Fred Yosua – October 11, 2015

Fred Yosua Text: Job 23:1-10, 16-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:7-21 Congregation member Fred Yosua gives this week’s message.  Job and the Rich Young Ruler both have an encounter with God, and neither one gets what they expect from Him.  That has implications for our expectations of God too.

The Body of Christ – September 27, 2015

“The Body of Christ” I Corinthians 12 Pastor Tim George, Executive Pastor from the South Portland Church of the Nazarene, brings us this week’s message on I Corinthians 12.  He reminds us that each one of us is a valuable part of the body of Christ, and His Church.

I AM… the Vine – September 20, 2015

“I AM… the Vine” Text: John 15:1-17, Psalm 1 We conclude our series on the “I AM” statements of Jesus with a look at what it means to be connected to The Vine. We are to be like a tree planted by streams of living water, bearing fruit, and always in season.

I AM… the Resurrection & the Life – September 6, 2015

“I AM… the Resurrection & the Life” Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:17-25 Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones coupled with the raising of Lazarus reminds us that with God, there is no such thing as “beyond all hope.” Pastor Jon continues our study on the “I Am” words of Jesus, considering what it means to say that Jesus…

Throwing Stones – August 30, 2015

“Throwing Stones” Text: John 7:53 – 8:11 Rev. Cheryl Curlew, Associate Pastor of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene, shares this week’s message.  During the story of the woman adulterer (John Chapter 8), Jesus shows compassion to not just the woman, but those wishing to accuse her as well.  How might our lives and…

I AM… the Gate and the Good Shepherd – August 23, 2015

I AM… the Gate and the Good Shepherd Text: John 10:1-18 Jesus uses the familiar image of the shepherd to help us understand His care, guidance, and protection of the sheep. We also learn that Jesus shepherds the flock, not just individual sheep. As the sheep of God’s pasture, it is vital that we remain…

I AM… the Bread of Life – August 9, 2015

“I AM… the Bread of Life” Text: John 6 We begin a series looking at the I AM statements of Jesus, found in the Gospel of John. Bread is basic… essential… and earthy. Bread reminds us of the need for fellowship and communion. Daily bread reminds us that we need to daily rely on God.…

Remember When… August 2, 2015

“Remember When…” Luke 24:1-12 What was it like that Resurrection morning as the women walked to the tomb? What did they talk about? What stories did they tell? Pastor Jeff Barker provides an imaginative retelling of this narrative, suggesting ways we can combat amnesia in our own lives and faith journeys.What was it like that…