Today we consider challenging words from Jesus - to not despise even one of his children. 

We Christians believe that Jesus will come again! We wait excitedly for the day, and share the good news with all, so that all may come to know his saving grace and not be without God for eternity.

What is the church all about? The Nazarene Church's Articles of Faith #11-14 show us - we are a united body of believers who are on a mission, and we celebrate Jesus together at worship. Two sacraments - baptism and the Lord's Supper - shape our worship.

A passion for holiness defines all Christians! How are we made holy? By God's sanctifying grace. Today we look at the Church of the Nazarene's 10th Article of Faith to show us this glorious truth.

What is the gospel? It is the good news that though we are sinful, God's grace enables us to repent and be made right with him. The Church of the Nazarene's Articles of Faith 5-9 guide us as we reflect on this wonderful truth today.

Let's get back to basics this week! Using the Church of the Nazarene's Articles of Faith we will have a look at what it means to be a Christian.

First, let's remember that we serve ONE God who is revealed in three persons. Are the Father, Son and Spirit all part of your faith? 

Rooted in Christ, we always have joy. For, as manning says "whatever happens, the Lord is risen!"

Discipleship without sacrifice is hardly discipleship at all. Manning reminds us today that when we follow Jesus, we must be stamped with his signature - the cross of suffering.

When we are in Christ, we see the world as a good creation, not an evil one. Jesus redeemed us - not only reconciling us to God and each other, but to the good world! Let's see the world as God does - saying "it is good".

Paschal Spirituality - centred on the death and resurrection of Christ - was never meant to be lived in isolation. We are a family in faith, and loving each other is how we express our love for God!