Lessons from FirstNaz

What was finished? Not "I'm done' but 'I'm completing the preparations to make a beginning for a clean and Holy relationship with the Father for you'. The Gospel of John gives an account of these last moments of Jesus' completion of the prophesies. As we remember His ultimate sacrafice, let us thank Jesus for His example of love and remember the words "It is Finished" as 'Jesus loves you and me.'

Pastor Aaron reminds us of Paul's words in Acts in regards to the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection in the lives of humanity and in our lives individually. That no matter where we are at in life, God's power can transform us from the inside out. He then asks Rich Kennedy to give his testimony. You do not want to miss it!!!!!

Pastor Bill shares scripture with us in regards to the days before Jesus' walk to calvary. He shares that Jesus knows he will be going into a dark valley - as he is betrayed, tortured, humiliated and nailed to a cross. But he knows God has a plan and purpose in it all. Have you experienced a dark valley in your life? Be reassured that God is working in this situation to bring restoration to our souls!

In Luke 14-16, Jesus tells the people parables with the message that the most highly desired guests are those that have not been invited yet. Listen as Pastor Cliff sets the context and explains what Jesus meant and how WE are called to welcome EVERYONE, especially those who may take us out of our comfort zone. To be a STRONG Church, we must follow God’s mission to welcome everyone to know Christ!

In order to build a stong church it's important to know who we are: where we came from, what we believe and how we are qulaified as Christians. Pastor Cliff breaks down the picture and explains how Nazarenes are a Christian, Holiness, and Missional denomination and in our beliefs what we gain both quantitatively and qualitatively in living these truths!

'I will build my church and the gates of hell will not stand a chance against it." Matthew 16:18 Pastor Cliff gives an overview of how we've answered His call and how God has done many great things this year through First Naz to build us up as a strong church! He calls us to prayerfully consider more attendance for Sunday School and Worship services.

Pastor Bill shares his church experience growing up and encourages us through the Word in answering the questions we may have about why God built the church. In these discoveries, the themes of CONNECT, GROW, and SERVE can be found as guides toward loving your church!

Pastor Aaron, Youth Pastor veteran of 20+ years, shares some important advice on parenting teens. From spending quality time, listening to your kids, leading them to Christ through example, and disciplining them in love, you can cultivate them into strong adults and have s strong family in the process.

Listen as Pastor Cliff gives some examples of how to fulfill two essential responsibilities in raising children: intentionally shaping them as Christ followers and purposefully shaping them into adults. This sermon you don't want to miss!