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Send us Fan Mail 3 of 5 Belonging to a Family of Families The First Principles In this podcast we discuss the individual family and discuss the following. What are household texts?  Does the Bible give an outline for how we are to live in family relationships? What are the basic responsibilities of each family member in an individual home? Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail 2 of 5 Family of Families The First Principles The Scripture Passage is 1 Timothy 3:16-18 In this lesson we begin to unpack what God's plan is specifically for the church.  God wants the church to function as a family How does this play a role in regard to guarding the truth? What does this passage say about the church's role in preserving the gospel? Support the show Em...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 of 5 The Family of Families The First Principles We discuss how the church fits into God's big plan. The Scripture reading is from Eph 2:18-3:11  We talk about What mystery did the apostle Paul reveal to the Gentiles?  Did Christ have a job description for the apostle Paul? Who laid the foundation of the church? Who is the cornerstone of the church? What is God's...

Send us Fan Mail This sermon looks into the Messianic title : The Son of David It teaches on: -Jesus' physical lineage from David -How Jesus will reign on the throne of David -How Jesus will establish a government of peace forevermore -The origins of the title Son of David in the Davidic covenant Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail Thanksgiving Today we examine Psalm 100 and what it truly means to be thankful. We also touch on what the Bible teaches about setting aside time to thank God for his provision and protection.  We examine concepts that the Bible teaches with thanksgiving. 1) Rejoicing and singing  2) Repentance  3) Coming into God's presence 4) Knowing that God is good Support the show Email:...

Send us Fan Mail The sermon focuses on how Jesus will bring this age to an end.  It discusses in detail the battle of Armageddon. Included are: The locations of the battle  The judgements of Christ during the battle  How Christ uses this to prepare the earth for the Millennial Kingdom.  Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail This sermon is on John 1:1-18 The focus is on Jesus as God, as Creator, as Savior, and as the image of the Father.  It uses many cross references of Scripture while pointing to Jesus as the source of life.  It also focuses on the authority of Christ as God, and how Jesus has the very nature of the Father.  Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18  “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left unti...

Send us Fan Mail This is a very short summery of the sermon I gave on the 6 points of the Gospel Message.  After a short introduction, it contains the six major points of the gospel message and one Scripture verse for support.  I encourage everyone that has time to download the full version of this sermon.  Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail Many people have a desire to tell others the message about Christ but find themselves unsure what to say or find that they are giving only part of the message.  In this sermon I have outline the six major points of the gospel message as preached by the apostles.  1) Jesus is God. 2) Jesus was crucified by his own people. 3) Jesus rose from the dead. 4) The Messiah has been prophes...

Send us Fan Mail Part 6 of 6 If properly understood, becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ will dramatically reshape our lives. In our busy world it can be hard to find time to do serious reflection on God's Word.  In order to build upon the rock of Jesus Christ, we need to embrace the gospel in every area of our lives. We need to continue toward maturity in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Chr...

Send us Fan Mail Part 5 of 6 Becoming a Disciple The First Principles of the Faith Jesus upset the entire Jewish religious establishment by whom He associated with and how he related to the world.  Christ was purpose driven. He came to deliver God's message of repentance and faith and glorify God through his love for mankind at the cross. The lifestyle of a disciple is to be built on principl...

Send us Fan Mail Part 4 of 6 Becoming a Disciple The First Principles of the Faith Renewing the mind is critical to following Christ. As we renew our minds in The Way of Christ, the Spirit of God transform us. The greatest spiritual battles occur in our mind. Moral battles are not won through our flesh, they result from a mind renewed in Christ. Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail Part 3 of 6 Becoming a Disciple The First Principles of the Faith The last part of Jesus' command in making disciples is to teach them. Jesus taught the apostles a core set of teachings. The apostles delivered those teachings to the early church. The core elements of this teaching are referred to in the New Testament as "the first principles of Christ", "sound...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of 6 Becoming a Disciple The First Principles of the Faith Baptism is the next step in becoming a disciple.  Baptism should be our fist expression of faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Baptism was done at or near the time of conversion in the early church. Baptism is identifying ourselves with Jesus Christ.  Baptism is meant to reinforce our trust in the person and...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 of 6 Becoming a Disciple The First Principles of the Faith Embracing the gospel is the fist step in becoming a disciple. The gospel literally means "good news"  Before we can move forward in our faith we must understand the gospel. This is a study of the gospel message; the way the apostles taught it.  This study examines Acts 10:34-48  Support the show Email: nat...

Send us Fan Mail This is a sermon I gave a week before Christmas.  It focuses on the time when Marry was visited by Gabriel, the angel in Luke 1 as well as Joseph's reaction in Matthew 1:18-21.  Topics addressed. - Marry being a favored one. - Angels - The virgin birth - Joseph being a just man - Dreams - Prophecy being fulfilled Support the show Email: nathan@nathandietsche.com

Send us Fan Mail The church is the guardian and protector of the truth.  In this Scripture the apostle Paul instructs his prodigy Timothy on how to continue in the faith and sound doctrine even as false teachers are at the door. False teachers that we learn are pawns of demons desiring to destroy believers.  We are shown the importance of being thankful. That God is the giver of good gifts. To tra...

Send us Fan Mail Believers in Jesus Christ live every day in a battlefield.  Whether you are aware of it or not you are engaged in a war.  A war that has the strongest, most entrenched army at odds against us.  Today we look at the battlefield, the war, and the armor God has given us.  The battle belongs to the Lord, yet we must remain alert and stand firm. What does that look like?  Today we exam...

Send us Fan Mail Walking in faith. When we heard the word of truth, the message about Christ and believed in our hearts, we became a new creation. When we first gave our hearts to the Lord we began a journey of surrender. Is what we say with our lips what we do in our life? God wants us to know in the depths of our heart that He has set us free from sin and death. That when He looks at us, He sees...

Send us Fan Mail What is Biblical Faith? What is "The Faith" preached by Jesus and the apostles? Today the word faith is used and misused in many ways. It can be easy to misunderstand what faith is, what Biblical faith is. Since it is through faith in Jesus that we are saved, it is important to clarify what the Biblical definition of faith is. Rom 10:8-10 But what does it say? “The word...

Send us Fan Mail The book of Esther is set in a secular culture where many different groups of nations have been conquered. The nation of Israel has stopped practicing their faith openly and even Passover is no longer celebrated.  Sound familiar? There are great lessons of faith and grace to learn from Esther and Mordecai. It took a threat of genocide on Israel in order to trigger outward signs of...

Send us Fan Mail Even after believing in Christ we tend take our understanding of trust from a broken world into our relationship with God.  God is faithful. He never changes. He is always with us. He wants the very best for us. He always keeps his promises.  Today we examine 2 Timothy 2:11-13 which is one of Paul's five trustworthy sayings in his epistles. These were well known sayings in th...

Send us Fan Mail John chapter 1 verses 1 through 13.  Both Biblical teachers and philosophers have looked to the Bible for knowledge and wisdom.  Many people have placed their hope in the Word's of Scripture. John begins today by telling us that in the beginning was the Word. John wants us to understand that the Word of God is  is some One personal.  Today we look at four points in this passa...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that is turned upside down, God's Word never changes.   Evil leaders claim deadly protests are essential yet demand  church gatherings are not.  Unjust laws oppress the righteous while the wicked continue without restraint.  For the body of believers it becomes a struggle to know what to do, it was the same for the Hebrew church.  God's Word shows us the confi...