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Sermons from New Ground Church in Caledonia, MI. Newly organized church in the RCA. (Reformed Church in America). www.newgroundchurch.org.
Pastor Mike continues our series in the gospel of Mark as he walks through what the gospel meant to the listeners of Mark. And its not being saved from individual sins.
Mike begins are series on the gospel of Mark walking through why most in the church avoid this gospel, because it was actually written for the church, and might have some hard things to say.
Mike concludes our series by talking about what this blessing looks like for the next generation, plus our church community shares their stories of how they are living out Shema in their lives!
Mike walks through the word might or strength in the Shema, whose original definition is muchness. How do we get might or strength from that and what does that mean? Find out!
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Mike continues our series on Shema by talking about the word soul (nephesh), which also is much different than we might think!
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Mike walks through the word heart in the Shema, which is much different than we might think!
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Mike continues our series on the Shema walking through the word heart (lev), and how it means something much more to Israel than it does to us!
Mike starts a new series on the Shema, the famous Ancient Jewish blessing. Mike walks through what the word Shema means and what that looks like in our daily lives.
Mike walks through our final core value of being Prayer-Filled. He addresses how we can heed Pauls command to pray continually.
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Guest Eric English walks through what Authentic Community means at New Ground.
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Mike continues walking through New Grounds Core Values in discussing Curious Together.
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Mike starts a series walking through the rest of New Grounds Core Values. This week we walk through Scripture-Focused.
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Mike talks about the seemingly contradictory idea of Radical Welcome with the phrase grace and truth, and how the phrase grace and truth really doesnt say what it means. Jesus shows us a different definition.
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Rev. Rachel Reinink joins us to walk through the story of Hagar and how it informs on the breadth of what Radical Welcome encompasses.
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Guest Rev. Andrea Deward joins us as she walks through how we need to truly see others where theyre at.
Mike continues our series on radical welcome talking about how the disciples of Jesus must lay down their privileges in the feeding of the 5000, and how that translates to how we live out generous hospitality now.
Mike continues our series on generous hospitality walking through how it strives to treat those on the outside like family.
Mike walks through why the wilderness is necessary to get to the Promised Land, and how Jesus journey to the cross shows this truth.
Mike walks through how many times we go back to Egypt by settling for less than the flourishing life God desires for us.
Mike walks through the critical difference between complaining and lamenting and why its more important now than ever.
Guest Pastor Dan Vanderweide walks through the golden calf narrative and how easy it is to revisit our idols instead of casting them down.
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We continue our Lenten series as Mike walks through the event at Sinai, which is always in between our Egypt and Promised Land.
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The Passover was a sobering event for the Jewish people. Yet God told them to celebrate it forever. Why? What is so significant about Passover that helps us in our darkest times? Mike will share as we continue our Lenten series.
e continues our Lenten series talking about the Moses in our lives. Do you have a Moses? Will you be a Moses?
Our testimony time is back! See how God has been speaking in our community lately with our God Stories!
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Mike walks through the popular text of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel and talks about what God does when you walk away from him, think youre beyond saving or dont deserve forgiveness.
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The word freedom taught in our culture is much different than the freedom of the Bible. Mike walks through Ezekiel 33 explaining how this definition of freedom has also seeped into the church and is not a new story for us as Americans.
Idolatry. Usually its not something we think we have issue with. However, walking through this weeks passage of Ezekiel might reveal that those in the Ancient Near East and those of us in the 21st century might be closer than you think in understanding how we bow down to idols, and all the ways we try to hide it.
Watchmen were integral parts of the Ancient Near East. However, the church today has gone too far with being the watchmen. How do we strike a balance between being watchmen, while also considering that WE might be the people the watchmen are talking to?
Mike returns starting a new series on the book of Ezekiel. Today he walks through suspending our boxes when we are going through wilderness experiences if we want to hear God.
Guest Rev. Emmett Brown returns to talk about how to start the new year after the tumultuous 2021 weve experienced.
Mike walks through how peace is not just the absence of conflict, but much more, especially during difficult times when things dont ever seem peaceful.
Mike walks through the difference between joy and happiness, and how joy is the much better posture, especially during times of suffering.
In this day and age, one of the best gifts that we can receive is hope. When we seem to be in a long season where we dont get any breaks, where it seems the darkness will never go away, a tiny light always shines. Mike walks through The Best Gifts: Hope.
