New Cov Podcast: Recent Episodes
New Covenant Community Church
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton and Troy Heller, Pastor of Connections, look at Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 and speak with New Cov members about why they serve and the benefits they have seen in their serving.
Lead Pastor, Chris Shelton, continues the series on Ecclesiastes entitled "Chasing the Wind" looking at Ecclesiastes 4:1-6 and how the brokeness around us should lead to compassion and the brokeness within us should lead to contentment.
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, continues the series on Ecclesiastes entitled "Chasing the Wind" looking at Ecclesiastes 3 and that there is a season for everything.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series on Ecclesiastes entitled "Chasing the Wind" looking at Ecclesiastes 2.
1) The GOOD LIFE isn't something you ACHIEVE - it's something you RECEIVE.
2) The GOOD LIFE begins when we acknowledge that GOD, not self, is the center of the existance, and when we gladly embrace our limitations as the CREATED set within the larger reality of CREATION by the CREATOR.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton begins a new series on Ecclesiastes entitled "Chasing the Wind" and how there are always something in life that we wish we could bend back into shape, but life doesn't always add up. But what if those were meant to lead us to God and not away from Him?
1) Life UNDER THE SUN makes no sense until you see it from ABOVE THE SUN
2) Everyone DIES - but not everyone truly LIVES
New Cov member Steve Ingracia concludes the series "From Jacob to Israel" and how Jacob admitted his weakness and surrendered to God thereby prevailing.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia continues the series "From Jacob to Israel" and how God met Jacob where he was.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia continues the series "From Jacob to Israel" and examines how Isaac moved to trusting God and why it is never too late to believe in His promises.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia begins the series "From Jacob to Israel" and the birth of Jacob
Lead Pastor, Chris Shelton, concludes the series on peacemaking and the importance of forgiveness.
Pastor of Connections Troy Heller looks at Matthew 18:15-35 and how to begin to restore relationships that have been damaged.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton look at Matthew 7:1-5 and the importance of not judging others as part of the peacemaking processing.
1) Own your part
2) Overlook the offense
3) Overcome the conflict
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series, The Peacemakers, and what it means and how to glorfiy God through peacemaking.
1) Trust God's Heart
2) Follow God's Ways
3) Reflect God's Character
4) Honor God's Name
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "The Peacemakers" by looking at the common responses to conflict.
1) Peace FAKING
2) Peace BREAKING
3) Peace MAKING
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series on peacemaking and how Paul uses persuasion to achieve peacemaking.
Posture (verses 1-3)
Praise (verses 4-7)
Petition (verses 8-14)
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put in perspective (verses 15-16)
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press in personally (verses 17-19)
Empower (verses 20-22 [v 13-14])
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, looks at Paul's letter to Philemon and how the Gospel reconciles, reciprocates and compels us to do the right thing.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the series on Mark examining Mark 16:9-20 and the history behind these verses.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton look at Mark 16:1-8, 39-41 and the resurrection of Jesus.
1) Are you with Jesus, or are you watching Jesus from a distance?
2) What will you do with what you have seen and heard?
3) If you could do it again, what would you do differently?
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, look at Mark 14:1-11 and the woman pouring perfume over the head of Jesus.
1) Doing what we can for Jesus is BEAUTIFUL
2) Nothing spent on Jesus is ever WASTEFUL
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, looks at Mark 12:38-44 and widow giving all that she had.
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In God's Kingdom the amount sacrificed always supersedes the amount given.
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Generorsity isn't measured by comparison.
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Generosity is measured by trust.
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There are no ordinary people in God's kingdom.
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Every person is seen and loved by God in the struggles of their lives.
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YOU ARE BELOVED. Now live as the beloved.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Administration, examines Mark 12:28-40 and what it means to take up the teachings (yoke) of Jesus.
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, looks at Mark 12:13-27 and who we are to pledge our allegiance to.
1) 'Caesar' has authority off SOME THINGS, but NOT EVERYTHING
2) We owe SOME THINGS to 'Caesar', but we owe EVERYTHING to God
3) Give to GOD what is GOD'S
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 12:1-12.
1) God is PATIENT and still LOVES his vineyard.
2) Sin is foolish; ULTIMATE foolishness is refusing the Son.
3) Build your life on the Cornerstone.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 11:1-11 and the significance of the trip Jesus took into Jerusalem.
1) Jesus may not be the kind of king we Want, but Jesus is the King we Need.
2) Following Jesus demands that we lay down our lives.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, looks at Mark 10:17-31 and how idols can take our focus away from God.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the Mark series by looking at Mark 10:1-2 and what the Bible says about marriage and divorce.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Romans 12:1-21 and the three foundational principles to accomplish our mission
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Genuine Faith
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Authentic Relationships
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Meaningful Impact
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at 2 Kings 2:19-22 and biblical hope.
Biblical Hope is the confident assurance that the best is always ahead.
1) History DESCRIBES where you've been, but it doesn't have to DECIDE your future.
2) CURSES can be BROKEN.
3) NEW BEGINNINGS start with NEW THINKING.
4) GOD'S WORD makes NEW THINGS possible.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Isaiah 11:1-10.
1) Jesus is the YES to God's promises.
2) Where Jesus REIGNS, peace RULES.
3) ROOTED in Jesus, NEW GROWTH is always possible.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Isaiah 7:14-17 and trusting God. 'God With Us' is more than a name; it's a REALITY. We are to approach God as a blank page.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton introduces the Advent series "Promises Kept: Christmas in Isaiah".
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts, looks at Mark 9:33-41 and greatness.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 9:14-29 and how to thrive in coming down the mountain.
1) Reflect (on) the GLORY of Jesus.
2) GUARD from senseless distraction.
3) GROW from inevitable failure.
4) GET REAL about real doubts.
5) GIVE prayer its proper priority.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 9:2-13 and how God uses sacred places to impact people.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton look at how disciples
1) Are followers OF THE WAY of Jesus
2) Follow IN THE WAY of Jesus
3) Keep close ON THE WAY with Jesus
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 8:22-25 and the importance of seeing Jesus.
1) Jesus SEES us and gives us His FULL ATTENTION.
2) Jesus is the MEANS by which we make sense of our MESSES.
3) Seeing Jesus takes TIME and TOUCH, and Jesus always FINISHES what He STARTS.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Administration, continues the series on Mark by looking at Mark 7 and the kingdom of God.
1) In the kingdom of God, salvation does not come by keeping the law perfectly.
2) In the kingdom of God, love, not performance, is the evidence of spiritual maturity.
3) The kingdom of God will include people you don't expect - and maybe people even people you don't want.
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, examines Mark 6:30-44 and 8:1-21 and Jesus feeding multitudes on two separate occasions despite the disciples being unsure.
1) Jesus is not limited by our limitations.
2) Jesus doesn't just meet needs in us; Jesus meets needs through us.
3) At Jesus' table, there is always more than enough!
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 6:7-29 and the sending of the disciples. Following Jesus to be sent by Him and while it is costly the rewards outweigh the costs.
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, examines Mark 6:1-6 and why familiarity with Jesus is not the same as faith in Jesus and how we respond to Him matters.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Mark 5:21-43 and how Jesus brings healing and restoration to everything He touches.
