JWAR #1: The Single Greatest Gift - April 29, 2007

Just Walk Across the Room #1: The Single Greatest Gift

Text: Philippians 2:1-11; John 4:1-42

The Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene embarks on a four-week Evangelism Training campaign based upon Bill Hybels' book Just Walk Across the Room. Pastor Jon shares how Jesus walked across the cosmos in order to reach us, and to show us how to reach out of our "Circles of Comfort" and walk into the "Zone of the Unknown." Learn how you can give the Single Greatest Gift, by simply looking for those in need of a touch of grace.

Follow Me - April 22, 2007

"Follow Me"

Texts: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); John 21:1-19

A pulpit exchange brings United Methodist Pastor David Nicol to the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene. Pastor David reminds us that the call to follow Jesus is a call to jump in with both feet, ready to follow Him whereever He leads. While that may even lead us to a cross, we know that Jesus will go with us, all the way. Pastor David is the pastor of the Elm Street (South Portland, ME) and Buxton (ME) United Methodist congregations.

Annual Meeting: For Future Generations - April 15, 2007

"Annual Meeting: For Future Generations"

Text: Psalm 22:25-31

Pastor Jon Twitchell delivers his Annual Pastor's Report to the Cape Elizabeth (Maine, USA) Church of the Nazarene. This is not a standard sermon presentation, but a statement of where we understand God has been working, as well as where we believe He is leading during the next twelve months. We invite you to listen to this report, and to pray for us as we look for ways to be a light "For Future Generations."

Easter: What will you do with Jesus? - April 8, 2007

"Easter: What will you do with Jesus?"

Text: John 19:38-20:31

He is risen! He is risen, indeed!

While the twelve disciples all betray, deny, or abandon Jesus, two secret disciples come out of hiding to make public their allegiance to Jesus and His teachings. We can only imagine the guilt, despair, and hopelessness experienced by the disciples during those nights following Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. And yet, despite the fact that they fled Jesus, He came to them with grace and forgiveness. The question remains--what will you do about the Good News of Jesus the Christ? What sort of a disciple will you be?

Palm Sunday: The Wisdom of God - April 1, 2007

"Palm Sunday: The Wisdom of God"

Text: Matthew 21:1-11; I Corinthians 1:18-29; Psalm 20:7; Psalm 118; Matthew 16:26

As we continue our Lenten journey in the Psalms, we turn our attention to Psalm 118, against the backdrop of the Triumphal Entry. We are reminded that God chooses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise, and demonstrates His strength through weakness. Instead of putting our trust in all that this world has to offer, may we always "trust in the Name of the Lord our God."