TNAZ SERMONS

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 10:1-42

Pastor Chris Sparling. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Genesis 1:26-27

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Romans 5: 1-8 Have you ever known someone that every turn they made seemed to be the wrong turn. I mean, if they went right, the better turn was left. If they went straight forward, they should have probably just turn around and went back. When even the easiest of decisions were at play, the less than best decision was usually made? When I was very young, there was a time when I thought that I just couldn't get anything right. I would wonder, could I even go a week, just one week, without making the wrong decisions, was there a way that I could go a week without doing or just being wrong? In our spiritual lives, we sometimes ask the same questions. Am I right with God? Am I doing what He desires for me to do? What is my standing with God? How can I just, GET IT RIGHT? The Good News is this, we have been made right with God, The Apostle Paul assures us of this. This is very comforting to us, especially when it seems that we get it wrong so much of the time.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene. Matthew 28:16-20. The video of this sermon can be found here: https://youtu.be/1S2Y8fxXLlg

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene John 4:7-11 Seeing others the way that Jesus sees them is a challenge for us. We want to, we desire to see others and respond to them the way that Jesus did and does, but we are ingrained from the very beginning to see others with a slant. The question is, "What Do I See?" A clearer vision is needed. Jesus shows us a better way to engage others as He meets with the woman at the well. Let's drink from the well this Sunday as we share from John 4:7-11. See you at TNAZ.

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 4: 1-11

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 17:1-13 Life is full of ups and downs. One day we're riding high from the thrill of life and its adventures, the next, we're in a slump from news from the IRS. Mountaintop experiences, as they are called, leave us striving for a life without the rollercoaster ride. This is not the life that God promised, but we can live our lives steady and full regardless of outer circumstances. Join us this Sunday (Transfiguration Sunday) as we share from Matthew 17:1-13

Associate Pastor Chris Sparling. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 16:24-25 and Deuteronomy 30:11-20 What does it take to really live? Real life is what any of us would want, but from a biblical standpoint, what is needed?

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Psalm 112:1-10

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Micah 6:1-8 What is good and what is required of God's people? In our text for this week, an indictment is handed down, evidence is presented. A plea bargain is proposed, rejected and then the verdict. The verdict will surprise you. Join us this Sunday as we share from Micah 6:1-8

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Jesus called and they followed, immediately! We're called to "Follow Jesus" also. Join us as we share from Matthew 4:12-23, this Sunday at 9 or 10:45 AM services.

Pastor Goose Ramos. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene John 1:35-42

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene “JESUS CHRIST IS LORD OF ALL!!!” And all who have believed and received, WE ARE HIS WITNESSES! We witness to this fact with our lives, with our tongues, with our entire being, with all that we are and ever hope to be we proclaim that HE IS LORD OF ALL! Join us this Sunday as we share from Acts 10:34-43

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene This week, many have been considering what was good in their lives over 2019 and what kind of changes could be appropriated in life to make for a better 2020. Hope for change could include personal, financial, professional, relational, even the spiritual. A myriad of changes will be considered in what some call resolutions. The question that we ask ourselves at the beginning of the New Year is, what in our lives, will be different this year, over last year? Join us this Sunday as we share from John 1:1-18

Pastor Rob Brooks. Matthew 2:13-18 One week outside of the date that we celebrate the birth of our Savior, how do we navigate the evil that is so present in our world? Join us this Sunday as we share from Matthew 2:13-18.

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene At this time of the year, especially as we approach the wonderful day of Christmas, many will be experiencing the joyous occasion of family gatherings, the opening of presents and sitting at tables together, sharing in scrumptious meals. It truly is, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year". There's another reality, though. At this time of year there will be those who are living in fear, feeling a sense, or even a reality of loneliness. There are even those who are living with a deep sense of sorrow. This is not to attempt to crash our festive spirits, but it is a reminder of the realities that Mary and Joseph went through, having their normal turned upside down. The joy that can come, regardless of our circumstance is the reality of knowing, "GOD WITH US!" In the midst of our fear, in the middle of our loneliness, right at the center of our sorrow, God is with us! Join us, this Sunday, as we share from Matthew 1:18-25.

