“Finding God in Relationship Rather than Religion”, Prairie Bible message, December 12, 2021

Don’t let the trappings and all “the stuff” of Christmas get in the way of your personal relationship with Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

Series: An Unexpected Christmas (Finding God in Unexpected Places)

Theme: Finding Christ in Our Disappointments

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Date: December 5, 2021

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Take Home Message: God can use our greatest disappointments for His greatest purposes.

When faced with major disappointment, Joseph the carpenter...

• Resolved to do what is right (18-19). 
• Wrestled with the disappointment (20). 
   
  • Psalm 30:5
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• Received God’s great purpose (20-25). 

Take Home Questions

• Is God good? 
   
  • Exodus 34:6-7
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• Is God in control?
   
  • Isaiah 45:6-7
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• Will you stay the course?
   
  • Galatians 6:7-9
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“Finding Hope in our Dysfunctions”, Prairie Bible message, November 28, 2021

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Do not let family dysfunctions discourage you or define who you are. Choose to be defined by God’s plan for you!  Remember that you have the choice to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and by doing so, you will become part of God’s family.

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Truth”, Prairie Bible Message, Nov. 14, 2021
Scripture: Acts 28

Do you believe human wisdom and our current culture often leads us away from the TRUTH of the Bible?  In today’s message, Craig wraps up our year long study of the book of Acts by reviewing the TRUTH about Jesus Christ, submitting our lives to God, and what we need to do to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“The Chosen Vessel”, Prairie Bible Message, Nov. 14, 2021

Acts 27

 This chapter may be the most famous and detailed shipwreck in ancient history. In Acts 27, men choose a vessel (the ship) for their purposes, and God chooses a vessel (Paul) for His purposes. Only one of these vessels will make it to Rome. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are also vessels chosen by God for His purposes (1 Peter 2:9). We may not be Paul, but we have much to learn from God’s pattern for Paul’s life and ministry.

• Acts 9:10-16
• 2 Cor 11:24-28

Take Home Message 

The world’s power is found in strength, but Christ’s power is found in weakness.

• 2 Cor 12:7-9

 Jesus takes his chosen vessels from...

• Hubris to Humility (1-20). 
• 2 Cor 1:8-10
• Captive to Captain (21-26). 
• -M.R. Dehaan- Before an individual can be saved, he must first learn that he cannot save himself.
• 2 Tim 2:20-21
• Wreck to Revival (27-44).
   
  • Charles Finney on how to begin a revival- The first step is a deep repentance, a breaking down of heart, a getting down into the dust before God, with deep humility, and a forsaking of sin 

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Testifying: Your Responsibility as a Christian”   Prairie Bible Message, Nov. 7, 2021

Your job as a Christian is to testify about your belief in Jesus Christ and the difference he has made in your life. 

Scripture on Paul’s Testimony:  Acts 26: 2-3, Acts 26: 22-23

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Making the Choice to Become Part of God’s Seamless Plan”   Prairie Bible Message, October 31, 2021

Becoming part of God’s Plan to offer hope and salvation to the world is a gift from God. What is your choice?

Ephesians 2:8-9:  For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,  not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

 Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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Messiah: God’s Final Answer to Our Greatest Question,  Isaiah 53. Prairie Bible Message, 10/24/2021

The Ultimate Question:  How can sinners be reconciled to God?

We are reconciled to God by believing in Jesus Christ’s...

•Startling sacrifice (52:13-15). 

•Suffering sacrifice (53:1-3). 

•Substitutionary sacrifice (4-6). 

•Silent sacrifice (7-9). 

•Saving sacrifice (10-12).

God’s Final Answer:

How can sinners be reconciled to God?

•By believing in the costly, gracious sacrifice of Jesus Christ on our behalf.

oRomans 10:9- because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“The Kingdoms and the Prophets”   Prairie Bible Message, October 17, 2021

When the world feels like it is in chaos, when it feels like everything is falling apart, when it feels like there is no hope, have faith that God has a plan. Remember that the plan is Jesus. 

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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“Exodus and the Promised Land”  Prairie Bible Message with testimony, Oct. 10, 2021

There is always HOPE, no matter what the circumstance of life, because of God’s PROMISES! 

Remember that God’s got this! His promises SHALL be fulfilled!

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.
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