Part of the “Eyes of Christ” series on Compassion. Latest Podcast In today's post we are continuing to look at the Eyes of Christ. We are focusing on Compassion, which is…oddly enough, a very important part to the Christian faith. We looked at the intervention that Saul had on the road to Damascus. He was … Continue reading Compassion: Famous Last Words
Who is my Master?
Superstitions and Man Made rules
Christ-Likeness
For the believers to endure the persecution that comes with the blessing of being partners in Christ, they must actually be in Christ. How does one show that they are in christ? Living Christ-like lives. So Paul gives the Philippians a summary of the nature and person of Christ. Humility followed by exaltation is the pattern set before us in Jesus. With that in mind, Paul follows up with practical application - 2:14-15 No Grumbling, No Complaining. So you may be blameless. Blameless of pursuing the gospel for selfish ambition (1:17). Paul is telling them to get along in ministry. Fast forward to 4:1-3 to show a more direct application of all that Paul instructs in Philippians.
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Redemption…
To Listen to the Audio recording of this message, CLICK HERE to Listen on Spotify. You can also watch the video of the message on YouTube at the bottom of the post. Before we get into reading today’s scripture passage, I want to reflect about these wonderful little joys in our life called children. As … Continue reading A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Redemption…
Christmas Eve Service
The following is an interactive blog to recreate the worship service held on Dec 24, 2023 at Viroqua Church of the Nazarene. To listen to the service in its entirety, click HERE and listen on Spotify. Welcome! Thank you for joining us in this time of celebration, anticipating Christ's Birthday, and also recognizing that we … Continue reading Christmas Eve Service
Running Scared
Devotional Thought 13 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit … Continue reading Running Scared
Take Humility
Dad Advice Did you ever receive any advice from your dad? Sure, the occasional advice today is usually seasoned with a good “dad joke” or two. “Don’t take any wooden nickels..” Maybe your dad gave different advice. “Get an education!” “Don’t quit or give up on something.” Perhaps even, “Read and meditate on God’s word … Continue reading Take Humility
Role Play
We all have a role to play. Instructions for the LeaderTitus (leader, pastor)Instructions for various groupsOlder menOlder womenYounger WomenYoung Men SlavesCall to ActionOlder men: Older women:Younger Women & MenSlavesLeaders“Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Last week we looked at some directions Paul had for Titus. He gave a clear outline of the type of leader Titus should … Continue reading Role Play
ONE: Call to Unity
Last week I introduced the Vision Statement of the Church of the Nazarene, USA/Canada Region. We looked at the differences between Mission: Make Christlike Disciples in the Nations And VISION, or the way we live that out in our generation, in this day and age. There were 4 parts to the Vision for ministry here … Continue reading ONE: Call to Unity
Palm Sunday Stump and the Hope of Regrowth
They had waited. They had experienced other anointed ones. Told stories of those great figures of their past and the things they did to free and redeem the children of Israel, but somehow, they still ended back in exile, needing not just a savior, but the savior. Who did people put their hope in, looking for new life, but inevitably just left with a stump…the stump of Jesse?
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