Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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Good News in a Dark World episodes:

December 04, 2024 A Most Important Question (Matthew 16:13-20) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Question
What do we know about some of the history of Caesarea Philippi?
What is the significance of the title "Son of Man"?
(2) The Answer
What 4 answers do the disciples give to Jesus' question?
In what way is this question directed to you?
Peter confesses 2 things:
1 - Jesus is the Christ
2 - Jesus is the Son of the living God
Why must this be your personal confession?
(3) The Promise
What 2 things are involved in Jesus' promise?
(4) The Responsibility
What are the 2 keys of the kingdom?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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31min
November 29, 2024 Watch Out (Matthew 16:5-12) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
How are the elders in the church to be "watchmen"?
(1) The Warning
What are some other ways we could translate Jesus' words to "watch and beware"?
What was leaven and what was it symbolic of?
(2) The Misunderstanding
What do the disciples think that Jesus is talking about?
How do we see the Lord's patience here?
(3) The Correction
How does Jesus correct the disciples' thinking here?
What were some of the chief beliefs of the Sadducees?
What were some of the chief beliefs of the Sadducees?
Though they had many theological differences, what the Pharisees and Sadducees had in common was their belief that the Gospel was insufficient.
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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31min
November 27, 2024 David's Census (2 Samuel 24) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
(1) God's Anger
Is there a contradiction between this passage and 1 Chronicles 21, which says that it was Satan who incited David? Why or why not?
What does Joab think of David's idea of taking a census of the people?
How does this passage suggest that part of the reason for David's census was his pride?
(2) David's Confession
What kind of heart does David display throughout the Psalms?
What is involved in daily repentance?
Why does David prefer to fall into the hand of the Lord?
(3) God's Mercy
How is God's mercy displayed here?
We see a foreshadowing of Jesus here:
1 - In the one who is our substitute
2 - In the place where the substitution takes place
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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39min
November 25, 2024 David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:8-39) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What is a foundational verse for beginning to understand this passage?
(2) Fighting with David
What are some of the things we are told about the first 3 warriors?
What is the significance of the phrase, "And the Lord brought about a great victory that day"?
How does this relate to the spiritual battles that we face?
(2) Devoted to David
Why does David wish that he could have a drink from the well in Bethlehem?
How do 3 of David's mighty men show their devotion here?
What does the placement of Uriah's name at the end teach us?
Can any earthly leader bring lasting peace? In whom do we find true peace?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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33min
November 22, 2024 Jesus' Compassion for the Crowd (Matthew 15:29-16:4) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What does it mean that "talk is cheap"?(1) Jesus' compassion in healing the sickWhat was the "Decapolis"? These verses remind us that:1 - Our spiritual need is greater than the physical needs of the people in this passage.2 - We have a calling to minister to those outside our normal circles.(2) Jesus' compassion in feeding the hungryWhat are some of the differences between this passage and the feeding of the 5,000 in chapter 14?What should the disciples have remembered here that they seem to have forgotten?How does the fact that Jesus is Savior of body and soul direct our own ministry?Is the question of the Pharisees and Sadducees a legitimate one? Why or why not?What great sign has Jesus given us?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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33min
November 20, 2024 David's Last Words (2 Samuel 23:1-7) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What do you think we can learn from people's last words?
(1) God's Righteous King
What are some ways that verse 1 highlights God's grace in David's life?
How does this translate to the way we should view ourselves?
In what ways are you a prophet, priest, and king?
What are some ways that a righteous ruler is a blessing to the people he or she rules over?
How are David's words pointing us ahead to Jesus?
(2) God's Worthless Enemies
What is being pictured when David speaks of thorn bushes thrown into a fire?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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27min
November 18, 2024 David's Song of Praise (2 Samuel 22) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What are some of the various songs that God's people sing?
(1) God is our Rock
What does it mean that God is our rock?
What are some of the times in David's life when he found this to be true?
How does this truth bring you comfort?
(2) God is our Rescuer
How is the gift of prayer a blessing to you in the midst of life's difficulties?
Why was God angry in this passage?
What did Martine Luther mean when he said that "Christianity consists in personal pronouns"?
Why should David's language in verses 21 through 25 not trouble us?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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36min
November 15, 2024 Faith of a Gentile Woman (Matthew 15:21-28) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Request for Mercy
Even though Tyre was only 35 miles from Gennesaret, in what way was it much different?
What issues is this woman facing in her life?
What is significant about the way in which this woman addresses Jesus?
(2) The Reaction of Silence
Why is Jesus' reaction to this woman so surprising?
Why does Jesus say that He was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel?
How is this woman a beautiful picture of saving faith?
How are we to understand the statement that Jesus makes in verse 26?
(3) The Response of Persistence
Why does this woman not walk away from Jesus?
How should this passage affect how we view and treat other people?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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37min
November 13, 2024 The Effects of Sin (2 Samuel 21) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
(1) The Famine

Why would a lack of food be such a serious thing in that day?

What does God tell David is the reason for the famine?

When had Israel sworn to spare the Gideonites?

What do the Gideonites propose as a solution to the harm that had been done to their people?

How is David's treatment of Mephibosheth a picture of God's grace to us?

(2) The Resolution

How is this scene a reminder of the seriousness of sin?

(3) The Victories

This chapter teaches us 2 important truths:

1 - God has atoned for our sins
2 - God wil triumph over HIs enemies

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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41min
November 11, 2024 One For Many (2 Samuel 20) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What do we cling to in the midst of uncertainty and instability of life?
(1) Sheba's Rebellion
What do we know about Sheba and what does he say that is false?
What does Sheba call the tribes of Israel to do?
(2) David's Response
Joab's murder of Amasa reminds us of:
1 - The danger of pride
2 - The deadly nature of envy and jealousy
(3) Sheba's Demise
What contrast do we see between verse 2 and verse 14?
What does it mean to "besiege" a city?
What proposal does this wise woman make to Joab?
How does Sheba's death point us to the solution for our sin problem?
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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40min

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