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Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneHow Should I Pray?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/642912025-07-2848 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTetelestaiTetelestai 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/642912025-07-2143 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMake the Most of Every OpportunityWe need to live as wise, Spirit-filled, salty people—with intentionality! 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/642912025-06-3055 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhen Christ Comes In The Cigarette Goes OutUnity in essentials. Liberty in all other things. And above all—charity. 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/642912025-06-2250 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneYou Poked My HeartWhen it comes to our relationship with God, the Holy Spirit, what’s the difference between “blaspheming” and "quenching" and “grieving"? 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/642912025-06-151h 07Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneI’ve Got the Power (and the Cleansing)What’s the big deal about Pentecost? 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/642912025-06-0948 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe All“The All” is an interesting concept in the church. The problem with “The All” is that not many really want to experience “The All.” 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/642912025-06-0252 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Power of Owning Your StoryThere is great power in telling your story. 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/642912025-05-2651 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912025-05-0550 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneBible Study (Genesis 9.18-29)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 **********2025-05-011h 00Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912025-04-271h 15Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912025-04-2135 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912025-04-1441 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912025-04-0749 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGone AstrayWhat is an acrostic? And, why is this psalm so long? 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/642912025-03-2338 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneEven When It HurtsWhat is God’s response to our “why?” 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/642912025-03-1641 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGenesis - Chapter 4:1-5:32Wednesday 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 **********2025-03-121h 00Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Holiness ChecklistIs eating a hamburger sinful? 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/642912025-03-1047 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGenesis - Chapter 2.4-3.24 (The Fall of Humanity)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 **********2025-03-051h 05Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWho is This?Now that you know the truth…don’t tell anyone! 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/642912025-03-0335 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGenesis 2.8-17 (The Location of the Garden of Eden)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 **********2025-02-261h 03Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Broken JarIs your form of worship acceptable? 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/642912025-02-2452 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneHelp Thou My UnbeliefEven John the Baptist had doubts. Are doubts sinful? 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/642912025-02-1740 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWhat Are My Blue Laws?Blue Laws were laws that restricted certain activities and business operations on Sundays, rooted in religious traditions of Sunday being a day of rest and worship. These laws were originally meant to enforce moral standards, particularly by limiting commercial activity on what was considered the Christian Sabbath. Should those laws remain in place? Or, should we come up with something different? 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...2025-02-0348 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Prophet’s BreadIf you want to see God move in powerful ways in your life, you’ve gotta make two loaves of bread. Text: Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:14-30; John 6:41-42 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/642912025-01-2051 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 04Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneAgain & Again & Again“Create in Me a Clean Heart” is the title of a song by Keith & Melody Green. It was popular in the 1970s. Its message, though, is eternal. We all want to have clean hearts and right relationships. The question is how does one go about making that happen? Listen to today’s sermon to get some good advice. 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 u...2025-01-1250 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Book of Genesis (Introduction)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0 **********2025-01-091h 03Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThat’s What It Means to Be a ChristianDid you believe that Jesus was a son? He was a son to Mary. He was a son to Joseph. And, most importantly, he was a son to God. That belief is what makes all the difference. 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/642912025-01-0542 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneLet Me Die in PeaceDid you know that the story of the birth of Christ ends with death? 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/642912024-12-301h 00Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneJoy is a Gift—Choose ItHow could $300 bring joy? 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/642912024-12-161h 08Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMicah Chapter 7Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=0 **********2024-12-121h 07Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMake Me an Instrument of Your PeaceIt’s an old expression but nonetheless true—“Know God, Know Peace; No God No Peace.” 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/642912024-12-0856 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMicah 6Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-12-0558 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912024-12-0251 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneGiving ThanksWhat are you thankful for? 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/642912024-11-2546 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMicah 5Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-11-211h 03Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMicah (Chapter 3 & 4)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-11-1459 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneEat Your VegetablesWhen you were a child your mother made you eat the vegetables whether you wanted to do so or not. Your mother knew what was best for you and you had no choice in the matter. Sometimes, it’s like that between us and God. God asks us to do something we would rather not do. But, God is in charge and we have to do what God says—whether we like it or not. 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’...2024-11-1053 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMicah Chapter 2Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-11-071h 11Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTrust MeMan says: Show me and I’ll trust you. God says: Trust me and I’ll show 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 use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/642912024-11-0358 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneMicah (Chapter 1)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-10-311h 07Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Persistent CoughToday’s sermon is not about coughing—rather it is about prayer. However, by the end of the sermon, you will understand that coughing and prayer have much in common. 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/642912024-10-2756 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Book of Micah (Introduction)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Micah. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-10-2458 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDavid Vision 2.0God honored King David’s vision and plans. Then, God gave David “Vision 2.0”. 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/642912024-10-2156 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazarenePaying Back the QuarterWimpy is famous for saying “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” But, what happened on Tuesday? 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/642912024-10-1344 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDaniel (Chapter 12)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Daniel. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-10-101h 08Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneHouse RulesAre you a rule follower or are you one chooses to play the game by your own rules? (Note: Due to technical difficulties the audio of the children's sermon was lost. We have edited in the audio from the video recording of today's service. Unfortunately, the quality of the audio from the video file is not great. If the "buzzing" bothers you, please fast forward to the end of the children's sermon. The audio quality significantly improves at that point.) May God bless you as you engage in worship. Please feel free to leave feedback/comments to let us know...2024-10-071h 02Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDaniel Chapter 11Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Daniel. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-09-261h 05Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneServing MeritoriouslyDo you deserve a medal for your service to King Jesus? 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/642912024-09-2351 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDaniel (Chapter 10)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Daniel. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-09-191h 20Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneA Righteous FriendIf you were asked to define the word “righteous” what would you say? 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/642912024-09-1646 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDaniel Chapter 9Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Daniel. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-09-1258 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneCreate in Me a Clean HeartWhat do chocolate chip cookies have to do with Original Sin? Text: Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8; Romans 3:23-25; 8:7-8; Psalm 51; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 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/642912024-09-0953 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDaniel Chapter 8Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Daniel. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-09-051h 08Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Peace of Christ Be With YouDo you want to experience the peace of Christ in your heart, mind, and soul? The formula is simple. 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/642912024-08-2539 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDaniel Chapter 7 (Part 3 of 3)Wednesday Night Bible Study through the Book of Daniel. To access the handouts, click on this link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9h7lafowsm1urll3hu2gj/AD66OsF4u5efqeAbYWINNs4?rlkey=ztjeqznr5itups603dk9fw47k&dl=02024-08-221h 12Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneDoing vs BeingI don’t want to “do” Christianity. I want to “be” a 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 use this link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/642912024-08-1952 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneWork in ProgressQuestion: Am I supposed to pick it up or lay it down? Answer: Yes! 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/642912024-08-1249 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 01Two Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912023-09-1155 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912023-02-1336 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912022-11-2153 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912022-10-1037 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912021-07-0532 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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/642912021-03-2928 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Plant & The DirtJoin us as Pastor Bob discusses the finer points of propagating tulips.2020-10-1151 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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.html2018-05-0634 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneThe Prodigal FatherIn this sermon, Pastor Sugden discusses the prodigal love of the Father.2011-05-0142 minTwo Rivers Community Church of the NazareneTwo 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