
Discovering Jesus with FirstNaz Zephyrhills
by Discovering Jesus with FirstNaz Zephyrhills and Pastor Nick Deford
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S4 Ep135: Do we still need that knife?
Jun 21, 2026
49m 44s
S4 Ep134: Preach the Word
Jun 14, 2026
43m 48s
S4 Ep133: Miracles and Detention
Jun 7, 2026
41m 50s
S4 Ep132: The Gospel in Europe
May 31, 2026
44m 39s
S4 Ep131: The Ol' Lie and Die Offering Time
May 24, 2026
41m 26s
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| 6/21/26 | ![]() S4 Ep135: Do we still need that knife? | What if the very people meant to welcome others into faith have instead become the gatekeepers keeping them out? Pastor Nick delivered a powerful message rooted in Acts 15, where Jewish believers demanded Gentile Christians follow the entire law of Moses before being accepted—a burden, Peter declared, that "neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear." Pastor Nick's distinctive insight cuts to the heart: when we appoint ourselves as the Holy Spirit's enforcement arm—targeting others with our personal convictions and spiritual timelines—we don't sharpen people's faith, we orphan them from it. He reminded the congregation that the Spirit of God knows every person more intimately than they know themselves, and He has a sovereign, perfectly timed plan to reveal truth to each heart. Whether you've been wounded by someone else's spiritual gatekeeping or quietly guilty of imposing your own convictions on others, grace meets you right there. The two great commandments—love God completely, love your neighbor as yourself—fulfill everything. Don't wait for someone else's permission to pursue Jesus. Stop standing in the way of others. And if God nudges you toward that one person today, don't hesitate—go. | 49m 44s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() S4 Ep134: Preach the Word | What happens when a young pastor faces an impossible city? Pastor Nick paints the vivid backdrop of ancient Ephesus—a place where demon-possessed men beat seven exorcists bloody and naked, where million-dollar collections of magic books burned in public squares, and where riots erupted over declining idol sales. Into this spiritual battlefield, the Apostle Paul sent young Timothy with a charge that still echoes today: "Preach the message. Be ready, whether it is convenient or not." Pastor Nick reveals how Paul's final words to Timothy weren't just ancient history—they're a blueprint for faithful ministry in our own chaotic times. When people "accumulate teachers for themselves because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things" and "turn away from hearing the truth," the church needs leaders who will burn their compromise like those Ephesian magicians burned their books. Paul's drink offering—poured out completely, never to be reclaimed—challenges us to examine what we're truly willing to sacrifice for the Gospel. The time for casual Christianity is over; Christ is calling His church to compete for the crown, not for our own glory, but to cast it at His feet in victory. | 43m 48s | ||||||
| 6/7/26 | ![]() S4 Ep133: Miracles and Detention✨ | faithcourage+4 | — | Acts 5 | — | miraclesdetention+5 | — | 41m 50s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() S4 Ep132: The Gospel in Europe✨ | freedomdevotion+3 | — | FirstNaz Zephyrhills | EuropeRoman | GospelEurope+5 | — | 44m 39s | |
| 5/24/26 | ![]() S4 Ep131: The Ol' Lie and Die Offering Time✨ | authentic worshipfaith foundations+4 | — | — | — | church facedonation+4 | — | 41m 26s | |
| 5/17/26 | ![]() S4 Ep130: Peter Gets Bacon! and Cornelius Gets Saved!✨ | divine callingfaith+4 | — | GodHoly Spirit | — | CorneliusPeter+6 | — | 57m 13s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() S4 Ep129: Barnabas Recruits Saul✨ | ordinary peopleextraordinary ways+3 | — | — | AntiochJerusalem | BarnabasSaul+5 | — | 41m 36s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() S4 Ep128: Ordained to Suffer✨ | redemptionforgiveness+3 | — | — | — | SaulJesus+5 | — | 45m 29s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() S4 Ep127: Worthy of the Name✨ | Christian leadershipHoly Spirit+5 | — | Action 6Acts 6-7 | — | StephenHoly Spirit+6 | — | 49m 29s | |
| 4/19/26 | ![]() S4 Ep126: Baptized with Fire✨ | Holy Spiritdiscipleship+3 | — | Baptized with Fire | — | Holy SpiritPentecost+3 | — | 47m 26s | |
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| 4/12/26 | ![]() S4 Ep125: 40 Days with Jesus✨ | faiththeology+3 | — | Shroud of Turin | — | Jesus40 days+5 | — | 32m 19s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() S4 Ep124: Searching for the Living Among the Dead✨ | resurrectionspiritual warfare+4 | — | — | — | empty tombresurrection+5 | — | 43m 36s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() S4 Ep123: Palm Sunday (Wayne Gabriel preaching)✨ | Palm Sundaypreaching+3 | Wayne Gabriel | Discovering Jesus with FirstNaz ZephyrhillsFirstNaz Zephyrhills | — | Palm SundayWayne Gabriel+3 | — | 47m 44s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() S4 Ep122: Agony of Waiting/80 year celebration✨ | Jesus's victoryspiritual authority+5 | — | Jesus's resurrectionEaster | — | Jesusresurrection+5 | — | 39m 01s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() S4 Ep121: What Really Happened to Jesus✨ | crucifixiontransformation+3 | — | — | — | Jesuscrucifixion+5 | — | 25m 23s | |
| 3/8/26 | ![]() S4 Ep120: Arrest and Denial✨ | faithdenial+4 | — | Matthew 26 | — | faithdenial+6 | — | 35m 40s | |
| 3/1/26 | ![]() S4 Ep119: The Garden of the Pressing✨ | JesusGethsemane+4 | — | Mark 14 | Gethsemane | GethsemaneJesus+6 | — | 39m 10s | |
