Monday, May 28, 2007

Surrendering Control - May 27, 2007

"Surrendering Control"

Texts: Acts 2:1-21

Learn what rollercoasters, helium balloons, and Pentecost all have in common! Pastor Jon brings a very special Pentecost message, encouraging us to give up control, so that the Holy Spirit can have control.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Just Walk Across the Room #4: Grander Vision Living - May 20, 2007

"Just Walk Across the Room #4: Grander Vision Living"

Texts: John 20:30-31; John 21:1-19

The Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene concludes their four-week Evangelism Training campaign based upon Bill Hybels' book Just Walk Across the Room. By looking at the end of the Gospel of John, Pastor Jon helps us consider ways that we "go back to life as usual" instead of living according to God's Grander Vision. May we begin each and every day considering how we might partner with God to help find lost people, restore that which is broken, and reclaim that which is His.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Just Walk Across the Room #3: The Power of Stories - May 13, 2007

"Just Walk Across the Room #3: The Power of Stories"

The Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene continues their four-week Evangelism Training campaign based upon Bill Hybels' book Just Walk Across the Room. Pastor Jon talks about the power of story as a universal tool which transcends all cultural, generational and economic lines. Humans are hard-wired to resonate to stories, especially those stories which reflect the Great Story. The task of evangelism is about helping your friend consider how his story might intersect with God's Great Story. One way to do this is to share our own story in clear and concise ways.

Sunday, May 06, 2007

Just Walk Across the Room #2: Living in 3D - May 6, 2007

"Just Walk Across the Room #2: Living in 3D"

Text: Luke 15

The Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene continues their four-week Evangelism Training campaign based upon Bill Hybels' book Just Walk Across the Room. Pastor Jon shares some of the reasons why we tend to shy away from evangelism, and then offers some bite-sized chunks of evangelism--steps that we can all take. Living in 3D is about Developing Friendships, Discovering Stories, and Discerning Next Steps.