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene There’s only about two weeks until Christmas! As a child, when this time would come, the anticipation became unbearable. We had been asked, “what do you want for Christmas?” We had submitted our answers and now waited in great anticipation for what was coming. Christmas morning would arrive, and we would soon realize all that we had hoped for. On that grand morning we would begin opening presents, and soon it would become clear that what lie beneath the beautiful wrappings, what was nestled below the bow and gift-tag was not exactly what we were hoping for. That may sound spoiled, but leading up to the big day were commercials, lists, questions about what we wanted for Christmas, with the raised eyebrow and wink of an eye that said, you just might get what you’re hoping for. Join us, this Sunday, as we sit with John the Baptist, in a prison cell. He’s asking a question, it’s a question that we all ask at one time or another. (Matthew 11:2-11)

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 3:10-12 & Luke 3:10-14 The essentials of Christmas! We often define them in terms of wrapping paper, tape, bright lights on our trees and the wonderful food of the season. But what of the Essentials of Christmas for our spiritual lives? Within our second Sunday of Advent we find ourselves, once again, in the wilderness. The wilderness is often a place where we take inventory, a place where we assess, where is it that we find ourselves walking with God? In our text and the day that we live, we can, once again, hear the faint cry in that wilderness, “make ready the way of the Lord!” The question is always “what should we do?” Join us, this Sunday as we share from Matthew 3:10-12 & Luke 3:10-14

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Pastor Rob Brooks - Tehachapi Church of the Nazarent Colossians 1:11-20 A week from this coming Thursday, most of us will sit down with family and contemplate what we are thankful for. Things like, a good home, health and family will probably dominate our thoughts. There’s nothing quite like sitting down with our families and sharing in a thanksgiving meal. But it may be good for us to consider some things that we are thankful for that might not dominate our thoughts on this Thanksgiving day, that there are some things that we are thankful for that are foundational to our faith in Christ.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene John 20:24-29 There are times when we absolutely, just have to see it to believe it. Everything within us, our experience, our understanding our intuition, tells us that something just can't be right. We sense that we must see the results, we must have the concrete facts before we believe what is being stated. St. Thomas had this experience, He and "WE" just can't wrap our minds around it, can't believe it until . . . well, you fill in the blank

Pastor “Goose” Ramos - Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene John 20-19-23

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Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Luke 18:1-8 It has been said, wrongly I might add, that all we can count on is death and taxes. While this is usually said sarcastically and somewhere around April 15th, it can feel as though there is some truth to the statement, but its base thought is derived from a sense of hopelessness. Just as those who feel the glass is half empty, so is the sense within our culture that all is loss! As followers of Jesus, our outlook for our world and even our own culture as well as the church, should exude confidence. There is hope in our world, all is not loss because of Jesus. What are you counting on today? Who are you counting on today? Is what or who you are counting on rooted and derived from the current debates of our day? Is it in a political party or social ideas? Or is it in the One who brings hope to the hopeless? Are you just rolling the dice in hopes of a better future or following the One who gives you life, value and purpose?

Chris Sparling, Associate Pastor, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene John 8:1-11

Pastor Rob Brooks. Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Luke 17:11-19 n this Sunday's gospel reading Jesus is moving again. Jesus is on the move, and there is a destination that He is moving towards. Jesus never misses, while traveling, His encounters with others. There are those that He is interested in meeting, ministering to, feeding, healing and empowering. There are people who are moving toward Him. They are moving to meet Him and He is moving toward them. It is at these INTERSECTIONS of life that each of us can meet Jesus. Our encounters with Him happen in the comings and goings of our everyday lives. Are you ready for your life to INTERSECT with Jesus? Join us this Sunday as we seek an encounter with Jesus at the intersections of Pain and Suffering, Hope and Despair. We’ll make a left turn at the corner of Faith and Salvation, and share from God’s Word in Luke 17:11-19.

