Upside-Down Savior - Pastor Nathan Nass

Jesus does everything well. Everything. He heals the deaf and mute. He died for our sins. He opened heaven for us. He created you. He designed your life. He’s present with you every single moment. He loves you. I know it doesn’t always seem to be true, but even that hardship in your life is God doing everything well. Can you see that? It takes eyes of faith. God’s power and grace are made perfect...

You are God’s treasured possession. Do you believe that? You are God’s treasured possession by God’s grace through faith in Jesus. You don’t need to do something great for God to accept you. He already has in Jesus. You don’t have to earn the favor of God. He already declared you righteous through faith in Jesus. Some of you feel alone. Some of you feel neglected. Some of you feel guilty. Some of...

There is always a temptation to be dishonest to get ahead. Greed lurks in our hearts, and our sinful natures want to convince us that we need to cheat to get ahead. Instead, Jesus encourages Christians to focus on Jesus and his kingdom and his grace and to trust that God will provide all that we need for life. “ Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to yo...

God wants his people to remember. Remember you were lost, and God found you. Remember you were alone, and God loved you. Remember you were poor, and God made you rich with his grace. Remember you were sinful, and God forgave you. Remember you were a foreigner, and God made you a child of God. Remember you were… Remember what God has done… So that when you see a foreigner, you remember, “I am a for...

A Christian marriage isn’t based on love or physical attraction or feelings that can come and go… A Christian marriage is based on a commitment in Christ. As Christ has committed himself to me and to you, we commit ourselves to our spouses. How? Well, husbands love your wives like Christ loves us. How much does he loves us? Enough to die for us. Wives, submit to your husbands as we submit to Chris...

There is just one place to worship God. Did you know that? It’s just that the one place of worship isn’t a physical place. It’s a person. It’s Jesus. He said, “ I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me ” (John 14:6). If you want God, what do you need? Jesus. His truth. His life and death for us. I hope you can listen to this sermon: “One Place of Worshi...

We always think we can do things on our own, but the Bible tells us that we are better together. The Christian Church isn’t meant to be filled with people going off and doing their own thing. Instead, God wants Christians to work together, just like a human body. Some preach. Many share. All serve. Like Paul said, “ In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnersh...

The Bible has a lot to say about leadership. After celebrating the Fourth of July in an election year, it’s good for us to hear God’s advice for choosing a leader 3,500 years ago. God’s qualifications for a king are so different than what we see around us today: Not proud. Not lustful. Not greedy. Dedicated to God’s Word. A servant of all. That’s the right king! Wouldn’t it be great to have a lead...

“ If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand ” (Mark 3:24). That’s what Abraham Lincoln liked to say during the Civil War. Of course, President Lincoln didn’t come up with that on his own. Who said that? Jesus! Was he talking about the Civil War? No! Jesus was talking about an even bigger war: The war between God and Satan. In that war, you can’t play both sides. You can’t b...

There is something that Jesus wants to give you: Joy! Do you need more joy in your life? Here is what Jesus told his disciples on the night before he died: “ I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete ” (John 15:11). Jesus wants us to have complete joy in our lives. Where does that joy come from? There are two reasons why each Christian can be joyful every...

Christians are called to faithfulness to the one true God. When you hear voices in our world calling out, “Let’s follow other gods,” like money or popularity or sports or sex or family, don’t listen! In fact, be willing to make changes in your life to cut away whatever is pulling you away from God. It’s not worth it! You can love sports, but do sports love you back? No. Only God does! You can love...

Jesus ascended into heaven where he rules over all things. Do you know what that means for you and me? Who is King? Jesus. Who is our Lord? Jesus. Everything is just a footstool for his feet. Do you hear of wars and rumors of wars? They are under Jesus’ feet. Jesus is my Lord! Is your heart filled with frustrations and fears? They are under Jesus’ feet. Jesus is my Lord! Are you plagued by sin and...

