“Jubilee!” (50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration) Text: Leviticus 25:8-12 The Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene met for the first time as an organized church on September 17, 1967. On our 50th anniversary, we look at the Year of Jubilee as described in Leviticus. This purposeful celebration calls us to remember where we have been and…
“The Beasts” Text: Revelation 13 Today we discuss the beasts which help the dragon in the 13th chapter of Revelation. These beasts have been in every age as they represented the empire and propaganda that is constantly trying to get us to pledge allegiance to it. We can give our allegiance to only one –…
“Witnesses” Text: Revelation 11 We are called to be witnesses. We are called to proclaim the good news to a world in chaos. Of course, this may not always be easy and at times it might down right be dangerous. We know that in and through Christ it is worth it, though!
“The Trumpets” Text: Revelation 8-9 At times it may seem like God’s judgment is intense, but that is for our good! It is to call us back to God and be restored. Judgment is a call for us to be restored and renewed, as God’s judgment cannot be separate from God’s grace.
“The Scroll” Text: Revelation 6 Today we looked at Revelation – the start of judgment in the book. We remember though that God’s judgment comes from his mercy and goodness.
“Those Who Conquer” Text: Revelation 2-3 Revelation 2-3 addresses 7 churches, but really they are letters to the church universal. They are reminders that we all have things we are doing well or things we need to work on, but ultimately they remind us of the eschatological (end times) hope we have in Christ Jesus…
“Grace Abounds” Text: Romans 6:1-11 Grace abounds! Grace abounds and we are to live into that grace. We are to live into our baptisms as it unites us with Christ. What then shall we say, shall we sin more? Of course not!
“In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” Text: Matthew 28:16-20 The Trinity – we can’t really understand it, but we can experience it. Today we’ll look at how the Trinity – the divine community – invites us into relationship and invites us to feast around the table.
“Lifted Up” Text: Acts 1:1-14 Christ has ascended and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty! So, now what? We wait. We actively wait for the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide us to action to make a difference in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and all the ends of the earth!
“Receive My Spirit” Text: Acts 7:55-60 Continuing our theme of resurrection texts, today we look at Acts 7:55-60. It’s the well known story of the stoning of Stephen, but what does it have to say to us about Christ as Mother – the one who eternally births us into everlasting life?