We start our new Advent series, The Best Gifts, with a praise celebration, walking through each of the themes of Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love in the midst of suffering.
Mike concludes our series reflecting on the good news always extending grace as a first posture.
When situations and relationships seem so broken there can be no return, how does God enter into that? Join us as Mike walks through one of the most fundamental and essential pieces of the Good News, that the Gospel redeems what is broken.
Jesus consistently went to others and invited them to the Table. What does this look like in our daily lives? Join us as Mike walks through how the Good News always invites others to a table.
As a follower of Jesus, we are bearers of good news. Part of that good news is helping others know their identity as image bearers of God, regardless of their beliefs. It also empowers others to live into the salvation life. Mike walks through how treating other humans with dignity and empowering them is part of the good news of Jesus!
Guest Emmett Brown join us as he walks through how one of the foundations of our life should be prayer.
Many churches and Christians organization talk about sharing the gospel as presenting a set of propositions, usually that can be highlighted on a napkin or book. Mike walks through how the good news necessitates long-term relationships to reflect the good news of Jesus.
Mike starts a new series on Reflecting the Gospel as we talk about our posture on mission. To talk about reflecting the gospel, we have to talk about what it is! Mike walks through the holistic view of the gospel, which is way beyond a ticket to a better afterlife.
Mike concludes our systematic look through the book of Revelation with the end of the Biblical Story and how this informs the way we live our daily lives. Join us this Sunday at 10am as Mike gives us the picture John sees in “Heaven is a Place on Earth.”
Mike continues Revelation ttalking through Rev. 20 on the 1000 Year Reign and the Lake of Fire.
Mike continues in the book of the Revelation talking through the great “Marriage Supper of the Lamb,” with insight on what the first listeners would have heard regarding Babylon, The Beast, and Jesus. Who is invited? How do we know? How do we celebrate?
Mike walks through Rev. 17-18 describing Babylon the Great. John walks through all the ways Empire asserts itself in our world and Gods judgment of it. Empire is much closer to our experience than we think.
While it may be hard to admit, many of us have went through a lot more trauma than we realize the last year and half. Rachel asks some honest questions on how we love ourselves and others well in the midst of ours and others trauma.
Mike walks through the seven bowls of the wrath of Gods divine judgment, and why its necessary. It is a much different picture than what we think of as wrath, and to the first century listeners, a clear message on something we need to hear in our current situation.
Mike approaches the next interlude as John shows the pictures of the army of the Lamb singing a new song that is the song of Moses. Wait, thats 2 songs becoming one song? Mike walks through why thats significant and timely to todays current situation.
Rachel Reinink joins us as she walks through the call of Moses in Exodus 3 and why God asked Moses to take off his sandals at the burning bush.
Mike walks through what the first centuries listeners immediately thought about when they heard the mark of the beast. It was an extremely clear image of their current experience. Mike connects that to what that might look like now, how it doesnt look like all the doomsday prophecies, but begs a more important and basic question.
Guest Emmett Brown is back as he walks through Revelation 12 addressing the continual war for our souls. Will we live in a posture of fear or hope?
Mike walks through the 2nd Interlude of Revelation between the 6th and 7th trumpets where he addresses what witnessing looks like then, and now.
Mike walks through Johns eating of the scroll in Rev. 10, as we consider how Gods Words shape us. Are they like honey or bad hot sauce?
Mike walks through the seventh seal and most of the seven trumpets, talking about how silence acts a mirror to the deepest parts of who we are, revealing both ugly and good things.
Mike walks through the pause before the 7th seal is opened, describing the 144,000 and the Great Tribulation, asking if we live our lives in such a way today that is compelling enough to be persecuted by Empire.
Mike walks through the first 6 seals of Revelation, why divine judgment is something all of us actually want to happen, and how Jesus redefines what conquering looks like.
We are back to the book of Revelation where we left off last summer as we talk about the great Throne Room scene in chapters 4-5. Mike Lamson walks through how familiar the first listeners were to this imagery, but not in the way the apostle John explains it. How does this identity John describes about who is on the throne shape the way we are supposed to live now? You dont want to miss this one!