Pastor of Connections, Troy Heller, looks at Mark 5:1-20 and the importance of our primary identity; our identity which is rooted in our Creator.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Administration, resumes the study of Mark and how we are to deal with the storms of life.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the series "Fresh Faith: The Book of Malachi" by looking at Malachi 3:13-18 and how we show our love for God by keeping His commands.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Malachi 2:17-3:12.
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Everything belongs to God
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We need to trust God more than stuff.
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We need to responsibly manage God's resources.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Fresh Faith: The Book of Malachi" looking at Malachi 1:6-14 and why we need worship that opens doors rather than closing them.
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Glorifies God's Name
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Declares God's Greatness
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Magnifies God's Worth
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, begins the study of the book of Malachi and looking at God's love.
1) God's love is not exclusive to some but encompasses all.
2) God's love is certain because of God's character.
3) God's love remains even when it isn't reciprocated.
New Covenant member Mike Johnson looks at Exodus 17:1-7 and how God uses setbacks to develop us.
Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Administration, Brent Watson, looks at the parable of the sower.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Mark: The Beginning of the Gospel" looking at Mark 3:7 to Mark 3:34.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Mark: The Beginning of the Gospel" looking at Mark 2:23 to Mark 3:6 and why rest is important and how Jesus can provide it.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Mark: The Beginning of the Gospel" looking at Mark 2:18-22 and the things that Jesus brings.
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Jesus brings Joy.
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Jesus makes us New.
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Jesus gives us Rest.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Mark: The Beginning of the Gospel" looking at how Jesus responded to the paralyzed man lowered by his friends through a roof and how faith breaks through barriers and that how His forgiveness goes deeper than healing.
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, looks at Mark 1:35-45 and the significance of Jesus going into the wilderness to pray and his healing of the leper.
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, looks at Mark 1:9-34 and the significance of Jesus traveling to Jerusalem to be baptized before going into the wilderness.
Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Administration, Brent Watson, continues the series on Mark looking at Mark 1:2-8
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton gives an overview of Mark.
1) Who is this Jesus? Mark 1:1-8:26
2) Who do you say this Jesus is? Mark 8:27-10:52
3) What do you do with this Jesus? Mark 11:16
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at the first verse of Mark in the Easter message of 2025.
Religion is what we do to reach God; the Gospel is what God has done to reach us.
Pastor of Connections, Troy Heller, looks at the importance of rhythm in our vocation. Our work matters to God and He matters to our work.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Administration, looks the rhythms of following Jesus and what it looks like in our lives.
Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, Dr. Bret Welstead, looks at the rhythm of worship and why it is important.
1) Worship engages our whole being.
2) Worship aims us toward the kingdom.
3) Worship is essential to community, and community is essential to worship.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Rhythm" by looking at stewardship and finances.
1) Everything belongs to God.
2) We are managers of God's resources.
3) How we use our money is a spiritual issue.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Administration, look at Matthew 6:5-13 and four truths about prayer and how Jesus modeled them.
1) Prayer is not about looking (or sounding) good, but about honesty.
2) Prayer is not about trying to manipulate God into responding as we would like but about trusting God because we know that He is good.
3) There is no formula for prayer, but there is a model.
4) Jesus assumes a rhythm of prayer in the lives of His followers.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Rhythm" looking at Matthew 12:1-8 and the importance of Sabbath as modeled by God and Jesus.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Foundations" looking at James 2.
We are saved by faith alone, but faith that saves is never alone.
Lead Pastor continues the series "Foundations" looking at Psalm 133 and the importance of authentic relationships which are
- Founded on Truth
- Grounded in Love
- Active in Grace
- Centered in the Gospel
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at 1 Peter 1:7 and Romans 5:1-11 and what it means to have genuine faith and why it is an important foundation of our faith.
In this standalone message, Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at how to experience fulfillment and purpose in a new year.
1) Practice Contenment
2) Make Jesus Preeminent
Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn concludes the series "Light of the World" looking at the promise of Jesus to always be with us including times of disappointment, doubt and despair.
Continuing the Advent series "Light of the World" Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at John 1:1-9.
Continuing the Advent series "Light of the World" Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at John 1:6-14.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton begins the Advent series "Light of the World" looking at John 1:1-5.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the series "Sojourners & Exiles" looking at 1 Peter 5:8:14 and how to be light in a dark world.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Sojourners & Exiles" looking at 1 Peter 5:1-7 and what servant leadership is and how it is modeled by Christ.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton examines 1 Peter 4:1-11 and how followers of Christ are to live. To live for the will of God rather than earthly desires and to love each other deeply.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at 1 Peter 2:18-3:7 and how people are to relate to one another.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Sojourners & Exiles" looking at 1 Peter 2:11-25 and how we are to rise above while engaging faithfully.
- Embrace our foreign status.
- Submit for the Lord's sake.
- Live Free to do as we ought.
- Show honor, love rightly, fear God.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, continues the series "Sojourners & Exiles" looking at 1 Peter 2:4-10. Peter reminds his audience and us that knowing who we are will help us know how to live where we are. The community of followers of Christ is a tangible expression of God in the world.
Pastor of Connections, Troy Heller, looks at 1 Peter 1:22 to 1 Peter 2:3 and how we are to show our love to one another.
- Authentic Relationships
- Meaningful Impact
- Offer Forgiveness and Grace
- Joy and Encouragement
- Genuine Faith
- Pray for and Support
- Sharing Stories of God at Work
Continuing the series, "Sojourners & Exiles" Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at 1 Peter 1:13-22 and what it means to live a holy life.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Sojourners & Exiles" looking at the dynamic tension faced by believers who are pulled in two directions...upward and downward.
Genuine Faith in Christ
- Involves Tension
- Embraces Parados
- Anticipates Suffering
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton begins the series "Sojourners & Exiles" looking at 1 Peter 1:1-2. Peter reminds the readers of his letter and us that we need to:
Remember Who We Are
Rember Where We Are
New Covenant member Steve Ingracia concludes the series "David: After God's Own Heart" looking at the story of David and Bathsheba.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia continues the series "David: After God's Own Heart" looking at Psalm 103.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia continues the series "David: After God's Own Heart" looking at 2 Samuel 7 and David was willing to trust God by putting his weight upon him and believing that God is who He says he is.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia begins the series "David: After God's Own Heart" by looking at the story of David and Goliath.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the series "Love Where You Live" looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan and what neighboring is:
- It is Active, not passive
- It is Presence, not simply proximity
- It is Compassionate, not convenient
- It is Indiscriminate, not selective
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at Jeremiah 29.
Embrace where you are
Build a future here, now
Prioritize the good of your neighbot
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton looks at how God responds to us when we face dark days by looking at 1 Kings 19:1-19.
Lead Pastor, Chris Shelton, concludes the series looking at Habakkuk 3 and what to do when it feels like God has forgotten.
- Remember what God has done.
- Accept what God is doing.
- Trust what God will do.
- Rejoice in who God is.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson continues the series "Habakkuk: Faith In Dark Days" and remembering that faith is the deliberate confidence in the character of God and His ways even when we may not understand them at the time.
- Our current circumstances have little, if anything, to say about God's goodness.
- Don't doubt in the dark what you know to be true in the light.
Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, Dr. Bret Welstead, continues the series "Habakkuk: Faith In Dark Days" and how to survive dark seasons when they come.
