Emmett Nazarene Podcast

This Sunday, we will finish up our sermon series called Be and Behold: Finding Our Identity in Christ. We have been working to find out who we are by looking at Christ... Beholding Him. This week, we will see how beholding Jesus in our alone times with Him impacts us as we go into the world.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we will take a week off from our Be and Behold series to look into what Pentecost is all about. Pneuma is the Greek word that is translated in different ways: wind, breath, spirit. What impact should the Holy Spirit have on our lives as the people of God?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we continue in our sermon series called Be and Behold: Finding Our Identity in Christ. We are working to find out who we are by looking at Christ... Beholding Him. This week, we will see how beholding Jesus changes our view of others.This Sunday is also Graduation Sunday. We will spend a few moments celebrating each of our graduates.  If you would like to bring a card, this year we have six graduates: KelciAnna Lidik, Laci Yates, Westyn Smith, Dylan Muffley, Lillie Smith, and Morgan Mitchell.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This week we will dive deeper into how our experience of beholding Christ also begins to shape and change us towards more of who He believes and knows we are. We will be looking at a passage in Acts 4 about Peter and John. What does God want to share with you?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are starting a new sermon series called Be and Behold: Finding Our Identity in Christ. There are many different ways to discover who we are... obviously some ways are better than others. In this series, we will be looking to find out who we are by looking at Christ... Beholding Him.Spending time with God helps our identities be formed and fortified in a very healthy way. In fact, our experience of beholding Christ also begins to shape and change us towards more of who He believes and knows we are. What does God want to share with you?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we continue in our sermon series called Questions from Jesus. We are letting Jesus ask the questions, instead of the other way around. What does He want to know about you? This week we will look at who it is that we know Jesus as.As part of our worship this week, would you take a few moments and think about how you are experiencing God recently. What about Him are you thankful for? What is something good that God has brought into your life? In fact, would you be willing to offer a phrase of praise to Him?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we continue in our sermon series called Questions from Jesus. We are letting Jesus ask the questions, instead of the other way around. What does He want to know about you? This week we will look into the topic of peace.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

Last Sunday, we started into a new sermon series called Questions from Jesus. We often focus on getting answers to the questions we have for God, but in this series, we are looking at what Jesus wants to ask us. Jesus has an amazing knack at asking questions that get right to the heart of our lives. What does Jesus want to know about you? Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

Happy Easter! This Sunday we are diving into a new sermon series called Questions from Jesus. We often focus on getting answers to the questions we have for God, but in this series we will flip the script the other direction. What questions does Jesus have for us? How we answer those questions affects our lives.In the Easter story, we find Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb weeping. Jesus asks, "Why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" Let's unpack these questions together and see if we might find what Jesus is asking us.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

With Palm Sunday here, this Sunday we are heading into our final week in a sermon series called Lent: The Power of the Gospel. During the Sundays in Lent, we are celebrating the power of the gospel by looking at some of the key ways that Jesus demonstrated power and authority during His lifetime. This Sunday we will examine His authority to exorcise demons.This Sunday is also our Kids Easter Program. They will be leading us in worship!Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

Tomorrow, we are heading into our fifth week in a sermon series called Lent: The Power of the Gospel. During the Sundays in Lent, we are celebrating the power of the gospel by looking at some of the key ways that Jesus demonstrated power and authority during His lifetime. This Sunday we look at an interesting story where Jesus helps Peter walk on water. What is Jesus demonstrating in this story? What is God saying to you?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This week we continue our journey toward Easter in our sermon series called Lent: The Power of the Gospel. Each Sunday, we have been reflecting on and celebrating the different aspects of the power and authority that Jesus demonstrated while He was on the Earth in person.This Sunday we will be looking at His power over life and death... His power to perform resurrections! So practically speaking, how God Jesus having this power affect our day to day lives? How do we witness to the fact that we believe in Jesus' power over life and death? What does God have to say to you in this?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we will celebrate Faith Promise. This is a day to meditate on the good news of Jesus Christ and His impact on our lives... and the impact He is having on others around the world. Let's find ways to join Him in His mission by sharing the resources that He has blessed us with (financially and otherwise).Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

