Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene

The command we received from Peter is to “…set Christ apart as holy…” (1 Peter 3:15). How am I supposed to do that? Isn’t God already holy? Sermon Title: Making God Holy Date: 26.05.10 Sermon Text: 1 Peter 3:15 Here’s the link to the audio of the sermon: ( Here’s the link to the video of the sermon: ( May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

As a child I often heard “Do you want to have strong bones and teeth? Then, drink your milk.” Now, as a mature Christian, I tell people the same thing—but with a different outcome in mind. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

Pastor Hunter Mizar is the District Superintendent of the Alaska District of the Church of the Nazarene. He has served in that capacity for a year. In today’s service, Pastor Hunter shares his personal testimony of God’s redemption of not only Pastor Hunter but his family. It is a powerful story of God’s faithfulness. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

When did you first come to believe in Jesus? How did it come about for you? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

How did you learn that Jesus loves you and desires to have a good relationship with you? Someone told you, of course. In the same way, you now have a responsibility to share that good news with someone else. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

What do bunnies and eggs and candy and baskets have to do with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Listen to Pastor Bob’s sermon to find out. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

Judas was one of the 12 apostles. He was one of Jesus’ closest followers. He had access to the intimate times of teaching. How could a person who was that close to Jesus end up betraying him? Join us as we examine what went wrong. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

The Apostle Paul wrote, “…if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” (1 Corinthians 15:14). Some scholars say that belief in the resurrection is the most important facet of our Christian faith. Can you explain what resurrection is? If not, what does that say about your faith? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

“So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David from that day on” (1 Samuel 16:13). May God so anoint each of us with his Spirit. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

What is worship? You won’t get a clear answer to that question by listening to this sermon. But, if you want a sermon that will challenge you in your thinking about what worship is, this is the sermon for you! May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

“Creation was a great work of God, but it only cost (God) his breath…But when it came to our salvation, he had to give more than his breath, he had to give his blood. We were purchased by that precious blood.” (Herbert Lockyer) May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

“The essence of temptation is the invitation to live independently of God.” (Neil Anderson) May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

In the New Living Translation of the Bible, Hebrews 12:14 says, “…work at living a holy life…” How do you do that? Surely, one doesn’t have to follow a checklist of “Do’s & Don’ts”. So, how does one “work at living a holy life”? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

How does the story of Betsy Ross sewing the American flag relate to Psalm 95? Listen and learn. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

During today’s children’s sermon, Pastor Bob asked the children what would happen if everyone refused to follow the same rules. One child announced, “CHAOS!” (And, the congregation laughed.) There is great truth in that child’s answer. Without rules chaos will occur. So, rules are necessary, right? If that’s the case, then why do so many people refuse to follow the rules? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

It’s easy to say you trust God. It’s something else when you actually have to trust God. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Today, due to extremely cold temperatures (-40F to -50F), our congregation size was only six people. But, God showed up in a powerful way and warmed our hearts. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Hebrews 13:2 instructs, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” What is an angel? What do they look like? How would one know if they were in the presence of an angel? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

If someone challenged you saying that your Christmas nativity scene is not biblical could you defend it against that claim? Is the nativity scene biblical? Or, is it without basis in scripture (like all of the other Christmas traditions that we hand down from generation to generation)? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

It's the first Sunday of Advent. What a week this has been! And, what an awesome, awesome God we serve!!! May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

What do we celebrate on Christ the King Sunday? You don’t know? Shame on your pastor and Christian mentors! May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis.

There is no cure for death. Jesus said to believe; so, Jairus must have believed, right? Can you imagine the waves of hopeless that must have washed against his faith as they hurried on to his house? You can believe while there is still life, but can you believe when life has gone? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis.

When Jesus declared over Zacchaeus that salvation had come to his house what did he mean? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis.

What do a urinal, a tower of blocks, and a three-legged stool have to do with receiving honor and glory? Listen to today’s sermon to find out. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Genesis.

Shakespeare said that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. In other words, names don’t hold a lot of meaning. However, the Bible seems to have something quite different to say about names. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

The will of the Lord is to give thanks always and for everything (Ephesians 5:17). Really?!? Always?!? Regardless of the situation?!? Thats not easy. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

According to Luke 17:5-6, the size of your faith doesn’t matter as much as the quality of your faith. But, what “qualities” of my faith need to be “increased”? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Respond to this statement: “Intercession means standing in the middle—like a bridge—and asking God to help someone else.” May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

When you are facing a tough situation how do you make the right choice? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

What is your drink of choice? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Does God give you a choice to accept a calling? Or, do you just have to accept what you are given? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

If you were asked to come to the bedside of a dying person, what scripture passage would you read to them? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 **********

Foolish is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God. May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

If a person who was new to the faith asked you to teach them how to pray, what would you say to them? May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291

Tetelestai means more than just ‘It is finished.' It means ‘I did exactly what I set out to do.’ May God bless you as you engage in worship. If you would be so kind, please let us know how this message impacted your faith. If you have any questions or would like to speak directly with Pastor Bob, please reach out to us. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291