Feeling like you are running on empty? We dive into a powerful story from 1 Kings 17, about a widow, down to her last meal, who is invited to trust God with what little she has left. What unfolds is not just a miracle of provision, but a lesson in faith, surrender, and the surprising ways God meets us in scarcity.

You don't need full hands for God to work, just an open heart.

Whether you are new to the podcast or a returning listener, this message will meet you right where you are, especially if you have ever wondered, "Do I really have enough to make it through?"

Join us as we discover how God turns surrender into supply--and how He can take what feels small and make it more than enough.

Other messages in this series:

1. Before the Jar
2. The Jar that Never Runs Out 
3. Beyond the Jar

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We all hit seasons where life feels like it is drying up emotionally, spiritually, or practically. Sometimes long before we understand why. In this opening message of our "Empty Jars" series, we step into Elijah's story before the mountaintop victory, before the miracle, before the fire... to the quiet and hidden place where God teaches him to trust.

This is a message for anyone walking through uncertainty, waiting for answers, or carrying a weight they cannot fully explain. Elijah did not pray for the ravens; he simply discovered a provision God had already set in motion. The same God who worked ahead for him is already working ahead for you.

If you have ever wondered where God is in the dry seasons... if you have ever felt empty long before you felt hopeful... this episode will remind you that heaven has already moved on your behalf, even if you cannot see it yet.

Because when life feels empty... the ravens are already flying.

Other messages in this series:

1. Before the Jar
2. The Jar that Never Runs Out
3. Beyond the Jar

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Grief is one of the few things every person will experience. But for many of us, it comes with unanswered questions: Where are our loved ones now? Are they safe? Will we ever see them again?

In this message, we walk through 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, a passage often used to scare people about the end times, but originally written as a word of comfort to a grieving church.

This sermon explores why the return of Jesus is not a threat to dread, but a hope to hold. A promise that death is not the end of the story and that love will one day be restored in the presence of Christ.

Whether you are walking through loss right now or simply need a reminder that God is not finished with your story, this message will help you breathe again, believe again, and rest in the hope of the resurrection.

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When King Rehoboam secured his throne, pride quickly followed--and it cost him everything. But when the nation finally bowed low before God, mercy moved, and wrath turned to grace.

This message from 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 explores how pride can quietly pull us away from God, how humility opens the door to restoration, and why the way up in God's kingdom is always down.

If you have ever tried to stand tall through your own strength and found yourself worn out instead, this message is for you. Discover the hope that comes when we stop fighting, stop pretending, and let God lift us up.

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What matters more--what we say, or what we actually do? In this final message of the "I Am Called" series, we turn to a parable from Jesus that confronts the gap between words and obedience. If you have ever struggled with stalled-out faith, questioned your calling, or wondered if God can still use you after a "no", this episode is for you.

Discover how the Great I AM calls us not just to speak--but to live--in obedience.

Other Episodes in this series:

1. Called to be with Him
2. Called and Confirmed
3. Called to Obey 

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Have you ever wondered if God really called you? Maybe you've been overlooked, questioned, or found yourself wondering if you're enough. When our calling is challenged by others or even by ourselves, we often feel pressure to prove our worth.

In this message from Numbers 17:1-9, we explore the remarkable story of Aaron's staff—a dead stick that buds, blossoms, and bears almonds overnight as God confirms His chosen servant. This miracle reminds us that God's calling is not established by human approval or personal achievement, but by His grace and His power.

Most importantly, this passage points us to Jesus, our greater High Priest, who brings life where there was death and produces lasting fruit in those who abide in Him. If you've ever struggled with comparison, self-doubt, or the need to prove yourself, this sermon is an invitation to rest in God's affirmation instead of striving for the approval of others.

You don't have to make your staff blossom. God does.

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Life pulls us in a hundred different directions, and our culture tells us our worth is found in what we produce. But in Luke 10:38-42, Jesus shows us a better way. Before we ever do anything for Him, we are called first to be with Him. In this kickoff message from our new series "I Am Called", discover why presence matters more than performance--and how dwelling with Jesus shapes our identity, assurance, and mission.

Other Episodes in this series:

1. Called to be with Him
2. Called and Confirmed
3. Called to Obey

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In Mark 5:25-34, we meet a woman who had suffered in silence for twelve years. Full of fear and trembling, she reached for Jesus--unsure of what He would say. Instead of rejection, she found restoration. In this message, we explore how even hesitant, shame-filled faith can connect us to the healing power of Christ. If you've ever wondered how Jesus responds to our hidden struggles, this is a story you need to hear.

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What was the real reason Jesus came? Was it His birth, His death, or His resurrection--or is there something more we've overlooked?

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Nicole takes us to Luke 4, where Jesus defines His mission: to bring good news to the poor, freedom to the captive, sight to the blind, and healing for the oppressed. This is more than a history lesson--it is an invitation to live in the freedom and favor of God today.

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In the finale of our "Love Thy Neighbor" series, we turn to one of the most challenging commands in all of Scripture. Leviticus 19:33-34 tells God's people to welcome the stranger, to treat the outsider not as second-class, but as family. This isn't just a call to holiness, it is covenant obedience rooted in God's own character.

We explore what it means to see immigrants and outsiders the way God sees them, and how Jesus fulfills this command by welcoming us when we were strangers to grace. What does it look like for the church to live this out today? The answer may surprise you, and it might even make you uncomfortable.

Join as we discover how holiness means more than private morality; it means love in action that embraces the stranger as kin.

Other Episodes in this series:

1. Leftover & Left Behind
2. Honesty & Hospitality
3. Love & Loyalty
4. Sin & Slavery 
5. Foreign & Friend

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Linkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.

Ravenna Church of the Nazarene
530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472

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