While Christ defeated Satan two-thousand years ago, a glance at the world around us leaves us with any but confidence in Satan's defeat. Through one of the most controversial chapters, in one of the most controversial books of the Bible, be refreshed by a glimpse into the unseen spiritual world where things are different than they appear.

Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Dragon - Audio - MP3
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Dragon - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Dragon - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Dragon - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Perseverance

The Bible frequently calls Jesus a king. He was called king at his birth, the plaque across the top of his cross called him a king, in Revelation it says he will return as the king of kings. Kings change things for better or worse for many people. Did Jesus change anything in his three years of ministry or was his life nothing more than another interesting fact of history? Join Dr. Trucksess Christmas Eve at the SAMI Center in Spirit Lake, IA as we discover the difference Jesus made in history.

Christmas Eve 2010 - King Jesus - Audio - MP3
Christmas Eve 2010 - King Jesus - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas Eve 2010 - King Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas Eve 2010 - King Jesus - Poster - PDF

Tags: Christmas

Nobody likes suffering. It separates us from life's pleasures. Suffering frequently looks like nothing more than purposeless agony. There is suffering that is purposeful. Christ can transform our suffering into something that is redemptive. He can transform our suffering into something so powerful that it can reach even the most pagan nations with the gospel. How does he do this? Join Dr. Trucksess for a look at The Lamb and the Nations.

Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Nations - Audio - MP3
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Nations - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Nations - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Nations - Sermon Handout - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Lamb and the Nations - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Suffering, Missions, Purpose of Life, Evangelism

Why do we hang off the edge of our seats at a football game and sing at the top of our lungs with our favorite bands? We were created by God to be passionate about things that are worth it. That desire was given to us for more than watching sports and music. God gave us these emotions to be passionate about Jesus, the ultimate hero, who won the ultimate victory. Join Pastor Kurt as we cheer The Triumph of the Lamb.

Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Audio - MP3
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Manuscript - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Sermon Handout - PDF
Christmas from Revelation - The Triumph of the Lamb - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Lion, Lamb, Worship, heaven, Satan, Materialism

We spent a whole summer on Heaven. I am sure some of you wish we spent less time on heavenly realities and more time helping with earthly troubles. Surprisingly, the study of Heaven is a great help on earth. Join me as we learn the practical ways God changed us through this study.

Heaven - The Hope of Heaven - Audio - MP3
Heaven - The Hope of Heaven - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - The Hope of Heaven - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - The Hope of Heaven - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Death, Joy, Happiness, heaven, Hell, Holiness, Purity

Last week I answered questions from the "Build Your Own Sermon" card. This week we continue answering your questions about heaven.

• Should I trust near-death experiences?
• Will Christians who commit suicide go to heaven?
• Who are the 144,000 of Revelation?
• After death, is there another chance to be saved?
• Will we sleep in our resurrection bodies?
• Will we work in heaven?
• Will there be oceans on the New Earth?

Heaven - MORE Questions About Heaven - Audio - MP3
Heaven - MORE Questions About Heaven - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - MORE Questions About Heaven - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - MORE Questions About Heaven - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Death, Near-Death Experiences, Suicide, Resurrection, New Heavens and Earth, Revelation, Work

Earlier in the summer I circulated a "Build your own sermon" card. I wanted to know your questions about heaven that were not answered in this series. You have great questions! Join Pastor Kurt as he answers questions.

• What is purgatory?
• What is soul sleep?
• Does it matter if I am cremated or buried?
• Can I desire heaven if I know I won't be married to my wife there?
• Will there be animals in heaven?
• Will we eat meat in heaven?
• Will we learn in heaven?

Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Questions About Heaven - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Purgatory, Soul Sleep, Burial, Cremation, New Heavens and Earth, Resurrection, Noah

This summer, we are studying what happens after we die. Today, we pause our series and looking at where to find comfort for those left behind. In a clear, and unsettling message, Dr. Trucksess looks at where Christians rest their soul when they lose someone they love.

Heaven - Overcoming Grief - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Overcoming Grief - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Overcoming Grief - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Overcoming Grief - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Grief, Death, Loss, Trials, Comfort

For the last few weeks, we took a survey. I wanted to know the real-life questions people have about heaven. The most frequently asked questions were about those who can't believe. What happens to them? What happens to people who lived in a foreign land so they never heard of Jesus? What happens to those who die in infancy and were never old enough to believe. Join Dr. Trucksess in discovering the answer to the questions many are asking.

Heaven - What about those who can't believe? - Audio - MP3
Heaven - What about those who can't believe? - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - What about those who can't believe? - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - What about those who can't believe? - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Evangelism, Infant Salvation, Age of Accountability, Salvation

How will the end times unfold? Does Christ return and everything happens at once or is there an intermediary kingdom on earth? Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn how the return of Christ unfolds and what may be some of our mistaken assumptions about how it takes place.

