The Well Church of the Nazarene

Shame causes us to hide from God. In many ways, shame is connected to pride. We refuse to reveal and acknowledge our sins and failure. Conviction is meant to draw us to God. Confession is the way forward.

Ref: John 16:8-11, James 5:16, and Hebrews 10:19-25

Sin, shame, and self are "dead things" that separate us from what God wants for us. But as we learned last week, Lazarus was in the tomb for four days--nothing is impossible with God! If we confess, and keep confessing, forgiveness and transformation are available. May we let go of our past sins, and our propensity to sin, and grasp hold of something far greater--life. 

Easter is an invitation to new life, not just life after death. Unfortunately, we sometimes cling to dead things. This 5-week series examines some of the things we hold onto that keep us from experiencing life as God intends.

This morning, we review the well-known story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Jesus brings life in the here and now, and invites the church to help others "take off the grave clothes" (a.k.a. remove the dead things from their life.)

Ref: John 11

Sometimes we hold on to lesser things and miss God's call to grab onto something better...but Easter means we get to have life BEFORE death, through reconciliation with God and with each other.

We're excited to welcome back Dr. Doug Van Nest this morning as we wrap up the weekend's services with today's message regarding what it looks like to live a life of worship.

Welcoming Dr. Doug Van Nest as he shares a message about discipleship in the ordinary rhythms of life: friendship, conversations, Sabbath, etc.

Baptism is a declaration of the new life we find in Christ. As we witness and celebrate baptisms on New Life Sunday, we should also reflect on our personal relationships with Jesus. Does my life reflect new life?

Unity is the key concept of Ephesians 1-3, and the challenge that follows in Ephesians 4-6 is to walk like who(se) we are.

Dr. Geoff Kunselman, District Superintendent for the Northwestern Ohio Church of the Nazarene, joins us this week for a special message regarding the grace, ground, gifts, and goal of unity and what that means for us in the Church.

The conclusion of our series on finding our identity in the Sermon on the Mount.

Being a disciple of Jesus is more than learning about Jesus, it's leaning into the way of Jesus. Disciples look more like Jesus than their culture--we are called to be salt and light! What opportunities will you have this week to let God's light shine through you?

From our series on finding our identity in the Sermon on the Mount.

Discipleship is relationship. And a correct understanding and application of Biblical instruction will build relationships, not harm them. Our morals serve a purpose--are yours creating connections or barriers?