A special prayer and praise gathering! Regrettably, we cannot put this on the podcast due to copyright issues, but you can watch the whole gathering on our YouTube or Facebook page. Youtube: https://youtu.be/YV_35FTuFf8 | Facebook: https://bit.ly/3iClnaK
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me... Most people with a church memory remember the rest of this text that says you will find rest for your souls. But what was a rabbis yoke? Mike walks through how significant this word is, and how it changes how we view following Jesus.
Pastor Rachel Reinink returns to talk to us about the importance of food and the Table as part of our journey with Jesus.
The Reverend Emmett Michael Brown joins us again to show us how the story of the Prodigal Father teaches about discipleship, being a follower of Jesus.
The Great Commission is a popular text for churches. But much of how its applied is more like the Great Conversion than what making disciples means. Mike walks through the 1st century understanding of disciple making and Jesus authority, and how this mission gave his disciples is MUCH larger than one decision.
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Peter walks on the water. Whether youve heard the story or not, most are familiar with it. Most interpret this story on how we need to keep on our eyes on Jesus and never doubt. But this is not how the 1st-century Jewish person understood it at all. Mike Lamson walks through how the understanding of disciples believed about following their rabbi and vice-versa has a much more surprising and inspiring meaning.
Guest Eric English walks through some challenging words on thinking differently on what the phrase the kingdom of God is referring to.
Understanding the schooling of Jewish children gives us tremendous insight on the types of people Jesus chose as his followers. It was as shocking then as it would be today. Mike walks through the invitation of who Jesus invites to the Table each and every day, and why it was so shocking to to the people of his day, and should be to us.
What was the 1st Century world of Jesus really like? What did disciples of Jesus actually look like and how did they live? You might be surprised how different that picture is then today.
How does the resurrection even matter today? We end our Lenten series by talking about how Jesus rose from the ashes with miraculous power that we still see all around us each day. Join us as we conclude our Rising from the Ashes series on Easter Sunday!
Caterpillars and the Book of Revelation? What do these two have in common? Pastor Mike walks through the process of caterpillars as a hint to the transformation God is doing within us.
Grace. Its a churchy word. And many times, those in church think its only found in the New Testament. Mike walks through Gods grace in Exodus, and also talks about how many of Jesus closest followers were thugs. Graces demand is not a burden, but a blessing.
Guest Pastor Jack Doorlag walks us through the biblical understanding of repentance. While it has been misused, repentance is a major teaching in the Scriptures, and Pastor Jack walks through the posture of repentance and how its significant to living the flourishing life.
Does God listen to us when were struggling? Sometimes it feels like His ears are plugged up. Mike walks through a text that reminds us that even when we feel God isnt listening, He is closer than we think.
As much as we love to talk about Sin (The S word) and the Fall, Genesis 2 paints a picture of humanitys fundamental longings, that for the Garden of Eden. Pastor Mike walks through how this intersects with our everyday lives, and how we can let go of the hopelessness of this worlds ways by connecting with our basic longings for Eden.
Mike starts our Lenten sermon series talking through a word that has been abused by the church, yet also is important in the story of Scripture, the S word. Mike reflects on the story of the first humans and what they did when they chose to go against the way humans were designed, and it is a familiar story to us even now.
Pastor Mike concludes our Meaning(less)? series in Ecclesiastes as the author reflects on the Teachers words to his own son, talking about how the words of Scripture matter, and how we tend to domesticate the Bible from some of the harder words that seem painful.
Mike continues our series in Ecclesiastes as the Teacher talks about the benefits of not knowing everything and how wise living is not based on success, nor taking our lives too seriously.
Mike talks about the pendulum of wisdom and escapism, and talks through how the Teacher in Ecclesiastes shows way we like to escape wisdom, including the dangerous posture of nostalgia in our everyday lives.
Mike continues in Ecclesiastes as we look at chapters 3-4, with 2 passages well known from a 60s song and and a statement on friendship, but have much different meanings when engaging the biblical text on the Teachers understanding on what we strive for may be the wrong focus.
Mike opens up a new series on Ecclesiastes challenging the typical assumptions that this book is meaningless. Instead, he offers challenges and encouragement of why this book is considered wisdom literature, with the first two chapters providing an alternate perspective on living life.
Join us for a special gathering about the season of Epiphany, which means, revelation. Join Rev. Sayuri Kist-Okazaki, the first ordained female minister in Japan for the RCA as she walks through its meaning. Make sure you check out the entire service by the RCA Global Board on Missions at our YouTube or Facebook page.
