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Eagles Nest Church is located in Breezy Point Minnesota. We are a family of rescued sinners striving to see our lives, our community, and our world radically transformed by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The show is called “ Undercover Boss” . And the premise is simple. The CEO of a massive company puts on a disguise. A different look. A different name. A different personality. And he goes to work on the factory floor, behind the counter, or in the store. Why? Because he wants to see what is really going…
“The road to ruin is paved with small compromises.” It began with a passion for defending the Christian faith. Known for his eloquence and thoughtful insights, he captivated audiences around the world, by articulating the reasons for faith in a way that drew in many. Which led to his ministry flourishing…
When you’re going on a road trip Having a good map is essential to getting you to where you need to go! Because if you don’t have one… you’re going to get REALLY, REALLY LOST along the way… OK, I know what some of you are thinking… Nobody uses maps anymore, since we all have GPS on our phones! But that…
The God of the Nations - Sermon Two men came to worship, Two men came to pray, A Pharisee and a Publican, Distinct in every way. The first stood tall and sure, His heart, he thought, entirely pure, Boasting of his deeds so grand, In moralism's grip, he took his stand. The second, a Publican, bowed in…
In the mid-19th century, at the age of 27, David Livingstone felt a profound calling to reach the heart of Africa, where countless souls were in desperate need of the gospel. As he embarked on this monumental mission, his focus was on: exploring uncharted territories, sharing the gospel message of Christ,…
When it comes to finding meaning and happiness in this life, There’s a lot of ideas out there. For example, John Lennon from the Beatles once said: “Happiness is just how you feel when you don’t feel miserable.” So happiness is based upon a momentary feeling… The British entrepreneur Richard Branson…
If we are going to be successful in big things, We must first learn to practice success in the small things. And for my evidence, I point you to the classic movie, The Karate Kid . In the film, Mr. Miyagi, the wise and unconventional karate master, Teaches his student, Daniel son, important life lessons…
Their task was to hold their position until reinforcements arrived. Even though they had not seen much combat recently and hadn’t engaged with the enemy for weeks, Their commanding officer continually reminded them to stay vigilant and alert for any signs of the enemy. However, amidst the routine duties,…
In the heart of a once-thriving city, shadows lengthened over the cobblestone streets, as decay whispered through alleys and lingered in the air. And yet, no one seemed to notice. But amidst the decay and decline that now gripped every corner, one man became overwhelmed with a growing unease a certainty…
In the late 1700s, John Newton sailed through life as a young man deeply entrenched in the brutal transatlantic slave trade, As his days were marked by immorality and cruelty, As he was a slave trader who specialized in the purchasing and selling human lives. However, everything changed for him during…
As the old saying goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” For the legacy we leave behind often shapes the paths our children take, for better or worse. For instance: take the Ford family. Whose patriarch Henry Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with Ford Motor Company. Ford’s vision…
In the heart of a lush countryside, there lived a dog. And this this dog, had everything he could have ever wanted. He was never leashed, Never kenneled. And never brought to experience the terrors of the vets office! And so day after day, this dog trotted along known familiar paths, Enjoying life bringing…
It was the year 1787, when a young shoemaker, became overwhelmed with an irresistible call to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the farthest corners of the earth. And despite having received no formal education past the 6th grade, this young man began training himself the task. How? By first off teaching…
In the pantheon of Greek and Roman mythology, their gods were often depicted as powerful beings who wielded much power and authority. However, they did so for their own benefit, frequently at the expense of others… For example, the mighty Zeus, the god of lightening and king of the other gods, was notorious…
Throughout human history, humanity has struggled get along with each another. To the point, where it often turns deadly. For instance: in 1598, ben Jonson, a talented playwright, poet, and actor, who was contemporary of William Shakespeare, got into an argument with Gabriel Spenser, one of his fellow…
