Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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December 02, 2023 CHRIST'S MISSION: PART 1 (1Timothy 1:12-17) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
Who are some of the unlikely candidates to follow God in the Bible?
What does the book of Acts tell us about the life of Paul before he came to know Christ?
(1) Grateful for Grace
Paul is grateful for 2 aspects of God's grace:
1 - Saving Grace
2 - Calling Grace
(2) Grateful for Ministry
Paul mentions 3 things about his ministry:
1 - He knew that he was not sufficient in and of himself
In what way are we "jars of clay"?
2 - He knew that God had entrusted this ministry to him
3 - He knew that this ministry meant service
How should this shape the way we view ourselves?
Why should a passage like this one move us to thankfulness?
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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
November 27, 2023 The WONDER of the INCARNATION (2 Corinthians 8:9) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD - Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
In this sermon:
What is the context for this verse?
What does it mean to "know" the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ?
(1) The Riches of Jesus
1 - Jesus is rich in His Being
2 - Jesus is rich in His Possessions
How should the riches of Jesus affect our lives?
(2) The Poverty of Jesus
When did Jesus become poor?
What are some of the things that Jesus endured during His earthly ministry?
(3) The Riches of the Believer
For whose sake did Jesus endure all of this?
What kind of riches do we receive through Jesus' poverty?
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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
November 26, 2023 The HERALD of the KING (Matthew 3:1-12) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
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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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33min
November 23, 2023 The RIGHT USE of GOD'S LAW (1Timothy 1:8-11) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
How were the false teachers misusing and twisting God's Law?
(1) The Nature of the Law
How do many today view God's Law (and law in general)?
What is the difference between the law and the gospel?
(2) The Purpose of the Law
The 3 uses of God's Law:
1 - To restrain evil in society
2 - To serve as a mirror
3 - To serve as a map
Which use does Paul seem to be alluding to here?
(3) The Connection between the Law and the gospel?
What does Paul say has been entrusted to the pastor?
How do the Law and the gospel go together?
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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
November 20, 2023 The BIRTH OF MOSES (Exodus 2:1-10) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
The Preservation of Israel's Deliverer
Sermon Notes:
What is the historical background to this passage?
(1) A Mother's Dependent Faith
What does it mean that Moses was a "fine" child?
How do Moses' parents serve as an example for us in raising our children?
What are some of the ways our world wants to destroy our children today?
(2) God's Providential Protection
We see God's Providence here in 3 different ways:
1 - The daughter of Pharaoh comes down to the river to bathe.
2 - Moses' sister just happens to be there.
3 - Moses' sister gets Moses' mother to nurse him.
2 Concluding Thoughts:
1 - The power of man is no match for the power of God.
2 - This story parallels the life and ministry of 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
November 20, 2023 The KINGDOM OF DARKNESS RAGES (Matthew 2:13-23) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
(1) The Exodus to Egypt
How is God's sovereignty a comfort to you?
What is the connection between this passage and Hosea 11?
What are some of the ways in which we see the parallels between Israel and Jesus in the first part of Matthew?
(2) The Rage of Herod
Why does Herod decide to kill all the boys age 2 and under?
What is the connection with Revelation 12?
How is this passage a fulfillment of Jeremiah 31? (Rachel weeping for her children)
(3) The Return to Nazareth
What do these worlds teach us: "But when Herod died..."?
What is the significance of Jesus being called a "Nazarene"?
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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
November 15, 2023 PAUL'S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY (1 Timothy 1:1-7) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
Why did Paul write the book of 1 Timothy?
(1) The Authority Behind the Charge
What are the 2 different senses in which the New Testament speaks of apostles?
Why does Paul begin this letter like this?
(2) The Specifics of the Charge
Paul Charges Timothy with 2 tasks:
1 - You have to deal with false teachings
2 - Your goal is love
What 3 things does this love flow from?
How does this passage help direct the leadership of the church?
(3) The Strength to carry out the charge
Why is verse 2 so important for carrying out the work the Lord has for 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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34min
November 15, 2023 The STORY OF JOSEPH (Genesis 37) GOOD NEWS in a DARK WORLD with Pastor KEVIN EFFLANDT
Sermon Notes:
What problem did Abraham face in light of what God had promised him?
(1) Joseph's Dreams
How should Jacob's past experience in his family have influenced his own parenting?
Why would Joseph's dreams have angered his brothers?
(2) His Brothers
Why does John Calvin make the point that the brothers' response to Joseph's dreams is also a response to God's revelation?
What are some of the other "dark providences" that Joseph deals with later in the book of Genesis?
(3) The Lessons for Us
1 - The Providence of God
2 - The Faithfulness of God
3 - The Salvation of God
What parallels do we see between Joseph and 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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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38min
November 10, 2023 Worshiping Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
(1) The Magi
What would have been surprising about the place where Jesus was born? What does this teach us about the way that God often works? (see Isaiah 55:8-9)
What are some of the things we know about the Magi?
What is the connection between this passage and Numbers 22-24?
(2) Herod
What are some for he things we know about Herod?
What's so shocking about the behavior of the chief priests and scribes?
What does this teach us about the spiritual privileges that we have been blessed with?
How does the reality that Jesus is King affect everything in your life?
(3) Jesus
Why did the Magi bring gifts to Jesus? What gift did Jesus offer to His people in return?
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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
November 08, 2023 The Sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22:1-19) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
What problem did Abraham face in the light of what God had promised him?
(1) The Test
Why would the idea of Isaac as a burnt offering be so horrifying to Abraham?
For what purpose does God test His people? (see James 1:2-4)
(2) The Obedience
What hint does Moses give us about Abraham's unquestioned obedience?
Why was Abraham able to say to his 2 servants that he and Isaac would return to them?
How is Abraham an example of the godly response when we don't know how things are going to work out?
In what way do we see Isaac's obedience?
(3) The Provision
What are some of the parallels between this story and the work of Christ?
What is the big difference?
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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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