Napoleon Church Of The Nazarene

We welcome our newest Pastor, Dave Dooley, to bring us into week 5 of our Colossians series. He takes us through chapter 2:6-15, where Paul is encouraging the church to be rooted in Christ, built up by Him, and to be strengthened in faith just as we were taught. Pastor Dave reminds us that our changed life in Christ is all through the divine workings of Him in us and not of ourselves. Remembering that we have received Christ and are continually alive in Him, we can have an overwhelming response of gratitude.

Pastor Justin teaches from Colossians 2:1-5 in week 4 of our study through Colossians. Justin teaches on Paul's words about the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge that are found in Christ. In knowing Jesus and seeing the world how He sees it, we can have victory.

Pastor Justin ends chapter 1 of Colossians teaching through verses 24-29; where Paul talks about rejoicing in his suffering. Pastor Justin teaches us through Paul's example how we can have victory in the midsts of trials. Christians are called to have strength, endurance, patience, stability and steadfastness all through the power of God by daily living in His presence.

We have the privilege of inviting guest speaker and pastor, Eric Smith, to come share with us the impact that Christians are making in Germany with the organization, Church in Action. Hear his story and the lives that are being changed by Christ all over his community. We hope you are encouraged to do the same in your own communities. If you would like to help support Pastor Eric and the Church in Action mission, you can find more information at churchinaction.com/support-eric

We start a new sermon series, studying the book of Colossians. Pastor Justin starts in Chapter 1 and takes us through verses 1-14. He takes us through an over view of Colossians and how it is aimed at filling the heart and changing the mind, in order to keep our hands and feet moving. We must recognize that as Christians, we have an impact on the world around us. We must encourage one another to live out of the overflow of our faith!

We end our sermon series, "Found Family", praying over and encouraging our 2023 graduates. Pastor Justin takes us through Acts 1 and reminding us of the importance of waiting upon the Lord and the movement of the Holy Spirit. We are to be following the plans of the Lord through waiting and listening to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and not depending on our own understanding.

We are in week 4 of our sermon series, Found Family, where Pastor Ben teaches on the power of prayer in the family of God. He teaches how were can better pray through the acronym..... A.C.T.S. Adoration & Worship Confession & Repentance Thanksgiving & Gratitude Supplication & Petition

Pastor Justin continues in week 3 of our series, Found Family. We go through Mark 3:31-35 when Jesus asks, "who are my mother and my brothers?" Pastor Justin looks at Jesus' response and we are taught how to find those who are in the family of God and reflect on our owns lives if we are indeed reflecting that we belong to Christ.

Our N2 youth group take over the Sunday Service from greeting to preaching; as they show what the Lord has been doing in the hearts and lives of this young generation. You will be encouraged as you hear our youth preach the Word and lead the church into a time of worship!

We are in week 2 of our series, "Found Family". Pastor Ben teaches from Romans 12 and how as the body of Christ, God created us with different gifts and abilities to be used for the Kingdom. How are you using your gifts to help the body of Christ?

Our new series, "Found Family", starts with teaching from Acts 2. Pastor Justin talks about unity and the building blocks to creating unity in the body of Christ.

We wrap up the gospel of Luke on Resurrection Sunday! Pastor Ben draws us to reflect on the journey through Luke as we discovered our roles as reconciled sons and daughters of the King. As he teaches through chapter 24, we discover the reality, the revelation, and mystery of our faith and we are then encouraged to respond by sharing the gospel to the world around us.

Justin Braun teaches from Luke Chapter 21. He talks about the end times and how we are to be looking upward as we see the signs in our generation. Our witness during times of trying circumstances can lead others to Jesus.

Pastor Justin continues teaching from Luke in chapter 19; talking the story of Zacchaeus. He points out how Zacchaeus' behavior is very much of the kingdom mindset in having faith like a child when it comes to approaching Jesus. We are encouraged and reminded to seek Jesus with vigor, receive Jesus with gladness, and to share abundantly. How are you approaching Jesus today?

Pastor Ben Hartford continues our series on the book of Luke in chapter 17. He hits on verses 5 & 6 when the disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith. These two verses challenge us to take a look at our own faith. What is faith and what does real authentic faith look like?

We are excited to announce that Pastor Ben Hartford will be residing as head pastor of the Napoleon Church of the Nazarene. Listen in as we hold a special installation service and celebrate what God is doing in the life of the church.

Pastor Ben teaches from Luke Chapter 15 on the parable of the prodigal son. He makes it a point not just to look at the son who was lost but now found, but to also look at the older brother's response in all of this. Both showing us how we can be either self centered or self righteous, but yet the Father's love is clearly seen in how the father in this parable responds to both his sons.

Pastor Justin Braun teaches from Luke 14 with the parable of the great banquet. We are encouraged to give of ourselves, risk the urgency, and find the presence of God as we continue to be the light and step out in obedience to God's call on our lives.

Pastor Justin Braun continues on in the book of Luke. We are in chapter 12, where Jesus reveals multiple things like, being on your guard against hypocrisy, to fear the Lord above all else, and not worry about your physical circumstances. All in all, revealing to us as the church to rid ourselves of the world's circumstantial view and start living in the spiritual reality.

Pastor Ben teaches from Luke chapter 10 about the Good Samaritan. We are challenged to think about who our neighbors are and how we can show compassion to them even if they are different than us, the same as us, or might have brought hardship onto to themselves. Can we love how Jesus loves?