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:

August 08, 2024 Beware of Legalism (Matthew 12:1-14) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What 2 extremes must we avoid when it comes to observing the Lord's Day?
(1) Eating on the Sabbath
Why are the Pharisees following Jesus and His disciples in a grain field?
With what 2 Old Testament examples does Jesus respond to the Pharisees?
Why were David and his men not condemned for eating the holy bread?
How had the Pharisees missed the whole point of the law?
(2) Healing on the Sabbath
What do the Psalms teach us about the kind of attitude with which we are to approach worship?
What point is Jesus making in His illustration of a sheep in a pit?
1 - We must recover the joy of the Lord's Day.
2 - The contrast between Jesus and the Pharisees
What should we do when legalism creeps into our own hearts?
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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 06, 2024 A Faithful Servant Part 2 (1 Timothy 4:11-16) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Faithful Servant's Example:
Why is a commitment to the authority of the Bible so important?
In what areas is the faithful servant called to be an example?
(2) The Faithful Servant's Devotion:
The pastor is to be devoted to 3 things in his ministry:
1 - the public reading of Scripture
2 - The teaching of Scripture
3 - The exhorting of Scripture
(3) The Faithful Servant's Commitment:
What does it seem that Timothy was ready to give up?
Who are some of the other examples of this in Scripture?
(4) The Faithful Servant's Impact:
What does Paul mean when he tells Timothy that by his devotion to ministry, he will save himself and his hearers?
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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33min
August 01, 2024 Warning & Rest (Matthew 11:20-30) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Warning for the Unrepentant
What kinds of things had the people of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum seen and heard from Jesus?
What is a "woe" in the Bible?
What do we know about the cities of Tyre and Sidon?
What connections does Jesus make between Capernaum and the king of Babylon? (see Isaiah 14)
How is this a warning to us today?
(2) Rest for the Weary
What should be our response to God's sovereignty in salvation?
Who does Jesus have in mind when He speaks of those who labor and are heavy-laden?
What do we learn here about Jesus?
1 - Jesus is Gentle
2 - Jesus is Humble
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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
July 30, 2024 A Faithful Servant Part 1 (1 Timothy 4:1-5) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Teaching
What are the "these things" that Paul mentions in verse 6?
How do we prepare ourselves for the reality of false teaching and false gospels?
(2) Training
What are "irreverent, silly myths"?
What does "Coram Deo" mean and how does it relate to the pursuit of godliness?
What might this look like in your day-to-day life?
What means has God given for our sanctification?
How is godliness profitable for the life to come?
(3) Toiling
Why might churches (and Christians) lose sight of the importance of evangelism?
What does it mean that Jesus is the Savior "especially of those who believe"?
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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 Productioins
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31min
July 25, 2024 Are You the Christ? (Matthew 11:1-19) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) John's Question
Why was John the Baptist in prison?
Why is John having his doubts?
How are John's doubts and struggles an encouragement to you in the midst of your own struggles?
(2) Jesus' Answer
What Old Testament connections are there in Jesus' answer?
What does the parallel account in Luke 7 tell us that Jesus did when John's disciples came with John's question?
How is the gospel good news to you personally?
(3) John's Ministry
What are some of the ways that people were now viewing John and his ministry?
How did Jesus' generation respond to Jesus' and John's ministries?
How is this a warning to us 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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41min
July 23, 2024 An Imperfect Church (1 Timothy 4:1-5) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) There will be false believers.
What does the phrase "the Spirit expressly says" remind us of?
When are the "later times"?
Should Paul's reminder of false believers cause the true believers to fear losing his or her salvation? Why or why not?
What is behind false teaching and false believers?
(2) There will be false teachers.
What is the duty of the elders of the church in regard to what Paul says here in this passage?
What does it mean to have a conscience that is "seared'?
These false teachers in Ephesus were characterized by 2 things:
1 - They forbid marriage.
2 - They required abstinence from certain foods.
How is legalism an attack on the gospel?
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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
July 18, 2024 Fear God, Not Man (Matthew 10:26-42) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Why we should NOT fear man...
1 - We should not fear man because one day we will be vindicated.
What are some ways that the future return of Christ comforts you?
2 - We should not fear man because man can't cause any ultimate hard.
These 2 things boil down to the fact that we are not living for this world.
(2) Why we SHOULD fear God...
What does it mean to "fear" God?
1 - We should fear God because He is the Judge.(v 28)
2 - We should fear God because He knows everything about us. (v 29)
3 - We should fear God because He cares about us. (v 31)
4 - We should fear God because of what awaits us (v 32)
In what ways does Jesus "acknowledge" 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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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40min
July 16, 2024 The Mystery of Godliness (1 Timothy 3:14-16) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Church's Guide (the Bible)
How should we view Paul's epistles (and the rest of the Bible)?
Paul lays out 3 truths about the church:
1 - The church is the household of God.
2 - The church is the church of the living God.
3 - The church is the pillar and buttress of the truth.
How do these truths impact the way that we view the church and the way we carry out the ministry of the church?
(2) The Church's Focus (the Gospel - Jesus)
1 - Jesus was manifested in the flesh
2 - Jesus was vindicated by the Spirit
3 - Jesus was seen by Angels
4 - Jesus was proclaimed among the nations
5 - Jesus was believed on in the world
6 - Jesus was taken up in glory
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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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32min
July 11, 2024 You Will Be Hated (Matthew 10:16-25) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
Why should we be thankful for the Bible's realism?
(1) What can we expect
In the midst of a hostile world, we are to be:
1 - wise as serpents
2 - innocent as doves
We can expect persecution from 3 different groups:
1 - The covenant community
2 - The government
3 - The world
(2) What we will be given
Why might we be anxious in the midst of opposition?
We must find comfort in knowing:

1 - That God is our Father
2 - That He's given us the Holy Spirit
In what ways is this passage an encouragement 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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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36min
July 09, 2024 Qualifications for Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Office
How does Acts 6 help to inform our understanding of the office of deacon?
What does the word "deacon" mean? What does that tell us about this office?
(2) The Qualifications
The qualifications that Paul lists here could be broken down into 3 categories:
1 - Character
2 - Discernment
3 - Experience
How do these qualifications differ from the way the world usually chooses its leaders?
What is Paul getting at when he talks about "their wives"?
(3) The Reward
What are the 2 parts to this reward?
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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
...more
33min

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