Heaven - The Millennium - What on earth is it? - Audio - MP3
Heaven - The Millennium - What on earth is it? - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - The Millennium - What on earth is it? - IPad and IPhone Video - M4V
Heaven - The Millennium - What on earth is it? - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - The Millennium - What on earth is it? - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Millennium

As a Christian, our sins are completely forgiven by Christ. The Bible tells us we will not pass into judgment or be condemned. Does this mean it doesn't matter how we live? Will our sins return to haunt us? An ignored topic of the Bible is the doctrine of Eternal Rewards. God promises to reward us for how we live and we can lose reward for the willful sins we commit. Believe it or not, there is a way to insure we can have greater joy in heaven.

Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - IPad and IPhone Video - M4V
Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Eternal Rewards - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Rewards, Choices, Sin, Kindness, Generosity

This is a sermon you probably will not be able to listen to. The unvarnished truth about hell is more than most people can handle. Can you handle it? Listen to the end and find discover what happens to those who die without Christ and the incredible mercy we receive through Christ.


Heaven - Hell - Why Eternal Conscious Punishment Is Not Enough - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Hell - Why Eternal Conscious Punishment Is Not Enough - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Hell - Why Eternal Conscious Punishment Is Not Enough - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Hell - Why Eternal Conscious Punishment Is Not Enough - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Hell, Punishment, Christ, Choices

When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see? How many women do you know who go out of the house without makeup? Everybody wishes for a better body. What if I told you that God promises to give you one? Discover the amazing new body that will be ours through Christ.
Heaven - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: Body, Resurrection

What is the main attraction on the New Heavens and Earth? It is the New Jerusalem. The Bible gives us a visitor's guide to help us imagine it in Revelation 21-22. Join Dr. Trucksess as we explore highlights of our eternal home.
Heaven - The New Jerusalem - Audio - MP3
Heaven - The New Jerusalem - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - The New Jerusalem - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - The New Jerusalem - Sermon Handout - PDF

Tags: The New Jerusalem, New Heavens and Earth

Did you know there is a time when heaven will get better? There is a time when heaven and earth will be combined forever! Join Dr. Trucksess in learning about our final home with God.

Heaven - When Heaven Gets Better - Audio - MP3
Heaven - When Heaven Gets Better - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - When Heaven Gets Better - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - When Heaven Gets Better - Sermon Handout - PDF
Heaven - When Heaven Gets Better - Small Group Questions - PDF

Tags: New Heavens and Earth

When you go to a funeral, there is a body in the casket but where did the person go? What happens to us one minute after we die? Join Dr. Trucksess as we watch the answer to this question unfold through Scripture.

Heaven - One Minute After You Die - Audio - MP3
Heaven - One Minute After You Die - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - One Minute After You Die - IPad and IPhone Video - M4V
Heaven - One Minute After You Die - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - One Minute After You Die - Sermon Handout - PDF
Heaven - One Minute After You Die - Small Group Questions - PDF

Tags: Death, Afterlife, heaven, Hades, Paradise

A recent Harris poll revealed that 82% of Americans believe in heaven and 63% of Americans think they will go there when they die. While many people are interested in heaven, the same Harris poll revealed that most know little about it. Join Dr. Trucksess as we discover the importance of studying heaven.

Heaven - Why Study Heaven? - Audio - MP3
Heaven - Why Study Heaven? - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
Heaven - Why Study Heaven? - IPad and IPhone Video - M4V
Heaven - Why Study Heaven? - Manuscript - PDF
Heaven - Why Study Heaven? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Heaven - Why Study Heaven? - Small Group Questions - PDF

Tags: Forgiveness, Joy, Fear, Life, Resolutions, Death

If you have run from God, will he take you back? Join Dr. Trucksess in discovering God's heart for spiritual runaways.

Luke 15 - God Loves Lost People - Audio - MP3
Luke 15 - God Loves Lost People - IPad and IPhone Audio - M4A
Luke 15 - God Loves Lost People - IPad and IPhone Video - M4V
Luke 15 - God Loves Lost People - Manuscript - PDF
Luke 15 - God Loves Lost People - Sermon Handout - PDF
Luke 15 - God Loves Lost People - Small Group Questions - PDF

Tags: Forgiveness, Repentance, Evangelism

What would an eyewitness account of the crucifixion and resurrection be like? Sit in on these pivotal days in history through hearing the Centurion's story.


Easter 2010 - The Centurion's Story - Enhanced Audio Podcast - M4A
Easter 2010 - The Centurion's Story - Manuscript - PDF
Easter 2010 - The Centurion's Story - Small Group - PDF

Tags: Easter