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NewCity Orlando is a gospel-centered church pursuing personal transformation, authentic community and cultural renewal. Our mission is whole-life gospel transformation for the glory of God and the good of our neighbor. Subscribe here to listen to our weekly sermons.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Community of Love preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 7:6-9.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Communion in Love preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Deuteronomy 6:4-5.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Psalm 127.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by RUF Campus Minister, Pastor Hardy Reynolds from Psalm 131.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by CrossTown Ministries, Pastor Eric Stites from Psalm 46.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by Pastor Justin Grimm from Psalm 67.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by Pastor Jason Dunn from Psalm 32.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Psalm 16.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Subversive Spirituality preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Psalm 62.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Summer in the Psalms: Subversive Spirituality preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Psalm 90.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Kenneth Dyches from Luke 19:11-27
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 18:9-14.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 18:1-8
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 16:14-15, 19-31.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Jason Dunn (Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions) from Luke 16:1-13.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 15:1-3, 11-32.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Kenneth Dyches from Luke 14:1, 7-14.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Justin Grimm from Luke 13:1-9, 31-35.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Easter Service preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 24:13-35
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 12:35-48.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Jason Dunn from Luke 12:13-34.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 11:1-13.
CREATE - How to be filled with the Holy Spirit
- CONFESS any fears, sins, weaknesses, and needs (2 Cor. 12.9).
- RECEIVE forgiveness, cleansing, and strength (1 John 1.9).
- ENTRUST everyone and everything to God (Luke 23.46).
- ASK for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11.13).
- THANK your Father (Luke 10.21).
- EXPECT His presence and power (Isa. 41.10).
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 10:25-37.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 7:36-50.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Pastor Jason Dunn from Luke 5:27-29.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from 8:4-15.
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Listen to this week’s sermon, Winter Wisdom preached by Dr. Jonathan Pennington from Matthew 11:25-30.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Winter Wisdom: How We Spend Our Time preached by Pastoral Resident Kenneth Dyches from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, 3:11.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Winter Wisdom: Honoring God with our Wealth preached by our Pastor of Environments Rev. Justin Grimm from Proverbs 1:7, 3:9-10, 13-15.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Vision: Sent on Co-Mission preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Jeremiah 29:1-14.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Vision: Formed in Community preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from 1 John 1:1-10.
Listen to this week’s sermon, Vision: Called into Communion preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from 2 Timothy 2:1-13.
Listen to this week’s sermon, The Nicene Creed: One Church (Advent) preached by Director of Students Peter Young from Ephesians 2:18-22.
Listen to this week’s sermon, The Nicene Creed: Holy Spirit (Advent) preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Galatians 4:4-7
Listen to this week’s sermon, The Nicene Creed: We Believe (Advent) preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Philippians 2:1-11.
Listen to this week’s sermon, The Nicene Creed: Our Father (Advent) preached by Pastoral Resident Kenneth Dyches from Luke 3:21-22.
Listen to this week’s sermon, The Nicene Creed: We Believe (Advent) preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Matthew 28:16-20.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Pastor Jason Dunn from Numbers 28-36.
Scripture Reading:
Numbers 33:1-2; 33:55-56; 34:1-2; 35:34
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 25:15-23.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 25.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Pastoral Resident Kenneth Dyches from Numbers 22 and 23.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 21 and John 3.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Pastor Eric Stites from Numbers 20.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 16.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Dr. Michael Allen from Numbers 13-14.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 12:1-16.
Listen to this week’s sermon, In the Wilderness preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 11.
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Listen to this week’s sermon, God is in Control preached by Pastoral Resident Kenneth Dyches from Numbers 9:15-23; 10:29-36.
Listen to this week’s sermon, God is in Control preached by Pastor Irwyn Ince from Jeremiah 1:11-19
Listen to this week’s sermon, In The Wilderness, preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 6:22-27
Listen to this week’s sermon, Welcome to the Wilderness, preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Numbers 1-2.
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Rev. Benjamin Kandt kicks off our annual fall vision sermon series with this sermon on 1 Peter 2:1-2
In this sermon from Rev. Benjamin Kandt, part of NewCity Orlando’s Preach Your Heart Out series, we are invited to reflect on the profound mercy and patience of God shown in the life of the Apostle Paul. Preaching from 1 Timothy 1:12–17, Rev. Kandt highlights Paul's personal testimony as a model of God's transforming grace. Once a persecutor of the church, Paul becomes a prime example of someone radically changed by the gospel—demonstrating that no one is beyond the reach of Christ’s love.
Rev. Kandt explores how this passage stirs us to humility and gratitude, reminding us that the Christian life is not grounded in merit but in mercy. Paul's response—worshiping God as King eternal—becomes a call for us to do the same: to live lives shaped by grace and to proclaim that same grace to a world in need of redemption. This message is both deeply personal and widely applicable, encouraging listeners to anchor their confidence in the unshakable faithfulness of God.
In this sermon from NewCity Orlando’s Preach Your Heart Out series, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores Jesus' call to mission found in Matthew 9:37–10:5. As Jesus looks on the crowds with compassion, He calls His followers to see the harvest—people in need of the gospel—and to pray for laborers. But remarkably, those who pray become the very ones sent out. The sermon unpacks the connection between compassion, prayer, and being commissioned.
Pastor Kandt challenges listeners to reimagine their vocations, neighborhoods, and daily routines as contexts for witnessing to Christ. He emphasizes that ordinary people, not just church leaders, are the answer to the prayer for laborers. The kingdom of God advances through faithful, imperfect disciples who step out in dependence on Jesus. The call to bear witness is both a gift and a responsibility, carried out in the power and presence of Christ Himself.
