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Mark 13a Jesus & Disciples Looking at the Temple
Pastor Nelson
Mark 13:1-2
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Mark 13:1-2 Because our "before the sermon" Bible Study took 1 hour&15 minutes, today's sermon will be short. We looked at two areas. Congress bill HR 4760, which was just introduced, would require "everyone" to receive an implanted biometric National ID Card (microchip). In just a few days it had over 70 cosponsors. This chip would be required to hold a job, have a bank account, & more. The second topic, was a discussion on God's detailed revelation of how the "Menorah" is related to the 66 books of our Bible. Absolutely fascinating. I have handouts on both of these topics should you wish to receive them email or text me. Here are two YouTube videos that will help explain the meaning of the Menorah. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggZfDaMUWhE & www.youtube.com/watch?v=LufsjQqYx-U In today's sermon you're going to get a little background and an introduction to Jesus teaching his disciples on the Mount of olives a few days before his crucifixion. We will cover more next time, & get to the topics of the rapture, the second coming, the current and future events Jesus said were coming. Don't miss it. 25min
Mark 12d The Widow's Mites
Pastor Nelson
Mark 12:41-44
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Mark 12:41-44 In order to tie things together I must repeat a little bit of what you learned last week. Today we are looking at every person's purpose in life & what it has to do with the Word of God & our eternity. We will examine our relationship with, & our trust in God. We have two examples here, the Scribes (religious leaders) & the destitute widow. We are going to talk about "religion" & our trust in God and his provision for our lives. Ask yourself, do I really understand the purpose of giving to the Church. Hopefully, by the time we're done you will have a greater appreciation for what the Scriptures say about where our hearts are. 44min
Mark 12c The Lord said to my Lord
Pastor Nelson
Mark 12:35-40
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Mark 12:35-40 In today's teaching, we need to go back for just a bit to understand how Jesus set up the scribes and Pharisees in the temple to be admonished. Remembering that the Bible is one book not 2, we need to take a look at Psalms 110 & some historical background. We also need to remember to be careful who we are listening to for our spiritual input, as these temple guys weren't doing so hot. I had really planned on going much further today, but at 6 AM the Lord slowed me down a lot and said I needed to explain these things first before we got to the widow's mite & the Mount of Olives teaching. God is so good! I pray you are blessed by today's teaching. 39min
Mark 12b Jesus Challenged 3 Times
Pastor Nelson
Mark 12:13-34
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Mark 12:13-34 What a beautiful study of Jesus being challenged 3 times by the leaders of the temple and the Jewish religious philosophies of His day. So plainly these leaders just did not get the Old Testament Scriptures or the Power of God. The Mosaic law & the temple had become something completely unacceptable to God. I hope you will get a new appreciation of how the New Testament complements the Old & and how God's call for a relationship with sinful man has never changed. One major point, the 10 Commandments are not "ten" but actually "one". It's all about our relationship with God and our fellow man. 48min
Mark 12a Jesus Authority Questioned
Pastor Nelson
Mark 11:27 - 12:12
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Mark 11:27 - 12:12
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Mark 11:27 - 12:12 On this the last day of 2017, the windchill is 17 below zero. Brrrrr. Have you ever questioned the authority of Jesus? The religious leaders of Jesus time did, and it's a fascinating story. It proves once again that God's eternal plans have not changed, will not change, and HE tells us in advance what His plans are. BUT, we need the Spirit of God in us & His precious Word to understand and know what He is doing. Please know that Jesus holds you tightly in His hands & with Him we can do everything He wants us to do. May you all have a very blessed new year in Christ Jesus our Lord. 38min
Mark 11 Christmas Assurance of Fact
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Christmas is a great time to be totally assured in "the facts" that Jesus really did come to prove God's love and faithfulness. If you want the handouts that accompanied this sermon please just contact me. Although Jesus was born as a baby, He indeed was the promised Messiah. But many have a hard time accepting this reality. I am praying this message today will give you an insight as to the proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He is, God in the flesh. It has been said "Anyone who rejects Christ as the son of God is rejecting a fact, proven perhaps more absolutely than any other fact in the world." It is a mathematical impossibility to discount even eight of the prophecies concerning Jesus birth and heritage. So where does one stand who refuses to accept the undeniable truth? 40min
