Text: Luke 1:39-56This Advent season we will be focusing on prophecy, preparation, joy, and proclaiming the good news of Christ’s birth. On the fourth Sunday in Advent, we read about Mary who is so filled with the joy of the Lord who has blessed her, she sings a proclamation. She sings out of the assurance…
“Prepare”Text: Luke 3:1-6This Advent season we will be focusing on prophecy, preparation, joy, and proclaiming the good news of Christ’s birth. In this second week of Advent, Pastor Tim’s emphasis is how we ready ourselves for the return of Christ and Prepare ourselves to live with God for eternity.
Text: Hebrews 11:1-12 As we finish our study of the Book of Hebrews, we welcome Leo Mathieu, a member of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene, to the pulpit. What is faith? Hebrews 11 defines it as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” and supports this by…
Text: Hebrews 9:23-28 Pastor Tim continues our look through the book of Hebrews. In this passage from chapter 9, the author compares the image of an earthly sanctuary with a heavenly one. There is an understanding that what we experience on earth is not perfect because the Church is full of imperfect people. However, the…
Hebrews 4:14-5:10 We resume our study of the book of Hebrews with the description of Jesus as the Great High Priest. Christ is one who has walked in our shoes and knows everything about us, every weakness and strength. His throne is not one of judgment, condescension, or anger but instead one of grace, help,…
Text: Hebrews 4:1-13 We continue our look at the book of Hebrews. In chapter 4, the author refers to Psalm 95 which ends on a somber note about those whose hearts had wandered away from God never entering His rest. Using this psalm and the Creation story, the author reminds us that God, who created…
Mark 9:38-50 Interim Pastor Tim George continues through Mark and draws a parallel between Jesus’ words in this passage and the Great Commission to “go and make disciples.” This does not mean to just evangelize but rather our calling is to help people grow in faith wherever they are in their faith, regardless of anything…
“Good News; Bad News; Good News” Text: Psalm 107 On Homecoming Sunday, Maine District Superintendent Dr. Stephen Dillman joins us with a message he is preaching to each church in the district based on Psalm 107. Anchored by the initial proclamation of good news that “The Lord is good, and His love endures forever,” Dr.…
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Congregation member Fred Yosua delivers the message this week. God’s perfect gift of passion can be misdirected. The sermon uses the Pharisees to illustrate that point, and Jesus response to them to point us in the direction of how to make sure our passions are pleasing to God.
“Giving Thanks at All Times” Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Be thankful. At all times. For all situations. Yup, that’s what we’re called to. Where can we find the good even in the midst of the chaos? In Christ.