- Watch for a message from God
- Write what we hear God saying to us
- Wait for God to move
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton introduces the series "Habakkuk: Faith In Dark Days" and that to really know God involves:
- wrestling with pain
- struggling with doubts
- living with unanswered questions
Lead Pastor, Chris Shelton, looks at Micah 6:8 and what God requires of us:
- Do Justice
- Love Kindness
- Walk Humbly with God
Pastor of Family Ministries, Troy Heller, looks at Joshua 3 and 4 and the importance of looking back at what God has done in our lives.
Dr. Brett Yohn concludes looking at the founding principles of New Covenant Community Church in the series "Covenant Community".
Founding Pastor Brett Yohn continues the series "Covenant Community" looking at four principles that are the bedrock of New Covenant Community Church.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Margin" by looking at the need for creating margin in our life for prayer and how Jesus taught how to pray.
Lead Pastor, Chris Shelton, continues the series Margin looking at the necessity of having margin in our lives for the Word of God.
1) We overcome temptation by the Word.
2) We know truth through the Word.
3) We discern God's will by being in the Word.
4) We find life and nourishment in the Word.
Chris Shelton, Lead Pastor, begins the series "Margin" looking at how God defines margin and why it is important for us to develop margin in our lives.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the Easter series "Expectations" by looking at the hope that Jesus gives. - He helps us make sense of things.
- He is awaiting our invitation.
- He is revealed in the Word and at the table.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the Easter series "Expectations" looking at the resurrection of Jesus, how He exceeded the expectations of those who followed Him and continues to do so now.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton begins the Easter series "Expectations" looking at Jesus and His entry into Jerusalem. Jesus knew the expectations of the people, but He knew the end game that was greater. He may not be the King that we want, but He is the King we need.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, concludes the series "Lost and Found" by looking at the response of the father to his sons.
ead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Lost and Found" by looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son and the second son.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Lost and Found" by looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the series "Resolved" looking at Isaiah 58:1-14 and what it means to have meaning impact.
Troy Heller, Pastor of Family Ministries, looks at Acts 2:42-47 and the meaning and impact of having authentic relationships in our lives.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Resolved" looks at Romans 5:1-11 and genuine faith.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Resolved" looking at Haggai 2:11-19 and how we are to be used by Him in His battles.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "Resolved" looking at Haggai 2:1-9 and how change is not possible without God and what He has done before He can do again.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton begins the series "Resolved" looking at Haggai 1 and the need for putting Jesus at the center of our priorities
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, conclused the series "Songs of Christmas" by looking at the song of heaven.
Adult Discipleship Pastor Brent Watson continues the Advent series, "Songs of Christmas" by looking at Luke 2:1-21 and the song of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the Advent series, "Songs of Christmas" by looking at Luke 2:22-40 and the story of Simeon.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the Advent series, "Songs of Christmas" by looking at Luke 1:26-56 and the story of Mary.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the Advent series, "Songs of Christmas" by looking at Luke 1:5-25 , 57-80 and the story of Zechariah
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, begins the Advent series "Songs of Christmas" looking at verses 1-4 of Luke 1.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton concludes the series, "One Another" and why it is important for each of us to spur on each other.
- We help one another draw near to God.
- We help one another hold onto hope.
- We help one another grow in love and good works.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "One Another", looking at the importance of forgiving one another.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "One Another" and how each believer has particular gifts provided by the Holy Spirit for a particular purpose. The gifts are not distributed equally, but we are equally responsible for the gifts that we have been given.
Lead Pastor Chris Shelton continues the series "One Another" and what is the body of Christ is and what church membership is:
- An affirmation of Heavenly Citizenship
- An identification with God's Family
- A commitment to a Covenant Community
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, continues the series "One Another" and the model of how Jesus served and how it glorifies God.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, continues the series "One Another" and examines Romans 12:2. We, as followers of Christ, are not to follow the pattern of the world, but to be renewed by following Jesus' teaching and His values.
Lead Pastor, Chris Shelton, continues the series "One Another" looking at Romans 12:1 how we exalt God's mercy by worship and express His mercy by one anothering. One Another-ing is not what we demand from one another, but what we become for one another.
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, begins the series "One Another" by looking at John 13:34-35. The three key points are:
- Loving one another is not optional.
- God loves each and every individual.
- Love is the distinguishing mark of a disciple of Jesus.
Pastor of Family Ministries, Troy Heller, continues the series "Community: The Church in Acts" by looking at the story of the Good Samaritan and who our neighbor is.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, continues the series "Community: The Church in Acts" looking at how Jesus modeled what it means to be a servant.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, continues the series "Community: The Church in Acts" by looking at what it means to be a saved community.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Adult Discipleship, continues the series Community: The Church in Acts" looking at how the early church was a beacon to those around them.
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, continues the series "Community: The Church in Acts" by looking at worship and how it is a response to God.
Pastoral Candidate Chris Shelton looks at 2 Kings 2:19-22 and
1) How history describes where you have been but does not determine your future.
2) Curses can be broken.
3) New beginnings start with new thinking.
Pastor of Family Ministries, Troy Heller, continues the series Community: The Church in Acts by looking at the generosity of the early church and how it relates to the church today.
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, begins the series Community: The Church in Acts by looking at the togetherness of the early church and how it relates to the church today.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia continues the series "Redeemed: The Story of Ruth" looking at how Ruth met Boaz and his kindness towards her.
New Cov member Steve Ingracia begins the series "Redeemed: The Story of Ruth" by looking at the beginning of the book .
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, concludes the series The Holy Spirit by looking at how Jesus and the Holy Spirit were connected.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, continues the series The Holy Spirit by looking at 1 Corinthians 12 and the gifts of the Spirit.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, looks at being led by the Spirit by hearing and recognizing His voice by spending time in the scriptures where we learn about God's character, the content and tone of His voice. By hearing and recognizing the Holy Spirit we are more able to discern God's will for our life.
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, examines Acts 1 and 2 and that we are to respond boldly, confront sin and deception and endure trials when they come.
Founding Pastor, Dr. Brett Yohn, examines Acts 1 and 2 and that we are to respond boldly, confront sin and deception and endure trials when they come.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, introduces the series "The Holy Spirit: God Within Us" by looking at Galatians 5 and what it means to walk with the Spirit.
Pastor of Family Ministries, Troy Heller, looks at Philippians 4:11-28. Paul endured many trials and persevered through his connection to Christ.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, concludes the series The Next Four Words of Jesus by looking at Luke 24:36-49 and experiencing doubt when following Christ.
Continuing the series, The Next Four Words of Jesus, Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn looks at Acts 1:1-12 and how He instructed the disples and others to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth.
New Cov Member, Steve Ingracia, continues the series "The Next Four Words of Jesus" by looking at John 21:1-19.
Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, Dr. Bret Welstead, begins the series "The Next Four Words of Jesus" by looking at Luke 24.
Pastor of Adult Discipleship, Brent Watson, looks at the crucificixion of Jesus in this Good Friday message of 2023.
In the Easter 2023 message, Dr. Brett Yohn, discusses the view points of several of the participants of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection and how things were not as they initially seemed.
Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, Dr. Bret Welstead, concludes the series Seven Last Words of Christ by looking at "It is finished".
Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn continues the series Seven Last Words of Jesus by examining the phrase "I thirst",
Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Heller continues the series Seven Last Words of Jesus by examining the phrase "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do...",
Brent Watson, Pastor of Adult Discipleship, continues the series Seven Last Words of Jesus by examining the phrase "Behold your son, Behold your mother...".
