Posted: 01 Apr, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
1 Corinthians 5:7b For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. NIV The Passover is a celebration commemorating the last of the Egyptian plagues, when the judgement of God “passed over” the homes that had lamb’s blood on the door frames. In a similar way, Jesus, the Lamb of God, shed his blood so that […]
Read More...Posted: 18 Jun, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
The Christian life is not one of duty, obligation, and drudgery. Instead, it is a response to Him and what He has done for us. In the life of Zacchaeus we see that it’s a choice to live for the One we love! Download Handout: Blanks / No Blanks
Read More...Posted: 07 May, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
The religious leaders tried to trap Jesus by bringing before him a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. Would he withhold mercy and have her put to death, or would he show mercy and ignore the law? One response would put Jesus in a horrible light with the people, and the […]
Read More...Posted: 01 May, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Steve talks about how being involved in the church is a strategic part of our mission to advance God’s Kingdom. Church was never intended to be an event, but the church is Christ’s body, in a brotherhood expressed practically in deep and meaningful local relationships, and on mission like a spiritual army. Serving in […]
Read More...Posted: 16 Jun, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
God has given us all that we have and He allows us to honor Him by giving some back. And He blesses us in the process.
Read More...Posted: 06 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Two prophets. Two Commissions. Two responses. The lessons of Amos and Jonah give us insight into a dual response of love and duty that will help us overcome the reluctance we have with our own commission.
Read More...Posted: 24 Oct, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
What can we learn from David's response to intense persecution, shameful humiliation, and immense guilt?
Read More...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.
Read More...Posted: 24 Sep, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson
Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? NIV
Read More...Posted: 03 Mar, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that […]
Read More...Posted: 31 Jul, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
God has always loved people. People are the pinnacle of creation! We might think that we are too messed up for God to love us, but there are countless examples of God loving really messed up people. Throughout all of scripture, we see God trying to win the hearts of broken people. And we see […]
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