"Salvation Full and Free"
Texts: Genesis 14; Hebrews 7; Mark 10:46-52
The author of Hebrews spends a great deal of energy comparing Jesus to the Old Testament character of Melchizedek. Not only is Jesus similar to Melchizedek, but Melchizeded is greater than Levi and the Levitical priests. The logical argument provided by Hebrews helped the original readers understand how they could put their faith in Jesus as their Great High Priest, even though he was from the tribe of Judah. Because of this, Jesus offers complete salvation which is eternal. He invites us to enter into an ongoing relationship with Him, and like Blind Bartimaeus, we are to follow Him wherever He leads.
You may email Pastor Jon at pastorjon@capenazarene.org.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Finding Jesus Through Suffering - October 22, 2006
"Finding Jesus Through Suffering"
Texts: Mark 10:35-38; Hebrews 1:9-10; Isaiah 53:3-12; Genesis 3:17-19Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Romans 8:17; Matthew 25:35-40
The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon Twitchell looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that, like Job, we were not with God at the creation of the universe. However, we can be confident that through our suffering we can find Jesus, and that we can also find Jesus when we go to those who are suffering. We find healing in His brokenness, we find life in his death.
Texts: Mark 10:35-38; Hebrews 1:9-10; Isaiah 53:3-12; Genesis 3:17-19Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Romans 8:17; Matthew 25:35-40
The Problem of Evil asks "How can evil co-exist in a universe with an all-good, all-powerful God?" Pastor Jon Twitchell looks at this difficult problem, drawing from the doctrine of free will, the tarnishing of creation at the fall of man, and the simple fact that, like Job, we were not with God at the creation of the universe. However, we can be confident that through our suffering we can find Jesus, and that we can also find Jesus when we go to those who are suffering. We find healing in His brokenness, we find life in his death.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Of Campaigns and Callings - October 15, 2006
"Of Campaigns and Callings"
Texts: Mark 10:13-45; Hebrews 5:1-10; Philippians 2:1-11
Twenty-first century political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a political aspect to it, and even Jesus' band of disciples was not immune to the idea of campaigning. In the midst of the campaign, we're reminded that the first shall be last, the one who wishes to be great must serve, and leadership is about following a calling, not running a campaign.
Texts: Mark 10:13-45; Hebrews 5:1-10; Philippians 2:1-11
Twenty-first century political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a political aspect to it, and even Jesus' band of disciples was not immune to the idea of campaigning. In the midst of the campaign, we're reminded that the first shall be last, the one who wishes to be great must serve, and leadership is about following a calling, not running a campaign.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
What's Your Perspective? - October 8, 2006
"What's Your Perspective"
Texts: Job 1:13-21, 19:25; Mark 10:17-31; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-16
Contrasting Job with the Rich Young Ruler forces us to consider the priorities in our own life. Our ability to face the inevitable losses and tragedy in life is determined by our perspective on life. By setting our sights on things above, we are better able to weather the storms in life.
This message extensively references a recent barn fire in Albion, ME, which you can read about here or watch a news report here.
Texts: Job 1:13-21, 19:25; Mark 10:17-31; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-16
Contrasting Job with the Rich Young Ruler forces us to consider the priorities in our own life. Our ability to face the inevitable losses and tragedy in life is determined by our perspective on life. By setting our sights on things above, we are better able to weather the storms in life.
This message extensively references a recent barn fire in Albion, ME, which you can read about here or watch a news report here.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
The Exact Representation of God's Being - October 1, 2006
"The Exact Representation of God's Being"
Texts: I Corinthians 13:2; Hebrews 1:1-14, 2:5-12
The author of Hebrews states that Jesus is the radiance of God's glory, and the exact representation of His being. In a world where God's message is so often drowned out by the noise around us, it is good to be reminded that God continues to speak to His people, and uses the Church to communicate His presence to the world.
Texts: I Corinthians 13:2; Hebrews 1:1-14, 2:5-12
The author of Hebrews states that Jesus is the radiance of God's glory, and the exact representation of His being. In a world where God's message is so often drowned out by the noise around us, it is good to be reminded that God continues to speak to His people, and uses the Church to communicate His presence to the world.
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