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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Have A Good Day! - December 29 2024
People love to say "Have a good day!" when we leave their presence. What does it mean to have a Good Day? No one bothers to tell us how to have a good day? In this message Pastor Stephan gives us some pointers on how to have a good day every day.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Putting Christ Into Christmas - December 22 2026
If there was a visitor to earth, not knowing of Christmas, what would he think of Christmas? How do we put Christ back into our Christmases so that people would recognize the real essence of Christmas? Pastor Stephan gives us practical ways to demonstrate Christ in Christmas.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Jesus the Joy of Christmas - December 8 2024
In this message Pastor Joe Esposito speaks of Jesus Christ being the Joy of the Christmas season, as well as throughout our lives.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Christ the Life - Our Life - December 1 2024
Most people ignore the reality of Jesus' preexistence, and therefore also his incarnation. Jesus said that he was the Life and Light of the World. Apart from Christ, there is no life. In this message Pastor Stephan shows us how Jesus Christ is truly the Life and light of the World.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Importance of Christian Zeal - November 24 2024
How is it that so many Christians lack zeal in their lives? It is time for the church to wake up and serve the Lord with enthusiasm. In this message Pastor Stephan, shows us through the Life of Simon the apostle, how God can use people from all walks of life.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
God Needs Your Common Sense - November 17 2024
There are wonderful and unique characteristics of Christ's disciples that we can all relate to. Who do you relate to the most? Perhaps you can relate to Phillip and his common sense. Pastor Stephan shows us that God wants to use your common sense to further His kingdom
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Power of Suggestion - November 10 2024
The world is full of advice and suggestions, not all are good. The enemy of our souls also uses suggestion in his arsenal to lead us away from God. Pastor Sharon Hurkens shows us how to recognize and avoid these and not follow bad suggestions that can lead us astray.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Changed from a Conflicted Flawed Life - November 3 2024
There are times in our lives when we struggle with our conflicted lives. We can certainly relate to the lives of the apostles. In this message Pastor Stephan Hurkens looks at the life of Peter, and how God changed him into a dynamic effective witness in spite of his faults. God can do the same for all of us.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Consequence of Betrayal - October 6 2024
Most of have experienced betrayal from someone at one time or another. It makes us feel awful, let down and hurt. In this message pastor Stephan Hurkens talks to us on the consequences of betrayal. Jesus was betrayed. From His life we see how He handled it.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Prejudice to Purity - October 27 2024
We know that we live in a prejudicial society, how do we change this? In this message Pastor Stephan P Hurkens, shows us from the life Nathanael, how Christ makes the difference, changing us to a life of purity.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Living Compassion - October 13 2024
How do we live in a society where little compassion is shown. In this message Worship pastor, Bob McHale, shares insights into how we as Christians can live compassionately in our world.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Your Life can be Significant - October 20 2024
With all our technological advancements, the feeling of insignificance seems to be on the rise where we feel unnoticed and alone. In this message Pastor Stephan Hurkens shows us that Jesus sees you and wants to make your life significant.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
War Against God is Still Here - September 22 2024
There is a spiritual war raging, unfortunately many are oblivious to this. In this message pastor Jeffrey Tischler encourages us to stand on the truth of Scripture and be bold in our relationship with Jesus Christ.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Son of Thunder to Man of Love - September 29 2024
God can and does transform you when you give your life Him. Sometimes it's instantaneously, sometimes over time. John was changed when he experienced God's love in Christ. God loves you. In this message Pastor Stephan Hurkens shows us how God's love transforms us.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
You are Known by God - September 1 2024
Have you ever felt insignificant, as if no one really knows you or cares about you? You feel as though nothing really matters. You do matter, don't believe the lies of the enemy. You are known and deeply loved by God, and what you do does matter. Pastor Stephan P Hurkens shows us this through the life of James the Lesser.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
God Intended it for Good - September 15 2024
Pastor Joe Esposito explains from God's Word, the story of how God turned Joseph's life around from bad to good.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Man Known as the Great - September 8 2024
Greatness is always seen as being in the limelight. Most people want to live at the pinnacle of life's pyramid, but this is not always what God desires of us. Pastor Stephan P Hurkens talks to us of the life Christ wants of us and sometimes it's a reverse pyramid life style. Listen in as you grow in your faith.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Power of an Ordinary Life - August 25 2024
We may sometimes feel as if God can't use us. Christ has chosen to use ordinary people to further His kingdom. We can learn to be effective in our witness as we look at the life of the Apostle Andrew.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
All for God's Glory August 18 2024
What is God's Glory and how do we do everything for His Glory? If we don't, is it possible to live our lives in His Glory? In this message Pastor Stephan P Hurkens gives us some sound advice on how to live our lives for God's Glory. God wants us to live our lives in His glory.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Church Church on the Fence - August 11 2024
In this last message on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we are reminded of Christ's warning of the repercussions of being lukewarm. Pastor Stephan P Hurkens encourages us as believers and the church today to rekindle our passion for Christ or lose his blessings.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Great Escape August 4 2024
Every person faces trials, tests and temptations, no one is exempt, but how do we deal with these? In this message Pastor Sharon P Hurkens directs our thinking and actions in a positive way that will help us be victorious when facing these hurdles in life.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Church with Open Open Doors July 28 2024
There are certain churches that the Lord blesses and some he closes the door on. What kind of church does God open the doors to? In this message Pastor Stephan P Hurkens speaks on the seven churches of Revelation focusing on the Church of Philadelphia..
