“Summer in Romans: God of Wonder, Part 1”Text: Romans 6:12-14, 6:20-23, 7:6We continue our summer study of Romans with Pastor Amanda Lawton and her daughter Alethea sharing highlights from Nazarene Youth Conference 2026, which was held in Salt Lake City. Many of the conference’s sessions and activities connect with Paul’s writings to turn away from…
“Summer in Romans: New Beginning”Text: Romans 5:12-21In today’s reading from Romans, Paul tells us that just as sin entered the world through one man in Adam, God’s grace entered the world through one man in Jesus. He is the great showing of God’s faithfulness to His creation. The gift of God’s grace overcomes all our…
Summer in Romans: A Faith Called to BeText: Romans 4:13-18God’s promises to Abraham were fulfilled out of nothing when Abraham believed and demonstrated faithfulness. Paul says that those who have faith can share the same promise. In being included with God’s covenant with Abraham, we are called to be a blessing to the world and…
“Summer In Romans: Finding Ourselves in God’s Saving Grace”Text: Romans 1:1-7We begin a new summer sermon series on the book of Romans, where we will learn what it is for our faith to be found in Jesus Christ and what He does for us. In Paul’s introduction he uses language which indicates that his message…
“Getting to Know God: Experience”Text: Acts 2:1-21This Pentecost Sunday we remember that after receiving the Holy Spirit, the disciples were able to share the story of Jesus to those who were unable to hear it before – many of them from countries who were against the people of God. Through our own experiences, God also…
“Getting to Know God: Scripture”Text: 1 Peter 1:12-21Today we continue our series of “Getting to Know God” by looking at the role of scripture. The scriptures contain words of those who saw firsthand how God acted in their lives. Peter argues that all scriptures point us to Jesus, and that His Spirit wants to continue…
Text: John 10:1-10Old Testament prophets frequently employ the imagery of shepherds when speaking about the rulers of the land who are entrusted with the lives of those around them. Today’s passage has Jesus using similar imagery when He calls Himself the gate; He is saying that the way to knowing God and being right with…
Text: John 20:19-31In today’s passage, Jesus appears to His disciples in the midst of their fear and He brings words of peace to them. Jesus empowers the Church with the Holy Spirit to live faithfully in a world in which they are afraid, where the powers that be are adverse to the way of God.…
Text: Psalm 118On Palm Sunday, we celebrate and honor Christ as King, our deliverer, and our Messiah. Psalm 118 is quoted in all four Gospels during Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and Jesus embodies the hope of deliverance from the cries of the psalmist, the Jewish people, and us today.
“Back Side of the Cross: Forgiveness”Text: Luke 17:1-10This week’s passage from Luke teaches us that forgiveness comes after the hard work of repentance. God is with us to free us from the power of shame, guilt, and the ways of this world. To live as the people of God, we must learn to love, forgive,…