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Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneBroken CrayonsWhat would have happened if Ananias had told God “No” when God asked Ananias to go pray over Paul so that Paul could regain his sight? (Note: The video clip “Now I'm Completely Different (The Chosen Scene)” can be found on YouTube. (https://youtu.be/HRlUdfoSAqA?si=CcjcacgUdb99EFHo)) 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 ongoin...2025-05-1950 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Grace CollisionA Giant Truth + A Great Invitation = A Grace Collision (Note: Pastor Sam Barber of Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, KS, deserves the credit for the equation shown above. (http://mediastorage.cloversites.com/centralchurchofthenazarene/media_player/05-03-15-2nd.mp3)) 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 Ch...2025-05-1250 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMy Church is Full of Poop!When blessings come so does the messiness. 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 2025-05-0550 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneI’ve Got Heartburn AgainDiscerning the will of God is like playing Pictionary. Sometimes you get it right away. Sometime you just don’t. 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 2025-04-271h 15

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Jelly Bean GospelIt’s Resurrection Sunday. It’s not supposed to be about bunnies or chocolate or jelly beans. Is it? 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 2025-04-2135 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Lot Can Happen in 7 DaysJesus, Peter, and Judas—What was going on in their hearts that week? 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 2025-04-1441 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhat Words Are Being Spoken Over You?Words are powerful. What words are you listening to? 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 2025-04-0749 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneNo Fence Sitting Allowed“How well I have learned that there is no fence to sit on between heaven and hell. There is a deep, wide gulf, a chasm, and in that chasm is no place for any man.” (Johnny Cash) May God bless you as you listen. 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...2025-03-3156 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGenesis (Chapter 1.1-2.3) (Part 1)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 (NOTE: Pastor Sugden will be out of town on 1/22/25. So, Part 2 of this study will be held on 1/29/25. See you then!)2025-01-151h 04

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGenesis (Chapter 1.1-2.3) (Part 1 of 2)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 (NOTE: Pastor Sugden will be out of town on 1/22/25. So, Part 2 of this study will be held on 1/29/25. See you then!)2025-01-151h 04

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneLet Me Sow HopeHow do I live out the “Prayer of St. Francis?” (During the sermon, Pastor Bob plays a video of "Casting Crowns - I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day." Here's the link: https://youtu.be/F756Mjxxrvc?si=4a3uagASHlF_-nkN) May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. 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 2024-12-0251 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneStay TenderheartedPastor Bob started today’s teaching by telling the children of what happened to him during his third grade year. He was enticed by the other boys on the playground to run over and pull the hair of the girl with the long braids. Pastor Bob wanted to be accepted as “one of the boys” so he did it. But as soon as he pulled her braids, the little girl started crying. He felt so badly that he ran and hid behind the bicycle rack and cried, too. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to lea...2024-11-1744 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneFear Not - You are MineWe who have been redeemed have great power over the enemy. Not because of who we are but because of whose we are. (Note: Pastor Bob records the audio of his sermons with his iPhone. Today, he forgot to turn on the recording function until after the children's sermon. We dubbed the audio of the children's sermon from the video recording of today's service. That's why there is a noticeable difference in the audio quality.) May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If...2024-01-221h 01

