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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches on 1 Kings 9: 1-28 “The Stipulations” on 11-4-26 for our Wednesday night study.

God meets Solomon a second time and shares the covenant blessings along with the covenant warnings.

Completing works of God does not mean that we have completed obedience and have no more to learn.

Solomon learns the foundations of giving. Giving to God and giving to others. Not just giving to God and people what you desire but what gifts that declare knowledge of them. Give to God what He desires. Love expressed through abiding and obedience.

Giving gifts to people that expresses knowledge of them

Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches on Mark 14:42-52 Surrender to Suffering (7

truths of suffering as we see Jesus surrendering to His Father's will .... not to His enemies on 11/1/2026 for our Sunday service.

Mark 14:42-52

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

42 "Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."

Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus

43 And immediately, while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now His betrayer had given them a signal, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him and lead Him away safely." 45 As soon as he had come, immediately he went up to Him and said to Him, "Rabbi, Rabbi!" and kissed Him. 46 Then they laid their hands on Him and took Him. 47 And one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 48 Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? 49 "I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled." 50 Then they all forsook Him and fled.

A Young Man Flees

51 Now a certain young man followed Him, having a linen cloth thrown around his naked body. And the young men laid hold of him, 52 and he left the linen cloth and fled from them naked.

These events that the outside world may look at with an appearance of weakness becomes an event where we witness absolute power of the will of submission.

Jesus has surrendered to His Father will… not His enemies

Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through 1 Kings Chapter 8: The Shekinah: Desiring Gods presence on 10/28/2026 for our Wednesday service.

Finding true mental peace during hard times begins when we realize that God never abandons us in our weakness. In this verse by verse study of First Kings 8, Pastor Lowell Nelson explores Solomon dedicating the temple, revealing the wonder of God's dwelling presence and unshakeable covenant faithfulness.

SERMON OVERVIEW

When life feels overwhelming and personal failure brings anxiety, Scripture reminds us that the Creator of the universe actively seeks relationship with His people. Walking through First Kings 8, this message unpacks the arrival of the Ark of the Covenant, the cloud of God's glory filling the sanctuary, and Solomon's profound prayer of dedication. God does not demand perfection before drawing near; instead, He invites us to surrender the plagues of our own hearts. Through genuine repentance, we receive lasting forgiveness, discovering the spiritual strength to walk in daily obedience to His Word.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Introduction to 1 Kings 8

04:05 - Desiring the Presence of God

07:35 - 1 Kings 8:23-30: God's Supremacy

18:50 - 1 Kings 8:1-11: Ark Brought to the Temple

29:30 - The Shekinah Glory Fills the House

31:25 - 1 Kings 8:12-21: The Sure Word of God

40:10 - 1 Kings 8:22-30: Solomon's Supplication

48:20 - 1 Kings 8:31-40: The Plague of the Heart

56:55 - 1 Kings 8:41-53: Prayer for the Captive

01:07:30 - 1 Kings 8:54-61: Kneeling in Humility

01:13:30 - 1 Kings 8:62-66: Celebration and Sacrifices

CONCLUSION

God has loved you with an everlasting love, and not one word of His good promises will ever fail. As Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches, a surrendered heart finds rest by trusting His grace rather than human effort. How has experiencing God's faithful presence brought peace to your heart recently? Share your thoughts below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"Blessed be the Lord, who has given rest to His people Israel, according to all that He promised. There has not failed one word of all His good promise, which He promised through His servant Moses." 1 Kings 8:56

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through Numbers Chapter 18: The Structure of Selection on 10/26/2026 for our Monday Upper Room Bible Study.

https://ebible.com/nkjv/numbers/18

In a world driven by self-promotion, Numbers 18 reveals the quiet strength of walking in God's divine calling. In this chapter study, Pastor Lowell Nelson explains how God establishes the priesthood to protect His people, turning overwhelming anxiety into enduring spiritual peace.

SERMON OVERVIEW

When fear and panic took hold of Israel following the rebellion of Korah, the people cried out in despair, wondering how anyone could survive in the presence of a holy God. Numbers 18 provides God's definitive answer. By establishing the priesthood and the ministry of the Levites, the Lord provided an appointed buffer between sinful man and His holy dwelling. Pastor Lowell Nelson outlines the structure of selection, showing how God charges Aaron and his sons with sacred stewardship. Although denied an earthly land inheritance, the priests received the greatest portion of all: the Lord Himself. This Old Testament system points directly to Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, who secures our access before God and provides our eternal inheritance.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Numbers 18: The Structure of Selection

