5/3/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Hosea 1-14

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Sin, Judgment, and Salvation

Hosea is the first of a group called the Minor Prophets, but there is nothing minor about them. They are filled with God’s judgment but also of hope and love.  Hosea is one the most familiar of this group of 12.  Hosea leads a difficult life and God uses his personal tragedies as object lessons to draw Israel back into a right relationship with Him.  They rebuff God’s advances but He promises that one day they will return and love Him…

4/26/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Daniel 8-12

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Daniel, God’s plan for Israel

As we finish up Daniel, God has a specific message for Israel. Daniel’s book is attacked as inauthentic primarily because of these last 5 chapters; as though God would not reveal such specific details (or maybe could not). We know that God knows all things, past, present and future. If He knows our beginning from our end; knowing the same for nations is nothing to Him. He reveals these things as a warning to turn back to Him…

4/19/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Daniel 2-7

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Daniel, God’s plan for the nations

The book of Daniel includes a number of visions and their interpretations. The first of them include details about empires that to Daniel were futuristic, but for us we look back and see the incredible and precise detail. God is fully in control of history, we can be sure of that! His plan is unfolding right before our eyes and He has informed us so that we can trust our future to Him as surely as we can our past.

4/12/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Daniel 1-6

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Daniel, God’s Man of Integrity

Daniel’s story is one of intrigue, harrowing escapes, prophetic visions and tremendous political upheaval.  Daniel himself plays a pivotal role in the history of Israel and is foundational for our understanding of yet future events.  Daniel is not simply a prophetic book, but also an incredible story of what being a man (or woman) of God should look like…

4/5/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Easter

Easter

We celebrate the resurrection of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus.

3/29/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Communion

Communion

We remember the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in song, word and by partaking of the communion elements together.

3/22/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Ezekiel 33-48

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Ezekiel Future Hope

Ezekiel’s ending is all about yet future things to even us. It is filled with hope for a bright future after much adversity and struggle. While the emphasis on this section is Israel, there is much for us to learn from and hope in. When it seems like the world is out of control, it is comforting to know God is still in control!

3/15/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Ezekiel 1-28

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Ezekiel before the Exile

One of the most difficult books of the Bible is Ezekiel. It is filled with almost every type of Hebrew writing and illustrations that are difficult to understand. There is great warning of coming judgment but also hope for restoration in this book…

3/8/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Guest Speaker

15 Year Anniversary

Prairie Baptist Fellowship celebrates its 15 year anniversary with special guests including founding pastor Dan Lofgren and former associate pastors Matt Richey and Greg Olson.

3/1/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

The Prophets - God’s Spokesmen

Jeremiah - Select Passages

Jeremiah contains some very important passages that play pivotal roles in our theological understanding.  While Jeremiah’s personal life was difficult, God used him to warn the nation but also to instill hope...

2/22/2015

Missionaries Tim & Barbara Lee Glessner

Missionaries

Missionary Update

2/15/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Jeremiah 1

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Jeremiah: Weeping Over God’s Destruction

Jeremiah is often referred as the weeping prophet. True his ministry and life were filled with tears. God called him to do hard things during hard times and he was faithful to do so. In Jeremiah we find one who can relate to the days we live in…

2/8/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Isaiah 40-66

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Isaiah: Hope for Restoration

The ending to this great book is filled with hope and wonder. Most of this is yet to be completed, but many truths form the basis of Jesus life and ministry. They were completely and literally fulfilled, this gives us hope for what is yet to come!

2/1/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Isaiah 1-39

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Isaiah: Judgment is Coming

Isaiah, by chapter count, is the longest of the Old Testament prophets.  He served over 55 years and under at least 4 kings.  His writings are some of the most familiar words of any prophet and clearly point to a coming suffering servant who will rescue Israel…

1/25/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 8-13

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The End of Elisha’s Ministry

The ministry of Elisha is long, some 55 years or more! As we get to the end of his life, there is a turn in the type of prophetic ministry. The rise of the writing prophets marks a decided turn as well in the decline of culture. Elisha's concluding acts as prophet point to God's continued desire for revival and restoration...

1/18/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

Communion

Communion

We remember the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in song, word and by partaking of the communion elements together.

1/11/2015

Pastor Donn Mogford

Jeremiah 1

Guest Speaker

God's Everyday Call

Donn Mogford of Shepherds Ministries presents their vital ministries to help those with intellectual disabilities to reach their potential for the glory of Jesus Christ.

1/4/2015

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 6-7

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God’s Provision and Power

In a series of stories involving battles, sieges, intrigue and famine, the writer points out the utter disregard for God in ancient Israel. He is ignored in victory, blamed in defeat and marginalized when He relieves suffering. Through it all Elisha is faithful and true...

12/28/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 5

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Elisha and Naaman

Elisha has a vivid encounter with a famous general of his day named Naaman. This story is filled with lots of interesting details and side intrigue; yet it is ultimately a story of faith in action. Faith requires more than just speaking truth, it requires living truth. To truly believe something must alter our thinking and manner of existing...

12/14/2014

Pastor Phil Perry

2Kings 4-8

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Elisha and the Shunamite Woman

Once of the great stories in the life of Elisha is his relationship with the woman from Shunem. She is wealthy and happily married. Elisha comes into her life and is both a blessing and perhaps a curse. God grows her faith and stands to teach us some valuable lessons about trusting God in all things...