Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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November 06, 2023 Mini-Devotional - Live as God's People (Romans 12:1-8) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this mini-devotional:
Pastor Kevin encourages the church of Christ to use their gifts and talents in this life to further the Kingdom of 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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6min
November 03, 2023 What's in a Name? (Matthew 1:18-25) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
(1) Joseph's Dilemma
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 Announcement
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 Child's Mission
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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34min
October 30, 2023 The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
What are some of the things that the Bible says about pride?
(1) Man's Prideful Plan
What is the significance of the following words or phrases?
1 - "From the east"
2 - "Settled"
What was so wrong about the people making bricks?
How does this relate to various things in our culture today? (social media, technology, etc.)
What is our only hope to see true change in the heart of sinful man?
(2) God's Righteous Response
How is God's scattering of the people here a gracious act?
What play on words does Moses use here in relation to the word "babel"?
2 Points of Application:
1 - Individual Level
2 - Corporate Level
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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
October 27, 2023 The Geneology of Jesus Christ (Matthew1:1-17) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
(1) Who was Matthew?
How were tax collectors viewed in Jesus' day?
What does Matthew's conversation teach us about God's grace?
(2) Why did he write this gospel?
Why does Matthew have so many Old Testament connections?
What does Matthew's intent in writing his gospel teach us about how we view those who don't know Christ?
(3) Why did he begin with a genealogy?
1 - God is faithful.
2 - God is gracious.
3 - You must believe in Jesus 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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39min
October 25, 2023 Mini-Devo Put Off Sin (Ephesians 4:25-32) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this mini-devotional based on Matthew 4:25-32, Pastor Kevin directs us to godly repentance, the dying away of the old self, to put off sin and put on righteousness and Godliness.
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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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12min
October 23, 2023 Noah's Ark (Genesis 7) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
What is the context for Genesis 7?
(1) God's Command
What is the significance of God saying to Noah, "Come into the ark"?
How would you answer someone who asked, "How could Noah possibly have fit all those animals on the ark?"
(2) Noah's Response
How is pattern of Noah's life an example for us?
Why do we obey God's commands?
(3) God's Judgment
Why do we believe this to have been a worldwide flood?
The ark is a picture of:
1 - Our Savior
2 - Our Security
3 - Our Service
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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
October 20, 2023 Paul's Final Instructions (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
Sermon Notes:
(1) Respect
How can you show respect for the leader's of Christ's church?
What are some of the things that Paul reminds church leaders of in this passage?
(2) Unity
Why does the Bible place such a high premium on unity?
What are some ways that Christians can work hard for unity in the church?
(3) Involvement
Paul mentions 4 groups here:
1 - The Idle
2 - The faint-hearted
3 - The weak
4 - Patient
How should the way God has dealt with us affect how we deal with others?
(4) Discernment
How should we approach the preaching and teaching of God's word?
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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
October 18, 2023 The Prayer Meeting Verse (Matthew 18:20) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
"Verses Taken Out of Context" Series (Matthew 18:20)
Sermon Notes:
What are some of the "one anothers" of the New Testament?
(1) The Parable (of the Lost Sheep)
Jesus tells this parable for 2 reasons:
1- to show us what He is like
Specifically, what 3 things about God does this parable communicate to us?
* You are not just a number to God
* God's not going to let you go
* God rejoices over you
2- - To show us how we are to treat one another
(2) The Practice
1 - This is a helpful reminder that our fellow believers will sin.
2 - When someone sins against us, we are to go to them.
3 - We are to go to them in private.
4 - The goal is to gain our brother or sister
5 - We go to them when we see sin in their life
What happens if this person refuses to acknowledge and repent of their sin?
What point is Jesus making in verse 20?
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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
October 16, 2023 In the Beginning (Genesis 1:1) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What is the danger in saying that Christianity can still be true even if Genesis 1-11 is not true?
(1) How did this world get here?
What does the phrase "the heavens and the earth" refer to?
What do we mean when we say that God created "out of nothing"?
How is that different from the way the we create?
How should God's power in creation affect us?
(2) How did we get here?
How does rejecting man in God's image impact our worldview?
What does it mean that man is created in the image of God?
The reality of God's creation is that it was plunged into sin and death in the fall of Adam. What hope is there in the midst of this bad news?
How does the purpose of life found in a Christian worldview differ from that in an evolutionary/atheistic worldview?
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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
October 13, 2023 The Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What connection does this passage have with "the day of the Lord" passages in the Old Testament?
(1) The Day of the Lord will come suddenly.
How is the return of Christ similar to a thief (at least for the unbeliever)?
What question does this passage scream at us?
(2) The Day of the Lord will not surprise the believer.
What are some things that God has opened your eyes to see?
(3) The Day of the Lord leads to sober living.
What does Paul use the metaphors of sleeping and drunkenness?
In what say should our identity as God's people affect our living?
(4) The Day of the Lord will mean our final salvation.
What do the 3 different tenses of salvation refer to?
1 - We have been saved (past tense)
2 - We are being saved (present tense)
3 - We will be saved ( future tense)
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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

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