The Well Church of the Nazarene

In this Bible Study series, we're taking an in-depth look at the Armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-18. The weapons Paul talks about in this passage are tools we can use to accomplish God's mission to invite, include, and train others, and we'll be discussing these in depth over the next several weeks.

This week, the focus is Ephesians 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood..." The "battle" we're facing is not a battle against people. If our "weapons" are used against others, we're living contrary to the mission. Our mission is people.

"Go" - Week 3: Finding our mission in His Power.

Church is not a time, but a people pursuing the mission of God. We are called to invite, include, and train others. Our mission is people. If we view others as the enemy, we're living contrary to His mission. Therefore, we need to choose the right weapons for battle--the offensive and defensive tools we need to fight darkness and accomplish this mission...together.

Pastor Paul and Jim Carsey talk about the days before and after World War II; the memory of his loving wife, Evelyn; and a history of God's unfailing provision over his life at home, in his 32 years of work for General Motors, and in his service to the church.

Josh, Paul and Mara discuss Acts 2:1-12 and the days leading up to Pentecost, when the disciples were in a waiting period between the resurrection and Christ's ascension. There are many unseen/unnamed people (men and women) who are significant in this story, which brings home the point that the Gospel is for everyone. But how do you explain the personhood, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit? How can we, as Christians, find our identity in relationship with God, as well as maturity in our faith, through the Holy Spirit?

We hope you enjoy these discussions as much as we enjoy doing them. We publish these weekly as a model for you to hold these same types of conversations outside of church, among family and friends. Scripture, and the sermons and discussions they inspire, are meant to be a kick-off/starting point for discipleship at home. What is the Holy Spirit doing in and through you that may impact others, especially those in your family? How can you share those experiences with those around you?

A journey through The Lord's Prayer - Week Six. This is our last week studying The Lord's Prayer, bringing our focus to its closing: "For Yours is the Kingdom..."

"Go" - Week 2: Finding our mission in His Spirit.

The routines of our lives have shifted because of COVID-19, which allows us the opportunity to reevaluate what is important--in our personal lives and in our church. One thing we've experienced through this pandemic is that Church is not a building or a time, but a people pursuing the mission of God. We love our gatherings, and long for the day when people are back in the building with us for worship. But the effectiveness of His mission grows exponentially when we see our goings as important as our gatherings. God meets people where they are. We fulfill the Great Commission when we allow his Spirit to flow through us in our gatherings and our goings. 

In this week's Naz Chat, Mara talks quarantine life, favorite church memories, and Mother's Day with a couple of our 6th graders, Richard and Andrew.

A journey through The Lord's Prayer. This week, we're focusing on "Lead us..."

Launching a brand new series in worship this morning. "Go" is a 5-week exploration on The Early Church. This week, we're talking the Great Commission and what "going" means for Christians--even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Mara, Paul, and Josh discuss the new series we're starting at MaryNaz this week. "Go" is a 5-week exploration of The Early Church and the mission we're called to both as individuals and as a church. (Matthew 28:16-19)