"When we have chosen to betray the most sacred and solemn of our commitments may we hope for restoration?"

"There are pits out of which people cannot climb on their own.  What then are Christians to do?"

This sermon was preached originally on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse, NY.  

"To become holy is to be a person who is safe for the vulnerable."

This sermon was preached originally on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse, NY.

We're back!

"Oh to be a person God would trust enough that He would entrust His servants to our care."

This sermon was preached originally on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse, NY.

"Have you gone all-in with God, no matter the cost, no matter the road?"

Preached originally on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse, NY.

Thank you for your prayers as I make a transition from vocational ministry in the Church of the Nazarene to what is next for me.  New content will be coming in April 2021!

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How are Christians to pray in the midst of tragedy, injustice, or the deafening silence of God?

This sermon was first preached on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene in Loudon, NH.

Rev. Joe Baldinger joins J. Thomas for this discussion of Joseph's early days as a slave in Egypt.

"Christ descends to where we are in order to bring us to where He is."

Preached originally on December 23, 2018 at Christ Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse, NY.