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Nicodemus was a religious leader, but wasn't understanding what God was trying to tell him. Those of us who know Jesus as our savior, know that religion has nothing to do with it. Nicodemus came to Jesus by night because he was afraid to be seen with him. He acknowledged that Jesus was from God, called him a Rabbi and a teacher. He knew that Jesus was a good teacher. We were born sinners, we need to be born again, accepting Jesus as our savior. Repenting of our sins and asking Him in our hearts.

Nicodemus was a religious leader, but wasn't understanding what God was trying to tell him. Those of us who know Jesus as our savior, know that religion has nothing to do with it. Nicodemus came to Jesus by night because he was afraid to be seen with him. He acknowledged that Jesus was from God, called him a Rabbi and a teacher. He knew that Jesus was a good teacher. We were born sinners, we need to be born again, accepting Jesus as our savior. Repenting of our sins and asking Him in our hearts.

We have peace in our belief in Christ. Even if we get to the end and He doesn't exist, He still has helped our lives by believing. However, He does really exist, and we have the peace that passes all understanding. That in itself is a testament that He is real. Old Testament is the Old Covenant, blood sacrifice once every year. New Testament, New Covenant, Christ's blood sacrifice, once for all.

We have peace in our belief in Christ. Even if we get to the end and He doesn't exist, He still has helped our lives by believing. However, He does really exist, and we have the peace that passes all understanding. That in itself is a testament that He is real. Old Testament is the Old Covenant, blood sacrifice once every year. New Testament, New Covenant, Christ's blood sacrifice, once for all.

In the Old testament, God dealt directly with His people. In person, through objects (burning bush, cloud, fire, angels, ark),priests, and prophets. God dealt with people in Jesus' time through Jesus. He deals with people now through: holy spirit, Word, church, circumstances, and answering prayers. The church age was ushered in through Jesus Christ. We are that time where God is about to come back and get us. No one knows the time or the season. When He comes back, then He will deal with the Jews again, He's not done with them yet. There will be 144,000 sealed Jews. How are they sealed? The same way we are, through the blood of Christ. This all begins for gentiles in Acts 10.

In the Old testament, God dealt directly with His people. In person, through objects (burning bush, cloud, fire, angels, ark),priests, and prophets. God dealt with people in Jesus' time through Jesus. He deals with people now through: holy spirit, Word, church, circumstances, and answering prayers. The church age was ushered in through Jesus Christ. We are that time where God is about to come back and get us. No one knows the time or the season. When He comes back, then He will deal with the Jews again, He's not done with them yet. There will be 144,000 sealed Jews. How are they sealed? The same way we are, through the blood of Christ. This all begins for gentiles in Acts 10.

Pastor Brent Smith performs "Swing Low Sweet Chariot - When the Saints Go Marching In" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Pastor Brent Smith performs "Swing Low Sweet Chariot - When the Saints Go Marching In" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Audrey Burbank Sings "I Found it All" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Audrey Burbank Sings "I Found it All" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Carryn Olesky performs "I Surrender All" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Carryn Olesky performs "I Surrender All" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Pastor Brent Smith Sings "God Leads Us Along" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

Pastor Brent Smith Sings "God Leads Us Along" for special music Sunday evening at Calvary Bible Church.

We read an account from the bible about Jesus overthrowing the tables in the temple. These are not bible stories, they are scriptural accounts, they actually happened. Jesus stated that His father's house should be known as a house of prayer. We need to pray in the last times! In this time in history, we're living out prophecy. The government is trying to do away with any controversial issues that are coming up. The Bible contains the truth! These are controversial issues. There are those who do not want to embrace truth. You are either embracing truth or falsehood, that's it. If you have your own truth, and it goes against the truth, then you are embracing falsehood.

We read an account from the bible about Jesus overthrowing the tables in the temple. These are not bible stories, they are scriptural accounts, they actually happened. Jesus stated that His father's house should be known as a house of prayer. We need to pray in the last times! In this time in history, we're living out prophecy. The government is trying to do away with any controversial issues that are coming up. The Bible contains the truth! These are controversial issues. There are those who do not want to embrace truth. You are either embracing truth or falsehood, that's it. If you have your own truth, and it goes against the truth, then you are embracing falsehood.

