Jacksonville Faith Church of the Nazarene

06/12/2026

For share in the comments the best clean joke or meme you’ve come across this week. Thank you to all who join in the fun!
“A joyful heart is good medicine” Prov. 17:22

06/12/2026

The good news of the Gospel is NOT that we can fix ourselves. We can't!

The good news is that Jesus came to bring us out of darkness and into His marvelous light.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

No matter where you've been, God's grace is available today.

Take this challenge: Spend five minutes in honest prayer today. Ask God to reveal anything that needs His forgiveness and cleansing.

06/10/2026

For take a few minutes to worship the Lord using one of the songs we sang on Sunday: O Praise the Name

At Calvary, Jesus did what we could never do for ourselves by winning the final victory over sin and death on the cross. Today, reflect on this life-changing...

06/10/2026

Alexander the Great once told a soldier caught sleeping on duty who shared his name, "Either change your name or change your conduct."

As Christians, we carry the name of Christ. The question isn't simply what we call ourselves, but whether our lives reflect the One whose name we bear.

Do we just wear the label or live the life? Jesus calls us to live as He did.

Take a moment to pray that the light of Jesus will be reflected in your life this week.

06/09/2026

Email promised to make life easier, yet many of us feel overwhelmed by it. Many things promise more than they deliver. The same can happen to us spiritually.

It's possible to claim a relationship with God while living in ways that don't reflect Him. The Apostle John challenges us to examine whether our lives match our profession of faith.

"God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." (1 John 1:5) Ask yourself, Is my life reflecting the light of God, or am I living in the darkness of sin?

What is one area of your life where God is helping you align your actions with your faith?

Want to explore this idea further? Hear Pastor Bill talk about this: https://www.youtube.com/live/Xs8NToNEKu8?si=lrN5itvZIOur99Yo

06/04/2026

Join us for food, fellowship and a boost in faith! Each Thursday evening we share a potluck meal at 6:30 and then join in a discussion (no requrement to talk, but you can if you want to) about living out Scripture in our world today. Please join us at Faith Church of the Nazarene, 3608 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville, NC 28540!

06/04/2026

The fruit of the Spirit isn't about trying harder—it's about staying connected to the One who changes us from the inside out.
-Love
-Joy
-Peace
-Patience
-Kindness
-Goodness
-Faithfulness
-Gentleness
-Self-Control
These are the marks of a life inhabited by the Spirit of Jesus.
Have you invited the Holy Spirit to live in and through you?

06/03/2026

For take a few minutes to worship the Lord using one of the songs we sang on Sunday: Stand in Your Love

"Stand In Your Love" by Josh Baldwin from our new album VICTORY. ...

06/02/2026

The Holy Spirit is not merely a force—He is God's presence living within believers.
Our choices either honor His work or grieve His heart.
Today, ask:
Are my words building others up?
Are my attitudes reflecting Jesus?
Am I pleasing the Spirit or pleasing myself?
Have I asked the Spirit of God to live in and through me?
Action Step: Before you speak today, pause and ask, "Will these words gratify or grieve the Spirit?"