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Pastor Jacob Jurado's Sermon Episodes - | Lazy (Audio) | When a teacher of the law tests Jesus with a question about obtaining eternal life, he does not realize that his question is based off two false assumptions. If we examine ourselves closely, we'll find that we have something in common with this teacher of the law. Turn with me to Luke 10 as we listen to these few words of Jesus that should change our assumptions. | Get at Short URL | Download Lazy (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| Lazy(VIDEO) | Play in Popup. | When a teacher of the law tests Jesus with a question about obtaining eternal life, he does not realize that his question is based off two false assumptions. If we examine ourselves closely, we'll find that we have something in common with this teacher of the law. Turn with me to Luke 10 as we listen to these few words of Jesus that should change our assumptions. |
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| China (Audio) | I don't know how you could miss that the Olympics are going on in China. There's not just the drama of the games, but the drama of the countries. We've had riots, protest, and boycotts. All this drama in order to influence China to change. What does China have to do with the Jailer in Acts 16? Listen to find out | Get at Short URL | Download China (Audio) | Play in Popup.
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| China (VIDEO) | Play in Popup. | I don't know how you could miss that the Olympics are going on in China. There's not just the drama of the games, but the drama of the countries. We've had riots, protest, and boycotts. All this drama in order to influence China to change. What does China have to do with the Jailer in Acts 16? Listen to find out |
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| Brett Favre | Even if you're not into sports it would be hard to miss the drama following Brett Favre. Favre retired earlier this year and then changed his mind. Unfortunately, Favre was not welcomed back with opened arms. After offering 20 million to stay retired, telling him that he would be the backup quarterback, and then doing everything to keep him away, the Green bay Packers finally traded Favre to the New York Jets (a team that won 4 games last year). I image that there were many moments after he announced his retirement that Brett Favre wished he never made that choice. I wonder if he ever imagines how different his life would be now if he had never retired. There's something universal human about Brett's off season. We see it in our own life and we see it in the life of Samson | Get at Short URL | Download Brett Favre | Play in Popup.
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| Brett Favre (VIDEO) | Play in Popup. | Even if you're not into sports it would be hard to miss the drama following Brett Favre. Favre retired earlier this year and then changed his mind. Unfortunately, Favre was not welcomed back with opened arms. After offering 20 million to stay retired, telling him that he would be the backup quarterback, and then doing everything to keep him away, the Green bay Packers finally traded Favre to the New York Jets (a team that won 4 games last year). I image that there were many moments after he announced his retirement that Brett Favre wished he never made that choice. I wonder if he ever imagines how different his life would be now if he had never retired. There's something universal human about Brett's off season. We see it in our own life and we see it in the life of Samson |
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| Set Apart | We turn to Acts 11 and find a key shift that transformed our world. At the heart of the issue is people following the leading of Jesus no matter how absurd and illogical it seems, as well as a nation's understanding of holiness. | Get at Short URL | Download Set Apart | Play in Popup.
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| Die | Today we look at Mark 3:20-25 and witness a moment where Mary had to realize that the relationship she has always had with her son has to die in order for her to continue to have a healthy relationship with him. As we look at this passage, we'll realize that that this principle isn't isolated only with the relationship of Mothers and children, but it is within the fabric of creation. Why? Listen and find out. | Get at Short URL | Download Die | Play in Popup.
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| Mess In The Middle | Today we have a guest speaker, Jason Salamun, who is launching a Church here in Rapid City, SD. I asked Jason to come and to share his heart, hoping that his heart would spread through our our church like chicken pox among school kids. Because of audio problems (I forgot to push a button), we were only able to record the first 43 mins of his message. Thankfully, Jason has posted his notes on his blog site so you can read what wasn't recorded. | Get at Short URL | Download Mess In The Middle | Play in Popup.
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| Enchanted | The movie Enchanted poses the question, can you have a fairy tale relationship in the real world? This isnt just a meaningless question, but it is a question that every couple must ask. Fortunately, this is a question that God speaks to in Scripture. This may sound weird, but I believe in fairy tales, because I believe in Eden. I believe the relationship of Adam and Eve is a template of every fairy tale ever told. I believe it is still in the hearts of every boy, girl, and adult. But does that mean that fairy tales no longer exist since Adam and Eve sinned and were kicked out of the garden? Listen to this message as we explore the Word of God and see all He has to say about fairy tales and the movie Enchanted | Get at Short URL | Download Enchanted | Play in Popup.
