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Four Possible Responses to the Gospel on The Parable of the Sower – Sermon – March 03 2013

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The Parable of the Sower – Mark 4:1-9

Whenever the word of God is preached, there are going to be different responses to it.  When you hear Pastor preach to you the word of God – what is your response to it?  How does it affect you? Does it change your life?  Does it affect you none at all?  Does if affect you little?  Does it change you much?

The sower in this parable is Jesus or anyone who preaches Jesus’s word, the Word of God. The seed in this case is the word that is preached.  The word of God is like a seed.  The seed falls into four (4) different soils in the story.  Birds, rocks, thorns and fruit affect the seed.

Listen to the 2-Part Video Sermon below, or the 1-Part MP3 Audio (both are below, Videos then Audio) , to determine how your heart is affected, and what this Parable means to us, as taught by Jesus.

Scriptures used in the church bulletin:

Psalm 92: 5-9, 12-15,  Isaiah 5: 1-7,  Hebrews 6: 1-12,  Mark 4: 1-9

Keywords: the hard heart , a shallow heart is the rocky soil, thorns are a crowded heart,

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The Parable of The Unworthy Servant – Palm Sunday – Sermon – March 24 2013

The Parable of The Unworthy Servant – Palm Sunday – Sermon – March 24 2013

Isn’t it Great, that God fulfills his word, by telling us 500 years ahead of time by the Prophet Zechariah, that Jesus would ride into Jerusalem on a Donkey, on a colt the foal of a donkey to be exact?    What does Jesus tell us in the Parable of the Unworthy Servant?  Does it have to do with our attitude as God’s Servants?  Why is this important for Jesus to teach us this – about humility?  Why does he speak so often about humiity in scripture?   Why is Pride so Dangerous?  What does it mean to be humble?

Listen for these questions and answers about “The Parable of The Unworthy Servant”, below in the 1-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below the video.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Zechariah 9: 9-10,  Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29,  Isaiah 52: 10-15,  Philippians 2: 5-11,  John 12: 12-19

Keywords: parables, parable, Palm Sunday, prophecy by Zechariah, pride, self exaltation, humility, arrogance, sinful nature, haughty spirit, pride is the mother of all sins, self help books, self esteem, self promotion, pride leads to destruction, humility goes before honor,

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MP3 Player - The Parable of The Unworthy Servant - Sermon - March 24 2013

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Evidence of The Resurrection – Sermon – March 31 2013

Evidence of The Resurrection – Sermon – March 31 2013

What are some of the arguments skeptics use against the proclamation that Jesus really rose from the dead?   Miracles can’t happen?     Shall we look at some of the proofs of the resurrection, and answer some of the arguments often posed by these skeptics and unbelievers, that don’t believer he rose from the dead?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Evidence of The Resurrection”, below in the 1-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below the video.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 118: 14-24,  Isaiah 44: 1-8,  1 Corinthians 15: 1-5, 12-21,  John 20: 1-10, 19-20

Keywords: Proof and evidence of the Resurrection, Scientific proof, Lee Strobel in the Case for Christ, a former non-believer in Christ, Josh McDowell

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MP3 Player - Evidence of The Resurrection - Sermon - March 31 2013

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What Happens When We Die – Sermon – April 07 2013

What Happens When We Die? – Sermon – April 07 2013

On the Last Day of the world, when Christ comes again to judge the earth, He will raise up our bodies from the grave, but in the meantime, what happens to us when we die?   What happens to our spirits, our souls at the time of our death?  What will we experience when that day comes for us to leave this world?  What do the world Religions say happens at death?

Listen for these questions and answers about “What Happens When We Die?”, below in the 1-part Audio or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below the Video.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Jonah 2: 1-10, 2 Corinthians 12: 1-8, Luke 16: 19 – 31

Keywords: Native American Indians, hindu, Muslim, Catholic, Protestant Christian, Atheist, death of a Christian, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Dr. Mary Neal, Heaven is for Real, Lazarus and the rich man, unbeliever and torment,

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MP3 Player - What Happens When We Die? - Sermon - April 07 2013

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Can God Even Forgive My Sins – Sermon – April 28 2013

Can God Even Forgive My Sins ? – Sermon – April 28 2013

When we repent of our sins, believe in Christ, seek to follow Jesus in all things, yet still some continue to live in guilt, doubt, shame despair, fear, in our relationship with God and each other, is that the life God has in mind for you in Christ according to scripture?  When we fall short with sin, do we ever ask, am I really in right standing with Him?  How could God be pleased with me?  Were the Sins of the Saints, worse than yours?  Did God forgive their sins?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Can God Even Forgive My Sins ?”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 65: 1-8,  1 Kings 8:33 -40, Ephesians 1: 3-10, Matthew 9: 1-8

Keywords: righteousness, peace, joy , loved loving , confident, superb peace victorious, happy, depressed, fearful , guilty happiness, forgiven, weak faith, conviction, strong faith, forgiveness of sins

