Faith is Consistently Hopeful – July 3, 2016

“Faith is Consistently Hopeful” Text: Mark 13 Concluding our series on Faith, Pastor Tim Brooks, Executive Pastor of the South Portland Church of the Nazarene, takes us through Jesus’ words in Mark chapter 13.  Although the warning of destruction to come seems harsh at first, early readers of the gospels would have seen Jesus’ references…

Faith is Sacrificial – June 26, 2016

“Faith is Sacrificial” Text: Mark 10:17-31 In the third installment of a sermon series on faith, South Portland Church of the Nazarene’s Executive Pastor, Tim George, examines the conversation between Jesus and the rich young ruler. Despite the man’s faithfulness to the laws, Jesus called him to give up everything and live sacrificially. Faith depends…

Faith is Powerlessness – June 19, 2016

“Faith is Powerlessness” Text: Mark 9:30 – 50; Philippians 2:1-11 In Mark chapter 9 Jesus’ disciples argue, debating which among them was the greatest.  Jesus tells them, “anyone who wants to be first must be the very last.”  Pastor Tim George continues our series on faith by going through this story and explaining how faith…

Faith is Prayer – June 12, 2016

“Faith is Prayer” Text: Mark 9:14-29 South Portland Church of the Nazarene’s Executive Pastor Tim George begins a four week sermon series on what faith is.  In this first installment it is revealed through the story of Jesus healing the boy in Mark 9 that faith is prayer.  While the boy’s father believes Jesus can…

Jubilee Kingdom – June 5, 2016

“Jubilee Kingdom” Text: Luke 4 Concluding our series on wilderness experiences, Pastor Dylon Brown describes the ancient Israelite law of the “Year of Jubilee” and how Jesus began His ministry following His temptation in the wilderness by proclaiming that the Year of Jubilee had come.  Jesus’ fulfilment of the Scriptures allows us to continue proclaiming…

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…