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Nick Manzie

Nick Manzie

By Nick Manzie

Join others as we listen to the lively messages of Nick Manzie, a down-to-earth pastor who communicates God's truth in understandable and practical terms, as you apply the Bible to your own life.

Dr. Nick Manzie, commonly referred to as Brother Nick, has been faithfully serving the Lord in ministry since 2003 when he was called to be a Chaplain with Christian Motorsports International. Soon after, Nick took on a roles at various churches as a Youth Pastor, then Assistant Pastor and currently as Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church.
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04-19-2020 AM - What Happens After Easter?

Nick ManzieMay 04, 2020

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01-30-2022 AM - The Paradox of Poverty

01-30-2022 AM - The Paradox of Poverty

On today's episode, we start a new series on the best sermon ever preached, by the best preacher ever. Join us as we look at Matthew 5:3 and study the first beatitude together.

Jan 30, 202240:52
11-01-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters...with Truth

11-01-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters...with Truth

We’re in the series “Am I Living a Life that Matters?” This series is based on the writings of one of Jesus’ friends, the Apostle John. John wrote this letter to the church of the first century to help them know how they could live a life that matters. In this episode, we are in 1 John 4 as we look at living a life that matters with truth.

Dec 29, 202044:04
10-25-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters...With Righteousness

10-25-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters...With Righteousness

We’re in the series, “Am I Living a Life that Matters?” So far, we’ve seen that FELLOWSHIP and LOVE are integral parts of making our lives matter. If we want to live in a way that brings both recognition to God, and significance, meaning and joy to our lives, we need FELLOWSHIP with Christ and His followers, and we must practice a life of LOVE. Today we add a third word to our list of key concepts that make life worthwhile: RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Dec 29, 202041:34
10-18-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters… with Love?

10-18-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters… with Love?

We’re in a series called, “Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week, if you remember, we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. Well, now we’re in chapter 2 of 1 John, and there’s another key word to add to FELLOWSHIP. That key word…is LOVE. Love is the second integral part of a living a life that matters. But the emphasis John makes in this chapter is that our love must be the right kind of love. 

Dec 29, 202044:25
10-11-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters... with Fellowship?

10-11-2020 - Am I Living A Life That Matters... with Fellowship?

We're beginning a new series today called, "Am I Living A Life That Matters?" I believe most of us want to live a life that matters. When we come to the end of our existence on earth, we want to be able to say we made a difference. Join us today as we study 1 John 1:1-10 and see how fellowship can help us live a life that matters.

Oct 13, 202044:42
10-04-2020 - Unity in the Lord's Supper

10-04-2020 - Unity in the Lord's Supper

We are a divided country on many subjects. Hatred is being spewed towards those who don't believe the same as we do.  Join us today as we discuss what the call of the church, and each one of us should be. We will study 1 Corinthians 11 to see that we become unified only because of Jesus Christ.

Oct 06, 202037:21
09-27-2020 - Standing By Our Promises

09-27-2020 - Standing By Our Promises

There are times when we all fail to keep our promises. We have good intentions and plans. But sometimes they just fall by the wayside. Sometimes we blatantly break our promises, but other times, we just kind of drift away. Join us as we study Nehemiah 13 and see what we can do when we fail to keep our vows to God.

Oct 06, 202051:35
09-13-2020 - Making Investments That Last

09-13-2020 - Making Investments That Last

God wants us to make investments that last. When we give of our time, talents, and treasures to the kingdom, we will find a great peace. Join us as we study Nehemiah 10 and see the vow, or promises, that you and I need to make in order to make investments that last.

Oct 06, 202047:38
09-06-2020 - Pumped Up and Bummed Out

09-06-2020 - Pumped Up and Bummed Out

There are times in our lives where we are pumped up about what's happening. But there are other times that we are just bummed out. In fact, in our spiritual lives, we often experience indescribable joy when we contemplate God's amazing grace. But then there are times that we grieve and mourn over our own tendency to tune out spiritually. Join us as we study Nehemiah 9 and see what we should be focusing on.

Oct 06, 202049:05
08-30-2020 - Spiritual Renewal

08-30-2020 - Spiritual Renewal

Have you ever thought the Bible was too confusing to read? Maybe you feel like the Bible is too confusing to study. Or even after you read the Bible, it seems that it's impossible to apply? If you answered yes to any of those questions (and even if you said no), join us as we study Nehemiah 8 to see how we can get a renewed spirit and be committed to God and His Word.

