Search Results for: discipline and reward

Posted: 19 Dec, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Asking the "who" and "why" questions we'd ask any visitor gives us some important insights into Jesus as the Son of God, our Savior, and King.

Posted: 26 Dec, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

A lesson from David and Bathsheba on setting and maintaining a life-giving trajectory.

Posted: 02 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Responding well when caught in sin sets a life-giving course in both our human relationships, and our relationship with God. 

Posted: 09 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Confession and repentance are not bad. Rather, they restore Joy! This study through Psalm 32 will help us remember this life-giving principle.

Posted: 23 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

To do well in the Christian life, you have to believe, in faith, in what God has done for you. And you must sit in the finished work of God.

Posted: 30 Jan, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

God's incomparably great power is available for us, but we must come to the end of ourselves and trust in him.

Posted: 21 Mar, 2006 | Author: Steve Nelson

Memory Madness seminar - Originally given at a pastors conference in June 2005.

Posted: 04 Apr, 2011 | Author: Steve Nelson

Community Parenting Seminar given at the Rio Church in 2011

Posted: 25 Apr, 2011 | Author: Steve Nelson

Community Parenting Seminar given at the Rio Church in 2011

Posted: 06 Feb, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Those who have faith in him are examples of the wealth of his mercy, grace, and kindness for all future ages. 

Posted: 13 Feb, 2022 | Author: Blaise Nelson

Lessons from Daniel and Joseph's lives that help us set a good course so we can experience life even when hardship comes. 

Posted: 20 Feb, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

We are God's chosen and special people. We've gone from being swithout hope to being members of his household, citizens, and recipients of his promises.

Posted: 06 Mar, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

God has done amazing things for us and in us, and now he wants to do things through us. It is time to walk!

Posted: 13 Mar, 2022 | Author: Kevin Quinn

In Ephesians 4:17-32, we learn to change our lives by changing our thinking, our "clothes", and by acting according to who we are in Christ.

Posted: 20 Mar, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

Loving others is not just a matter of mustering up more strength to love, but rather, to allow God to love you, and then to love through you.

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. 

Posted: 27 Mar, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

We are children of the light and can live according to the change God has done in us!

Posted: 10 Apr, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

The key to walking in relationship with broken, sinful, and dysfunctional people, is to respond to Christ instead of to them. 

Posted: 24 Apr, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Sit Walk Stand part 13. What is spiritual battle and how can we stand strong in it?

Posted: 01 May, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Putting on the armor of God is not hard or mysterious. It is resting in what Christ has done for us and living accordingly.

Posted: 29 May, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

In the story of Hezekiah we find one of the most amazing answers to desperate prayers.

Posted: 05 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

There is much to learn about the unfathomable love, patience, and grace of God from this King of Judah!

Posted: 12 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

The story of Josiah helps us understand the importance and feasibility of setting and maintaining a life-giving course. 

Posted: 19 Jun, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

There is a richness of life available as we step out of the mad rush and cultivate an awareness of God Almighty. 

Posted: 26 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Understanding the love story of the kings helps us guard our most precious and life-giving relationship!

Posted: 10 Jul, 2022 | Author: Austin Curtin

Austin's testimony helps us learn how we can depend on God as our refuge in times of fear, struggle, and temptation.

Posted: 17 Jul, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

"Take the log out" is a teaching of Jesus that is sure to dramatically bless your daily life!

Posted: 24 Jul, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Being a disciple involves following. Jesus calls us to put into practice the things he teaches. 

Posted: 31 Jul, 2022 | Author: Dove Cranson

It might seem like the cause of anger is something outside of us, but really the cause of anger is inside of us. We need to address the inner root of anger with compassion and honesty.

Posted: 07 Aug, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus doesn't merely call us to forgive, but to have an attitude of ongoing and limitless forgivenss.