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Connecting with God

Connecting with God

Posted: 18 Nov, 2018 | Author: Troy Roberts

We accept Christ’s death on the cross as payment for our own sins we enter into an amazing relationship with our Father. Then what? What happens when we blow it, struggle, and doubt? This message looks at the examples of the prodigal son, David, and Peter to show the depth of God’s ongoing commitment and […]

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Be Loved

Be Loved

Posted: 23 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Did you know the most amazing being in the entire universe loves you?  Did you know He wants you to experience His love?

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Could God Ever Forgive Me

Could God Ever Forgive Me

Posted: 02 Aug, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

God forgave some of the nastiest people in the Bible. The compassion, mercy, and grace of God reach far even to the depths of our own sin.

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Galatians: Sons and Heirs

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 […]

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Know This Love 1: Sinner Lover (Luke 15)

Know This Love 1: Sinner Lover (Luke 15)

Posted: 13 Aug, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Ephesians 2:4-5 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved. NIV

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Knowing Jesus: A Son with his Spiritual Father

Knowing Jesus: A Son with his Spiritual Father

Posted: 21 Jun, 2015 | Author: Dove Cranson

“I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know […]

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Superman Shepherd King

Superman Shepherd King

Posted: 22 Dec, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

A better question than asking, “Who is Jesus to you?” is “Who is Jesus?”

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The Visitor

The Visitor

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.

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Know This Love 2: The Justified-Sinner Lover (Romans 5)

Know This Love 2: The Justified-Sinner Lover (Romans 5)

Posted: 20 Aug, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

If God loves sinners, what does he think of sinners who have been justified?

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Knowing God’s Will 6: Hearts on Course

Knowing God’s Will 6: Hearts on Course

Posted: 23 Sep, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

Proverbs 23:19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path. NIV11 Once, when I was a kid, my family went to church at a drive-in theater. My dad pulled up, put the speaker on his partially rolled-down window, and we quietly sat through the service. We were on vacation […]

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Not Just Robots

Not Just Robots

Posted: 26 Mar, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

Dove shares his conviction that the greatest aspiration in all of life is to know God.  God has sent his Son into the world to pay a price for us so that we can be with God.  Anyone who desires to come to God is welcomed into His family, through Christ.  In this relationship with […]

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Joe, Joey, and God by Joe Ortiz

Joe, Joey, and God by Joe Ortiz

Posted: 22 Aug, 2016 | Author: Joe Ortiz

Joe Ortiz tells the story of his son, Joey, who at ten months of age was diagnosed as having a seizure disorder. The ensuing months and years brought a lot of pain and hardship, but in the end, God met one of Joe’s deepest needs: to know God truly existed and cared. Download

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Prophecy by Steve Nelson – DTC/HSLT 2016

Prophecy by Steve Nelson – DTC/HSLT 2016

Posted: 30 Jun, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson

The Bible is full of amazing teachings about God’s love for people and His relentless pursuit of their hearts. In the culmination of His plan, He gave His special son to die on the cross so that our sins could be paid for. It’s an amazing story, but only if it is true. There are […]

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Jesus Friend of Sinners

Jesus Friend of Sinners

Posted: 23 Aug, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

Matthew 11:19 [Jesus said,] “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” (Parallel: Luke 7:34)

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New Life with Christ 5 - God the Magnificent Reveals Himself

New Life with Christ 5 - God the Magnificent Reveals Himself

Posted: 03 Jan, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

Jesus Christ the Son of God is the supreme authority above all.  Why would he come and give His life to bring our peace?

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Invitation

Invitation

Posted: 09 May, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. NIV

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Know This Love 3: Fully Son | Favorite Son (John 17:23)

Know This Love 3: Fully Son | Favorite Son (John 17:23)

Posted: 27 Aug, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

God loves us like his sons--even as his favorites!

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Know This Love 5: Loves Me (Galatians 2:20)

Know This Love 5: Loves Me (Galatians 2:20)

Posted: 10 Sep, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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The God Embrace 3: Demonstrative

The God Embrace 3: Demonstrative

Posted: 25 Feb, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

Romans 5:8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ESV In human relationships, when we assess someone’s love, we don’t just take their word for it. It is not enough. We consider a wide variety of factors. How have they treated us? How have […]

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Commands of Christ 4: Be Baptized

Commands of Christ 4: Be Baptized

Posted: 26 Nov, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

What does it look like to follow Jesus? In this message, Steve uses the story of Ruth to illustrate the devotion of a follower of Jesus. Ruth's heart was to follow Naomi into a completely new life. When we become Christians, we do the same. Baptism is simply our first step at following Jesus lead […]

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Too Smart for God?: A Higher Calling 2

Too Smart for God?: A Higher Calling 2

Posted: 25 Sep, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson

In a culture where intellect and worldly wisdom is praised, God’s wisdom is often neglected or belittled.  Many seem to think we have become too smart for God.  In this look at 1 Corinthians chapter 2, human wisdom is contrasted with the vast mystery of God’s wisdom.  The chapter lays out how God’s wisdom is […]

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I Will Trust in You

I Will Trust in You

Posted: 11 Aug, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

We have a faithful God who is always trustworthy! May we grow to trust Him more and more.

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Receiving Grace

Receiving Grace

Posted: 06 Oct, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson

Thanks be to God, His grace overcomes sin.

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The Lamb, Once for All

The Lamb, Once for All

Posted: 27 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

Christ died for sins once for all-one time for all time! He was the perfect sacrificed lamb to pay the penalty of our past, present, and future sins.

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New Life with Christ 14 - In the Kingdom of LIght

New Life with Christ 14 - In the Kingdom of LIght

Posted: 21 Mar, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson

What does it mean to live in the kingdom of light, no longer in darkness.

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Sit Walk Stand 2: Sit in the Finished Work of God

Sit Walk Stand 2: Sit in the Finished Work of God

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.

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High Calling Discipleship 17: Publicly Acknowledge

High Calling Discipleship 17: Publicly Acknowledge

Posted: 06 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we deal with feelings of shame and embarrassment and still make a stand for Christ?

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