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The John the Baptist Generation

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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Already saved? John the Baptist calls even the saved to repent, even if it's only for the sin of unrepentance. What does it mean to repent? Only by doing so can we grow closer to God.
Saturday, October 25, 2003

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10/18/2003
The John the Baptist Generation
The gun has gone off! The race does not stop until the finish line. What is the race? How do we cross that finish line? In order to renew our apocalyptic edge and prophetic focus we must answer God's call and run the race.
11/01/2003
Marinating in the Brine
When Martin Luther nailed his thesis to the church doors, he began a counter-cultural revolution in the hearts and mind of scholars and laymen alike. God calls us to withdraw from the marinade and join the revolution.
11/08/2003
Locust and Honey
What connection exists between our physical bodies and our spiritual perceptions? Does diet really influence our spirituality?
11/15/2003
144,000
Does God call his people at the end of time to a higher standard than his chosen people throughout history? Is our generation of Christians different from previous generations? Is it more important? Review God's call then and now.
11/22/2003
A Shantung Compound Thanksgiving
Join in the extraordinary PMC Thanksgiving service with festive hymns of praise and thanksgiving. Enjoy a brief Thanksgiving message on breaking out of greed and entering into true thanksgiving.
12/06/2003
A Counter-Cultural Christmas
When Jesus came the first time, no one noticed; no one was prepared. As we celebrate Christmas, are we preparing for the greatest counter-cultural event in history?
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Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.

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You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.

In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.

The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God. 

Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries