Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org Connect to Hope Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:46:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene 2010 reynazoffice@reynaz.org (Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene) reynazoffice@reynaz.org (Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene) 1440 http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org 144 144 Connect to Hope Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene reynazoffice@reynaz.org no no Carbon Copy — Public http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/carbon-copy-private-2/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/carbon-copy-private-2/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:15:20 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1696 Scripture: 1 John 2:6

1. The unseen life

2. The public life

Our Father wants us to reach the lost
Our Father wants us to build the found

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/carbon-copy-private-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Scripture: 1 John 2:6 1. The unseen life 2. The public life Our Father wants us to reach the lost Our Father wants us to build the found Scripture: 1 John 2:6 1. The unseen life 2. The public life Our Father wants us to reach the lost Our Father wants us to build the found podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no Carbon Copy — The Unseen Life of Jesus http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/carbon-copy-private/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/carbon-copy-private/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:14:07 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1693 Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Key thought: Living like Jesus publicly starts with living like Jesus privately.

Get away and get alone with God.

1. Make time with God a priority

2. Intentionally eliminate distractions

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/carbon-copy-private/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Scripture: 1 John 2:6 Key thought: Living like Jesus publicly starts with living like Jesus privately. Get away and get alone with God. 1. Make time with God a priority 2. Intentionally eliminate distractions Scripture: 1 John 2:6 Key thought: Living like Jesus publicly starts with living like Jesus privately. Get away and get alone with God. 1. Make time with God a priority 2. Intentionally eliminate distractions podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no Connecting to Hope http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/connecting-to-hope/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2012/01/connecting-to-hope/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:23:13 +0000 Pastor Marty http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1684 As we move into 2012 I am more than ever convinced of something.   “New Year, Same Message!”  As we move into this new year the message must continue to be the same.  Reynoldsburg  Church of the Nazarene must be committed now more than ever to our mission of “helping all people become passionate followers of Jesus Christ.”  Our corporate vision is that of “connecting people to the true hope found in Jesus Christ.”  Our leadership, including pastors, administration and boards, as well as every teacher, worker and attender must understand that we are about the business of God’s mission and vision for our church.  Everything else is a distraction to the purpose God has planted His church here for.

In the future, this blog will be dedicated to ongoing stories of those who are being led to Jesus Christ by our church family.  Stories like that of Bob Darst, uncle to Sherri Stiers and Catrina Crabtree, who was recently diagnosed with stage four liver cancer.  Matt walls went to visit him with the intention of sharing the plan of salvation with him.  On January 1st Bob Darst prayed the sinners prayer and officially connected to the true hope found in Jesus Christ.  Amazing!  On Wednesday, January 4th, Bob Darst closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven.  Wonder where he would be spending eternity if someone hadn’t taken the time to share the Gospel with him?

If you have any new stories of people connected to our church accepting Christ please contact me. 

See You Soon!

Pastor Marty

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Matthew 1:18-25

Survival tips for unexpected Challenges

1) Expect plans to be interrupted. Matthew 1:18; 19; James 4:13-14

2) Get God’s Take on the interruption. Matthew 1:20-21

What to do when plans are interrupted:

  • Prayer
  • Perspective
  • Providence 

Life’s interruptions…At Christmas

You’ve designed the perfect plan for the Christmas holiday: the tree, the presents, the mistletoe, the parties.  But then it happens. Life brings your plans to a screeching halt.  So now what do you?  What will it take to make it over the speed bumps at Christmas?

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/12/lifes-interruptions-at-christmas/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Life’s Interruptions . . .at Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Survival tips for unexpected Challenges 1) Expect plans to be interrupted. Matthew 1:18; 19; James 4:13-14 2) Get God’s Take on the interruption. Matthew 1:20-21 What to do when plans are interr[...] Life’s Interruptions . . .at Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Survival tips for unexpected Challenges 1) Expect plans to be interrupted. Matthew 1:18; 19; James 4:13-14 2) Get God’s Take on the interruption. Matthew 1:20-21 What to do when plans are interrupted: Prayer Perspective Providence  Life’s interruptions…At Christmas You’ve designed the perfect plan for the Christmas holiday: the tree, the presents, the mistletoe, the parties.  But then it happens. Life brings your plans to a screeching halt.  So now what do you?  What will it take to make it over the speed bumps at Christmas? podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no Sermon Series: Weird Way To Save The World http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series-weird-way-to-save-the-world/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series-weird-way-to-save-the-world/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:25:10 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1670 weird way to save the world

Matthew 7:13-14

Two views of God:

1) Religion:  Man’s
normal attempt to reach God.

          Religion
leads to:

  • Pride
  • Despair

2) Christ: God’s weird way to reach man.

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series-weird-way-to-save-the-world/feed/ 0 0:00:01 weird way to save the world Matthew 7:13-14 Two views of God: 1) Religion:  Man’s normal attempt to reach God.           Religion leads to: Pride Despair 2) Christ: God’s weird way to reach man. weird way to save the world Matthew 7:13-14 Two views of God: 1) Religion:  Man’s normal attempt to reach God.           Religion leads to: Pride Despair 2) Christ: God’s weird way to reach man. podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no Sermon Series Weird: Weird Desires http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series-weird-weird-desires/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series-weird-weird-desires/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:59:24 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1665 Normal People…

Want what they want now not later. Luke 15:12

Trade the ultimate for the immediate. Genesis 25:29-32

Weird people…

Know later is often better than now. Proverbs 16:32

Seek God until His desires become their desires. Galatians 5:16-17

 “weird Desires”

How many of you have recently said or done something  in order to give into your selfish desires?  The world says this is normal.  The scriptures tell us to delight in the Lord    and He will give us brand new desires. The world calls this weird.

