learn to walk in the Words of Jesus & the Bible. God can not lie! Satan does constantly! Have you put your stake in the ground? 33min
1 John 5d What Can We Know for Sure (End of 1John)
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:13-21
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1 John 5:13-21 In Finishing up 1 John we end on the high note that Jesus is LIFE, anything else is a waste of time & energy. Do you believe God (the Creator of the universe) or the lies of the world (Satan's domain & your own idols?). John is saying to the believers in Jesus that there is a battle for men's minds going on & we need to decide "In whom do you believe?" Using a lot of quotes from other great Christian writers & many scriptures we are encouraged that our prayers are heard and our journey is secure in Jesus. Be encouraged that the love of God for you is beyond our grasp & HE knows our struggles but guess what - WE WIN! 43min
1 John 5b The Many Witnesses
Pastor Nelson
1 John 5:6-9
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1 John 5:6-9 In God's court of justice, the problem is not with the evidence or a lack of witnesses, the problem is the sinful unbelieving heart. In our lesson today we shall hear from 6 witnesses and witnesses within the witnesses. Using Scripture to confirm scripture & make it understandable we will see there is no reason to not accept Jesus as the Christ, the Messiah, the One sent to save us. This will help keep us strong in our faith & faithful to the end. Be sure to have pen & paper in hand as you listen. Many cross references are noted. 42min
1 Peter 1a Five Reasons for Hope
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:1-5
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1 Peter 1:1-5 Today's lesson has to do with life's trials and persecution. It is a fact that life is very difficult at times, and many followers of Christ have been ridiculed for their faith. So, can the Word of God and Jesus help us get through these hard times. ABSOLUTELY. The epistles of first and second Peter give us insights of how we should live to overcome the troubles of this world. Today, we will discuss five (5) reasons why the believers in Jesus Christ can choose HOPE rather than a feeling of despair and hopelessness. The choice of how you face your trials is up to you! When adversity strikes how are you going to respond? I pray that the peace of God from the God of peace and these spoken words and Scriptures will give you what you need to be in overcomer. 49min
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
Acts 13c Petrer's Preaches the Good News
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:3-25
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1 Peter 1:3-25 (from NLT) I know we are in Acts 13 but you heard me speak of how Paul & Peter were a lot alike; therefore we will be looking & hearing how Peter conveyed the "Good News" message. There are so many lessons here for the new listener as well as the experienced believer. I praise our Lord God for giving us a 1 chapter "summary" of the entire Gospel Message. If we could just capture this message & share it with people who are seeking God, it would pretty much answer most of their questions of what to believe & what to expect. 32min
1 Peter 1b Draw Close and Rejoice
Pastor Nelson
1 Peter 1:6-9
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1 Peter 1:6-9 Salvation is like a fiery furnace all believers must pass through is what I once wrote in my Bible. In our continued study about suffering and grief and trials; there are 3 reasons why we suffer grief here on earth. 1. So that one day we can rejoice greatly! 2. So we can prove the genuineness of our faith which is more precious than gold. 3. So our love for Jesus will be fully manifested with inexpressible joy and glory. I pray that during this message you will discover some things about your own faith in Jesus and come away with a better understanding of how to live in this fallen world. 49min
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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
1John3b Spiritual Children What's the Differance
Pastor Nelson
1John 3:10-17
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1John 3:10-17 What separates the children of God vs the children of the Devil? Practicing righteousness & love vs hate & destruction. God loves to bring light & life, satan brings darkness & death. Eph 5-1-7. Our Nation has been given "another" chance to live right & do right, will we? Pray for our new national leadership & it's time for each of us to step-up & serve the only One who can save our nation. 40min
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
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