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Appleton Gospel Church
by Appleton Gospel Church - Rev. David Parks
Appleton Gospel Church
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Further Opposition to the Rebuilding (Nehemiah)
Sometimes life is hard BECAUSE we're faithful to God. Nehemiah was nothing but faithful, as he did what God called him to do. However, he faced constant opposition and threats to his life and leadership. Why can’t it be that the more faithful we are, the better life goes? When bad days keep…
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Nehemiah Helps the Poor (Nehemiah)
After dealing with external threats, Nehemiah realized there were internal problems, too. The poorest of the Jewish people were being exploited, but Nehemiah sacrificially led by example as he worked for their redemption. Rebuilding for God’s Name requires God’s people to live God’s way. Read...
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Opposition to the Rebuilding (Nehemiah)
Almost immediately after starting his wall-building project, Nehemiah faced multifaceted, violent opposition. When facing similar threats, it's normal to feel discouraged and overwhelmed by fear. However, when threatened, Nehemiah teaches us to remember the Lord, pray and act, and give God the...
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Builders of the Wall (Nehemiah)
Nehemiah chapter 3 is basically just a list of names (most of which we can barely pronounce) and the part of the wall project they worked on. Why is this in the Bible?? Have you ever wondered? The answers are rich and complex, and full of hope. Read More...
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Nehemiah Inspects Jerusalem’s Walls (Nehemiah)
When Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem, it was not guaranteed that anyone would want to join his project. But because of Nehemiah's excellent leadership, the people rallied to the cause. The old proverb is true: If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. Read More...
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Nehemiah’s Prayer (Nehemiah)
When Nehemiah heard about the desperate needs of the people living in Jerusalem during the Exile, he was deeply moved. Someone had to do something! So he prayed, and he planned, and he prayed some more. And when the time was right, he launched his plan. It’s amazing what can happen when God’s...
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Making Room in the Church (Make Room)
In back-to-back encounters, Jesus demonstrates his heart for welcoming all kinds of people, including those with sketchy reputations. But for those who admit they need a savior, Jesus becomes a friend who changes everything. And this experience is the heartbeat behind making room for more people…
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Making Room for People (Make Room)
When Jesus was invited to dinner at a prominent religious leader's house, he encountered pride, selfishness, and a lack of concern for those in need. Instead, making room for people requires humility, generosity, and welcoming hospitality. Read More...
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Making Room for God (Make Room)
How do we make room for more of God in our lives? By remaining connected to Jesus, our true vine. He is our Source. As we stay connected to him, we (the branches) are pruned by God to be more like Christ. This is what the Christian life and spiritual growth are all about! Read more...
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The Epilogue (Revelation)
How can the church make it to the end? After the description of the city of God and the perfected glory of the age to come, Revelation ends with the sure promise of Christ's return. Because Christ’s return is certain, God’s people can trust his word, endure faithfully, and live with hope as we…
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The New Heaven and Earth (Revelation)
Finally!! After an age of darkness and tribulation, after the return of Christ, and after judgment, a new age will dawn. John's Revelation ends with a gloriously hopeful vision of the eternity to come for those saved by the Lamb. Heaven and earth are remade as the dwelling place for both God and...
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Judgment Day (Revelation)
The images of Christ, called Faithful and True, on the white horse and white throne, are images of judgment. The beast, false prophet, and the devil himself will all be defeated, judged, and condemned along with the people who followed their evil ways. There are different views as to when and in...
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The Wedding Supper of the Lamb (Revelation)
The return of Christ—envisioned by John as the wedding supper of the Lamb—will mark the start of the perfect, loving union of Christ and his bride, the church, going on forever. Idolatry is the battle for your heart. And the steady pull on our hearts toward misdirected worship is a real…
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Surviving Babylon (Revelation)
What looks good to you is not necessarily good for you. This is the trap of Babylon. When John envisioned the fall of Babylon, the great 'city of man' (personified as a prostitute), he saw the eventual end of earthly kingdoms built on the seductive promise of political power and economic…
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The Seven Bowls (Revelation)
John's vision of the seven bowls represents the Great Tribulation at the end of our age. This time of distress comes to a head with the battle of Armageddon. The warning is severe, but God's judgments are both true and just. Blessed is the one who stays awake, beginning with the end in mind, for...
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The Lamb and the 144,000 (Revelation)
When you anticipate something in the future, it can have a huge impact on your present. John's vision of the eternal future, including both salvation and judgment, has very real implications for today. Live your life today in the truth that eternity is real. Read More...
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The Beasts (Revelation)
The Great Red Dragon leverages his destructive power during our current age through the twin beasts of earthly power and false worship. This part of John's vision reveals the truth that the world is not neutral—spiritual forces compete for our worship and our allegiance. Read More...
