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Noah and the Ark :: THE TRANSFORMING NATURE OF BIBLE STORIES

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/25/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Have you ever thought how Noah and the Ark can be applied to your life today?

In this podcast Pastor Steve will lead us through the story of Noah and the Ark to help us understand the focal point of the story which is the covenant between God and man.

Noah must have felt a little broken, a little overwhelmed and a little fearful. Sounds like how we sometimes feel.

What did Noah learn from the Noahic Covenant? Evil does NOT have the last word. God VALUES humankind. It’s going to be ALRIGHT!

We also need covenant with God today to see that evil will not prevail, God values us and it’s going to be alright!

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The Transforming Nature of Bible Stories

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/18/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

There is power in a story. Jesus tells us in Mark 4:9-13 the power of parables.

In this podcast, Pastor Steve begins the series on The Transforming Nature of Bible Stories. He will show us the importance of seeing a story’s meaning.

A story is a bridge between ideas and words. If you want to understand the God of the Bible, you would do well to understand the stories.

Bible stories require a heart that listens. Bible stories require a heart that is hungry. Bible stories require time to digest.

To get the most from Bible stories you need to study them, live them and share them!

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The Readiness, Willingness, and Ableness of Christ

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/11/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Everyone worries. Some even worry about worrying.

You can trust Jesus with EVERYTHING!

Why can you trust Jesus? Because of His readiness, willingness and ableness.

His readiness was established before the foundation of the world.

His willingness has never been in question.

He alone is able!

Christ has won the victory so that we can worship without reservation, proclaim Christ without apology and walk in freedom without fear.

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What Do We Take Away From An Empty Tomb?

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 4/04/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

What do you take away from the empty Tomb?

The empty tomb is about more than heaven.

Because the tomb is empty, I can live with confidence.

Because the tomb is empty, I can trust God, even when I do not see Him,

Because the tomb is empty, I can live my faith from a foundation of love.

Because the tomb is empty, I have the ability to trust God.

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Christ Our Savior :: THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 3/28/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Christ is our Savior!

Only Christ can save us. He is the only one qualified to be our Savior!

Christ came down to earth to absorb our punishment, to pay for our debt and to care for our adoption!

When you accept Christ as your Savior, you discover His love, His forgiveness and His deliverance from shame and death! You can discover Him as your Savior when you turn away from your sin and trust His love.

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Jesus Our Sanctifier :: THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 3/21/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Jesus is our Sanctifier!

Why do we need sanctification?

Pastor Steve will lead us through Scripture to show us the reasons why we need sanctification as well as the various aspects of sanctification.

Sanctification is a process, a step, a gift, and a walk.

To enter the walk of sanctification we need to be hungry for it! We need to see sanctification as a gift. We need to let Christ’s beauty shine as light through us.

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Christ Our Healer :: THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 3/14/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Christ is our Healer!

In this podcast, Pastor Steve will guide us through how Scripture teaches that our healing is rooted in Christ’s work. He will show us that healing comes to the humble in heart.

We will also see how God commits the ministry of healing to the Elders.

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Christ Our Coming King :: THE FOURFOLD GOSPEL

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 2/28/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Why do we do Missions?

Simple obedience is the first reason for missions. Christ tells us in Matthew to let your light shine before others.

Compassion for others is another reason. We do not want anyone to perish.

Since we have an eternal expectation we focus on missions. In Matthew, Christ tells us that the end will come once the gospel has been preached to all nations.

Bringing back the King requires sacrifice. Sacrifice in prayer, giving and going.

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The Scripture :: KEYSTONES OF CHRISTIAN LIVING

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 2/21/21 by Pastor Steve Shields.

Why do Christians regard the Bible as a Keystone?

Scripture lays the foundation for Christian Faith and practice. Scripture reveals the outcome of our lives. Scripture rests our faith on something other than trends.

Why do we trust Scripture?

Jesus regarded the Old Testament as trustworthy. The Bible is internally consistent. The Bible is filled with fulfilled prophesies. The Bible demonstrates transforming power.

What does honoring the Bible look like?

We study it to understand it. We prioritize it over other authorities in life. We live it!

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