Kaleb and Haylie Maxam sing "Jesus Paid it All" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

Kaleb and Haylie Maxam sing "Jesus Paid it All" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

Eve was the mother of all living. Eve means "living". Some people believe that Satan is the father of Cain. The bible clearly says in Genesis 4:1 that Adam was Cain's father. It was not Satan. A lot of people approach the bible, seeing what they want to see. A good solution to that is to go directly to the bible and read it. John writes in John 8 that Jesus said that they were of their father, the devil. It's who you follow. When we are saved, Jesus becomes our father. The bible is true, the bible is literal, and it is not in contradiction to itself. If it appears that way, we need to dig deeper and get a better understanding of what the bible is saying. If it goes against the word of God, it's wrong!

Eve was the mother of all living. Eve means "living". Some people believe that Satan is the father of Cain. The bible clearly says in Genesis 4:1 that Adam was Cain's father. It was not Satan. A lot of people approach the bible, seeing what they want to see. A good solution to that is to go directly to the bible and read it. John writes in John 8 that Jesus said that they were of their father, the devil. It's who you follow. When we are saved, Jesus becomes our father. The bible is true, the bible is literal, and it is not in contradiction to itself. If it appears that way, we need to dig deeper and get a better understanding of what the bible is saying. If it goes against the word of God, it's wrong!

No matter where you are, God has brought you through things to get you here. It's training ground. When God allows someone to have it placed on their heart, to speak to the Pastor about something, that's valuable. We are learning, and then there is a learning curve until we go home. When people are afraid or when they are ill, having something to do with them, might bring about some sort of damage or ill to your own finances, health, etc. what should be do before we go? Pray. Press forward.

No matter where you are, God has brought you through things to get you here. It's training ground. When God allows someone to have it placed on their heart, to speak to the Pastor about something, that's valuable. We are learning, and then there is a learning curve until we go home. When people are afraid or when they are ill, having something to do with them, might bring about some sort of damage or ill to your own finances, health, etc. what should be do before we go? Pray. Press forward.

The Bible tells us that the world will become as the days of Noah, when the Lord shall return. There is a countdown clock and we cannot be certain of how much time is left. The earth was corrupt, the earth was filled with violence. "And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth." He then instructed Noah to build the ark and gave him specific measurements and ways to build it. He told him to bring his family with him along with animals in the direction of which He said. He will make it rain. Noah proved faithful and righteous for all those years, in the face of constant ridicule.

David is surrounded by a greater number than is actually physically surrounding him. His grief of heart is eating him alive, and he has great discouragement surrounding him. Selah means pause and consider. They then would tune their stringed instrument to another key. The devil will always be the voice of discouragement. God is always the voice of encouragement. With faith in God, it doesn't matter what the devil can do to us. The worst he can do is kill us, but if we're saved, we know we're going to be in Heaven.

David is surrounded by a greater number than is actually physically surrounding him. His grief of heart is eating him alive, and he has great discouragement surrounding him. Selah means pause and consider. They then would tune their stringed instrument to another key. The devil will always be the voice of discouragement. God is always the voice of encouragement. With faith in God, it doesn't matter what the devil can do to us. The worst he can do is kill us, but if we're saved, we know we're going to be in Heaven.

Jesus turning water into wine at the marriage, was a public miracle. It was the "beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee" (John 2:11). When Jesus said "Woman" to His mother, it was not a form of disrespect, like the tone would be interpreted now. God works through emptiness and obedience. How much success do we find when we're still relying on self. CS Lewis said, the only way to fill the God shaped hole is with God (paraphrase). Once you have Jesus, you don't need anything else to fill that hole.

Jesus turning water into wine at the marriage, was a public miracle. It was the "beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee" (John 2:11). When Jesus said "Woman" to His mother, it was not a form of disrespect, like the tone would be interpreted now. God works through emptiness and obedience. How much success do we find when we're still relying on self. CS Lewis said, the only way to fill the God shaped hole is with God (paraphrase). Once you have Jesus, you don't need anything else to fill that hole.

