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…

“Guidance” – February 2, 2020

“Guidance”Text: Acts 9:1-19We 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 guidance by looking at the story of Saul’s conversion to being known as Paul.

“Hope and Holiness” – January 12, 2020

“Hope and Holiness”Text: Romans 4:23-5:11Pastor Tim introduces a new sermon series called “2020 Vision” designed to help us see clearly where we are going and to move with purpose into the new year. Having jointly committed to serving the Cape Elizabeth community through the Installation Service last year, it’s time to state boldly who we…

Matthew 2:13-22

Text: Matthew 2:13-22The story of Jesus as an infant mirrors the story of the people of Israel – beginning in Egypt, spending time in the wilderness, and eventually reaching the Promised Land. Joseph remained faithful to God and his family by following the two dreams he received which told him where to move his family.…