Text: Esther 4:8-17Is there a message for God’s people when it seems like God is absent and the practices of worship and prayer have been voided from our lives? We continue our “Faith in Exile” series by looking at the book of Esther, which shows us what faithfulness might look like when life is upended…
“Faith in Exile: Jeremiah 24:1-10”This week, we look at the parable of the figs from the book of Jeremiah. In this parable we find that God does not stop drawing near to us when we most need Him. In moments of hardship we should listen to God for His message of hope and know that…
Text: John 20:1-18This Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as a separated people. Through His resurrection, we see that even in the midst of sorrow, dark situations, or uncertainty, God is working in the midst of it. Just as He personally addressed Mary Magdalene, Jesus knows us by name, considers us important, and…
“Returning to the Lord”Text: Psalm 116What do we do during those times when there is no one around, we are isolated, and it feels like there is nothing that we can do? The people of God who wrote the psalms for us knew and understood isolation. Psalm 116 is thought to have been written in…
Text: John 4:5-26, 39-42Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well shows that unlike others who might listen and make a judgement about us, our Lord takes a look at our life and invites us to share our past so that He can redeem it.
“Following God Through the Silence”Text: Matthew 4:1-11The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness begins right after the telling of His baptism. Similarly, we often experience wilderness periods where we wonder where God might be. However, Jesus is always with us in the midst of where we are – He is Emmanuel – “God with…
“Unusual Circumstances: Sharing the Good News”Text: Acts 28:17-31We conclude our “2020 Vision” sermon series by studying the end of the book of Acts. Even in the midst of sorrow, God has a plan and a purpose for us. In our journey, God is always with us, and we get to tell others that this, and…
“Guidance”Text: Acts 9:1-19We continue to go through the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene’s vision statement as part of the “2020 Vision” sermon series. This week, Pastor Tim focuses on guidance by looking at the story of Saul’s conversion to being known as Paul.
“Opportunities for Worship”Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20We continue our “2020 Vision” series by looking at worship. We come to worship to help situate and orient ourselves towards God. It is a time to share and celebrate the overflow of God’s abundant grace in our lives.
Text: Matthew 2:13-22The story of Jesus as an infant mirrors the story of the people of Israel – beginning in Egypt, spending time in the wilderness, and eventually reaching the Promised Land. Joseph remained faithful to God and his family by following the two dreams he received which told him where to move his family.…