In the world of business, it’s a well known fact that your product is only as good as your ability to market it. Because even if you have a stellar product, If your advertising of your new great product sends mixed messages, People will not see the value of your product! Which is something that happens,…
In the bitter winter of 1944, during the height of World War II, the Ardennes region of Belgium, served as the stage for one of the most crucial battles of the conflict: The Battle of the Bulge. For it was here that Allied forces found themselves facing a massive German offensive, who were intent on…
The Scarlet Letter is classic tale in American literature that that many of you know of. It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne back in 1850, And it’s a story about a mother, living in the heart of Puritan New England, who is punished by her neighbors because she had a child with a man who was not her…
When it comes to dangerous jobs, few occupations rival the inherent risks faced by firefighters, police officers, and soldiers. Nevertheless, these are jobs that we desperately need as a society, And thankfully there are brave men and women who are willing to face these challenge head on. But, they face…
In the vast wilderness of life, where challenges constantly arise and uncertainties abound, humanity has always sought refuge in the divine, As we look to gods and goddesses for solace and protection, And but they always seem to fall short. For example, there is the ancient moon goddess Luna, the Roman…
Two men came to worship, Two men came to pray, A Pharisee and a Publican, Distinct in every way. The first stood tall and sure, His heart, he thought, entirely pure, Boasting of his deeds so grand, In moralism's grip, he took his stand. The second, a Publican, bowed in humble shame, For His heart burdened…
Throughout history, and even in our own personal experiences, there's a profound truth we can't escape: "Humanity sings of what we delight in." For example, in the 1960s when the Beatles captured the world's attention. While their melodies were enchanting, it was their message that captivated people,…
When it comes to viral movements, the oddest things can turn viral nearly overnight. Take, for instance, the Ice Bucket Challenge from 2014, where friends, celebrities, and politicians poured ice-cold water over their heads, and then urged others to record themselves doing the same. And so for the next…
Throughout human history, humanity has achieved what was once before thought impossible. We have soared through the skies, We have reached the planet’s highest peaks, which included even walking on the moon. We have mastered the elements, mapped the human genome, and connect the world through a vast…
In the wake of the 20th century’s unprecedented and horrifying turmoil, humanity found itself wrestling with a chilling thought: Was God was dead? And after such monstrous events that had never been seen before, who can really blame them? For example: World War I introduced humanity to the horrors of…
In the famous 1931 painting, "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dalí, the artist captivated the minds of many with his surreal and thought-provoking imagery. And when I say thought-provoking imagery, I should say trippy-provoking imagery! Because as you can see, the painting has literal melting…
When it comes to revolutions, history is full of examples that rose to power swiftly, but ultimately were short lived. For example: In the late 18th century, Maximilien Robespierre and Jean-Paul Marat launched what became known as The French Revolution, which was a movement that rose up seeking to overthrow…
In the early 1920s, George Mallory, a British mountaineer, set out on a daring mission: to achieve the seemingly impossible. which was to conquer Mount Everest, which is the highest summit on Earth, without the aid of supplemental oxygen or ANY outside support. And though many experts said Mallory’s…
The city of London was a bustling hub of activity, its streets were filled with people going about their daily routines. But on a fateful day in September 1666, an eerie stillness fell upon the city, For unbeknownst to its inhabitants, disaster lurked just around the corner. For in the heart of London,…
In was 1974, and the World Chess Championship was well underway, The stakes were high as two renowned chess masters , Viktor Korchnoi and Anatoly Karpov, faced off in a pivotal chess match, that would see a brand new chess strategy, never before seen. As the match continued, the audience watched on a…
When you look at the history of Christianity, it’s a bloody history that is full of Christian martyrs who died valiantly for their faith. For example, Nicholas Ridley was an English bishop and theologian, who stood bravely for the gospel at a time when it could easily cost you your life. Living in the…
When it comes to the greatest names in church history, without a doubt, the name John Wesley stands out above the rest. And why? Not simply because he was one of the great evangelists of all time, Nor because he was one of the great writers of Christian Hymnody, writing over 6,500 hymns, which include…
