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Paul describes the sermon as: We are finishing up the series “Very Cross Crowds.” Today, we will look at the mistake of choosing Barabbas to release instead of Jesus. It was a careless choice by Pilate. It was also a careless choice by the crowd of people. We too can make equally poor choices if we are not careful. The greatest choice we can make today is for our Lord Jesus
Paul used the following scriptures:Mark 15:6-7, 9, 15; Matthew 27:24-25

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  3-24-18 sermon  (31 minutes)

Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: We are continuing the series “Very Cross Crowds.” In today’s message, Pilate is an example of cowardice. He failed to resist pressure and do what he knew was right. This is a lesson for us to stand strong in our convictions regardless of the pressures in our life.
Paul used the following scriptures: John 18:39-40; 19:7-8; Matthew 27:18-19, 24

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  3-17-18 sermon (35 minutes)

Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: We are beginning a new series of messages leading up to Lord’s Supper called Very Cross Crowds . In today’s message, Peter denied knowing Jesus. Denial of Christ is not always so obvious. There are other ways that we can deny Him too.

Paul used the following scriptures: Jn 18:10; Mk 14:31, 71; 1 Co 10:12; Mt 6:33

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  3-10-18 sermon  (29 minutes)

Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: Satan is constantly warring against us to keep us from experiencing Jesus as the way, truth, and life. Today, we will examine scriptures that reveal two different battles against believers . We will also see that through Christ Jesus, we have victory over both battles.

Paul used the following scriptures: John 14:1-6; John 10:10; 1 John 2:16; Genesis 3:6; Revelation
16 :13-14; Isaiah 27:1; Isaiah 26:19-21; Revelation 12:7-11

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  3-3-18 sermon  (34 minutes)

Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: We are finishing up the series of messages called “Can You Hear Me Now?” Are you listening to God speaking through His Word? Sometimes we need reminders to do the things we should. In Exodus 12, God gave the Israelites a reminder to celebrate what He did for them..

Paul used the following scriptures: Exodus 3:7; 11:7; 12:13-14; Romans 3:24-26; Hebrews 9:22

Listen to audio of the sermon here -> 2-24-18 sermon (38 minutes)
Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: There are times in which God allows us to go through hard situations. Yet, God takes us through tests and trials for a purpose. Today, we will examine the example of Abraham as he faced a hard trial. God’s word can help to build your faith as you face hard situations in life.

Paul used the following scriptures: Genesis 22:1-3, 10, 12-14; Eph 5:17; Ro 12:1; Heb 11:17-19; 1 Pe 1:6-7; Jas 2:21-22

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  2-17-18 sermon  (32 minutes)
Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: God speaks to our hearts through His Word. In today’s message, we will look at a scriptural example of hearing from God and responding to Him. Today, we will talk about 3 responses to God. Paul used the following scriptures: Jn 8:47; Ge 3; Ro 9:1; Ps 139:7; Jn 3:16; Mt 6:23; 11:28

Listen to audio of the sermon here -> 2-10-18 sermon  (34 minutes)
Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: In this sermon series, we will look at some choice Old Testament scriptures which speak to our modern needs and problems. One modern need is happiness. Everyone wants happiness. Yet, happiness is not found by just pursuing it. It is a byproduct of a different kind of pursuit found in the Bible. Today, we will see what God has to say about happiness.
Paul used the following scriptures: Psalm 1 & Psalm 119:1-16

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  2-3-18 sermon2  (40 minutes)
Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day

Paul describes the sermon as: There is a natural tension that the Bible creates. God wants us to be selective in our relationships. At the same time, we are to befriend sinners. How do we resolve this tension? Today, we are going to talk about that. Additional questions to consider today: Who is our community of friends? Who are we allowing in? Who are we excluding? What kind of boundaries are we creating for those relationships?

Paul used the following scriptures: Prov 13:20; Prov 12:26; 1 Cor 15:33; Matt 16:23; Gen 39:12; John 13:34-35

Listen to audio of the sermon here ->  1-27-18 sermon  (39 minutes)
Paul Pedersen is the pastor of the Conroe Texas Church of God 7th Day