“Images” Text: Colossians 1:15-28 We continue our study of the Book of Colossians with Cheryl Curlew, the South Portland Church of the Nazarene’s Associate Pastor. The Book of Genesis reveals that humans were created to be in God’s image but that perfect reflection was destroyed by disobedience. Paul affirms to the Colossians that God has…
“I’d Do It All Over Again” Text: John 9:1-11 This week, we welcome Pastor Amanda Lawton, the youth pastor at the South Portland Church of the Nazarene. When Jesus heals the blind man in John chapter 9, he says that the blindness was not due to the sin of the man nor of the parents,…
“Faith is Sacrificial” Text: Mark 10:17-31 In the third installment of a sermon series on faith, South Portland Church of the Nazarene’s Executive Pastor, Tim George, examines the conversation between Jesus and the rich young ruler. Despite the man’s faithfulness to the laws, Jesus called him to give up everything and live sacrificially. Faith depends…
“Faith is Prayer” Text: Mark 9:14-29 South Portland Church of the Nazarene’s Executive Pastor Tim George begins a four week sermon series on what faith is. In this first installment it is revealed through the story of Jesus healing the boy in Mark 9 that faith is prayer. While the boy’s father believes Jesus can…
“Manna and Storehouses” Text: Exodus 16:1-3, 11-30; Matthew 14:13-21 This week, Pastor Dylon Brown examines the wilderness experience of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. During their suffering in the desert, the Israelites looked back at their enslavement in Egypt with a warped memory. Even when God provided them with manna amidst their struggle,…
“The Work of the Spirit” Text: Acts 2:1-12, 8:26-40 This week, Shane Ross from the South Portland Church of the Nazarene joins us and shares the story of Pentecost through the eyes of a fictionalized disciple from Jesus’ time. He also speaks about his own experiences with the work of the Holy Spirit. While the…
“Turn Out That Light!” Text: Revelation 4 & 5, 21-22 Pastor Gloria finishes our look at the Book of Revelation. John’s vision of the throne room is one that celebrates creation and redemption. That worship tells us to be stewards of our creation and to carry the Gospel message of redemption through Jesus to the…
Annual Meeting – Rev. Cecil Jones Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 On Annual Meeting Sunday, Maine District Superintendent Rev. Cecil Jones joins us and delivers this week’s message. The Book of Ephesians contains many good things for us individually and collectively as the Church, however it is especially helpful during times of transition. It reminds us of…
“The Lion or the Lamb?” Text: Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:48, 21:1-6 In Revelation, God sent a message through John showing the community of that day (the Seven Churches of Asia) how to be the organized witness to the Presence of Jesus and the People of God in a world that was broken. Pastor Gloria suggests…
“Down the Road a Piece” Text: Psalm 18:19-24, Luke 19:28-40 Pastor Gloria continues to concentrate on what it was like to be with Jesus and His community living in the moment. Prior to Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, He told some of His followers that they would find a colt on which He would ride. As they went ahead…