Discovering Jesus with FirstNaz Zephyrhills Discovering Jesus with FirstNaz Zephyrhills and Pastor Nick Deford

The sermon focuses on the story of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit's effect on believers. Pastor Nick emphasizes the importance of quality time with loved ones and relates it to his experience with his daughter. He explains that the Holy Spirit is like God's quality time with us, always seeking to deepen our relationship. The sermon encourages seeking more of the Holy Spirit in our lives and emphasizes the need for salvation through Jesus Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Nick's sermon discusses Ascension Sunday, highlighting Jesus' ongoing work post-ascension in power, position, and place. Luke wrote Acts for a person named Theophilus, focusing on Jesus' continuous work through the Holy Spirit and intercession with the Father. Jesus went to heaven to prepare a place for believers to coexist with God, offering hope of eternal life. The sermon calls listeners to prepare for the Holy Spirit's power, live knowing His presence, and carry Christ's presence to the world for transformation.

Pastor Nick's sermon "Two Choices: Heaven or Hell" delves into God's plan for humanity, emphasizing salvation through Jesus Christ. By accepting Christ, individuals align their past and future with His, ensuring qualification for heaven. The sermon explores the consequences of rejecting Christ and the importance of understanding both heaven and hell as realities influenced by personal choices. Congregants are urged to spread the message of salvation, embodying the reality of eternity in their lives.

Borrowing a phrase from pastor Josh Howerton, when you are saved, Jesus' past becomes YOUR past and his future becomes YOUR future! The will of God for humans is that everyone would be saved through Jesus Christ!

In the sermon "Making Disciples," Pastor Nick stresses the crucial role each person plays in sharing Jesus' message and making disciples. He challenges the congregation to consider their time on Earth and the impact of making just one disciple annually. Pastor Nick uses the story of Abraham to show the importance of passing down faith through generations and being a blessing to others. The sermon encourages intimacy with the Holy Spirit and sharing Christ's love without exclusivity, highlighting the power of each individual's contribution to God's plan.

The sermon "Intimacy with God" by Pastor Nick delves into the concept of closeness with God through biblical stories like Adam and Eve, Moses, and Jesus, highlighting repentance as a key step. It stresses the importance of cherishing a deep relationship with God, contrasting it with hiding from Him due to sin. The sermon encourages the congregation to prioritize intimacy with God in their lives as a central aspect of their faith journey, echoing God's original plan for humanity to walk closely with Him.