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The Great Red Dragon (Revelation)
What’s the source of the conflict in the world today? John's vision of the woman and the great red dragon reveals a spiritual adversary (Satan) who is like an angry, cornered snake. The devil is defeated but still dangerous—at least for a time. However, in the dark wilderness of our current age,...
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The Seven Trumpets (Revelation)
While we wait for Christ's return, what should the church be doing in the meantime? Hiding? Fighting? Building a bunker?? John's vision of the seven trumpets reveals the need for the church to be a faithful witness to a world that is lost without Christ. The church must carry on her prophetic…
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The Seven Seals (Revelation)
Why is the world how it is today? If Jesus is the Lord of heaven and earth, then why is his world still such a mess? It can't be that he is uncaring or unaware. So why does God delay his judgment? To save a great multitude of people from every nation, tribe, people, and language. Read more...
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The Throne in Heaven (Revelation)
What happens when you fail to see or believe the truth? Your life will always, to some degree, be out of alignment with reality. And this leads to all sorts of problems! When the Apostle John had a vision of heaven's throne room, he realized that the fundamental truth of reality is this: God...
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Sardis, Philadelphia, & Laodicea (Revelation)
What if Jesus wrote our church a letter? Revelation 3 records the last three messages from Jesus to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. Jesus provided encouragement and warnings, but assured them that if they opened the door to him, it would be the defining moment of their lives. Read...
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Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum & Thyatira (Revelation)
What if Jesus wrote our church a letter? Revelation 2 records the first four messages from Jesus to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. Jesus provided encouragement, especially regarding persecution, but also warned against the dangers of complacency and compromise. Read more...
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Revelation)
Why is the world the way that it is? And where is all this headed? While in exile, the Apostle John received a prophetic vision revealing both a cosmic spiritual battle and the truth about how the story ends. The book of Revelation can be difficult to understand, but it's worth it! Watch for an...
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Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion (Sovereign to Save)
Jonah's story ends with the wayward prophet hurling angry accusations against God. God responds with a patient explanation and appeal, revealing the stunning heart of God and the beautiful truth that our God is sovereign to save. Read more...
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Jonah Goes to Nineveh (Sovereign to Save)
When he finally arrived in Nineveh, the people (led by the king) responded unexpectedly with humble repentance to Jonah's message. In fact, the pagan Assyrian king is one of the best examples of repentance in the Bible! But this was God's plan all along. Why? The Lord doesn’t want anyone to…
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Jonah’s Prayer (Sovereign to Save)
After being thrown overboard, Jonah was at his rock bottom. Lost in the deep, he cried out to God for help. God provided a huge fish to give Jonah a second chance. Salvation still comes from the Lord, and his name is Jesus. Read more...
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Jonah Flees from the Lord (Sovereign to Save)
In the famous Old Testament story, after being sent by God to preach to his enemies, the people of Nineveh, the prophet Jonah chose to run the other way. But try as he might, Jonah couldn't outrun God. The Lord showed himself to be sovereign over the seas and the dry land—over all. The only…
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Easter Sunday (Journey to the Cross)
On the first Easter Sunday, several female disciples of Jesus were the first to discover the empty tomb. Later, Jesus appeared to two disciples who, in their disappointment and confusion, decided to give up and go home to Emmaus. But when they recognized Jesus, he turned their sadness into…
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Good Friday (Journey to the Cross)
Hear the story of the arrest, condemnation, suffering, death, and burial of Jesus Christ, with little extra commentary. Good Friday was only good because of Easter Sunday. Can’t wait for Sunday. Read more...
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The Last Supper (Journey to the Cross)
The night before his death on the cross, Jesus shared a Passover meal with his disciples. A new personal relationship with God was now possible. Jesus established the Lord’s Supper for us to remember and proclaim the cross until his return. Read more...
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Blessed is the King (Journey to the Cross)
The journey was almost done. But when Jesus finally rode into Jerusalem, it forced a confrontation. Some loudly hailed Jesus as the promised Messiah-King they had waited for. Others resisted or rejected his authority, trying to silence his disciples. How have you received Jesus into your life?…
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The Parable of the Ten Minas (Journey to the Cross)
No one fully understood Jesus' identity or mission before the cross and the empty tomb. But what should disciples of Jesus expect after these history-shaping events? Would the kingdom of God be immediately established? Not exactly. But until King Jesus returns, we must be faithful stewards of...
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Zacchaeus the Tax Collector (Journey to the Cross)
What was Jesus' main mission in life? To be a great teacher, healer, prophet, priest, or king? Many people were confused about that in his day; many are still today. Despite the opinions and expectations of others, Jesus actually came to seek and to save the lost. Read more...
