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3 Things I Learned on Sabbatical

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kOvHuknsEqFtptPNKBvQ4?si=6ghLAuYURv-WK4Q5R_yJlQ Intro Don’t let the title of this sermon fool you. I learned more than three things while we were on sabbatical. Today I want to focus on just three of those things. Don’t worry, the rest won't go to waste, I will use those other reflections (which may be more focused on the life … Continue reading 3 Things I Learned on Sabbatical

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Are You Ready…Or Not?

A message covering 1 Corinthians 7:1-16. Listen to the audio recording on the Podcast Player or follow on Spotify. “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish … Continue reading Are You Ready…Or Not?

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Christian. Holiness. Missional.

Understanding the Core Values of the Church of the Nazarene, their biblical roots and their practical application. You can listen to the audio record on the Podcast Page or follow us on Spotify. Slogan, Mission Statements and Tribes. Back when I was starting out in ministry, one of the key things everybody said you needed … Continue reading Christian. Holiness. Missional.

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A Bride of Noble Character

An Annual Pastor's Report. Connecting the Proverbs 31 Woman and the Bride of Christ. Unfortunately the audio recording didn't work this time. Intro Photo by Mahoney Fotos on Pexels.com Today we are celebrating! Celebrating what Jesus did for us, and at the conclusion of the message we receive the elements and share in them together. … Continue reading A Bride of Noble Character

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The Pros and Cons of the Day of the Lord

Part 3 of the series on the book of Joel. To listen to the Audio recording of the message, listen on the Podcast Player or follow us on Spotify. Intro Funny thing last week. It was mother's day and while some preachers across the U.S. were no doubt using the acrostic of M-O-M or M-O-T-H-E-R … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of the Day of the Lord

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Making the Most of Every Opportunity

I totally want you to read this bible study on Luke 5, but if you only read this description, know these two things. 1. Jesus made the most of every opportunity (and Luke 5 shows it). 2. There is a reason that The Gospel is called the "Good News." The Unseen are seen. The Sick are made well. The sinful are forgiven and called to follow Him. If you follow along this study and you think I'm way off on these two points, please tell me. I hope this can be a blessing to you today.