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| Denial And Medical Casts | There were two criminals crucified on each side of Jesus. I believe at some point we will all find ourselves in this situation. The question is which criminal will we be. One was in denial, grasping for life, trying to make himself feel better. The other had let go of life and accepted the harsh reality of his guilt and helplessness. One will die and experience life to the fullest, while the other will die with a cast, never to have known and never to know the full life Jesus provides. | Get at Short URL | Download Denial And Medical Casts | Play in Popup.
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| If Only Moses Had A Marine | Today we have Terry Packman, an ex-Marine, helping me teach from the book of Numbers. For over 500 years the descendants of Abraham have been looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promise to inherit the land of Canaan. After leaving Egypt, they have been marching to Canaan in order to take what has been promised, but when they get there, they abandon their promise, they abandon their mission and decide to turn back. What can a Marine teach us about our mission? Listen and find out. | Get at Short URL | Download If Only Moses Had A Marine | Play in Popup.
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| Out Of Oredr | There's a certain order to things... Sometimes, when something gets out of order there are no drastic consequences, but other times the consequences are huge. Today we're going to look at Matthew 9 and Luke 15, two circumstances where the religious leaders are shocked that Jesus is hanging out with shady people, and find that when we make God's primary desire secondary, the consequences are destructive. This message is inspired by a podcast from National New Church Conference with John Burke, and Vince Antonucci. It is also inspired by John Burke's book, "No Perfect People Allowed." | Get at Short URL | Download Out Of Oredr | Play in Popup.
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| Do Not Watch This Game Alone | I remember watching this incredible Laker game all alone a few years ago. They should have lost, but two miracles happened and Kobe Bryant hit two incredible shots (one to tie the game at the end of regulation, and one to win it in overtime). All I remember is jumping in the air celebrating in disbelief and then 2 mins after the game ended i did something....i was compelled to do something...i called my brother and then my father so we could all celebrate together. The moment was good celebrating it alone, but something deep inside wanted to share it with somebody else. God looked down and said, "It's not good for man to be alone." | Get at Short URL | Download Do Not Watch This Game Alone | Play in Popup.
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| Looking For Jesus In A Bar | I read my Bible, mediate on His word, pray, go to church, and do my best to live a holy life, but I have a problem...I want more of Jesus. I'm not satisfied. Maybe, to experience Jesus more fully, i need to join Him in His work. Maybe...to understand where Jesus is working in this world, i need to understand His heart. Where will this all lead me? Where will i end up? Maybe...just maybe...it'll lead me into a bar. This message was inspired by a pastor named Vince Antonucci (go to his blog and read it all-www.vinceantonucci.com) | Get at Short URL | Download Looking For Jesus In A Bar | Play in Popup.
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| Would Jesus Leave Denny's | I not only think Jesus would leave Denny's, but I know He did. He left a wonderful table full of great food and conversation to wander the streets with Ted. Sure its incredibly sacrificial, but when you love like Jesus does, you're compelled. This message was inspired by a pastor named Vince Antonucci (go to his blog and read it all-www.vinceantonucci.com) | Get at Short URL | Download Would Jesus Leave Denny's | Play in Popup.
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| Jesus And Dirty Babies | As we begin our advent season, we look at the implications of the world becoming flesh, we realize that Jesus entered our world. Not just our physical world, but he enters our world of struggles, temptations, and pain. But he just doesn't enter our world, but he comes into our world....our own personal darkness and chaos to bring us light. This message was inspired by a pastor named Vince Antonucci (go to his blog and read it all-www.vinceantonucci.com) | Get at Short URL | Download Jesus And Dirty Babies | Play in Popup.
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| Reconciliation (Part I) | In this message we looked at the 6th commandment from God, Jesus commentary on that commandment (Matthew 5:21-25) and how in the world murdering has anything to do with our series: the Bait of Satan. Jesus does something very cool in this passage, but we usually miss it. We know that Jesus equates "anger" with "murder", but do you know where he goes from there? Listen and find out. | Get at Short URL | Download Reconciliation (Part I) | Play in Popup.
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| Forgiven | You will encounter offense, and it's up to you how it will affect your relationship with God. Your response will determine your future. If offense is handled correctly, you will become stronger rather than bitter. | Get at Short URL | Download Forgiven | Play in Popup.
