“Faith is Consistently Hopeful” Text: Mark 13 Concluding our series on Faith, Pastor Tim Brooks, Executive Pastor of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene, takes us through Jesus’ words in Mark chapter 13. Although the warning of destruction to come seems harsh at first, early readers of the gospels would have seen Jesus’ references…
“Faith is Powerlessness” Text: Mark 9:30 – 50; Philippians 2:1-11 In Mark chapter 9 Jesus’ disciples argue, debating which among them was the greatest. Jesus tells them, “anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.” Pastor Tim George continues our series on faith by going through this story and explaining how faith…
“Jubilee Kingdom” Text: Luke 4 Concluding our series on wilderness experiences, Pastor Dylon Brown describes the ancient Israelite law of the “Year of Jubilee” and how Jesus began His ministry following His temptation in the wilderness by proclaiming that the Year of Jubilee had come. Jesus’ fulfilment of the Scriptures allows us to continue proclaiming…
“Wrestle” Genesis 28:10-22 Genesis 32:24-30 Pastor Dylon Brown of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene begins a multi-week series on wilderness experiences. In the first installment, Jacob wrestles with God in the wilderness amidst his solitude and loneliness. After this experience Jacob was given a new identity, and also experienced reconciliation with his family. …
“How to Follow Jesus When You Can’t Follow Jesus” Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 For early and current followers of Jesus alike, His instructions to “follow me” are difficult. How do you follow Jesus when He has been crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended to new life? Much of the Epistles and the other books of the New…
“You Are Here” Text: Revelation 21:1-6 Pastor Gloria continues our study of Revelation. Just like the early church, we are “here” in between the time of Jesus’ life on Earth and the events of Revelation. As the church and as individuals, we are called to shine the light of Christ as outposts of the Kingdom…
“I Can Only Imagine” Text: Revelation 1 – 5 This week Pastor Gloria continues our study of Revelation, learning what a peek into Heaven reveals for living as the Church today.
“All the Way to Bethany” Text: Luke 24 On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Gloria looks at two stories from Luke 24 – the road to Emmaus, and Jesus’ ascension in front of the Disciples at Bethany. In both cases, Jesus reveals Himself through the familiar. Pastor Gloria reminds us that except for the miracles, much of…
“We Have This Moment” Text: John 12:1-8 Pastor Gloria Coffin delivers this week’s message. When Mary Magdalene poured oil on Jesus’ feet, likely her most prized possession, it was an act of extravagant worship. We too are called to live extravagantly for God, using this moment to share the most spectacular miracle of God’s love for…
“The Oracles of God” Text: Romans 3:1-2; Deuteronomy 8:3; John 1; Hebrews 4:12 Rev. George van Syckel delivers this week’s message. The Oracles of God are the written Word and the Living Word and are what sets us apart from the world. Our goal should be to know Him, and then make Him known to others.