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Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Luke 11:33-36 It almost goes without saying, that we need LIGHT in order to navigate in the dark. Whether we are driving at night or just walking through our dark living room, without light there is pain in our future. Not only do we need light to make our way through the night, we need God’s Word to make our way through life. God’s Word, our Light, guards us from tripping, stumbling and ultimately driving our lives into a ditch. When we find ourselves in a dark place in life, God’s Word cuts through the darkness and brings us into His amazing Light!

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Isaiah 42:18-20 Not only is physical sight important to us, so is spiritual sight. When we cannot see or hear, we can tend to miss out on the core or heart of God’s Word. This is called spiritual blindness. Jesus’ disciples were not immune to it. Yet, knowing and understanding is what God wants to teach us, but we must have open eyes and yes, open ears to receive. We must do away with pride, we must repent of any sin in our lives, and not be rebellious against His Word. Jesus came to bring spiritual sight to those who are blind. Our God desires that we all receive the spiritual revelation and understanding that He has for us.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Ezekiel 37:1-10 In John 10:9-10, God’s Word says, "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. It is God’s plan and desire for our lives that we have abundant life in him. God’s breath brings LIFE and that life is one of STRENGTH, ORDER and UNDERSTANDING.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Psalm 1:1-3, 105:40-41, I Corinthians 10:4 If you haven’t noticed, lately, we are currently in a War of Words. Words that divide flood our airways, our cell phones and our social platforms. Some words bless our lives, while others take our breath away, steal our hope and leave us in pain. We know that the enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy. It is his intent to thwart God’s best for our lives. It would be one thing if he would just show up and declare his intent, but he comes quietly, with whispers and attempts to take from us the very Word of God that feeds our spiritual lives and refreshes us. The enemy comes to Drown us, he attempts to Starve us, but God wants to “FILL” us. Are you thirsty? Join us this week as we share in our series, More Than Words Can Say: This week's word, “WATER”.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene. Exodus 16:4, John 6:31-51 The Bible, very well, may be the most important document for the spiritual and even physical wellbeing of each of our lives. The Bible is our bread of life. It is our daily bread, our sustaining bread, and the true bread. For God’s Word to give us the life sustaining nourishment that we need to survive in this culture of godlessness, we must take it in, receive the nourishment that it provides for our spiritual lives. Just as we have a great need for life-sustaining food for our physical lives, we also have a great need for a daily dose of God’s revealed Word for our spiritual lives. Are you hungry? See you this Sunday as we start our new series, “More Than Words Can Say! Week #1, BREAD!

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Jeremiah 1:4-10 God has called many, through the ages, to preach to others, we call them pastors or preachers. Not everyone is called to preach in services each week, but God does call each of us to preach or bring His Word or sermons, so to speak, into the marketplaces of life. We are to take His Word with us as we engage in the communities that we live. God calls, we respond and others are given hope. God is calling! Can you hear the call that God is making to you, or are you in silent mode? God is calling, but we must hear the call and we must answer the call.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen. It gives us assurance about the things we cannot see. Through their faith, the people in the days of old earned a good reputation. What is needed, in the day that we live, to earn this great reputation of old? We are surrounded by a huge crowd of witnesses cheering us on to do what is needed to continue the long line of Heroes. Who’s your hero in the faith? Whose hero are you?

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Luke 12:32-34 Don’t be afraid! Easier said than done. When things happen that are not part of our normal, everyday, making our way through life, we can become concerned, worried, fearful of what might become of our lives. In Luke 12, Jesus shares with His disciples, that they shouldn’t be overcome with the anxieties

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene II Corinthians 9:6-8. If you have ever planted a garden, whether you have a green thumb or not, you probably have learned that there is a right way and there is a wrong way to go about growing good produce. Needless to say, getting the soil ready for a good garden is as essential as it is to the planting of seeds, watering, pulling weeds or harvesting. Sowing is part of what it takes to plant a good garden. And if we sow or plant sparingly, we will also reap or harvest sparingly. In our spiritual lives and that of being a witness to our own areas of influence, the principle of sowing and reaping applies. As witnesses of the Good News of Jesus Christ, where are we sowing and where are we reaping?

