Now Word Covenant Church: Recent Episodes
Now Word Covenant Church
Introduction: We want to take time out to remember the Black Americans who struggled and died for freedom and equality in American History. The emphasis is on the heroics and bravery of Black Americans fighting for their freedom, not the systemic racism they had to fight against to become hate month.
Introduction – We want to discuss how to overcome dating relationships that end before marriage. Most people will not marry the first person they date exclusively or cordially; they will go through a breakup. You will need to know how to process the end of a dating relationship, so you will become a better person... View Article
Overview – Last week we discussed the “The Principles of Coupling.” This morning we want to discuss the 5 Stages of Coupling – Protocol of Coupling. If you’re a single person or a parent who needs to teach your teenager how to couple the right way, I advise you to listen very closely to the... View Article
Overview – This morning we want to start a two-part series on the 5 Stages of Coupling for Marriage. America has a divorce crisis. We talk about the crisis, but we don’t get to the root of the reason for divorce, which is how we couple for marriage. In American culture everyone dates before they... View Article
Introduction: Today’s message is to remind us of why we exist and the call upon the NWCC family. All that we have taught this first month culminates in our message Vision 2020! – Pray for Comm-unity! John 17:22-23 (ESV) – Prayer of Unity v.22. The glory that you have given me I have given to... View Article
An ongoing requirement for a relationship with God, is the ability to hear and know His voice. A Christ follower is a person who can hear and know the voice of God. This morning we’re going to look at how to hear and know God’s voice through the prophet Samuel’s call of God. Introduction: Knowing... View Article
Introduction: My first sermon for our church 20 years ago was “Unchurch the Church.” The objective of the message was to encourage members of the church to stop “churchin” it. Acts 2:42-47 (NLT) v.42. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper),... View Article
Introduction: As we measure time and enter the year 2020 of eternity, our message this morning is to remind us who we should seek first in 2020, so we can remain purpose driven and not be driven by the desires of the culture.
Introduction: Godly relationships are defined as treating others like God would treat them. Today we want to talk about your relationship with yourself called Self-Awareness.
Introduction: During this holiday week of Thanksgiving, we want to remember to give God His thanks because He has been good! Scripture: Psalms 100:1-5. Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we... View Article
Introduction: Today, we are going to talk about what it means to be in a godly friendship relationship. Scripture: Genesis 2:18. Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” (NLT)
Today we continue our Dynamics of Godly Relationships series as we talk about walking in peace and handling conflict resolutions. Scripture: Romans 12:18 (NLT), Hebrews 12:14 (NLT).
Introduction: In this series, “The Faith Manual”, we are continually building our faith in God, so we can build our relationship with Him. We have discussed: Chapter 1 – Faith in God, Chapter 2 – Faith in Christ, Chapter 3 – Living by Faith, and Chapter 4 – The Gift of Faith. This morning, we... View Article
Introduction: In this series, “The Faith Manual”, we are continually building our faith in God, so we can build our relationship with Him. We have discussed: Chapter 1 – Faith in God, Chapter 2 – Faith in Christ, and Chapter 3 – Living by Faith. This morning, we will discuss Chapter 4 – Four Types... View Article
Introduction: In our ever-changing culture, the definition of manhood is changing. As a Christ follower, we must make sure we are not violating the definition of biblical manhood and not honoring God’s definition of manhood.
Introduction: In this series, “The Faith Manual”, I want to share with you the life changing principles of how to walk with God by faith. We have discussed: Chapter 1 – Faith in God and Chapter 2 – Faith in Christ. Today, we will discuss Chapter 3 – Living by Faith. 2 Corinthians 5:6-7. So... View Article
Introduction: We are in a series entitled, “The Faith Manual.” Our objective in this series is to develop your faith in God that gives life to your faith walk on earth. Last week, we covered Chapter 1 – Faith in God, this week we will cover Chapter 2 – Faith in Christ.
