Springville Church of the Nazarene's Podcast

Today's letter to the church in Laodicea is the last in this series.  However, Pastor Mark will continue teaching our of the book of Revelation.  The church in Laodicea  had forgotten their first love and had become "lukewarm".  To be lukewarm is to NOT be a Christian at all!!  Where are you in your relationship with Jesus today?

The 6th church to receive a letter from Jesus is the church in Philadelphia.  In bold contrast to the previous 2 churches, Philadelphia receives NO confrontation from Jesus - only commendation.  Although they have "little strength," this faithful church is praised by Jesus for their faithfulness and these believers are told that an "open door" of opportunity has been placed bef...

We come now to the 5th of 7 letters from Jesus to the churches of Asia.  Jesus' words in Revelation 3:1-6 are addressed to a church that has a reputation of  being alive, but they are dead.  

Today we are studying the letter to Thyatira.  Pastor Mark reminds us that there are three ways that Revelation may be interpreted and applied:  Historically, Prophetically, and Personally.   Listen and decide what "never-the-less" is Jesus confronting you with today.  It's time to "gear up, gird about and grip tight".  It's time--make it count!

Today Pastor Mark shares the letter to Pergamum from Revelation 2:12-17.  This letter could be summarized in 2 words:  NO COMPROMISE.  It is a call to us today as much as it was to the church in Pergamum.  A call to wholehearted loyalty and allegiance to Christ.  Jesus is asking us to be "all in."   Listen and be encouraged!

Today Pastor Mark takes us through the letter to Smyma.  Smyma was called "The Jewel of Asia".  The church there was struggling and Jesus commended them for the pressure, poverty and persecution they were enduring.  He counsels them to be fearless and remaining faithful even though they knew they would lose their lives for that faith.  The letter to Smyma could be written to us today.  L...

Today we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus in our series from Revelation - Seven Letters to Seven Churches.  Pastor Mark shares a powerful lesson for all of us about what is most important to God....our RELATIONSHIP not our RELIGION.  

Today we begin an eight week series on the book of Revelation.  Specifically this was written "to the seven churches" (Revelation 1:4; 11) but all so generally written to any and all who will read it (Revelation 1:3; 22:17-19).  Blessings are promised to all who read this book and do what it says.  Definitely a very good reason to get your Bible and read along as Pastor Mark shares this...

"When He said that He Himself would rise again from the dead on the third day after He was crucified, He said something that only a fool would dare to say..unless He was sure He was going to rise.  NO founder of any world religion known to man ever dared to say a thing like that!"  (Wilbur Smith)  Today Pastor Mark gives 5 very compelling evidences for the Resurrection.  

Continuing our Always Be Ready series today Pastor Mark gives Evidence for Christianity.  America has become not only a "melting pot" of cultures, but also religions.  Today's lesson will answer the question, "Why Christianity?"  

Today as we continue our series " Always Be Ready" Pastor Mark shares how we can be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the Bible is the written word of God and is totally accurate and eternally relevant.  Listen and hear how that the Bible is INCOMPARABLE, INSPIRED and INCISIVE.

We are continuing with our new series Always Be Ready and today we will find the Evidence for Jesus.  Why do we believe what we believe?  There is no "middle ground" with Jesus.  Either He is Lord as He says he is or he is a liar or lunatic.  Listen and decide your verdict!

Today we start a new series "Always Be Ready".   In this lesson, Evidence of God, Pastor Mark shares why we believe what we believe.   Whether you are or are not convinced that there is a God, today's lesson is for you!

Today we are honored to have our Associate Pastor,  Doug Kamberg, give us an excellent reminder of the power of prayer.  Listen and be encouraged to make prayer a vital part of your Christian walk.

Well Friends, our journey has come to and end.  Today is the last lesson in the Route 66 series.  Because of the pandemic it has taken much longer than first planned, but well worth the time investment as we have experienced an overview of all 66 books of the Bible.  Today we will conclude with chapters 12-22 of Revelation.  Remembering that prophecy is not to scare us, but prepare us...  Listen a...

Coming quickly to the close of our journey through the 66 books of the Bible, today we visit the first 11 chapters of Revelation.  A book with so many promises from our Savior,  but also a book often avoided.  Please listen as Pastor Mark sheds some light on this prophetic book - remember that prophecy is not to scare us, but to prepare us.  

Well, our journey through the 66 books of the Bible is soon coming to an end.  What an adventure it has been.  Today Pastor Mark surveys the book of Jude and we learn how that sexual immorality and idolatry had snuck into the church.  A very relevant lesson for the church today.

We are growing closer to the end of our Route 66 adventure.  Today we will be in 1st, 2nd & 3rd John.  The apostle John is much older than he was when he penned the gospel of John and his message in these three epistles is full of what really matters most.  God is Light and God is Love.  John shares how we can know that we are saved.  Do you know for sure that you are saved?  Listen as Pastor...

Cruising on through the 66 books of the Bible finds us in the book of II Peter.  "What kind of people ought you to be?"  Looking into the book of II Peter we learn that we are to be a people participating in the divine nature of God (II Peter 1:1-11); we are to be a people protecting the divine truth (II Peter 1:12-2:22) and we are to be a people preparing for the divine judgement(II Pet...

WOW! What a adventure we have experienced and continue to experience in I Peter today. A powerful lesson in having HOPE in the midst of SUFFERING.  Life's hardships can make our faith more genuine, and there can be a tremendous opportunity to witness as unbelievers see that, not only are we going through the suffering remaining faithful, but actually we are rejoicing!  An excellent reminder o...

We continue down Route 66 today and stop in the book of James.  Do you have your mouth under control?  Do you have a caring heart for others, especially orphans/widows?  Are you keeping yourself pure/clean?  Do you want to know what it looks like to live a Christlike life?  This book of James has answers for all of us, but we must choose to "Gaze" not just "Glance" into God&apo...

Our Route 66 adventure continues as we travel through Hebrews today.  How much do you know about the responsibilities of a High Priest?  Listen as Pastor Mark clearly teaches what it meant to be the High Priest and then how and what it means that Jesus, Himself, is our High Priest.  Oh, what amazing grace!

On the road again, we stop today in the book of Philemon.  Even though it is a very short book, it is powerful and holds strong lessons for us as Christians.  Philemon was a convert of Paul and a leader in the church of Colossae.  Philemon had an unresolved relationship with a previous slave that had done him wrong.  The slave, Onesimus had become a brother in Christ and Paul was sending him back...

Continuing our journey through the 66 Books of the Bible finds us in Titus.  Titus was one of Paul's most trusted companions.  The theme of this brief letter is "Doing Good".  However, it is very important that we are not saved by doing good; we are saved for doing good.  Titus is encouraged to engage all in what good we should be doing and why.  This is an excellent reference and c...

Cruising on through the 66 books of the Bible we find ourselves in the second letter Paul wrote to Timothy.  Paul possibly knew he would soon die and wanted Timothy to know what it really meant to be a Pastor and what the church should be doing.  Full of important instruction and encouragement, this letter is as relevant to us today as it was for Timothy.