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By: Dr. Stan Toler Luke 23:26-46 Former General Superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene, the late Dr. Stan Toler, was known for writing many excellent books on leadership and ministry. However, he was also known for his gifted preaching. Today, we offer one of the outlines he used to preach on a Good Friday... Continue Reading →
By: Freivy Lopez “Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong As Jesus walks to the cross, he has taught us lessons on hospitality, humility, sacrifice, and the new covenant. In his last moments on earth, Jesus begins to use a very clear vocabulary with his disciples, proving that Jesus knows exactly how he is going to spend the next few hours.... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong The day called Maundy Thursday is a day when we commemorate the Last Supper of the Lord. The story can be found in Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26 and Luke 22:7-23. The beliefs that we have as evangelicals differ from the beliefs of Catholics, and it is worth understanding the contrasts. The... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Emily Armstrong Lent culminates with Holy Week when we contemplate the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. In the coming days, we will focus on the main events that happened in the life of Jesus. Jesus has spent some years ministering on earth. The Bible records his miracles and his relationships with both... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Dr. Andrés E. Hernández In an article written for Holiness Today, Rob L. Staples[1] points out that in the past some evangelical churches rejected the observance of Lent. However, many of those churches, including Churches of the Nazarene, are rediscovering how certain aspects of the Christian tradition help us refocus on the... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Yeri Nieto I Corinthians 15:20-26 When the warrior Joshua began his ministry as leader of the Hebrew people, God spoke to him and expressed one of the phrases that we repeat most in the church: "Be strong and courageous." But if we read Joshua 1:1-9 we notice that this request was made because... Continue Reading →
By: Josué Villatoro One had a spectacular future ahead of him; the other lived in luxury, full of success and glory. One was the heir to a business empire, the other the most important king of the moment. Despite this, neither of them made good choices, and what seemed to be a destiny full of... Continue Reading →
By: Rev. Yeri Nieto Luke 24:13-35 Two of Jesus' disciples, instead of staying in Jerusalem, had decided to drift away from the community. It was the most logical thing for them, because when sadness encompasses your whole soul, you don't have many options. Typically, you flee the place that causes you pain. And their pain... Continue Reading →
Whenever the Israelites experienced a season where God did something momentous in their midst, they sang a new song. Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of His faithful people. (Psalm 149:1) As the people of God on this Resurrection Sunday, we prepare to celebrate the new life that Jesus brings... Continue Reading →
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