In this series, “The Book of Faith”, I want to share with you the life changing principles of how to walk with God by faith. The first chapter of the book is entitled, “Faith in God.”
This morning, we want to remind ourselves as followers of Christ God’s purpose for woman. As our culture moves farther away from Christian beliefs, the meaning of the identity and gender of a woman is being changed. As followers of Christ and seeing life through a biblical worldview, we must first know God’s original intent... View Article
Our message today will help us recognize that our relationship with God is based upon faith. Our God is realized, made known in our midst, pleased, and contacted by faith. Let’s talk about it!
Our message today will help us recognize God’s Hand upon our lives and our response to His Hand. We will cover: God’s sovereignty, God’s providence, and God’s Hand.
Our new series is entitled: Sin-Savior-Salvation. Last week, we discussed our Savior. This week, we will conclude with our Salvation. We understand our sin and our need for a Savior – now, we will learn how to accept our salvation.
Introduction: Our new series is entitled: Sin-Savior-Salvation. Last week, we discussed our sins and discovered we need a Savior. This week we will teach: 1) Why we need a Savior, 2) What is a Savior?, and 3) Who is our Savior?
Introduction: Our new series is entitled: Sin-Savior-Salvation. Understanding sin-savior-salvation will give us a better appreciation for the Passover, Crucifixion of Christ, and the Resurrection. We will begin with our sinfulness.
Objective: The aim of this message is to encourage members to conduct a spring cleaning of their spiritual houses in order to be more effective for the kingdom of God.
Objective: The aim of this message is to encourage members to conduct a spring cleaning of their spiritual houses in order to be more effective for the kingdom of God.
Introduction: Corporate worship is authentic, sacrificial, and demonstrative. Worship ushers us into the presence of God, so He can make Himself known. Musical worship is the expression of hearts through singing accompanied with music. Today, we’re going to talk about how musical worship is used in spiritual warfare against Satan and his demonic forces.
Introduction: Corporate worship is authentic, sacrificial and demonstrative. Worship is transforming effects upon our character and conditions because we’re in God’s presence. Today, we’re going to talk about the purpose of singing accompanied with music in the worship experience.
Introduction: Christ followers practice the presence of God on a regular basis by coming together for corporate worship. When corporate worship is authentic, sacrificial, and demonstrative, worship will have a transforming effect upon our character and conditions because we’re in God’s presence.
Christ followers practice the presence of God on a regular basis by coming together for corporate worship. When corporate worship is authentic, sacrificial and demonstrative, worship will have a transforming effect upon our characters and conditions.
Introduction: Christ followers practice the presence of God on a regular basis by coming together for corporate worship. Corporate worship is Christ followers coming together for the purpose of worshipping God in unity (Hebrews 10:25). It is the most powerful experiences on earth because God makes Himself known. Our teaching will cover the dynamics of... View Article
How to givefinancially to the church is debatableamong Christ followers. Do you give whatever you purposeto give? Do you give a set amountsuch as a tithe? Can you give to charitable organizations in place of the church? Our teaching today will explain WHYwe teach to bringour tithes, giveour offerings, and lift upour firstfruits to worshipGod and... View Article
Acts 4: 32.All thebelievers wereunited inheart and mind. And they felt thatwhat they owned wasnot their own, so theyshared everything they had. 33.The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. 34. There were no needypeople among them, becausethose who owned landor houseswould sell them. ... View Article
Hebrews 10:23. Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one... View Article
Introduction: Do you relate to God according to His covenantwith you? Sadly, most Christ followers have a casual[nonchalant] relationship with God. God has called you to relatewith Him according to His covenant. I call those who walk in covenant with God and our church family, “Covenant Keepers.” We will cover the following three points: 1. ... View Article
Introduction: Paul had this fanatical desire to serve God. Where did Paul’s radicalism come from? It came from God’s apprehension of him on his road to Damascus and his conversion to Christ.