In this heartfelt sermon from Rev. Ryan Gawrych, part of our Preach Your Heart Out series, the congregation is invited into the deep affection and Christ-centered joy the Apostle Paul expresses for the Philippians.Drawing from Philippians 1:3–11, Rev. Gawrych explores how gospel partnerships create lasting spiritual bonds marked by gratitude, prayer, and mutual encouragement. He emphasizes that Christian fellowship isn’t merely social, but spiritual—rooted in our shared participation in the grace of God.
Rev. Gawrych also unpacks Paul's confident prayer that God will complete the good work He began in His people. Through this lens, listeners are challenged to see themselves and others not as unfinished projects to be judged, but as beloved co-laborers in whom God is faithfully working. The sermon concludes with a call to pray for one another with affection, asking God to grow our love in knowledge and discernment so we may walk in holiness and bear fruit to the glory of Christ.
In this sermon from NewCity Orlando’s Preach Your Heart Out series, Pastoral Intern Connor Bonello explores the surprising strength found in weakness through the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. Paul recounts a profound spiritual experience yet shifts focus to his "thorn in the flesh"—a persistent trial that keeps him dependent on God. Rather than removing the affliction, God assures Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Connor invites listeners to consider how God's grace meets us not in spite of our weakness but because of it. Rather than striving to escape our limitations, we are called to embrace them as opportunities for Christ’s power to rest upon us. In a culture obsessed with strength, competence, and control, this message offers a countercultural hope: that in our frailty, we are not disqualified—but uniquely qualified—to reflect the sufficiency of Christ.
Eric Stites explores Psalm 37 with a focus on the biblical call to patience and the spiritual challenge of waiting. Rather than seeking quick justice or immediate change, believers are called to “trust in the Lord and do good” even when the wicked appear to prosper. Eric unpacks how David contrasts the fleeting success of evildoers with the enduring security of the righteous, encouraging the church to remain rooted in God's promises.
Drawing from his personal experiences in ministry and stories from CrossTown, Eric connects this theme of waiting to life in under-resourced communities, where justice often feels delayed. He reminds listeners that the faithfulness of God outlasts the instability of our circumstances. As we wait, we do not wait passively—we cultivate faith, take delight in God, and commit our way to Him, trusting that in due time, He will act.
In this message from NewCity Orlando’s Summer in the Psalms series, Pastor Benjamin Kandt reflects on Psalm 37:3–4, 16, 18–19, 21–22, 25–26, highlighting generosity as a key mark of the righteous life. In a world where the wicked often appear to prosper, God’s people are called to trust in the Lord, do good, and live with open hands. The psalm offers a picture of steady, faithful living rooted not in self-reliance but in the Lord’s sustaining provision.
Pastor Kandt shows how generosity is more than a financial posture—it flows from confidence in God's care and covenant faithfulness. Rather than being anxious about the future, the righteous give freely, knowing they are upheld by the Lord. This sermon invites listeners to embrace a life shaped by trust, gratitude, and the joy of giving as an expression of God’s grace.
In this installment of our Summer in the Psalms series, Pastor Benjamin Kandt reflects on Psalm 37:27–28, a passage that calls us to actively pursue goodness in a world marred by brokenness. Pastor Kandt unpacks how God's steadfast love for justice is not only a comfort but also a call—to live distinctively as His people. We are invited to turn from evil, do good, and trust that the Lord will not forsake His faithful ones.
This message reminds us that God's justice is not delayed, forgotten, or passive. Instead, it is deeply rooted in His character and woven into the lives of His saints. As we consider what it means to be preserved by God and to dwell forever in His care, we are challenged to embody righteousness in our ordinary decisions and relationships—confident that the Lord loves justice and never abandons His beloved.
In part 2 of Summer in the Psalms, Rev. Dr. Michael Allen preaches from Psalm 37, offering a pastoral and theological reflection on how believers are to navigate life in a world that often seems dominated by the wicked. Dr. Allen helps us see how Psalm 37 calls God’s people to patience, trust, and steadfastness—not through naive optimism, but through deep confidence in God's justice and faithfulness.
Unpacking themes like fretting, envy, and the seeming prosperity of evildoers, he reminds us that the way of the righteous is marked by waiting on the Lord, delighting in Him, and committing our way to Him. In a culture driven by urgency and outrage, this psalm invites us to slow down, rest in God’s timing, and trust that He will act. Dr. Allen points us to Jesus, who embodies this quiet trust and secures our hope in the final vindication of the righteous.
In this message on Psalm 37, RUF Campus Minister at UCF Hardy Reynolds encourages listeners to take the long view of life and faith. Preaching to a world where evil often appears to prosper, Hardy unpacks David’s wisdom for living with patience, trust, and hope. Rather than reacting with envy or fear, believers are called to “trust in the Lord and do good,” knowing that God will ultimately uphold the righteous and bring justice in His time.
Through vibrant illustrations and pastoral clarity, Hardy explores the Psalm’s repeated contrasts between the wicked and the righteous—not to stoke pride, but to deepen our confidence in God's promises. This sermon is a call to live faithfully and quietly before the Lord, delighting in Him, waiting patiently, and refusing the anxiety that comes from trying to control the world.
