Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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September 02, 2024 God's Covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:1-17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) David's Desire
Who is the one who has brought about peace and rest in Israel?
What does the fact that God had different plans than David teach us about our own lives?
(2) God's Response
Two reasons why the Lord has Nathan tell David not to build a house for God:
1 - There was nothing wrong with the tabernacle.
2 - God had not commanded this.
What do verses 8 & 9 teach us about our own lives?
(3) God's Promised Blessings
What phrase pops up again and again in these verses?
What does this teach us about the nature of God's covenant with David?
Was Solomon the ultimate fulfillment of these promises? If not, who was?
How can you be sure that God will keep His promises to 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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39min
August 30, 2024 Demanding a Sign (Matthew 12:38-45) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Sinful Request
What are some of the clear signs Jesus has already given in Matthew's Gospel as to the reality of His identity?
In what way could we call the request of the scribes and Pharisees a "sinful" request?
Why are signs themselves insufficient to bring a person to saving faith in Christ?
(2) The Sign of Jonah
Why would Jesus' words here have been so offensive to the religious leaders?
In what way was Jonah a sign of Jesus?
Why is the resurrection of Christ central to the Christian faith?
(3) The Witness Against Unbelief
Jesus presents 2 witnesses against the scribes and the Pharisees:
1 - The people of Nineveh
2 - The Queen of the South
What connection do verses 43-45 have with the rest of the passage?
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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
August 28, 2024 Holy Justice (2 Samuel 6) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Uzzah's Death
What was the ark of the covenant?
What did the ark represent?
How was the ark to be transported? Why should Uzzah have known this?
God is reminding us of 2 things here:
1 - God's Word is to be taken seriously
2 - God is Holy
(2) David's Joy
Why is David so joyful?
How does Michal react to David's joy?
When studying this passage, what is a better question to ask than, "Why would God do such a thing?"?
What is the cause of your joy?
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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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38min
August 26, 2024 The Lord's Anointed (2 Samuel 5) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Lord's anointed captures and cleanses Jerusalem
How long did David have to wait to be anointed as king over all Israel?
What does this teach us as we go through trials and hardships of life?
How can we know that God's promises are sure for us?
What is the Old Testament background to the Jebusites being in Jerusalem?
(2) The Lord's anointed builds up Jerusalem
What is the contrast between Nebuchadnezzar and David?
How does the author remind us that David is not a perfect king?
(3) The Lord's anointed defends Jerusalem
What were the Urim and the Thummim?
In what ways does David point us to Jesus, the King of kings?
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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
August 23, 2024 Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:22-37) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) What is the background?
There are two different responses to Jesus' miracle:
1 - By the crowds
2 - By the Pharisees
Why was the crowd confused about Jesus' identity?
Why is the Pharisees' accusation so absurd?
What are some of the ways that Jesus has demonstrated Satan's inability to stop the advance of God's Kingdom?
(2) What does it mean?
How is the first part of verse 31 so encouraging to us?
How do Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26 help us in understanding what Jesus means by "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit"?
(3) How does it apply to me?
What should the person do who grieves over their sin?
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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
August 21, 2024 True Righteousness (2 Samuel 4) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) A Violent Murder
Why has Ish-Bosheth lost his courage and why is Israel so terrified?
What is the motivation for Banaah and Rechab to assassinate Ish-Bosheth?
Does the kingdom of God advance by the sword? If not, how does it advance?
(2) David's Justice
Why was it important for David to make clear that he was not behind this assassination?
Was it cruel on David's part to have these men executed? If not, why not?
(3) God's Faithfulness
Two illustrations that God uses the wicked acts of men to accomplish His purposes:
1 - Old Testament
2 - New Testament
What are some of the promises God makes to those who believe in Jesus 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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33min
August 19, 2024 Following Our King (2 Samuel 3) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) False kings will always let you down
How was Abner living in direct opposition to God's will?
While salvation is by grace alone, does that mean we can live however we please? If not, how should we live?
What are some of the ways that we try to rationalize our behavior?
What does Satan try to make you think about sin?
(2) The true King will never reject you
How does David respond to Abner's request?
What are some of the ways in which David proclaims his innocence here?
Our passage presents a contrast between:
1 - Joab
2 - David
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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
August 16, 2024 The Servant of the LORD (Matthew 12:15-21) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What are the "Servant Songs" of the book of Isaiah?
(1) Jesus is Faithful:
Why does Jesus withdraw from the region?
Who else was in a "Lord and servant" relationship with God?
How was the Holy Spirit involved in the earthly ministry of Jesus?
What work had God the Father given Jesus to do? Did Jesus accomplish this work?
(2) Jesus is Gentle
How is verse 20 an encouragement to you?
How should verse 20 affect how we treat others?
(3) Jesus is Victorious
What final victory will Jesus bring at His second coming?
Why do we say that history is like a line and not a circle?
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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
August 14, 2024 The Anointing of David (2 Samuel 2) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) David, who trusted God's will
There are 3 things that characterize the person who trusts God's will:

1 - He seeks God's wisdom.
Through what 2 means can we do this today?
2 - He is humble.
3 - He is compassionate.
(2) Abner, who opposes God's will.
What are some of the ways we can see Abner's opposition to God's will in our own lives today?
What was "representative combat"?
What was the fallout of Abner's disobedience?
What ultimate penalty does sin eventually bring? How can we hope to escape that penalty?
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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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39min
August 12, 2024 The King is Dead (2 Samuel 1) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What are the two similar, but different, questions that the books of 1 & 2 Samuel are centered around?
Why did Israel want a king so badly?
(1) The New of Saul's Death
How was Saul disobedient to God in his treatment of the Amalekites?
What is there about this man's story that doesn't add up?
(2) The Response to Saul's Death
David responds to the news of Saul's death in 2 ways:
1 - With mourning
2 - With justice
Is it appropriate that Christians lament and grieve? Why or why not?
Why does David execute justice on this man?
How does this passage teach us that Jesus is the King 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.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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35min

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