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| Laying Down Freedoms | We look at two passages from Matthew. One shows how Jesus offends the religious leaders without a second thought. The other depicts Jesus going out of his way, laying down his rights, in order not to offend the same people. Is there any way to reconcile this dichotomy within Jesus? Let's study the scriptures and find out... | Get at Short URL | Download Laying Down Freedoms | Play in Popup.
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| shaken | Often storms and quakes come and shake our lives. For some, these occurrences cause their lives to crumble, while for others, it becomes a purifying process. The parts that shake and fall from our lives are the things of this world, but because we're planted on a solid rock, we still stand. The things God has revealed to us and formed in us can not fall. | Get at Short URL | Download shaken | Play in Popup.
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| The Uncommitted Jesus | We know that the virtue of "Faithfulness" or of being "Committed" is very important to our Christian Faith, but would you be surprised if we found Jesus to be very uncommitted? This was exactly what the Pharisees labeled Jesus. Maybe the question shouldn't be, "are you committed?" but the question should be, "What are you committed to?" | Get at Short URL | Download The Uncommitted Jesus | Play in Popup.
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| Option B | As Jesus began his ministry we find him calling Andrew, Simon, James and John to "Come and Follow Me". As we dive deeper into these words we'll find that Jesus is awakening a deeper dream that's deep within their hearts. He's calling them from option "b" to something powerful and inspiring. | Get at Short URL | Download Option B | Play in Popup.
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| Bulldozer | Have you ever thought that God's promises to you won't be fullfilled? Have you ever lost patience waiting for God to move and honor his word? Then maybe you can relate to Sarai....maybe you can relate to how she responded when she felt that way | Get at Short URL | Download Bulldozer | Play in Popup.
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| Crowding Around Jesus | In Luke 8:40, we see a miracle unfold within a crowded street. There were many people crowding around and bumping into Jesus that day, but one woman had a more powerful and intense encounter with Jesus thany anybody else. Now-a-days a lot of people are still crowding around Jesus, but there are very few who come to Jesus like this woman. | Get at Short URL | Download Crowding Around Jesus | Play in Popup.
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| Replaceable | As we turn to the last chapter of 2nd Thessalonians, we struck by a passage of scripture that seems obsolete and outdated. Maybe it is not the passage that is out dated, but the Church who is operating in the wrong paradigm to understand its relevancy | Get at Short URL | Download Replaceable | Play in Popup.
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| Paris Syndrome | It's amazing how frequently we encounter people who are oblivious to their own ugly/destructive habits. People who don't realize how annoying, scared, negative, critical, or ignorant they really are. But have you ever wondered if there's something about you that others see, but you don't. Maybe you're perception of reality is off. What does this have to do with 2nd Thessalonians 2? Listen and find out. | Get at Short URL | Download Paris Syndrome | Play in Popup.
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| Shaking Helicopter | In 2nd Thessalonians 1:11-12, Paul mentions a brief prayer/blessing for the Thessalonian Church. It's a prayer for the Thessalonians to be found worthy of God's calling. This isn't a prayer for them not to backslide, but a prayer that reveals something much deeper about ourselves and God's calling on our lives | Get at Short URL | Download Shaking Helicopter | Play in Popup.
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| Tell Me I'm An Idiot | In 1st Thessalonians 5:12-13, Paul tells the Thessalonian church to recognize and acknowledge their leaders. In Hebrews 13:17, the author tells the church to submit and obey to their leaders. These are strong words that nobody likes to hear, but as we study these passages, we'll find some very impelling reasons to obey and submit. | Get at Short URL | Download Tell Me I'm An Idiot | Play in Popup.
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| The Gumball Machine Of Life | Have you ever wanted to question God? Have you ever cried out to God, "God, Where's your goodness?" or "Where's your justice?" Have you ever experienced the impulse to shout at God and ask Him what in the world He is doing? Have you done that before? Is that wrong? Does that mean you've lost your faith? Does God get angry when you do things like that? Could it really be true that God loves and desires these types of questions? In today's message, as we enter the third chapter of 1st Thessalonians, we'll not only answer these questions, but we'll also learn a positive way to respond when others are going through these type of experiences | Get at Short URL | Download The Gumball Machine Of Life | Play in Popup.
