Prairie Bible Church

Matthew 22:37-39     “Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, mind and spirit. This is the first and greatest commandment. But the second is like it; to love your neighbor as you love yourself. Upon these two commandments are built ALL the laws and the prophets!   www.prairiebible.com       Twitter:@CRPrairieBible

Are you burdened by things you have done?  Do you believe you need to “clean up” for Jesus.  Listen to learn what Jesus asks of us.  Psalm 51:10  -   “Create in me a clean heart, O Lord. And renew a right spirit within me.”   www.prairiebible.com    Twitter: @CRPrairieBible

Discipleship = growing as “followers” of Christ. What are you doing to grow your faith as a follower of Christ? www.prairiebible.com

What is your New Year's resolution for 2019? What if your resolution was that everytime you were tempted to worry, you made the choice to pray instead? Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything, but instead, pray about everything, and you shall experience a peace and joy beyond all human understanding.” www.prairiebible.org

Message from Prairie Bible Church on Christmas Eve.   For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Finding Peace during the holidays  -   Triumphing over troublesome relationships  1 Peter 3:9  - Do not repay evil with evil, but instead a blessing, which is our holy calling. Knowing that by doing so you shall be blessed, as well.

Remember that our happiness and peace does not come from what we have… but from whose we are… Jesus! Hebrews 13:5:   Do not be one who covets things, but be content with what you have. For God has said; never will I leave you and never will I forsake you.

Are you struggling this holiday season with unrealized expectations and disappointment?   Try being a blessing to someone else and see what happens!  Matthew 28:19-20:     And Jesus said; "Go out into all the world and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them all that I have commanded. And remember, I am with you always, even unto the e...

One of the things that often steals the “peace” of the holiday season is our crazy schedules. Be careful this holiday season, lest you find yourself so busy that you forget what the season is really all about! Exodus 18:17-19: “The thing you are doing is not good. Both you and the people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out!” Listen to me and I will give you counsel and God will stand...

Are you struggling to identify things for which you are thankful? If so, it’s probably because you’re looking in the wrong place!    Look to Jesus, for it is from Him that all blessings flow! Colossians 2:7     “Be firmly rooted and grounded in the faith you have been taught, and you shall experience thanksgiving!” We invite you to join our service on Sunday mornings at 9:30.  We meet at Prairie H...

Proverbs 4:23 - Guard your heart for from it flows the issues of life. In other words, be careful of what and who you fill your life with and how you spend your time, because what you fill your life with has a powerful influence on your heart! As Christians we should intentionally stand guard, or consider what we allow into our lives on a regular basis, knowing that the people and things we fill o...

Growing as a Disciple of Christ is not a “destination”, but a “journey”.   The purpose of today’s message is not to condemn you for a lack of self-control, but to help you on your journey to become more like Jesus! 1st Corinthians 10:13a- “ No temptation has taken you but that which is common to man”.   “ So take heart, for God is faithful. He will not allow you to be tempted beyond that which you...

Are you sick and tired of all the political ads?  Listen to today's message to hear about integrity and living your life with Grace & Truth.   Today's Bible verse:   James 5:12- Do not swear by heaven or by earth, or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no”. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 9:30 at Prairie Hill Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA.     ...

Proverbs 27:17:  “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” o  In other words, everyone needs someone in their life:      - Who is brave enough…       - Who knows them well enough…        - And who loves them enough… ·      To speak the TRUTH into their lives! Who is that person for YOU??? Series:  Discipleship Toolbox Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am at Prairie Hill El...

Is it time for a paradigm shift in children's ministry?  It is the goal of Prairie Bible Church to help everyone, including our children to: o  Worship God o  Grow as Disciples o  Serve God by serving the world Proverbs 22:6 - Raise up a child in the way they should go, and when they get old they’ll not depart from it. Series:  Discipleship Toolbox Join us for worship on Sunday mornings at 9:...

Many of us have a misunderstanding of the Purpose of Prayer.  The reason why we pray is NOT to inform God of our needs!        -   T he Purpose of Prayer is to build relationship with God! Matthew 18:19-20:  If two or more agree on anything here on earth, it will be done for them by our Father in heaven. For whenever two or three are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them Series:  Disciple...

Discipleship Tool  #1: “Share” the highs and the lows of your day with one another. o   o   Galatians 6:2-    Bear one another’s burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ.   Discipleship Tool  #2: “Read” a verse or a passage from the Bible. o   2 Timothy 1:6-17-  All scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for the teaching of doctrine, correction, reproof, and instruction in righteousness,...

Proverbs 22:6 - Raise up a child in the way they should go and when they get old they will not depart from it. Two parts of this verse to learn from: “Raise up a child in the way they should go…”- Teach your children the essentials of life; morals, ethics, faith… “And when they get old they’ll not depart from it…”- We can’t make our kids do what we want… BUT… God promises that eventually they will...

The fact that Prairie Bible Church was born in a barn is an important part of our history.  In fact, this part of our history was integral in shaping our church’s mission: Prairie Bible Church exists to help people grow in faith, by being a simple, authentic representation of Jesus’ love.  Prairie Bible Church exists for three simple purposes: To WORSHIP Jesus. To GROW as Disciples of Jesus. And t...

What we chose to do with what we have been given is up to us.  We can resign ourselves to what we believe is inevitable… OR… we can embrace our God-given destiny! Today's Bible Verses: Romans 9:21    Who are we to say to the potter, if he decides to make from the same lump of clay, one vessel for honor and the other for dishonor?   1 Corinthians 3:11-13    No one can lay a foundation, other t...