We are heading into our third week in a sermon series called Lent: The Power of the Gospel. During the Sundays in Lent, we are celebrating the power of the gospel by looking at some of the key ways that Jesus demonstrated power and authority during His lifetime. This Sunday we will examine His authority to forgive sin.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent. Last week, we began a new sermon series called Lent: The Power of the Gospel. Lent is a preparation time for the Easter season. While we are processing through Lent, we can't forget that the Sundays in Lent are celebrations... celebrating the power of the gospel. So we'll be looking at some of the key ways that Jesus demonstrated His power during His lifetime.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we prepare for the Lent season with a new sermon series called Lent: The Power of the Gospel. Lent is a preparation time for the Easter season. While we are processing through Lent, we can't forget that the Sundays in Lent are celebrations... celebrating the power of the gospel. So we'll be looking at some of the key ways that Jesus demonstrated His power during His lifetime.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we finish up our sermon series called Valleys and Peaks. We've been using backpacking as a metaphor to talk about all the ups and downs we experience in life. How do we process through these?Thankfully God's Word has a lot to say about this. We have been journeying with a few different characters in the Bible to help us navigate this issue in our lives. This week we will look at Peter. Peter certainly knew a few things about ups and downs! What does God want to speak into your life?This is also our Local Care Offering Sunday. This Sunday we will take an offering that is used to help those in our church family who have needs.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we are continuing our sermon series called Valleys and Peaks. We have been looking at how backpacking is similar to our lives in that there are lots of ups and downs along the journey. And these ups and downs are sometimes difficult to handle, and they impact our spiritual lives as well. How do we handle these times healthfully?Thankfully God's Word has a lot to say about this. And we have been looking at a few different characters in the Bible to help us navigate this issue in our lives. This week we will look at Daniel. With Daniel, we encounter the question: how do we navigate through seasons of life when there are no trails? What does God want to speak into your life? Let's work to start off 2021 with a good perspective toward growing in our relationship with Him.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are continuing on in our sermon series called Valleys and Peaks. It is difficult to navigate through all the ups and downs that we find in our world these days. They can even affect us spiritually. How do we process through valleys & peaks healthfully?In our journey through the lives of different characters in the Bible who have also had this issue in our lives, this week we look at Moses. What can we learn from what he learned about ups and downs in life? What can we learn about God and His ways?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

Last week we started a new sermon series called Valleys and Peaks. It is difficult to navigate through all the ups and downs that we find in our world these days. They can even affect us spiritually. How do we process through valleys & peaks healthfully?In our journey through the lives of different characters in the Bible who have also had this issue in their lives, this week we look at Paul. What does God want to speak into your life? Let's work to start off 2021 with a good perspective toward growing in our relationship with God.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we are starting a new sermon series called Valleys and Peaks. Lately, it seems we have been experiencing a lot of ups and downs. Sometimes our spiritual lives also feel like a series of peaks and valleys. One moment, we feel like we are soaring and then the next, some crushing low. How do we process through this?Thankfully God's Word has a lot to say about this. The next few weeks we will journey with a few different characters in the Bible to help us navigate this issue in our lives. This first week we will look at Elijah. What does God want to speak into your life? Let's work to start off 2021 with a good perspective toward growing in our relationship with Him.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we focus on the start of a new year. We have to admit that this past year has been a struggle. Many of us seem to have our lives completely disrupted or at least on hold to one degree or another. So how do we move into the future, especially when nothing seems to have been changed from the past? How do we prepare ourselves for what God wants to do? How do we hold onto hope for the future? What is God wanting to do in your life as you start into this new year?This is also our Local Care Offering Sunday. This Sunday we collect an extra offering for our fund that helps those in our church family that have unexpected needs come up. If you would like to give to this offering, please make sure they are marked accordingly.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are finishing up our series on the Christmas List: Reordering our Priorities. We have been looking at the priorities that we should have during the Christmas season... but also all year round. One thing that seems to be a priority around Christmas time is gifts. But how do gifts tie in with the Christmas story and even God's priorities? What kind of gift would God want from us?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we head into our third week the sermon series called "Christmas List: Reordering Our Priorities". We have been evaluating our priorities during this busy season. What would God have us focused on? The Nativity Story helps us answer this question.This week we will look at some of the names given to Jesus in the story. How do these titles help us know what we ought to be doing? What is God talking to you about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday is our second Sunday in the sermon series called "Christmas List: Reordering Our Priorities". We have been evaluating our priorities. What is on our Christmas list to accomplish during this season? What kinds of things should we be focused on? The Nativity Story helps us answer those questions.This week is also our Children's Christmas Program. This will look quite a bit different this year but we will enjoy them nonetheless! Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