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, continues the series Seven Last Words of Jesus by examining the phrase "My God why have you forsaken me...",
New Covenant member Steve Ingracia begins the Lent message series, Seven Last Words of Jesus, by looking at the phrase "Today you will be with me in paradise..." and the outrageous, radical grace that Jesus showed to one of the men beside him and to us.
New Covenant member Steve Ingracia concludes the Grounded series by looking at the history of the Bible.
In this message of the series Grounded, Pastor of Adult Discipleship Brent Watson looks at Eternity and the Return of Jesus by examining five generally helded beliefs about Eternity and the Return of Jesus.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship Arts, continues the series Grounded by looking at how everyone needs a rescuer. Christ is that rescuer and His rescue is permanent. We don't follow Jesus so that he will save us; we follow Jesus because He has saved us.
In this message of the series Grounded, Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn looks at the importance of people. They are made in the image of God who made us to make decisions. He takes us seriously and honors our choices.
Good News: We are created to be relational and responsible. Every person has dignity.
Bad News: We are hopelessly fallen.
Pastor of Family Ministries, Troy Heller, continues the series Grounded by looking at the Holy Spirit and the roles that He has in our lives.
- He is our companion and helper.
- He helps us pray.
- He makes us new.
- He gives us understanding.
- He helps us reflect God by developing attributes of the Spirit in us.
- He is a gift giver.
- He gives us joy and hope.
- He is our guide.
- He gives us power to tell about Jesus.
- He will tell you what to say.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, continues the series Grounded by looking at who Jesus is and what is revealed by Him.
- That He is a loving God who desires a relationship with us.
- That He is a faithful God who never leaves us.
- That He gives us a hope for the future.
- That He shows us a better way to live.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Adult Discipleship, introduces the series Grounded which focuses on the core truths of our faith. The foundations that will guide the series are The Bible and what is essential and not essential to following Christ. This week's message looks at what we believe about God and who He is.
In this message of the Advent series, The Promise of Christmas, New Covenent member Steve Ingracia looks at how God moved behind the scenes to prepare the way for His Son.
In this message of the Advent series, The Promise of Christmas, Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn looks at several passages about Jesus bringing light to the darkness.
In this message of the Advent series, The Promise of Christmas, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, Dr. Bret Welstead looks at Isaiah 9:6-7 and Christ being the Prince of Peace. Jesus brings peace to us by
- Jesus accomplished peace between God and ourselves by dying on the cross.
- Jesus accomplished peace in our relationships with others.
- Jesus will establish peace on earth when He returns to reign.
In this message of the Advent series, The Promise of Christmas, Pastor of Adult Discipleship Brent Watson looks at why Jesus is our Mighty God through seven phrases that describe Jesus as the Mighty God of Isaiah (Isaiah 9:6-7).
In this standalone message Troy Heller, Pastor of Family Ministries, looks at several passage on the reasons for living our lives as a thank you note to God.
Concluding the series, Choose Joy, Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, Dr. Bret Welstead, look at Philippians 4:4-9. Paul reminds the Philippians of his background and everything that he had gained. But all of it was nothing compared to the surpassing value of knowing and following Christ.
Continuing the series, Choose Joy, Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn look at Philippians 4:1 and the importance of connection with Jesus and others. However, connection requires being intentional as you cannot have the joy and happiness that God intends for you without regularly conenction with Jesus and with believers that you know,
In this message of the series, Choose Joy, Pastor of Adult Discipleship Brent Watson look at Philippians 2:19-30 and the impact that two of Paul's companions had in his life. It is important to have people in our lives who can be there regardless of the situation. Who is the Timothy and/or Epaphroditus in your life? Let them know the impact that they have had in your life.
In this message of the series, Choose Joy, Family Ministries pastor Troy Heller looks at Philippians 2:111 and Paul's emphasis on being humble as modeled by Christ. We are to not only look to our interests, but also for the interests of others. Humility is thinking about and valuing others.
In this message of the series, Choose Joy, founding pastor Dr. Brett Yohn looks at Philippians 1:19-26 and how Paul considered it joy to be used by God in someone else's life. God uses ordinary people to impact those around them for Christ; doing what they can, where they are and with what they have.
Continuing the series, Choose Joy, Adult Discipleship Pastor Brent Watson looks at Philippians 1:1-11 and the joy that can be had by sharing the Good News with others and that God's work in our lives and the lives of those around us is a better source of joy than our circumstances.
In this new series, Choose Joy, Dr. Bret Welstead Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, introduces why it it important to choose joy regardless of the circumstances.
In this final message of the series, The Best Is Yet To Come, and his final message at New Covenant Dr. Tim Johnson reflects on his time and blesses the congregation.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, The Best Is Yet To Come looking at several passages that are the heart of New Cov; Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11-14 and Matthew 5:14-16. God wants to be obvious in our life and to make Him obvious to other in order to fulfill our appointed call: To make God obvious to those around us.
In this message of the series, The Best Is Yet To Come, some of the New Cov ministries provide an update on their work and being an impact in the world.
In this message of the series, The Best Is Yet To Come, Dr. Tim Johnson addresses the issue of drive and why it is important to spend time in God's Word anchoring ourselves to Him in everything we do. The foundation of all success is to "Build our life on the Word of God." God's peace arrives when we realize and accept that His Word provides us the needed strengh and direction for our next steps; not our entire journey.
Beginning the series, The Best Is Yet To Come, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at several passages about what it is to actually know Christ and to live our lives for Him. Jesus came to free us from our bondage to our self-serving kingdom. The more that we live for God, the more we position ourselves to experience God's best for our lives.
Concluding the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 4:7-18. In his letter Paul closes by mentioning those who are serving the Lord and the power of community. We should never underestimate the difference we are making in the lives of those around us. Being present in people's lives required inconvenience and sacrifice and stepping out of what solely benefits us in order to live for the benefit of others. Jesus counted us as more signficant that His own life.
In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Heller examines Colossians 4:5-6. Paul reminds the Colossians that outsiders (those who do not know Christ yet) should never feel like outsiders. However, it is not just our words that have an impact on those around us, but also how we live our lives. We need to try to emulate Jesus in all areas.
In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 4:2-4 and prayer. We are to devote to prayer which is abandoning our place as the center of our world and surrendering that place to God as an act of heartfelt worship. We are not to collect our desires, wants and needs rather we are to empty our hands and surrender to God.
In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 3:18-25 and what it means to follow Christ in all aspects of our life. There is no aspect of our life that gets compartmentalized from Christ's presence and influence. We are to be present in the lives of those we are surrounded by; spouses, children, employees and coworkers.
In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Worship Arts PastorDr. Bret Welstead looks at Colossians 3:1-11. Paul reminds the Colossians and us that we are to set our minds on Christ rather than earthly things. Remember our focus is to be on Christ rather than being in reaction mode responding to the most immediate thing happening in our lives.
In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Lead PastorDr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 2:11-23. Paul reminds the Colossians that there is only Jesus and we can either chose to trust in ourselves or to trust in Christ. Our choice reveals what we believe about our own abilities, our true beliefs about God's grace and mercy, the natural tendency that all of us have towards self-righteousness and what we believe about God and how we think He sees us in Christ.