Grace Bailey, Carryn Olesky, and Brianna Olesky sing "Hallelujah" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

Grace Bailey, Carryn Olesky, and Brianna Olesky sing "Hallelujah" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

There are 146 instances that the number 40 is used in scripture. 5 means grace. 6 is number of man. 7 is number of perfection. 3 is completion. 666 is the number of the beast/complete imperfection. Jonah was a prophet, he was disobedient, and he thought he could hide from God.

There are 146 instances that the number 40 is used in scripture. 5 means grace. 6 is number of man. 7 is number of perfection. 3 is completion. 666 is the number of the beast/complete imperfection. Jonah was a prophet, he was disobedient, and he thought he could hide from God.

If things aren't going the way you expected them half way through the year, God is still in control. We must "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." We need to have this as our priority more than anything else in life. We need to crave it so deeply, we should be thinking about it and explore it. We are to seek first. What is it that we're supposed to be seeking? The kingdom of God and His righteousness. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. There is only one gospel. To teach that there is one gospel for the Jews and one for everyone else, is to go against what the Bible says.

Jesus was telling Saul that he was in rebellion against Him. Jesus instructed Ananias to go and meet up with Saul. He was nervous/scared to do this because he had heard unpleasant things about him. The religious leaders went about trying to kill Saul in the same way that he went about trying to kill the Christians earlier. In Acts 22, Paul is giving his own testimony. Repentance is necessary for salvation. Religion is man trying to reach up to God. Christianity is God reaching down to have a fellowship with us.

Jesus was telling Saul that he was in rebellion against Him. Jesus instructed Ananias to go and meet up with Saul. He was nervous/scared to do this because he had heard unpleasant things about him. The religious leaders went about trying to kill Saul in the same way that he went about trying to kill the Christians earlier. In Acts 22, Paul is giving his own testimony. Repentance is necessary for salvation. Religion is man trying to reach up to God. Christianity is God reaching down to have a fellowship with us.

The Lord is always at work around you, your field of evangelism. By nature, no one seeks after God, they run from Him. God pursues us. Salvation is God's work. God has give us His work! That should be a motive. He's entrusted that work to us. God's dealing with His children is always in love, even when he chasten us. He loves us with a perfect love. It's unconditional, it's unnatural, it's sacrificial, it's a perfect love. The same love that He had for His son and His son for Him. It's the essence of Christianity. He saved us so that we could express His love. Join us live Sundays and Wednesdays at cbclewiscounty.com This video and more are available for download, and you can subscribe to our podcast.

The Lord is always at work around you, your field of evangelism. By nature, no one seeks after God, they run from Him. God pursues us. Salvation is God's work. God has give us His work! That should be a motive. He's entrusted that work to us. God's dealing with His children is always in love, even when he chasten us. He loves us with a perfect love. It's unconditional, it's unnatural, it's sacrificial, it's a perfect love. The same love that He had for His son and His son for Him. It's the essence of Christianity. He saved us so that we could express His love. Join us live Sundays and Wednesdays at cbclewiscounty.com This video and more are available for download, and you can subscribe to our podcast.

Continued from last Sunday's program, Pastor revisits the parable of the prodigal son. Today, he speaks on the older brother. Like the prodigal son, we have strayed from our father. We cannot keep the law. We sin. Each of us are guilty. One thing we are certain of, is that we deserve death. For the wages of sin is death. However, God still wanted fellowship with us. He came in the physical form of His son, Jesus Christ. He was tempted to sin, but never sinned. He lived His life drawing people, to His father. He died in our place on the cross, to pay for our sins.

Evangelist Tony Saxton sings "People Need the Lord" for special music Sunday afternoon at Calvary Bible Church.

Evangelist Tony Saxton sings "People Need the Lord" for special music Sunday afternoon at Calvary Bible Church.