It would need to be spotless, It would need to be without blemish! It would need to be perfect, and… it would have to die. It had been 430 years since their people had arrived in this new strange land, And for most of those years, they had been made to be slaves. They were beaten, They were mocked, They…
“No seconds” That’s the name he decided to call it, And the reason he called his project “NO SECONDS” was because this meal would come with no second helpings. In 2011, the photographer Henry Hargreaves began a project he called “No Seconds,” which photographed the final meals that were given to death…
Tonight we are gathered to celebrate and remember an event in human history that we call “Good Friday” Which is sort of odd, because the Friday we are celebrating and remembering is the night on which Christ died a horrifying death upon the cross. And so the question is: “Why do we call it good Friday,…
What we know about our future impacts our present reality. For example: If you knew that tomorrow you’d receive a large inheritance, would you be worried about your current credit card debt? If you knew that someone was going to give you a brand new c ar, would you freak out when your transmission goes…
If you're going to build a city by the ocean that is below sea level , there are certain things you must be prepared for. And one of those things is hurricanes. Which the good people of New Orleans knew all too well, as their beautiful city was built in the gulf of Mexico, in a basin that sat below sea…
Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear. Since the early 1950’s, this common warning sign is written on all passenger-side mirrors in vehicles in the United States. And why? Because on December 7th, 1952, an object was much closer than it appeared, which led to disaster. While driving her brand…
When it comes to facing life in this world, one small detail can change everything! For example, Imagine being thrown out of a plane at 10,000 feet without warning and against your will! Suddenly, you feel yourself hurtling towards the earth at over 100 miles per hour, feeling the wind rush past you…
They said that the king was so full of sorrow, that he never smiled again. It’s the old, famous Welsh fable I heard from a preacher about a little over a year ago And it’s a fable about Welyn the Great, who was the prince of Wales during the 13th century. In the story, Welyn is given a dog named Dellert,…
Revelation 3:10 (NASB95) 10 ‘Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from [EK] the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 1 . Will God protect believers through the tribulation? Are there easier ways…
It’s a game with winners and losers, where if you want to win, you have to do exactly what you’re told, when you’re told, and if you don’t, you’re out! If you’re told to jump, you jump. If you’re told to close your eyes, you close them. If you’re told to stand on one leg and hop like a bunny while barking…
When it comes to cause and effect, humans are expects at getting it things wrong. for we easily believe that correlation equals CAUSATION. We are then, you could say, expects at misreading the signs. For example, one sign people often look to as being an indicator of things to come, has to do with pregnancy…
What would it take for normal, everyday citizens, to rise up and riot and rebel against society’s institutions? What would it take, for anarchy to break out among normal everyday people? Evidently, only 3 lightning bolts. At exactly 8:28 PM, on July 13th, 1977, with a one in a million chance, three lightening…
When it comes to national security, spies are one of the greatest threats that a nation faces. For if they go undetected, they can bring catastrophic damage upon the nation. For example: In the 1940’s, Julius Rosenberg worked as an engineer-inspector for the US Army at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, where…
He’s a man of great mystery, A man of surprise He’s a man who is often quite difficult to surmise! Sometimes He hides high Sometimes He hides low And sometimes he hides behind others, to keep his profile low! And so if you are to spot him, you will have to look well Carefully, Meticulously, Or he will…
When it comes Christmas, as a culture, we do have some traditions we share together. Presents, Christmas trees, Spending time with family, and giving and receiving gifts. And as Christians, we have even more traditions that we share in together, Which includes everything we just said, But it also includes…
Illustration: The symbols of Christ & The need for Light I don’t know about you, but of a ll of the holidays we celebrate, Christmas is by far my favorite. And one of the things I love about Christmas, is all of the rich and amazing imagery! From the evergreen Christmas tree, Which is green all year…
When it comes to deciding who is humanity’s most dangerous leaders, there is quite a number of contestants One of the most dangerous leaders was a man by the name of Gaius, Julius Caesar - who was the third emperor of Rome. And though you my have heard of his name, you have probably heard of him more…