05:35 - Numbers 17 Review: Panic of the People

12:55 - Numbers 18:1-7: Calling and Stewardship

20:00 - Holiness, Reverence, and the Sanctuary

26:30 - The Serious Standard of God's Presence

31:30 - Numbers 18:8-14: Sacred Provision for Priests

39:15 - Portions from the Most Holy Offerings

46:55 - Numbers 18:15-19: Redemption of the Firstborn

51:40 - Numbers 18:20: The Lord Is Your Inheritance

58:35 - Numbers 18:21-24: Tithes Given to the Levites

01:02:15 - Numbers 18:25-32: A Tithe of the Tithe

CONCLUSION

God never leaves His people to wander in fearful uncertainty, but faithfully provides the shelter and grace we need to draw near. As Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches, the Lord is our ultimate provider and eternal portion. How has trusting God's provision brought peace to your heart during uncertain times? Share your thoughts or prayer requests in the comments below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"Then the Lord said to Aaron: 'You shall have no inheritance in their land, nor shall you have any portion among them; I am your portion and your inheritance among the children of Israel.'" Numbers 18:20

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches on Mark 14:32-42: The Surrender of the Son on 10/25/2026 for our Sunday message.

Mark 14:32-42

Jesus Prays in Gethsemane

32 Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. 34 Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch." 35 He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will." 37 Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? 38 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 39 Again He went away and prayed, and spoke the same words. 40 And when He returned, He found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what to answer Him. 41 Then He came the third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 "Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."

Finding true mental peace during hard times begins when we stop demanding instant escape and choose to trust God in the wait. Join Pastor Lowell Nelson as we study Jesus in Gethsemane, discovering how yielding our anxiety to our sovereign Father transforms emotional exhaustion into deep spiritual strength.

SERMON OVERVIEW

When painful circumstances strike, our immediate human reaction is to ask God for quick deliverance. Yet, through Christ's surrender in Mark 14, Scripture reveals that profound spiritual victory often comes through enduring the pressing of life. True biblical authority does not mean commanding God to remove every hardship, but receiving supernatural power from the Holy Spirit to walk through trials for His eternal glory. By examining Jesus facing sorrow and submission, you will discover how to exchange frantic anxiety for calm endurance, learning that purposeful delays in answers never mean a lack of divine love.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Mark 14:32: The Surrender of the Son

04:05 - Luke 22:39-46: Earnest Prayer in Agony

07:19 - Matthew 26:36-46: Three Seasons of Prayer

12:18 - Mark 14:32: Authority in Suffering

16:13 - John 11:1-15: Purpose in God's Delays

21:05 - John 11:17-27: Life in the Waiting

25:14 - John 10:17-18: The Power to Lay Life Down

27:36 - John 19:7-11: Pilate and True Authority

32:04 - Mark 14:32-34: Sorrow in Gethsemane

38:37 - Mark 14:35-36: Not What I Will

45:02 - Psalm 22:1-22: Prophecy and Vindication

49:07 - Isaiah 53:4-10: Sufferings of the Servant

54:19 - Mark 14:36: The Cup of Judgment

59:45 - Mark 14:37-40: Watch and Pray

1:04:04 - Mark 14:41-42: The Hour Has Come

CONCLUSION

Surrendering daily anxiety to God requires choosing faith over human control. Let this practical study from Pastor Lowell Nelson encourage you to lean on the Holy Spirit today. What specific burden or waiting season are you surrendering to the Lord right now? Share your thoughts and prayer requests below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

He said, Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me, nevertheless not what I will, but what you will. Then he came and he found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, Simon, why are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Mark 14:36-38

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through 1 Kings Chapter 7: The Splendor for our Wednesday service.

https://ebible.com/nkjv/1kings/7

When life decisions feel overwhelming, human wisdom falls short and only God can establish lasting purpose and peace. In this verse by verse teaching through 1 Kings 7, Pastor Lowell Nelson explores the royal palaces, government halls, and sacred temple furnishings crafted during the reign of King Solomon.

SERMON OVERVIEW

We often wrestle with anxiety when our surroundings feel chaotic, but Scripture reminds us that God is a Master Architect who works with intentionality, order, and care. Surveying Solomon's thirteen-year building project, from the House of the Forest of Lebanon to the massive bronze pillars and golden furnishings of the sanctuary, this message highlights how every detail pointed toward God's glory. Through gifted artisans like Huram of Tyre, God brought Jew and Gentile together to build a place of holy worship. In the same way, the Lord takes our ordinary lives, refines our rough edges, and shapes us into living testimonies of His strength, unity, and grace.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Introduction to 1 Kings 7

