Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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September 25, 2024 Such a Thing is Not Done in Israel (2 Samuel 13:1-22) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Amnon's "Love"
In what way are chapters 13-20 a fulfillment of what Nathan had said to David in chapter 12?
How does this passage remind us of what James writes in James 1:13-15?
(2) Jonadab's Plan
What counsel should Jonadab have given Ammon?
What must we do when the world instructs us to live in a way that is contrary to God's Word?
(3) Amnon's Sin
How do we know that Amnon didn't really love Tamar?
What are some ways that men today might treat women as less than they really are?
(4) Absalom's Intervention
How do Absalom and David differ in their response?
What is the only hope for broken sinners, such as those we see in this chapter?
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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 23, 2024 Mourning & Victory (2 Samuel 12:15-31) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) David Prays to the Lord
What is the significance of Bathsheba being called "Uriah's wife"?
How does David praying for this child serve as an example for our own prayer lives?
What is David referring to when he says, "I shall go to him, but he will not return to me"?
Why is David able to say that?
(2) The Lord is Gracious to David
How is God's grace to David seen in this passage?
How is the hope that David had a helpful reminder to us?
Verse 31 points us to...
1 - What Jesus has done for us in His death.
2 - What Jesus will do for us at His return.
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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 20, 2024 Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-43) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Parable
What happens while the first sower and his workers are asleep?
What do we know about the weeds (or darnel) what were sown in this field?
Why does the owner of the field tell his workers not to pull up the weeds?
(2) The Interpretation of the Parable
What should we do when we don't understand what we read in our Bibles?
What is the field? How do some misinterpret this?
How does Jesus sow the seed of the gospel today?
What kinds of false gospels does the devil sow?
Four points of application:
1 - Eternity is real
2 - We are called to evangelize
3 - We leave the results to God
4 - WE must be patient
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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 Production
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35min
September 18, 2024 David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11:1-12:15) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) David's Adultery
What does 1 Corinthians 10:13 teach us about escaping temptation?
What are some of the ways we try to rationalize our sin?
(2) David's Murder
David's attempts to cover up his sin:
Plan A
Plan B
Plan C
(3) Nathan's Confrontation
What parable does Nathan tell David?
What is David's initial response to this parable?
(4) David's Confession
How is David's confession a godly one?
Why must we first hear the bad news before we are ready for the good news?
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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
September 16, 2024 Execution of Justice (2 Samuel 10) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What is your reaction to the evil of our world today?
(1) The Kindness of the King
Who was Nahash and why had David determined to show kindness to his family?
How is David's kindness to be an example to us?
(2) The Rebellion Against the King
What is the meaning of Hanun shaving half the beards and cutting the clothes of David's advisors?
What does this teach us about sin and rebellion?
(3) The Victory of God's People
The actions of Joab (verse12) teach us 2 things:
1 - Be courageous
2 - Trust the Lord
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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
September 13, 2024 Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Parable
What are the 4 different kinds of ground on which seed is sown?
(2) The Purpose of Jesus' Parables
Why are the disciples so perplexed about Jesus teaching in parables?
Jesus responds to the disciples with 3 things:
1 - Jesus teaches in parables as a reminder that natural man cannot understand spiritual truth.
2 - Jesus teaches in parables as a reminder that God is sovereign in salvation.
3 - Jesus teaches in parables as a form of judgment.
What are the 2 ways in which this part of the passage could be applied?
(3) The Meaning of this Parable.
Jesus speaks of the 4 hearts and 4 ways to respond to the Word:
1 - The Path
2 - The Rocky Ground
3 - The Thorny Ground
4 - The Good Soil
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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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39min
September 11, 2024 Honor from the King (2 Samuel 9) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
Why should sermons be Christ-centered?
(1) It is a gracious honor.
How did Mephibosheth become crippled?
How does Mephibosheth's condition highlight David's grace?
Grace is being given something we don't deserve.
What are some of the undeserved blessings God has given to you?
(2) It is a covenantal honor.
Why does David decide to show kindness to Mephibosheth?
Where does the ground of your salvation lie?
(3) It is an eternal honor.
How does this passage point us to what is in store for us in the future?
How should our response to God's grace mirror that of Mephibosheth?
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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 09, 2024 The King's Victory (2 Samuel 8) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) David's kingdom grows
Who are some of the people whom David defeats and what do we know about them?
What is the significance in David hamstringing Hadadezer's chariot horses?
What important truth is being conveyed in not mentioning the size of David's army?
What is this chapter teaching us about the character of God?
(2) David's kingdom is ruled
What was David's attitude toward God's law? How does that apply to your life?
(3) There is a greater kingdom
What happened to Israel after David?
Does God's kingdom grow today through the sword? If not, how does God grow His kingdom?
What is the greatest threat we face? How has that threat been dealt with?
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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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38min
September 06, 2024 Jesus' Family (Matthew 12:46-50) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Request From Jesus' Biological Family
For what reason do Jesus' mother and brothers want to talk to him?
In what way did Jesus put the biological family in its proper place?
Why must Jesus be our chief love?
1 - Because of Who He Is
2 - Because of What He's done for us
(2) The Priority of Jesus' Spiritual Family
What are some of the reasons why Christians might have to choose their spiritual family over their biological family?
What is the significance of the word "whoever" in verse 50?
Is Jesus teaching that our obedience is what brings us into God's family? If not, what is He teaching?
1 - We need to see the family of God for the great blessing that it is.
2 - We need to consider how amazing it is that we have been adopted into God's family.
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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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34min
September 04, 2024 Covenantal Prayer (2 Samuel 7:18-29) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
1) Thanksgiving
Is David expressing a false humility in verse 18? If not, why does he say, "Who am I, Lord God"?
How does verse 19 remind us of God's worldwide mission?
What spiritual blessings has God given to you?
(2) Praise
David praises God for 2 things:
1 - God's greatness
2 - God's blessings to His people
What did Thomas Manton mean when he said, "Prayer is not for God's information, but for our submission"?
(3) Petition
How can we pray God's promises back to Him?
What are some of these promises?
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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

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