This is Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after Passover, when Jesus died. Pentecost is known for the arrival of the Holy Spirit to live inside the followers of Jesus. Peter preached that day, and I plan to emphasize the conclusion of his sermon. Hope to see you in church this Sunday!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Ten days after the ascension of Christ, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples as promised. His arrival changed everything about them and empowered them in new ways. What does the coming of the Holy Spirit mean for us today?
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Last week we looked at the new roles Jesus took on in Heaven following His ascension. This week we want to look at how His new ministry roles impact us as Christians. Do we take His ministries for granted? Are we living up to our full spiritual potential? See you on Sunday!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
The ascension of Jesus to Heaven is barely mentioned in the gospels, yet it had a great meaning for Christ. After 33 years on earth in human form, Jesus left the world to take on new roles in Heaven. So what did the ascension mean for Christ? It was a huge change. See you on Sunday!
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Jesus died on Friday just before sundown. Saturday was the Jewish Sabbath, so no one was working. The companions of Jesus huddled in stunned silence and disbelief. Jesus was dead. Hope was gone. Light was dim. Truth was silenced. But then came Sunday morning, and with the sunrise came hope, light, and truth. “He is risen!” And everything changed forever.
– Pastor Marlin Betts
Brazil Church of the Nazarene is located at 1002 E National Ave in Brazil, Indiana. Add’l info at brazilnaz.com
Brazil Church of the Nazarene will host a Tenebrae service on April 2, 2021 at 8PM.
The Tenebrae service is a reflective reading of Christ's last seven words as we experience the loss of light at the death of Christ.
Brazil Church of the Nazarene is located at 1002 E National Ave in Brazil, Indiana. Add’l info at brazilnaz.com
Palm Sunday. With cries of “Hosanna!” ringing in His ears, Jesus entered the temple to discover that God’s people were being hindered from worship. Jesus went to work to restore true worship. How does His actions impact our ideas of worship today?
– Pastor Marlin Betts
The cross is a beautiful decoration to wear, or to put on the walls of our homes. It is a symbol of our salvation, of darkness changing to light, of our new life, and a fresh start. We love the cross! But what did the cross mean in Jesus’ day? And what did Jesus teach His disciples about the cross?
– Pastor Marlin Betts