Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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October 18, 2024 Warning Against Hypocrites (Matthew 15:1-20) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What are some of the warnings that the Bible gives us?
(1) The Habits of the Hypocrite
Why have these religious leaders come from Jerusalem?
What had they done with the commandment of Exodus 30 that priests were to wash their hands and feet before entering the tabernacle?
What had the religious leaders done to sidestep obedience to the 5th Commandment?
Is all tradition bad? Why or why not?
(2) The Heart of the Hypocrite
What was different about Jesus' response to those broken over their sin versus those who refuse to see their sin?
What are Jesus' instructions for dealing with the self-righteous?
What does Jesus' parable teach about moral defilement?
Why should we be thankful for God's new covenant promise in Ezekiel 36:26?
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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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37min
October 16, 2024 The Death of Absalom (2 Samuel 18) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Absalom is Killed
Why do David's men not want him to accompany them?
How does Psalm 3 help us to understand some of what is going through David's mind at this point?
How is this a comfort to you personally?
How does Absalom getting stuck in a tree relate to 2 Samuel 17:14?
(2) David Receives the News
How does the Cushite's news to David differ from that of Ahimaaz?
(3) David Mourns
What does David wish he could have done?
How does this point us to the work of Christ?
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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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37min
October 14, 2024 David's Savior (2 Samuel 17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What are some occasions in the Bible when God's people seemed sure to go down to defeat?
(1) Ahithophel's Advice
How would you summarize the advice that Ahithophel gives to Absalom?
(2) Hushai's Advice
What does this section of 2 Samuel teach us about prayer?
What explanation does Hushai give as to why Ahithophel's plan isn't good?
What alternative plan does Hushai suggest?
In what way is verse 14 the key to this passage?
(3) David's Escape
What plan is in place to get information to David?
What comfort does this passage give you?
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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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38min
October 11, 2024 Feeding the Multitude (Matthew 14:13-21) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
There are 3 key words as we consider this passage:
(1) Compassion
Why does Jesus withdraw from Capernaum?
Why does Jesus feel compassion for this crowd?
What is the difference between an attitude of compassion and an act of compassion?
(2) Forgetfulness
Why do the disciples want Jesus to send the crowd of people away?
What does Jesus want the disciples to understand about their own abilities?
How does this apply to your own Christian life?
(3) Power
How does the phrase "sit down" in verse 19 provide a hint as to what Jesus is about to do?
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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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38min
October 09, 2024 Deception, Cursing & Betrayal (2 Samuel 16) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Ziba's Deception
Who was Mephibosheth and what was his relationship with David?
How does Ziba deceive David?
What mistake does David make here in listening to Ziba? (See Proverbs 18:17)
(2) Shimei's Cursing
How does Shimei show his contempt for David?
What is he blaming David for?
Why does David tell Abishai not to kill Shimei?
In what way do all people share in David's exile?
(3) Ahithophel's Betrayal
How is Ahithophel's advice used to accomplish God's word? (see 2 Samuel12:11-12)
How does this passage point us to Jesus?
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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
October 07, 2024 David's Troubles Continue (2 Samuel 15) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Absalom Poisons the Minds of the People
What is Absalom's purpose in acquiring a chariot, horses, and 50 men?
What was Absalom doing at the city gate? What was he doing this?
How do Absalom's actions here connect with Psalm 2?
How do we see ourselves in Absalom's actions?
(2) David Flees from Jerusalem
In spite of Absalom's successes in turning the hearts of the Jews away from David, who continues to stay loyal to David?
(3) God Provides Encouragement for David
Whom does the Lord use here to encourage David?
We see in this passage:
1 - Our needs for like-minded friends
2 - David is Foreshadowing Jesus
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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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36min
October 04, 2024 The Rage of Unbelief (Matthew 14:1-12) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Necessity of Speaking the Truth
What are some things that we know about Herod?
When Herod hears of the miracles of Jesus, what does he think?
What was John the Baptist's repeated message to Herod?
What are some of the ways in which the church can speak the truth of God's Word into our culture today?
(2) The Expectation of Persecution
What was involved in Herod's birthday party?
In spite of his guilty conscience, why does Herod give in to Herodias' request for the head of John the Baptist?
Why should we expect to be persecuted to some degree?
How does the future that awaits you give you strength to live for Christ today?
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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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38min
October 02, 2024 Master Manipulators (2 Samuel 14) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Joab's Scheme
What does it mean that David's heart "went out" to Absalom?
Why is Joab concerned about the relationship between David and Absalom?
What is the purpose of the made-up story that the woman tells David?
(2) David's Decision
Why is it obvious that David hasn't really forgiven Absalom?
In what way do we not see any justice in this passage? In what way do we not see any mercy?
(3) Absalom's Return
What is the problem with focusing on mere outward appearance?
What does verse 33 NOT say to us about the reunion between David and Absalom?
What means has God devised so that the banished one will not remain an outcast?
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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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35min
September 30, 2024 Absalom's Revenge (2 Samuel 13:23-39) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Absalom's Plot
What are some reasons why we might think that Absalom is no longer bitter toward Ammon?
What kind of event was a sheep-shearing?
In Ephesians 4, what does Paul tell us to do with our bitterness and wrath and anger?
(2) Amnon's Murder
Are Absalom's actions justified here? Why or why not?
What are some biblical examples of those who did not put sinful desires to death?
According to the Heidelberg Catechism (Lord's Day 33), what 2 elements are involved in genuine repentance?
(3) David's Mourning
Why might Jonadab know so many details about the murder of Amnon?
In what ways is Jesus the perfect King that we need?
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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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35min
September 27, 2024 A Treasure, A Pearl & a Net (Matthew 13:44-52) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) A Treasure
What did people in Jesus' day do with their valuable possessions?
Why is it not wrong for this man to re-bury the treasure after he finds it?
How does this parable apply to you?
(2) A Pearl
How does Satan want us to view the things on earth?
The difference in these 2 parables teach us that:
1 - God brings people from different background to faith in Christ
2 - God brings people to faith in Christ in different ways.
(3) A Net
What kind of net is Jesus referring to here?
What is the application of the parable of the net?
How should these parables cause each one of us to reflect on our own lives?
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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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36min

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