In this sermon on Hebrews 13:1–21, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores how unshakeable faith takes root in everyday life. As the letter to the Hebrews draws to a close, the author turns from theological depth to practical exhortation — calling the church to live with love, hospitality, sexual integrity, contentment, and respect for spiritual leaders. Pastor Benjamin unpacks how these ordinary, often overlooked practices are actually extraordinary when grounded in Christ, who is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
The sermon culminates in the majestic benediction of verses 20–21, where God is revealed as the One who equips His people through the risen Christ, our Great Shepherd. Pastor Benjamin reminds us that the Christian life is not lived in our own strength, but in the power of God's grace, enabling us to do His will. This message invites us to embody our theology in community — living out gospel truth in love, sacrifice, and faithful obedience.
In this sermon on Hebrews 12:18–29, Pastoral Resident Kenneth Dyches leads us into a powerful reflection on the awe-inspiring contrast between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. He unpacks how the author of Hebrews uses these two mountains to show the radical difference between the old and new covenants — one marked by fear and trembling, the other by joyful access to God through Christ. Kenneth emphasizes that, as followers of Jesus, we are not approaching a place of terror, but a kingdom that cannot be shaken, where grace invites us into reverent and awe-filled worship.
Kenneth calls us to examine what it means to live as citizens of this unshakeable kingdom — to respond to God’s voice with faith and obedience, and to embrace worship marked by reverence and wonder. This message urges the church to hold fast to the hope we have in Christ, whose blood speaks a better word and who invites us to live with confidence in His enduring reign.
In this theologically rich and pastorally grounded sermon on Hebrews 12:1–17, Rev. Dr. Michael Allen explores the discipline of the Lord as a key marker of our identity as beloved children of God. Drawing from the great “cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 11 and the example of Jesus, Dr. Allen calls the church to run the race of faith with perseverance, eyes fixed on Christ, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. He unpacks how God’s discipline is not punishment but a fatherly training that forms us in holiness, shaping us to share in His righteousness and peace.
Throughout the message, Dr. Allen urges believers to resist discouragement and spiritual complacency, reminding us that our trials are not meaningless—they are signs of divine sonship. With pastoral clarity, he challenges us to lift our drooping hands and strengthen weak knees, pressing forward in grace and striving for peace and holiness in community.
In this powerful sermon on Hebrews 11:1–40, Associate Pastor Benjamin Kandt walks us through the “Hall of Faith,” highlighting how the entire chapter points to a life marked by trust in the unseen promises of God. From Abel to Abraham, Moses to Rahab, the author of Hebrews paints a picture of faith that is forward-looking, resilient, and rooted in God’s character — not in immediate outcomes. Pastor Benjamin unpacks the nature of biblical faith: a confidence in what we hope for and a conviction of things not seen.
He reminds the church that faith isn't reserved for the extraordinary, but is the daily posture of those who take God at His word. Even those who suffered and never received the promises in their lifetime are held up as heroes because they lived with eyes fixed on a better country — a heavenly one. This sermon challenges and encourages us to live faithfully in the present as we await the fullness of what God has promised in Christ.
In this sermon from NewCity Orlando’s Hebrews: Unshakeable series, Associate Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores Hebrews 11:1–6, focusing on the nature of true faith. He unpacks how faith is not merely wishful thinking but a confident trust in the unseen promises of God, grounded in His character. Drawing on examples from the early chapters of Genesis, Pastor Benjamin highlights that a life pleasing to God is rooted in faith — a trust that shapes how we live, worship, and relate to God daily.
This message challenges listeners to examine the foundation of their faith, encouraging them to move beyond cultural assumptions about belief toward a biblically anchored, enduring trust in God's Word. Pastor Benjamin calls the church to live by faith, holding fast to the unseen realities promised by God, and to draw near to Him with full assurance.
In this Easter message, Associate Pastor Benjamin Kandt reflects on the story of Thomas, the disciple who famously doubted the resurrection. Rather than condemning his skepticism, Jesus met Thomas exactly where he was—inviting him to touch his wounds and believe. This moment reveals a God who enters locked rooms of fear and doubt, offering grace, not shame.
The resurrection isn’t just a historical event; it’s an invitation into new life for those who question, suffer, and long for restoration. Jesus’ scars become a healing response to our deepest wounds, showing that faith isn’t blind—it’s grounded in love, community, and truth. The gospel calls us not to behave better, but to believe deeper. Jesus meets us in our doubt and leads us into joy.
In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jason Dunn explores Hebrews 10:19–25, a pivotal passage that transitions from the theological foundations of Christ’s priesthood to practical exhortations for the church. Through the imagery of a train journey shared with his twin brother, Pastor Jason illustrates how many of us feel spiritually hesitant—bound by conscience, shame, or fear. Yet, Hebrews reminds us that we have confident access to God through the blood of Jesus and a faithful advocate in Christ.
The sermon unfolds around three central imperatives: draw near, hold fast, and stir up. Believers are invited to approach God with assurance because Christ has cleansed their hearts and secured their access. In holding fast to our confession of hope, we are reminded that our endurance does not rest on our strength, but on God’s faithfulness. And finally, we are exhorted to stir up one another toward love and good works—something that only happens in the context of regular, intentional Christian community. Pastor Jason closes with a vision of the church as a place of encouragement, a relational home that combats the isolation and spiritual drift of the modern "de-churched" world, and he calls the congregation to reengage in relationships that reflect the love and advocacy of Jesus.
In this sermon, Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches continues NewCity’s series in Hebrews by exploring chapters 9 and 10 and the insufficiency of the Old Testament sacrificial system. Pastor Kenny compares our modern reliance on systems—whether technological, biological, or religious—with Israel's sacrificial system, highlighting how all human systems inevitably fail when used to grasp for control or to justify ourselves apart from God. He emphasizes that these systems, while not inherently bad, become insufficient when they're disconnected from a relationship with God and used to avoid true dependence on Him.
