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…

Down the Road a Piece – March 20, 2016

“Down the Road a Piece” Text: Psalm 18:19-24, Luke 19:28-40 Pastor Gloria continues to concentrate on what it was like to be with Jesus and His community living in the moment.  Prior to Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, He told some of His followers that they would find a colt on which He would ride.  As they went ahead…

We Have This Moment – March 13, 2016

“We Have This Moment” Text:  John 12:1-8 Pastor Gloria Coffin delivers this week’s message.  When Mary Magdalene poured oil on Jesus’ feet, likely her most prized possession, it was an act of extravagant worship.  We too are called to live extravagantly for God, using this moment to share the most spectacular miracle of God’s love for…

The Oracles of God – February 28, 2016

“The Oracles of God” Text: Romans 3:1-2; Deuteronomy 8:3; John 1; Hebrews 4:12 Rev. George van Syckel delivers this week’s message.  The Oracles of God are the written Word and the Living Word and are what sets us apart from the world.  Our goal should be to know Him, and then make Him known to others.

The Love of God – February 21, 2016

“The Love of God” Text: Romans 2:4 Rev. George Van Syckel joins us for this week’s message.  It can be difficult to find God’s word in the second chapter of Romans but it ultimately becomes the foundation of His message of love for us.  God’s love is equitable, impartial, and unbiased.

Luke 4:1-13 – February 14, 2016

Luke 4:1-13 Pastor Tim George, Executive Pastor from the South Portland Church of the Nazarene, brings us this week’s message.  Despite temptations to use shortcuts and settle during difficult situations and transitions, God calls us to faithfulness in the midst of trying times.  When we do this, God provides for our needs.

The Incarnational Body of Christ – February 7, 2016

“The Incarnational Body of Christ” Text: Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Shane Ross from the South Portland Church of the Nazarene delivers this week’s sermon on Transfiguration Sunday.  Christ sometimes leads us, both as individual Christians and the Body of believers, to some difficult places.  Often, though difficult, those are places we see…