New Covenant Anglican Church: Recent Episodes
Carl Buffington
New Covenant is an Anglican Mission church located in Winter Springs Florida. We believe in the Lord, Jesus Christ and want to share His love for His people.
Bishop Burnet Cherisol of Anglican Mission Haiti gives the job descriptions of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Mother Ruan talks about the peace of God, and how we can experience that in our own lives.
In the second episode of the series entitled "This New Life," Christopher talks about living with regrets. What do you do with them?
In this first episode of the Easter series, Christopher introduces the idea that the reflection of Easter brings out the best in us.
In this Good Friday sermon, Christopher explains how Jesus must die in order that on Easter he may rise.
Christopher talks about the promises of God through Gen. 15, God's covenant with Abraham, and its connection to baptism.
Deacon Nathan Bryant talks about Isaiah and the prophets. We can see the faithfulness of God in the past, but he plans even more for the future.
Carl talks about the Transfiguration and the global connections and relationships of New Covenant.
In this episode of the "Home Is for..." series, Christopher talks about how you hear many things in your home, but the way your home hears is what sets us up to be part of what God is doing (or sets us to the side).
In this fourth episode of the "Home" series, Christopher discussed how your home is for the future.
In this second episode of the "Home" series, Christopher explains how your home is place where you should focus.
In this first sermon on the series, "Home is for...", Christopher talks about how your home is exactly what God is looking for.
In this third sermon of the "Making Christmas Count," we see that Jesus the Messiah promises us a bigger family.
In this second episode of the Advent series "Making Christmas Count" we see that the Messiah promises us a bigger future.
This is the first episode in the Advent series, Making Christmas Count. When we enter into the season with Jesus, he will give us a bigger faith.
In this final episode from the series "All Things New" on the book of Revelation, Christopher looks at the final chapters of the book, especially Chapter 21.
In this 2nd to last episode in the series on Revelation, Christopher talks about Jesus as Victor.
In this sixth episode of the "All Things New" series on the book of Revelation, Christopher talks about dragons (and yes, you read that right.)
In this fifth episode of the "All Things New" series on the book of Revelation, Christopher talks about the songs of the book, music that can change minds and move hearts.
In this fifth episode of the "All Things New" series on Revelation, Christopher answers the question, "What does it take to be a faithful witness?"
In this fourth episode of the series on Revelation, Christopher poses the question, "Is your world falling apart? Now what?" See what John saw, say what John said, and hold fast to the Lamb.
In this fourth episode of the series "All Things New," Christopher talks about chapters 4 and 5. At the center of heaven's worship is a surprising figure: a slain Lamb.
In the second episode of the series "All Things New," we journey to chapters 2 and 3 of Revelations, the letters to the angels of the 7 churches. Christ is among his people–even in difficulty–and this gives us the strength to hear, see, and stand.
In this first episode of the series "All Things New" on the book of Revelations, Christopher explains that the good news in the book was not only good for those living at the time but also good for us.
In this final episode on Listening Prayer, Carl talks about the hallmarks of being a follower of Jesus–listening to Him is one.
In this episode of the listening prayer series, Christopher discusses how one of our purposes here on earth is to listen to God who is speaking.
Ruan Humphrey discusses the words God has spoken to individuals throughout the Bible and the words that he speaks to us today.
How do you hear from God? And what do you do when he speaks? Christopher gives this message and allows time and space for you to prayerfully listen to God.
In this second episode of a two-part series on stewardship and giving, Christopher discusses money for the present and for the future.
What does the Bible say about money? Christopher discusses money for the past in this first episode of two on stewardship and giving.
Considering the stories of Jesus healing Jairus' daughter and the woman who touched his robe, Ruan discusses Jesus' care for us.
In this 6th episode of the "Love Your Neighbor, Change the World" series, Tracy Harper tells stories from her personal life of how she began to use the 4th everyday practice of loving her neighbor: serving.
In this 5th episode in the "Love Your Neighbor, Change the World" series, Christopher outlines the 3rd practice to help you love your neighbor. Eat with them.
In the fourth episode of the "Love Your Neighbor" series, Sara Buffington shares about Listening: it is our pattern, it is personal, and it is powerful.
In this third episode of the "Love Your Neighbor," Christopher unpacks step 1: Begin with Prayer.
In the first message of the summer series, Christopher explains how 5 simple and everyday practices can help you love your neighbor and change the world.
What do we need to pack for the end of the road? How do we prepare for our safe arrival in heaven?
Glenn Starr challenges us that it should be evident to us and others that we have been with Jesus.
Mother Ruan takes a look at the words Remission, Remission, and Redemption and traces their path through the Bible.
In this episode, Christopher talks about Easter, and how Jesus' life reshapes the lives of his people.
Jesus is alive for good. He is alive forever, but he is also alive for good in the sense that he is alive for your good, my good, and the good of the world.
The gospel presents us with a pretty clear picture of the horrific events of Good Friday. And theologians through the centuries have proposed numerous theories for the atonement (at-"one"-ment) that happened. Sin and death no longer separated us from God. That happened. But is that--and how is that--happening in us?
In the final episode of the "Drawing Near Moving with Jesus" series, Christopher talks about how God's preparation for us makes His partnership with us a blessing to the world.
In the five episode of the series "Drawing Near...Moving with Jesus" Christopher delves into the topic that Jesus invites us into blessing in the least likely places.
In this fourth episode of the "Drawing Near...Moving with Jesus" series, Christopher explains that followers of Jesus talk about their neighbors in astonishing ways.