Pastor Kenny calls listeners to recognize the futility of self-reliant spirituality and instead rest in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, our great High Priest. Christ’s blood not only secures eternal redemption but also purifies our consciences from dead works, empowering us to serve the living God with joy and freedom. He concludes with an invitation to build life-giving systems—like confession, community, and accountability—that continually point us to Jesus, reminding us that our sins are forgiven and we are truly free.
In this sermon from Hebrews 8, Pastor Benjamin Kandt explores the profound truth that God doesn't just manage the gap between heaven and earth—He closes it through Jesus. Drawing from the imagery of the tabernacle, Pastor Ben shows how God's desire has always been to dwell with His people. Just as Moses was commanded to build a tent patterned after heaven, we too are called to “heavenize” earth by following Jesus and forming communities of disciples who embody God’s presence. The church, made up of living stones, becomes the spiritual house where heaven meets earth—not through bricks and rituals, but through Spirit-formed lives.
The sermon also unpacks the better promises of the new covenant: new hearts, new belonging, new intimacy, and new mercy. Unlike the old covenant, which revealed the gap but couldn’t bridge it, the new covenant transforms us from the inside out by the Holy Spirit. This indwelling presence of God is the ultimate gift, empowering us to reflect heaven in our workplaces, relationships, and communities. Pastor Ben reminds us that we’re not just attending church—we are the church, the dwelling place of God Himself, being formed into a palace where He desires to live.
In his final sermon as Senior Pastor, Pastor Damien Schitter preached from Hebrews 7, reflecting on our deep human longing for status, security, and significance—things we often seek in fragile, earthly pursuits like career, relationships, or achievements. He pointed us to Jesus, our true and better High Priest, who alone offers us a lasting status, unshakable security, and eternal significance.
Unlike the Levitical priests who were temporary and imperfect, Jesus is our permanent and perfect priest. He lives forever, always interceding for us, fully knowing us, and never forgetting us. Jesus not only saves us from our sin but saves us to the uttermost—reaching even the darkest places of our hearts with His redeeming love.
Pastor Damien reminded us that if our status, security, or significance rests on anything shakable, it will ultimately fail us. Only Jesus, the King of Righteousness and Peace, offers us a foundation that is truly unshakeable. In Him, we find rest, assurance, and the freedom to live knowing we are fully known, fully loved, and never forgotten.
Assistant Pastor Ryan Gawrych continues our Hebrews series, preaching from Hebrews 5:11-6:20. Pastor Ryan challenges listeners to confront barriers that hinder spiritual maturity, identifying complacency, empty religious practices, isolation, self-reliance, and skepticism as significant obstacles. He encourages the congregation to move beyond spiritual infancy and complacency by actively engaging in their faith through practice and community involvement.
The sermon underscores that spiritual maturity comes from active discipleship, not passive familiarity with religious rituals. Pastor Ryan emphasizes that true faith involves fully placing one's hope in Jesus, overcoming barriers that keep believers from fully trusting Him. Jesus is presented as the steadfast anchor for the soul, who overcomes every spiritual barrier—complacency, religion, isolation, self-reliance, and skepticism—ultimately securing believers' eternal hope through His unchangeable promise and priesthood.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our sermon series on Hebrews, preaching from Hebrews 4:14-5:10, emphasizing two main commands: "hold fast" and "draw near." He highlights that believers facing trials and cultural pressures should firmly hold onto their confession of faith, openly affirming Jesus as their Savior, even when it's difficult. Jesus, as our "great high priest," uniquely qualifies for this role because He is sinless, fully human, and has personally experienced trials and temptations. Jesus learned obedience through suffering, showing believers how to faithfully endure their own hardships by trusting, honestly expressing their desires, and ultimately surrendering their will to God.
Furthermore, believers are invited to confidently "draw near" to God, trusting Jesus’ sympathy and gentleness toward human weakness. Unlike humans who often respond harshly or critically, Jesus responds with compassion. This gentle, sympathetic posture invites Christians to approach God's "throne of grace" freely, expecting mercy and timely help in their moments of need.
Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches' sermon, based on Hebrews 3:1-6, explores how Jesus grants believers freedom, family, and a future. He uses the analogy of freediving to illustrate how fear can pull us downward, much like gravity, leading to isolation, enslavement, and hopelessness. However, just as a freediver must hold onto a lifeline, we must hold fast to Jesus, who has freed us from fear and death. Pastor Kenny emphasizes that knowing the truth of the gospel is not enough—we must apply it to our lives, allowing it to transform our daily experiences and bring us into the freedom Jesus offers.
He also stresses the communal aspect of faith, illustrating how believers are called to persevere together, much like mangrove trees that root themselves firmly and create an environment where others can flourish. Jesus is not only our high priest and mediator but also our leader, guiding us toward our eternal future. Pastor Kenny calls the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus, embracing the freedom he offers, engaging deeply in the family of faith, and trusting in the future he has secured. He concludes with the reminder that, like the prodigal son, we are always welcomed back by the Father, who lovingly invites us to experience the fullness of life with him.
In this sermon, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt explores Hebrews 2, presenting a four-part framework to explain the gospel: God made it all, we lost it all, Jesus gave it all, and we get it all. He begins by reflecting on the Psalm 8 reference in Hebrews, highlighting the profound truth that humanity was created with glory and honor, entrusted with God’s authority over creation. However, Pastor Kandt contrasts this biblical view with secular perspectives, arguing that while secularism offers a diminished view of human worth, Scripture presents humanity as divinely endowed with purpose and dignity.
