Willard Church of The Nazarene

Hosea 3 This chapter has been referred to as the greatest chapter in the Bible.  It also might be the most bizarre.  It deals with a way in which we relate to God.  At times we see God as Lord and we are His servants, in other moments He’s our shepherd or Father.  If you… Continue reading Faithful to the Unfaithful

Luke 9:57-62 This is the final week of the DNA Series. This series is meant to remind us who we are and what we are about as a church. Week 1 we said we need to Be the Branch. We failed at being the vine, so Christ came and told us He is the true… Continue reading Grip the Plow (DNA Series)

Luke 10:1-21 This is week 4 of the DNA Series. This series is meant to remind us who we are and what we are about as a church. Every person is made with unique DNA and that’s true for every church as well. So, who is the Willard Naz? Week one we said we need… Continue reading We Are Messengers (DNA Series)

Luke 5:17-26 Two weeks ago, we kicked off the DNA Series. This series is meant to remind us who we are and what we are about as a church. Every person is made with unique DNA and that’s true for every church as well. So, who is the Willard Naz? Week 1 we said we… Continue reading Wreck the Roof (DNA Series)

Luke 7:36-50 We kicked off the DNA Series last week. This series is meant to remind us of who we are and what we are about as a church. It has to start with a position so part 1 was Be the Branch. Everything flows out of our connection with Christ. This week we are… Continue reading Empty the Jar (DNA Series)

John 15:1-11 We are kicking off the DNA Series that defines who we are and what we are about as a church. This has to start with a position. Jesus claims to be the True Vine, to be what we have failed to be, and we must find ourselves connected to Him if we want… Continue reading Be The Branch (DNA Series Part 1)

1 John 1:1-4 We looked at Christmas and what it meant for those that experienced it. From the one who would prepare the way, to the unlikely shepherds and all the way to Magi from the east. In today’s passage though, we look at what Christmas means for us today. What is the meaning of… Continue reading The Meaning of Christmas

Matthew 2:1-12Matthew 1:1-2, 6, 16-17Acts 2:22-24Philippians 2:6-11 From the story of the wise men we get insight into a major element of Jesus’ birth. That is that Jesus is King and that fact is opposed by the darkness, but it ends with every knee bowing to King Jesus. Let us be Wise people that remember… Continue reading Jesus is King

Luke 2:8-20 God chooses the lowest of society to announce the birth of a King and it takes them from a season of wander to wonder.

Luke 1:5-25; 57-67 Why does it seem like God is silent in seasons of our lives?  What is He doing and what should be our response? After 400 years of silence, an angel appears to a barren old couple and breaks the silence telling them they will bear a son whose name is to be John.

Luke 16:19-31

2 Samuel 9 The King’s kindness moves people from Lo Debar to His table.

Ephesians 6:5-9, 1st Thess. 2: 4-6

Colossians 4:2-6 How can ordinary people like us take part in God’s incredible mission on earth?  Here are three simple but powerful ways that we are able to make a difference in the world: pray earnestly, walk wisely, and speak graciously.

Ruth 4:13-17 The story of Kinsman Redeemers.

Exodus 4

2 Peter 1:3-11

Leviticus 14

Luke 6:27-38A new community requires radical love.

Matthew 6:5-13

Matthew 5:17-48

Psalm 51:7

Matthew 5:11-20 Jesus contrasts two people that look the same but live differently

Luke 6:17-26 Jesus ushers in a new kingdom and explains how Christians should live.

Matthew 21 Generosity in God’s Kingdom is absurd