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWaiting for the ArrowsWhat are you supposed to do when your life takes a detour? (Note: Pastor Bob showed a video titled “Trust Fall” during the sermon. Here’s a link to the video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/20h7iczzeqsd81d6xihmn/Trust-Fall.mp4?rlkey=xmuq4ze5jlxgqnta91erosc89&dl=0) May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. 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 2023-09-1155 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe King is in the RoomPastor Bob asked the children what a princess was. They said, “The daughter of a king.” He asked them what a prince was. They said, “The son of a king.” He asked them what a queen was. They said, “The wife of a king.” He then asked them what a king was. There was a long pause and silence. How would you answer that question? May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Com...2023-05-2239 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Box of Clean & Shiny ToolsWhat do sheep, goats, and toolboxes have to do with each other? Listen to Pastor Bob’s sermon to find out. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. 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 2023-02-1336 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWill it Float?Will it float or will it sink? Listen in as Pastor Bob teaches the kids about learning to trust God. (The adults got a good lesson, too.) May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. 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 2022-11-2153 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazarenePrayer That Gets ResultsDo your prayers get answered regularly? Or, do you struggle to pray? Today, Pastor Bob talked with us about what makes prayer effective. Listen to the sermon. Then, let us know your thoughts. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. 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 2022-10-1037 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Call to Christian FastingWhat is the point of fasting—besides losing a few pounds? Listen as Pastor Sugden explains the reasons fasting should be a regular practice for the everyday Christian. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-07-0532 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Clay Pot Among Fine ChinaJesus chooses to involve us in the work of the Kingdom of God. Why? What have we got to offer? May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 (Note: At the 21-minute mark in the recording, a noise happens that distracts Pastor Bob. The speaker in the nursery fell off the wall and parents went running to...2021-04-2538 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneFoundational HopeWe may have had to wait a week, but God’s purpose was for this message on “hope” to be preached. So, here it is. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-04-1235 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Study of the Day Known as Palm SundayJoin in as Pastor Sugden leads us in a study on the history and rich meaning of Palm Sunday. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-03-2928 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneBecoming a Fisher of MenWhen Jesus told Simon Peter that he would be a “fisher of men”, Jesus told Simon to not be afraid. Why would he need to say that? Probably for the same reason we feel fear or anxiety when we think about telling other people about Jesus. Evangelism can be a frightening thing. But, it doesn’t have to be. Listen as Pastor Bob talks about how easy it is to be a “fisher of men.”2021-03-2235 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazarenePressing the Call ButtonWhen you are faced with something that overwhelms you, how do you respond?2021-03-1536 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneHow Goes It With Your Soul?How are you? I’m not asking about your physical or mental well-being. I want to know how things are with your soul. What’s your answer? May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-03-0136 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Sign of the PromiseGod is intimately involved in the lives of believers. When God moves in a powerful way, you should set up an ebenezer as a daily reminder. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-02-2230 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneHolding on to God’s PromiseFaith is holding onto what you cannot see, but you know that you know that God spoke over you. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-02-1434 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazarenePlaying Hide & SeekPsalms 139:7 tells us we can never escape from God's Spirit. We can never get away from God's presence. But, that doesn't stop us from trying. May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know you joined in worship. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-01-2450 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneUnder the Fig TreeGod sees us wherever we are. God sees us and knows us. The question is do we see and know God? If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene, you can do so by clicking the following link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-01-1830 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWalking LightJoin us as we learn about living our lives as lights in the darkness. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene, you can do so by clicking the following link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-01-1032 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneIs My Faith Futile?What do I truly believe about the concept of resurrection? Do I think bodies actually come back to life? How are our bodies changed from mortal to immortal? What happens to my soul between the time of my death and the resurrection? If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene please click on this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/64291 2021-01-0339 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThis Time I Will Praise the LORD“Breaking the Generational Curse” is usually focused on not following in the footsteps of the previous generation—not choosing unrighteousness. But, what about the effects of generational sin on the children of the errant parent? How is that to be dealt with? How can we heal the damage caused by generational sins? Join in as we study the life of Leah (the wife of Jacob, the sister of Rachel) to learn more about breaking the power of generational curses. If you’d like to contribute to the ongoing ministry of Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene, you can do so by cl...2020-11-1652 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneBeyond the VeilDeath happens. (It's a fact of life.) The real question is what is beyond death? Opinions vary. Theologies differ. What do you believe? And, what is the "Communion of the Saints"?2020-11-0246 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneFinding the Right BalanceListen in as Pastor Bob discusses the dilemma of finding a good balance between humility, justice, and mercy.2020-10-2535 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneOn Planting Tamarisk TreesIn this message, Pastor Bob shares his insights in the story of Abraham and Abimelech and "The Well of the Seven."2020-10-1936 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Plant & The DirtJoin us as Pastor Bob discusses the finer points of propagating tulips.2020-10-1151 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Effects of Covid on Mr. Potato HeadListen in as Pastor Bob helps us to understand that God's plan for the church is the best plan. But, then Covid happened.2020-10-0436 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Reckless Love of GodPastor Sugden gave the congregation a lesson on how to discern if a piece of music is appropriate for use in Christian worship.2019-08-0434 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneI Choose JoyThe Joy of the LORD is your strength. Really? Is it? If it