Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

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Sermon Series:  Destination Jesus Sermon Title:  The Mission…If you choose to accept it! Sermon Scripture: Acts 2:14-47 Big Idea:  Our mission is to develop an ongoing hunger for people to find faith in Jesus, thrive in Christian community, and grow to be more like Jesus. John 6:29, John 3:16,  Acts 2:14-41 The people believed when they heard God’s Word. Acts 2:42-43 The people grew in knowledge of God by belonging to Christian community. Acts 2:44-45 The result of people who believe in Jesus and belong in community, is to become like Jesus. Acts 2:46-47 Following the model of the first church, we become grateful, healthy, and growing. The post The Mission…If you choose to accept it! appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  Destination Jesus Sermon Title:  Non-Perishable Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-14 Big Idea:  Without vision, the people perish.  Without Jesus, the people perish.  Our vision must be focused on looking to Jesus. 14:1-4 Believe in God, because He is the ultimate destination. Revelation 21:2-3 Hebrews 12:1-2 14:5-7 Follow Jesus because He is the only path. 7 I am statements of Jesus 14:8-11 Know Jesus, because knowing Him is knowing God. Matthew 1:23 John 1:1 John 20:28 Colossians 2:9 14:12-14 The trail requires work, but also offers help. John 15:1-5 Ephesians 2:10 Proverbs 29:18 We are heading to an eternal destination, following the trusted guide, along a marked trail.  What better way to live life? The post Non-Perishable appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  The Great Cover-Up Sermon Title:  Uncovered Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea:  Satan thought he covered up God’s plan by killing Jesus.  God covered up Satan’s plan, crushing his head in raising the dead. Satan used one of Jesus’ followers to cover up God’s plan Luke 22:3-6; Psalm 55:12-14; Matthew 26:14-16; John 13:2; 12:4-7; 18:2-3; Luke 22:47-48 Satan used Jesus’ enemies to cover up God’s plan Matthew 26:1-5 Satan used Jesus’ unknown enemies to cover up God’s plan Matthew 27:13-14,17-19,22-24,27-31 But, Satan didn’t know God’s plan Matthew 4:1-11; John 19:28-30 God planned to cover up man’s sin with Jesus’ blood 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5; Romans 5:8,10; Colossians 2:14; Romans 3:25; John 10:17-18 The greatest cover-up was God covering up death by uncovering the tomb. Luke 24:1-8; Romans 6:4-5; 1 Corinthians 15:54b-57 1 Corinthians 15:58 Psalm 95:1 The post Easter Sunday – Uncovered appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  The Great Cover-Up Sermon Title:  Shedding the Shackles Sermon Scripture: Exodus Exodus 1:1-14,22 Satan tried to cover up God’s plan with slavery. Exodus 2:23-25; 3:19-20; 6:1 God covered up Satan’s plan with a strong hand. Exodus 12:1-13 God covered up the Israelites with protective blood. Exodus 12:29-32 God covered up Satan’s plan with freedom. Revelation 1:4-5 John 8:34-36 Nothing can free us from death except the mighty hand of God, which reveals itself as cleansing blood. The post Shedding the Shackle appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  The Great Cover-Up Sermon Title:  Revealing Redemption Sermon Scripture: Genesis 3,37-50 Genesis 3:14-15 God covered up Satan’s plan with a curse and a promise. Genesis 37:4,8,11,18-20,23-24,26-28,33 Satan used anger and jealousy to cover up God’s plan. Genesis 42:6-7 Joseph covered up his identity to discover the truth. Genesis 50:15-20 God covered up Satan’s plan by uncovering his plan. Satan’s attempts to cover up God’s plan are God’s platform to uncover His redemption. Romans 12:2 The post Revealing Redemption appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series:  The Great Cover-UpSermon Title:  Skin in the GameSermon Scripture: Genesis 1-3 Genesis 1:11-12,20-22,24-28 God covered up his creation with life. Psalm 8:3-4 Psalm 19:1 Genesis 2:15-25 God covered up loneliness with unity. Matthew 18:19-20 John 17:23 Psalm 133:1 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Genesis 3:6-12,20-21 God covered up man’s sin by shedding blood. Psalm 139:7-8 Leviticus 17:11 Hebrews 9:22 The great cover-up is that man thought he could cover up his own sin. so… What are you trying to hide from God? Where are you running in order to hide from God? What are you using to cover up sin? 1 Corinthians 15:22 Romans 8:3-5 The post Skin in the Game appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series: Stretch Sermon Title: Raising Children Right Speaker: Ephraim Costilow Proverbs 22:6 1. Start Young 2. It is Never too Late 3. Set the Example 4. Set the Priorities / Authority The post Raising Children Right appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Series: Stretch Sermon Speaker: Tim Severance Sermon Title: Foundations of Parenting Big Idea: Raise obedient self-controlled children who learn to become dependent upon God. Parental Mission Statement – Deuteronomy 11:18,19 Teach your Children to Obey – Proverbs 29:17; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 22:15 Discipline / Reward The “Rod” Your Child’s Currency Expectations Same-Page Parenting Self-Control Delayed Gratification – Proverbs 13:19 You are Being Watched Teach Your Children Spiritual Habits Read the Bible – Psalm 119:11 Pray – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Give – Proverbs 11:25 Serve – Colossians 3:17 The post Foundations in Parenting appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.