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:

May 30, 2024 Jesus Heals and Forgives (Matthew 9:1-8) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What was the purpose of Jesus' signs?
(1) The Setting
When we put the accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke together, what is the setting for this passage?
Why does Jesus speak of the forgiveness of sins when a man has been brought to Him for physical healing?
What does Jesus mean here when He says, "Take heart"?
(2) The Accusation
Why do the religious leaders accuse Jesus of blasphemy?
What is the answer to Jesus' question in verse 5?
(3) The Healing
Why is the word "immediately" so important in referring to this man's healing?
1 - The reactions
2 - The reality
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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
May 28, 2024 The Holiness of God (Isaiah 6:1-7) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) God is Sovereign
What are some of the things we know about King Uzziah?
How might the people have felt when Uzziah died?
How is the doctrine of God's sovereignty a comforting one for the believer?
(2) God is Holy
What is symbolized here with the seraphim?
God's holiness refers to:
1 - His perfect purity.
2 - The fact that He is separated from and superior to all things.
How should the holiness of God affect your life?
(3) God is Gracious
What is the significance of the coal being touched to Isaiah's lips?
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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35min
May 23, 2024 Jesus Delivers the Demon-Possessed Man (Matthew 8:28-34) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
n this sermon:
(1) The Identity of Jesus
What do we know about the Gadarenes?
What are some of the other details that Mark and Luke give us about on elf these demon-possessed men?
What 2 questions do these men have for Jesus?
Instead of asking Jesus to delay His judgment, what should we ask Him for?
(2) The Power of Jesus
How do we see Christ's power in this passage? What kind of affect should knowledge of His power have on you?
Why do the people of the city want Jesus to leave?
1 - Miracles themselves do not produce faith
2 - How thankful we should be that God has given us faith
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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
May 21, 2024 The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What are some of the things we know about the love of God?
(1) The Request
What is so shameful about the younger son's request?
What would have been so embarrassing about the place where this man ended up when the famine hit?
(2) The Return
What would this man have had to do as one of his father's "servants"?
(3) The Rejoicing
What is shameful about the father's reaction when his son returns home?
How is this a reminder of how God treats us?
(4) The Resentment
How does the older son respond to his brother's return?
How should this parable impact our lives as Christians?
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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
May 16, 2024 What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus? (Matthew 8:18-27) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Following Jesus is Costly
Why does Jesus want to go over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee?
What point is Jesus making to the scribe who want to follow Him?
What was the Jewish burial custom in the 1st Century?
What are some of the ways in which you might suffer as a follower of Jesus?
(2) Following Jesus is Risky
What made the Sea of Galilee so susceptible to storms?
How is the humanity of Jesus a comfort and encouragement to you?
Why do trials deepen our trust in the Lord?
What Old Testament connection is there in this passage?
What are some of the risks we might take in serving 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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32min
May 14, 2024 Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Mark 11:15-25) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) Jesus examines the temple
What's the context of this passage?
Why were they selling animals at the temple?
Why were they also exchanging money there?
This passage teaches us 2 things about our worship:
1 - Jesus is concerned about what takes place in our worship.
2 - Jesus is concerned about the heart with which we worship.
(2) Jesus examines the fig tree
What did Jesus expect to find on this fig tree?
How is the cursing of the fig tree a real-life parable about God's covenant people?
How do we guard against hypocrisy?
How does prayer connect to this?
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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
May 09, 2024 Miracle-Working Messiah (Matthew 8:1-17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What wrong expectations did the Jews have for the Messiah?
(1) A Leper
What restrictions were placed on lepers?
How was leprosy a picture of sin?
Why does Jesus:
- Touch the leper?
- Tell the leper not to tell anyone?
(2) A Gentile
How do we see the faith of the centurion?
Verse 11 tells us 2 things:
1 - God's kingdom includes people from all nations.
2 - Being raised in the church is no guarantee of salvation
(3) A Woman
1 - Consider what Jesus has done for us
2 - Consider our ministry to others
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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
May 07, 2024 The Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-30) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
What are some of the reasons we sometimes shy away from sharing the gospel with others?
(1) The Question
What are some of the things we know about this man who comes up to Jesus?
What is wrong with this man's question?
(2) The Answer
Why would Jesus say, "No one is good except God alone"?
Why does Jesus tell this man to obey God's commandments?
What is the point of Jesus telling this man to obey God's commandments?
What is the point of Jesus telling this man to sell all of his possessions?
(3) The Impossibility
What illustration does Jesus use for the impossibility of us saving ourselves?
What comfort does the gospel 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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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37min
April 09, 2024 He Has Risen (Mark 16:1-8) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD - Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What makes Christianity different from every other world religion?
(1) God's Grace to the Women
Why did the women take spices to Jesus' tomb?
What does this tell us about their responses to Jesus' promise to rise from the dead?
How is it an encouragement to you to see the struggles of God's people throughout the Bible?
the Bible is not a book about great believers; it is a book about a great savior.
How is this angel's announcement to women good news for you?
Why is Christ's resurrection so important?
(2) God's Grace to the Disciples
How do we see the fickleness of the disciples , especially near the end of Jesus' life?
Why is Christianity the only religion of true hope?
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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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28min
April 04, 2024 Jesus & the Donkey (Matthew 21:1-11) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
Why are there occasions in the Gospels when Jesus did not want His identity to be revealed?
(1) The Preparation
What is the significance of Jesus' title "Lord"?
Two things to consider about the donkey:
1 - The Old Testament connection
2 - The symbolism of the donkey
(2) The Processional
Two different groups respond to Jesus:
1 - The crowd that is following Jesus
In what way did the crowd have a misguided understanding of the mission of Jesus?
2 - The people in Jerusalem
Why is the answer of verse 11 an inadequate one?
In what way and for what purpose will Jesus come one day? (See Revelation 19:11-16)
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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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