Mark 11 c2 Understanding The Fig Tree
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Mark 11:14 In a way I'm sorry that I am not more conventional. But God has laid on my heart to teach hard truths that are NOT the usual "milk" given to everyday folks in Christianity. I feel like a voice crying in the wilderness. There are so many things going on right now that as followers of Christ you need to be aware of. My job as a pastor is not to lessen the pain that you must go through in this life, but to teach you how to endure and overcome through the promises of God. today's quick Scripture lesson was different than I thought it would be, we primarily focus on John 15:1-15. Please hear the spirit of God. 19min
Mark 11c1 currrent events
Pastor Nelson
Current Events
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I know this is slightly different, but this week we will have two parts to the teaching. There are so many things going on with prophecies being fulfilled, that you need to be aware of what Scripture says about the times in which we are living. Please pray that I will be counted as a "watchmen on the wall" and bring to you the information that makes you understand what God is doing in these days. It is so exciting, to know that God's word is being totally and completely fulfilled just as he has penned through his prophets of old. 26min
Mark 11ba Washington's Fight 12-25-1776
Pastor Porter
Am. History
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Pastor Hayden Porter presents few short biblical facts. And then a short history of what happened during Christmas 1776 and the fight for freedom for our nation. Gen. George Washington (one of our greatest ever generals) because of his faith in God and dedication to the purpose of "freedom for all" fought a fight that we should never forget. I'm sure many prayers were said by all in those days. God's ultimate will ultimately prevailed (after many miracles) to create a new nation under God, and our understanding HIS precepts that helped form the very fabric of this nation. 22min
Mark 11b Preview of Next week
Pastor Nelson
Mark 11:15-26
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Mark 11:15-26 Well we have had a great history lesson. Thank you Pastor Hayden Porter. Thinking about what Pastor Porter has shared & the lesson for today, I know prayer and faith in God was a huge part of what was going on back in 1776. We all must know that our faith in God is essential along with understanding his precepts. Next week we will talk more about the will of God, our responsibility to be productive, and what it takes to have our prayers answered. So today I'm going to give you just a slight preview of what we are going to cover next week. 15min
Marl 11a Jesus at Jerusalem
Pastor Nelson
Mark 11:1-11
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Mark 11:1-11 As Jesus comes into Jerusalem with his disciples, there are some interesting lessons to be learned in these few versus. How the beginning of the week can fulfill so many prophecies, and bring about so much joy and by the end of the week, end up with six trials over no guilt found and yet condemned to crucifixion. You may not have thought of some of these minor details, but they do remind us who we are & who Jesus is. The Old & New Testament perfectly complement each other. What would you have thought about the happenings going on around you in those days? 40min
Mark 10d Servanthood & Blind Eyes
Pastor Nelson
Mark 10:35-52
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Mark 10:35-52 In today's lesson, we learn about servant leadership and blind eyes seeing from the heart. James and John were part of the inner circle of Jesus yet they sought powerful positions because of self-centeredness. Have you considered what it costs to follow Christ? Verse 45 is a key verse in Mark & marks a turning point. Bartimaeus saw the Messiah with blind eyes and a pure heart. His cries made Jesus standstill. The Old Testament and the New Testament both tell the same story about where we should be coming from and headed toward. Thankfulness is a huge part of being a Christian. 48min
Mark 10c Child Like Faith
Pastor Nelson
Mark 10:13-31
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Mark 10:13-31 These scriptures flow together so easily. God's lessons are so simple if we are able to hear what He is saying. Childlike faith is essential to inherit eternal life. Adult self-sufficiency must cease when we are talking about the Kingdom of God. Who would dare to hinder a child coming to know God? We can intellectually understand God's commandments and yet miss the heart of the issue! All the things that adults usually strive for are useless in obtaining eternal life. An inheritance is given and not earned, it can only be accepted as a gift. This was & is a key lesson for the disciples as well as you, all the principles still apply. Will you hear the Holy Spirit today? 46min PS A shocker "Why does God allow the wicked to prosper?"