Aug 31, 202054:44
08-23-2020 - Dealing with Distractions

08-23-2020 - Dealing with Distractions

It's so easy to get distracted. As we study Nehemiah 6, we will look at the ways Satan tries to sidetrack us and what we can do to deal with those distractions.

Aug 31, 202048:23
08-16-2020 - Preventing Friction

08-16-2020 - Preventing Friction

We all have friction in our lives. Maybe it's in your home, or your workplace, maybe even in the church. Whatever and wherever it is, don't let it fester any longer. Join us as we study Nehemiah 5 and see how, with God's help, we can prevent friction in our lives.

Aug 31, 202038:18
08-09-2020 - Defeating Discouragement

08-09-2020 - Defeating Discouragement

Do you ever get discouraged? Maybe you get discouraged over the same things over and over again. Maybe you get discouraged because you are discouraged. Join us as we study Nehemiah, Chapter 4, and we look at the causes and cures of discouragement.

Aug 10, 202045:22
08-02-2020 - Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaias

08-02-2020 - Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaias

This week, we took a break from Nehemiah because Tropical Storm Isaias was going to make landfall. We made a decision while it was still a hurricane to close our doors and ensure we kept everyone safe. In this morning's episode, we study Psalm 130 and see how we can identify with those experiencing disasters in their lives and relay the hope we have in the Lord.

Aug 04, 202024:30
07-26-2020 - Working Well with Others

07-26-2020 - Working Well with Others

This morning we are jumping into the next chapter of Nehemiah; chapter 3. Although it seems dry, with a lot of names we cannot pronounce, there is a great lesson about working well with others. 

Aug 04, 202046:57
07-19-2020 - Tackling A Tough Job

07-19-2020 - Tackling A Tough Job

In part 2 of our "It's Time to Build" series, we look at the tools Nehemiah had in his toolbox to tackle his tough job of rebuilding the wall and the tasks he was able to accomplish with those tools. Join us as we study Nehemiah 2 and get challenged to pickup the tools we will learn about and use them in our lives. 

Jul 24, 202056:16
07-12-2020 - Knowing How to Pray

07-12-2020 - Knowing How to Pray

In this episode, we’re kicking off an 11-part series based on the book of Nehemiah that we’re calling, “It’s Time to Build.” We will begin with Nehemiah 1 and exactly where we should be starting. That's with an emphasis on prayer. We can never speak enough about prayer, and prayer is one of the overriding themes of this book and the secret to Nehemiah's success. Join us as we learned where Nehemiah started and learn how to pray.

Jul 24, 202045:49
07-05-2020 - I Pledge Allegiance

07-05-2020 - I Pledge Allegiance

Join us as we study Judges 24:15 and see the parallels between the United States' founding fathers allegiance to their country, and our allegiance as Christians to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jul 09, 202044:59
06-28-2020 - The Key to Survival

06-28-2020 - The Key to Survival

There is so much going on in our world from the coronavirus, to crime, to disasters, to signs in the heavens, to racism, to political chaos, and we need God to revive and heal our land right now! And while God can certainly use these situations to position us for revival, the key is going to be the response of God’s people. Join us as we study 2 Chronicles 7:14 to see what is necessary on our part for God to revive this land.

Jun 28, 202048:25
06-21-2020 AM - Winning the War for Our Children

06-21-2020 AM - Winning the War for Our Children

We are involved in a war today, and the battleground is not in some overseas country. The battlegrounds is in our homes. What's at stake isn't our land, our property or freedoms. It's much more important than that. What's at stake are our children. On this Father's Day, join us as we study Judges 2:6-12 and see what we need to do to win the war for our children. And by the way, this may be a Father's Day sermon, but this is for all of us. Men, Women, Boys and Girls alike.

Jun 22, 202038:58
06-14-2020 AM - Developing Hope

06-14-2020 AM - Developing Hope

It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when we can see the answer to whatever situation we might be going through. But on the other hand, when we can’t see an answer, it’s not nearly as easy to have hope. Join us as we study Romans 4:18-22 to see how we can develop biblical hope and hold onto that hope in every season we might go through.

Jun 15, 202051:39
06-07-2020 AM - Offering Grace

06-07-2020 AM - Offering Grace

There are consequences in our lives if we do not forgive others. We struggle all too often forgiving others because we might not understand what true forgiveness is. As we conclude our 4-Part Series on Grace, we will look at Matthew 6:11-15 and see what God says forgiveness is and what forgiveness is not. 

Jun 08, 202043:51
05-31-2020 AM - Restoring Grace

05-31-2020 AM - Restoring Grace

Our hearts are so prone to leave the God we love, and they need to be restored. Join us as we learn the reason why we turn away from God and what we can do to receive God's Restoring Grace.

