The teaching and preaching ministry of Dr. Thomas Cucuzza and the Northland Bible Baptist Church in St. Cloud, MN.
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Because God created us and He is over all creation, God has blessed us with the truths that will bring us eternal life and also the abundant life right now as believers. Christianity is more than just getting to Heaven. When a person is born again, that's not the end. That's the beginning. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza emphasizes the fact that…
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What does it mean to judge others? Does God never want us to judge anyone else? Is it ever right to judge? Pastor Cucuzza will answer all these questions and more in today's message.
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Life is full of challenges. Just when we think everything is stable and going well a change can come that turns everything upside down. How do we handle those changes? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares Biblical help for anxious Christians.
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In the middle of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus emphasized that the fact that we only have one life to live. Because of that, we would be wise to live for something that will outlast this life. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues his verse-by-verse series in the book of Matthew.
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The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a theory or a wishful thing. The evidence that Christ physically rose from the dead is so overwhelming it leaves no room for doubt. As we approach Easter Sunday, Pastor Cucuzza covers some of the proofs of the resurrection.
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How is your prayer life? And how does God want us to pray? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues his verse-by-verse study in the book of Matthew as he shows us the prayer Christ used to teach His disciples to pray.
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Last week, Pastor Cucuzza covered the righteousness of God. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza covers the application of this righteousness. Jesus Christ always wanted to get to the heart of the matter - including in the areas of self-righteousness and sin.
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The religious people in Christ's day didn't know what to make of Him. This was because Jesus dealt with people on a deeper level. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues his verse-by-verse series in the book of Matthew. In it he Pastor Cucuzza covers the Sermon on the Mount and describes the righteousness of God.…
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Value is ultimately determined by God Himself. We would then be wise to not be consumed with things that are temporal and have no lasting value. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains how we can make our lives count. We only get one life. We should use it to make an eternal impact.
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There are many ideas on what it means to be a Christ follower. Unfortunately, there are many people who have the wrong idea. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza uses the Word of God to answer the question, "What does it mean to follow Christ?"
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Could Jesus have given into the temptation to sin? How did he handle the Devil? And what does it all mean for us? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza answers these questions and more as he continues in his verse-by-verse series in the book of Matthew.
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What was the purpose of John the Baptist? As he continues verse-by-verse through the book of Matthew, Pastor Cucuzza shares John's message.
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Most of the world is confused on the issue of repentance. The way to understand it is to compare Scripture with Scripture. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shows from the Word of God what John the Baptist was preaching.
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You might wonder, "Is there an answer to the world's problems?" The answer is yes, there is a solution. Not everyone will embrace it and not everyone will believe it, but there is an answer. It's not complicated. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues his verse-by-verse study of the book of Matthew as he gives us the lasting solutions to the …
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From the beginning, Satan has tried to destroy the Lord Jesus Christ. The Devil has tried to ruin the birth of Christ, the life of Christ, and the plan of salvation. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues his verse-by-verse study of the book of Matthew as he covers, "Satan's Ongoing Plan to Destroy Jesus."…
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Do you want to make wise decisions? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues in his verse-by-verse study of the book of Matthew as he answers the question, "What made the wise men so wise?"
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Most people think of Christ coming into the world during Christmas time. However, we should think about it often because it's foundational for us as Christians. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues in our verse-by-verse study of the book of Matthew as he teaches on the birth of our Savior.
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The Bible is a love story. It is the record of God promising and providing a Savior after mankind had sinned. One of the places the Bible takes us is Bethlehem. In today's special Christmas message, Pastor Cucuzza shows us the roadmap which leads to Bethlehem.
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In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza begins a new series going verse-by-verse through the book of Matthew. The King is coming!
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Unfortunately, there are some groups who do not believe that the Great Commission is for us today. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares what the Great Commission is and how we should be using it in this time period.
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Jesus Christ will come back very soon for His bride - the church. With that in mind, how can we prepare for the Rapture? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares how we can set our priorities for the last days.
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All over the world there are addictions to drugs, alcohol, pornography, idolatry, and self-worship. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains how we can break free from the bondage of sin in our lives.
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The Bible comes from almighty God Himself. It is a miracle book. Unfortunately, too many people reject the truth before they study it for themselves. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains why Biblical authority is the paramount issue of all time.
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There is no real contest between God and Satan. The victory has already been won. God created Lucifer and the devil chose to rebel. Because of that, Satan is a defeated foe. However, Satan is a master deceiver. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares several important truths Satan does not want you to know.…
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Everything we do should bring glory to God. That is true in our churches, our families, and our workplaces. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza finishes his series covering the motivations of the Christian life.