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A Blind Beggar (Journey to the Cross)
At the end of his earthly ministry, Jesus resolutely set his face toward Jerusalem as he made his journey to the cross. Jesus knew exactly who he was and what he had come to do. But others, even his disciples, were far from clear on that. However, there was one man who proved that faith sees what...
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Solomon’s Legacy (Solomon)
After all is said and done, just what was King Solomon's legacy? The truth is...it's complicated. There was good and bad, faithfulness and idolatry, rise and fall. One takeaway is that by staying rooted in obedience, we can prevent our hearts from drifting. What will our legacy be?? Read more...
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Solomon the Teacher (Solomon)
What is the meaning of life? Seriously? Does anything bring lasting satisfaction? Good question! Many people feel there must be more to life. After many years as the king, Solomon wrote his most philosophical work reflecting on his experiences of pursuing wisdom, wealth, career accomplishments…
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Solomon’s Adversaries (Solomon)
Have you ever felt like your life was falling apart, and you knew that it was at least partially your fault? Who among us hasn’t gotten into a mess of our own making? But is there anything we can do? When God raised up three adversaries, it was all Solomon's fault. But would the king finally turn...
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Solomon’s Wives (Solomon)
What was Solomon's downfall? In his old age, he ignored God's word on marriage, took hundreds of foreign wives and concubines, and started worshipping the idols of his many wives. But there were devastating consequences for his unfaithfulness. If Solomon, with all his advantages in life, couldn’t...
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Solomon’s Wealth (Solomon)
There's no denying the fact that King Solomon was fantastically wealthy. Never before had so much gold, silver, horses, spices, and other riches flowed into Jerusalem. But how are we to think about his vast accumulation? Was God ok with it, or was this a sign of trouble to come? We'll see. One...
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The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon (Solomon)
After hearing reports of King Solomon and his God, the Queen of Sheba came with hard questions to see the wisdom of God for herself. When the king answered her questions, she was overwhelmed and left praising God. How can we help the spiritual seekers in our lives today? There is much to learn…
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The Lord Appears to Solomon (Solomon)
24 years into his reign, after completing the Temple and Palace building projects, the Lord appeared to King Solomon again. This time, instead of giving him the gift of wisdom, God gave him a stern but gracious warning: There is a path that leads to life, but there are many paths that lead away...
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The Dedication of the Temple (Solomon)
When the congregation of Israel gathered for the dedication of the temple, they couldn’t stop praising the Lord! They were filled with joy and gladness for all the good things the Lord had done. True worship flows from a heart of love, moved by the grace of God, and results in a new way of life...
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Solomon’s Prayer of Dedication (Solomon)
King Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the Temple strongly emphasized the need for the forgiveness of sins. Would God respond with mercy in their time of need? If God is good and faithful and is here, then we can trust that when we pray, he will hear us and save us—even from ourselves. Read...
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The Promises Christmas Fulfilled
Jesus was born into a family with a very important history, including many prophecies or promises of God about a coming Messiah-King. The first Christmas is a story of one promise being fulfilled after another, after another. Seeing this pattern greatly helps our faith. What is a promise of God…
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Solomon’s Psalms (Solomon)
When King Solomon wrote Psalm 72, he wrote a prayer for the ideal king—one who administered justice wherever righteousness was lacking, and whose reign would bring peace (shalom). A good and godly king is a blessing to everyone. However, no earthly king (not even Solomon at his best) ever…
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The Ark Brought to the Temple (Solomon)
At the culmination of the grand opening of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, God showed up. When the ark of the covenant was brought into the Most Holy Place, the glory cloud of God's holy presence appeared. This strange phenomenon happens throughout the Bible, pointing to the good news that God…
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The Palace of the Forest of Lebanon (Solomon)
In the middle of the long story of the Temple building project in Jerusalem, another building project interrupts — that of Solomon's own palace district. Why is this here? As we compare the construction of the Lord's house with Solomon's house, we find ourselves asking a big question: What does...
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Solomon’s Temple (Solomon)
The Temple in Jerusalem was the signature building project of King Solomon's reign. But almost hidden in the middle of a passage full of details about the building's design is a reminder of a Bible-long theme that is such good news: The great big beating heart behind everything God does is his...
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The Cedars of Lebanon (Solomon)
Solomon prepared to build the temple by negotiating with the pagan King Hiram of Tyre for timber, skilled workers, and other materials. What did God think about this? This text reveals a (perhaps surprising) pattern of God using Jews and Gentiles to build his house; a pattern that continues today...
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