Jun 05, 202048:60
05-24-2020 AM - Sustaining Grace

05-24-2020 AM - Sustaining Grace

Join us as we learn how to get the Sustaining Grace we need from God, in order to live in this broken world. 

Jun 05, 202044:54
05-17-2020 AM - Saving Grace

05-17-2020 AM - Saving Grace

The Grace of God is like a diamond. You can turn it, and look at it from different angles and you can see it shine in new ways. Join us today as we start off with the most basic angle: Saving Grace.

May 19, 202039:16
05-10-2020 AM - Enlisting Godly Mentors

05-10-2020 AM - Enlisting Godly Mentors

Being that Mother's Day was VERY different in the church, we are honoring all the mothers with children in the home; Mothers with children who are out of the home; Mothers with angel babies who have passed before, or during birth; and Mothers who have had children pass during their lifetime. We are thankful for all of you.

Join us as we study Titus 2:3-5 and explore how we are to raise godly women.

Happy Mother's Day

May 13, 202042:34
05-03-2020 AM - Getting Offensive Against Offenses

05-03-2020 AM - Getting Offensive Against Offenses

Dealing with the COVID-19 Virus has been stressful. We've made changes to our lifestyle to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Join us as we study Hebrews 3:12-13 as we try to get on the offensive against offenses, and ask ourselves the question: "What if we treated sin like it was the coronavirus?"

May 04, 202035:21
04-26-2020 AM - Gears Are Grinding

04-26-2020 AM - Gears Are Grinding

I love cars! Maybe you do too. I love muscle cars the most. I even own a muscle car, and it's a stick shift. I try very hard to never grind the gears in my car, so I won't mess up the gears in my transmission. Join us as we study Philippians 4:8 and see how we are encouraged to think in biblically correct ways and not grind our gears in life and effect our transmission with God.

May 04, 202043:07
04-19-2020 AM - What Happens After Easter?

04-19-2020 AM - What Happens After Easter?

Here we are, the week after Easter. What do we do now? As we study Acts 1:4-8, we will learn that we still have a job to do and that we must remain awake and fulfill our charge as His body, and as His church.

May 04, 202038:57
04-12-2020 AM - More Than Conquerors

04-12-2020 AM - More Than Conquerors

The COVID-19 Virus has cancelled a lot of events, but it will never cancel the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we study Romans 8:31-39, and as this Easter will go down in the history books forever, make a choice to be a conqueror today. JESUS IS ALIVE!

Apr 18, 202034:21
04-05-2020 AM - Where is Your Focus

04-05-2020 AM - Where is Your Focus

Walking into Jerusalem, Jesus was treated as a victorious King. Join us as we study John 12:12-19 and see how we should be worshiping OUR King.

Apr 08, 202030:33
03-29-2020 AM - We Can Persevere

03-29-2020 AM - We Can Persevere

Please join us as we study 2 Timothy 2:8-13 to see the faithfulness of God's promises. We will learn about 4 promises that Paul gave to Timothy and also to us to help us get through the challenges that we will face.

Mar 31, 202038:49
03-15-2020 PM - Conscience…God-given or Messed-up?

03-15-2020 PM - Conscience…God-given or Messed-up?

Can we REALLY let our conscience be our guide? Join us in this episode as we study Titus 1:15-16 and see three important principles concerning our conscience.

Mar 17, 202040:49
03-15-2020 AM - Living in the Lion’s Den

03-15-2020 AM - Living in the Lion’s Den

God is constantly giving us tests in life. Join us as we study Daniel 6:14-28, and see the greatest test that Daniel had to face. And while we study this test, we will see two very important truths that are meant by God to help us through the tests that we will inevitably go through in life.

Mar 15, 202039:59
03-08-2020 PM - Doing the Unexpected

03-08-2020 PM - Doing the Unexpected

We have been studying popular sayings that many people believe are in the Bible, but in actuality they are not. In this episode, we focus on the saying, "God moves in mysterious ways," as we study Isaiah 55:6-9.

Mar 09, 202043:21
03-08-2020 AM - Sharing Our Woes

03-08-2020 AM - Sharing Our Woes

Join us as we study John 11:1-44 and follow Mary to the Feet of Jesus once again. Only this time, she isn't there savoring His every word. Instead, Mary is at His feet sharing her woes. 

Mar 09, 202028:40
03-01-2020 PM - Revolving Doors

03-01-2020 PM - Revolving Doors

Have you ever heard the saying, "When God shuts one door, He opens another?" Join us in this episode as we explore Acts 16:6-12 and see what the Bible says about this phrase.