Can you believe we are just a few weeks from Christmas? And so we are starting a new sermon series to help get us prepared. This sermon series called "Christmas List: Reordering Our Priorities". What are our priorities during this season? As Christians, we know that Jesus is the reason for the season. But what is on our Christmas List? What kinds of things should we be focused on all year round? The Nativity Story helps us with those questions.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday is our second week in the sermon series called "Enough is Enough: Practicing Gratitude, Contentment, and Thanksgiving". We spend so much of our life chasing after careers, people, or possessions that never satisfy us in the end. When is enough, enough? In this series we are examining the biblical concept of contentment and how we can find it in Christ.This week we will be looking at the life of Paul. Should our level of gratitude be based on what is happening in our lives? How it compares to others? How do we define wealth or even success? What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

We start a new sermon series called "Enough is Enough: Practicing Gratitude, Contentment, and Thanksgiving". We spend so much of our life chasing after careers, people, or possessions that never satisfy us in the end. When is enough, enough? This series examines the biblical concept of contentment and how we can find it in Christ.As we get started, think about the difference between contentment and satisfaction. What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This is our last week in our sermon series called "A New Normal: Finding New Rhythms of Life". This week we move into the New Testament to see what our Normal/New Normal conversation looks like after Pentecost. How do we cooperate with the Holy Spirit to intentionally do and be who He desires us to be. What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This is our third week in our sermon series called "A New Normal: Finding New Rhythms of Life. This week we stay in a similar time period as the first two weeks, but this time looking at the people of God who were left in Babylon. So we will look at the story of Esther. We are reminded that, with God's help, we can be brave and wise in our new normal. What does God have you thinking about?This is also the Sunday we take a moment to thank our Veterans. Help us thank those you know who sacrificed so much for us.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday is our second week in our sermon series called "A New Normal: Finding New Rhythms of Life. This week we look at another Old Testament prophet named Zechariah. We are reminded that God remembers us and will be our Provider and Sustainer, even in times of disruption. Do you have trouble keeping hope? What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, October 25, is the start of our Spirit Week. Instead of rallying behind our school spirit for an important game, we have set aside this time to focus on the Spirit and our most important spiritual side of life. Cliff Purcell will be with us. The theme will be: "Responding to God's Great Big I Love You".Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, October 25, is the start of our Spirit Week. Instead of rallying behind our school spirit for an important game, we have set aside this time to focus on the Spirit and our most important spiritual side of life. Cliff Purcell will be with us. The theme will be: "Responding to God's Great Big I Love You".Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, October 25, is the start of our Spirit Week. Instead of rallying behind our school spirit for an important game, we have set aside this time to focus on the Spirit and our most important spiritual side of life. Cliff Purcell will be with us. The theme will be: "Responding to God's Great Big I Love You".Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, October 25, is the start of our Spirit Week. Instead of rallying behind our school spirit for an important game, we have set aside this time to focus on the Spirit and our most important spiritual side of life. Cliff Purcell will be with us. The theme will be: "Responding to God's Great Big I Love You".Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, October 25, begins our Spirit Week. Instead of rallying behind our school spirit for an important game, we have set aside this time to focus on the Spirit and our most important spiritual side of life. Cliff Purcell will be with us. The theme will be: "Living in Response to God's Great Big I Love You".Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are starting a new sermon series called "A New Normal: Finding New Rhythms of Life. In this series we will be reminded that God is with us even in the disorienting, culture-shifting situations that we find ourselves in, whether because of a global pandemic like COVID-19, a new life stage by choice, or a sudden change by chance.We'll look at several different stories in Scripture to illustrate how we might respond. This first week we will be looking at the Israelite people as they work to return from the Babylonian Exile. With their new-found freedom, they had to start making shifts to better realign their lives toward God.When we move into different rhythms in our lives, what does it take for us to keep our focus on the main thing? What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday is our last week of our sermon series called Beyond the 52: Church Outside of Sunday Mornings. We will conclude the series by by looking at the importance of our relationships between the church body. Being in relationship with other believers sometimes comes with conflict and challenges, even as God works. What is this unity that Jesus prays for and how do we achieve it? What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

We are entering into our third week of our sermon series called Beyond the 52: Church Outside of Sunday Mornings. This week we will be looking at how the Church is a faithful witness to Jesus in the world. What does it look like to live out the gospel in our everyday lives? Which means for most of us... not in the church building. And how do we fit this into our busy schedules? What does God have you thinking about?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

