Good Friday Message – April 10, 2020

Text: Matthew 27On this Good Friday, Pastor Tim reads Matthew’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus. When we find ourselves in the midst of uncertainty, despair, and feeling that we might have been left behind even by God – know that God has also experienced that aloneness and lament. Just as God entered into humanity…

Philippians 1:27-2:11 – April 5, 2020

Text: Philippians 1:27-2:11What happens when things abruptly shift and what was supposed to be a season of celebrations and remembrances is replaced by isolation and whatever we can make do with by ourselves? On this Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus as King and leader in our lives. In the book of Philippians, Paul reminds us…

Returning to the Lord – March 29, 2020

“Returning to the Lord”Text: Psalm 116What do we do during those times when there is no one around, we are isolated, and it feels like there is nothing that we can do? The people of God who wrote the psalms for us knew and understood isolation. Psalm 116 is thought to have been written in…

Finding the Way When We Cannot See – March 22, 2020

“Finding the Way When We Cannot See”Text: John 9:1-41The story of Jesus healing the blind man on the Sabbath is a good reminder that in the face of uncertainty, disease, or other hardships, God’s work is ready to be revealed in us if we will let God heal the blindness in our lives.

John 4:5-26, 39-42

Text: John 4:5-26, 39-42Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well shows that unlike others who might listen and make a judgement about us, our Lord takes a look at our life and invites us to share our past so that He can redeem it.

Finding a Way through the Darkness – March 8, 2020

“Finding a Way through the Darkness”Text: John 3:1-21Nicodemus hoped to learn more about Jesus by visiting him in the darkness of night. Amidst our own darkness of a hardship or uncertainty, if we look to Jesus, he will guide us home safely because he has been and is exactly where we are.

Following God Through the Silence – March 1, 2020

“Following God Through the Silence”Text: Matthew 4:1-11The story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness begins right after the telling of His baptism. Similarly, we often experience wilderness periods where we wonder where God might be. However, Jesus is always with us in the midst of where we are – He is Emmanuel – “God with…

Canyons – February 23, 2020

“Canyons”Text: Matthew 28:16-20Rev. Kim Richardson, co-founder of the non-profit Vision Partners, is our guest preacher. In the familiar passage known as The Great Commission, Jesus calls us to become people who are to help others come to Him. Rev. Richardson stresses the importance of going out into the community and meeting others where they are…

“Compassionate Service” – February 9, 2020

“Compassionate Service”Text: Acts 4:1-37We continue to go through the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene’s vision statement as part of the “2020 Vision” sermon series. This week, Pastor Tim focuses on compassionate service as shown in the story of Peter and John healing the lame man by the template gate. When we find and engage…