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| Where'd The Cookies Go | As we continue in Thessalonians, we find ourselves in the 2nd chapter reading how Paul defends some accusations against his character. As we study this passage, we'll come to the understanding that a reputation of blamelssness is essential in imparting the word of God (that continuously is working within those who accept it). | Get at Short URL | Download Where'd The Cookies Go | Play in Popup.
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| Change | In today's message we turn to Luke 14:6 and look at the parable of the Vineyard Owner and His unfruitful tree. As we explore this passage, we'll find that God is not only upset with an unrepentant and unchanged Israel, but he is also tired of our apathetic attitudes and unchanged lives. | Get at Short URL | Download Change | Play in Popup.
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| Freedom & Restoration | Because we have this freedom in Jesus Christ and because we're justified, not by our actions, but by believing in Him, is there a place for correction or accountablity within the Church? And who does this correcting? What are the qualifications needed. Turn with me to Galatians 6:1-4 to see how Paul answers these questions | Get at Short URL | Download Freedom & Restoration | Play in Popup.
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| Freedom & Women II | As we continue in our study of women and their role in relation to men and within the church, we find our selves in 1st Timothy 2:11-14. In this passage Paul clearly writes that he "does not allow a woman to teach or have authority over a man." But as we go deeper into this passage, we'll find that there more going on than meets the eye. Is this passage restricting women or will we find that it is liberating? | Get at Short URL | Download Freedom & Women II | Play in Popup.
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| Freedom & The Spirit | Prompted by the statement that those who live by the Spirit are free, we had to ask what does it mean to live by the Spirit. So in this message we look through some passages in Romans (Romans 1:18-22, 28-31; 8:5-6; 12:1-2) in order to come to the understanding that part of this concept of living by the Spirit means that our minds must be transformed. | Get at Short URL | Download Freedom & The Spirit | Play in Popup.
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| Freedom & Grace | Within the verses of John 8:31-36, Jesus tells us that the "truth will set you free." In this message we unpack Jesus' words to find that Jesus is inviting these people to move deeper from just head knowledge to knowing and experiencing himself. We'll learn that Jesus is the one who sets us free. | Get at Short URL | Download Freedom & Grace | Play in Popup.
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| Freedom & Truth | Within the verses of John 8:31-36, Jesus tells us that the "truth will set you free." In this message we unpack Jesus' words to find that Jesus is inviting these people to move deeper from just head knowledge to knowing & experiencing himself. We'll learn that Jesus is the one who sets us free. | Get at Short URL | Download Freedom & Truth | Play in Popup.
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| Beginnings III | This is the third sermon in the series titled, "Beginnings", in which we look at two events at the beginning of Jesus' ministry that had a huge impact on His life. In this message, we will look at the temptation of Jesus, which is found in Matthew 4, in order to see what God is up to in leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted and also how these temptations relate to us | Get at Short URL | Download Beginnings III | Play in Popup.
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| Beginnings II | This is the second sermon in the series titled, "Beginnings", in which we will look at two events at the beginning of Jesus ministry that had a huge impact on his life. In this message, we will look at the baptism of Jesus found in Matthew 3:13-17 in order to see that there's something deeper going on here than just Jesus setting an example of baptism for us to follow. We'll see that this is Jesus' commissioning where God gives Jesus the Spirit to empower Jesus' work. We'll also see that God sets tone for Jesus ministry by leading him into a humbling situation. | Get at Short URL | Download Beginnings II | Play in Popup.
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| Beginnings I | This is the first Sermon in the series titled, "Beginnings", in which we will look at two events at the beginning of Jesus ministry that had a huge impact on his life. In this message, we will look at the story of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-9 in order to understand how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus and His ministry. We'll find that it's through repentance that we are able to be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven and receive the empowering Holy Spirit to do God's work (ministry). | Get at Short URL | Download Beginnings I | Play in Popup.
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| God In The Pantry II | This is the Second (and last) Sermon in the series titled, "God In The Pantry", in which we will look at some practical ways to know God more intimately. In this message, we will look at Proverbs 27:18 to see that our spiritual tree does not bear instant fruit, and we'll study Luke 19:1-9 in order to learn how our discontent can drive us up a sycamore tree. | Get at Short URL | Download God In The Pantry II | Play in Popup.
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