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 […]
Read More...Posted: 29 Oct, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
God has given each of us amazing stories of how He has worked in our lives. Fear can keep us from telling people about these incredible events, and as a result, they miss out on learning from us and being encourage by what God has done in our lives. However, through him, we can be […]
Read More...Posted: 12 Feb, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
If those who speak are supposed to speak as if speaking the very words of God, how are those who listen supposed to listen? In faith, can we believe that God will speak to us through His Word, through worship, through others, and even through the sermons we hear? 1 Peter 4:11a If anyone speaks, […]
Read More...Posted: 30 Oct, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
Marriage is intended to be a beautiful life-long relationship. Unfortunately things don’t always go as God desires in our broken world. In this message we look at what the Bible teaches on divorce and remarriage from 1 Corinthians 7 and from the teachings of Jesus. Download Main Handout / Supplemental Reference on Divorce See also: Pizza Seminar: What the […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...Posted: 10 Jan, 2016 | Author: Dr. Michael Parsa
The Bible tells us that God calls his followers to obey himself and those in authority over us. But what is a Christian supposed to do when these two conflict with one another? What does true obedience to God look like anyway? What about the grey areas? In this message, Dr. Mike Parsa addresses these questions […]
Read More...Posted: 07 Nov, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
In this message, Steve speaks about the importance of discovering God through His Word. “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. […]
Read More...Posted: 05 Apr, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
The Bible tells us that we will reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7-9). It’s a basic concept that’s not too hard to understand. But why do some people do evil things and not seem to reap any negative consequences? And why is it that some people make the right choice and do not get a […]
Read More...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...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...Posted: 07 Apr, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Our culture is saying all kinds of things about gender and sexuality. This brings up lots of questions. Is gender just an arbitrary designation in our lives? Is it something that God intended? Does God want men and women to be different? Does God have different roles for us each to play? If we are […]
Read More...Posted: 12 May, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Colossians 1:10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way… NIV I recently started teaching ESL to Chinese kids online. When the students do a good job, I give them five stars. When I do a good job, the parents […]
Read More...Posted: 23 Jun, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Although many people have blamed religion for the oppression of women, the Bible has always placed an amazingly high value on women’s worth. From the very beginning, Scriptures say that both men and women were created in the image of God. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments the Bible directs men to honor women […]
Read More...Posted: 12 Aug, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
Read More...Posted: 07 Oct, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson
What does the Bible say about abortion?
Read More...Posted: 09 Feb, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
We can face our pain and find God in it.
Read More...Posted: 16 Feb, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
There is a HUGE blessing in having the oracles of God on any topic, and the words of God address all of our greatest areas of need.
Read More...Posted: 23 Feb, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
God speaks. His words have power. Will we listen and obey?
Read More...Posted: 08 Nov, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
All of the life we find in God starts with the gospel. The gospel is not just the get-out-of-jail-free card or the ticket to eternal life. Rather, it is a beginning point. A new connection with God. A seed that grows.
Read More...Posted: 22 Nov, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
We must refuse to be okay with the way things are. Jesus wants to bring people into life and out of death and darkness.
Read More...Posted: 29 Nov, 2020 | Author: Dove Cranson
The good news of Jesus is a joyful gift to receive. It is also a joy filled gift to share.
Read More...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?
Read More...Posted: 10 Jan, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
God is our AWESOME hero who has given life to dead things!
Read More...Posted: 17 Jan, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson
Walking with God is a vibrant, life changing journey with God Almighty. It is an ongoing relationship into a deeper knowing. We are each invited in.
Read More...Posted: 24 Jan, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
One of the ways we respond to God's love is that we love him back. Practically, we do this by giving him our lives.
Read More...Posted: 21 Mar, 2006 | Author: Steve Nelson
Memory Madness seminar - Originally given at a pastors conference in June 2005.
Read More...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...Posted: 26 Jun, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson
Understanding the love story of the kings helps us guard our most precious and life-giving relationship!
Read More...Posted: 08 Jan, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson
How does Jesus introduce his ministry? What can we learn about him?
Read More...Posted: 12 Feb, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson
What is gender? What does it mean to be male and female?
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