He then addresses the fall of humanity, explaining how sin led to humanity losing its authority, effectively handing power over to the devil. This brokenness is visible in the fear, anxiety, and shame that permeate human experience. Yet, the heart of the message is the redemptive work of Jesus, who took on human flesh to destroy the power of sin and death. Pastor Kandt emphasizes that Jesus’ sacrifice restores what was lost, offering believers unshakable confidence in God’s love and authority. The sermon concludes by reminding listeners that Jesus is not ashamed to call believers His brothers and sisters, freeing them from fear and shame so they can live boldly, fully embracing the victory and glory granted through Christ.
In this opening message of NewCity Orlando’s spring sermon series on Hebrews, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt lays a foundation for understanding the book’s central theme: Jesus over everything. Preaching from Hebrews 1:1–2:4, he highlights seven ways Christ is superior—He is the heir, creator, radiance, imprint, sustainer, savior, and Lord.
Through vivid illustrations, historical context, and deep theological insights, Pastor Benjamin unpacks how the supremacy of Jesus calls us to draw near rather than drift away. He challenges us to see Jesus not merely as useful, but as beautiful—worthy of our highest love and devotion. Drawing on themes of perseverance, worship, and trust, he reminds us that in a world constantly vying for our attention and allegiance, Christ alone is unshakable. Whether you feel close to God or find yourself drifting, this sermon calls you to reorient your heart and life around the One who holds all things together.
Whether you're familiar with Hebrews or exploring it for the first time, this sermon will encourage you to fix your eyes on Christ, who reigns over all.
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Associate Pastor Kenny Dyches continues our brief Winter Wisdom series, preaching on the contrast between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom, using a compelling story about a man who built a successful business but struggled with spiritual emptiness. The man’s journey, shaped by a vivid dream and an encounter with a preacher resembling Jesus, highlighted the challenge of surrendering earthly pursuits for true fulfillment in God. Drawing from Proverbs, Pastor Kenny emphasizes that wisdom is not just intellectual knowledge but a lived experience of God, requiring a heart posture of surrender and obedience.
He outlines practical steps for obtaining wisdom: receiving, treasuring, inclining one's ear, calling out, and seeking diligently. He stresses that wisdom is cultivated not in isolation but through relationships, community, and submission to God. Using relatable examples and personal anecdotes, Pastor Kenny encouraged the congregation to pursue godly wisdom, trust in God's guidance, and live out their faith in all aspects of life.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new mini-series, Winter Wisdom, preaching from Proverbs 3:5-8. He explores what it means to be truly wise, emphasizing that wisdom is not just about intelligence or self-sufficiency but about trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly. Pastor Damein argues that in a world obsessed with knowledge for self-reliance, biblical wisdom calls for deep dependence on God. He contrasts wisdom with folly, illustrating how self-sufficiency, as exemplified in biblical figures like Jacob, leads to struggles, while true wisdom involves trusting God with all aspects of life.
Pastor Damein also emphasizes that wisdom is both a journey and a skill developed over time, much like becoming proficient in chess or cooking. It involves not just knowing the right things but living in relationship with God and aligning one's life with His guidance. The ultimate wise one, Jesus Christ, embodies wisdom, and trusting in Him leads to true flourishing. He closes with a call for believers to wholeheartedly trust in God's wisdom rather than leaning on their own understanding, urging mature Christians to be pacesetters in demonstrating God's faithfulness.
Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Jason Dunn concludes our sermon series on the definition of a disciple: one who is united to Jesus, in communion with God, in community with others, and commissioned for the world. Pastor Jason focuses on the final piece: the commission. Using the story of a tragic bridge collapse in 1907 and the subsequent creation of the "Order of the Ring" for engineers, he explores how our work, whether as engineers, artists, parents, or cashiers, is deeply meaningful and meant to glorify God. Just as engineers are reminded to pursue excellence for the public good, disciples of Jesus are called to see their work as sacred and impactful, contributing to human flourishing.
Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, John 17:4, and 1 Corinthians 15:58, Pastor Jason unpacks the plan, purpose, and power of our commission as disciples. Our work is not merely about financial gain but about reflecting God’s character, pushing back darkness, and participating in His mission for the world. Through both our work and witness, we are invited into a co-mission with God—whether through intentional evangelism or simply embodying the gospel in our daily lives. Ultimately, it is through God’s power, not our own, that our labor is never in vain. Join us as we reflect on how to live as disciples who integrate work and witness for God’s glory.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our January vision series, preaching from John 13:34-35. He explores the nature of Christian community, arguing that it's characterized by sacrificial love, mutual knowing, and a shared commitment to God's mission. Pastor Damein contrasts this with a consumerist approach to relationships, drawing on the work of social psychologist Sherry Turkle and illustrating his points with examples from both Scripture and Toy Story 4. He also emphasizes the necessity of communion with God as the foundation for genuine Christian community and stresses the transformative power of being fully known and loved by God. Pastor Damein concludes with a call to action, urging us to embrace the messiness of authentic relationships.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues out January vision series, preaching from John 15:1-11, to reveal how abiding in Jesus is fundamental to bearing fruit and expanding God's kingdom right here in Orlando. Pastor Ben also draws on rich biblical metaphors that illustrate the union between Christ and the church, with special attention to the imagery of a bride and bridegroom in Ephesians 5. He also reflects on the extraordinary exchange between Jesus and the church, where burdens are lifted, and divine riches are shared. This marriage-like union exemplifies how Jesus embraces us with grace and love, inviting us to share in His rights and to entrust Him with our trials—a theme that resonates deeply within our journey of faith.