Mark 10b Marriage & Divorce
Pastor Nelson
Mark 10:1-12
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Mark 10:1-12 Marriage and divorce is a difficult topic to preach on (because some may be offended on what is about to be said). So we need to stick with what the Bible says in both the Old Testament and the New Testament to get a proper perspective. Two thoughts-marriage is not about making you happy, & marriage was meant to be a picture ( a flag, or symbol) about God's love and commitment to you. There may be some hard things in this sermon to accept in our politically correct society, but God's truths are forever right and proper. Please open your mind to what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us today, just like He did to God's chosen people in Old Testament times. 49 min
Mark 10a Obey God OT & NT Say Same Thing
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Several OT & NT texts. God the Father & Jesus the Son, have been saying the same thing throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Hear Me & obey Me & and it will go well for you. God has always kept his promises. Israel has a promised land and his people were returned to it. God is over individuals, countries, and the world. We can stay within the will of God and experience His love and peace when we learn and honor His Word. Ja 1:21, Jer 26:12-13 & 38:20, Deut 6:12 & 7:12, Deut 28:1, Neh 1:5 & 8-9, 1John 2:1-6. 44min
Mark 9c Being Child Like With Jesus
Pastor Nelson
Mark 9:30-50
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Mark 9:30-50 We start with a scripture from Jeremiah 23 & a warning to those who speak in the name of the Lord. It will make sense as we go on. In Mark 9 Jesus is hitting 3 main points (a) we must be like children in our relationship with Him (b) there are strong words concerning our relationship with other believers & the teaching of new or immature believers (c) we need to examine ourselves for the sins that need to be cut out of our lives. God as the perfect loving father wants a simple relationship with us - He loves us & provides for us. He simply wants us to be obedient children. 46min
Mark 9b Belief and Doubt
Pastor Nelson
Mark 9:14-29
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Mark 9:14-29 Can a believer have doubts - absolutely! Does God ever get frustrated with us? Is there anything we can do to help our faith? Why is it important to ask God for help? Unbelief has no power. Our power failure is directly linked with our prayer failure. Lots of different Bible verses today! Some big lessons in Jesus healing the deaf-mute boy and casting out the evil spirit. We fail for exactly the same reasons the disciples failed in this simple task. We need to recognize the power of God is not limited by our circumstances. We need to pray like the boys father, "Lord I believe; help my unbelief!" 47min
Mark 9a Peter Blows It Twice
Pastor Nelson
Mark 8:31 - Mark 9:13
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Mark 8:31 - Mark 9:13
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Mark 8:31 - Mark 9:13 You have to love the Apostle Peter. Here were going to see him blow it twice. Repeating slightly, verses 31 through 33 reveal why it was so important for Jesus to get to Jerusalem. But then comes a big lesson, we need to understand what it means to pick up our cross daily. Then we will look at the Transfiguration of Jesus and why it was so significant. People today still have a hard time understanding exactly who Jesus is. Don't be too hard on the disciples for not understanding, frequently we don't understand totally what Jesus did and meant too. We all are a lot like Peter. 44min
Mark 8b 3 Stages of Spiritual Sight
Pastor Nelson
Mark 8:22-33
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Mark 8:22-33 Today as we see how Jesus healed the blind man at Bethsaida we can make some parallels with ourselves. How clear is our vision as to who Jesus really is & what He can do? The old testament told us about the coming "Savior, Anointed One, Healer, Judge, & THE New Covenant"; so why was The "Son of Man" so hard to recognize? And the BIG QUESTION: Who do YOU say that this "Jesus the Christ is?" And why is this is important?? What does the OT and Jesus in the NT say about himself? We need to see more clearly! 44min
Mark 8a I Can't Remember What Happened
Pastor Nelson
Mark 8:1-15
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Mark 8:1-15 Today Jesus has to show the Disciples once again Who He Is by the feeding of the 4 thousand. They didn't get it the first time because of their hard hearts. It is amazing how slow we all are in comprehending the Deity of Jesus. I'm so glad when I don't "get it" that God is patient with me! We also hit on the fact that the miracles and wonders of Jesus don't cause a non-believer to have a "life saving epiphany" but they do help the "believer's" faith. 40min
Mark 7b Jesus Heals Again & The Bible
Pastor Nelson
Mark 7:24-37
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Mark 7:24-37 Today's lesson will be in two parts: first looking at Jesus healing at a distance and then His healing the deaf-mute. This concludes Mark chapter 7. Next we will talk about "The Bible", and the importance of regularly reading God's Word for yourself! There is a general dryness among Christian believers reading, on a daily basis, God's Word. I don't want to "beat on the sheep" because I know some of you are in the Word daily, however, so much can be gained from the consistent reading of God's Word we need to at least address this subject briefly. Do you commune with God daily by reading and meditating on His Word? Think about this, the Creator of the universe wishes to speak to YOU personally through "His Recorded Words"!! - so are we taking time to listen to Him? It's difficult I know, but don't we owe Him at least some time to speak to us? There are 5 main themes God has been sharing with us for at least 4000 years - will you pick up on these, study them out, & make them your own? 48min
Mark 7a Traditions vs Hearts
Pastor Nelson
Mark 7:1-23
