Lessons From Firstnaz

There are plenty of miracles that take place in chapter eight of the New Testament Book of Acts. Yet, they are not the most important message of this chapter. Listen, as Pastor Cliff explains.

Have you ever found yourself at a place where you are trying to forgive someone, but there is something that keeps you from getting it done? Forgiveness is hard! Listen, as Pastor Cliff speaks on this important subject.

The church we read about in the Book of Acts was working to authentically live their lives for Christ, but there was a problem. People are imperfect! Listen, as Pastor Cliff shares this powerful message.

We've been saying for many years that the "church" is not the building. If that were the case the church would be out of business today. The church is the people of God--whether we are together or scattered. The Church is alive and well! Listen to this encouraging message from Pastor Cliff.

Whatever we may be facing in the future that is just ahead of us we, as the church, have a great opportunity! Life is unpredictable. Yet, God's love and God's presence are constant. Listen, as Pastor Cliff shares this encouraging message.

Have you ever been at a point in life where you found yourself having no desire to attend any kind of a prayer meeting? Really? Be honest now, and listen to this message on the subject of prayer.

Reliance upon God, accompanied by a deep sense of community, was filling the new church. Then comes the account of Ananias and Sapphira and we are often left wondering.........Listen as Pastor Cliff speaks about this portion of the Book of Acts.

The church was born on the Day of Pentecost. The world and our relationship with God has never been the same since that day. And the followers of Jesus could not keep quiet about what had happened! Listen, as Pastor Cliff explains.

Prior to the Day of Pentecost no one had ever done church before! What? Listen, as Pastor Cliff explains.

The Holy Spirit is not what many people think it is. The Holy Spirit came as a comforter and Jesus said it would be given to ALL of his followers! Listen, as Pastor Cliff explains.

What's it like when God comes to live in people, rather than rule over them or walk beside them? This message helps in answering that question.

Jesus said, You are my witnesses." Really, what did he mean when he said that? Listen, as Pastor Cliff speaks on this important subject.

The Book of Acts shows us what happens when God comes to live in his people. Listen, as Pastor Cliff begins to unpack the truths of this book of the Bible.

Our world needs help! Look around. Watch or listen to the news. Read the newspapers. We need some real help in this world that we are living in! Listen, as Pastor Cliff speaks on this last subject in the "Keep Church Weird" series.

A belief in the second coming of Christ is one of the weirdest of the weird things the church believes in. Yet, it's a weird hope that we must not let go of! Listen.

Some outside the church would look at many Christians and the way we live our lives and see us as very weird. "Following Jesus" would seem weird to them. What does it mean to follow the Holy One of God? Listen, as Missionary and Pastor Paul Clark shares in this message.

Why is it we do the weird things we do in the church? Listen, as Pastor Cliff explains about one more of those "weird" things we do.

Again and again in Scripture we are told to "give thanks." How are we, when it comes to doing just that--giving thanks? Why give thanks? You will be inspired as you listen to this message and those who share as part of it.

The church has some necessary weirdness and some unnecessary weirdness. We need to hold onto the necessary weirdness, and that includes praying. Listen, as Pastor Cliff shares about prayer and his own life.

There are things in the church that, in our culture today, seem weird. We have to occasionally remind ourselves regarding why we do what we do. Today Pastor Cliff speaks about the sacrament of baptism.