Napoleon Church Of The Nazarene

Pastor Ben walks us through the book of Zephaniah. The Lord calls out destruction on the land of Judah for their idolatry pagan worship. However, God calls us out the meek and humble, those who seek righteousness, they will be the remenant of Isreal and turn their trust back to Him. We should be upholding ourselves with humility, righteousness, and a gentle strength that comes from having trust in the Lord, not ourselves or other worldly forms of security.

Pastor Dave Dooley takes us through the book of Nahum. While a lot of the book is filled with upcoming destruction from consequences of sin; we are reminded of God's grace and mercy that can lead to us to repentance.

Pastor Ben teaches from the minor prophet book of Micah. Micah calls out the leaders and false prophets for their idolatry and selfish ambitions. There is a clear warning of harship to come because of this sin that had corrupted their ways. But the story it never over, as we learned from other prophets. Our God who is great in mercy, shows His compassion upon the repentant heart. His kindess and mercy is our motivation to live a life in accordance to His will and purpose. If you carry His name, carry His purpose.

Pastor Dave teaches from the book of Hosea; a prophet who was obedient in living out this visual of God's mercy and love for His people, through his marriage to Gomer. We are encouraged throughout the message that the "story isn't over". The Lord is redeeming His people and calling us back to Him through His love and grace that leads us to repentance and receving the gift of mercy, bestowed upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.

We held a special outdoor service where the body of Christ gathered under a large tent to worship together, be encouraged by the Word of God, and to witness and recieve new members and those making outward professions of faith through baptism. It was a beautiful picture of the kingdom of Heaven and Lord's faithfulness through generations.

Pastor Britni Dooley teaches from the book of the minor prophet, Amos. There is a call to righteousness; to repent from the sins of oppressing the poor, sexual perversions, idolatry, empty religion, and complacency. And while being called out on sin and being warned of the consequences ahead might seem harsh, it's actaully a sign of a loving Father. Our God is a lion, and He is roaring to His people to signal ownership, to establish His position, to warn us of the danger of sin, and to call us back to His kingdom. Our God is perfectly love and perfectly just in all He does. A Father who loves His children, disciplines, and that's exactly what is being revealed today. Have you responded to the Lord's roars to repent and turn from sin?

Pastor Dave teaches from the book of Joel. Joel comes with a call to repentence. The consequences of sin altimatley lead us to what we know as "the last days". Joel gives us a glimpse into what those times will look like as a warning. God warns us because He loves us and in that warning, He expects us to respond.

In week 2 of our series, "Everyday Prophets", Pastor Ben teaches through the minor prophet Jonah. We are all very familiar with the beginning part of Jonah's narrative, but have you really taken a look at how the book of Jonah ends? Jonah becomes pretty upset by the fact that the Lord was slow to anger with the Ninevites and showed them mercy instead of wrath. It's a hard lesson for us all in revealing our own posture and attitude towards grace with one another. Who is your Ninevah? Who are your enemies that you should be praying over instead of having bitterness towards?

We start a new sermon series called, "Everyday Prophets", where we study the minor prophets and how their message applies and changes lives today.

Pastor Ben ends our "Sent" series with a call to action. As followers of Christ, we are all called to evangelize and make disciples. That doesn't mean that everyone is supposed to drop everything and travel over seas to do missions; but rather, seek and ask God to open doors right in your own back yard - in your work place, even in your own families. God is calling us to take "Christ in us" to every person we encounter. Your mission field is closer than you think.

In week 4 of our series, Sent | Living into the Missio Dei, Pastor Ben teaches on what it means to live as a missional community. As the body of Christ, we are given different gifts and abilities that the Lord can use to encourage others in their walk with Jesus. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone to start the missional work that the Lord is calling you to do. It might be something in the community or within the local body of believers. We are all empowered by the same Spirit to edify one another and lead others into a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.

We are in week three of our series, "Sent". Pastor Dave teaches on the role of the Holy Spirit, working in our lives as we are empowered for God's mission. We learn through scripture how the Holy Spirit fills, unites, equips, and launches us into ministry.

Welcome to a special week 2 of our series, "Sent | Living into the Missio Dei". This week, our youth takeover everything from greeters to preaching; all done by our youth. Our preachers this morning bring us to Luke 15, reading through the Parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. We see here the heart of our Father, who calls us as believers to rejoice with those who have come to faith in Him, not to judge them on their past. Our hearts should be in line with the mission of God on setting the captives free, bringing grace and redemption to the story of the broken, and rejoicing with all of heaven when the sinner becomes a child of God! Are you postured to rejoice when the prodigal returns or are you more prone to question and to judge?

Welcome to our new series, Sent: Living into the Missio Dei. Pastor Ben teaches on God's story from Genesis to Revelation and how we are a part of it. We exist to glorify Him, dwell with Him, and enjoy Him; as we live on mission, empowered by the Holy Spirit to live out the gospel in word and deed. Are you making yourself available to live into God's mission?

Happy Resurrection Sunday! We celebrate together our risen King and Savior as we journey through the last portions of scripture in John. In John 20, we see Jesus appearing to many of the disciples after He is raised from the dead. Pastor Ben points out the beautiful picture of Jesus meeting people where they are at in their response coming out of Christ's death. Mary was in her grief, the disciples were living in fear, and Thomas was living in doubt; yet, Jesus revealed Himself to all of them and met them in their various responses and circumstances. How amazing it is to know that Jesus still does that for us today!

Pastor Dave teaches from John 17:20-26, on Jesus' prayer for the believers to become "ONE", unified just as the Father and Son are one; that the gospel message may go forth and bring the world to believe in Jesus, the Savior.

Pastor Ben teaches from John 17, when Jesus prays over the disciples. We take a look into the heart of Jesus as He prays to the Father for the disciple's protection and unity. He knows the troubles the disciples will face ahead; but how encouraging it must have been for them to hear Jesus praying for their strength, unity, and sanctification. This is a powerful example for us to follow, praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ how Jesus prayed over the disciples.

Pastors Britni and Dave Dooley preach on the last portion of John chapter 16, where Jesus tells His disciples that He will be going away for awhile; that meaning His death on the cross. But that they will see Him again, meaning the resurrection. He was encouraging the disciples not to lose heart in their time of grief that would come. But that they would have joy that would remain in Christ Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit to come. We go through seasons of hardship and grief. Jesus knows and cares for us deeply during those times. But He also promises us peace and joy through Him. Put your hope and trust in the Lord today!

Week 8 through our series, His Finest Hour| The Gospel of John, brings us to John 16. Pastor Dave teaches on the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and guide that Jesus sent to us, to lead us into truth. We then had the joy and privilege to live into this as a church body, as parents were dedicating children to the Lord and others were being baptized as they have made professions of faith. Through the power of the Holy Spirit leading us, we can stand strong and shed light on the gospel truth for all the world to see and hear!

Pastor Ben teaches a very convicting sermon from John 15:18-26. Jesus says we will be hated because the world hated Him first. No one likes to be rejected; yet, as Christians when we stand up for the Gospel, we may very well be rejected. Are you willing to face this to spread the gospel truth?