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:

April 02, 2024 Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Solitude
Why does Jesus dismiss the crowds of people at this point?
What are some things this passage teaches us about Jesus' prayer life?
(2) Storm
What does this storm remind us about the reality of the Christian life?
What is the significance of Jesus saying "It is I"?
How is Jesus with us today? How is this an encouragement to you?
(3) Stillness
What are the 3 Elements of true faith?
1 - Knowledge: you know something
2 - Ascent: you believe that it is true
3 - Trust: you believe it is true for YOU
How can we relate to Peter in this 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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37min
March 28, 2024 Ask, Seek, Knock (Matthew 7:1-12) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) The Exhortation
In what way is verse 1 often taken out of context and misinterpreted?
How does that interpretation contradict the rest of Scripture?
What is Jesus referring to when He says, "Do not judge"?
(2) The Example
In what way do we often reverse the words of Jesus here?
How do we "judge" in a way that honors the Lord?
1 - With grace
2 - With discernment
What is Jesus' point in His illustration with dogs and pigs?
(3) The Encouragement
How do verses 7-11 fit with the rest of this passage?
What is one reason we find it so difficult to pray?
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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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34min
March 26, 2024 Jonah & the Great Fish (Jonah 1) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Jonah Disobeys God's Call
What are some things we know about the city of Nineveh?
What does Jonah do when he receives God's call to go to Nineveh?
What does it mean to "flee from the presence of the Lord"?
Why does Jonah not want to go to Nineveh?
(2) The Consequences to Jonah's Disobedience
How is Jonah sleeping on this ship different from Jesus sleeping on a boat?
Does sin only affect our own lives? If not, how might our sin affect the lives of others?
What evidence do we see of God's work in the hearts of these sailors?
What should we do when we see Jonah in 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.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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39min
March 21, 2024 Antidote for Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) The Love of God
Is Jesus telling us that we shouldn't plan for the future? If not, what is He saying?
Jesus give 2 object lessons:
1 - The birds
2 - The flowers
(2) The Sovereignty of God
Do things happen to us by chance? What does the Heidelberg Catechism say about the providence of God?
How does God's sovereignty comfort you?
(3) The Omniscience of God
What is Jesus referring to when He says that the Gentiles "seek after all these things"?
What are some ways that our commitment to seeking first God's kingdom and His righteousness may cost 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.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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33min
March 19, 2024 Daniel & the Lions' Den (Daniel 6) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) The Plot
How does the setting in this passage differ from that of last week's passage in chapter 3?
What does it mean that there was "an excellent spirit" in Daniel?
(2) The Prayer
Once Daniel hears about the new law, what does he NOT do?
What does he do?
How does God use trials in your life?
(3) The Punishment
How do we notice the contrast here between Darius and Daniel?
(4) The Proclamation
1 - This passage point us to the resurrection of Christ
2 - This passage points us to our justification before God
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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
March 14, 2024 Gotta Serve Somebody (Matthew 6:19-24) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Where's your treasure?
In Bible times, wealth was measured in 3 ways:
1 - Garments
2 - Grain
3 - Gold
What greater treasure does the Christian possess?
In what way can we picture the things of this world as a magnet?
(2) How's your vision?
What did a healthy eye represent in the 1st century? What about a bad eye?
(3) Who's your master?
What are some things in this world that can become "mammon" to you?
Eternal matters that we can give ourselves to in this life:
1 - Raising our children
2 - Giving and serving in the church
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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
March 12, 2024 The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3:1-12) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) The Image to Worship
Where might Nebuchadnezzar have come up with the idea for this statue?
What was this statue intended to communicate?
(2) The Pressure to Conform
How is this statue an example of idolatry?
What does the refusal of these 3 men to bow down teach us about living the Christian life?
(3) The Strength to Resist
What does it mean to "fear" God?
How does fearing God affect the way you live?
(4) The God Who Saves
God is always with us in the trials of life. What does Isaiah 43:2 teach us about trials?
God has rescued us from the GREATEST FIRE mankind will ever know.
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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
March 07, 2024 A Warning to the Self-Righteous (Matthew 6:1-18) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Giving
What is a hypocrite?
What point is Jesus making in His illustration in verse 3?
(2) Praying
Is there anything wrong with standing up to pray or praying outside? if not, why does Jesus speak against praying in these ways?
5 Things that Characterize faithful prayer:
1 - Simplicity
2 - Reverence
3 - Outward-focused
4 - Dependence
5 - Humility
(3) Fasting
What kind of fasting does Jesus speak against here?
1 - The warning
2 - The encouragement
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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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41min
March 05, 2024 The Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Man's Hopeless Condition
What is the background to the book of Ezekiel?
What is the connection between our passage and chapter 36?
Not only does this valley of dry bones point to Israel's seemingly hopeless situation in Babylon, but it also point to the fact that fallen man is spiritually dead.
(2) God's Unexpected Method
What is the meaning of the word "prophesy" here?
Why does preaching to dry bones seem like such a waste of time?
What does the Bible say about preaching?
(3) God's Supernatural Work
What role does the Holy Spirit play in preaching?
1 - This passage should move us to praise
2 - This passage should move us to prayer
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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
February 29, 2024 Jesus' Teaching on our Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD w/ Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
Why does a passage like this one make us uncomfortable?
(1) The Rabbis' teaching on our enemies
How had the rabbis redefined the meaning of the word "neighbor"?
Why might the rabbis have thought that it was perfectly reasonable to hate your neighbor?
What are we to do with those passages that speak of being joyful that God will judge those who hate Him and who persecute His people, such as Psalm 139:21-22?
(2) Jesus' teaching on our enemies
What are some ways that we can love our enemies?
How does it benefit us to pray for those who oppose us?
According to verse 45, why are we to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us?
Why is it helpful to focus on Christ as we seek to love our enemies?
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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

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