Saint Augustine Church of the Nazarene

Come join us this morning as we hear from God's word!

Come join us this morning as we hear from God's word!

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Come join us this morning as we hear from God's word!

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Come join us this morning as we hear from God's word!

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💡 Thought Questions for Engagement:
Have you ever looked back at your life and felt overwhelmed by how far God has brought you? It is beautiful to acknowledge those "Ebenezers"—the monuments of His goodness. But is there a risk of huddling around those past victories and forgetting that the same God who delivered you yesterday is the only one who can sustain you today?

This message challenges us to look past the monuments and toward the Source. We explore how true victory begins with a heart that is completely surrendered to Jesus Christ. If you are tired of fighting your own battles and are ready to experience the victory that only comes through heart-level sanctification, this message is for you.

📖 Scripture

• 2 Chronicles 7:14 (The promise of restoration when we humble ourselves and seek His face.)
• Proverbs 14:34 (The truth that righteousness exalts a nation.)
• Psalms 33:12 (The blessing found in a nation whose God is the Lord.)
• 1 Samuel 7:2 (The refreshing power of returning to the Lord with all our hearts.)
• 1 Samuel 7:5-7 (The setting of the Ebenezer: "Thus far the Lord has helped us.")

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Come join us this morning as we hear from God's word!

💡 Thought Questions for Engagement:
Have you ever felt like you were falling short in your role as a man, a father, or a leader? Does it feel like the world is constantly shifting the goalposts of what "success" looks like, leaving you feeling exhausted and "not enough"?

This message is a profound call to the men of our community to stop looking for answers in a confused culture and to start looking at the Source. We dive into the radical truth that your sufficiency doesn't come from your bank account, your muscles, or your own willpower—it comes from the grace of Jesus Christ. If you are facing a "fire" in your life right now where things feel dead or broken, let this message remind you that Jesus is on the scene, and He is enough.

📖 Scripture

• 2 Corinthians 12:9 (The promise that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.)
• Mark 9:21-25 (The cry of "I believe; help my unbelief" and the power of Jesus to restore.)
• John 16:33 (The assurance that while we will have trouble, Jesus has already overcome the world.)

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In a world that often tells us to hide our weaknesses and keep our struggles to ourselves, this sermon issues a radical call: your story is meant to shine. Your life's journey—the brokenness, the detours, the quiet moments of faith—is not a personal burden; it is a divine instrument meant to bring glory to God.

This powerful final sermon of the Testimony series reminds us that every experience, even the most painful, can be transformed into a radiant act of faith. Your testimony is the ultimate evidence that God is not only faithful but is actively working in the unseen places of your life.

Are you letting your light go out? Or are you actively tending the flame? This message is a profound challenge to embrace your full story. Don't hide your brokenness; let it become the fertile ground for God's most beautiful restoration.

💡 Thought Questions for Engagement:

• ​What is one "thorn of experience" you've been avoiding or trying to hide, and how can you choose to let that difficulty become the source of your strength?
• ​What does "tending the flame" of faith look like in the face of daily life—how do you keep your passion and hope alive?
• ​If your purpose is to be a living testimony, what is the greatest barrier (fear, shame, or pride) preventing you from sharing your story?

📖 Scripture

Acts 2(The outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church.)

John 8:12"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Romans 5:1"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ..."

Acts 9:10(The encounter between God and Ananias regarding Saul/Paul.)

Matthew 23:24(The warning against straining out a gnat while swallowing a camel—a critique of hypocrisy.)

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💡 Thought Questions for Engagement:

Do you have a past that feels messy? A life full of mistakes, brokenness, and regrets? Do you feel like your sins are too deep, too far-reaching, and too defining? The world often tells us to hide our imperfections. But the Gospel declares something revolutionary: your brokenness is not a curse; it is fertile soil.

This profound message dives into the core of the Christian life: Justification. It is the judicial, legal act of God declaring the guilty righteous—all because of the finished work of Jesus Christ. We learn that we don't need to earn forgiveness; we receive it as a free gift. Furthermore, the sermon emphasizes that your life's narrative—your testimony—is not meant to be a secret; it is the powerful proof of God's faithfulness.

If you are wrestling with regret, if you are skeptical about God’s power, or if you need a radical reminder that Christ's love is greater than your worst mistakes, this message will transform your perspective. Your story is a window into heaven, and the power in your testimony can change a community.

📖 Scripture

• How does the concept of "justification"—being declared righteous by faith—change your relationship with your past failures?
• What is one area of your life where you are currently trying to rely on your own strength or perfect performance, instead of leaning on Christ’s finished work?
• If your story is meant to give God glory, what step can you take this week toward becoming a living, breathing testimony of His goodness?

Romans 5:1
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ..."

Romans 5:8
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Revelation 12:10
(The triumphant victory of God’s people over the accuser.)

Philippians 3:10
(The desire to know the power of his resurrection and share in his sufferings.)

Isaiah 61:1
(The anointing of God to proclaim good news to the poor and comfort all who mourn.)

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Do you feel like your life is a "mess"? Like your past struggles, your failures, or your current circumstances are defining who you are? This message is a radical declaration: Your story is not your own. It is a living piece of evidence—a divine tool given to you to proclaim God’s glory.

In this powerful sermon, we explore the incredible, electric power found in honest human testimony. Through the journeys of those who have faced addiction, illness, and devastating detours, we learn that God is not just in the storm—He is the sovereign power of the storm. We see how those who choose to share their story become living witnesses to the truth: that Jesus is worth the cost, and He is always in control.

This is more than just encouragement; it’s a divine mandate. Your testimony is the light that draws people in, proving that even when life feels like a shipwreck, there is a Throne of Hope watching over you. If you are ready to move from simply surviving to actively proclaiming the goodness of God, this is your call to surrender and share your story.

💡 Thought Questions for Engagement:

• What is the biggest lie you have allowed to define your life, and what is the truth in Jesus Christ that can begin to overwrite it?
• The sermon emphasizes that testimony is a "tool." How can sharing your struggles and triumphs actually bring glory to God and help others?
• If your life is a divine detour, how can you learn to trust the timing and the process of God, even when it feels inconvenient or chaotic?

📖 Scripture

Matthew 19:14
"Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Psalm 107
(The reference to letting the redeemed of the Lord say so.)

Psalm 66:16
(The call to come and hear what God has done for our soul.)

John 12:32
"When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself."

Revelation 12:10
"Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say, ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters who accuses them before our God day and night has been hurled down.’"

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