Pastor Ben concludes by encouraging us to embrace the transformative power of abiding in Jesus's love and work in our daily lives. Drawing on theologian John Owen and the wisdom of John 5 and 15, he discusses how communion with Jesus is an ever-evolving dance of grace, presence, and action, shaping our spiritual life. He invites us to explore how this divine connection offers strength and peace, leading us to rely on God's love, inspired by the love shared within the Trinity.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicked off our January vision series, preaching from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. He unpacks the essential elements of disciple-making—trustworthiness, teaching, and grit—drawing parallels to Paul's instructions in 2 Timothy. He asks us to imagine a movement so powerful, it sustains itself across four generations. That's the vision he shares as he discuss the qualities needed for a disciple-making movement to thrive.
Pastor Ben also draws on the wisdom from near-death experiences in "Imagine Heaven," intertwining spiritual growth with the concept of stewardship. He then encourages us to boldly step into the grit and grace of disciple-making, to embrace the call to spread our faith. The power of generational disciple-making is how we hope to truly see the Father answer the Lord's Prayer at NewCity, in Orlando, and beyond.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt ends our year and Advent series, preaching from Psalm 27:8. He focuses on the importance of both desire and discipline in our journey of seeking God. He contrasts various cultural perspectives on desire, from the postmodern focus on the journey itself to Eastern philosophies that view desire as a source of suffering. Yet, the biblical perspective suggests that our desires point us toward God, highlighting a beautiful paradox: even when we find God, the search continues as we seek to deepen that relationship, much like nurturing love in a romantic partnership.
Pastor Ben also draws inspiration from Soren Kierkegaard's "The King and the Poor Maiden," to then reflect on the profound love and sacrifice embodied in the Jesus's incarnation. The journey to seek God's face is a pursuit initiated by God but is also an inherently relational endeavor. Through prayer and spiritual awakening, we are called to set our hearts free from lesser pursuits and focus on the transcendent beauty of Jesus' face. In the end, Pastor Ben encourages us to prioritize our spiritual journey, finding infinite satisfaction and vitality in this Christ-centered pursuit.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Advent series, Seeing Everyone Enjoy the King, preaching from Isaiah 65:17-25. Anchored in God’s promises, Pastor Damein confronts the pitfalls of complacency and triumphalism in our pursuit of hope for the future. Complacency risks making us passive, while triumphalism tempts us to rely solely on human effort. Through inspiring examples of redemptive entrepreneurship and community-focused initiatives, Pastor Damein explains how a hope grounded in God's future work can inspire meaningful action today. His sermon emphasizes the call to align our efforts with God’s values, fostering justice and love for our neighbors.
Hope is more than just a comforting idea—it’s a sustaining force, an unshakeable certainty rooted in Christ’s work. With that in mind, Pastor Damein explains how biblical imagery and even pop culture, like the Hunger Games, highlights the power of hope to transcend fear and sustain us through life's challenges. He closes by inviting God's presence into both our joyous and sorrowful moments, preparing our hearts for the ultimate fulfillment of His promise.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Advent series, Seeing Everyone Enjoy the King, preaching from Isaiah 61. He invites us to reflect on the concept of a "false summit" in our understanding of God's promises, particularly regarding the separation between vengeance and favor. How does Jesus' role serve as the pivotal bridge in this divine timeline, and what does that mean for communities seeking renewal?
Empowerment takes center stage as Pastor Ben examines the Holy Spirit's role in equipping us to spread the good news to broken people, broken cities, and our broken world. He also explores how the Spirit instills believers with the strength to bring joy and hope to their communities, embodying justice, mercy, and humility in a world that aches for healing.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Advent series, Seeing Everyone Enjoy the King, preaching from Genesis 4:26. Pastor Ben unravels the cultural mandate seen in Genesis 4:17-25, highlighting humanity's quest for security and civilization despite the fall. Cain’s city-building, alongside the cultural contributions of his descendants, paints a complex picture of human creativity shadowed by rebellion and sin. Yet, in this tapestry, we find a thread of hope through characters like Seth and Enosh, reminding us of the divine promise and our destiny.
In this context, he then explores the extraordinary power of prayer, drawing inspiration from the stories of Abraham and Moses. Their stories teach us about the intimacy and authority that comes through a deep connection with God. From calling upon the name of the Lord in times of trial to witnessing the fervent prayers that sparked the Hebrides revival, Pastor Ben offers a heartfelt invitation to embrace prayer as an active expression of faith. This Advent, as we long for spiritual awakening, we are invited to join together in seeking a transformative experience of God’s presence in our communities.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins our Advent series, SEEK: Seeing Everyone Enjoy the King, by preaching from Psalm 8. This series will trace the themes of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation, all interwoven with the power of prayer. In this sermon though, Pastor Damein shows how Psalm 8 illuminates humanity's unique role in reflecting God's glory and discover the deeper questions of our place, predicament, and God's plan.
Pastor Damein also explores what it means to live as both priests and kings within creation, as described in biblical texts like Genesis 1 and Psalm 8. He uncovers the psychological and spiritual impacts of living in alignment with God's divine order, using the metaphor of a compass to highlight how easily we go astray. Through candid reflections on modern challenges such as "workism" and consumerism, he also unveils the dangers of disconnecting from our God-given dignity, urging a return to seeing life as a divine gift rather than a series of self-made solutions.
In ending, Pastor Damein turns us to the transformative power of prayer, particularly as captured through Psalm 8. Prayer is portrayed as a guiding force, realigning our hearts with God's vision and helping us embrace His presence more fully. In this series, we will be encouraged to shift from a life of constant production to one of receiving with gratitude and wonder. May this Advent season be a time where we embrace God's goodness, rediscover our identity as His beloved child, and prepare our hearts for His kingdom to come.
