Sunday sermons from the First Church of the Nazarene in Newark, Delaware.
"The Heavenly Bread" Jesus is the bread of life who sustains us. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Today's episode featured music from these artists: "Big Bear" by Jonny Easton (www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston) "Jul" by Scott Buckley (www.youtube.com/scottbuckley) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
"Go On to the Other Side"... Jesus shows up unexpectedly and encourages us to continue on. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Today's episode featured music from these artists: "Big Bear" by Jonny Easton (www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston) "Ethereal" by Punch Deck (www.youtube.com/punchdeck) ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
"Forgive and Forgive and Forgive Again" from September 13, 2020 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"What Do You Do When Jesus Doesn't Act Like Jesus?" from August 16, 2020 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"The Lavish Generosity of God" from September 20, 2020 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Don't Tell Anyone!" Why does Jesus give such a strange order? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Storm Stories" Can Jesus help us in the storms of life? Of course he can! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"It's the Little Things" Something small can be something big! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"He's Out of His Mind!" How would you describe Jesus? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"The Trail Starts Here" What does the Trinity mean to us? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Pentecost Sunday Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Comings and Goings" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"A Marvelous Mitzvah for the Masses" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Staying Connected" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"On Shepherds and Sheep" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"You Are What You Eat" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"The Importance of Doubt" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"God Can Fix It!" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Today, we contemplate the passion of our Lord; his life and death and the peace that he gives to those who trust in him.
It's Palm Sunday! "Whose Side is Jesus On?" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"We Want to See Jesus" PLUS an Easter Announcement! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"A Love Too Marvelous for Words" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Why did Jesus wreck the Temple? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Jesus offers us a new place to live! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Jesus stands with the poor and oppressed... and with us! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"The Day Jesus 'Broke' the Law" What happens when compassion overrides convention? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Healing Diseases and Throwing Out Demons" What does it mean to be healed by Jesus? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Question Authority" What was Jesus' authority and how should it affect us? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Trust This Good News!" Jesus announces the arrival of his kingdom... and, with it, our security! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Come and See" Jesus invites each of us to do life with him. Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Now What?" What do "Finding Nemo", a Barbie Doll, and the Baptism of Jesus have in common? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Looking at Jesus" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Have you seen Jesus? This morning we discuss the importance of catching a glimpse of the Christ Child. Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Join our church family as we celebrate the Christ Child. Welcome O Holy Night Psalm 96 It Came Upon the Midnight Isaiah 9:2-7 Titus 2:11-14 Away In A Manger Luke 2:1-20 Homily: "Christmas is here! Are we listening?" Silent Night (performed by Joe Holt) Benediction
Is it HARDER to receive than to give? The prophet Isaiah tells us that we are needy but God offers us a wonderful gift of grace. Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
Does God play favorites? The answer may surprise you! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
The prophet Isaiah helps us to find comfort in the wilderness. Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
The prophet Isaiah has a perfect prayer for 2020: "God, tear open the heavens and come down!" Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
This Sunday, as we prepare for Thanksgiving, we're joining our international Church of the Nazarene family for a Global Service of Thanks! Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"The Gift of Talent" What do Freddie Mercury, Shakespeare, and Maya Angelou have to do with following Jesus? Listen to what Jesus says in Matthew chapter 25 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Are You Ready?" Jesus challenges our readiness through the telling of a story about bridesmaids in Matthew chapter 25. Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Why I'm Not Worried About the Election" With Election Day approaching, we would do well to learn from the prophets Jeremiah and Daniel. Texts: Jeremiah 25:8-10; Jeremiah 27:4-7; Jeremiah 43:9-11; and Daniel 2:20-21 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Remember Who You Are (part 4)" or "Can You See?" Learning to think politically from 2 Kings chapter 7 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Remember Who You Are (part 3)" or "Is Everything Okay?" How should we think politically as followers of Jesus? How confident are we that God is in control? Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Remember Who You Are (part 2)" or "Will You Sell Your Sons?" How should we think politically as followers of Jesus? Three confessions every follower of Jesus need to make: 1) Jesus is Lord, no king or president. 2) Our main citizenship is in the kingdom of God, not a nation-state. 3) Our chief identification is with the Church of Jesus Christ, not a political party. Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Remember Who You Are (part 1)" How should we think politically as followers of Jesus? Devotional Thoughts and Prayers for Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2 Kings 5 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"John the Baptist and A Man Who Had Two Sons" or "How to Please God" Devotional Thoughts and Prayers for Sunday, September 27, 2020 from Matthew 21 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"The Lavish Generosity of God" Devotional Thoughts and Prayers for Sunday, September 20, 2020 from Matthew 20 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"Forgive and Forgive and Forgive Again" Devotional Thoughts and Prayers from Matthew 18 for Sunday, September 13, 2020 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
How do you handle conflict? Devotional Thoughts and Prayers from Matthew 18 for Sunday, September 6, 2020 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston
"That Time Jesus Got Mad at Peter" Devotional thoughts and prayers from Matthew chapter 16 for Sunday, August 30, 2020 Music used: Big Bear - by Jonny Easton Link: https://youtu.be/gWqIWvG5Uog Check out his channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/jonnyeaston