Billions around the world celebrate Easter. It is a time for ham, the Easter Bunny, egg hunts and the anticipation of spring. There is much more to Easter than these time honored traditions. Often obscured is the real reason for Easter, the resurrection of Jesus! What is the significance of the resurrection? Did it really happen? Does it make a difference for my life? Join Dr. Trucksess as we explore the resurrection at the SAMI Center in Spirit Lake, IA.

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TopicsEaster, Resurrection

In this final message, we wrap up the series by looking at how the Bible says God will wrap up the world. It may not be what you thought. Even though the sins of a Christian are forgiven through Christ, that does not mean their lives will escape serious review. The deeds of our life are always the basis for judgment. Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn how our choices will impact our eternity even if we are forgiven.

Doctrine - Response and Eternal Destiny - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - Response and Eternal Destiny - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - Response and Eternal Destiny - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - Response and Eternal Destiny - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsJudgment, heaven, Hell, Millennium, Christ's Kingdom

What happens after we die? Do we reincarnate? Do we go to purgatory to burn off our sin? Does everybody go to Heaven, no matter how we lived? Do we sit on a cloud and play a harp? In this message, you will learn the biblical truth what happens to us after death. You will also learn, through an overview of the book of Revelation, about the expanding kingdom of Christ as His rule is extended over all of creation in upon His return.

Doctrine - Christ's Return - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - Christ's Return - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - Christ's Return - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - Christ's Return - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsRevelation, Christ's Kingdom, Death, Afterlife

Pastors and Christian counselors are approached every week by people with problems. Some are struggling with an alcohol addiction, men are struggling with internet pornography, women are struggling with materialism. While everyone needs help, the real issue for these problems is much deeper. Most of our struggles come from worshiping the wrong thing! When we worship Christ, most of our problems fade away. Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn how what we worship determines how we live.

Doctrine - Christian Living - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - Christian Living - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - Christian Living - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - Christian Living - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsIdolatry, Worship, Joy, Happiness

The church has changed. At one time it involved robes, hymnals, creeds and confession. Today it is jeans and a T-shirt. The pastor may sit on a stool and avoid a pulpit completely. Some are even defining the church more loosely and nothing more than "community and a conversation." Others have opened internet campuses and are experimenting with virtual church. Where do we draw the line? Join Dr. Trucksess as we discover the essence of "the church."

Doctrine - The Church - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - The Church - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - The Church - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - The Church - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsEmergent Church, Consumer Christianity, Virtual Church

Have you been alone with absolutely no one to talk with, nobody to help you and no one who cares? Loneliness is terrifying. Does God want us to feel that way? The Bible tells us it is not God's plan for us to feel isolation but God sent the Holy Spirit to be with us. Who is the Holy Spirit? How is his presence felt? What in our life hinders him from working in powerful ways? Join Dr. Trucksess as we discover the mysterious work of the Holy Spirit.

Doctrine - The Holy Spirit - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - The Holy Spirit - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - The Holy Spirit - Sermon Handout - PDF
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TopicsHoly Spirit

Who was Jesus Christ? Was he a good moral teacher? What he an example for us to follow in times of suffering? The Bible tells us he is much more. Christ is our penal substitutionary atonement. What is penal substitutionary atonement and why must Jesus be the penal substitutionary atonement for us? Join Dr. Trucksess to find out.

Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Work - Pt. 1 - Audio - MP3
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TopicsCross, Christ, Jesus

For those of you who are parents, do you remember when you held your first-born child? For first-time parents, the feeling of holding their new born is a combination of humbling and amazing. A new-born is about as fragile and dependent as a human being can be. Each year at Christmas, we celebrate Jesus' birth but it is hard to comprehend that the creator of the world poured combined fused himself with humanity in the womb of Mary. Join Dr. Trucksess in unpacking the identity of Jesus and learn how it changes the way we face suffering.

Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Person - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Person - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Person - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Person - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsJesus, Suffering, humility, Incarnation, Bethlehem

Have you noticed something is terribly wrong in the world? The good news is in short supply. There is suffering, death, sickness, evil and loss just below the surface everywhere. People are popping Prozac like Tic Tacs to deal with it. Isn't life supposed to be better than this? What has gone wrong? Join Dr. Trucksess as we get a panoramic view of what sin does to life and find the only hope for its pain.

Doctrine - The Human Condition - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - The Human Condition - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - The Human Condition - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - The Human Condition - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsSin, Repentance, Forgiveness, Shame, Total Depravity

We love to speak and be spoken to. Facebook, Twitter, iTunes and cable TV remind us of our insatiable desire for communication. Wouldn't it be nice if God would speak? Thankfully, we are not left to speculation about God but we have revelation from God. God has spoken to us through the Bible. Join Dr. Trucksess to discover how the Bible is God's Words to us today.

Doctrine - The Bible - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - The Bible - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - The Bible - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - The Bible - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsBible, Inerrancy

The latest hi-tech gadgets are about communication... cell phones, texting, blogging, the internet and email. Everybody wants to be connected. Why do we have a burning desire for relationship? It is because we are created in the image of God. Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn why the character of God creates the need for intimacy within us.

Doctrine - God - Audio - MP3
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Doctrine - God - Manuscript - PDF
Doctrine - God - Sermon Handout - PDF
Doctrine - God - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsGod, Open Theism, Trinity