Sunday, December 31, 2006 - New Years Eve

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Great Times"

What the life experiences of Job teach us about trusting in the Lord throughout our journey of life

Job 1:1-5

Sunday, December 24, 2006 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Christmas in a Word - Believe"

Using the most well known verse in all the Bible, John 3:16, we look at the three words that best sum up the true essence of Christmas

John 6:28-29

Sunday, December 17, 2006 - Third Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Christmas in a Word - Giving”

Using the most well known verse in all the Bible, John 3:16, we look at the three words that best sum up the true essence of Christmas

Matthew 2:1-2, 7-11

Sunday, December 10, 2006 - Second Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Christmas in a Word - Love”

Using the most well known verse in all the Bible, John 3:16, we look at the three words that best sum up the true essence of Christmas

Titus 3:4-7

Sunday, December 3, 2006 - First Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

“The Lord Our Righteousness”

Jesus the Messiah, the fulfillment of the promise of God, came to bring us restoration, redemption, and righteousness

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Unto the King Eternal”

All praise, glory, and honor belong to the Alpha and Omega, the One who was, and is, and is to come!

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“A Magnificat Way to Pray”

What would happen if our prayers became more than just “Give me, Lord ” and “Help me, Jesus”?

I Samuel 2:1-10

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Special Guests – Missionaries Fernando and Liliana Almeida
The Almeida’s are specialized assignment missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene currently on the South America Region assigned to Argentina

Sunday, November 5, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Sex: Proceed with Holy Caution - Sanctifying our Sexuality"

The answer to all our sexual urges is to sanctify them, to present our very bodies to the Lord as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is our spiritual act of worship. (Note: this series is rated PG for pretty good, however, parental guidance is still encouraged)

I Thessalonians 4:1-8

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Sex: Proceed with Holy Caution - The Pursuit of Blessing”

Perhaps the greatest irony when it comes to sexuality is that the godless pursue tantalizing pleasures at the expense of God’s blessings. But as we pursue the righteousness of God, we receive both His blessings and marital delight. (Note: this series is rated PG for pretty good, however, parental guidance is still encouraged)

Proverbs 5:18-20; Hebrews 13:4

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Sex: Proceed with Holy Caution - Taking the Sin Out of Sex”

Sexuality has become reduced to nothing more than a smorgasbord of personal preference and indulgence. We look at what God definitively has to say about His perfect and holy requirements for sexuality. (Note: this series is rated PG for pretty good, however, parental guidance is still encouraged)

Ephesians 4:17-24

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Sex: Proceed with Holy Caution - Reasons to Reason”

Trying to logically think about the morality of sex in the heat of passion is like trying to eat soup with a fork. To begin this sermon series, we discuss why it’s absolutely necessary to intentionally commit ourselves to God’s design for sex. (Note: this series is rated PG for pretty good, however, parental guidance is still encouraged)

Isaiah 1:9-20

Sunday, October 8, 2006

Special Guest - Evangelist Bethany Hull-Somers

Rev. Hull-Somers is an evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene. Her ministry, Resurrections, is committed to inviting people into a deeper relationship with Christ that will transform their lives and the lives of those around them.

Sunday, October 1, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Cheer Up! With God All Things Are Possible!"

Don’t be down, put your hope in God (Psalm 42:5)

Psalm 118:14-16; Luke 1:37

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Cheer Up! God Won’t Give Up On You!"

Don’t be down, put your hope in God (Psalm 42:5)

Matthew 16:17-18; 23

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Cheer Up! God Will Take Care of You!"

Don’t be down, put your hope in God (Psalm 42:5)

Matthew 6:25-32

Sunday, September 3, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Cheer Up! God Knows You and Loves You Anyway!”

Don’t be down, put your hope in God (Psalm 42:5)

Psalm 139:1-4

Sunday, August 27, 2006

IN CONCERT - FAITHFUL

Bobbie Frye and Lydia Cameron are FAITHFUL, Christian music with a mix of contemporary, traditional, gospel, pop, hymns, and worship music.
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Sunday, August 20, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "What Is Truth?"

Psalm 43:3; John 18:38

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "God, Are You Out There?"

John 20:24-29; Hebrews 11:6

Sunday, August 6, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "Is it Possible to Fall Away from God?"

I Timothy 1:18-20; II Peter 3:17-18

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "Should We Care About What’s Going on in the Middle East?"