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series-weird-weird-desires/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Normal People… Want what they want now not later. Luke 15:12 Trade the ultimate for the immediate. Genesis 25:29-32 Weird people… Know later is often better than now. Proverbs 16:32 Seek God until His desires become their desires. Galatians 5:16-17 [...] Normal People… Want what they want now not later. Luke 15:12 Trade the ultimate for the immediate. Genesis 25:29-32 Weird people… Know later is often better than now. Proverbs 16:32 Seek God until His desires become their desires. Galatians 5:16-17  “weird Desires” How many of you have recently said or done something  in order to give into your selfish desires?  The world says this is normal.  The scriptures tell us to delight in the Lord    and He will give us brand new desires. The world calls this weird. podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no Sermon Series Weird: Weird in a ‘god’ Way http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:58:32 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1656 Week 1:

“Weird in a ‘god’ Way”

Matthew 7:13-14

  • If you want what normal people have, do what normal people do.
  • If you want what few people have, do what few people do.

Weird people:

  • Don’t think like normal people do. Romans 12:2
  • Don’t live like normal people do. 1 Peter 2:11-12

“weird in a god way”

These days, it’s normal to deal with being ooverwhelmed, rushed, stressed, broke, or in a bad relationship. It’s normal to live without purpose and direction, or to work for a paycheck in a job you don’t like. Maybe it’s time to shake things up. Join us as we explore life beyond normal in our new series, “WEIRD”.

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/sermon-series/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Week 1: “Weird in a ‘god’ Way” Matthew 7:13-14 If you want what normal people have, do what normal people do. If you want what few people have, do what few people do. Weird people: Don’t think like normal people do. Romans 12:2 Don’t live l[...] Week 1: “Weird in a ‘god’ Way” Matthew 7:13-14 If you want what normal people have, do what normal people do. If you want what few people have, do what few people do. Weird people: Don’t think like normal people do. Romans 12:2 Don’t live like normal people do. 1 Peter 2:11-12 “weird in a god way” These days, it’s normal to deal with being ooverwhelmed, rushed, stressed, broke, or in a bad relationship. It’s normal to live without purpose and direction, or to work for a paycheck in a job you don’t like. Maybe it’s time to shake things up. Join us as we explore life beyond normal in our new series, “WEIRD”. podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no Living It http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/living-it-2/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/living-it-2/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:28:32 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1649 Living It

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

  1. Stand Firm in one spirit.
  2. Strive together with one mind.
  3. Count suffering as a privilege.
]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/living-it-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Living It Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28 Stand Firm in one spirit. Strive together with one mind. Count suffering as a privilege. Living It Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28 Stand Firm in one spirit. Strive together with one mind. Count suffering as a privilege. podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no “Living It” http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/living-it/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/living-it/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:05:18 +0000 Pastor Marty http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1639 Just watched the end of the movie “Saving Private Ryan” and I must admit it brought me to tears.  The movie is set in France during WWII.  The defense department receives notice that a family currently has four sons serving in the war.  Three of those brothers have been killed.. Their fourth son is somewhere in France.  The army decides that no mother should suffer the tragedy of losing four sons to war.  So they send a team after this last son; Private Ryan.  In the course of saving Private Ryan, the team had to overcome countless obstacles which included the death of many, including their captan, John Miller (Tom Hanks).

The movie ends with dying Captain Miller pulling Private Ryan close and breathing his last words “Earn this!”.  In so many words he was telling Ryan that many lives were lost to save his.  He needed to live his life in a way that brought honor to those who sacrificed their life for him.

That reminds me of what the Apostle Paul tells us to do as Christians in Philippians 1:27 when he says “only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ”.  In other words, we know we can’t earn our salvation, but, like Private Ryan, Jesus sacrificed His life to save ours.  We need to live our lives in a way that brings honor to the one who sacrificed His life for us.

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/11/living-it/feed/ 0 Series-God Is: God is Father http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/10/series-god-is-god-is-father/ http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/10/series-god-is-god-is-father/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:51:51 +0000 admin http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/?p=1584 GOD IS . . . FATHER

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 15 

Four attributes of God, the Father… 

1) A Father who disciplines. Hebrews 12:7-11

2)  A patient Father. 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 1:16

3)  A forgiving Father. Ephesians 1:7-8

4)  A loving Father. Luke 15:b; 1 John 3:1

 

“GOD IS… FATHER”

What words would you use to describe the ideal father? Today I want to paint a picture of God’s attributes as our Father.  Regardless of where you are in your relationship with Him, He loves you, is patient with you and wants to draw you to Himself.

]]> http://reynoldsburgchurchofthenazarene.org/2011/10/series-god-is-god-is-father/feed/ 0 0:00:01 GOD IS . . . FATHER Scripture: Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 15  Four attributes of God, the Father…  1) A Father who disciplines. Hebrews 12:7-11 2)  A patient Father. 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 1:16 3)  A forgiving Father. Ephesians 1:7-8 4)  A lo[...] GOD IS . . . FATHER Scripture: Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 15  Four attributes of God, the Father…  1) A Father who disciplines. Hebrews 12:7-11 2)  A patient Father. 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 1:16 3)  A forgiving Father. Ephesians 1:7-8 4)  A loving Father. Luke 15:b; 1 John 3:1   “GOD IS… FATHER” What words would you use to describe the ideal father? Today I want to paint a picture of God’s attributes as our Father.  Regardless of where you are in your relationship with Him, He loves you, is patient with you and wants to draw you to Himself. podcast Reynoldsburg Church of the Nazarene no no