Sunday, December 30, 2007

Special Guest - Mounir Hanna

Mounir and Mary Hanna are members of Springfield Church where their son John is the pastor and their other son James and his wife Tonya are also active members. After earning his law degree in Egypt, Mounir will celebrate 40 years of living in the U.S. in 2008. Having come to the U.S. not knowing a single person and with only $100 in his pocket, you will be inspired by his story of God’s amazing faithfulness and goodness!

Sunday, December 23, 2007 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Signs of Christmas"

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger

Luke 2:12-20

Sunday, December 16, 2007 - Third Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Deregulating Christmas"

Jesus Christ, the hope of the entire world, came to redeem all people, in every situation, in all places!

Luke 2:8-11

Sunday, December 9, 2007 - Second Sunday of Advent

Special Guest - Tessa Phillips

Tessa is the Ministry Facilitator for the Border Initiative, a ministry focusing on the mobilization of the Church of the Nazarene in northern Mexico through church growth and development, church planting, the training and preparation of laymen, leaders and pastors, and the organization and planning of mission teams serving in Mexico

Sunday, December 2, 2007 - First Sunday of Advent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Deglamorizing Christmas"

The coming of Jesus into our world was set in the context of real life hardships and difficult circumstances

Luke 2:1-7

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Atheism - Hope for the Unbeliever"

The love and grace of God extends to all people, even to those who reject God as we as we conclude our Answering Atheism sermon series

Ecclesiastes 9:4-6

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Atheism - Getting the Facts Straight"

In an attempt to make their point that there is no God, atheists have attempted to discredit and debunk the Bible as we continue our Answering Atheism sermon series

II Samuel 22:31-33

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Atheism - Common Ground"

Surprisingly, and probably to the dismay of some, if we listen to the objections raised by atheists, we agree on certain issues as we continue our Answering Atheism sermon series

Matthew 5:21-24; 27-28; 31-48

Sunday, November 4, 2007 (PM service)

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life and Doctrine - A Postmodern Quest for Authenticity"

What good is doctrine if the life we live doesn’t reflect what we believe?

I Timothy 4:16

Sunday, November 4, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Atheism - The Proselytizing of Nothingness"

The uprising surge of atheism today is seeking to proselytize an ideology grounded in no moral foundation as we continue our Answering Atheism sermon series

Deuteronomy 32:1-6

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Atheism - Who’s Fooling Who?"

The belief that there is no God is becoming increasingly popular and more commonly accepted today especially among younger people as we begin our Answering Atheism sermon series

Psalm 14:1; 53:1

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Special Guest - Dr. Jim Healy

Dr. Jim Healy is District Superintendent of the Oregon Pacific District of the Church of the Nazarene, overseeing nearly 80 churches across western and central Oregon

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Making a Difference for Christ - Use Me!"

Jesus has a way of using us to bless the lives of others if only we make ourselves fully available to Him

Luke 9:1-6

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Making a Difference for Christ - Why Me?"

As God’s people embody the ministry of Jesus, Christ is revealed to an increasingly secular and skeptical society

Acts 13:47-49

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Making a Difference for Christ - Who? Me?"

Feel undeserving and unworthy to ever be used of God? You are exactly who God is looking for!

Exodus 3:7-12

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"The Difference Christ Makes - I Need More of Him in My Life"

John the Baptist said it perfectly when he said, "He (Christ) must increase, but I must decrease."

John 3:22-30

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"The Difference Christ Makes - I Just Want to be Where He Is"

Just as a deer pants for streams of water (Psalm 42:1), we long to be where Christ is

Acts 4:5-13

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"The Difference Christ Makes - I Don’t Want to be Who I Am"

The presence of Jesus in our lives replaces our sinfulness with the very glory of Christ

I Timothy 1:8-17

Sunday, September 2, 2007

IN CONCERT - Bobbie Frye

We welcome back to our church Bobbie Frye, as featured at the Bear Valley Music Festival and the PBS Broadcasting Network. Formally a Las Vegas entertainer, Bobbie shares the testimony of her journey from pain, addiction, and despair back to the saving arms of God!

Sunday, August 26, 2007

2007 VBS "FUN IN THE SUN" CHILDREN’S SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Our children’s ministry shares with us their exciting summer adventures from their seven week adventures in Tumbleweed Gulch where God’s love changes everything!

Sunday, August 19, 2007

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 - "If I Use It, Will I Lose It?"

Hebrews 5:11-14

Sunday, August 12, 2007

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 the Unpardonable Sin?"

Matthew 12:31-32; Mark 3:28-29

Sunday, August 5, 2007

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 - "Peter, Paul and...Larry???"

Ephesians 4:11-13

Sunday, July 29, 2007

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 Baptism with the Holy Spirit?"

Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4

Sunday, July 22, 2007

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 - "Hold Your Horses?"

Joshua 11:1-23

Sunday, July 15, 2007

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 Perfection Possible?"

Matthew 5:43-48; 19:16-22

Sunday, July 8, 2007

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 Am I Doing Here?"

Matthew 2:13-23

Sunday, July 1, 2007

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 Jesus Coming Back?" (part 2, The Rapture)

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Sunday, June 24, 2007

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 Jesus Coming Back?" (part 1, The Second Coming)

Revelation 1:7; 19:11-16; 22:12

Sunday, June 17, 2007 - Father’s Day

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 - "Who Does God Love?"

Jeremiah 31:3

Sunday, June 10, 2007 - Children’s Day

We highlight The Promise Kidz of the Springfield First Church of the Nazarene on this very special day! Our kids will help lead worship, participate in the service and share through a special video presentation what God is doing in their lives! Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me," and so kids are very important to us!

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Speaker - Rev. Chuck Buster

Rev. Buster is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and he and his wife Eunice are members of the Springfield First Church of the Nazarene

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Dressed for Victory - The Sword of the Spirit"

If the world dresses for success, God’s people dress for victory as we take a close look at each piece of the armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-18; Hebrews 4:12

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Dressed for Victory - The Helmet of Salvation"

If the world dresses for success, God’s people dress for victory as we take a close look at each piece of the armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-18; I Thessalonians 5:8

Sunday, May 13, 2007 - Mother’s Day

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Dressed for Victory - The Shield of Faith"

If the world dresses for success, God’s people dress for victory as we take a close look at each piece of the armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-18; I Peter 1:5

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Dressed for Victory - The Shoes of Peace"

If the world dresses for success, God’s people dress for victory as we take a close look at each piece of the armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-18; Isaiah 52:7

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Dressed for Victory - The Body Armor of Righteousness"

If the world dresses for success, God’s people dress for victory as we take a close look at each piece of the armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-18; Isaiah 59:17

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Dressed for Victory - The Belt of Truth"

If the world dresses for success, God’s people dress for victory as we take a close look at each piece of the armor of God

Ephesians 6:13-18; Psalm 40:11

Sunday, April 15, 2007 - Faith Promise Sunday

Pastor Paul Gross

Pastor Paul will be sharing about his recent mission trip to Mexico and how we can continue to play a vital role in supporting the work of Nazarene missions around the world

Sunday, April 8, 2007 - Easter Sunday

Pastor John M. Hanna

"The Gospel Unplugged"

What would happen if we reclaimed the very heart of the Gospel message by stripping it of all the bells and whistles of what contemporary Christianity has become?

Acts 13:26-38

Sunday, April 1, 2007 - Palm Sunday

Special Children’s Ministry Presentation - Petra Cotton’s Tale

Petra Cotton’s Tale is a heartwarming story of loyalty and forgiveness in spite of betrayal. You will enjoy this special Easter presentation by The Promise Kids of the Springfield First Church of the Nazarene.

Sunday, March 25, 2007 - Fifth Sunday of Lent

Special Presention - MOST

MOST is an Academy Award nominated modern day parable. This 33 minute film is a powerful and life changing movie that tells the story of a close relationship between a father and son. In the spirit of The Passion of the Christ and The Chronicles of Narnia, you will come to more fully appreciate the redemptive love that God through Jesus Christ has for us. [Licensed for public viewing].

Sunday, March 18, 2007 - Fourth Sunday of Lent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"No More Dark Places"

Because of the light of God’s Word, we are no longer in the dark concerning God’s will and direction for our lives

Psalm 119:105

Sunday, March 11, 2007 - Third Sunday of Lent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Nourished by the Word"

We do real well when it comes to feeding our physical bodies, but what about feeding our spirit?

Matthew 4:1-4

Sunday, March 4, 2007 - Second Sunday of Lent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Divine Blessings"

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

Job 42:10-17

Sunday, February 25, 2007 - First Sunday of Lent

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Prophetic Voices"

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

Job 36:1-12

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Unavoidable Disappointments"

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

Job 29:1-30:1a

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Significant Questions"

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

Job 14:14a; 21:7, 15; 31:14

Sunday, February 4, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Contentious Relationships"

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

Job 4:5-9; 8:5-6; 11:13-20; 16:1-5

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Doubtful Misgivings"

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

Job 3:1-5, 11-26

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Cruel Sufferings"

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

Job 2:1-13

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Unexpected Calamities"

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

Job 1:13-22

Sunday, January 7, 2007

Pastor John M. Hanna

"Life Has Its Unseen Battles"

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

Job 1:6-12