Church of the Nazarene

http://bible.com/events/644598 GO: The Waiting Acts 1:4-5 Just as Jesus is set to commission his disciples, he gives a confusing command: WAIT (Acts 1:4) Acts 1:8 Jesus making a promise and with the promise comes three realities….. 1. Not my power “But you will receive [my] power…” Acts 1:8 2. Not my timing “…when the Holy Spirit comes on you” Acts 1:8 3. Not my purpose “…you will be MY witnesses” Acts 1:8 The important question for us…. What are you waiting for? Biblically,...

http://bible.com/events/637647 The Science of Temptation, Part 2 There is a plan in place to hurt you and it will kill you if it can. That sobering idea is the primary reason for this two-part series on temptation that concludes today: The Science of Temptation. Temptation comes at you with a structure, a strategy, even a science. This series asks: What is your plan to fight the temptation you face? For, while temptation itself is not sin, it wants to lead you to sin and, then, to...

http://bible.com/events/48554543 Many of us don’t understand where the road to the cross begins. For some, we may think the road to the cross begins on Palm Sunday, or the Holy Week accounts in Scripture.-For others, we may think the road to the cross begins in a manger in Bethlehem, or in the Gospel accounts of the New Testament.-But that’s not where the road to the cross begins. Genesis 3:1-13 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said...

http://bible.com/events/48538153 For What? Part 4: We’re for Hope Week 1: We are for Jesus. Week 2: We are for holiness. Week 3: We are for compassion. • • • We believe that as a church we are transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ. • • • This week: We are for hope Hope is: the joy and peace that is found in knowing-truly knowing-that a trustworthy God holds our future in his careful hands. • • • Jeremiah 29:4-9NIV 4 This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of...

http://bible.com/events/48533642 It’s far more important for those in our community to understand what we are FOR rather than what we are AGAINST. It’s not even close. Week 1: We are for Jesus. Week 2: We are for holiness. This week: We are for compassion. What is compassion? It literally means “to suffer with”. We know that it must always involve action, so we often say that compassion is “love in action”. The story of God is marked by a God of compassion. -“The Lord, the Lord, the...

http://bible.com/events/48528471 For What? Part 2: We’re for Holiness It’s far more important for those in our community to understand what we are FOR rather than what we are AGAINST. It’s not even close. Last week: We are for Jesus. Being “for Jesus” is about an intimate relationship not some ideal reverence. This week: We are for holiness. There are many things about holiness we may not understand. Let’s focus on two important questions:-What is holiness?-Why does holiness matter? 1...

http://bible.com/events/48526816 Part 1: We’re for Jesus WHAT JESUS?A counterfeit or the real Jesus John 6:25-66 John 14:5-8 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will knowmy Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” “Jesus isn’t rocking a cardigan, and he doesn’t talk softly through...

http://bible.com/events/48498177 Ephesians 6:10-12 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 1. Who the enemy is not (& why we get it wrong) “For our struggle is not against...

http://bible.com/events/48450269 When it comes to the Kingdom, the call is to participation, not observation. Acts 1:4-84 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the...

https://www.bible.com/events/48387029 What does God want from you? Series review:-Jesus taught us to pray with these three words that are proving profound in these days: “Thy Kingdom Come”-The kingdom is “God’s reign” – His action & His Lordship-In Jesus, the king has entered into our reality to show us what the kingdom is all about.-We believe that one day the king is coming back to make all right in his kingdom again, and we also believe that the kingdom matters today. His kingdom can...

http://bible.com/events/48271723 You can’t have a kingdom without a king. Luke 1:30-33 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”-With the promise of Jesus, the king...

http://bible.com/events/48190984 Matthew 6:9-13 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us today our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Matthew 6:9-13 -This is the first request of the Lord’s prayer – “your kingdom come”-Jesus’ prayer gives a glimpse of...

http://bible.com/events/48118137 Title: It’s Not Worth It! You have no idea what God can do and desires to do with your life when you are completely surrendered to Him. Appetites (and/or feelings) 3 Things I Want You to Know About Appetites 1. God created appetites, but sin distorted them 2. Appetites are never fully & finally satisfied 3. Your appetites always scream NOW and never LATER Genesis 25:29-33 Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country,...

http://bible.com/events/48033171 Throughout the Christmas season, our focus has been upon Light and it’s symbolism for all that Jesus did in overcoming darkness for us.No matter which Christmas light is your favorite, there is one truth that will always remain: YOU CAN’T OUT-DARK THE LIGHT Luke 2:29-32 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismissyour servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for...

http://bible.com/events/48029969 Youversion December 20 Christmas Light, Part 4 – Shine Series review: “on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” What do you do about all of this Christmas light? “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that...

https://bible.com/events/47937072 YOUVERSION – December 13, Adrian Title: Christmas Light, Part 3: Joy and Promise Luke 2:8-16And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has...

http://bible.com/events/47856551 Christmas Light, Part 2 Out of Darkness In our series on Christmas Light, today, we study darkness. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Think about two important words from Isaiah 9:1 Key Word #1: “Nevertheless” Isaiah 9:1-2 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who...

http://bible.com/events/47805233 Christmas Light, Part 1: The Dawn Isaiah 9:1-2 9 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— The people walking in darkness have seen a great light on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Genesis 1:1-5 1 In the beginning God created...

http://bible.com/events/47529342 Anatomy of a Storm: Feeding Hope As we conclude our series, Anatomy of a Storm, we are going to talk about one unexpected gift this season has given us: the opportunity for hope. Romans 5:1-5 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, wehave peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And weboast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but wealso...

http://bible.com/events/47034312 You can’t read your Bible without understanding that God is in the business of healing. Jehovah Rapha He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.” Exodus 15:26 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good...