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Mark 7:1-23 Today's lesson deals with our proper thinking of how we can please God & serve Him. Is it really about rituals & rules; or is it more personal than that? Are our traditions from and about God, or man? As Jesus teaches here it really is more about a heart issue than anything else. Using some Old Testament scriptures the Pharisees should have understood this, but then His disciples didn't get it either. After all these years mankind seems to be stuck in the same old rut. So we need to learn some major lessons on what God expects from us. 46min
Mark 6e Jesus Comes Walking on the Water
Pastor Nelson
Mark 6:45 - 7:3
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Mark 6:45 - 7:3 Jesus proves Himself to be God in 3 miracles immediately after feeding the "10,000", but the disciples still don't get it although amazed. Just like today Jesus has a hard time teaching us when we have hard hearts. Remembering Old Testament scriptures should be enough but if we don't read our Bibles & know what it says we can't readily see the connection. The Word of God is vital but then we see the "Traditions of Men" taking over what we really need to know & understand. 46min
Mark 6d Feeding the 5000+
Pastor Nelson
Mark 6:35-44
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Mark 6:35-44 Today we learned some lessons about God's creative miracle problem-solving. Jesus was full of compassion and taught them many things, but the crowd of possibly10,000 also needed to be fed. This account is in all four Gospels therefore it must be important. Did the people there really understand what was being taught to them about the kingdom of God and who Jesus is? The disciples didn't even get it! Jesus is the living bread of life. We have lots of handouts on the coming solar eclipse. If you're interested please let me know and consider helping to support this Internet ministry. 44 min
Mark 6c Jesus Teaches & Looking UP for the Signs
Pastor Nelson
Mark 6:30-34
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Mark 6:30-34 Jesus teaches His Disciples to: come aside, in a quiet place, & rest - while seeking God's wisdom. Today we discuss some fascinating details about the Aug 21st Great American Solar Eclipse. A once in a life time event. The handouts are especially valuable so please contact me if you didn't get them. We are living in completely unique times that you should be more fully aware of. God is good in revealing His Love, Power, Forgiveness, Judgement & Majesty. But we must study to understand the times and signs least you be caught unaware! 48min
Mark 6b John the Baptist Beheaded
Pastor Nelson
Mark 6:14-29
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Mark 6:14-29 In this week's lesson we see how Godly correction can sometimes bring hatred and even murder. A guilty conscience can cause problems. As we learn about Herod's family and their actions there can be several lessons learned. It is still true today that just and holy people sometimes lose their lives due to the actions of the ungodly. BUT to those of us who have a personal relationship to God through Jesus Christ there is no fear of death. 39min
Mark 6a Jesus Marveled at Their Unbelief
Pastor Nelson
Mark 6:1-13
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Mark 6:1-13 Today we once again seeing Jesus going after the lost people of His home town. It is difficult to battle "unbelief". Even after all Jesus miraculous healings and the casting out of demons and speaking with the authority of God, His own home town people didn't want to accept Him as the Messiah. Unbelief is a powerful force that blinds us to the truth, and robs us of hope. Even so, we see Jesus sending out the 12 to spread the good news. 40min If you enjoy this internet ministry please consider helping us to keep these messages on the net. Thank you and may God bless your giving.
Mark 5b Jesus Has Power & Pitty
Pastor Nelson
Mark 5:21-43
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Mark 5:21-43 Today we see Jesus being totally accessible being completely unflappable and exhibiting mercy, sensitivity and compassion. He is the one who has conquered all the things that plague us, and yet He TOUCHES us one-on-one in our time of need. In the lessons learned from His healing the woman with the issue of blood and bringing the little girl back to life there are some cool lessons to be learned about faith and trusting the creator of the universe who knows us individually. 41min PS- if you are listening to this sermon online please consider supporting our ministry by mailing any offerings that God leads you to give to Calvary Chapel Sheridan PO Box 1063, Sheridan, WY 82801. If you wish to receive the handout of 30 people Jesus touched in NT Scripture, just email me at nanelson@fiberpipe.net.
Mark 5a Jesus shows the values of a man
Pastor Nelson
Mark 5:1-20
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Mark 5:1-20 Jesus without words shows us the value of a man. In this lesson we will get some needed background about what satan & his demons are all about. In stark contrast Jesus shows His power & love. As followers of Christ we need to understand that the end is already foretold & as this world continues to get worse & more deprived we can bring hope and healing and deliverance to those whom satan has bound. 43min
Mark 4b Let Your Light Shine
Pastor Nelson
Mark 4:21-41
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Mark 4:21-41 Today in these 5 teachings of Jesus we learn some key life lessons. In a 3 point summary the key words are listen, learn, be obedient! We live in strange times but it is not so different than in Jesus day. Each of us need to examine our own personal "walk & talk" as a Christian. Jesus puts together some really important points in these few verses. Prayerfully this lesson will help you understand what we all need to do to help scatter the good seeds of the positive good news that Jesus was teaching. Remember - God is responsible for the growth, but our job is to help light the way for others. 41min
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