Luke 21:20-24

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "What’s the Big Deal About Marriage?" (part 2)

Ephesians 5:22-33

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "What's the Big Deal About Marriage?" (part 1)

Genesis 2:15-25

Sunday, July 9, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "Is the Gospel Really For Everyone?"

Matthew 15:21-28; John 3:16

Sunday, July 2, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "Will I Receive What My Heart Desires?"

Psalm 37:4; Romans 1:21-24

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "Is There a Remedy for Evil?"

Psalm 51:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - Father's Day

Pastor John M. Hanna

"A Godly Man is Hard to Find"

I Samuel 9:1-14

A call to all men - "Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things, give heart and soul and mind and strength to serve the King of kings."

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - "What’s Your Ministry?, What’s Your Mission?"

I Corinthians 14:33b-35; I Timothy 2:9-15

Sunday, June 4, 2006 - Pentecost Sunday

Pastor John M. Hanna

“Hmmm, I’ve Always Wondered…?”

Pastor John addresses questions about the Bible from the congregation during this unique summer sermon series.
This week - “What Kind of Disciple Are You?”

Matthew 10:1-4; John 8:31

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Pastor Paul Gross

Pastor Paul is associate pastor of Prayer and Discipleship at the Springfield First Church of the Nazarene

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Holiness in a High Tech World - Tech Support for the Weary”

Isaiah 57:15-21; Matthew 11:28-30

Articulating the concept of personal holiness in today’s high tech world.

Sunday, May 14, 2006 - Mother’s Day

Special Speaker - Renee Hanna

"An Analogy of Motherhood"

Matthew 7:9-11

Lessons about God learned from motherhood followed by an original song by Tim Biggs and Brandon Walker of our worship team - "Just Another Glimpse of Jesus"

Sunday, May 7, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Holiness in a High Tech World - Instant Messaging God"

Psalm 17:6; Jeremiah 29:12-13

Articulating the concept of personal holiness in today’s high tech world.

Sunday, April 30, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Holiness in a High Tech World - Downloading the Holy Spirit"

Micah 3:8; Ephesians 5:18

Articulating the concept of personal holiness in today’s high tech world.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Holiness in a High Tech World - Reformatting Your Hard Drive"

John 13:34-35; Romans 12:1-2

Articulating the concept of personal holiness in today’s high tech world.

Sunday, April 16, 2006 - Easter Sunday

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Can Jesus Really Love Someone Like Me?"

Romans 5:6-11

The thorns, the cross, and the empty tomb all point to the fact that Jesus loves you more than you could ever possibly imagine.

Sunday, April 9, 2006 - Palm Sunday

Pastor John M. Hanna

"A Foolish Sermon"

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Sunday, April 2, 2006

Special Guest - Rev. Terry Medina

Faith Promise Sunday

Faith Promise Sunday with Rev. Terry Medina, Executive Director of RCI (Restoration Community, Incorporated) our Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center in Portland

Sunday, March 26, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"March Gladness"

Psalm 100:1-5

There’s a whole lot more excitement going on in God’s courts than any basketball court

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Forgiving Yourself"

1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, He [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness"

If God can and does forgive us, why is it so difficult to forgive ourselves?

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Special Guests - Ken and Martha Winkelman

"Thinking About Heaven"

When our two granddaughters died it caused us to think and ask questions about heaven. This study is a result of our journey in discovering more about heaven.

Sunday, March 5, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Others Genuinely"

Exodus 20:17, "You shall not covet… anything that belongs to your neighbor"

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Truthfulness Vigorously"

Exodus 20:16, "You shall not bear false witness…"

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Integrity Sincerely"

Exodus 20:15, "You shall not steal"

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Your Spouse Faithfully"

Exodus 20:14, "You shall not commit adultery"

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, February 5, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Life Completely"

Exodus 20:13, "You shall not murder"

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Mom and Dad Respectfully"

Exodus 20:12, "Honor your father and your mother..."

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Sundays Religiously"

Exodus 20:8-11, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy."

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Prayer Fervently"

Exodus 20:7, "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God."

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, January 8, 2006

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love Worship Passionately"

Exodus 20:4-6, "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything...

You shall not bow down to [idols] or worship them."

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today

Sunday, January 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Ten Times the Love – Love God Exclusively"

Exodus 20:3, "You shall have no other gods before me."

A study of the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective and their relevance to our lives today