In this message of the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, Lead PastorDr. Tim Johnson looks at Colossians 2:1-10. Paul reminds the people of Colossae not to be fooled by false teachers who promised insider, secret spiritual understanding that is inconsisten with Christ. Only the full understanding of Christ can keep believers from being deceived.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, by looking at Colossians 1:15-29. Paul emphasizes the preeminence of Christ or how He is superior in who He is and surpassing in all He does. He is the image of the invisible God. Rather than being focused on our shrunken kingdom of ourselves we should focus on the magnificence of God.
Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, by speaking with the Central Asia team and others about their experiences.
Dr. Tim Johnson begins the series, Colossians: Through Him And For Him, by looking at Colossians 1:1-14 and why, just like ballast is important to a ship, Christ is the ballast in our lives and important to our well-being. We are to bear fruit and growing.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, by looking at the life of Samson. Samson was called by and set aside by God to lead in a time of great need. However, failing to guard his heart, at the end of his life was blind and imprisoned.
Respond:
Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/30718-living-with-no-regrets
Living With No Regrets
Your past does not have to define your future. Using God’s word, you can silence the voice of regret, experience peace, make a fresh start and learn how to live a life with no regrets!
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, by looking at the life of Paul (formerly Saul). Formerly a persecuter of followers of The Way, Saul had an unexpected encounter with Jesus that transformed his life despite all of the things that he had done. Likewise, we are not regulated to what we might be currently or were or in the past. It can be used by God.
Response:
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/11494-who-is-jesus
Who Is Jesus?
This five-day reading plan taps into the pivotal question asked and debated for generations: Who Is Jesus? During this devotional journey, Pastor Louie Giglio invites you to meet God in both your intellect and heart by uncovering what history and Scripture have to say about Jesus.
In this message of the series Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at the story of Ruth and how sometimes God leads you where you didn't plan to go in order to produce in you what you couldn't achieve on your own; embrace vertical faith not horizontal.
Troy Heller, Pastor of Family Ministries, in this message of the series Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, by looking at Joseph. Joseph was wronged by a number of people but continued to keep his focus on God and to let His light shine through our imperfections
Troy Heller, Pastor of Family Ministries, in this message of the series Jars of Clay: God's Power in Our Weakness, by looking at the life of David. God plucked him out of where he was to lead Israel. God noticed him, looked at his heart and told him that he was not disconnected. God wanted David to show these things in order to let Jesus shine through.
Finishing the series, Who Do You Say I am, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at the relevance of the Resurrection of Jesus and some of the evidence of His resurrection (Mark 16:1-8). The resurrection of Jesus is the pillar of the Christian faith. There is nothing that He cannot do and that He lives in us which allows us to navigate life's events with hope.
In this Good Friday message, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Mark 15:1-20 and the crucifixion of Jesus after being betrayed, disowned and arrested.
Continuing the series, Who Do You Say I am, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at the final day of Jesus (Mark 15:1-20). Jesus knew that His death was the plan and it was not a surprise. He suffered the unthinkable so that we could experience what was unreachable. The cross is bad news for each of us as we are confronted with the fact that there is something fundamentally broken inside of us. It is also good news as it demonstrates that God is willing to do whatever is necessary to fix what sin has broken.
Dr. Tim Johnson, Lead Pastor, looks at Mark 14:43-65. God will use the brokeness of the world that is our present address to complete the personal transformation that He has begun. Jesus's immediate desire was to be spared what He knew was coming. However, He also knew that this desire must bow before His ultimate value to spare us. The gospel of escaping our circumstances is rarely the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Tim Johnson, Lead Pastor, looks at 2 Timothy 1:5-7 and the importance of sharing the faith with future generations as we are to be proactive in adding value to those around us and helping to lead them to Christ. Along with member John Liesveld, members representing Gen Z, Gen Y, Gen X and Boomers share how they have been impacted by people in their life in following Christ and how they themselves are impacting those around them.
Dr. Tim Johnson, Lead Pastor, looks at Jesus' praying in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42). In the garden, Jesus knew that His immediate desire to be spared, but He bowed before His ultimate value of sparing us. God is working through hard circumstances to transform us. He is with us in the peaks and the valleys. Instead of focusing on the lack, we should give the lack to God and trust Him to provide.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, looks at Mark 12:12-26 and the Passover / The Last Supper. When we worship, we rehearse or enact God's story. Not so that we can perform but can be formed. The purposes of the Lord's Supper are:
Memorial - looking into the past to remember how God has saved us.
Communion - looking at the present to see how we are one in Jesus.
Eucharist - looking into the future with thanksgiving to the return of Jesus.
Dr. Tim Johnson, Lead Pastor, looks at Mark 12:28-34 and the Greatest Commandment. We are called to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength; the totality of our being. In addition, we are to love our neighbor as ourself as everyone we see is loved by God and is being pursued by Him. There are no other commandments greater than these.
Bible Reading
Mark Readings: https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/25017-the-gospel-of-mark-part-threeLenten Readings: https://newcovchurch.org/lent/
Pastor of Family Ministries looks at Mark 11:1-33. Jesus enters Jerusalem being worshipped and then sees what is happening; comfort, status and money were masquerading as worship. We are not to hold on too tight to things that we miss what God really wants for us.
Continuing the series, Who Do You Say I Am, Pastor of Adult Discipleship Brent Watson looks at Mark 10:32-45. Jesus reminds the disciples that greatness in His kingdom is not measured by how many serve or work for you. Rather, who ever wants to be great must be a servant and to be a slave of all.
Bible Reading PlanThe Gospel of Mark, part 2
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/24362-the-gospel-of-mark-part-two
Continuing the series, Who Do You Say I Am, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Mark 10:17-31 and the rich young ruler. The young man approached Jesus thinking that eternal life was a transaction that he could conduct. However, following God is not about religion, it is about a relationship with the creator of the universe. If we want God to be our Savior, then we have to replace what we already have or are looking to as a savior.
Bible Reading Plan
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/23777-the-gospel-of-mark-part-one
Who is Jesus? It’s a question people have been wrestling with for 2,000 years with an answer that has the power to change your life forever. In part one of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 1:1–2:17. Discover why it was said of Jesus, “We have never seen anything like this.”
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/mark/
Beginning the series, Who Do You Say I Am, Dr. Tim Johnson provides an overview of Mark and who Jesus is. Jesus produces the unsurpassable glory of God which emanates from Him. He is the Glory of God. We cannot receive the benefits of faith without exercising faith. It is faith which transforms us from unbelieving believers to believing believers.
Bible Reading Plan
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/23777-the-gospel-of-mark-part-one
Who is Jesus? It’s a question people have been wrestling with for 2,000 years with an answer that has the power to change your life forever. In part one of a seven-part devotional journey through the Gospel of Mark, we’ll examine Mark 1:1–2:17. Discover why it was said of Jesus, “We have never seen anything like this.”
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/mark/
Finishing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Bret Welstead looks at 1 Peter 5:1-14. Peter reminds the readers and us that we are to be humble, stand firm in the faith when trials come and that we will be restored.
Continuing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 4:12-19. We are not to be surprised at the trials that we face in our lives. Rather we are to rejoice in participating in the sufferings of Christ. What if the unpleasant adjustements to daily life become a course to be taken of breakthroughs in our life?
Bible Reading Plan
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/22291-learning-from-the-persecuted-church
Learning from the Persecuted Church
Christian persecution is one of the biggest human rights issues happening in our time. Today, over 260 million Christians are living in places where they experience high levels of persecution. We can learn great things from those who boldly witness for Christ, no matter the cost
Continuing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 4:8-11. We are encouraged to love each other deeply, even those with whom we may disagree and to offer hospitality to one another; use the gifts that we have been given to serve others thereby showing them God's grace.