We are starting a new sermon series this Sunday called Beyond the 52: Church Outside of Sunday Mornings. The Bible's vision of the church is more than a couple hours on Sunday morning. It is a way of life. What does this life, beyond the 52 Sundays, look like? Join us as we look into God's Word.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday is our last week in our look into the story of Moses. We are in Exodus 19&20. Moses and the Israelites arrive at the foot of Mount Sinai to have an encounter with God. In this situation, Moses takes on the role as mediator, working with the people and God as they establish a covenant between them.As we look at this mediator role, what is a mediator and why is it important? We can see in Scripture that Jesus also takes on this kind of role for us. How is this significant? Not only that, but we also take on this role for others. Have you ever thought of yourself as a mediator? How does looking at Moses as mediator help you understand God's plan with Jesus? God's plan with us for others? What does God have you reflecting on this week?This is Sunday we will also be dedicating Oliver Capen during the service! You won't want to miss this.Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

Last Sunday, we looked at the great escape where the Israelites cross the Red Sea and find themselves finally free from slavery. What will life be like for these who have never known a day of freedom in their lives? How about complaining? How about wishing they were back in slavery to the Egyptians? Really?This Sunday we will look at God providing for the Israelites in the desert. Who provides for you? Are you your provider? Do you see God as your provider? What do you think there is to be learned from the manna experience of the Israelites? What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we are in Exodus 14. The Israelites have been released from Egypt... but the Egyptians are now in pursuit of them. What are the Israelites asked to do? Turn and face their pursuers... in the most exposed position possible. They had no where to go but into the Red Sea. Who would save them? We are reminded that this story is not about Moses. It is about God. When faced with the most difficult of situations, how far have Moses and the Israelites come? Do they trust the ways of God?It doesn't need to be asked if you have ever faced a difficult situation, we are living in one! So where do we turn in these difficult times? To our own resources? Or to God and His ways? How we answer this question determines not only the outcome but who gets the credit when we are on the other side. What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we are in Exodus 4. God has just delivered the news to Moses that he will be God's spokesperson to the most powerful person in the world, Pharaoh. We have already seen the signs that God had been developing Moses for this job for eighty years. Yet now that the moment is here, Moses has his doubts.Have you ever had doubts in your abilities? Have other people had doubts in your abilities? If God called you to do something for Him, what would it take to convince you that you could do it? What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are hopping out of the Moses story to look at another story about being sent. In Acts 18, we find a story about a man named Apollos. Most of us can relate to his story. Have you ever been sent, either by people or God? Did you feel like you were fully equipped for the job? What did you do about that? What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are in the third week in our story of Moses. Much of the first two weeks have been setting the groundwork for the bigger part of the story- the actual rescue of the Israelite's from slavery to Egypt. This week, God moves from working in the background to center stage. And His first move? To call the one He has been preparing, Moses.Do you believe that God uses people to do good works today? Have you ever felt the call of God in your life? We see the struggles that Moses had with his calling. Do you ever struggle to believe that you are qualified... that you are good enough... to be used by God? What limitations or sins hold you up? What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, as we start into the second week of our sermon series on the life of Moses, we see some important developments in his life. Although Moses is an adopted son blessed to be raised in a palace, he somehow knows where he comes from and he is willing to risk the palace life to defend his brother. Then he runs away from both. Yet he remains on God's radar wherever he goes.Have you ever struggled to find who you fit in with? And as Moses seems to get ahead of God in rescuing His people, have you ever struggled to wait on the Lord... taking matters into your own hands instead? Maybe you feel like you have completely missed the plans of God for your life and don't believe He could ever use you now. What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are starting a new sermon series on the life of Moses. This story takes off where Joseph finishes. We are going to see what we can learn from one of the greatest people of faith in history. The first week takes a look at his beginning... and God's plan to rescue his people even before they ask for help. What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday we are looking at being prepared for what is ahead and approaching each moment with an anticipation of Jesus. In these troubling times its easy to get overwhelmed and confused by conflicting information but there is one TRUTH that is unchanging, unshakable and ever present. That TRUTH is Jesus Christ. When you wake up are you anticipating your day with HIM? Do you clothe yourself in HIs truth? Do you work knowing He is in everything you do? Do you know who you are in Christ? What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, as we finish out our sermon series looking at the story of Joseph, we get to see Joseph reunite with is brothers. What does God's ways look like in this situation? Will he choose to forgive them for all the pain they have caused him? What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)

This Sunday, we are in the fourth week of a sermon series looking at the story of Joseph as we consider making lemonade out of lemons. We find Joseph this week wrongfully imprisoned... for years! And yet he finds a way to keep a good attitude... again. He trusts the Lord. In fact, he continues to give God credit for anything good in his life.When we look at the sour moments in our lives, what do we consider a "moment"? Are we quick to consider a moment sour when maybe the situation hasn't fully played out yet? Joseph seems to have this uncanny ability to stay present and not give up... and so God is able to use him. What does God have you reflecting on this week?Support the show (https://www.emmettnaz.org/give.html)