Prairie Bible Church

Luke 16:1-9      There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. So, he called and said to him; ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be a manager.’ And the manager said to himself; ‘What shall do since the Master is taking the management away from me? I’m not strong enou...

The gospel is as much about the Father as it is the Son. Jesus did not come to earth to convince a begrudging Father to accept us; He partnered with a loving Father to save us (John 3:16). The Father planned our salvation, the Son accomplished it, and the Holy Spirit applies it.  The resounding message of the gospel is this: “Come home.” What is our heart toward the lost when they come home throug...

Have you ever asked a question like this: “Of all the people of the world, why/how would God care about me?” Jesus is pursuing a relationship with you!  The question is; Do you want a relationship with Him?!  Luke 15:3-10     So He told them this parable: “What man among you, having 100 sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety nine in the open country and go after the one that...

Jesus felt compassion for the crowds even as he challenged them. He did not water down the truth to gain fans; he told them that whoever would follow him must take up his or her cross daily (Luke 9:23). As Paul wrote, “All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12). But even though the world rejects followers of Jesus, God welcomes them into his family. An...

God has invited us into the greatest Kingdom of all, yet so few take up the invitation. Why do so many reject the Kingdom? “It would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imag...

How Authentically Humble ae You?  One of the greatest examples of servant leadership was performed by Jesus at His Last Supper., when He washed the feet of His disciples.   Luke 14:7-11    Now He told a parable to those who were invited, when He notice how they chose places of honor, saying to them; “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest some...

How should we respond when we face difficult times?    Luke 13:6-9  A man had a fig tree planted in a vineyard, and one day he came seeking fruit, but found none. So, he says to the vine-dresser; “For three years I’ve come seeking fruit from this tree and I’ve found none. Cut it down. Why should it keep using up ground?” But the vinedresser responds and says: “Sir, leave it alone for one more year...

Theme: The Parable of the Faithful Doorkeeper, Scripture: Luke 12:35-40   Much of Luke Chapter twelve revolves around the issue of “stewardship”: o             Stewardship of the Gospel o             Stewardship of Possessions o             Stewardship of Time              Today’s parable deals in part, with the stewardship issue of “waiting” (time).   Luke 12:35-40 o             Stay dressed for...

The danger of having abundant possessions is that we can begin to trust them rather than God. We can let our possessions get in the way of our purpose and think that material security equals spiritual security. But the Bible teaches the wealthy how to be truly rich toward God– “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches,...

The enemy wants us to believe that God doesn’t care about our burdens, but that is not what the Bible says. God tells us to cast all our anxieties on Him, because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Jesus went to His Father repeatedly in prayer. He rose early to pray and spent full nights in prayer, and His Father supplied Him with everything He needed. The question is not “Does God care?” It is “Do we...

The danger of being a Bible expert is thinking that you have it all figured out. Bible knowledge is good, but it does not guarantee that you are following Jesus. Following Jesus is doing what the Bible says. Often in Jesus’ teaching, biblical obedience comes from people that his hearers least expected. Last week it was the woman who was a sinner (Lk. 7:36-50), and here it is a Samaritan. As Jesus...

What does God value? It may not be what you think. The world is impressed with outward appearances, but God looks at the heart. God desires people who truly grasp the depth of their sin and their need to be forgiven. As Jesus said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Lk. 5:31-32)   Take Home Mes...

Jesus’ life was a rollercoaster, yet He was the most stable person to ever live. How did He do it? By submitting His life to the Father through obedience to God’s Word. In the same way, our stability flows from submission to Jesus, which is submission to God’s Word. Floods are inevitable, but those who obey God’s Word will weather the flood. In contrast, those who refuse to obey will not be able t...

The Bible makes clear that those who know Jesus will follow Jesus. The two are inextricably linked, yet we have a tendency to try and separate them. While works are not the cause of our salvation, they are evidence that we’ve received it. You can’t work your way into the Kingdom of Heaven, but after you enter through Jesus, work with all your might! As Jesus said, “We must work the works of him wh...

When you stand before God, you won’t give an account for what you did not have. You won’t give an account for someone else’s family, someone else’s job, someone else’s finances, someone else’s singleness or marriage. You will give an account for  how you managed your family, job, finances, and relationships.  But many of us spend our lives more worried about what we don’t have than what we do have...

What is the difference between religion and having a relationship with Jesus Christ?    Listen to this message to better understand the Parable of the Ten Virgins and how it relates directly to your life.  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  Prairiebible.org

As Christians, with a biblical worldview, it’s important to remember that our “purpose” never changes!  Our roles and responsibilities may change, but our purpose NEVER changes! And what is our purpose? (Matthew 22:37-39)   Love God and Love others as we would want to be loved.   Matthew 24:45-48   “Who then is the faithful and wise servant that the Master has set over the house? Blessed is the se...

The Parable of the Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14 Much about the Kingdom of Heaven is not what we expect. We see this in who responds to heaven’s invitation, which is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Tragically, many reject the invitation. But the least expected respond with joy and attend. This may seem upside down to us, but not to God. As Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth...

The irony of the Good News: Jesus’ death was actually the linchpin of His strategy to save the world!  Check-mate… Game over… Jesus wins!  And so do we, if only we will trust Him as Lord!  Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.   prairiebible.org

What lie is the Devil trying to sell you?  That you are so bad that God doesn’t want anything to do with you? Or, that you are so good, that you have nothing to repent of?   BOTH are lies! Repent, and turn to Jesus! The Parable of the Two Sons Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. prairiebible.org

The Laborer’s and the Vineyard  The whole idea of “fairness” is subjective, meaning, it’s often in the eye of the bolder.   So, what do you think is “fair” from God’s perspective?  Join us for the message this Sunday to learn about this important parable from Christ.  Matthew 20:1-16  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

There are no long-term relationships without forgiveness. Why? Because we live in a broken world. We wrong others, and others wrong us. Peter understood this when he asked Jesus, how often should I forgive? Jesus’ answer is offensive to many. Doesn’t He know how I’ve been wronged?! Jesus does know, and He also has the right to command us to forgive. Why? Because He was wronged far greater than any...

What does the Parable of the Dragnet mean?  There is more to this lesson than first meets the eye!  Remember, this is not a game.  Matthew 13:47-50:   47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48 When it was full,  men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. 49 So it will be at the en...

What did Jesus mean when he gave the commandment “Follow Me”? The Resurrection Story is the greatest story in world history!   But there’s more to the story than what we often remember. The Resurrection isn’t the culmination of anything. It’s the beginning of everything!  Jesus is saying to each of us: “Come Follow Me!”  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.   www.prairiebible.org

Our Humble King Matthew 21:1-11  “Humility is something we should constantly pray for, yet never thank God that we have.” -M.R. DeHaan. When it comes to Christian virtues, humility is among the top of the list. Many people are too proud to be used by God. Few people are humble enough to be used by God. God watches over the humble and gives grace to the humble. Jesus is the perfect example of humil...