One Church of the Nazarene

In this message, we're confronted with one of life's most fundamental realities: we all stand at crossroads, and the choices we make shape our eternal destiny. Drawing from Deuteronomy 30, we discover that God doesn't hide His will from us or make obedience impossibly difficult. Instead, He lays out two clear paths—life and prosperity versus death and destruction—and then does somethin...

In a world of endless notifications, streaming content, and constant demands for our attention, we find ourselves asking a profound question: what truly has our focus? This exploration of Jeremiah 32 confronts us with the uncomfortable reality that distraction isn't just a modern problem—it's a spiritual condition that has plagued God's people throughout history. The Israelites didn&#3...

Have we ever stopped to consider what we truly long for in the depths of our souls? Psalm 84 captures this profound yearning beautifully, painting a picture of someone who is deeply homesick for God's presence. The psalmist doesn't just miss a building or a location, they miss being in intimate relationship with the living God. This ancient song, likely sung by pilgrims journeying to the t...

This message invites us to grapple with a paradox: the Creator of the incomprehensibly vast universe—where our sun could hold 1.3 million Earths, where our entire galaxy spans 100,000 light years, where all 8 billion humans could fit shoulder-to-shoulder within Los Angeles—this majestic God personally invites us into His presence. Through Psalm 95, we encounter three distinct invitations to 'come'...

This message explores two contrasting parables from Luke 18 that reveal the heart of authentic faith. We journey through the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector—two men who entered the temple to pray, but only one left justified before God. The Pharisee, outwardly righteous and religiously disciplined, trusted in his own works and looked down on others. The tax collector, considered unclea...

This message challenges us to examine our prayer life through the parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge. We're confronted with a striking contrast: if an uncaring judge eventually responds to persistence, how much more will our loving, righteous God respond to His children? The message isn't simply about praying more—it's about understanding who we're praying to. Unl...

This exploration of Psalm 37 confronts one of our most persistent spiritual struggles: trusting God when life doesn't seem fair. We're invited to wrestle with that uncomfortable reality where wicked people appear to prosper while we, trying to follow God faithfully, face setbacks and delays. The psalmist doesn't dismiss our frustrations or pretend the struggle isn't real. Instead,...

This powerful message takes us into Mark 8:11 -21, where Jesus confronts our tendency to panic about scarcity even when we've witnessed His miraculous provision. The text explores two feeding miracles—the 5,000 in Jewish territory with twelve baskets of leftovers representing the tribes of Israel, and the 4,000 in Gentile territory with seven baskets symbolizing the completeness of God's g...

In Genesis 15, we encounter Abraham standing at a crossroads between promise and reality, between what God has spoken and what his circumstances reveal. This passage invites us to consider what it means to have faith that transcends wishful thinking. We're challenged to recognize that true biblical faith isn't passive hoping or positive thinking—it's an active, courageous choice to anc...

What does it really mean to know the truth in a world full of opinions, information, and shifting beliefs? In this message, Ps. Jorge Romero explores humanity’s journey in understanding truth, from a biblical worldview to modern and post-modern thinking. He unpacks how culture has moved away from God’s revealed truth and toward science, feelings, and personal perspectives—and how that shift has re...

This message takes us deep into the transformational journey of Peter, exploring what it truly means to move from an ordinary life to an extraordinary one through following Jesus. At the heart of this teaching is 1 Peter 1:3-4, where we discover that our inheritance in Christ is imperishable and eternal. The sermon unpacks a profound truth: Jesus doesn't wait for us to find Him—He actively see...

In this message, Pastor Jorge explores the collision of two crowds in Luke 7—one following Jesus bringing life, and one carrying death through a funeral procession. Jesus sees what others miss and meets our deepest needs before we can articulate them. Through the story of Jesus raising a widow's only son, we learn that Christ has authority over death itself and is moved by deep compassion for...

