Shepherd Church of the Nazarene

09/07/2026

Before there was a federal holiday, there was the story of God resting after creating.

09/06/2026

I used to ask God, 'What's your plan for my life?' But God rarely gives the whole map. He usually just gives the next step. Find this message and more at https://shepnaz.org/media/

09/06/2026

Bless the person who cut you off this morning. They just revealed something really important about how much patience you still have left to develop. God is so creative with His growth curriculum. Hope to see you at services this morning at 9:00am and 10:45am. Maybe you are skipping the drive... join online at https://shepnaz.altarlive.com/

09/04/2026

Nehemiah was afraid. The possibility of failure, punishment, and rejection was real.
Yet he stepped forward anyway.
In this powerful moment, Pastor Nick explains that courage comes not from confidence in ourselves, but from complete reliance on God. This is one of the strongest and most shareable takeaways from the message: faith is choosing to trust God even while experiencing fear.

09/02/2026

Nehemiah prayed, prepared, and then stepped forward in faith when God opened the door. What might God be asking you to trust Him with today?

Sometimes the greatest obstacle isn't a lack of opportunity. It's the fear of taking the first step.

📖 Nehemiah 2
🎥 Watch the full message, "What's Your Plan?" at shepnaz.org/media

08/31/2026

🙏 IGN!TE Prayer Tuesday at 6:30 PM! 🙏
Join us tTuesday evening as we gather to seek God together through prayer. Whether you're carrying a burden, celebrating an answered prayer, or simply longing to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, IGN!TE is a place for you.

08/31/2026

Many Christians avoid risks because they're afraid of danger. But Nehemiah teaches an important truth: risk and danger are not the same thing. Sometimes the greatest danger is refusing to obey what God is asking you to do.

08/28/2026

What if a cheerleading program could do more than teach cheers?
In this clip, Pastor Zack, Heather Grope, and Susan Aleshire share how Upward Cheerleading helps kids grow in confidence, leadership, faith, and character. From overcoming fears to discovering their God-given potential, these moments are why we do what we do.
💙 Building confidence
🙌 Growing faith
⭐ Developing future leaders
Learn more about ministries for kids and families at shepnaz.org and explore more episodes at shepnaz.org/podcast.

08/27/2026

With 1,500 people in the building each week, basketball is about more than sports. It's an opportunity to show people the love of Jesus and help them take their next step in faith. ❤️🏀
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08/27/2026