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Many people today think that that the God of the Old Testament is angry and vindictive. However, the God of the Old Testament is the same God in the New Testament and He is a God of love and grace. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares how this can motivate us in our Christian lives.
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The Lord Himself instituted the concept of rewards. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains who how we can receive rewards and when they will be given.
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There are some Christians today who say that be motivated by rewards is a fleshly, carnal motivation. However, the LORD Himself instituted the concept of rewards. Because of that rewards are a spiritual motivation. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains some of the rewards we have the opportunity to gain as believers.…
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The rapture of the church can take place at any moment. Because of that we would be wise to look for the imminent return of Jesus Christ. This certainly is a motivation for us to live Godly lives in these last days.
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One of the motivations of the Christian life is the Imminent Return of Jesus Christ. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains why Christ could come back at any moment and how that should impact the way we live.
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Everything we do has positive or negative results. By our actions, we are planting seeds which will result in a harvest at some point in the future. God is always true to His Word. If it's in the Bible, you can guarantee that it will come to pass. Because of this, we should never lose heart. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares part 2 of a mes…
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Each and every person will spend forever in either Heaven or Hell. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza covers one of the great motivations of the Christian life, which is the Eternal Destiny of Mankind.
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There are few places in life where the truths of God's Word are more evident on a daily basis than on a farm. With that in mind, there's a principle which takes place on a farm and in every other area of life. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza is going to cover that principle as he speaks on "The Law of Sowing and Reaping."…
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God uses many things in our lives to motivate us to serve him. One of those things is discipline. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza covers part 2 of "The Discipline of God."
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God uses many different motivations in our lives to help us do what is right. This allows God to accomplish His work in our lives. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains the discipline of God.
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God uses many things in our lives to motivate us to do His will. The Lord not only wants to save us but He also wants to shepherd us. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza begins a new series entitled, "Seven Motivations of the Christian Life."
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Religions are man's efforts to bind himself back to God. Christianity is not a religion. Instead, true Christianity is accepting what Christ has already done for us on the cross. He has already done the work. Because of that, we don't need to do the work to bind ourselves back to God. In today's podcast, Pastor Cucuzza shares how we can clearly sha…
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Have you ever wanted to know Christ on a better level? In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares how you can grow in your Christian life and become a more mature believer.
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The book of Proverbs is known for being the book of wisdom. Proverbs contains many safeguards (or fences) that when applied to your life will protect you from foolish decisions. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains how God's Word provides protection in our lives.
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Make sure that what you are expecting from God is found in His Word. With that, always be sure to keep God's promises within the context of Scripture. As Pastor Cucuzza explains in today's message, the Lord always is true to His Word.
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Unfortunately, there are many people who are not trustworthy. Deceit seems to be at an all time high. Because of this, people make the mistake of losing their confidence in God's Word. But God is faithful. He always comes through. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shows us why we can believe the promises of God.…
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Moms are amazing people. A Godly mother is one of the greatest blessings anyone can have, to the point that no words can fully describe the impact a Godly mom has on her children. In today's message, preached on Mother's Day, Dr. Cucuzza shares a few keys to being a Godly mother.
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When we think of going to Heaven, we're thinking of glorification. It is when we will once and for all be delivered from the presence of sin and receive our glorified bodies. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains what takes place during this third part of eternal salvation.
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Justification is not the end of salvation. It is just the beginning. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza continues in his series, "The Salvation God Provides" as he covers the second aspect of salvation - sanctification.
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There is no greater Biblical truth to understand than the issue of salvation. There are three vital parts of salvation - justification, sanctification, and glorification. If we does not understand these issues, we will have a skewed view of salvation and it can lead to a messed up life. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza covers justification.…
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Once a person has died it is too late for him to change his mind. Because of that, there is no issue more important in the entire world than the issue of eternal salvation. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza begins a new series explaining the salvation God provides. When you have the proper view of salvation, it will ground you spiritually and also…
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Each one of us gets one chance at life. There are no second chances. Therefore, it makes sense that we should do our best to make our lives count. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains how we bring glory to God with our time on this earth.
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One of the most misunderstood issues in all of Christianity is the reality of the two natures in the believer. If a person doesn't understand the two natures it can cause confusion, anxiety, and misery in that individual's life. However, God is not the author of confusion. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shows from God's Word the simple, practic…
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We live in a time period where things are happening that have never happened before in history. In recent years, there has been a growing hostility of those who believe in the pretribulational rapture of the church. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza shares how we should live with the urgency of the hour.…
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Before eternity begins there will be one last judgment. If will take place after the final rebellion against God at the end of the Kingdom Age. This will be the Great White Throne Judgment where the lost will be judged for their works. In today's message, Pastor Cucuzza explains what will happen at this final judgment and also how it can be avoided…
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