Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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December 22, 2023 The Center of Christmas (John 1:1-5) GOOD NEWS IN A DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Who is Jesus?
John tells us 3 things about the identity of Jesus:
1 - Jesus is eternal
2 - Jesus is the Creator
3 - Jesus is God
Why is it mandatory that Jesus be truly human?
Why is it mandatory that Jesus be truly divine?
(2) Why did Jesus come to this earth?
What did Jesus accomplish in His life, his death and resurrection?
What does the coming of Christ into this world demand from 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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21min
December 20, 2023 Mary and Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Joseph's Predicament
How did betrothal in the 1st Century differ from modern-day engagement?
When Joseph discovers that Mary is pregnant, what options does he have?
(2) The Angel's Promise
What are some of the ways in which we see the work of the Holy Spirit in the life and ministry of Jesus?
What is the background to Isaiah's prophecy regarding the virgin birth?
How does the truth that Jesus is "Immanuel" bring you comfort?
(3) The Son's Purpose
1 - Jesus is perfectly qualified to be our Savior in His humanity.
2 - Jesus is perfectly qualified to be our Savior in His deity.
How do we see the Trinity working in perfect harmony for our salvation?
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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
December 18, 2023 Zechariah's Song (Luke 1:67-80) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD - Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
What is the natural response to receiving good news?
(1) God blesses His people
How do we see the role of the Holy Spirit in this section of Luke?
Zechariah gives praise to God for 3 things He's provided for His people:
1 - Redemption
2 - The King
3 - The fulfillment of God's Promises
What are some of the Old Testament messianic promises?
What does it mean to serve the Lord "without fear"?
(2) God calls His Prophet
Why was John's role to be in the background?
What are the 2 types of "peace" that we have with God?
How should the various responses of the people in this chapter be an encouragement to 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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34min
December 15, 2023 JESUS Begins His Ministry (Matthew 4:12-17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
What are some of the ways in which Jesus is reliving Old Testament Israel's history?
(1) Why all of this geography?
How is John's arrest a reminder of the Lord's promise that He will build His church?
How was Jesus received in His hometown of Nazareth?
What is the background to Isaiah 9? (quoted here in vv. 15-16)
What are some of the ways the light of Jesus shone upon Capernaum?
What warning do we find in this?
(2) Why no mention of Jerusalem?
Why is there such a disconnect between the way that the Old Testament speaks of Jerusalem and the way Matthew speaks of Jerusalem?
How does a person enter into the kingdom of Jesus?
How does your understanding of the kingdom affect your life now?
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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
December 13, 2023 CHRIST'S MISSION: PART 2 (1Timothy 1:12-17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
Christ Jesus Came to Save Sinners
(1) Paul's Former Life
Paul describes his life before Christ in 3 ways:
1 - A Blasphemer
2 - A Persecutor
3 - Insolent Opponent
(2) Christ's Saving Work
What does Paul mean when he says that he acted "ignorantly"?
Notice some of the important worlds and phrases in verse 15:
1 - The gospel is centered on Christ Jesus
2 - Paul says that Christ "came"
3 - Christ came into "the world"
4 - Christ came "to save sinners"
(3) Paul's Grateful Doxology
Paul speaks of God as:
1 - The King of the Ages
2 - Immortal
3 - Invisible
4 - The Only 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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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33min
December 11, 2023 Mary's Song (Luke 1:39-56) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD - Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) Mary's Song is Preceded by Joy
What do we know about Mary's journey from Nazareth to the hill country of Judah?
How does the baby in Elizabeth's womb respond to the presence of Jesus?
What is your response to the story of Christmas? Why?
(2) Mary's Song is Rooted in Scripture
Why is a telescope (and not a microscope) a better illustration of what it means to magnify the Lord?
How does Mary's song serve as an example to us in our individual Christian lives, as well as our corporate life as a congregation?
Why is it important to cling to God's promise in Isaiah 55:10 as we teach our children the Word of God?
What are some of the promises in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled?
(3) Mary's Song is Characterized by Humility
One of the great themes of Scripture is that God brings down the proud and He exalts the humble.
How is the humility of Christ seen in our salvation?
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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
December 08, 2023 The Temptation of JESUS (Matthew 4:1-11) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
Why is this such a mysterious passage?
(1) Jesus Led By the Spirit
What is the difference between being tested by God and tempted by Satan?
Why is the Father testing the Son?
What Old Testament concoctions can be found here?
(2) Jesus is Tempted
How did Israel fail in the same area as:
1 - Jesus' first test?
2 - Jesus' second test?
3 - Jesus' third test?
(3) Jesus is Triumphant
Jesus is:
1 - Our Obedient Savior
2 - Our Sympathetic Savior
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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
December 06, 2023 The ATHLETE'S VERSE (Philippians 4:13) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
How is this verse often applied?
(1) The Philippians' Concern
What are some of the things we know about the church in Philippi?
What was Paul's general attitude toward this church?
How does the Philippians' concern for Paul apply to life in your own church?
(2) Paul's Contentment
Was Paul thankful that the Philippians had given him gifts? If not, what was he thankful for?
How does our culture try to create discontentment?
What are some examples of Paul being brought low in life?
(3) Paul's Strength
What is the secret to contentment?
How did Jesus show His contentment to do the will of His Father?
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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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33min
December 04, 2023 The PROPHESY of JESUS' BIRTH (Luke 1:26-38) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD - Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
(1) The Angel's Announcement
What are some things that we know about Mary at this point?
Why is an angel coming to her with an announcement from God so unexpected?
By calling Mary, "O favored one," does this mean that she had earned God's favor through her own righteousness?
Gabriel says 3 things about this child that is to be born of Mary:
1 - He is the Savior
2 - He is the Divine Sone of God
3 - He is the Reigning King
(2) Mary's Question
Why is Mary so puzzled at the angel's announcement?
Why is the virgin birth of Christ so essential?
What are some of the practical applications of Gabriel's statement, "For nothing will be impossible with God"?
How is Mary's response in verse 38 a good one for us to emulate?
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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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30min
December 02, 2023 The Baptism of JESUS (Matthew 3:13-17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
At first reading, why does it seem so strange that Jesus would be baptized?
(1) The Baptism of the Son
Jesus was not baptized for Himself; He was baptized for mankind.
In what way did Jesus carry sin? (Isaiah 53:6; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
What Old Testament connection is there to this?
(2) The Descent of the Spirit
The Old Testament connection:
1 - Creation
2 - The Flood
3 - The Red Sea
Why is it so significant that you are a new creation?
(3) The Voice of the Father
What comfort do you find in the Father's words?
How do we see all 3 persons of the Trinity working together here?
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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
30min

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