Colorado Springs Grace Church of the Nazarene

08/24/2026

Your pastor carries a weight you may not fully see. The stress, the long hours, the spiritual battles fought on behalf of the congregation. And yet, one of the most powerful things you can do for your church costs nothing and requires no special skill.

The Apostle Paul, one of the greatest leaders in the history of the faith, made an urgent plea to the churches he served. In 1 Thessalonians 5:25, he asked simply that God's people would pray for those leading them. If Paul needed that covering, how much more do the pastors serving our communities today?

This Sunday's message challenged us to pray for our pastors in three key areas: their personal well-being, their family life, and their ministry. When the church prays, everything changes. The preaching, the listening, the atmosphere, the impact in the community.

As Gardner Springs wrote in the 1800s, when churches cease to pray for ministers, ministers will no longer be a blessing to the church. Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

08/17/2026

What is the aim of the teaching you receive? Paul's letter to Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:1-11 reminds us that truth and love are never meant to be separated. Truth without love becomes a weapon. Love without truth cannot heal. The goal of sound teaching is holy love -- a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

We are all tempted to open Scripture looking for ammunition rather than transformation. But the law was given to expose our sin and point us to our need for Jesus Christ -- not to give us a ladder to climb above others.

The gospel announces that Christ fulfilled the law, bore our condemnation, and rose from the dead offering mercy to every sinner who comes to Him. That grace pardons and transforms, forming a people who reflect the character of Jesus.

Join us as we pursue a faith rooted in biblical truth and overflowing with Christlike love.

08/17/2026

The aim of sound teaching is Holy Love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith

08/10/2026

What does it look like to keep on keeping on when the world around you feels unstable and uncertain? This Sunday, we concluded our study of 2 Thessalonians chapter 3, where Paul delivers both a firm correction and a powerful encouragement to the church at Thessalonica.

Paul warned against idleness, disorder, and distraction -- reminding believers that faithful, steady living is itself a witness. But his closing words are what linger: the Lord of peace, the Lord of presence, and the Lord of grace is with us at all times and in every way.

Whatever liminal space you find yourself in this week, whatever has left you unnerved or unsettled, Paul's benediction still speaks. He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion (Philippians 1:6). Come back and join us as we continue to grow together in faith, love, and hope.

08/04/2026

What does it look like to pray with real faith, trust God completely, and stand firm even when life feels impossible? This past Sunday, Brother Lawrence brought a powerful word from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, reminding us that the Lord is faithful to establish us, guard us, and direct our hearts toward His love.

The Apostle Paul's call to the Thessalonians is the same call to us today: pray for the spread of the gospel, trust in God's protection, and stand firm in obedience. As Brother Lawrence shared from his own life, God can raise the dead, shut the mouths of lions, and break every chain. His presence is the deliverance.

Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep standing firm. Great is His faithfulness!

07/27/2026

Please spread the Word! Bible Bash is happening this coming weekend! We hope to see you there!

07/27/2026

The world is loud. Headlines scream, social media stirs fear, and voices from every direction tell us what to believe. But The Apostle Paul's message to the Thessalonians cuts through the noise with a timeless truth: in the midst of the lies, stand firm in the truth of the Gospel.

Evil is real, but it is restrained. It is temporary, and it is doomed. Jesus Christ will return, and when He does, He will overthrow every lawless power with the breath of His mouth (2 Thessalonians 2:8). Our confidence does not rest in having every prophetic detail figured out. It rests in the victorious Lord Jesus Christ alone.

We are not called to a frightened faith. We are called to stand firm, rooted in the Gospel, strengthened by grace, and faithful in every good deed and word while we wait for His return.

If fear has been shaking you loose from your moorings, come back to the anchor that holds. Christ is coming again, and He wins.

04/01/2026