In this final sermon in our Leviticus Is For Lovers series, Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Leviticus 25, exploring the transformative power of rest, economic fairness, and compassion for the poor. He reflects on Tim Keller's insights into early Christian generosity, where personal integrity met radical economic sharing, offering a model that challenges our modern values.
Pastor Ben also explains the essence of Jubilee, a time every 50 years when debts were forgiven, lands returned, and lives reset, providing a fresh start for those trapped in poverty. He unpacks how these ancient practices critique modern economic systems, urging a balance between ownership and communal generosity. He encourages us to embrace a spirit of 'Jubilee generosity,' recognizing the debts canceled by Christ's crucifixion and fostering a community rich in trust and gratitude. In doing so, we can reimagine a life where justice, generosity, and grace are woven into the very fabric of our being.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from Leviticus 20. Pastor Damein takes us us through the depths of cultural and spiritual misunderstandings surrounding sex. He explains how society has diluted sex into mere recreational activities, often overlooking the spiritual implications. Using Leviticus 20, Pastor Damein addresses sexual sin, not just as an act but as evidence of deeper spiritual adultery, where misplaced worship and idolatry overshadow true devotion. In doing this, he also advocates for a counter-community that embraces selfless love and covenant intimacy with God, offering hope and redemption.
Pastor Damein then explores the transformative power of grace, brought to life through Jesus’s encounter with the woman caught in adultery. This episode underscores the church's mission as a beacon of sexual wholeness, urging us to shed hidden idols and embrace the gospel's empowering grace. Relying on insights from Tim Keller, Pastor Damein reflects on the sanctity of marriage as a covenant of enduring love, contrasting it with fleeting consumer relationships. He closes by inviting listeners to experience the gospel's good news and commit to a life of holiness guided by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from chapter 18. In it, he challenges prevalent cultural narratives and offers a deeply theological perspective on our sexuality. Pastor Ben shows how faith intersects with personal desires and cultural expectations, emphasizing the transformative power of grace. He discusses the church's critical role in offering healing and redemption to those grappling with society's conflicting sexual norms. Drawing inspiration from Christopher West's "Our Bodies Tell God's Story," he underscores the importance of embodying sexual wholeness and holiness to offer hope and light in a culture often perceived as morally decaying.
Pastor Ben also examines the theological symbolism of marriage and sexuality, weaving parallels between earthly relationships and the anticipated union between Jesus and the church. Through this lens, he unpacks the significance of gender roles, the impact of the sexual revolution, and the enduring sacredness of the family. He concludes by encouraging us to open our hearts to the gentle mercy of Jesus, encouraging His presence to illuminate and heal parts of our lives that yearn for divine touch.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from Leviticus 19. He connects the teachings here in Leviticus with New Testament calls to live purposefully, in order to uncover the timeless value of compassion, justice, and holiness.
Holiness transcends mere behavior; it's about belonging to God and living in love. By reflecting on the phrase "I am the Lord, your God," Pastor Damein helps us understand how this divine relationship influences our actions and fosters true holiness. He challenges the notion of morality based on fear or duty, emphasizing that genuine holiness is rooted in love and relational commitment. Ultimately, Pastor Damein illustrates how belonging to God through Jesus enables us to reflect His holiness, leading to changed behaviors and genuine freedom.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching on the themes of atonement and holiness from the ritual in Leviticus 16. He explores the high priest’s critical role in bridging the gap between God and His people, and the crucial symbolism of the scapegoat carrying away the sins of Israel. Here, we see how drawing near to God requires confrontation with our own ambivalence, guilt, and shame. Together, we can reflect on God's persistent love and His desire to dwell among us despite our shortcomings.
Leviticus 16 finds its ultimate fulfillment in the transformative power of Christ, as depicted in Hebrews. There, we can see how Jesus embodies the temple, priest, and sacrifice, removing traditional religious barriers. Pastor Ben concludes with practical advice on honoring the Day of Atonement through fasting and resting, and encourage us to embrace bold confidence in approach to God, not through personal merit, but through the grace offered by Christ.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from a selection of texts from Leviticus 10-15. Drawing on Jonathan Haidt's moral foundations theory, he uncovers how the principles in this section of Leviticus still echo in our political landscapes and personal beliefs, urging us to rethink the relevance of biblical concepts in today's world.
Pastor Ben then focuses on the thematic verse, Leviticus 10:10, to unravel the clear lines between the holy and the common, the clean and unclean. He explains the temporal nature of these laws, reflecting on their intended purpose from Moses to Jesus, and how they underscored the uniqueness of God's covenant with Israel.
By exploring Jesus' teachings on internal transformation, Pastor Ben highlights how His sacrifice offers true purification and freedom from guilt, providing hope and healing even at our lowest moments. Jesus's compassion invites us to break free from shame and embrace the grace and holiness at the heart of the Christian faith.
Pastor of Congregation Care & Missions Jason Dunn continues our series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from a selection of texts in Leviticus 8, 9, and 10. He explores the theme of consecration in worship and its profound implications for believers today. There, we see that Leviticus offers a path to holiness that defies cultural pressures. Through the lens of the Israelites' journey from Exodus, one can also see areas of theological, moral, and leadership compromise within the modern church. By contrasting these issues with the call to consecration, Pastor Jason provides insights on how to maintain distinctiveness as God's people. The narrative from Leviticus not only warns of the dangers of compromise but also invites us to align ourselves with God's purposes, ensuring that our faith remains unshaken in a culture of compromise. This is ultimately possible through the transformative power of Jesus and His role in sanctifying us for a life set apart. He fulfilled the Father's will, drawing us closer to God.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from Leviticus 6:13. He reflects on his own quest to cultivate a community centered around prayer, realizing the vital role of God’s presence, as symbolized by the biblical fire in this verse. His story underscores the enduring importance of prayer and divine power in revitalizing both personal lives and ministry, offering a profound philosophy of maintaining spiritual fervor in every aspect of life.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our fall series, Leviticus Is For Lovers, preaching from the Leviticus 4:1-14, where unintentional sins and their intricate sacrificial rituals reveal a deeper spiritual truth. Pastor Damein draws vivid parallels between contemporary everyday actions and ancient practices, underscoring that ignorance never exempts us from consequences.
