The Power of Thankfulness – November 22, 2015

The Power of Thankfulness Text: Romans 1:1-32 This week, Rev. George Van Syckel explores the concept of thankfulness.  The Power of Thankfulness: it provides 1) the pathway to humility, 2) protection from the enemy, 3) peace in adversity, 4) and is the prerequisite to success. Thankfulness is rooted in the forgiveness of our sin which…

“Provoke One Another” – November 15, 2015

“Provoke One Another” Text: 1 Samuel 1:4-18 Rev. Gloria Coffin shares this week’s message.  In the story of Hannah and Eli at the temple, Hannah is transformed from one who had lost sight of her blessings to someone who was at peace with herself.  Similarly, we often look at ourselves and only see our faults. …

The Father’s Love

“The Father’s Love” Text: Luke 15:11-32 Rev. Paul Vail joins us this week.  While Luke 15:11-32 is often referred to as the “Parable of the Prodigal Son,” Rev. Vail suggests it may be better described as the “Parable of the Father’s Love.”  Just as the father in the parable gives his returning son gifts out…

The War at the Table – November 1, 2015

“The War at the Table” Text: John 13:1-17 Rev. Kenneth Wish delivers this week’s message.  As we approach the table of our Lord, we can do so with boldness and confidence, but we also must come sacrificially.  As humans we battle with control and at the table we sacrifice control to the Lord.  Today we…

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.