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Are You Really Listening? - November 8, 2009

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"Are You Really Listening?"

Pastor Jon combines several texts of scripture to illustrate the words of James 1:22 (Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourself, do what it says.) From the Israelites in the wilderness to the disciples' treatment of children, we explore the human propensity to look like we're listening--without really being transformed by what we have heard.

To the Other Side of the Tracks - October 25, 2009

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"To the Other Side of the Tracks"

Text: Mark 6-8

Pastor Jon retells Mark 6-8 in broad sweeping strokes, paying particular attention to the geographical movement that Jesus makes. Based on some material by Ray Vanderlaan, this sermon explores the message that Jesus lived out--that the Highway of Holiness was to take the Gospel to the margins and fringes, that because of Jesus, the outsiders were to become insiders, and welcome to the table.

Made Clean from the Inside Out - October 11, 2009

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"Made Clean from the Inside Out"

Text: Mark 7:1-23

Pastor Jon looks at some of the traditions of the Pharisees to help us better understand Jesus' call in Mark 7. As we seek being cleaned from the inside out, we also recognize that it's not about changing people on the outside--but introducing them to the God who can change them on the inside.

Recognizing Jesus - October 4, 2009

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"Recognizing Jesus"

Text: Mark 6:30-56

Our text from Mark 6 shows sequences of events where people either recognized, or failed to recognize, Jesus. We are reminded that Jesus is Jesus--both when things are going well and there's plenty of food, and when the storms are raging. Our inability to recognize Jesus doesn't change His ability to see us and recognize us. Pastor Jon concludes with a challenge that we are to be the representation of Christ to the world around us... that we might be so wrapped up in Him, that people confuse our identity with His.

Buffet Christianity - September 27, 2009

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"Buffet Christianity"

Texts: Mark 6, Amos 7

Pastor Jon takes a look at the question of "Who is Jesus?" By looking at the stories of King Herod & John the Baptist, and Amaziah & Amos, we see the great dangers of elevating ourselves above the Word of God or the Prophet of God. These stories bring us to this conclusion: If God is not Lord of our life all the time, then He's really not Lord of our life at all.

Laodicea: Learning to Rely on God - September 20, 2009

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"Laodicea: Learning to Rely on God"

Text: Revelation 3:14-22

On this special "Homecoming" Sunday, Pastor Jon takes another look at the familiar passage from Revelation chapter 3. Instead of looking at each sentence as a mini-sermon, as we are prone to do, we looked at the letter as a whole unit, inside the context of Laodicean culture, geography, and history.

The Lord's Prayer: For Thine Is... Amen - September 6, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: For Thine Is... Amen"

As we conclude our study of the Lord's Prayer, Pastor Jon reminds us that this prayer requires great faith and confidence, recognizing that God can do these things because it is His Kingdom.

The Lord's Prayer: Deliver Us... - August 23, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Deliver Us..."

We continue our study of the Lord's Prayer through the lens of David and Goliath, recognizing that the battle belongs to the Lord, and only in Him can we find true deliverance.

The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Debts - August 16, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Our Debts"

We continue our study of the Lord's Prayer with a look at what it means to be part of the community defined by forgiveness.

The Lord's Prayer: Our Daily Bread - August 9, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Our Daily Bread"

We continue our study of the Lord's Prayer with a look at what it means to ask for "Our Daily Bread."

The Lord's Prayer: Thy Will be Done - August 2, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Thy Will be Done"

Pastor Jon looks at the story of Jonah to help us understand what it means to pray "Thy Will be Done on earth as it is in Heaven."

The Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come - July 26, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come"

Pastor Jon continues to lead us on our journey through the Lord's Prayer, looking this week at what it means for God's Kingdom to come on earth as it is in Heaven.

The Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name - July 19, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name"

We continue our series in the Lord's Prayer by looking at what it means to pray that God's Name would be made holy in our lives.

The Lord's Prayer: Our Father - July 12, 2009

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"The Lord's Prayer: Our Father"

We begin a series on the Lord's Prayer with a close look at what it means to call God, "Our Father."

I Corinthians 13 - June 21, 2009

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"I Corinthians 13"

Pastor Jon continues this series of familiar passages with a look at "The Love Chapter."

The Lord is my Shepherd - June 14, 2009

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"The Lord is my Shepherd"

Pastor Jon takes a look at the very familiar Shepherd Psalm.

Witnesses: Spirit-empowered Evangelism - May 31, 2009

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"Witnesses: Spirit-empowered Evangelism"

Pentecost 2009 concludes this evangelism series.

Witnesses: God-directed Evangelism - May 17, 2009

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"Witnesses: God-directed Evangelism"

Witnesses: Unstoppable - May 3, 2009

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Witnesses: Unstoppable

Texts: Psalm 23; John 10:11-18; I John 3:16-14; Acts 4:5-20

In our third lesson in the "Witnesses" series, Pastor Jon looks at the response of Peter and John when they are put on trial for healing the crippled man outside the temple. Like an unstoppable force, Peter and John continue to boldly proclaim salvation in the Name of Jesus. May we be as unstoppable as we give witness to what God has done for us.

Witnesses: Silver & Gold - April 26, 2009

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Witnesses: Silver & Gold

Texts: Psalm 84:1-2, 10-12; Luke 24:36-48; I John 3:1-7; Acts 3:1-16

Pastor Jon continues our exploration of the Early Church and what it means to be Jesus' witnesses. Peter and John are not swayed by the crippled man's stated needs, but look to meet his real needs--dignity, respect, the ability to walk, and the knowledge of Jesus. In doing so, not only is the man brought to salvation, but many more are added to their number.

Witnesses: Evidence of the Resurrection - April 19, 2009

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Witnesses: Evidence of the Resurrection

Texts: Psalm 133; John 20:19-31; I John 1:1-2:2; Acts 1:1-11

During this Annual Pastor's Report, Pastor Jon calls the members and friends of the Cape Elizabeth Church of the Nazarene to a year of intentional witnessing--telling others what God has done for you. This is the first in a five-week series on sharing the Good News of the Gospel.

Easter: Walking on the Road - April 12, 2009

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Easter: Walking on the Road

Texts: Psalm 118:1-17; Isaiah 25:6-9; I Corinthians 5:6b-8; Luke 24:13-35; Psalm 23:4

On this Easter Morning, Pastor Jon looks at the journey of the disciples along the Road to Emmaus, and how they went from disbelief and doubt to fully experiencing the resurrected Christ. No matter what road you are on today, the Risen Christ walks with you, desires to be recognized by you, and desires to bring you redemption and grace.

Spring Training: The Poor, Humble, and Afflicted Entry - April 5, 2009

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Spring Training: The Poor, Humble, and Afflicted Entry

Texts: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11; Zechariah 9:9-10

Pastor Jon takes a look at three specific times in the Gospels where Jesus offered us a picture of how the Kingdom of God stands in stark contrast to the kingdom of this world.

Spring Training: A Kernel of Wheat - March 22, 2009

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Spring Training: A Kernel of Wheat

Texts: Psalm 51:7-12; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33; I Corinthians 15:20-23; Romans 8:23; James 1:18

Pastor Jon explores Jesus' teaching during Holy Week, about the Kernel of Wheat that must die and be planted in order to bring forth a great harvest. Listen to how the events of Holy Week and Pentecost may have been superimposed on the traditional Jewish Feast of First Fruits. Consider how we might participate in the spreading of the Gospel through giving of ourselves.