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Christians, Politics, and Satan’s Work

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on January 14, 2021 by Steve DurkacJanuary 14, 2021avatar

I am beginning to wonder if Satan is hijacking our political outrage as a scheme to take our eyes off the Lord, the coming Kingdom of Heaven, and what Scripture warns us about end-time deceptions. Thanks to social media, I am seeing some of my minister friends getting obsessed with the current political situation in Washington and sounding almost exclusively like politicians on a campaign trail and not like gospel workers in a lost world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching Notes | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:1-5, America, America in Prophecy, bible prophecy, Bible Study, end time, End-Times, Galatians 5:22-23, John 10:10, John 18:35-36, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:15-23, politics, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 12:9, Revelation 13:16-17, Thru Revelation, Trump, USA

Questions on Why Sin?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on August 17, 2020 by Steve DurkacAugust 17, 2020avatar

It’s not an uncommon question to ask, Why Sin? So I want to point out that we have some resources available to you at www.crosshopechapel.org if this question arises in your conversations or within your own heart. It’s a good question, and I personally think it shows that some one is thinking on spiritual things so if you hear it, please don’t assume some one is doubting God or being in open rebellion of Him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Bible Study, evil, Great Controversy, Sin

Facing Trials

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on December 4, 2019 by Steve DurkacDecember 4, 2019avatar

I want to share with you three verses on the topic of facing trials, along with some brief pastoral commentary… 1 Peter 4:12-13 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” (1 Peter 4:12-13, ESV) We have … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching Notes | Tagged 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 3 Verses, Bible Study, Romans 5:3-5, suffering, trials

Starting A House Church

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on February 8, 2018 by Steve DurkacFebruary 8, 2018avatar

A house church is not a one-size-fits-all or a cookie-cutter singular approach, but rather a zero-budget mission that is developed organically according to God’s leading and your calling. First, start with a call upon your heart. God uses pastors in His ministry and house churches that are led by pastoral care leaders are certainly following the biblical example that best feeds God’s flock. Second, I suggest starting by forming the foundations of beliefs, mission, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Simpler Church | Tagged Bible Study, House Church, Micro-Church, Organic Church, Simple Church, Small Group, start a house church

Facing Fearful Times?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on November 18, 2015 by Steve DurkacNovember 18, 2015avatar

Here are three verses to mediate on when you are facing fearful times for whatever the circumstance is… “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged Bible Study, fear, fear not, teaching series

Sufficient Grace in our Weakness

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on October 7, 2015 by Steve DurkacOctober 7, 2015avatar

In our discussion tonight I made reference to 2 Corinthians 12:9 but realized on my drive home that I didn’t fully quote it, and I should have because I missed the part that was most pertinent to our conversation, so here it is in its entirety: “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Teaching Notes | Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, Bible Study, Grace

Why Evil?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on August 19, 2015 by Steve DurkacAugust 19, 2015avatar

Evil is the result of sin in our world, but we sometimes wonder why God doesn’t stop it all now. 2 Peter 3:8-10 shares this “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, Bible Study, evil, gotquestions, suffering, teaching series

Satan’s Persecution or God’s Wrath?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on August 5, 2015 by Steve DurkacAugust 5, 2015avatar

For the sake of understanding the prophecies of Revelation and the coming final events, know that there is a difference between tribulation that is persecution caused by Satan and tribulation that is the wrath caused by God. Believers of every age have experienced persecution brought upon them because of the hate of Satan against the followers of Christ. Jesus said in John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation” (ESV), and those martyred by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, Bible Study, end time, judgement, last days, persecution, pretrib, Prophecy, tribulation, wrath

Rapture or Second Coming?

Pastor Steve Durkac Posted on July 27, 2015 by Steve DurkacJuly 27, 2015avatar

The definitions of “rapture” and “second coming” can be confusing so I want to present you some thoughts on this. First, you are going to be taken up before the tribulation, to heaven by your Lord Jesus Christ. That’s the rapture. Jesus is coming to rapture out His church. In the rapture, Jesus is coming for His church. Second, you are going to return with your Lord Jesus when He comes back for His millennial … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Answers | Tagged bible prophecy, Bible Study, end time, last days, pretribulation, Prophecy, rapture, second coming

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