Bible Reading Planhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17500-available-break-through-busy-to-connect-with-god
Available: Breaking Through “Busy” to Connect with God“
If you’re stuck in a rut, stressed, or anxious, make yourself available to God. In this 5-day devotional, learn specific ways you can be present with God and invite Him to work in your life, and start experiencing the peace, strength, and joy that comes from being available.
Continuing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 4:1-9. As Christ went through everything that we have or are going through, we need to learn from him. We need to live our days free to pursue what God wants rather than being under the sway of what we want.
Bible Reading Plan
https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/1323-disciples-making-disciples-with-francis-chan
Disciples Making Disciples with Francis Chan
Taken from his New York Times bestselling book "Multiply," join Francis Chan as he equips Christians to make new disciples… just like Jesus told us to
In the final message of the Advent series, The True Light, Brent Watson looks at Matthew 2:1-11 and how the Magi and Herod reacted to the birth of Jesus. How do we respond when we think about allowing Jesus to be king in our lives; worshipful like the Magi or threatened like Herod?
In this message of the Advent series, The True Light, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at John 1:9-14. Jesus, the Light of the World, produces clarity, direction, perspective, confidence, hope, joy, peace because of His love for us. The darker it becomes, the more powerful the light
In this message of the Advent series, The True Light, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Galatians 4:4-7. God sent His Son, born of a woman and under the law, to redeem those under the law. We are no longger a slave, but a son and an heir.
In this message of the Advent series, The True Light, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 John 1:1-10. John proclaimed that Jesus has been since the beginning and desires fellowship with us and that we share that fellowship with others. It is the stability on the inside that we have in Him that is comforting regardless of what is happening on the outside.
In this message of the Advent series, The True Light, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at John 1:1-5 and John 17:5. Jesus has always been and His entry into our world began in eternity and then moved to creation. He has existed as God and with God from before the construction of time and space. His becoming flesh and dwelling among us is the essence of the incarnation.
In this message of the Advent series, The True Light, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Isaiah 9:6. Faith is trusting the One who leads. He brings completeness and is ready to lead us, strengthen us, love us and grace us.
In this first message of the Advent series, The True Light, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Genesis 1:1. Since God created something out of nothing, there is no situation that we may find ourselves in that is hopeless; He is there. Our hope is based on a person, not a circumstance.
Continuing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Brett Yohn looks at 1 Peter 3:13-22. We are reminded that we must always be ready to share about our hope in Christ; but to be respectful even if people speak against us. We are to be a become of hope to others and to point others to Him.
Continuing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 3:8-12. We are reminded that we are to live in harmony with each other and be of one mind. This does not mean uniformity or unanimity, but to have oneness of heart and purpose: To know Christ and share Christ.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, Hope In Hardship, looking at 1 Peter 3:1-7. The more conflicted the culture, the more one person can stand out as a unique carrier of hope. As a chosen people, Peter reminds the readers and us that if we know who we are then we know how to live. The character of God's kingdom people in any age must be holy.
Continuing the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 2:11-25. Peter encourages his readers and ourselves to respect everyone and to love our Christian brothers and sisters. We are to fear God and respect the king. Honor the position; love and pray for those on the other side.
Troy Heller, Pastor of Family Ministries, continues the series, Hope In Hardship, looking at 1 Peter 2:4-10. We need to let the words of Christ frame our thoughts, influence our hearts and be the power that propels us rather than the world. We are a new creation when we accept Christ.
In this message of the series, Hope In Hardship, Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Heller looks at 1 Peter 1:13 - 2:3. As Christians we are to live a "third way" which simultaneously engages the world, but does not compromise our beliefs. We are seeking to conform to God's standards rather than those of the world.
In this message of the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson shares 1 Peter 1:10-12 and how the message that we receive are not to keep it to ourselves, but to share it with others. Sue Thomsen share about Operation Christmas Child and sharing its impact on children and others who may not know of Christ.
In this message of the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson examines 1 Peter 1:3-7. Life following Christ means living with hope in the midst of difficult times. It is important to have the power of perspective and realize that suffering is normal, but it also contains opportunity and is a revealer of our heart and where it lies.
In this message of the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson and Brent Watson look at 1 Peter 1:1-3. Peter offers a model for not just surviving but living a compelling life of hope in the midst of hardship. We are to live in the kingdom of God which is anywhere that His character, values, and ways are expressed in a community of people.
In this introduction to the series, Hope In Hardship, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 1:1-2. Peter encourages the scattered followers of Christ to have no divisions among themselves, but to be united in the same mind. Facing hardships, it is important to live a life representative of Christ even in a world that does not.
Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, I've Got Good News, by looking at John 17 and Jesus praying for the disciples as well as all who come to know Him through their message. He prays for their and our unity and that all might be believe.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, I've Got Good News, by looking at John 6:16-21. The storm where the disciples saw Jesus walking on water was the application of the lesson He taught earlier; God is not limited in what He can do by our resources. He is enough.
In this message of the series, I've Got Good News, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at John 21:15-17. Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him. Every time Peter says he does Jesus tells him to feed his sheep. Peter was where he was as God was not finished with him. We need to set our focus not on what we cannot do, but on who God is and what He wans to do in and through us.
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at John 21:1-14. Jesus appears to the disciples while they are fishing and prepares them breakfast. Jesus wasn't there to interrogate Peter, but to reengage with him.
In this standalone message, Lead Pastor Dr. Tim Johnson, looks at the importance of baptism through Romans 6.
Troy Heller continues the series, I've Got Good News, by looking at John 12:1-11 and Mary washing the feet of Jesus; done out of love for Him and what He had done for her.
Brent Watson continues the series, I've Got Good News, by looking at John 13 and Jesus washing the feet of the disciples. Serving others does not naturally, but requires practice which can be learned by the example of Jesus.
Dr. Brett Yohn continues the series, I've Got Good News, by looking at the verses where Jesus describes the Holy Spirit who is an Advocate for us and will be with us forever.
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Pastor of Adult Discipleship Brent Watson looks at John 11 and Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Death and loss are things that no one wants to face. However, we know that there will be a resurrection, that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life and that He is with us in our grief and loss.
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Dr. Bret Welstead looks at John 9 and Jesus healing a man who had been blind from birth. How can we be more like the blind man rather than the Pharisees who wanted to control? Live by faith rather than control, point ourselves to Jesus in everything and to worship.
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Pastor of Family Ministries Troy Heller looks at John 6 and the feeding of the 5000.
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts Dr. Bret Welstead looks at the statements in John where Jesus describes himself as something "I am" and the statements where He declares "I AM".
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Founding Pastor Dr. Brett Yohn looks at John 5 and the healing of the man at Bethesada. Jesus pursues us when we are hopeless and have no faith because he knows our situation and has compassion for us.
Continuing the series, I've Got Good News, Pastor of Adult Discipleship Brent Watson looks at the story of the woman at the well. Unlike the custom of the time, Jesus engaged with the woman and revealed Himself to her as the Messiah. As a result of this engagement, she tells more people about Him and commits to following Him.
In this message of the series "I've Got Good News", founding pastor Dr. Brett Yohn looks at how Jesus interacted with the pharisee Nicodemus who was proudful. Prideful people do not want to admit they are wrong and believe they are good enough without Jesus.