Guest Jon Sherrill joins us as he walks through the murky waters of understanding how to approach sin in our lives. He navigates the difficult tension of the extremes of legalism and license and the heart of what the Apostle Paul is communicating during his time...and ours.
Pastor Mike reflects on the past year, and shares some stories of others in community on how God has been present during a difficult 2020, in addition to what were looking forward to in 2021 at New Ground.
Pastor Mike wraps up our Hope Sings series on Christmas Eve talking about the when hope decided to show up in the Christmas Story. It may be more relevant to our current situation in 2020 than anyone ever thought.
Mike continues our Advent 2020 series talking about the deeper revolution of hope in Zechariahs song, one of the heart.
Mike walks through the events before, during, and after Marys Magnificat, the first song of our Hope Sings series. While it may seem odd, hope has many demands on the way we live now, as displayed by both Mary and Elizabeth.
Pastor Mike walks through the archangels Gabriels appearance to Mary, the mother of Jesus, showing how God chose all the wrong ways for the Messiah to show up, and that hope is in places where might not have expected or even desired to look.
Pastor Mike walks through the importance of a posture of gratitude during this moment, and shares stories from several people in our community on how they are journeying from hateful to grateful during this pandemic.
Mike ends our YOUnited series talking about how the church is called to the way of the cross, which runs contrary to much of the American church experience steeped in consumerism.
Mike talks through the Jewish tradition of the the powers and authorities in addition to spiritual warfare. It may not be what you are familiar with, but does place a priority to the church as a body of cultural discernment. Which is shaped by the cross.
Mike talks about experiences and seasons as part of the churchs calling. He challenges how we usually look to only one season, but miss all of the others as part of connecting to our divine purpose.
Mike walks through the words justice and righteousness in the Hebrew Bible, leading up to the churchs call to care about the most vulnerable.
Mike walks through how people different than us are necessary in embracing our calling as the church and how the communion table is the ultimate picture of this reality.
Pastor Rachel Reinink returns continuing our YOUnited series, where she walks through how integrating with others is part of the solution for the reintegration of our own souls.
Mike starts a new series helping the church connect to its divine purpose, which he argues the American church has turned upside down from what the Scriptures teach.
Guest Pastor Tom Elenbaas talks about all of things that form us and fill us up. Do we realize what were filling our cups with?
Pastor Mike is back and walks through the final of 7 letters to the churches of Revelation. Mike walks through Jesus strongest rebuke toward a church and that it might be more applicable to us today than we want to think.
Pastor Rachel Reinink walks through the inspirational story of Lydia and how her decision and posture changed the narrative of Christianity, and how every persons small decisions have an everlasting impact.
Pastor Emmett Brown challenges the unbiblical teaching of, God will not give you more than you can handle, and provides solace about how God uses the tests in our lives.
Pastor Jon Sherrill walks through Romans 5 on the significance of how Christs forgiveness shapes us to live in the world today.
Emmett Brown reflects on the most memorized verse in the Bible, an whether we have thought through what is says about God, his posture toward us, and how we should be toward others.
Pastor Mike walks through the letter to Philadelphia, where he addresses two different responses when fires come in our lives.
Pastor Mike is back as he continues walking through the letters to the churches in Revelation. This week we talk through Thyatira and what the phrase hold fast means to them and how true it is still for us, especially during this season.
Guest Eric English gives insights on what the gospel looks like in an age of a global pandemic.
Emmett Michael Brown walks through how the ancient message to the church of Sardis is a message still prevalent right now.
Guest Pastor Jon Sherrill talks about what it means to be a disciple, and that this is our primary call.
Pastor Mike walks through the situation in Pergamum, which has significant relevance on a Christ followers response to culture.
Mike continues our series through the book of Revelation talking about Jesus letter to Smyrna, who were faced with life or death decisions identifying as Jesus-followers. Mike walks through the context of this story, where Jesus issues a response from all people...allegiance.
Pastor Mike details the intense worship cult in Ephesus as Jesus addresses his first of 7 churches. Jesus praises the church for the effort in weeding out false teachers, but gives a stern warning to the church on losing its first love.
Pastor Mike starts a new series on the book of Revelation as we examine why the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus is important, and how it is especially encouraging in the times we find ourselves in.
