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JB Chapman sermon, Christ and the Bible, 1940 General Assembly

"The opening day of the Tenth General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene, June 16, 1940, was a memorable one in the annals of the church. The blessing of God was unmistakably present from the opening song until the closing benediction. The morning communion service with Doctor Goodwin's message lifted us to heights of spiritual fellowship with God and with one another. Doctor Williams' characteristically stirring message in the afternoon was a challenge to better things for the days to come. The evening sermon was delivered by Dr. J. B. Chapman. His subject was "Christ and the Bible." It was an eloquent, scholarly and inspiring message that seemed to electrify the congregation of almost 6,000 listeners that crowded the great auditorium. Requests and pleas for the publication of the sermon were made both to the speaker and to the Publishing House executives. Therefore the message is now available, for the benefit of many who heard it and wish to read it as well as hear it, also for the many thousands who were not privileged to attend the service but who through reading this address will be led to a deeper love for the Bible and the Christ of the Bible."
P. H. LUNN
 
This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online. 
The Wesley Center Online is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 11: The Cross and Myself - William Greathouse

REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 11: The Cross and Myself – William Greathouse
In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and Myself.” This is the final sermon of a series on the cross. This series was preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 10: The Cross and My Enemies - William Greathouse

In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and My Enemies.” This is the fifth sermon of a series on the cross. This series was preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 9: The Cross and My Freedom - William Greathouse

In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and My Freedom.” This is the fourth sermon of a series on the cross preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 8: The Cross and My Sinning - William Greathouse

In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon “The Cross and My Sinning.” This is the third sermon of a series on the cross preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
 
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A Conversation with James Heyward, Lead Pastor of Salem Fields Community Church

James Heyward serves as Lead Pastor of Salem Fields Church of the Nazarene in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 7: The Cross and My Sins - William Greathouse

William Greathouse preached his second sermon of Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene: The Cross and My Sins.
 
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John the Beloved - Holiness Today’s March/April 2025 Issue

In this episode, enjoy an audio version of the 2025 March/April issue – John the Beloved
In this audio production, listen to articles by
Dan Powers
Ryan Giffin
Frank Moore
T Scott Daniels
Mike Wonch
Joseph Bentz
Kent Brower
And Sam Barber
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 6: The Scandal of the Cross - William Greathouse

In this episode, listen to a remastered version of William Greathouse's sermon  “the Scandal of the Cross.” This sermon is the first of a series on the cross. This series was preached during Holy Week in 1976 at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene. Over the next few weeks and into Holy Week, this remastered sermon series will be made available.
Greathouse was a pastor, teacher, and leader of the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor from 1938 to 1963 and then was elected president of Trevecca Nazarene College. In 1968, he was elected to be president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and in 1976, only a few months after this sermon series, the general assembly elected William Greathouse to be a general superintendent.
 
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A Conversation with Gregg Chenoweth, President of Olivet Nazarene University

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A Word from TA Noble on "John the Beloved"

This recording was produced for the March/April 2025 Holiness Today issue “John the Beloved”
 
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A Conversation with Tony Curtis, Lead Pastor at Hemet Church of the Nazarene

In this episode, listen to God's grace as lived out through the life of of Rev. Curtis. Tony was wrongfully imprisoned for over 20 years. While in prison he found Jesus and shared God's love with his fellow inmates. Rev. Curtis now serves as lead pastor of Hemet Church of the Nazarene in the Southern California district.
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*Quote from T. Scott Daniels, referenced in the episode, "Within in the context of the early Christian community there were many things worth dying for ... the question becomes is there anything worth killing for, which is a much more difficult question across Christian history.” More context listen here: The quote starts at 14:50

REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 4: Samuel Young on John Wesley’s place in protestant theology

On Today’s Episode, you will hear a remastered version of Samuel Young’s introductory lecture on John Wesley’s place in protestant theology. This episode was published on The Holiness Today podcast on February 17, 2023, and since then, we have begun to clean up some of these earlier episodes for enhanced audio clarity. 
Samuel Young was the former president of Eastern Nazarene College from 1944-1948 and General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene from 1948 to 1972
 
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A Conversation with Dylan Robinson, Lead Pastor of the Well Church of the Nazarene

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https://www.wellchurch.life/ 
 

Wesley Sermon - The New Birth: John 3:7

In his sermon "New Birth" Wesley unpacks the essential transformation that takes place when a person is spiritually reborn, emphasizing that this change is not just an improvement but a complete renewal of the heart by God’s grace. He explains why this new birth is necessary, how it happens, and its impact on a believer’s life. Join us as we dive into Wesley’s timeless insights on salvation, faith, and the work of the Holy Spirit.
This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online and was edited by Michael Anderson with corrections by Ryan Danker and George Lyons for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology.
The Wesley Center Online is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
 
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NMI-Central February

In this episode, listen to mission updates from Cuba, USA, and Georgia.
 
This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene, including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Subscribe to NMI Central.
 
Update from Georgia House Churches click here
 
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 13: William Greathouse on Justification

On this episode, listen to William Greathouse lecture on Justification. In this lecture, you will hear Greathouse articulate a Wesleyan view of Justification in contrast with that of Martin Luther's, John Calvin's, and the Roman Catholic Church's perspective of this theological issue.
This episode was published on August 17, 2023, and since then, we have begun to clean up some of these earlier episodes for enhanced audio clarity. Stay tuned for more releases. This episode is a re-release of that episode. We hope you will listen to it again if you did listen to that lecture, and if you have not yet listened, please enjoy!
 
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A Conversation with Ryan Emerick, Lead Pastor at New Life Church in Medford, Oregon

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https://www.newlifenaz.church/people/ryan-emerick/
 
 

A Conversation with Stephen Willis, Lead Pastor at Compassion Church of the Nazarene

On this episode, I have a conversation with Stephen Willis, Lead Pastor at Compassion Church of the Nazarene in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Willis shares how God called him to ministry, of his work in Lynchburg with Lead Deep, an organization that seeks to advance the gospel by equipping local churches for effective leadership, discipleship, and stewardship.
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https://www.compassionva.com/ 
 
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M25 Plenary 4: Kevin Jack preaches on Next

This sermon was preached on February 12, 2025
 
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