Fresh Start in Christ with Viroqua Nazarene

Fear is a four letter word. It stops us from trusting and it is the symptom of being untrusting. In this message, we look at two Kings and how they responded to the directions of God as given to them through the prophey Isaiah. (intro clip from "Isaiah" by Spoken Gospel  www.spokengospel.com)

The Lord's Prayer. This prayer pattern that Jesus gives his disciples and down through the ages, gives to us through the reading of his Word, it is something that King Ahaz was missing. It wasn’t and isn’t just a religious chore, but rather a reflection of a clear relationship between a person and God. (Opening clip from "Isaiah" by Spoken Gospel.)

Isaiah is a BIG book of the Bible. It has 66 chapters and can feel overwhelming to begin reading. In this 4-part series we will hit four highlights essential to understanding the book of Isaiah as a whole. But why was Isaiah chosen to deliver this message? Listen in as we discover what made him the Right Prophet at the Right Time. We will also look at Jesus as the Perfect Prophet for All Time.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We have all heard that question before, but really is it the best question? In this podcast we look at Samuel’s call and and learn what he did to make himself available to hear God’s voice best.

Do you want to be healed? Maybe it’s physical or maybe something a bit more nuanced, but we all want to be well and stay well. In this podcast we will look at how one dad pursued a plan to get Jesus’ healing touch and how Jesus surprised the man by establishing is own plan.

Do you think your story’s over? Your ending is written and all your poor choices have led to the “not surprise ending?” In this podcast we will look at the story of King Ahab and discover how his story ended differently than we expected. Perhaps giving us hope that there is still something more to write.

Are you named after someone? A distant relative or famous person perhaps? Would you think you were destined to fall prey to the same struggles they had, make the same mistakes? In this podcast we look at the person that Mary, Jesus’ mother, was named after and how they made some poor choices in life. Then we will address the question, “does someone else’s past have to define our present or future?...

Dramatic demonstrations grab our attention, elicit emotions and motivate people into action. But could a dramatic demonstration by a iconic villain change your mind about him? In this podcast we look at the oft skipped backstory of King Saul’s rise to power in 1 Samuel 9-11.

Has anyone ever given you a task and you thought, “that’s not possible! I can’t do that! I’m not equipped, experienced or strong enough to complete that!” Jesus once told a woman to “go and sin no more.” If it were not possible, why would he have said it? In this podcast we will look at what the church of the Nazarene teaches about holiness and sanctification. Also we will identify a misunderstand...

Times in life that bring us down will come. What we choose to focus on, whether it is our sorrows or God’s promises will make all the difference. This podcast is inspired by God’s promises from scripture and the Rend Collective song “True in the Light.”

Will 2023 be the same old thing for you or will you begin your Fresh Start in Jesus Christ today? In this New Year’s podcast, we will be studying Romans 11:11-24 and talking about botany! #grafting

This service is a recap of sorts of the advent season. Unlike our other podcasts, you will hear the service in its entirety (save for a special duet “Noel” that could not be recorded and published). Songs are led by Pastor Matt Angell and flute is played by Jacki Angell. Responsive readings are from the “Sing to the Lord” Nazarene Hymnal. (Selections from Isaiah and Malachi.)

Celebrating Christmas is fun and all, but what is the reason for the season? Many people need evidence to convince them or lead them to the truth. God is not shy to provide and He uses us as one of the best sources of evidence for Christmas.

Jesus was called the Light by the Apostle John. Jesus even claimed the title himself. In this podcast, we will look at 3 important attributes of light and how Jesus, the Light of the World, spiritual fulfills those for us.

What would you do if you were all powerful? Would you be benevolent or rule with an iron first? In this podcast we will discover what the Son of God did with is all-powerful nature for the sake of the world.

At Christmastime, we celebrate the birthday of Jesus, The Christ. Do we sing him “Happy Birthday?” In this podcast we will explore 3 songs in the New Testament that are directly connected with Jesus’ birth. We will uncover the singers’ motivation and learn what to do in response to Jesus’ birthday.

Do you want a blessed life? Sure, we all do. When do you want it? Later? No we want it now! In this podcast we will dig in to Luke 6:27-38 and see what practical directions Jesus gave for Living a Blessed Life, Now!

Are you keeping Jesus at arms length? You just might be missing out on a deeper layer of blessing.

Have you ever felt really blessed? Hope you shared it online or it didn’t happen. (Just kidding.) In this podcast we look at what Jesus revealed about what it means to be blessed and identify who might seem blessed but really aren’t. Are you #SoBlessed ?

How much grace do you want? Like ALOT? How about…just enough? In this last podcast on Discipleship as a Journey of Grace, we will recap our journey, reflect on how each element of God’s grace makes us into a disciple of Christ and understand better the sufficient grace of God.

We need fuel for our car to go. What keeps our very life, our faith in Christ going every day, even in the tough times? God’s sustaining grace. In the podcast we will break down Acts 2:42-47 and discuss early church practices we ought to be back to emphasizing.

We believe God can work in the lives of believers through the power of the Holy Spirit in such definitive ways that we are no longer held captive to the residue and baggage of our lives. That is the beautiful optimism of Grace. That is what we mean when we say Sanctification.

Two stories of two men who seemed to be so different, but their common problem required a single solution: Jesus. In this podcast wise will look at sin as rebellion, enslavement, estrangement and how our Savior frees us, restores us and helps us down frost the throne of our hearts. Accompanies David Busic’s book, “Way Truth Life” Chapter 3

Discipleship. Christians May think the weight of this activity rests solely on their shoulders, and they bear the disappointment when they think they have failed. What if discipleship starts much sooner, before you or I ever begin to guide another? What if God’s grace was on the scene before any of us were born? A grace that sneaks up on you.

Have you ever know someone who was so interesting, so charismatic that you would follow them into anything? In this podcast we will look at what a compelling invitation can do for a person on their Journey of Grace. This series is rooted in the book, “Way Truth Life” by Dr. David Busic.