In our world today, we usually place all the learning on children and teach them using examples of adults through the ages. But when Jesus talked about children, many times they were the standard for his followers to emulate. In this podcast we look at what Jesus said about children, what we can learn about a child's generosity, and what are the dire consequences for leading them away from faith in Jesus.
Progress from Great to Greatest
Message from July 21, 2024 service at Viroqua Nazarene. Listen to the Audio Recording on our Podcast Page or on Spotify. Brief summary- Christians are called to serve God in basic, everyday ways.- We need to utilize occasional retreat to refresh and revive our spirits.- We can't stay away. We have to come back...and come … Continue reading Progress from Great to Greatest
Yo Mama! (is compassionate)
Part of the "Eyes of Christ" series on compassion. This message was originally presented on May 12, 2024 - Mother's Day. Podcast Today is a special day called Mother’s Day. I’ve learned over the years of how these non-religious based celebrations began. Part of Mother’s Day was for the adult children to actually come back … Continue reading Yo Mama! (is compassionate)
Compassion: Famous Last Words
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
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