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Galatians: The War Over You
Posted: 28 Mar, 2015 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you […]
Read More...Galatians: Freedom amidst Rules
Posted: 22 Mar, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
“You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” – Galatians 5:13 As Christians, we know that we are free, but also that we can’t just do whatever we want. We still have a set of rules that we […]
Read More...Galatians: No Longer Slaves
Posted: 15 Mar, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” -Galatians 5:1 Download
Read More...Galatians: Staying On Course
Posted: 08 Mar, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
How do people fall away from the faith? What is it about beliefs other than the truth that is so appealing? And how can we as Christians watch ourselves to keep from veering off course? Download Handout
Read More...Galatians: Sons and Heirs
Posted: 28 Feb, 2015 | Author: Troy Roberts
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you […]
Read More...Galatians: Grace Trumps Obedience
Posted: 21 Feb, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message we take a look at Galatians 3:15-25 and also at a bigger picture of the book. How does God really see you. When you sin, do you fall out of His grace? Is God always disappointed in you? We understand that we come to God by His mercy and grace, but it is […]
Read More...Galatians: Choosing the Life I Live
Posted: 01 Feb, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
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Read More...Galatians: Whose Message Do You Believe?
Posted: 25 Jan, 2015 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
In the second message of the Gospel of Grace series, we take a look at a dilemma which Paul faced during the writing of the book of Galatians. The message he was preaching was being contested by the message of the Judaizers. The Judaizers were preaching a message of salvation through the law and Paul was preaching the message of salvation through grace […]
Read More...Galatians: The Only Gospel
Posted: 17 Jan, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
This message starts our Gospel of Grace series going through the book of Galatians. It deals with Galatians 1:1-10 where Paul talks about the importance of not straying from the truth of the gospel. Have you ever wondered if all roads lead to heaven? This message will help you find the answer! Download Handout […]
Read More...John Olivas's Testimony
Posted: 11 Jan, 2015 | Author: John Olivas
Life’s a little messy. Even so, God’s grace is there for us. We all have success and failures and we need to keep reaching out to God and finding His grace in the midst of the struggle. Download
Read More...Tough Love
Posted: 04 Jan, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
To experience genuine love and deep relationships we have to make some tough choices in our own lives. As hard as that is, those decisions we make to be patient, humble, protective, trusting, and hopeful produce a love that is tough enough to last. Download Handout PDF
Read More...Pain’s Opportunity
Posted: 28 Dec, 2014 | Author: John Houser
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Download
Read More...Christmas Savior
Posted: 14 Dec, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” NIV Download
Read More...Approval
Posted: 07 Dec, 2014 | Author: Dove Cranson
All that we do tends to be influence by what others think of us. How can we shift our paradigm so that what really matters is what God thinks? Download
Read More...Killing to Live
Posted: 30 Nov, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Do you ever feel like there is something inside you that wants to control you and steer you down a bad path? That’s what the Bible calls the flesh, and it competes with every choice we make. It’s on ongoing struggle, but the Bible tells us how we can win out over the flesh. […]
Read More...Responding to God’s Presence and Work in my Life
Posted: 23 Nov, 2014 | Author: Troy Roberts
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among […]
Read More...Furthering the Gospel // Nate Saint
Posted: 09 Nov, 2014 | Author: Tom Schwieger
“If God would grant us the vision, the word sacrifice would disappear from our lips and thoughts; we would hate the things that seem now so dear to us; our lives would suddenly be too short, we would despise time-robbing distractions and charge the enemy with all our energies in the name of Christ.” – Nate […]
Read More...The Lord’s Other Prayer
Posted: 02 Nov, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
Jesus prayed for several things right before He was arrested. In this message we look to see what was on His heart, and how that relates to each of us as we strive to follow His will for our lives. Download
Read More...Tithe and Giving
Posted: 08 Mar, 2014 | Author: Steve Nelson
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” -2 Corinthians 9:7 Download Handout
Read More...Pizza Seminar - Abortion
Posted: 07 Oct, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
What does the Bible say about abortion?
Read More...Telling People about Jesus - Questions, Excuses, and Fears
Posted: 23 Sep, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
How can we share the good news of forgiveness and relationship with Jesus?
Read More...What the Bible Says about Divorce
Posted: 01 Sep, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
Divorce affects us all. Some of us may have been through it ourselves, or we may have come out of broken families. People in our church have been divorced and we all have friends and acquaintances who have been affected by it. So what does the Bible say? Is it ever permitted? Is remarriage allowed? […]
Read More...Pizza Seminar - Homosexuality and Tolerance
Posted: 12 Aug, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
Read More...Pizza Seminar - Are All Religions the Same
Posted: 29 Jul, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
Are all religions the same? Do all roads lead to heaven?
Read More...Amazing Faith: Prophecy
Posted: 10 Jul, 2011 | Author: Steve Nelson
The amazing prophecies in Scripture help us have confidence that the Bible is from God and not from the hands of men.
Read More...Developing Honesty and Character in Your Kids
Posted: 25 Apr, 2011 | Author: Steve Nelson
Community Parenting Seminar given at the Rio Church in 2011
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