Springfield First Church Of The Nazarene Podcast

Our ability to stay focused on that which matters the most in the New Year and beyond will keep us centered in the will and purposes of God

As the spirit of Christmas touched the heart of Ebenezer Scrooge, the Spirit of Christ continues to transform the hearts and lives of people today.

It took a dramatic look at his life and the direction it was headed for Ebenezer Scrooge to come to the realization that what we do and don't do with our life truly matters.

Ebenezer Scrooge's self absorption and lack of humanitarianism was indicative of his hardened and calloused heart toward others and God.

Through the fictional account of Ebenezer Scrooge, the English novelist Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) has given us what has become a classic story of sin, grace, and redemption.

9,120 - that's the number of meals our church has served to the community in the first year of our meals ministry. With Compassionate Ministries at the very heart of the Church of the Nazarene and the Gospel of Christ, our Compassionate Ministries directors Dan and Bonnie Williams, along with others, share about the transforming grace of Jesus through compassion and serving.

We can overcome even the most formidable obstacles with a faith that is rooted in God!

Even the non believer Rahab wanted to be a part of the mission of what God was doing

♫Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho. Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, and the walls came tumblin' down♫

In the words of the song writer Don Moen, "God will make a way, where there seems to be no way."

By faith, Moses successfully led the people of God through a tumultuous period in their history

Sometimes living by faith requires us to risk it all into the very providential hands of God

No sermon - there are times in a worship service when the Sprit of God moves in such a uniquely overwhelming way that people just want to share from their heart what God is doing and how God is working in their lives - this was one such service

We too can dream big dreams even as Joseph the dreamer lived by faith according to his God sized dreams

As he neared the end of his life, Jacob knew that it was only because of the faithful provision of the Lord that he and his family were saved

The inadvertent blessing given to Jacob by Isaac has become a New Testament example for us to bless all others - whether they deserve it or not

Our American currency has printed on it the words "In God We Trust," but to what extent do we truly trust Him?

By faith, our certain hope is in the sure fulfillment of the great promises of God

Living by faith always requires obedience, even when obedience doesn't seem like the thing to do

In faith we respond to the clear instructions of God, trusting that the Lord knows precisely what He is doing