Coastland University - Staying The Course With Brett Peterson

God can’t be tempted but Jesus was tempted in all things, just like we are, yet without sin. Digging deep into when Satan tempted Jesus for 40 days in the wilderness. Part 1 this week and we will finish our in depth look at this next week.

One of the big problems with the New Testament is the differences between the genealogies of Jesus between Matthew and Luke. After Abraham, they both have two different genealogies! Pastor Brett unpacks and clarifies exactly why…

Why did Jesus have to get baptized? The powerful significance of Jesus baptism.

John the Baptist was a powerful preacher. In fact, Jesus said: Luke 7:27   "This is the one about whom it is written, 'BEHOLD, I SEND MY MESSENGER AHEAD OF YOU, WHO WILL PREPARE YOUR WAY BEFORE YOU.' Luk 7:28   "I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John (the Baptist)." He was so empowered by the Spirit of God that even the Sadducees and Pharis...

We don't know a lot about Jesus' childhood, but in our text today we see Him at the Temple talking to the Priests, Sages, and teachers when He was 12 years old. And, we have the first recorded words of Jesus in the New Testament!

Mark and John have nothing to say about the events that happened after the Birth of Jesus.  But between Luke and Matthew’s narratives, we get exactly what took place.

Jesus was most likely born around September 25, 8 B.C. On or about Rosh Hashanah - the Feast of Trumpets.

Going deep in a study on the Last Supper, The Lord's Table, Communion, Passover, and the Bread of Life!

What year was Jesus born? Believe it or not, there is a huge debate on this and some even question the veracity of scripture because of it. Pastor Brett digs deep and discovers the best date for our Lord's birth!

In our study today, we will find that Jesus said there is no one greater, of all the men who had been born to this point, than John the Baptist. And then He says, 'the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he'. How are we greater than John the Baptist?

Only three people (excluding Jesus) were 'filled with the Holy Spirit' (in the New Testament) prior to the resurrection of Jesus. But that was a temporary filling for a specific purpose. After Pentecost, we become the temple of the Holy Spirit and we are constantly filled with the Spirit all the time!

The most amazing event in the history of the universe! God the Son, emptied Himself of His divine attributes and became a developing embryo in Mary's womb! The creator became part of His creation! It's called the 'Kenosis'. What did Jesus empty Himself of? How did God the Son become a man? Pastor Brett digs deep and brings out what the Bible has to say on the matter of the incarnat...

The pundits and many Pastors say that you have to have doubt to have faith. Listen, that is NOT Biblical. True faith is the absence of doubt! And if you doubt, the Bible is clear, there are consequences. Like, your prayers won't be answered, and God will bring about circumstances to grow your blind belief (or doubt) into true faith! Faith is Belief + Proof! Get ready to grow your faith!

Living in the last days and looking for the Rapture - the Day of The Lord!

Elijah the Prophet had to come before Jesus to prepare the people to receive the Messiah. Luke starts his Gospel with how that happened, taking off right where the Old Testament left off in the last two verses Malachi 4. But Jesus said Elijah will come again to do the same thing in the last days! Let's dive deep into the second (or possible third if we count John the Baptist) coming of Elijah the...

Luke gives us the exact time frame that Jesus was born! And it's not December! Also, John's dad gets the privilege to burn the incense in the Holy Place of the Temple - where we get to go every time we pray! Pastor Brett unpacks some deep truths in today's message on Luke chapter 1 verses 5 through 10.

Last week, we did the introduction and talked about Luke's Credentials - Gentile, Doctor, and Historian.  This week we will look at Luke's methodology - how he 'investigated everything thoroughly' so that we would know the 'exact truth' about who Jesus is and what He did on earth.  And who the book is written to - a Roman senator or governor.

We are about to embark on an amazing journey through the Gospel of Luke. Physician, the only Gentile to write a New Testament book, and messenger of God to the world.

Mom’s, we love you!  You are amazing and we honor you this morning!

Thanksgiving is a holiday set apart for this nation to give thanks to God for His bountiful blessings. Make no mistake about it, almost every Presidential Thanksgiving proclamation declared thanks to the God of the Bible - and asked the nation to set apart Thanksgiving day as the day to thank Almighty God for His grace on America and to bless America.

If we follow God’s design for our marriage, we will have a home that is a sanctuary – filled with love, laughter, and peace.  

God gives you natural abilities, supernatural talents, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit!  You are a child of God, and an Ambassador of light!  You can move from being just an ordinary person to one who is extraordinary by the power of the Holy Spirit!

Many Christians struggle with their prayer life. The secret to a vibrant prayer life is in the Tabernacle! It is a road map to experiencing God in prayer!

Church is a building, but the Ekklesia is the called out ones who assemble together as the Body of Christ. We are also compelled to vote in the election! Whatever candidates that lines up most closely to Biblical ethics we must vote for.  No sovereign but God and no King but Jesus!

Pastor Brett examines the Christmas story to find the exact date that Christ was born. Does the Bible give us clues as to when Jesus was conceived, and when Jesus was born?  We find out that December 25th might signify something different, yet perhaps more important.  It’s the most wonderful time, of the year…