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Matthew 19:16  “Teacher, what good deed must I do to inherit eternal life?”     Do you know the answer to this question? Series: No Wonder They Crucified Him Message: Check Your Bags Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  Prairiebible.org

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As human beings, when we allow anything other than Christ to define us it will lead to bondage! We are only made righteous through Christ’s death and resurrection. A fact that covers ALL our sins! Giving the pleasures of this world a place in your life they don’t deserve, by allowing them to give your life purpose and meaning, will kill your joy.  For that place only belongs to Jesus!    Series: N...

There is a great irony about the gospel: it is good news, but it offends many people. Why was Jesus crucified? Because the Bible calls Him a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to those who do not believe. As the gospel message continues to be proclaimed throughout the world, Jesus says, “Blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Those who believe in Jesus Christ are not offended by Him,...

-  Are you “on the fence” when it comes to Jesus? -  Is Jesus only your Lord when you like it or it’s convenient? -  Do you truly want what Jesus wants? There’s no setting on the fence when it comes to Jesus.   Series: No Wonder they Crucified Him Theme: Get Off the Fence Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.   www.prairiebible.org

Running with Endurance Hebrews 12:1-3  Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is a 40-day period (not counting Sundays) leading to Easter Sunday. The 40 days represents Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and invites us to prepare for Christ’s death and resurrection. Ash Wednesday is a time for repentance, which means turning away from sin and toward God. It should lead to a renewed reso...

The stories that inspire us tell of men and women who gave up everything to follow Jesus. They see the Kingdom of Heaven as priceless, selling everything to obtain it. This is the paradox of the Kingdom–salvation is a free gift, yet followers of Christ freely sacrifice everything for it. How we receive the Kingdom of Heaven reveals the true treasure of our heart. When confronted with Christ, do we...

Matthew 13:31-33  The Kingdom of Heaven is like a Muster Seed that a man sowed in a field. It’s the smallest of seeds, but when it grows it becomes the largest of all the plants in the garden, like a tree, so that even the birds come and make their nests in it branches. And the Kingdom of God is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.  T wo appli...

The Parable of the Weeds  Matthew 13:36-43   Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the de...

Mathew 9:16-17    No one puts a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will tear away and make the tear worse. And neither should you put new wine into old wineskins, for the new wine will cause the old skins to burst. Instead, put new wine into new wineskins and both shall be preserved.

Who Am I to Judge? Matthew 7:1-5  Biblical discernment is the ability to distinguish good from evil according to the Bible. Living with biblical discernment is not just an option, it is a God-given responsibility. We need to recover biblical discernment in our churches, and it starts with understanding what it means to “judge not.” Sadly, Christians have often neglected their responsibility to con...

Simple Worship. Authentic Discipleship. Serve like Jesus.  If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?  Matthew 5:13-16, Parable of Salt & Light:  “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. “You...

The Parable of the Sower A parable can either “reveal” or “conceal” a message. It all depends on the condition of the person’s heart! Meaning, if you’re not looking for the TRUTH, you could get lost in the details and miss it altogether! Scripture: Matthew 13 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. prairiebible.org

The Purpose of the Parables Matthew 13:10-17 Every time you hear the Word of God, you take a risk. That is because we will be judged based on what we have been given. The people in Jesus’ day had the law and the prophets, yet many were disobedient. But for those who truly knew God, Jesus’ parables were enlightening. The parables reveal truth to believers and veil truth from hardened hearts. Jesus...

Who is Jesus? John 14:6  Each Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But who is Jesus? Why was He born? Why is He still relevant to our lives 2,000 years later? These are important questions. When Thomas asks Jesus, “How can we know the way?” Jesus responds, “ I am the way .” What is the Christmas season all about? It is about Jesus, the only bridge between God and man. Take Home Messag...

Luke 2: 8-18  8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this da...

God’s Purpose in Our Pain Matthew 1:18-21 Have you ever been a situation where there seems to be no right answer? That must have been how Joseph felt when he first learned that Mary was pregnant. How did he handle this painful situation? We often forget about Joseph when it comes to the Christmas story. Joseph has no words recorded in Scripture, but he speaks by his actions. We will see that just...

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Remember to Surrender  Every day God has an assignment for you.  Have you figured out yet what it is?    You need to remember to surrender to God every day.  Let the Holy Spirit work through you to discover the adventure that Jesus has in store for you.   Luke 9:23   And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.  Simple. Authent...

Come to Me and Drink John 7:37-39 There is no substitute for contentment in Christ. When Jesus Christ is our pursuit, He leaves our hearts so satisfied that we don’t need anything else. To those who thirst, Jesus says, “come to me and drink.” Whoever drinks of the water that Jesus gives will never thirst again (Jn. 4:14). As Augustine once said, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hear...

The Adventure John 1:47-50   A life lived for Christ, in the Spirit, should NOT be an obligation… o   It’s a privileged adventure that you don’t want to miss!   Setting up our passage for today: o   When Jesus is baptized, almost immediately John the Baptist proclaims that He is the very “Lamb of God”! §  From that moment on Jesus sets out on a great adventure to Save the world! ·         What’s c...

Our Response to “the Gift” When was the last time you were “filled with the Holy Spirit”?   The biggest stumbling block to having a relationship with the Holy Spirit is whether or not we are willing to let HIM be in control of our lives.  You need to ask yourself, “Have I given control of my life to Him?  Simple. Authentic. Jesus.  prairiebible.org

I Chose You John 15:16 Jesus told his followers, “You did not choose me, but I chose you.” What an amazing statement! Have you considered that God chose you? For God “saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.” (1 Tim. 1:9) God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called. I...

Series: What’s so spiritual about your gifts? Theme: Whom God uses… Scripture: Romans 12:1-3  Romans 12:1- “Give your body as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.”     o The first thing God’s looking for when deciding who He will use: Are you available?  Romans 12:2- “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed in the renewing of your mind.”     o The second thing God’s looking...

 Have You Embraced the Giver of Spiritual Gifts?  Series:  “What’s so spiritual about your gifts?” Theme: The “Talent Trap” Scripture: Acts 2:42-47    42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe[ a ] came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believe...