In this message of the series "I've Got Good News", Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Jesus turning water to wine (John 2:1-12). When it was brought to His attention by Mary that there was no more wine at a marriage, she did not tell Him what to do; she simply reported the problem and told the servants to obey what Jesus told them to do. God often does not describe the path that He is taking us on nor does He explain how He intends to deal with our problems. We are simply called to obey His revealed Word.
In the introduction to the series "I've Got Good News", Dr. Tim Johnson focuses on several passages which point to Jesus being our anchor and why it is important to know Him to the fullest. Jesus is before origin and beyond destiny.
In this standalone message, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at the purpose of baptism; Acts 8:26-38. Jesus was baptized and commanded it (Matthew 28:19). It is a symbol of repentance and death but also a symbol of new life and washing. God has work for us to do and baptism is a symbol of this commissioning.
In this standalone message, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at the blessing of God (Numbers 6:24-27 and Zephaniah 3:17). His blessing is the solution to our biggest problems, the answer to our boldest prayers ad the fulfillment of our bravest dreams.
Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, Bridge the Gap, by looking at the story of Esther. We have been placed where we are in order to be a witness for God. It is not about what we can or cannot do but what God can do and wants to do through people who are available.
In this message of the series, Bridge the Gap, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Corinthians 10:31. Everything that we do needs to be done for the glory of God. It is not what we do that determines whether our work is sacred or secular; but it is why we do it. It is also why we are asked by Jesus to represent Him; to bring the good news to everyone.
Continuing the series, Bridge the Gap, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Matthew 22:36-40. Jesus, when asked, states that the two most important commandments are to 'Love God' and 'Love your neighbor as yourself'. One cannot obey the first without the second happening. We were made to be active, purposeful participants in God's eternal story.
Beginning a new series, Bridge the Gap, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Matthew 11:28-30 and the heart of Jesus. The heart is the central animating center of all we do. The posture most natural to Jesus is open arms and like Him we are to be humble and gentle. This is so that we can make the invisible presence of Jesus visible to the lives of others.
In the Easter message of 2021, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Matthew 28:1-10. Jesus is the bridge to the promise that God will never leave His redemptive work left undone. Choosing to follow Him means crossing the bridge of Jesus.
Concluding the series, Follow Him, Pastor Dr. Tim Johson looks at Matthew 9:36-38 and Matthew 22:36-40. Jesus had compassion on those He met while traveling; He was heartbroken. Likewise, we are to be heartbroken for those around us who do not know the Good News.
Continuing the series, Follow Him, Pastor of Adult Ministries Brent Watson looks at Matthew 28:16. Jesus calls His followers to go and make disciples. His command was not for those who are spiritually gifted but all of us. It includes an invitation to follow Jesus and is part of who we are called to be as Christ followers.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, Follow Him, looking at Matthew 20:25-28. Jesus tells us that in order to be a leader we are to be a servant and if we want to be first we must become our slave. Serving isn't something we do it is who we are called to be. When we serve, we are most like Jesus. He did not come to be served, but to serve others and to give his life for many.
In this message of the series, Follow Him, Troy Heller Pastor of Family Ministries looks at Luke 5:17-26 and the importance of community.
In this message of the series, Follow Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Matthew 4:1-11. Being a follower of Jesus means doing what He did as part of His life including spending time in the Word. If He needed it, then we do also.
Continuing the series, Follow Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Matthew 6:5-6 where Jesus describes how we are to pray. We are to be consistent, alone, focused and expect God to answer. Our prayer need to be upward, inward and outward.
Continuing the series, Follow Him, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Psalm 103:1-14. Worship is our response to God as it ascribes unspeakable value and displays substantial love to Jesus. People were created for worship; the key is the direction of our worship.
Dr. Tim Johnson and Brent Watson start the new message series, Follow Him, by looking at Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:48 and John 15:4-5 and what it means to following Jesus throughout all of our lives.
Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, Contend for the Voice, by looking at Psalm 139:17-24. God is always with us and His thoughts outnumbers the grains of sand. However, in order to have God's blessing and protection we must be humble, honor Him and obey His commands.
Continuing the series, Contend for the Voice, Dr. Tim Johnson shares Psalm 139:7-12. David shares that God is always present regardless of where he might be; in the highs and the lows. He is with us in the extremes of life.
Continuing the series, Contend for the Voice, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Psalm 139:13-16. God is for life. We are created in the image of God with purpose and meaning which is the foundation for our self-worth and self-esteem.
Dr. Tim Johnson begins the new series, Contend for the Voice, by looking at Psalm 139:1-6. David faced a number of trials in his live. However rather than looking horizontally, he looked vertically to God. We might be in the wilderness, but we do not have to be in the ditch.
Concluding the Advent series, Living In Holy Uncertainty, Dr. Tim Johnson shares John 1:1-8 focusing on John 1:6-8 about John being a witness about the light of Jesus. Likewise, we are to be a light to others.
In the Christmas Eve message of the series, Living In Holy Uncertainty, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at why in times of uncertainty it is important to look vertically to God rather than other things or people.
Dr. Tim Johson continues the Advent series, Living In Holy Uncertainty, looking at Luke 2:1-7. Life is full of disruptions regardless. Jesus experienced several disruptions in His ministry. Disruptions should not be viewed negatively, but where God can do amazing work in, through and around us. His rescue mission is not undermined by disruption.
Dr. Bret Welstead, Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts, continues our Advent series, Living In Holy Uncertainty, looks at Luke 1:39-56. Looking at the songs of Mary and Hannah, we find that both praise God in times of uncertainty in their lives; both connected to the story of God. Worship responds to the revelation of Him.
Continuing the series, Living In Holy Uncertainty, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Luke 1:26-37. God does His best work when things are uncertain. Our uncertainty is the perfect environment for Him to do amazing work in, through and around us.
Dr. Tim Johnson begins our Advent series, Living In Holy Uncertainty, by looking at Luke 1:5-25. Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were devoted to God even though they lived in dark days; days of uncertainty. Like them we are to live with a loose grip or no grip on our plans. Instead we need to be secure in our relationship with God and know that He is in control.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Adult Ministries, concludes the series One Lord, One Faith by looking at Ephesians 6:10-20. Paul concludes his letter by stating that as people grow in Christ that they will experience opposition. Therefore, we are to be strong, put on / take up the armor of God and stand firm in our faith in Christ.
Troy Heller, Pastor of Family Ministries, continues the series One Lord, One Faith looking at Ephesians 6:1-9. Children are to obey their parents as outlined in the first commandment so that they may enjoy a long life. Parents are encouraged to bring their children up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Continuing the series, One Lord, One Faith, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 5:18-32. Paul encourages the Ephesians to submit to one another out of reverance for Christ; "chose to lose". Christ is to be the hub of our relationships regardless.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, One Lord, One Faith, by looking at Ephesians 5:1-21. Our lifestyle reveals the focus of our heart. Therefore, as followers of Christ, we are to discard things that cause us to sin. Rather we are to imitate God in everything we do.
Continuing the series, One Lord, One Faith, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 4:17-32. Paul encourages all followers of Jesus to live their lives equal to the priveldge of their calling. We are to get rid of our former way of life and let God renew our thoughts and attitudes
In this standalone message, Dr. Tim Johnson and others share the vision of Operation Christmas Child and why it is important in sharing the good news of Christ.
