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In this series, you will think your way back into the world of Jesus and the disciples with new understanding of the message and purpose of Jesus Christ. This series of live presentations was recorded in Dr. Parrott’s Bible Class in February and March, 2012. The Way to the Cross
Names of Jesus with Dr Richard Parrott_MP3 128K This reading and choir number were presented on the final Sunday of Dr. Gary Henecke’s pastorate of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene. The reading and choir music share the name of Jesus through the 66 books of the Bible.
The year 2012 will be a challenging year: At the Sunday School class party a few weeks ago, we shared prayer requests for the new year. In jest, I said, “My prayer is that I hope the Mayan’s are wrong.” The calendar “ends” on December 21, 2012. No doubt in
Some years ago, I ran across a wonderful story in the setting of a little church in Southeast Asia. An unusual member of the church was an old woman who was given to visions. The pastor was skeptical. Every few weeks, the old woman would report to the pastor, “Jesus
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“The service had a different feel to it,” that is what my pastor friend told me. When my friend reached the end of his message, he said, “I sense that there are several people here today who have a desperate need for God in your life. If you’d like to
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You have listened to one side of a conversation and wondered, “Where did that come from?” I remember hearing one side of a cell phone exchange that went something like this, “You cannot be right… (silence)… If that is true, I won’t be involved… (silence)… that’s enough; I quit.” I
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Many years ago I was at a gathering of a small group of friends who were sharing a quiet Christmas celebration. We were in a sentimental mood and openly shared favorite Christmas memories. A friend of mine, Hugh Schmelzenbach, shared his memory, which I have never forgotten. The Story of Three
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We are blessed that My Soul Purpose is featured on the following three, Church of the Nazarene, websites. Each site has a featured article on the book. The book and workbook have been a labor of suffering and compassion. My goal in writing the book was to give practical guidance
We pray for those suffering from the storms in the midwest. This week our church sent a team to Alabama to help with clean-up, to Haiti to help with rebuilding, and our prayers are with the people of the midwest. Across from our church, where a tornado destroyed Nashville a
Years ago I heard Bill Hybels speak on Robert Schuller’s “Hour of Power.” The occasion was the Sunday Morning service at the end of a pastor’s conference. Pastor Hybel’s words rang true then and now for ALL ministry leaders. Bill Hybels on “Leading a Church” I believe that the church