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The God Who Supplies - July 14 2024
We sometimes turn to our own abilities in trying to meet our needs, we can however turn to God who will supply our needs. In this message Pastor Joe Esposito shows us from God's word how God meets us in our needs.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
A Church Awakening - July 21 2024
Some churches are asleep? Are we ready for the Lord's return and are we living in a manner that pleases Him.? From Christ's letter to the church in Sardis we see a clear reflection of the church today. Pastor Stephan P. Hurkens challenges us to serve Christ and be empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Permissive Church? July 7 2024
Jesus has some things to say to the church that is permissive. Is the church today too permissive? In this message Pastor Stephan P Hurkens tells how we can return to what Christ wants the church to be like today?
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
You're in Good Hands June 23 2024
When we feel anxious, and worried we can be assured as followers of Christ that we're in good hands because we're in God's hands. Pastor Stephan P Hurkens expounds on this fact in this encouraging message. You will find assurance that that whatever you face, God will lift you up.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Father Heart of God - June 16 2024
God is not an ogre, or a revengeful God but a loving God. Have you realized how much God actually loves you. In this message Pastor Stephan P. Hurkens reveals to us how good God is and how He longs to for us to call Him Father.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Compromised Church - June 30 2024
Has the church lost it's witness today because of compromising with the world's standards? In this message Pastor Stephan P Hurkens warns us and encourages us to renew our faith, to be the church Christ desires us to be.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
What's Than in Your Hand May 12 2024
When you find yourself in adverse circumstances, God is still with you. You can find hope in Him as you hear from Him. Pastor Sharon P Hurkens shows us how God has a Word for you, no matter what you are facing, no matter what difficulty you are in.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Our Return Call - May 5 2024
God is always calling us to return. It is so easy to be distracted, even in serving the Lord that we sometimes miss the most important thing in life. Our return Call.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Make Godly Compromises April 21 2024
In this message Pastor Joe Esposito speaks on remaining faithful to the Lord in the face of Compromise.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Before You Talk... Listen April 14 2024
Hearing from God is an amazing experience for any believer. We need to hear from God before we jump into sharing the wonderful message of Christ to the world. Not everyone will accept your message, some will reject you. But remain faithful in all circumstances.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
To be Continued..., it's not over yet! April 7 2024
There's a day coming in the near future when the the coming of the Lord will be revealed, just as He said. What about the meantime, until the Day of The Lord occurs? What are we doing?
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Who is Jesus? March 31 2024
People over the centuries have asked the question, Who is Jesus? Jesus even asked his own followers, "Who people say I am?". In this message Pastor Stephan Hurkens gives us answers to this life changing question. Who we say He is, determines our eternal destiny.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Cross is Love. March 29 2024
What does the cross mean to us today? In this message Pastor Jeffery Tischler takes us back into the Bible's Old Testament and shows the Prophesies of Christ revealing God's love to humanity in the person of Jesus Christ.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
You - Through the Eyes of Christ. March 28 2024
We sometimes try cover and hide our inadequacies, but Jesus sees us for who we are and still loves us. In this message Pastor Sharon Hurkens shows us by Christ's example, how we can live for him. He truly loves you.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Coming King March 24 2024
Jesus is the rightful, victorious, and gentile King. Pastor Joe Esposito in this Palm Sunday message reminds us of who Jesus is. How he fulfilled the Old Testament prophesies.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Choosing Carefully March 17 2024
We all have to make decisions in life, but we don't always make decisions carefully. Sometimes we make quick, rash choices and suffer the consequences. In this message pastor Stephan P Hurkens talks to us on how to choose wisely and carefully.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
Sunday Morning Worship
We are constantly facing trials and difficulties and sometimes we feel as if we are under a grey cloud. In this message Pastor Stephan Hurkens shows us how we can be triumphant in our personal lives as well as being triumphant as a church.
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East Rockaway Church of the Nazarene
The Church that Christ Crowns - May 19 2024
As believers we are part of Christ's Church. Pastor Stephan P Hurkens shows us from God's Word, that if we remain faithful and steadfast in trails we will receive a crown form the Lord. The Lord will honor your faithfulness to him as you persevere through your various trials.
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