Continuing the series, One Lord, One Faith, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 4:1-16. We are encouraged to live a life worthy of our calling as we have been called by God. We are to be humble, gentle, patient making allowance for each other and keeping ourselves united in God and in peace with each other.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, One Lord, One Faith, by looking at the most powerful prayer; Ephesians 3:14-21. Paul prays for the Ephesians and us that we realize how much God loves us and includes four requests: that we have strength, depth, prehensile faith (something that is beyond our capacity to grasp and that His love changes everything) and that we are filled to overflowing. The church was created to advance God's kingdom in history.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series One Lord, One Faith, by looking at Ephesians 3:1-13. Paul reminds the Ephesians and us that God brought the Jews and Gentiles together through the blood of Christ. This was so that His wisdom could be known with the vehicle being the church. The church should be a reflection of Jesus, not of the culture.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, One Lord, One Faith, by looking at Ephesians 2:11-22. Paul reminds the Ephesians that Jesus reconciled the Jews and Gentiles by His death on the cross. This even though they had their differences just as today. We can embrace our differences with a common commitment to Christ because we are at peace with each other through our peace with God.
Continuing the series, One Lord, One Faith, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 2:1-10. Paul reminds the Ephesians and us that we once followed the course of the world and had no life. But God through his initiative rescued us which is the beginning of living a life worthy of Him.
Brent Watson, Pastor of Adult Discipleship, continues the series in Ephesians by looking at Ephesians 1:15-23. Paul encourages the Ephesians and us to look at three truths: that we see the hope to which He has called each of us, the riches of His glorious inheritance, His incomparably great power for those who believe. When we do so, we can begin to develop a more healthy perspective of ourselves and who God has called us to be.
In the series, One Lord One Faith, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 1. Paul was driven to teach the Ephesians the Word of God in order to build them up so that they could impact the culture around them. God is calling us for the same mission.
Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, Engage, by looking at Hebrews 12:1-2 and how we have a choice on how we will run the race God has in front of us and that we do not have to run the race alone. He has put people around us to help us and that we can help including those who may not yet follow Him.
Continuing the series, Engage, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 4:1-3. As our point of reference is Jesus we are to live our life worthy of the calling that we have received; the redemption of those around us. This requires that we are completely humble, gentle and patient
Continuing the series, Engage, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 and how we are to be Christ's ambassadors.
Continuing the series, Engage, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at 1 Peter 2:9. As a chosen people, we are called to declare the praises of God to all those who we come across in our path. Every day we need to ask how would Jesus want us to use my background, vocation, weaknesses, stage of life, training, influence or influence to spread the Good News to those around us.
In the opening message of the series, Engage, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Matthew 16:13-18 and Matthew 28:19-20. The church is a spiritual body that is tasked with bringing heaven's viewpoint to society and as followers we are called out to bring the leadership of God into everyplace we go and to the people we meet.
Dr. Tim Johnson concludes the series, The Gospel and Racism, by looking at Ephesians 4:1-2 and Ephesians 4:29-32. Because we have been reconciled with Christ, we are ambassadors for Him in the world and to everyone regardless. We are to be kind to each other and forgive each other just as Christ forgave us.
Dr. Tim Johnson continues the series, The Gospel and Racism, by looking at Galatians 3:26-29 and Galatians 5:14-15. In Christ we are all children of God who does not love people because of who they are, but because of who He is.
In the series, Gospel and Racism, Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Ephesians 4:2-6 and other verses which help lay the down the foundation for the Gospel speaks about racism. All people are uniquely created by God and are valuable in heaven and to God, equally invited to follow Jesus and called to love all people unconditionally.
Dr. Tim Johnson finishes the series "Awaken" by looking at 2 Timothy 2:21-22 and Hebrews 12:1. Sin causes us to put ourselves as the center of our world rather than God. Rather than making our life about following God we make it about us. Creation was made to point us to the One who alone has the ability to satisfy our hearts.
Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Isaiah 40:12-31 and four characteristics of God: God Is, God Is Indescribable, God Is Aware and God Is Involved. When we embrace God and these characteristics about Him, we can receive strength to carry on and overcome what we are going through.
Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Psalm 61:1-4. We are to pray because God is our rock, our fortified tower, because He is available and present always and protective. Our hope is not outward, but upward.
Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Psalm 67 and Philippians 2:3. Everyone has a concern which is valued as the highest priority in life. However, if it is not the Lord, then it is our idol. Therefore, just as Christ did, we are to do nothing out of ambition or conceit. Rather we are to count others more significant than ourselves. God begins where we end.
Dr. Tim Johnson explores the history of the great awakenings that have happened throughout history in light of Psalm 67:1-7. Any spiritual awakening will start with those who trust in Christ and while the task may seem daunting, God cannot give what we will not admit we need.
Dr. Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor, looks at Romans 8 in light of Psalm 23:5. God has prepared a table for us in the presence of our enemies who seek to lead us away from Him through distraction, self-absportion, fear, etc. We are to resist the temptations and be assured that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Lives change at the table; therefore, we are to be selective on who sits at our table.
Dr. Tim Johson explores Acts 8:1-4 where the early church were undergoing hardship. Despite this, they continued to spread the Good News. We are to remember to embrace our place wherever we are in order to point people to Jesus and to remember that Jesus is always with us.
Dr. Tim Johnson, Senior Pastor, looks at 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Joel 1:3 and Lamentations 3:22-23. We are to not underestimate the impact of our personal walk with Jesus will have on those around and after us. Whether it is our neighbors, coworkers or family we are to model Christ in our interactions with them and to live each new day renewed as God's mercies are afresh each morning.
Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Isaiah 40:29-31 and John 14:16-17. Jesus told the disciples that they needed to wait in Jerusalem until God sent them the gift that he promised. Waiting is an important part of growing in faith even though it is hard. It is in those hard times, and others, that if we do not know what to pray that the Holy Spirit will help in praying for us.
Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Luke 24:18-34 where Jesus appears to some of the disciples after the resurrection. They are sad because their hopes had been shattered, but did not realize who they were speaking to until He opened their eyes.
Dr. Tim Johnson looks at Hebrews 6:19 and the hope that we have in Christ. It is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.
Dr. Tim Johnson shares the significance of Jesus' resurrection and how it can guide our living today.
Dr. Tim Johnson talks about what making a meaningful impact looks like during the season of COVID-19.
Dr. Tim Johns talks about creating a culture of meaningful impact as we seek to reach the next generation.
Dr. Tim Johnson talks about the value of Authentic Relationships as New Cov seeks to reach the next generation.
Dr. Tim Johnson talks about the importance of Genuine Faith in reaching the next generation.
Dr. Tim Johnson and Dr. Brett Yohn look back at the story of New Cov since its beginning 35 years ago.
In this last episode of our series about spiritual practices that help us be Fiercely Present with God and others, Dr. Tim Johnson talks about the practice of celebration.
Pastor Brent Watson talks about the practices of Solitude and Silence and how they teach us to be fiercely present with God and others.
Dr. Bret Welstead talks about how the different components of corporate worship help us to be fiercely present with God and others.
Dr. Brett Yohn talks about how times of unplugging from our digital lives can help us be more fiercely present with God and others.
Dr. Tim Johnson talks about how cultivating a regular time in the scriptures can help us be more fiercely present with God and others.
Dr. Tim Johnson talks about develop a system of habits that will help you become more fiercely present with God and others.
Dr. Tim Johnson begins our series on being fiercely present with God and others by looking at the practice of slowing our lives down.