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Acts 1:4-8 Have you ever watched a traffic accident happen, right before your very own eyes? If you have, usually within a short period of time the police will begin to show up. They will take measurements, direct traffic and check on anyone that has been injured. They will also look for witnesses. Someone will usually ask, “did anyone see what happened here?” They will take statements and follow where the information leads them. A witness is someone who has seen or heard something and communicates his or her experience, accurately. If you have become a Christ Follower, you are a “WITNESS” of Jesus’ love and grace! The question is, are you sharing with others what you have witnessed happening in your life since finding Christ? Are you an Authentic Witness?

Pastor Augusto "Goose" Ramos, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene I John 4:7-12 How to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 5:16-18 & John 8:12 If you didn't have any light from your cell phone, flashlight, or another light device, how would you deal with a power outage at night? How would you navigate the darkness without light? Light dispels darkness. . . Salt preserves and gives flavor. . . God’s Word says that we are to be “SALT” and “LIGHT”. Where in our lives or in our spheres of influence, are we doing either? Are we bringing light into the darkened places of our world? Are we bringing flavor to a bland, tasteless culture? If we are, the Word says that people will see our good works and glorify God. If we are not, the Word says, that we're good for nothing. Ouch! That’s pretty harsh for the day that we live in, but often, the truth hurts. The good news is this, we can become what God has called us to be, Engaged Followers!

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 4:18-22, John 21:2-3 So you've been following Jesus for some time now. Maybe you're wondering what we should be doing, like hey, what should we be about doing as followers of Jesus? In God's Word, we are called to "fish for others", or to "Share God With Others". That can be an uncomfortable idea for many, and yet, this is a natural, relevant activity of those who have trusted in Jesus. In essence, because of what God has done for me in my life, I really want to share it with others. Sharing your story is easier than you think!

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Mark 10-17-22 We finish our 3-part series, "The 3 P'S of Prayer", this week, by asking a simple question, "Do you have your possessions, or do you possessions have you?" When the rich young ruler came before Jesus, he found that there was something that kept him from the answer to his question. We often ask questions of Jesus with a predetermined answer in mind. That's when Jesus gets to the root of our blindness and blows our minds. What must I do to inherit eternal life? None of us can write a check large enough to cover the cost. We'll have to hear the voice of God and dig deeper.

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Psalm 23 There's a very old song from back in the day and the chorus says, "I Beg Your Pardon, I Never Promised You A Rose Garden. . ." When I hear this kind of statement, I'm always a little bothered by it. It reeks of unmet expectations at best, or at least communications gone awry. Often, in our walk with God, we may find ourselves wondering, why is this or that happening to me? Why must I endure, X, Y or Z? I mean, I've committed myself to Jesus and now it seems like all is not going according to God's promises. The 23rd Psalm just might help us as we navigate the unmet expectations of what we thought God was saying when we gave our lives to Him and how we should pray as we face the realities of this world. God didn't promise us a rose garden. As a matter of fact, He told us that, "in this world we would have trouble", but Jesus tells us to "take courage, for He has overcome the world". (John 16:33)

Pastor Rob Brooks, Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene Matthew 6:7-13 This week, we start our 3 part series on Prayer. Regular communication, time spent with our Lord, is essential to our daily living. Our daily talking with God can get mixed up, moving from needs to wants and the desires of "our" kingdom come, "our" will be done. These kinds of prayers can and do invade our quiet time with God.

Moving from one part of life to another can be daunting and challenging. Following a God that desires good plans, plans that are designed not to harm us, is the very best thing we can do. Surrender to God and follow as he leads us!