Prairie Bible Church

Seeking Clarity in a Confused Culture, Prairie Bible Service, April 24, 2022 Scripture:   1 Cor 11:2-16  There was a lot of confusion in the city of Corinth when it came to men, women, and how they relate to each other, and this confusion had crept into the Corinthian church. Paul, by the power of the Holy Spirit, brings clarity to the situation. This clarity includes timeless truths for us today...

The Ultimate Oxymoron”, Prairie Bible Message, Easter Sunday  The “Oxymoronic Truth” that Jesus died but is now ALIVE is the proof that our sin and brokenness need not define our future. We have a choice… and His name is Jesus!   He is risen. He is risen indeed!  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

The Faithful King and the Fleeting Crowd John 12:12-19   Passion Week is the most important week in human history, and Palm Sunday marks the first day of that week. On Palm Sunday, Jesus makes His triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This is one of the rare events recorded in all four Gospels. With chaos surrounding him, Jesus set His face toward the Father in the most important week...

What does  "All things should be done for the Lord" mean?  Prairie Bible Message, April 3, 2022  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31    “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”  Have you allowed your faith to influence ALL of your life?  The Bible instructs us that EVERYTHING we do should be for God.  Culture teaches us faith is not supposed to enter...

“Temptation”, Prairie Bible Message, March 27, 2022 Often, we Christians believe WE need to be strong enough to stand up to the temptations of today. That is a lie from the Devil!  Remember, it’s only when we admit we are powerless and surrender to Jesus that true victory comes!  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13   No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he wil...

Prairie Bible Prayer Service , March 20, 2022 Session 1 –  Prayers for our Children’s Ministry Session 2 -  Prayers for Revival Session 3- Prayers for our Local Mission Partners Session 4 - Prayers for Peace in Ukraine Simple. Authentic. Jesus. prairiebible.org

Message: “Success Through Surrender” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9  When compared with the world’s path toward success, the gospel’s path toward success is upside down. This is especially true in 1 Corinthians 9, where the Apostle Paul teaches us that increased victory in Christ comes through increased surrendering of ourselves. Christian success happens through Christian surrender. Take Home Questio...

“Knowledge + Love = Jesus”, Prairie Bible Message, March 6, 2022  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3  “Knowledge” puffs up, whereas “LOVE” builds up! The example Jesus has set for us is to always put the needs of others before your own, and we are ALL blessed because of it!  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

“Live As You Are Called”, Prairie Bible Message, February 27, 2022  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17   Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.  When we make the conscious decision to make it about Jesus, instead of ourselves, we will find the hope, satisfaction and peace, that we are looking for.   Sim...

“Bought with a Price”, Prairie Bible Message, February 20, 2022  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20  As Christians we look to the Bible, not the culture, to define a proper view of sexual behavior. Often, disordered sex comes from a disordered view of the body. What does the Bible say about my body?   Take Home Message : God has ultimate authority over my body in order to protect me.  God’s design f...

  "All Things are Lawful?", Prairie Bible Message, February 13, 2022  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12  Sin destroys our lives. But Jesus has freed us from that destruction, if only we would choose Him!  1 Peter 2:11:  Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

"What does the Bible Say About Judging Others?", Prairie Bible Message, February 6, 2022  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:12-13   Matthew 7:1-2  What does the Bible say about judging others?  The answer may surprise you!  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

"The Pressure to Perform", Prairie Bible Message, January 30, 2022 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 While we all have burdens to bear (Galatians 6:5), many of us feel an overwhelming pressure to perform in our daily lives. This often comes from a misunderstanding of God’s standard for us as followers of Jesus Christ, which is faithfulness .   Big Idea : God’s standard for His servants is t...

"Building on a Firm Foundation", Prairie Bible Message, January 23, 2022  What materials are you bringing to the building of the church? 1 Corinthians 3:11-15  For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, fo...

"The Knowledge of God", Prairie Bible Message, January 16, 2022 The truth of God’s message is available to everyone… BUT… in order to understand that truth, you must first trust in Jesus as Lord! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-14 Series: Journey through Corinthians Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

“The Way of the Cross”, Prairie Bible Message, January 9th, 2022 1 Corinthians 1:18    The way of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. But to those who are being saved it is the very power of God! What “Crosses” have you been bearing that make you feel hopeless and broken? Give them to Jesus and watch them be transformed! Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org

“Called to be Saints”, Prairie Bible Message, January 2nd, 2022 Series: 1 Corinthians Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17   An Introduction to 1 and 2 Corinthians The Corinthian Church Paul stayed for 18 months  Paul’s lengthiest correspondence among NT churches (29 chapters) Understood to be Paul’s most personal correspondence among NT churches (2 Corinthians) Primarily Gentile converts (non-Jewish)...

Prairie Bible Church Message: Christmas Eve, 2021 Message: Jesus Christ: King of An Unshakeable Kingdom Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus Christ is… -       Our Humble King (v. 6). -       Our Mighty King (v. 6). -       Our Unshakeable King (v. 7). Jesus Christ’s work on the cross is finished. His kingdom is unshakeable. The only question is, will you repent of your sins and believe in Him? Romans 10...

“Finding God Through Our Tears”, Prairie Bible message, December 19, 2021 Have you experienced a Christmas that failed to live up to the expectations you had for it?  Have you wondered why God let’s hardships occur?  Listen to today’s message to hear an “unexpected truth” that can be found in the Christmas story.    Scripture: Matthew 2:13-19  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  Prairiebible.org

“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 Prairie Bible Church   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 disappo...

“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.  prairiebible.org

“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. Jes...

“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...

“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. prairiebible.org