is, then why is it so hard at times to experience true joy? (Note: At the 22-minute mark, Pastor Bob has a video clip shown from the 1984 film "A Christmas Carol" starring George C. Scott. Due to copyright concerns, we cannot include the audio in this recording. If you choose to watch the video for yourself, it is found on the DVD at Chapter 18.)2018-12-1727 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGod's ReassuranceWhen your heart lacks confidence in your salvation, you can turn to God's Word for reassurance. (Note: Following the sermon (and before the communion service), Pastor Bob realized he left out a key point--there is a distinct difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is recognizing that one has harmed another; shame is self-condemnation. God will cause guilt; God will never shame anyone. If you are experiencing shame, it is not from God.)2018-11-1823 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneSatan's Power is Broken?If Jesus destroyed the works of the devil, why is the devil still able to wreak such havoc in the world? (Note: The attached PDF shows the list of scriptures Pastor Sugden used during the sermon.)2018-10-2937 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneLiving in the Land Between Eden & NodI’ve confessed my sins. What else is expected of me? (Note: Some have asked for a copy of the image to which Pastor Sugden referred during his sermon. You can access it by downloading the PDF attached to this recording.)2018-06-1027 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneIt's a Cold and Broken HallelujahAt the beginning and ending of the sermon, Pastor Sugden refers to a music video that he then plays for the congregation. Due to copyright issues, we had to edit the song from this recording. You can find the video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwMowPviUAQ Here is a link to a listing of the types of lament psalms: http://www.crivoice.org/psalmtypes.html 2018-05-0634 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneUnable to See on the Road to EmmausThis sermon discusses the story of the two disciples walking with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus. (Note: Just prior to the start of the recording, Pastor Bob showed an excerpt of a video titled "The Miracle Maker." It is a claymation video produced in the year 2000 telling the Gospel of Jesus. It can be found on YouTube.)2018-04-1630 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneHow to Lead Someone to Christ--An Easy MethodPastor Sugden shares a short outline on how to lead someone to Christ. Open your bible, grab a pen, and get ready to take notes.2017-05-0736 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhat Do You Truly Believe?What is chiastic structure? How is it helpful when studying the bible? (Note: At the beginning of the sermon, Pastor Sugden asked the congregation what the central verse of the Bible was. In reality, there is no central chapter or verse of the bible because when the bible was written and collated there were no such divisions. This is just a fun exercise.)2017-02-1329 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Time of RememberingThe turn of the year is always a good time for reflecting on the past and looking toward the future. As Christians, it's good for us to do the same with our relationship with God. (Note: A photo of the display to which Pastor Bob refers in the sermon has been uploaded as a PDF. Feel free to download it and look at it as you listen to the sermon.)2017-01-0839 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhat is the Key to the Treasure Box?When your world is crashing in... When your enemies have you surrounded... When the fear-filled bile rises up in your throat... What do you do? How do you find solid ground to stand on? (Note: The sermon to which Pastor Sugden referred can be found at https://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/text/isa33_5.htm )2016-11-0733 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Time is Short--The Need is GreatThere are only 9 days left until the US election. What should I as a Christian be doing to prepare for this? (Note #1: At the end of the sermon, Pastor Sugden played a video recording of David Archuleta singing "God Bless the USA." We do not own the copyright to this recording. The recording can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/BnDaV3l4Wjw ) (Note #2: The list of scripture references can be found in the attached PDF.)2016-10-3139 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneFor Whom Should I Vote in the Upcoming Election?If you truly are stumped as for whom you should vote in the 2016 US election, listen to this sermon. In it, Pastor Sugden reveals his choice.2016-10-2337 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneAre You Hungry?Jesse Brattrud is a lay member of our congregation who is called to evangelism. As part of Jesse's training, Pastor Sugden is affording him opportunity to preach on a regular basis. This is Jesse's first sermon at Two Rivers Community Church of the Nazarene.2016-10-0227 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhat is Your Egypt?Pastor Sugden exegetes this chapter verse by verse. (Note: The “Isaiah Timeline” mentioned at the beginning can be found at the following link: https://visualunit.me/2010/11/17/isaiah-timeline/)2016-08-2933 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneIn That DayPastor Sugden gives us an exegetical look at this final chapter in “Isaiah’s Apocalypse.”2016-08-2232 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhat is Perfect Peace?This is the sermon Pastor Sugden preached on the Sunday following the death of his brother-in-law. (Note: The video mentioned at the beginning of the sermon can be found at the following link: “In the Eye of the Storm” (by Ryan Stevenson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB0ReTpA6Gg )2016-08-1535 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWas It Enough?I asked, “When Eliezer Wiesel died was he welcomed into heaven?” God answered me, “Do you really need to know that?” (Note: In the last seconds of the recording, Pastor Sugden tapped the pulpit which garbled the audio. What he said was, “That we know beyond any shadow of a doubt this is what I believe.”)2016-07-0326 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWalking in the MudAre you willing to walk through the mud regardless of the risk? (Note: At the end of the sermon, Pastor Sugden played a recording of Fernando Ortega singing the song “Lord, I Want to Be Like Jesus”. Due to copyright laws, we cannot share the recording here. Here is the link to the audio recording which can be found on YouTube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgfmZQaA08 )2016-06-1326 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneBecoming a Good GrapeWhat does it mean to be a good grape? Why does this please God? (Note: The sermon from 1.31.2016 was titled "The Plight of the Ring Bearer". It was based on Isaiah 3:1-4:6. In the last half of the sermon, Pastor Sugden showed numerous video clips from the movie "Fellowship of the Ring" (from the Lord of the Rings trilogy). Because that audio content is copyrighted, we cannot store the sermon's audio file on this website. If you would like a copy of the audio of the sermon, please contact our church and we will be happy to send you a...2016-02-0739 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneSeven Things An Altar Will Do For YouThis sermon is based on a teaching Pastor Sugden attended at Family Camp 2011. The author of this teaching is Rev. Gene Rosebecke, Pastor of Chapel of the Cross Church of the Nazarene, Anchorage, Alaska. This material is used with permission.2011-07-0331 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Prodigal FatherIn this sermon, Pastor Sugden discusses the prodigal love of the Father.2011-05-0142 min

Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Legend of the CrucifixionSeparating the Truth from the Legend, Pastor Sugden looks at what really happened on the day Jesus was killed.2011-04-1753 min