New Heart Nazarene

It is Finished

Though it was only three words long, Jesus' last sentence before his death on the Cross divided all of human history.  When we understand the meaning of those last words, our lives will be transformed

Lent 2018: The Glory of the Cross

When you stop to think about it, it's strange that the focal point of Christian faith is a tortuous method of executing criminals.  But that's because God's idea of glory and ours are literally worlds apart. 

Lent 2018: Why did Jesus Die?

There are many answers to the question of why Jesus died, and each of them can help us understand the depths of his love for us as we reflect on the meaning of the Cross

Myth Busting Heaven series Overview and Summary

A brief summary and review of the entire series on Myth Busting Heaven

Myth Busting Heaven pt 6: Degrees of Heavenly Reward?

It's a topic few sermons ever address, but it's a question many have about heaven:  will there be differences in our heavenly reward based on our behavior on earth?

Myth Busting Heaven pt 5: Boredom and Heaven

Few misconceptions about heaven are more damaging or widespread than the notion that heaven will be boring.  But when you stop to think about it, the idea is totally ridiculous.

Myth Busting Heaven pt 4: The Heavenly City

The promise of the believer's eternal reward includes not only the new earth, but also the New Jerusalem.  This  sermon also considers the question of what happens to believers immediately after they die.

Myth Busting Heaven pt 3: The New Earth

Misunderstanding surrounds the particulars of our eternal dwelling place. But the Bible strongly indicates we will inhabit a completely upgraded and restored planet earth.

The Attractiveness of God

While all Christians know they are supposed to love God, it sometimes helps to look at things from a differenent perspective.  To take a fresh approach let's consider the following question: Do you like God?

Christmas and Hope: Advent 2017

While joy and peace are common themes of Christmas, the idea of hope belongs to the true meaning of this season as well.  We can gain much by stopping to consider just how they are connected.