“Building God’s Temple” Text: I Corinthians 3:10-23 On this special Sunday, the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene honors Pastor Emeritus Roland Stanford and his wife Phyllis. As we continue our study in First Corinthians, we discover some key points about what it means to build God’s Temple – the Church. We recognize that we…

“Eyes, Ears, Hearts, and Minds” Text: I Corinthians 2:1-16 After emphasizing the core essentials of the Gospel, Paul invites the maturing believer to deepen their faith, to be filled with the Spirit, and to have the mind of Christ. In so doing, our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds are opened, as the mysteries of God…

“Following the Leader” Text: I Corinthians 1:4-17 One of the ways that Christ is made manifest through the church is rooted in the church’s ability to follow the leader. As each individual seeks to discover God’s will, the community is transformed. We do not simply follow human leaders, denominations, or traditions, but we seek to…

Advent #4: “Love Shall Be Our Sign” Text: Isaiah 7:1-16 Isaiah presents a prophecy to King Ahaz, reminding him to stand fast, to have faith, because God is with His people. This prophecy reminds us to always seek God first, to stand firm in our faith, and to trust God’s wisdom and direction instead of…