If you want to make a list of “Important People Whom God Should Raise from the Dead,” the Bible says, “A single lady with no family.” We say, “Really?” Jesus says, “Absolutely. There is no one more important than her.” If you want to make a list of “Super Important Good Works that Give Glory to God,” the Bible says, “Sewing clothes for widows.” We say, “Really?” Jesus says, “Absolutely. There is n...

There are a lot of things that Christian churches do. Have you noticed that? What should our church be focusing on? Doesn’t it seem complicated? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s what the first Christian church focused on: “ They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer ” (Acts 2:42). That doesn’t sound complicated, does it? It’s simple. Ch...

Every sheep needs a shepherd. At least, that’s what the Bible says. According to the Bible, every person is a sheep. Every person is following someone. It’s just a matter of whom you’re following. So, whom are you following? I hope it’s Jesus. He’s the Good Shepherd! In fact, he laid down his own life to save us. The Bible encourages pastors like me with these words, “Be shepherds of the church of...

We’re constantly surprised by how life goes, aren’t we? From the catastrophes in our world to the sin in our hearts to the unexpected miracles that God performs all around us, we’re constantly surprised by life. But we don’t have to be. When you trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection, you know that anything is possible, right? When you know and believe that God raises the dead, there aren’t surpri...

Because Jesus rose, you don’t have to be afraid. Because Jesus rose, your home is in heaven. Because Jesus rose, you are forgiven. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Not just for a day. Forever! God wants the Easter message of Jesus’ resurrection to change your life. Because of hope, everything is different. I hope you can listen to this sermon about the hope that Jesus resurrection gives us: “B...

“If it’s not a happy ending, it’s not the end.” Have you heard that before? For a Christian, it’s true! One day, because of Jesus, our dead bodies will rise. One day, because of Jesus, our heavy hearts are going to be filled with inexpressible joy. Until then, we have the sure promise of God’s Word. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Jesus died for you. Jesus rose for you. Because of Jesus, your...

The answer to sin isn’t people sacrificing something to God. The answer to sin is that God sacrificed himself for us. “ He has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself ” (Hebrews 9:26-28). Jesus sacrificed himself for us once for all to do away with sin. By faith, your sins are forgiven. By faith, your salvation is complete. By faith, ete...

There is great joy in seeing the face of someone who loves you. If she could talk, our baby daughter would tell you that. When she sees the face of someone who loves her, a big smile lights up her whole face. There is great joy in seeing the face of someone who loves you. That’s what Holy Week is all about: Seeing the face of the One who loves us. Jesus! This Holy Week, fix your eyes on Jesus. You...

Food is a blessing from God, but you and I need more than food. Your soul is hungry too, so feed your soul. Self-control is so hard. I know it! Especially when it comes to food. But realize something: Often your cravings aren’t actually for food or drink. That’s why they don’t go away when you eat or drink something. You are craving something deeper. Something more. Your soul yearns to know that y...

God’s people often go through difficult times. Contrary to what we expect, being a believer in Jesus does not mean that life is easy. Instead, we get weighed down by the burdens of life, the guilt of sin, and the pressures that every new day brings. Are you going through one of those difficult times right now? Listen to God’s promise: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you” (Isaiah...

Just one little spark can start a wildfire that destroys a million acres. Once a fire gets started, it’s hard to put out. Like lust and adultery. One little spark can start a fire that devastates families and destroys marriage. That’s why the Bible warns: “ Do not lust in your heart ” (Proverbs 6:25). Do you? Sexual temptations are all around us. From pornography to sexually explicit TV shows and...

A Super Bowl commercial has been getting a lot of attention among Christians. Do you know which one? “He Gets Us.” Did you see it? While it’s certainly true that God “gets” all of us, we need something more. We need God to save us from our sins! He has. “ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did n...

Isn’t it a blessing to be used by God? God didn’t make you a sloth. He made you with a purpose. He gave you gifts and abilities that other people need. He created you to live in service to God and others. Instead of thinking, “I wish I didn’t have to do anything today,” pray, “God, use me today. Give me opportunities today to serve others. May whatever I do give you glory.” Every day of your life...