Manna and Storehouses – May 29, 2016

“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,…

Wrestle – May 22, 2016

“Wrestle” Genesis 28:10-22 Genesis 32:24-30 Pastor Dylon Brown of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene begins a multi-week series on wilderness experiences.  In the first installment, Jacob wrestles with God in the wilderness amidst his solitude and loneliness.  After this experience Jacob was given a new identity, and also experienced reconciliation with his family. …

The Work of the Spirit – May 15, 2016

“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…

How to Follow Jesus When You Can’t Follow Jesus – May 8, 2016

“How to Follow Jesus When You Can’t Follow Jesus” Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 For early and current followers of Jesus alike, His instructions to “follow me” are difficult.  How do you follow Jesus when He has been crucified, buried, resurrected, and ascended to new life?  Much of the Epistles and the other books of the New…

Turn Out That Light! – May 1, 2016

“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…

You Are Here – April 24, 2016

“You Are Here” Text:  Revelation 21:1-6 Pastor Gloria continues our study of Revelation.  Just like the early church, we are “here” in between the time of Jesus’ life on Earth and the events of Revelation.  As the church and as individuals, we are called to shine the light of Christ as outposts of the Kingdom…

Annual Meeting – April 17, 2016

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? – April 3, 2016

“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…

All the Way to Bethany – March 27, 2016

“All the Way to Bethany” Text: Luke 24 On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Gloria looks at two stories from Luke 24 – the road to Emmaus, and Jesus’ ascension in front of the Disciples at Bethany.  In both cases, Jesus reveals Himself through the familiar.  Pastor Gloria reminds us that except for the miracles, much of…