Mar 02, 202039:58
03-01-2020 AM - Savoring God's Word

03-01-2020 AM - Savoring God's Word

Amazing things DO happen at the feet of Jesus. And no one knows that batter than Mary of Bethany. Nearly every time her name is mentioned in the Bible, she can be found at the feet of Jesus. In this episode, we will look at Luke 10:38-42 and see what we can learn from Mary sitting at Jesus' feet.

Mar 02, 202030:57
02-23-2020 AM - Why is Everyone So Cranky?

02-23-2020 AM - Why is Everyone So Cranky?

Maybe you would agree that anger is a big problem in our culture. Things like "road rage" and "going postal" are only the tip of the iceberg. However, beneath the surface there are all sorts of volcanoes preparing to erupt in the lives of many. Join us as we study Exodus 2:11-12 and find out what triggers anger, and how we can effectively deal with the things that are making us angry.

Feb 24, 202031:32
02-16-2020 PM - Too Much on Your Plate

02-16-2020 PM - Too Much on Your Plate

In this episode, we will be looking at the ever popular statement, "God won't put more on you than you can bear." We will all go through various forms of trouble. It may be in the form of emotional, physical, spiritual, or relational pain, but we will all get there at one time or another. Join us as we study 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 and see if we will ever experience trouble, stress, or pressure that is more than we can bear.

Feb 17, 202035:23
02-16-2020 AM - Unshakable Pursuit

02-16-2020 AM - Unshakable Pursuit

In today's episode, we will look at how we can be healthy Christians and a healthy congregation that reaches out into the community. So, as we look and study Acts 17:15-32, I pray we are encouraged to lovingly enter into the marketplace as witnesses who press the claims of Christ.

Feb 17, 202044:18
02-09-2020 PM - Our Source of Help

02-09-2020 PM - Our Source of Help

Join us as we explore the saying, "God helps those who help themselves." As we explore Psalm 94:17-19, we will look at the half-truth, the lie and the full-truth, about this statement. 

Feb 10, 202040:18
02-09-2020 AM - Faith Under Fire

02-09-2020 AM - Faith Under Fire

Life isn't always easy, but there are some great strategies in the Bible for dealing with hard times. Join us today as we study Luke 22:31-34, and see what we are to do when our faith is under fire.

Feb 10, 202026:53
02-02-2020 - Understanding Money

02-02-2020 - Understanding Money

Is that really in the Bible? 

Today we are looking at that very popular saying, "Money is the root of all evil." Join us as we study 1 Timothy 6:6-10 to learn the ABC's about money. 

Feb 03, 202039:41
01-26-2020 AM - Staying Encouraged

01-26-2020 AM - Staying Encouraged

Last week, we talked about loving ALL life without limits. We focused on loving others, including the unborn. In today's message, we are starting a new series the help us learn to love the life we live. Join us today as we study 1 Samuel 30:4-8 to learn what the Bible says about how to stay encouraged.

Jan 26, 202029:20
01-19-2020 PM - Sparing and Spoiling

01-19-2020 PM - Sparing and Spoiling

This is the second message of a series called, "Is that REALLY in the Bible?" As we explore Proverbs 13:24, we will see if the ever popular saying, "spare the rod; spoil the child," is really in the Bible.

Jan 21, 202045:43
01-19-2020 AM - Sanctity of Human Life

01-19-2020 AM - Sanctity of Human Life

The word, "love" is used 5 times in Romans 13:8-10. Join us on this Sanctity of Human Life Sunday as we explore what the Bible says about loving ALL life without limits.

Jan 21, 202037:16
01-12-2020 PM - Being Clean

01-12-2020 PM - Being Clean

Join us as we enter into a new series that will explore popular sayings about what is in the Bible. Today's message we will look at the very popular saying, "Cleanliness is next to godliness." As we look to see if it is in the Bible, we will see what God says about being clean.

Jan 13, 202035:02
01-12-2020 AM - Do You Have 20/20 Vision

01-12-2020 AM - Do You Have 20/20 Vision

We all lose vision at one time or another. As we study 2 Timothy 1:3-8, we will see how Paul encouraged Timothy during his time of discouragement. I pray this message will also encourage you to refresh your vision for God.

Jan 12, 202049:00
01-05-2020 PM - Remain Hopeful

01-05-2020 PM - Remain Hopeful

One of life's challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud our vision of tomorrow and even make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. We can be tempted to lose hope. The good new is that Jesus has encouraging truth for you so that you never lose hope. Join us as we look at John 11:1-57 and explore how we can be confidently optimistic about our future.

Jan 06, 202035:09