All Christians are called and given the capabilities to be evangelist. He created us to use us to draw people to Himself. God has blessed us with an opportunity to be used of Him, like He used Christ in His humanity. Salvation is God the Father's work. A prophet represents God as He speaks to mankind. He also represents mankind as he speaks to God on their behalf. We need to bring the hand of God and mankind together. That is the ministry of reconciliation. He gave us the word of reconciliation ... THE BIBLE! We are called, capable, and commissioned to evangelize.

All Christians are called and given the capabilities to be evangelist. He created us to use us to draw people to Himself. God has blessed us with an opportunity to be used of Him, like He used Christ in His humanity. Salvation is God the Father's work. A prophet represents God as He speaks to mankind. He also represents mankind as he speaks to God on their behalf. We need to bring the hand of God and mankind together. That is the ministry of reconciliation. He gave us the word of reconciliation ... THE BIBLE! We are called, capable, and commissioned to evangelize.

The Jewish leaders were condemning Jesus for eating with sinners. Jesus used the parable of the prodigal son to speak to them about this. The father is the main character, he is centered as our rock and anchor. Even though he has provided our every need, we still turned out backs on him repeatedly, yet he is still there for us. Evolution is a myth that takes more faith than creationism takes. If evolution is a fact, there is no purpose for our lives. We're just part of the animal kingdom with no specific purpose. You're born, you live, you die, end of story. It's a bleak story, but thankfully, it's just a figment of someone's imagination. We do have a creator, God. Who has died for our sins so that we can join in Heaven one day.

Tony Saxton and Pastor Brent Smith sing "I Love to Tell the Story" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

Tony Saxton and Pastor Brent Smith sing "I Love to Tell the Story" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

Bonnie Donahue and Ryan Fitzgerald sing "The God of the Impossible" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

Bonnie Donahue and Ryan Fitzgerald sing "The God of the Impossible" for special music Sunday morning at Calvary Bible Church.

If you are saved, you have nothing to fear about the upcoming events. We should be excited that soon we'll be home in Heaven. It also should excite us to witness to those around us so they can join us too. In God's measureless greatness, He provides blessings to those who bless Israel. But the opposite is true. If our nation continues to encourage Israel's enemies, we're going to start seeing more and more, God's hand. Now we're afraid to speak the truth as we're afraid of hurting ones feelings. The devil is having a hay day! Our nation is heading more and more in going against Israel. God will bless those that bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel.

All Christians are called, capable, and commissioned to evangelize. Paul had more motives for evangelizing that most professing Christians have excuses for not. We want to get people saved so that they can go to Heaven. The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few. As a Christian there is a judgment seat that you will have to give an account for what you have done or didn't do. God will be looking at the motives. We won't be judged on our sin because that has already been taken care of through the death of Christ. But we will be given crown which we will want to cast at His feet. Hell is real, so we need to try our hardest to keep people from it. Out of all the motivations that Paul had, the greatest is from 2 Corinthians 5:14, "For the love of Christ constrainesth us ..."

All Christians are called, capable, and commissioned to evangelize. Paul had more motives for evangelizing that most professing Christians have excuses for not. We want to get people saved so that they can go to Heaven. The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few. As a Christian there is a judgment seat that you will have to give an account for what you have done or didn't do. God will be looking at the motives. We won't be judged on our sin because that has already been taken care of through the death of Christ. But we will be given crown which we will want to cast at His feet. Hell is real, so we need to try our hardest to keep people from it. Out of all the motivations that Paul had, the greatest is from 2 Corinthians 5:14, "For the love of Christ constrainesth us ..."

God was able to use Saul's enmity against God and turn it around for His own purpose. He had a one on one encounter with Jesus which made him be able to an apostle. He didn't know who He was at first, he asked who it was. Saul had to be humbled. He goes from breathing out threatenings and slaughter, to trembling, saying, Lord what wilt thou have me to do?

God was able to use Saul's enmity against God and turn it around for His own purpose. He had a one on one encounter with Jesus which made him be able to an apostle. He didn't know who He was at first, he asked who it was. Saul had to be humbled. He goes from breathing out threatenings and slaughter, to trembling, saying, Lord what wilt thou have me to do?