03:55 - 1 Kings 7:1-5: The Forest of Lebanon

09:40 - The Hall of Pillars and Judgment

13:30 - 1 Kings 10:16-21: The Golden Shields

21:40 - Costly Stones and the Great Court

24:25 - 1 Kings 7:13-14: Huram the Artisan

30:50 - 1 Kings 7:15-22: Jachin and Boaz

44:40 - 1 Kings 7:23-26: The Sea of Bronze

47:00 - 2 Chronicles 4: Purpose of the Lavers

54:45 - 1 Kings 7:27-39: Ten Bronze Carts

01:04:20 - 1 Kings 7:48-51: The Golden Vessels

01:08:00 - God's Design for the Church

CONCLUSION

God never builds carelessly, and not a single part of your life is outside His sovereign design. As Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches, the Lord desires to establish our lives in His divine strength rather than our own frail efforts. Where do you need God's establishing strength in your life today? Share your thoughts below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"And he set up the pillars by the vestibule of the temple; he set up the pillar on the right and called its name Jachin, and he set up the pillar on the left and called its name Boaz." 1 Kings 7:21

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through Mark 14:22-25: The Lord’s Supper on 10/11/2023 for our Sunday service.

Mark 14:22-25

Institution of the Lord's Supper

22 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." 23 Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 And He said to them, "This is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many. 25 "Assuredly, I say to you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

Finding true mental peace and spiritual strength begins when you rest in Christ instead of your own performance. In this study of Mark 14:22-25, Pastor Lowell Nelson examines the biblical meaning of the Lord's Supper, showing why communion is an act of celebration rather than fearful introspection.

SERMON OVERVIEW

Many Christians approach the Lord's table weighed down by guilt, anxiety, and solemn self-examination. In this study, we discover that biblical communion is not a reminder of sin, but a joyful celebration of the finished work of Jesus Christ. By walking through Leviticus, Isaiah, and the context of First Corinthians 11, this message clarifies what it means to partake worthily. Under the biblical sacrificial system, the priest inspected the offering, not the person bringing it. Because Jesus is the flawless Lamb of God, believers can set aside condemnation and embrace the lasting peace of eternal redemption.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Mark 14:22-25: Introduction to Communion

05:37 - Biblical Definition of the Lord's Supper

10:51 - Leviticus 22: The Flawless Sacrifice

15:08 - Hebrews 9-10: Cleansing of the Conscience

20:00 - 1 Corinthians 11: Communion Misconceptions

24:10 - 2 Samuel 19: Victory Turned to Mourning

32:47 - 1 Corinthians 11:17-22: Disorder in Corinth

44:48 - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26: Meaning of the Cup

48:58 - 1 Corinthians 11:27-34: Unworthy Manner

57:00 - Unity and Discerning the Body of Christ

01:00:20 - Mark 14:22-25: The Victorious Promise

CONCLUSION

Jesus shed His blood of the new covenant to give you full remission of sins and total assurance before God. As Pastor Lowell Nelson reminds us, we come to the table to proclaim Christ's victory until He comes. Has communion felt like solemn condemnation or joyful celebration in your walk? Share your thoughts below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, 'This is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many.'" Mark 14:23-24

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through Numbers Chapter 17: The Sign of the Selection on 10/19/2026 for our Monday Upper Room Bible Study.

https://ebible.com/nkjv/numbers/17

When society tells us to control everything, Scripture reveals that discovering genuine mental peace begins when we yield our anxious strivings to God. Teaching verse by verse through Numbers 17, Pastor Lowell Nelson demonstrates how God supernaturally brings vibrant life out of deadness to silence rebellion and establish spiritual peace.

SERMON OVERVIEW

When dissatisfaction and anxiety take root, human nature quickly resists God's design and demands self-made authority. Following the judgment of Korah, Numbers 17 shows how God settled every accusation against His chosen leadership once and for all. By placing twelve dry, wooden staffs into the Holy of Holies before the Ark of the Covenant, God caused Aaron's rod alone to sprout buds, blossom, and bear ripe almonds overnight. This miracle proved that supernatural life from the dead is the true sign of divine calling. While Israel trembled in fear before a holy God, this sign foreshadowed Jesus Christ, our resurrected High Priest who conquered death to bring us lasting spiritual life.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Numbers 17: Sign of the Selection

