Wisdom is Born of Wonder – January 1, 2017

“Wisdom is Born of Wonder” Text: Matthew 2:1-12 This week we will look at how the Magi and the Priests had two very different responses to the Epiphany of the Christ-Child. Sometimes the outsiders seem to have a better understanding of things than the insiders.

The Word Became Flesh – December 25, 2016

“The Word Became Flesh” Text: John 1:1-14 This Sunday we celebrate that God has come to redeem us. God has come to be with us and for us! Taking on flesh and blood, he redeemed creation for his glory. We will take a look at the God who took on creation so that creation, even…

And They Will Call Him Immanuel? – December 18, 2016

“And They Will Call Him Immanuel?” Text: Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25 This week we take a look at Isaiah’s and Matthew’s understanding of Emmanuel – God with us. Using both the Old and New Testament lections (passages) we will see how Emmanuel is more than just a name, but instead is the identity of the…

Gardens out of Deserts

Gardens out of Deserts – December 11, 2016

“Gardens out of Deserts” Text: Isaiah 35:1-10 In the first two weeks of our Advent series on the Kingdom of God, we looked at the questions of “what” it will look like and “who” will be a part of it.  This week, Pastor Brent juxtaposes Isaiah 35 against the previous chapter to answer the question of “where”…

The Peaceable Kingdom – December 4, 2016

“The Peaceable Kingdom” Text: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72 In the second week of our Advent series “A Different Kind of Kingdom,” we look at the peace that is to be found in the Kingdom of God using Isaiah 11:1-10. We look at how God is restoring creation to what it was originally meant to be…

Swords into Plowshares – November 27, 2016

“Swords into Plowshares” Text: Isaiah 2:1-5 This week marks the beginning of Advent and the start of a new Church year.  We are also pleased to welcome Pastor Brent Neely in his first week with us as our pastor.  During this Advent season Pastor Brent will be looking into what the Kingdom of God looks…

The Salvation of Jesus – November 20, 2016

“The Salvation of Jesus” Text: Luke 1:67-80 On this Christ the King Sunday, South Portland Church of the Nazarene’s Excutive Pastor Tim George joins us.  We often identify John the Baptist as one who helps us understand that the Christ who comes is the one who is King and brings salvation for us.  However, John’s…

Hope for the Kingdom Come – November 13, 2016

“Hope for the Kingdom Come” Text: Isaiah 65 Pastor Tim George of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene delivers this week’s message.  In its time, the message of a new Creation in Isaiah 65 gave those who were in exile hope for the future, as it promised that God can and will do His…

Being the People of God in a Foreign Land – November 6, 2016

“Being the People of God in a Foreign Land” Text: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 The book of Jeremiah documents the time before and during the Babylonian Exile when the lives of the Judeans changed dramatically.  Their situation has often been compared to ours in the present day.  Pastor Shane Ross from the South Portland Church of…

Faith Promise Convention – Life Essentials – October 30, 2016

Faith Promise Convention – Life Essentials As part of our annual Faith Promise Missions Convention, we were pleased to welcome Rev. Cheryl Curlew as this year’s speaker to talk about Life Essentials, a 501(c)(3) organization located in Landry Village in South Portland.  Through God continuing to open many doors, in its first year Life Essentials…