Pastor's Blog Archive

9/16/2013 8:00:00 AM

Definitions of Heaven and Hell

Bob Nelson

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells a story that reveals where genuine believers and unbelievers go after they die.  Unbelievers go to a place of torment.  Their status in this life makes no difference at all.  Believers go to be with the Lord in a heavenly paradise.   Revelation 20-22 describes the eternal state of believers and unbelievers.  Unbelievers will be...

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8/29/2013 9:00:00 AM

Creation-How Did God Do It?

Bob Nelson

There is a popular view in the Christian community today that believes God created everything, but He used evolution to do it.  There is absolutely nothing in the creation account (Genesis 1-2), or other related Scripture, that would support this view.   Scripture clearly reveals how God created the universe and everything in it.  Notice five key observations from...

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8/16/2013 11:00:00 AM

In the Beginning

Bob Nelson

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”  Genesis 1:1   Although this is a very simple statement, it is also a comprehensive and remarkable statement.  Let me make several important observations about this proclamation.   1.    There are five categories that make up all reality.  All of them are included...

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8/6/2013 6:00:00 PM

How to Win Over Sin

Bob Nelson

When Jesus Christ saves a true believer from his sin, He does it completely.  He saves a Christian from the penalty of sin (Romans 3:24); the power of sin in daily living (1 Thessalonians 4:4); and one day, He will remove us from the presence of sin (Romans 8:32b). Right now we face a battle with sin on a daily basis.  That’s why we need to look at the Christian life as a...

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7/23/2013 9:00:00 PM

Dead Orthodoxy

Bob Nelson

Revelation 2:1-7.  The Lord Jesus, in His message to the church at Ephesus, commends them for their orthodoxy in their beliefs and ministry (vv. 2-3, 6).  But, He condemns them when He says, “You have left your first love” (v. 4).  That is, they were orthodox, but it had become a dead orthodoxy in their relationship with the Lord. Dead Orthodoxy is when a...

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7/9/2013 2:00:00 PM

What is Genuine Revival?

Bob Nelson

The subject of Psalm 85 is revival.  The psalmist asks the Lord, “Will you not yourself revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (v. 6) But, what is true, genuine revival?  Some Christians/churches think they are having revival because they are experiencing an increase in their numbers.  Others think revival has come because they were a part of a...

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6/24/2013 2:00:00 PM

When the Church Adopts the World's Standards

Bob Nelson

The number one problem in evaluating whether the ministry of a church is successful are the standards they are using in their evaluation.  Many church leaders are using the same standards the world uses to define success.   Four False Standards   1.  Size.  Mega churches who have thousands of people coming are considered the most successful...

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6/11/2013 2:00:00 PM

What Every Church Should be Devoted To

Bob Nelson

There are a lot of different opinions today in the church about what they should give their time and resources to.  Many churches tend to major on one or two ministries to the neglect of others. What ministries should a church be devoted to?  As long as a church goes by the opinions of their leadership and people, they will never find the answer to that question.  Once...

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6/4/2013 2:00:00 PM

Maintaining a Pure Heart

Bob Nelson

This is part two in some studies of Psalm 119.  In Matthew 15:8 (quoting Isaiah 29:13) Jesus said:  "This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far away from me."  The issue in living for Christ is the condition of our hearts.  That's why the Bible urges us to. Keep or watch over our heart with all diligence (Proverbs...

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5/27/2013 2:00:00 PM

How to be Blessed by the Lord

Bob Nelson

This is part one of some studies in Psalm 119. Psalm 119 is a giant among the Psalms and the longest chapter in the Bible (176 verses). There are eight names for the Word of God in this chapter.         (1)...

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