Introduction: The celebration of Christ’s birth reminds us of God’s gift of grace to the world. This morning we want to take the time to appreciate the ultimate gift God gave to the world, which was His grace through Christ. St. John 3:16. “For this is how God lovedthe world: He gavehis one and only... View Article
We are moving into the giving season of NOW WORD. During the Christmas season, everyone is in the giving mood symbolizing the birth of Christ. This morning, I want to teach about the Law of Giving and Receiving, Firstfruits Offerings, and the BIG GIVE!
Matthew 28:18. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All AUTHORITY has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” PRINCIPLE: Whoever is in authority has the exclusive rights to prescribe what you can do and prohibit what you cannot do.
Matthew 28:18. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All AUTHORITY has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” PRINCIPLE: Whoever is in authority has the exclusive right to prescribe what you can do and prohibit what you cannot do. “Authority commands our obedience.”
Matthew 28:18. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All AUTHORITY has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” God’s authority is His exclusive right as our Creator to prescribe what we can do and prohibit what we cannot do. Principle: Whoever is in authority has the right to prescribe what you... View Article
Matthew 28:18. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All AUTHORITY has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” “Once God’s authority is revealed to you, you realize how much you have sinned against God.”
The spiritual warfare of the universe is based upon whose authority will you submit to. The war is fought in two fronts: humanism [good and evil] and spiritualism, Satan’s deception over the systems of this world. Whose authority do you choose to obey? Do you obey humanism, Satan, or God’s authority? Your obedience to God... View Article
Introduction: God’s redemptionplan includes bringing mankind back into alignmentwith His authority through Christ and the Church. You cannot know God without knowing His authority. What is God’s authority? God’s right to expressHis power, to make decisions, to execute His purpose and enforce obedience according to His WORDS.
“Leaders of moral characterwill do whatever it takes to avoid evil, and do right before God and man, so they can inspire othersto live upright lives.”
We are all following someone. We need to followsomeone we can trust in completely. Someone who can not only make our lives better, but make us better at living life. Someone just not for the here and now, but for the hereafter. Jesus calls us to follow Him. If not Jesus, then who? And if... View Article
“We are all following someone. We need to follow someone we can trust in completely. Someone who can make our lives better and make us better at living life. Someone not just for the here and now but for the hereafter. Jesus calls us to follow Him. If not Jesus, then who? And if not... View Article
“We are all following someone. We need to follow someone we can trust in completely. Someone who can make our lives better and make us better at living life. Someone not just for the here and now, but for the hereafter. Jesus calls us to follow Him. If not Jesus, then who? And if not... View Article
Ephesians 4:11. Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13. This will continue until we all come to such unity... View Article
Followers of Christ – Mark 1:16-18 Application: Followers of Christ 1. You become a learner of Christ 2. You take upon the lifestyle of Christ 3. You leave all to follow Christ Question: What has it cost you to follow Christ?
Matthew 28:19. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always even to the end of... View Article
Christ started His ministry alone and sought out followers. Today, we see people on social media [Facebook, Instagram and Twitter seeking followers for themselves. We are called to be followers of Christ. What is your proof you’re a follower of Christ?
- You must be born again (from above) 2. You cannot see the kingdom without being born again (having an accurate view to understand the meaning) 3. The Holy Spirit gives birth to your Spiritual life
Matthew 22:34-37 – But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all... View Article
Objective: Our message aim is to remind believers of who they are in Christ and how to access the power of God.
Objective: To encourage Christ followers to approach and begin to develop a consistent lifestyle of prayer
Couples who date and their relationships eventually grow into exclusivity will proclaim their love for each other. One day they’re going to declare these words to one special person: “I love you”. But will their love last forever or will you be saying, I love you to a second special person and third special person?... View Article
Couples who date and their relationships eventually grow into exclusivity will proclaim their love for each other. One day they’re going to declare these words to one special person: “I love you.” But will their love last forever or will you be saying, “I love you” to a second special person and third special person? Is it possible... View Article
We will be teaching about the type of dater you used to be beforeChrist and the alternative dater that is successful for choosing the right mate for marriage.
