Lessons from FirstNaz

Jesus' friends recorded many things that he said. From Amon those many sayings, there is one that he said more often than any other: "Follow me." Pastor Cliff Purcell will help us to understand why that rocked his first listeners.

Take a listen as the team from Frist Naz shares their testimonies, stories, and leesons learned from their trip to Guatemala.

Life shakes us up. All of us; no exceptions. What is going to come out of your next period of shaking? And what are you going to do while it's happening?

Time. How are you spending your time? Is it being utilized in a way to honor God? Listen as Pastor Aaron gives us a reminder of how we could be spending our time to golorify God more.

Races are not won at the start, but in the finish. Running. Life. If you want to win this race of life:1 - Ditch the things that weigh you down.2 - Remember what kind of race this is. The race is always won at the finish line.3 - Keep your eyes on the prize, not the pain. If you allow yourself to focus on the pain, it will captivate your attention and spell your defeat.

"God is crazy about you!" That may sound pretty simple--but it's absolutely true. Your Heavenly Father, God himself, is crazy about you! He really is, and you should wrap your mind and heart around that reality and never forget it. And one of the ways he pours out His love to us is through the prayers of faithful Christians. Let's consider all this....

Do you feel stuck-- like you have been in one place for far too long with no progress? The Bible's Epistle to the Hebrews helps us understand why people get stuck, and Pastor Cliff offers some helpful hints on how to get unstuck.

Do you feel like giving up and walking away? The Bible's Epistle to the Hebrews features some encouragement for everyone who feels like they just can't go on. Listen as Pastor Cliff explains...

Used as an introduction to Pastor Cliff's sermon from 7/14/13, "Together we hold on", this video illustrates the power of perseverance. It was originally found on YouTube and was edited for church use.

Take a break. Seriously. God has wanted you to do it for a long time. Pastor Cliff explains.... NOTE: the recording begins with commissioning FIRSTNAZ's Work & Witness team; the lesson begins at 8:50.