Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene

How should Christians be living out their faith during the Advent season?

If Jesus were to come up to you and say, "The sky's the limit, what do you want me to do for you?" What would you say?

If you had the opportunity to create the slogan that God would use to let the world know what Christianity is all about, what would you write? (Your answer can be no more than 15 words long.)

Talk about counter-cultural! Jesus commanded His followers to follow His example. He said, "If you want to be great, be a slave to all." How, in today's culture, is anyone supposed to follow that teaching?

What did Jesus mean when he promised his disciples that they would have "life to the full" (abundance) in this age?

Unfortunately, this sermon became more about the use of alcohol than I originally intended. I had hoped to challenge the listeners to think about what in their own lives act as barriers to them being Christ to their community. Hopefully, some of the message does lead the listener to think along those lines.

What is faith? Why is it so hard to describe? Is it something we do or is it a gift we receive from God? Listen in and learn what we've learned.

What do I need to do to get into heaven? Can I ever be good enough? If not and good works don't earn me a place in heaven, then why are we Christians commanded to do good works?

We are Wesleyan-Arminian in our theology. At least, that's what we proclaim. But, what do we really believe about "free will"?

What is Tzedakah? Isn't that the Hebrew word for charity? Listen and find out.

What is Sin? As Wesleyan-Arminians we have unique definitions for sin. But, do we really believe our theology? Or, do we give it lip service while we actually hold to other beliefs? Join the discussion!

What does being hungry, thirsty, and poor have to do with being a good Christian?

What does it mean when Jesus calls us "Salt" & "Light"?

What does Jesus mean when he says his disciples are "the salt of the earth"?

What does it mean in Ephesians 3:19 when Paul prays that we would be filled with the fullness of God? What are we to be filled with?

This sermon is based on a teaching Pastor Sugden attended at Family Camp 2011. The author of this teaching is Rev. Gene Rosebecke, Pastor of Chapel of the Cross Church of the Nazarene, Anchorage, Alaska. This material is used with permission.

***Special Note & Apology*** The recording starts after the beginning of the sermon. Only a few moments of the opening are missing. Our apologies for this. ************************ In this passage of scripture, Paul gave us a great example of how we should live our lives. As we reflect on our relationship with God through Jesus Christ we should be so moved in our spirits that we burst out into spo...

In this sermon, Pastor Sugden discusses the prodigal love of the Father.

Separating the Truth from the Legend, Pastor Sugden looks at what really happened on the day Jesus was killed.

What's the difference between being baptized with the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit? Is there one?

Sometimes, I wish that people would leave well-enough alone. But, what do you do when God makes major changes in your life? I mean, He can do what He wants, but it sure messes things up for me!

The secret to finding true power in our prayers is being of one mind and spirit with Him in His giving up everything to God

The thought of our fellowship in the intercession of Jesus reminds us of what He has taught us more than once before, how all these wonderful prayer-promises have as their aim and their justification, the glory of God in the manifestation of His kingdom and the salvation of sinners. As long as we only or chiefly pray for ourselves, the promises of the last night must remain a sealed book to us. It...

Nothing can make strong men but the word coming to us from God

Prayer has no higher beauty or blessedness than this, that it glorifies the Father. (Andrew Murray)