In the beginning God made us male and female and hardwired us through our sexuality to pair-off with each other for a one-to-one relationship called marriage.
In “Living Single Before Dating Part 2”, we will discuss the biblical worldview about living single before dating to marry. Principle: We should not date nor marry unless we are single.
In this first installment of the “Living Single” Series – Living Single Before Dating, we will discuss the biblical worldview about living single before dating to marry. Principle: We should not date nor marry unless we are single.
In this series, we want to look at the nature of healthy relationships between a husband and wife, parents, and their children.
Along with our salvation in Christ, is our call to serve Christ in ministry with His church. Today’s lesson will help us to understand why we serve Christ and do it with enthusiasm and excellence.
We want to settle our beliefs and change some attitudes about giving financially to God, so we can support the church. We’ll look at the Scriptures closely to learn our covenant obligation to give to God and dispel the negativity that surrounds giving to the church.
We have been in existence for 18 years. I’m grateful for God’s sustaining mercy and grace upon the ministry of our church. I want to share with you the guiding principles we have lived by that has sustained us and continues to bless us each year.
We want to begin the New Year by remembering God’s resolution for us. God’s resolution is a law that will compel us to change in 2018 and bring us closer to Him.
We want to begin the New Year by setting the first month apart to honor God for the year 2018. We will be praying, fasting, and giving. I want to share some principles on each one that I hope encourages you to participate with us, so you can connect with God in a refreshing and... View Article
As we enter into the Christmas season, we want to be aware of how to properly celebrate the birth of Christ that would be pleasing to God. Christmas is a Happy Holidays and Holy Day season.
As we enter into the Christmas season, we want to be aware of how to properly celebrate the birth of Christ that would be pleasing to God. Christmas is a Happy Holidays and a Holy Day season.
Objective: We want to teach the highest level of giving is generosity and the benefits of being a generous giver.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE MIND Pt. II Sunday, November 26, 2017 Teacher: PK Scripture: Acts 6:4, Romans 12:2 Objective: We want to teach how we spiritually grow to be like Christ by changing the way we think.
Sunday, November 19, 2017 Speaker: PK Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) Objective: To remember the season of Thanksgiving, so we can be thankful to God to receive the peace of God in our lives.
MANIFESTATION OF THE WORD Objective: To revitalize our understanding of the message of God’s Word and to transform our minds to see the word manifested in our lives.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE MIND Objective: To revitalize our understanding of the message of God’s Word by transforming our minds.
Serving God’s People With the WORD: To revitalize our understanding of the message of God’s Word and our responsibility to build a relationship with the word of God.
Objective: To revitalize our understanding of the message of God’s Word and our responsibility to build a relationship with the Word of God.
We sometimes go through periods where there seems to be an extreme amount of evil and suffering going on in the world. Those who mock God sometimes use evil and suffering in the world as their reason for not believing in God. We’re going to look at the origin of evil and suffering from a... View Article
After the teaching of the Apostles’ doctrine, the early church was built upon their fellowship in Christ. Fellowship is one of those words that has been misused by the church and needs to be corrected, if it is a foundational principle of the church.
3 Signs of a Healthy Church PT1. Orthodoxy (correct understanding) – Members of the church will be devoted followers of Christ as taught by the leaders of the church. PT2. Orthopathy (correct experience) – Members of the church will be in awe of the presence of God’s Spirit working in the church. PT3. Orthopraxy (correct... View Article
Every now and then we need to look at the health of the church. How healthy is our church? When we find out how spiritually healthy our church is, then we will find out the spiritual health of our membership.
Pastor Keith talks about the importance of being real as Christians as we enter into a change in culture at our church with Life Groups