Mike gives an honest reflection as a bi-racial person who grew up with all the benefits of white privilege. We pray this can be the start of listening, learning, lamenting, and confessing. Find a resource page to get started recommended by black, indigenous, and other people of color at newgroundchurch.org/live.
While we cannot air this on our audio podcast due to copyrights), you can watch the whole gathering on our YouTube channel! Visit https://youtu.be/N3ntaUtPIHo to watch this special, and well-placed gathering bathed in Scripture, prayer, and music.
Jason Radmacher, one of our elders, walks through 1 Peter and recognizing patterns between then and now, and the importance of engaging the Scripture in community.
Mike walks through the last two idols of outrage: identity and personality, and offers some next steps on how we can lead dialogue well, and it might surprise you that much of isnt about our words and conversations. Stay connected with us at www.newgroundchurch.org/live.
Mike walks through what has been argued as our cultures foremost idol, outrage. We take a deep dive into what this looks like in our political discussions and actions. Dont miss this challenging and encouraging teaching on an area of divisiveness in our country and also churches.
Mike continues our series on dialogue examining righteous anger, as we examine Jesus shocking episode in the Temple driving out the merchants and moneychangers, and how we all too often justify our anger as righteous that might not be rooted in Gods goodness.
Mike shows how Jesus shocked his audience by showing respect to one of the most least likely people of his time, and in turn, how this helps us understand and live out the heart of dialogue.
Mike starts a new series on dialogue walking through Acts 17 and how most of us dont know how to talk well with each other. That dialogue starts with our hearts and a posture of humility.
Pastor Mike walks through the parable of the Prodigal Son, which he believes is misnamed and offers the ultimate picture of hope especially during the pandemic and celebration of Easter.
An interactive and experiential of Jesus journey to the cross, best viewed in video. Interactive guide at: https://bit.ly/2VnoYvM
Pastor Mike starts our journey into Holy Week discussing Gods view of justice, and how Gods grace doesnt have a grading scale. Keep up with us at www.newgroundchurch.org/live!
Pastor Mike walks through a story where Jesus challenges his listeners to not channel anger into retaliation, but mercy and grace.
Pastor Mike continues our Lenten series as he walks through the Parable of the Rich Fool and evaluates how to approach our abundance.
Pastor Mike responds to the coronavirus pandemic offering some encouragement in the midst of much anxiety as New Ground starts meeting online.
Pastor Mike continues our Lenten series talking about how Jesus transformed the meaning of repentance, showing the lengths God will go for us.
Pastor Mike starts a new series for Lent asking questions of the receptivity of our hearts for God to work, and that it might take more patience than we think.
Pastor Mike ends our 10 Words series walking through the commandment that serves as much of the foundation for the rest and why God desires holiness over happiness.
Pastor Mike walks through the power of our words, all of the ways we attack others integrity and why God takes it seriously.
Guest Rev. Emmett Brown walks through ways that we steal from others that are less tangible than physical theft.
Pastor Mike walks through the root of adultery, addressing how Jesus turned this commandment on its head that should challenge, encourage, and inspire us.
Pastor Mike walks through the difference between murdering and killing, and dives deep into whats behind murder that is closer to home than we think.
Pastor Mike walks through what it looks like to honor your father and mother, and how that works when parents arent so kind.
Pastor Mike walks through what it means to take the LORDs name in vain, and its way beyond using it for a curse word.
Pastor Mike starts a new series on the 10 Commandments walking through what idolatry looks like in the ancient world and what it looks like now.
Jordan Stonehouse returns to talk about the transition from the Temple to the hearts of all believers and what that means to us now.
Pastor Mike concludes our “Advent Then And Now” Series with a look at the profound question of why Jesus came to earth
Pastor Mike guides us through a discussion on why the way Jesus came to us matters, and some of the common misconceptions about his arrival.
Pastor Mike guides us through a historical perspective on when Jesus will return, and that it may be the wrong question to ask.
Pastor Mike closes our series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, and challenges us to create points of application in being intentional and functional
Pastor Mike and some of our denominational leaders guide us through the process of formally organizing Newground as a church!
Pastor Mike walks through how do handle spiritual dryness or the dark night of the soul.
Pastor Mike begins are series on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, diving into the temptations that Jesus faced that we also wrestled with in remembering our identity...in a time of emotional fragility.
*Note: Video is follow-up to teaching. Teaching is in audio only.
Pastor Mike walks through how we view and handle our money/resources points to a much deeper reality according to Jesus.
