Maple City Sermons

Parenting is not easy. In this series, "Parenting godly kids in a negative world", Pastor Dressler will apply biblical principles to this difficult task to help parents navigate their way through this sacred calling. The first lesson introduces the class and then exposes some of the myths surrounding parenting today. Support the show

Can you tell who is lying? Mephibosheth and Ziba tell David conflicting stories. Rather than searching out the truth, David acts foolishly and dismisses the conflict. The likely truth; everyone in the story is doing something wrong - that is human nature. Believers, in the power of the Holy Spirit must seek to overcome their sinful nature and live for the glory of God. Support the show

Suffering is a part of life on this planet, there is no way around it. Peter in this passage prepares believers for suffering and helps us to understand what suffering we can and should avoid, and what suffering will be used by God for our good, for the good of others, and for the glory of God. Support the show

The gospel is the indispensable heart of Christianity. Without it, mankind is lost for eternity; because of the gospel, we can be forgiven and freed from the power and penalty of sin. Baptism is a visible demonstration of the greatest event in history - the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Support the show

Peter calls the believer to live a life that is unnatural. We are to love others, to be kind-hearted and sympathetic, to be humble. We are not to retaliate or to seek vengeance, but rather to bless those who seek to do us harm. This is the "good life", but our only hope to live that way is if we live in the presence of our Lord, knowing He will help us when we call out to Him. Support th...

This final lesson in our Bible: History and Translations series concludes with some warnings about how believers should not approach the subject of translations as well as advice regarding good translations to choose and how to study the Bible well.  Support the show

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In the penultimate lesson on Bible translations we begin our conclusion by discussing what our attitude toward Bible translations should be as well as how we ought to approach the Word of God on a regular basis. We then review some of the important lessons we have learned about Bible translations. Support the show

Barzillai was a old man who had compassion on David when David was no longer the revered king of Israel. His kindness put his own life at risk, but Barzillai was not afraid to associate himself with those who were dismissed by others. Christ is the supreme example of demonstrating love to unlovely people - so too should his followers be willing to love the outcasts of society. Support the show

One marked difference between modern translations is the way in which the translators go about the process of textual criticism. Questions like, "are the oldest manuscripts the closest to the original, or should the manuscripts be weighed so that the majority has the loudest voice? Should the church put more stock in the manuscripts that were recently discovered or those that have been used f...

When Ahithophel's advice was rejected by Absalom, bitterness finally drove Ahithophel to commit suicide. Bitterness is destructive - it destroys relationships, homes, people, and churches. God's people must learn to obey the words of Christ and recognize the wonder of forgiveness - the forgiveness God has granted them - so that they can forgive and drive out the root of bitterness within...

Yves is a wonderful man of God serving Haitians and Dominicans in the Dominican Republic. In the first half of the presentation, Yves shares his story and explains many of his ministries in the DR. He then opens the Word and preaches a challenging message from 1 Corinthians about our need to Get real, to be Obedient, and the Dedicate ourselves to the Lord. We all have struggles, but we thank God t...

Translators first decide their translation philosophy before they begin - this decision impacts what style of English they translate to (formal, informal, etc), and how they deal with ambiguity in the text. This lesson will explain some of these decision and compare four popular translations - NASB, NET, NKJV, and the Message. Support the show

David's sin has caused a great deal of pain in his life. In this story, it is interesting to see that David, rather than escaping a difficult circumstance, allows it to continue because he believes that God is doing something through it. Though believers experience great trouble on this earth, it is good to remember that our God is working through all those things for our good and His glory....

This lesson will introduce the various philosophies of Bible translation and then compare verses from four of the best known modern translations. NLT, NIV, HCSB, ESV Support the show

Throughout Scripture we see God's sovereign plan unfold. Even in the difficult times we know that God is not surprised; rather, he is in control and somehow, even the pain is a part of his plan. We also see that man is completely and utterly responsible for our sin. These two truths seem paradoxical, but it is this mystery that makes the sovereignty of God even more glorious. May we praise hi...

God created mankind and designed marriage to be between a man and his wife. No matter how unpopular the notion of Christian marriage is in our culture, the Word of God is clear and the Creator of Mankind knows best. This sermon will explain the purpose and plan of marriage from God's perspective, and provides practical advice for husbands and wives. Support the show

This lesson will begin with a discussion about six positions that people take on the King James Version followed by the history and basic information about four of the earliest modern English Bible Translations: Revised Version, American Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, New American Standard Bible.  Support the show

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The story of Absalom ends tragically, but half-way through, it seems like Absalom has hatched and carried out an incredible plan to take the throne of Israel. Success in the moment does not always equal true success; children of God must remember that though the wicked may prosper now, only the godly are granted victory in the end. Remain faithful. Support the show

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The King James Bible has been the prominent Bible translation for English speaking people for over 400 years. It's popularity has lead to a great deal of myths and misinformation that have circulated to either defend or attack those who choose to use it. This lesson will provide historical information that will help us wade through the arguments to see the King James Bible for what it is. Sup...

The King James Bible dominated the world of English Bible translations for nearly 300 years. This lesson will look at the history leading up to the translation of the Authorized Version and will explain the process and method through which it was translated.  Support the show