Hickory Plains Church of the Nazarene

09/14/2026

Monday, September 14, 2026

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in Him.” John 3:14-15 These two verses precede the most familiar scripture of all, John 3:16. Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a Pharisee, a jewish ruler, who came in the night to understand the miracles of Jesus....

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in Him.” John 3:14-15 These two verses precede the mo…

09/12/2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 Cain, Adam and Eve’s first born son, struggled with bitterness and resentment. In a life outside the garden, man had to work the land....

If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 Cain, Adam …

09/11/2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed.” Ecclesiastes 3:17 King Solomon is attributed with great wisdom. The Greek translation of the word ecclesiastes means teacher or philosopher. In chapter three, King David’s son pens, “There is a season for everything under Heaven.” God is the author of time, both linear and nonlinear....

I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed.” Ecclesiastes 3:17 King Solomon is a…

09/10/2026

Thursday, September 10, 2026

“May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:12 Ruth, the great-grandmother of King David, was faithful. A Moabite, Ruth married a Jewish refugee fleeing from famine in Israel. He died but Ruth chose to remain with her widowed mother-in-law, a choice that brought her to Bethlehem....

“May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:12 Ruth, the great-grandmothe…

09/09/2026

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1:4 John’s Gospel covers much the same ground as the other three Gospels but emphasizes the meaning of what took place. The keynote point of John’s Gospel is love and the divine glory of Christ. He portrays Jesus as an unquenchable light shining into the darkness....

In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1:4 John’s Gospel covers much the same ground as the other three Gospels but emphasizes the meaning of what took place. The ke…

09/08/2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 The poet David writes a beautiful tribute to Creator God, acknowledging His glory displayed throughout the universe. God’s perfection is found in His universe of orderliness and provision. David, without the benefit of science and modern research tools and data, knows the universe is orderly and continuous....

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 The poet David writes a beautiful tribute to Creator God, ackn…

09/07/2026

Monday, September 7, 2026

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the LORD forgave you.Colossians 3:13 I will get to the forgiving part, but isn’t it truly wonderful that God says to be together in times of struggle, sorrow, anxiousness, disappointment, grief……..? Bearing each other’s burdens means to live in community and annihilate loneliness....

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the LORD forgave you.Colossians 3:13 I will get to the forgiving part, but isn’t it truly…

09/05/2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes Lord,” he said, “You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” John 21:15 Peter, the most impulsive and outspoken of all Jesus’ disciples, gave into fear the night of Jesus’ crucifixion. He denied knowing his friend to avoid persecution....

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes Lord,” he said, “You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Joh…

09/05/2026

This Sunday I will preach one of the most important sermons I’ve ever imagined. Come and join us for a special engagement with Jesus!

Love,
Pastor Gretchen