Pastor Mike talks through how to walk from busyness to living a generous life with our time.
Pastor Mike begins a new series speaking about how generosity is woven into the fabric of the universe. *Video is follow-up to teaching, not Sunday teaching.
Pastor Mike concludes our series on prayer by inviting us into the rhythm of the Learning Circle. *Note: Video is follow-up to this teaching, not teaching itself.
Pastor Mike continues our series on prayer as he discusses the space of the whisper in prayer, the demahmah.
Pastor Mike walks through one of the most difficult questions on prayer and the best response we can give.
Pastor Mike starts our Questions on Prayer series by talking through why God responds to our prayers.
Pastor Rachel joins Newground to share a fresh look at the story of David and Goliath, and asks us to consider the giants in our lives.
Nate Yonker from Ebenezer Discipleship Training Center joins New Ground to share his passion for inviting others into our communities.
Pastor Mike concludes our series on Letters We Forgot About with a return to the book of Jude, and a study on how true love should manifest in our lives.
Pastor Mike leads us into an exploration of Jude, and asks us to consider the fruit of our lives speaks louder than our beliefs.
Pastor Mike leads us into the territory of 2nd John, and contrasts the ideas of standing for the truth and standing in the truth
Pastor Mike opens our series on discovering some of the lesser known letters of the New Testament, and challenges us to embrace a new understanding of partnership in the church
Join us as Aaron, the worship director at NGC, takes us on an exploration of the promises of God.
Pastor Mike concludes our series exploring who the RCA is, with a discussion on what lies ahead for Newground and the denomination.
Pastor Mike is joined by Stephanie Soderstrom, as they explore what the historical confessions and creeds of the RCA have to say for our lives today.
Pastor Mike welcomes special guest Terry Deyoung as we continue to learn what it means to be part of the RCA.
Pastor Mike brings us into a new series where we explore our denominational history in the RCA, and look forward to what that means at Newground as we move towards formation.
Pastor Mike teaches us on the challenges Jesus puts to the Pharisees and any who follow him to evaluate the motives behind our actions.
Pastor Mike teaches us that working for the kingdom is good, but not when it becomes your singular vision.
Guest Pastor Jordan Stonehouse teaches us on the importance of being ready to care for those around us even at times when we feel least equipped to do so.
Pastor Mike teaches on the importance of humility and gratitude in response to God’s forgiveness.
Pastor Mike leads us in our study of the tables Jesus visited, and challenges us to consider the way Jesus interacted with the people around him.
Join us as we unveil Gods Dream for New Ground Church for the next several years, including introducing our theme for the next year, Table-to-Table.
Pastor Mike closes the Our Threefathers series with a deep dive on Jacobs reunion with Esau
Pastor Mike challenges us to look with a higher perspective through the journey of life.
Pastor Mike teaches us the importance of persistence in blessing others as we follow the story of Isaac through Genesis.
Special guest Eric English teaches us how to shed our cultural blinders, and engage the story of Isaacs sacrifice with fresh perspective.
Pastor Mike teaches us what it means to bear our God-given names, and reject the names others give us.
Pastor Mike teaches us about Abrahams covenant with God, and how we can challenge ourselves to trust God to guide our steps even when we dont have access to a map of our lives.
Jason explores the biblical principle of stewardship from its biblical origins up through modern worship, and challenges us to rise up to the calling of stewardship.
Pastor Mike concludes our series comparing the empire of Caesar vs. the empire of Jesus, and calls for us to respond to what weve seen.
Pastor Mike explores the gospel of Caesar and the gospel of Jesus, and invites us to consider which would qualify as good news in our lives, and the lives of those around us.
Pastor Mike explores the drastic difference between Caesars economy of accumulation vs. Jesus economy of redemption.
Pastor Mike continues our exploration into the comparison between Caesar and Jesus with a study on how each form their power structures.
Pastor Mike opens up our Christmas series walking through the context of the first Christmas story.
Heading into the season of Advent, Chad teaches on the resonant strength of Gods goodness.
Hear the Sermon on the Mount with fresh ears as Pastor Mike recites one of Jesus greatest teachings.
Pastor Mike walks through the final part of Jesus teaching on a hillside as he walks through two ways of living.
Join us as special guest Nate Younker discusses his ministry with Ebenezer Discipleship Training Center, and Gods desire for all of us to live as missionaries.