In this third episode of the "Drawing Near: Moving with Jesus" series, Christopher explains that Jesus flips the tables in the temple in order to offer us a better table: his table.
In this second episode of the "Drawing Near" series, Christopher explains that following Jesus places us where mercy is most essential--and expensive.
In this first episode from the series "Drawing Near: Moving with Jesus," Christopher explains that standing between God and the world means we have an answer to the Devil's one offer. The answer is that God calls us to be with him.
Confusing times require a clear vision of Truth. But what is Truth? It is found in a story. It is found in a people. However it is most clearly found in Jesus.
What we need most is a clear vision of Jesus.
In the final episode of the "And Then...Begin" series, Christopher discusses how Jesus' authority gives us freedom to begin.
In his third sermon in the "And Then...Begin" series, Christopher explains that when God moves, he makes his people ready to begin.
The second sermon in the "And Then...Begin" series. Just like when God called Samuel, we need to be listening for Him.
Are you feeling stuck? Adrift? Parched? Father Christopher launches this new sermon series "And Then...Begin." Between where you’ve been and where you’re going is exactly where Jesus shows up—and makes it a place to begin.
Bishop Carl Buffington talks about his box of letters, and why the ending matters.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
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Glenn speaks on the passage of John 13:1-17
Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet 13 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”
7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”
Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”
9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”
10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master,nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Erica Stephenson, our youth and family minister, speaks on the passage from John 11 when Jesus raises Lazarus.
Listen to Christopher speak on making space for grace and finding common ground during Lent.
Listen to Bishop Carl speak on authentic Christianity at the ordination service Feb 1st.
We celebrated the last Sunday of Christmas and Epiphany on the 5th. Listen to Christopher speak on compounding interest...
Listen as Rev. Darryl Kemp gives us his insight on how we can Prepare the Way for our Lord in this season of Advent.
Listen to Bishop Carl as he explores what it means to be Considered Worthy, from the gospel reading Luke 20:27-38.
This is the video he shared during the sermon from Mitch Albom.
Hear Bishop Carl speak about praise and perseverance Sunday, which was the day of Canon Christopher's installation to our church as the new rector!
Riding the Wave.
Bishop Carl's last sermon as Rector of New Covenant Anglican Church, and then he passes the mantle of spiritual authority over to Canon Christopher.
Bishop William shares about the word Disciple, and the words in Swahili that they use for the English word disciple. The three translate to 'follow,' 'learn' and 'send.'
Bishop William from the DRC spoke on Saturday at the ordination of : Ruan Humphrey and Olwyn Kennaugh to priest, and Glenn Starr, Darryl Kemp, Michael Hesford and Jim Wilson to Deacon.
On June 14th, we celebrated the consecrations of Bishop Ivan Sikha and Bishop Burnet Cherisol.
Barbara Buffington, Bishop Carl's wife, shares about community, family and faith over the past 26 years at New Covenant.
Pictures she refers to during the message are included below.
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Hear from Bishop Carl, Canon Christopher, Larry Selig and Sharon Carnahan as they tell of more stories of God moving among His people.
The video of Pippa prayer walking
Whitney gives a short testimony of prayer walking with a four year old.
Bishop Carl speaks on taking a pause, handing out blessings and speaks hope into Sadie Hope's life.
Everyday Grace TODAY
Let me suggest three ways to discover everyday grace.
- The first is this. Trying to live one day of acceptance. In his book, Love is Letting Go of Fear, Dr. Gerald Jampolsky asks this question: "Have you ever given yourself the opportunity of going through just one day concentrating on totally accepting everyone and making no judgments?" He goes on to say, "Everything we think or say or do reacts on us like a boomerang. When we send out judgment in the form of criticism, fury or other attack thoughts, they come back to us. When we send our only love, it comes back to us."
So I suggest we try that one day this week. Suspend all judgments, spend one day of acceptance and se how, today, this scripture will be fulfilled in our hearing.
- Second, look of the opportunity in today, even if today is not quite what you had bargained for. A graduate student had gotten his first job, a desk job, he felt (and probably correctly) that it was much beneath his talents and he complained to his friend that he didn't do pencil pushing. His friend was entirely unsympathetic. He just patted him on the back and said to him, "You know, the world is a better place because Michelangelo didn't say, I don't do ceilings."
SO it is. You go through the Bible and Moses didn't say "I don't do rivers." Noah didn't say "I don't do arks." Ruth didn't say "I don't do mothers-in-law." David didn't say "I don't do giants." Paul didn't say "I don't do Gentiles. Mary Magdalene didn't say "I don't do feet." Jesus didn't say "I don't do crosses."
Look for the opportunity today. Even in things you'd rather not do and in places you'd rather not be, today's grace awaits.
- The third suggestions is this: at least one day, take time to put things in perspective. A man driving to work one morning had a little fender bender occasion with a woman. They both stopped. The woman got out to survey the damage. She was absolutely distraught. It was her fault. She admitted it. And her car was a new car, less than two weeks out of the showroom. She dreaded going home to tell her husband. The man felt sorry for her, but , nevertheless, things had to be done. She had to get the license number, registration papers, and so on. She went back to her car and reached into the glove compartment to get the documents and one of the first papers to tumble our, written in her husbands distinctive hand where these words: "In case of accident, remember honey, it's you I love, not the car." He put things in perspective.
Perspective is the long view of today's grace.
A day of acceptance without judgment, a day of opportunity without complaint, and a day of perspective without fear. These three things make our scripture reading fulfilled in our hearing - TODAY.