Sermons from 2026

There Is More to Church Than Attending Congregation Notes Text: Ephesians 4:11–13; 1 Peter 4:10–11 Key Thought God did not save me merely to __________. He saved me to __________. 1. Christ Gave Gifts to Build His Church Ephesians 4:11–13 The role of church leaders is to __________ God’s people for ministry. The goal is spiritual __________________, not dependency.…

A Call to Spiritual Awakening Congregational Sermon Notes Anna First Church of the Nazarene Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 6:1–8; Matthew 28:18–20 Main Truth America’s greatest need is not another political movement—it is another spiritual awakening. Revival begins with God’s people. Introduction Key Thought God has blessed our nation with many freedoms, but…

Sermon Notes Made for Life Mark 2:27–28 Main Truth God did not create us for legalism and religious striving. He created us for life-giving relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. Key Text “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.”Mark 2:27–28 (NKJV) Introduction We live in a culture obsessed with…

Anna First Church of the Nazarene Father’s Day Sermon Notes Knowing the Father Through the Son by the Power of the Holy Spirit Main Scripture Matthew 28:18-20 “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Key Truth The Trinity is not merely a doctrine to understand. It is…

CONFRONTING DISCOURAGEMENT Psalm 42:11 “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!” Main Truth Every disciple experience discouragement, but discouragement does not have to control our lives. Through God’s grace, the truth of His Word, and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can…

Jesus Is Not Finished With His Church Sermon Notes Anna First Church of the Nazarene Primary Texts Introduction — The Church Born in Holy Spirit Power Church family, today we gather on the Sunday after Pentecost. Pentecost was not simply a historical event.It was the birth of the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit. Before Pentecost, the disciples were hiding in…

Sermon Notes Pentecost Sunday The Holy Spirit and Entire Sanctification Text: Acts 1–4 Pentecost Sunday Key Thought Nazarene Emphasis on the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit: Primary Scriptures Key Verse Acts 1:8“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” Main Points I. The Holy Spirit Cleanses The disciples needed more Why? Study Scriptures Entire…

Ascension and Pentecost  Waiting in Prayer and Expectation  Text: Acts 1:4–14  Introduction Today, we stand between two defining moments in the life of the Church:  For the disciples, this was a season of waiting.  Jesus had ascended.The Spirit had not yet been poured out.  Yet this waiting was not empty or hopeless. It was filled with: …

Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4, Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Mark 7:11-13, Matthew 15:4, Proverbs 31:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 1:38, 2 Timothy 1:5, Isaiah 66:13

Romans 10:9-15

Psalm 27:4, Psalm 84:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1:14

2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 3:15, Luke 24:27, John 5:39, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:9-11, Joshua 1:8, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:16

Philippians 1:3-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1, 2 Timothy 2:2, Matthew 28:18-20, John 15:5, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Matthew 16:16, John 1 :29, John 20:28, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10