| 2/22/26 | ![]() S4 Ep118: The New Covenant✨ | new covenantpartnership with God+4 | — | Mark 14 | — | new covenantPassover+5 | — | 43m 59s | |
| 2/15/26 | ![]() S4 Ep117: The Turning Tide | Have you ever wondered what drives someone to pour out their most precious possession as an act of devotion? In this powerful message, Pastor Nick explores a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry when the tide began turning against him, even as some demonstrated radical faith. Through the story of Mary breaking an alabaster jar of expensive perfume to anoint Jesus, we see how true discipleship often requires breaking open our lives in complete surrender to Christ. Pastor Nick weaves together Jesus' interactions with religious leaders, his raising of Lazarus, and Mary's extravagant gift to illuminate how people either fully commit to Jesus or turn away when counting the cost. He connects this to modern trends, noting encouraging signs of spiritual awakening among younger generations while warning against Satan's attempts to keep us from full commitment to Christ. The message culminates in a challenge to the congregation at their own crossroads - will they, like Mary, break open their lives in complete devotion to Jesus rather than maintaining a safe, mediocre faith? | 37m 39s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() S4 Ep116: Who do YOU say I am? | What if the gates of hell themselves could become ground zero for God's greatest victories? In Mark 8, Pastor Nick takes us to Caesarea Philippi—a dark place of pagan worship and spiritual darkness—where Jesus poses history's most crucial question: "Who do you say I am?" Through Peter's bold confession of Christ, we discover Jesus' stunning strategy: building His church on seemingly hopeless ground and transforming places of darkness into launching pads for kingdom advance. This message challenges us to move beyond comfortable Christianity and join Christ's "raiders of hell," bringing hope to the darkest corners of our community. Don't miss this inspiring call to storm the gates of evil with the unstoppable power of God's love. | 39m 16s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | ![]() S4 Ep115: Jesus at the Sea of Galilee | No description provided. | 31m 46s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | ![]() S4 Ep114: In the Water and the Desert | Jesus—filled with the Holy Spirit, armed with Scripture, and strengthened through 40 days of fasting—confronts Satan at His physically weakest yet spiritually strongest moment. Through this pivotal encounter, we discover that victory over temptation isn't won through our own strength, but through spiritual preparation and complete reliance on God. Don't miss this powerful message about how Christ's triumph becomes our pathway to overcoming life's battles through the Spirit's filling. Tune in now to learn how to walk in His victory! | 42m 21s | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | ![]() S4 Ep113: John the Baptist | Have you ever wondered what sets true faith apart from mere human invention? Pastor Nick takes us on a compelling journey through history, contrasting manufactured religions with the authentic testimony of John the Baptist. With vivid examples from Islam to Mormonism, he reveals how single-person revelations crumble under scrutiny, while John's humble witness to Jesus stands uniquely verified by multiple witnesses and transformed lives. Whether you're questioning what makes Christianity different or seeking deeper spiritual authenticity, this message illuminates how true faith isn't built on private revelations but on public testimony and changed hearts. Don't miss this powerful exploration of genuine faith versus human invention—watch now to discover why John's declaration of Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" still transforms lives today. | 36m 17s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() S4 Ep112: What do You Treasure? | Have you ever wondered what treasures lie within the pages of God's Word? Pastor Nick shares a powerful encounter from Jesus' youth—when his parents frantically searched Jerusalem, only to find their 12-year-old son deep in spiritual discussion at the temple. Through this glimpse of young Jesus "being about his Father's business," we discover a timely challenge for 2026: to treasure God's Word and let it transform us. Pastor Nick invites us to join him in reading through the entire Bible this year, not to become scholars, but to experience its living power to heal, guide, and draw us closer to God. Don't miss this inspiring message about making God's Word your heart's greatest treasure! | 34m 29s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() S4 Ep111: Joseph the Faithful Stepdad | Have you ever wondered how God works through life's unexpected detours? In Matthew 2, we witness an extraordinary journey of faith as Joseph and Mary flee to Egypt with baby Jesus, escaping Herod's murderous plot. Pastor Nick reveals how God orchestrated prophecy fulfillment through seemingly chaotic circumstances, from divine dreams to political upheaval. Like Joseph, who listened and obeyed God's whispers in the night, we're challenged to quiet ourselves before God to hear His direction. Whether facing trials or transitions, this message reminds us that God works powerfully through our willingness to follow His voice, even when the path seems uncertain. Don't miss this inspiring exploration of how God transforms our detours into divine appointments! | 43m 17s | ||||||
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