Join us as Pastor Mike continues our exploration of Jesus revolutionary message from Matthew 5 through 7, as he walks through the heart of worry and anxiety.
Join us as Pastor Mike teaches us the values of prayer and personal motivation as we continue to explore the teaching of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
Pastor Mike gets to the question behind the question of oaths and vows as he continues the series on the Sermon on the Mount.
Pastor Mike gives us a bonus teaching following up from last week’s teaching on adultery. This is a brief overview responding to some of your questions following the sermon.
Join us as Pastor Mike continues our Hillside Revolution series as we explore what Jesus means when he equates anger with murder.
Join us as Pastor Mike starts us on a new series “Hillside Revolution” studying Jesus’ radical shifts to engaging with God as preached on a hillside (Matt 5-7)
Join us as Pastor John Sherrill leads us to the conclusion of our Disciples not converts series with a discussion on multiplying
Join us as Pastor Mike takes us into a broader understanding of what true biblical forgiveness looks like
Join us as Pastor Mike leads us on a journey into compassion towards others and ourselves.
Join us as Pastor Mike leads us in a discussion on what Christian authenticity looks like in a modern world.
Join us, as special guest Dan Ghramm teaches us the value of making the jump to missional living.
Join us as Pastor Mike explores the importance of listening as part of our prayer lives.
Join us as Pastor Mike leads us into a study on what the Hebrew word Shalom means, and the ways God invites us into a life of peace and wholeness.
Join us as Pastor Mike invites us to explore a new perspective on how to react to conflict in our lives
Join us as Pastor Mike challenges the label of Doubting Thomas, and how doubt and faith can dance together.
Join us as we say farewell to Pastor Jack, and he leaves us with a lesson on persistence in the faith.
Join us as Pastor Jack kicks off our series Im back baby!, tracking the waves of change following Jesus resurrection.
Pastor Mike Lamson challenges us on our views of resurrection and why that matters in how we live today.
Join us as Pastor Josh leads us through our study on the Rhythms of Grace, with a discussion on the importance of rest.
Join us as Pastor Jack closes our “What are we doing?” series, discussing the moments we can encounter God.
Join us as Pastor Jack continues our series on why we do what we do as a church, and explores what Godly community looks like in our modern era.
Join us as we continue our discussion on what we do as part of regular church rituals, and explore why we sing.
Join us as Pastor Jack continues our series on “What are we doing?” and explores why giving an offering is still an important part of our lives as Christians
Join us as Pastor Jack continues our “What are we doing?” series, and explores why preaching is part of our current Christian rituals.
Join us as Pastor Jack starts our series “What are we doing?” and explores why we celebrate communion.
Pastor Jack concludes 2017 with a sermon to challenge and empower us going into the new year.
Pastor Jack concludes our Advent series with a celebration of Jesus arrival, and the anticipation for his return again!
Mark 8:31-38 “Going after Jesus” – Dan Rivers
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1 John 3:1-10 – Casey Allen teaches through the book if 1 John.
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Col: 2:9-15 – Pastor Gary shares from Colossians about being Alive in Christ.
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Matthew 6:25-34 “Where is My Peace” – Dan Rivers”
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1 John 2:12-17 – God is a jealous God and He wants to be at the top of our list of people we love. To love the world is to hate God. Casey share through the Apostle Johns 1st epistle about how God hate us loving the world and the things in the world. We […]
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Psalm 73 “Confessions of a Psalmist” – Special guest Joe Ziemann.
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Eph. 5:15-16 & Matt. 5:13-16 – Pastor Jimmy O’keefe teaches a timely message about being proactive in a dark world.
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1 John 1 – One of NGC’s Elders Casey Allen begins a journey through the Apostle John’s first Epistle.
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Joshua 3&4 – Joe Ziemann reminds us about God’s faithfulness in the midst of the unknown.
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John 4 – Honduras Missions Update – Dave Mora
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Phil. 1:1-18 “The Complete Work” – Pastor Gary Malkus Sr. visits New Ground Church and gives a message about God’s faithfulness to complete the work that he has begun in His church and his followers.
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Pastor Jamie Hemeon of Calvary Chapel of Liberia, Costa Rica gives an update on the call to Costa Rica and also preaches a powerful message in Acts 20:17-24 on our sacrificial service of Joy to Jesus Christ.
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