03:38 - Numbers 17:1-5: The Twelve Rods

07:13 - Aaron Named Among His Brethren

11:05 - Rods Placed Before the Testimony

16:48 - Numbers 17:8: Buds, Blossoms, and Almonds

20:00 - Almond Blossoms on the Golden Lampstand

23:25 - Acts 2: Resurrection and Life over Death

28:55 - Numbers 17:9-10: Rod Kept as a Perpetual Sign

33:32 - Numbers 17:11-13: Israel Panics Before God

37:45 - The True Purpose of the Priesthood

40:50 - Isaiah 6: Cleansed in God's Presence

CONCLUSION

God does not require human performance to produce spiritual fruit; He invites us to rest in the resurrected life of Jesus Christ. As Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches, the cross transforms our deepest fears into everlasting peace. What dead situation in your life do you need to surrender to Jesus today? Leave a comment or prayer request below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"Now it came to pass on the next day that Moses went into the tabernacle of witness, and behold, the rod of Aaron of the house of Levi had sprouted and put forth buds and had produced blossoms and yielded ripe almonds." Numbers 17:8

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through Mark 14: 26-31: The Striking and the Scattering on 10/18/2026 for our Sunday message.

Mark 14:26-31

Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

26 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written:

'I will strike the Shepherd,

And the sheep will be scattered.' 28 "But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee." 29 Peter said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be." 30 Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." 31 But he spoke more vehemently, "If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And they all said likewise.

Finding true mental peace during hard times begins when we realize our suffering is never meaningless. In this verse by verse study of Mark 14:26-31, Pastor Lowell Nelson examines the striking of Jesus and scattering of the disciples, revealing how God uses painful seasons to refine our faith.

SERMON OVERVIEW

When trials hit, fear and anxiety often tempt us to believe God has abandoned us or that our failures disqualify us from His purpose. Looking at Christ's prophetic warning on the Mount of Olives and its Old Testament roots in Zechariah 13, this teaching demonstrates that the cross and the disciples' scattering were purposeful, divine appointments. God allows the heat of trials not to destroy us, but to purge away self-reliance and pride. As we learn through Peter's fall and eventual restoration, Christ redeems our deepest failures to prepare us to comfort and strengthen others.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Mark 14:26-31: The Mount of Olives

04:32 - Judas and the Setting of the Passover

07:46 - All of You Will Stumble Tonight

13:54 - Mark 14:27-28: Meeting in Galilee

17:49 - Peter's Boast and the Warning

21:05 - Zechariah 13:7: Awake O Sword

27:06 - The Furnace of Refining and Dross

32:42 - Zechariah 13:9: Tested as Gold

36:00 - Luke 22:31-32: Sifted as Wheat

45:48 - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4: God of All Comfort

52:50 - God's Sovereign Purpose in Suffering

01:00:00 - 1 Peter 1:6-7: Faith Tested by Fire

CONCLUSION

God never wastes a trial, and your greatest failure is not the end of your story. As Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches, the Lord refines us in the fire so we can walk in humble dependence on His grace. What trial has God used to reshape your faith? Leave a comment below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"Then Jesus said to them, 'All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.'" Mark 14:27-28

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Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches through 1 Kings Chapter 5-6: Preparing a place for the presence of God on 10/14/2026 for our Wednesday service.

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Finding true mental peace during hard times begins when we realize God prepares us before He uses us. In this verse by verse study of First Kings chapters 5 and 6, Pastor Lowell Nelson shows how Solomon prepared the materials and built the temple, revealing profound spiritual lessons for our daily walk.

SERMON OVERVIEW

When life feels overwhelming and anxiety clouds your path, God is actively preparing your heart for His divine presence. Walking through First Kings 5 and 6, this study unpacks Solomon's preparations for the temple, from gathering cedar and quarried stone to the sacred architecture of the inner sanctuary. Just as each stone was carefully chiseled and shaped at the quarry before ever reaching the temple mount, God uses the quiet, difficult trials of everyday life outside church walls to smooth our rough edges, cultivate genuine faith, and build us into living stones for His eternal glory.

CHAPTER BREAKDOWN

00:00 - Introduction to 1 Kings 5 and 6

04:08 - 1 Kings 5:1-6: Solomon's Message to Hiram

07:22 - Preparation Before Spiritual Work

11:15 - A Kingdom of Rest and Peace

20:25 - 1 Kings 5:7-12: The Partnership

26:35 - 1 Kings 5:13-18: The Labor Force

34:00 - Quarrying Stones and Bearing Burdens

38:05 - 1 Kings 6:1-10: Sacred Structure

50:50 - 1 Kings 6:7: Stones Finished at the Quarry

58:00 - 1 Kings 6:11-13: The Sacred Stipulation

01:04:10 - 1 Kings 6:14-38: Gold and Cherubim

CONCLUSION

God desires to dwell in our lives, but spiritual building requires obedience, humility, and daily surrendered faith. As Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches, the Lord shapes us through life's trials so our lives bring Him honor. In what practical area of your life is God shaping your faith right now? Share your thoughts below.

ANCHOR SCRIPTURES

"And the temple, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built." 1 Kings 6:7

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