P eacocking: Definition: Strutting or showing off by bringing attention to your looks, clothing, wealth, intellect, status, or any other desirable attribute. For some, their peacocking comes in the form taking perfectly nice cars, and turning them into monstrosities that you cannot ignore! For some,…
This past week I was reading in our Ecclesiastes book of how on June 17th 1966, two men entered a bar in New Jersey, where they began shooting. The bartender and one of the customers died almost immediately, While another victim clung on to life for a few weeks before dying from their wounds. The investigation…
After years of planning and months of travel, the British team of explorers had reached their destination deep within the Jungles of Papua New Guinea And the tribe they met, though a bit cautious at first, was friendly and excited to meet them. In fact, after only a few days they invited them into their…
When it comes to belief in the life after death, many have concluded, not only is it improbably, but it is, impossible. For example, the renowned atheist scientist Carl Sagan, who was the author of the 13-part scientific television series, titled: “Cosmos,” did not believe in life after death within…
When it comes to sure and unavoidable things in life, there are two constants: Which are: Death and...??? Taxes. For if you cannot avoid neither of them. And believe me, people have tried! And they all come to discover the same thing: Which is this: No matter how hard you try and dodge your taxes, You…
When it comes to declining great invites, history is full of them. For example, back in the 1970’s, Nolan Bushnell, the founder of the gaming company ATARI, met with a young entrepreneur who invited him to become a 1-3rd part share holder in his company for $50,000 However, after considering the invite…
It was a routine traffic stop on an early Sunday morning when 28 year old Clemente Martinez pulled over a motorist on the corner of Apple and Third in Greenfield, California for speeding. but it would be anything but routine as it quickly led to Omar’s authority being directly challenged. After turning…
It all started over a pig In 1878 Randolph McCoy accused Floyd Hatfield of stealing one of his hogs. And when the dispute couldn’t be reconciled it went to trial. But then during the trial things took a turn for the worst when the star witness, a McCoy who had married a Hatfield - becoming a modern-day…
From the windows of their apartment buildings, they all heard it They all saw it happen, And yet no one did anything about it. In the early hours of March 13th, 1964, Kitty Genovese was on her way home from work when she was approached by a man with a knife. And though she screamed and tried to get away,…
Legend has it that when it was time for a Cherokee boy to become a man, their fathers would lead their son off into the deep darkness of woods, and leave them on a stump overnight, alone with the terrors of the night. And their task was simple, Stay seated on the stump ! without a weapon or shelter,…
When it comes racing, the Tour de France is the oldest, and one of the most prestigious races of them all. Beginning in 1903, consisting of up to 22 teams, with eight riders in each, the racers must go head to head with the best of the best as they race around France’s countryside, facing grueling conditions…
If you want the job, you’re going to have to prove you’re the best of the best - the greatest of the great! For instance, if you want to be an astronaut for NASA, you can’t just be good - you have to great! How great? You not only have to pass a demanding physical Have stellar grades and be highly proficient…
Meeting the king or queen of England isn’t just an everyday affair. In fact, there are several requirements you absolutely MUST FOLLOW! And truth be told - there’s more than several - there’s actually nine. And here they are: Rule number 1 is, “NO TOUCHING!” And this rule actually dates back to Medieval…
It was the thrill of a lifetime! In fact, it was the most exhilarating experience of his entire life as it was something he had always dreamed of! And so finally that dream came true as he sat there cruising down the road, experiencing something he never had before. Something he had always wanted to,…
You see them online , You see them on TV, And you see them at the theatre right before the film starts. What are they? Movie trailers. Movie trailers have been around a long time: In fact, they first originated in 1913, by a man named Nils Granlund, who was the advertising manager for the Marcus Loew…
"That’s not what that’s made for” Is a common expression we’ve all heard and likely even said. But it’s something that happens all of the time, as we are all guilty of having used something for the wrong use. For example, when it comes to ovens, despite common understanding, the small bottom drawer in…