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MP3 Player - Can God Even Forgive My Sins? - Sermon - April 28 2013

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Where to Find Joy in Life – Sermon – May 05 2013

Where to Find Joy in Life – Sermon – May 05 2013

Does God really want us to have joy in life?  Do you have a joy no one and nothing can ever take away from you?  Why is there not more joy in the world?  What about your despair and fear over your future?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Where to Find Joy in Life”, below in the 1-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below the video.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 4,  Isaiah 35: 1-10, 1 John 1: 1-4, John 16: 19-24

Keywords: sin brings sorrow, guilt, fear , loneliness, depression, anxiety and death, key: your joy in life is equal to your faith in the gospel, happiness in Christ and the Gospel, conviction, powerful prayer

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MP3 Player - Where to Find Joy in Life - Sermon - May 05 2013

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If God Is Good Why Is There So Much Evil In The World-03-10-2013

who-decides-god-or-satan-imageIf God Is Good Why Is There So Much Evil In The World? – 03-10-2013

Why is it Important for us to have a Godly, Biblical Understanding About Evil? Why God allows evil in the World?

Evil in the World, is not of God but is Satan’s work.

Listen for these questions and answers about “If God Is Good Why Is There So Much Evil In The World?”, below in the 1-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures listed below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Micah 7: 2-10, 2 Thessalonians 1: 3-12, Matthew 13: 24-30

Keywords:  the parable of the Wheat and the Tares, the field is the world, God is the farmer who owns that field, do not lose heart, do not lose courage, do not lose faith, do not lose zeal, suffering, evil in the world, why does God allow evil

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MP3 Player - If God Is Good Why Is There So Much Evil In The World - Sermon - March 10 2013

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Is God Still Angry With Me – Sermon – 03-13-2013

Is God Still Angry With Me? – Sermon – 03-13-2013

Does God have anger with us at times? Who can stand before it? Is God Loving, Anger, both? Is God provoked to anger, righteous indignation, by our sins and wickedness and unbelief? What hope do we have He is not angry with us when we consider OUR sins?  When you return to God, in repentance of sins, looking to Jesus, there is no more anger, no more wrath, only smiles and joy. Do you get this?  The Pharisees couldn’t get this or accept this.

Listen for these questions and answers about “Is God Still Angry With Me?”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures listed below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Isaiah 12:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32

Keywords: indignation, wrath, jealous God, parable of the Prodigal Son, repentance, repenting, repent, forgiveness of sins, confession and absolution

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MP3 Player - Is God Still angry With Me? - Sermon - March 13, 2013

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Are Natural Disasters Signs of God’s Judgement – Sermon – 03-06-2013

Are Natural Disasters Signs of God’s Judgement? – Sermon – 03-06-2013

Are natural disasters the result of a person’s sin?  Can we look at events like this and see God’s hand of judgment in it?  What about Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans – sinful city – Mardi Gras – known for sexual sin, sensuality, greed, voodoo?  What about the Tsunami in 2004, taking 250,000 in 14 countries?  Worshipers of idols and Muslims?  What about the Haiti earthquake which killed 1/4 of a million people?  Or Sept 11 2001?  Is it possible that people don’t suffer for their sin but for righteousness?

Listen for these questions and answers about “Are Natural Disasters Signs of God’s Judgement?”, below in the 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Ezekiel 33:7-20, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9

Keywords: Wrath, Rath, Judgement, God’s Judgement, Hurricane Katrina, Tsunami, sodom and gomorrah destruction of a city for their sins, ELCA church in Minneapolis for allowing homosexual man/men to be pastors and tornado ripped the steeple off the church,

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MP3 Player - Are Natural Disasters Signs of God's Judgement - Sermon - March 06, 2013

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The Parable of The Wedding Banquet – Sermon – 03-17-2013

The Parable of The Wedding Banquet – Sermon – 03-17-2013

Does God really indeed desire everyone in the world to be saved?  Everyone?  What is God’s heart towards the world?  What’s this parable about?  Who does God the King call and invite to the Wedding Feast of His Son?  Who are the group or race of people that the King invites first to the Wedding?  What’s the king’s reaction, when the people did not come to the Banquet?  How did God respond to their refusal to come to Him?  What group of people does the King invite next?  What is the “Wedding Garment” spoken of in the Parable?

Listen for these questions and answers about “The Parable of The Wedding Banquet”, below in the 1-part Video or 1-part MP3 Audio Sermon below.

Scriptures will be listed below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon:

Psalm 45: 2-7, 10-11, 13-17,  Isaiah 62: 1-7,  Revelation 19: 6-9,  Matthew 22: 1-14

Keywords: patience, pleading, forbearance, kindness, sent more servants who are the prophets, Righteousness, gentiles, jews, parables, parable

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MP3 Player - The Parable of The Wedding Banquet - Sermon - March 17, 2013

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