Good News in a Dark World

By Kevin Efflandt

The Bible teaching and preaching ministry of Pastor Kevin Efflandt.

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October 11, 2023 The "Don't Judge Me" Verse (Verses Taken Out of Context - Matthew 7:1) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
(1) The Exhortation
What does the Bible say elsewhere about making judgments?
What point is Jesus making in verse 1?
What warning does He give in verse 2?
(2) The Example
How do we approach others in a way that honors the Lord?

1 - With Grace
2 - With Discernment
What is Jesus' point in referencing dogs and pigs?
(3) The Encouragement
In light of the context of this passage, why does Jesus tell us that we need to pray persistently?
Why is it often hard for us 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 @ FireCats Productions
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32min
October 09, 2023 Encouraging the Discouraged (Haggai 2) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What are some of the things that can cause us to be discouraged?
(1) Message #1
What was the Feast of Tabernacles?
What was causing some of God's people to be discouraged as they rebuilt the temple?
Haggai's message to the discouraged people:
1 - Get to work, knowing that the Lord is with you.
2 - Remember what the Temple was pointing to
(2) Message #2
The point in Haggai's second message is that outward religion cannot save.
What is our motive in carrying out the work the Lord has given us to do?
(3) Message #3
What is this message pointing ahead to?
How does that empower us for service 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 @
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36min
October 06, 2023 The Second Coming (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
In what way were the Thessalonians confused about the second coming of Christ?
(1) The Second Coming is not a mystery.
How is the doctrine of Christ's second coming relevant for us?
(2) The Second Coming provides us with great hope.
Why is any hope that an unbeliever has in the face of death a case hope?
What is the significance of Paul speaking of deceased Christians as those who are "asleep"?
What is the basis for our hope? (see verse 14)
(3) The second coming will be unmistakable.
1 - Christ's return will be personal.
2 - Christ's return will be loud.
3 - Christ's return will being the Resurrection.
4 - Christ's return will usher in the eternal state.
(4) The Second Coming is meant to encourage us.
In what way does Christ's Second Coming comfort 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.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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34min
October 04, 2023 The Graduation Verse (Jeremiah 29:11) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
"Verses Taken Out of Context" Series (Jeremiah 29:11)
In this sermon:
When did Jeremiah minister and what was the focus of his ministry?
What is the context and background to this verse?
What were the false prophets telling God's people during the time of the Babylonian exile?
How did God call His people to live during their time in exile? (See Jeremiah 29:5-7)
How does this apply to us today?
What are some of the purposes of God's chastisement?
We find 4 important words in this verse:
1 - KNOW
2 - YOU
3 - WELFARE
4 - HOPE
How do we see this verse fulfilled in 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
October 02, 2023 Time to Get Back to Work (Haggai 1) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
What 3 words can the work of the church be summarized with?
1 - Upward
2 - Inward
3 - Outward
(1) The Apathy
What did Cyrus allow the Jews to do in 539 BC?
What were some of the reasons why the rebuilding of the temple stalled?
1 - The people were too busy
2 - Their finances were suffering
3 - They were facing opposition
(2) The Admonition
How does God address their excuse that they were too busy?
What should we remember when we are discouraged in the Lord's work?
(3) The Action
Why is it crucial to remember that the Lord is with us?
How is Jesus the fulfillment of the temple?
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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 @ Fire Cat Productions
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39min
September 29, 2023 Pleasing God (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
As some introductory matters, it's important to see that:
1 - Paul is making a passionate plea.
2 - This is the path of pleasing God.
3 - There's always room for growth.
4 - These are God's commands.
(1) Sexual Purity
What do we know about the culture the Thessalonians lived in as it relates to the subject of this passage?
What kind of sexual activity does God condemn in His word?
How can we walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of our flesh?
What is the horizontal aspect to sexual purity?
(2) Brotherly Love
Why does Paul talk about the importance of love to a church that was already faithful in loving one another?
How does your life as a Christian serve as a testimony to those outside 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.
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Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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37min
September 27, 2023 Mini - Jacob's Ladder (Genesis 28:10-17) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this mini-devotional:
Pastor Kevin explains that the ladder Jacob sees in his dream (Genesis 28:10-17) is ultimately fulfilled in 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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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6min
September 25, 2023 God Promises an End to our Enemies (Obadiah 1) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
Why is Obadiah known as a "minor" prophet?
What are some reasons why Obadiah can be a difficult book to understand?
(1) The Background
What are some things we know about Edom?
Why does a 6th Century date for Obadiah seem to be best?
(2) Edom's Opposition
How is Esau a warning to us?
What did the Edomites do when they saw Israel being attacked by the Babylonians?
What are some of the ways in which we see hostility to Christianity today?
(3) God's Justice
What does the phrase "the day of the Lord" refer to?
How does the Old Testament concept of "drinking" 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.
All Rights Reserved

Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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35min
September 22, 2023 Timothy's Report (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
(1) Paul's Rejoicing
There are specifically 3 things that come out in Timothy's report:
1 - The Thessalonians' Faith
2 - The Thessalonians' Love
How does the Bible speak of the importance of love?
3 - The Thessalonians' Fondness
What kind of distress and affliction had Paul faced in his ministry?
How does what Paul lived for differ from what the world lives for?
(2) Paul's Request
Paul is praying for 2 things:
1 - That he could make a personal visit to the Thessalonians
2 - Their spiritual growth
Paul prays for an increase in their love, specifically in 2 areas:
1 - Their love for one another
2 - Their love for all
How can we show love to those in our community?
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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
September 20, 2023 Christ's Poverty, Our Riches (2 Corinthians 8:9) Good News in a Dark World with Pastor Kevin Efflandt
In this sermon:
Why should the incarnation of Christ always be a wonder to us?
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.
All Rights Reserved
Intro/Outro - Chris Lopez @ FireCat Productions
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37min

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