Drawing from John 1:14, we're reminded that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us—not as a distant deity, but as one who stepped into our humanity with all its limitations and pain. The message challenges us to move beyond simply receiving God's love to actively embodying it in our relationshipsWe learn that love isn't merely an affectionate feeling but, as C.S. Lewis describes, a s...

This message invites us into the paradox of finding joy in the midst of life's most difficult circumstances. Drawing from Matthew 1:18-21, we encounter Joseph and Mary facing what could have been a devastating situation—an unexpected pregnancy that threatened their reputations, their relationship, and their futures. Yet in this chaos, they discovered something profound: true joy doesn't de...

This week's Advent message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: the chaos in our lives is often self-created, and we wear our busyness like a badge of honor. Drawing from Luke 2:4-7, we're reminded that Mary and Joseph didn't experience a peaceful, romanticized journey to Bethlehem. They faced an 80-mile trek during pregnancy, political subjugation under Roman census demands, soci...

This Advent message invites us to wrestle with one of the most challenging aspects of faith: waiting. We explore Luke 2:1-3, a passage so simple it's easy to overlook, yet it contains profound truth about God's timing and our human impatience. The sermon takes us back to a people who had waited 600 years under occupation, oppression, and spiritual darkness—400 years since their last prophe...

This message takes us deep into the heart of what it means to pursue holiness—not through our own strength, but through complete surrender to the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the book of Nehemiah, we discover a sobering truth: even after the walls were rebuilt and the people made solemn commitments not to neglect God's house, they drifted back into old patterns the moment their leader left. This...

Nehemiah's story reminds us that finishing a major project doesn't mean the battles are over—it often means they're just beginning. We journey through Nehemiah chapters 6-10, discovering that after the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt in just 52 days, opposition didn't cease; it intensified. The enemies tried intimidation, discrediting, and deception, yet Nehemiah's intimate rel...

This message challenges us to examine what truly hinders our spiritual growth by exploring the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset through the lens of Scripture. Drawing from Romans 12, we discover that the concept of renewing our minds is not a modern psychological breakthrough, but an ancient biblical truth that has been calling us to transformation for over two thousand year...

This message takes us deep into Nehemiah chapter 4, where we discover the profound connection between prayer and action in our spiritual lives. We're confronted with an uncomfortable truth: sometimes our prayers contain raw emotions—anger, frustration, even desires for justice against those who oppose us. Nehemiah's imprecatory prayer, asking God to deal with his enemies, might shock us at...

This message, based on Nehemiah chapter 4 reveals a timeless truth: when we pursue God's purposes, opposition is inevitable. The message centers on Nehemiah's mission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls—not merely as a construction project, but as a spiritual restoration of Israel's covenant relationship with God. We discover that the enemy's ultimate target isn't just our comfort...

In this message, we're reminded that God's great works often begin with humble preparation and prayer. The story of Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's walls serves as a blueprint for handling life's challenges. We learn that when faced with overwhelming burdens, our first response should be prayer, not panic. The message emphasizes the importance of patient waiting, highlighting that...

In this exploration of Nehemiah's journey, we're reminded of the transformative power of prayer and the importance of responding to God's call. Nehemiah's story teaches us that when we're confronted with distressing news about our spiritual family or community, our first response should be to turn to God in earnest prayer. We learn that true intercession involves not just asking for help, but also...

In this message on generosity, we're reminded that giving is not just about obligation, but about the joy and blessings it brings to our lives. The apostle Paul's teachings in 2 Corinthians 9 reveal that God loves a cheerful giver and that our generosity results in thanksgiving to Him. We're challenged to consider: Are we giving out of what we've decided in our hearts, not reluctan...

In this powerful exploration of the book of Jonah, we're reminded that God's love and mercy extend far beyond our human understanding. The story of Jonah challenges us to confront our own prejudices and resentments, especially when God's grace touches those we deem unworthy. We see how Jonah's anger at God's forgiveness of Nineveh reveals the prophet's self-centeredness and...