He then navigates the rich symbolism within the sacrificial rituals of Leviticus, illustrating how these actions demonstrate God's unwavering commitment to His covenant and profound love for His people. Through these rituals, we understand sin as a pervasive stain that disrupts our relationship with God and others, necessitating purification and atonement. By dissecting the concept of ransom, we see how God steps in to pay a debt we cannot, reflecting His immense grace and mercy. This helps us connects the ancient practices to our modern experiences of guilt, avoidance, and the transformative power of knowing we are loved and accepted by God.
Pastor Damein closes by comparing the dual aspects of atonement—ransoming and purification—through the lens of both Levitical and New Testament passages. By referencing Titus 2:14, Ephesians 5:26-27, and 1 John 1:7, he emphasizes how Jesus’s sacrifice perfectly fulfills the Old Testament rituals, achieving holistic forgiveness and cleansing. We rest in knowing that God's love and forgiveness remain steadfast, even when we feel unworthy.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our fall series, Leviticus is for Lovers, preaching from Leviticus 3. He revisits the theme of atonement, emphasizing its role in bridging the gap between us and God, and moves into the heart of the message: God's invitation to fellowship. The laws for peace offerings in Leviticus 3 are not just about legal satisfaction but signify a restored, dynamic relationship with God, epitomized by the symbolic shared meal. This chapter transitions us from forgiveness to communion, offering a vivid illustration of God's desire for a vibrant relationship with His people.
You can read more about Tim Keller's book, Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?, that Pastor Damein mentioned in his sermon by clicking here.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter kicks off our fall series, Leviticus is For Lovers, preaching from Leviticus 1. He tackles the cultural distance and perceived obscurity head-on, revealing profound insights into God's character and His values. By slowing down and examining the priestly and sacrificial systems, Pastor Damein connects the dots from these ancient practices to the ultimate fulfillment found in Jesus Christ. He also shows how laws against murder and theft reveal the values of the lawgiver, and how offering our best to God reflects His holiness and grace.
Pastor Damein concludes by bridging Leviticus to the New Testament, drawing meaningful connections that underscore the inclusivity of worship and the completeness of atonement provided by Christ. Reflecting on Romans 12:1, he explores how offering our lives as living sacrifices is a powerful response to God's mercy. Through his message, we are prepared to deepen our love for Jesus and enrich our understanding of Scripture, recognizing God's relentless pursuit of fellowship with us.
Special Guest Preacher, the Rev Dr Irwyn Ince preaches from Hebrews 13:7-16. What does it mean to live a life of unwavering faith in Jesus Christ? How can we persevere through the trials and tribulations of our Christian journey? Pastor Irwyn highlights the critical message of Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." He underscores how this powerful truth equips us to face the costs of discipleship with courage and perseverance. By looking to Jesus, we find the strength to hold fast to our confession of faith, no matter the challenges.
Pastor Irwyn explains how Jesus's sacrifice outside Jerusalem transforms our understanding of spiritual worship and everyday commitment to praise, good deeds, and sharing. He draws parallels to the Day of Atonement rituals, which encourages believers to bear the reproach of Christ and seek our lasting hope in the eternal city to come. He wraps up with reflections on living lives that continually glorify God, sustained by the steadfastness of Jesus.
Pastor Irwyn is the PCA's Mission to North America Coordinator. You can find out more about the work he does by visiting their website here.
Pastor of Congregational Care and Missions Jason Dunn preaches about the covenantal relationship between Jonathan and David from 1 Samuel 18, illuminating the power of friendship and loyalty. Inspired by Justin Earley's book "Made for People" and insightful research on the perils of chronic loneliness, Pastor Jason helps challenge the notion that modern technology alone can fulfill our deepest need for connection.
He also shows us Jonathan's extraordinary loyalty to David, even in the face of dire opposition from his own father, King Saul. This self-sacrificing friendship offers a powerful model for how mutual support can help us navigate life's adversities. Drawing on anthropologist Robin Dunbar's findings on the critical role human connections play in our health and longevity, Pastor Jason emphasizes that true friendships can indeed anchor us in stormy times.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt concludes our Vision series on the Lord's Prayer and its transformative power in shaping our spiritual journey. Pastor Ben differentiates between character-building trials and temptations that derail us. The petition "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil" serves as our anchor, guiding reflection on liberation from sin's presence and power.
He then unpacks the meaning behind "lead us not into temptation," emphasizing that following Jesus is more about our direction than achieving perfection. By drawing on the wisdom of Psalm 23, he turns our attention to trusting Jesus' leadership amid life's darkest moments. He further clarifies the distinction between God's testing and Satan's tempting before encouraging us to seek maturity in our faith. Ultimately, we understand that being led by Jesus sometimes means venturing into uncomfortable territories but it always is aimed at our spiritual growth and freedom from sin's grip.
Concluding with a triumphant message, Pastor Ben turns to Hebrews 4 and the cosmic victory of Jesus over evil, reflecting on how Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses and enters into our temptations to redeem us. The concept of Christus Victor reveals our liberation from the fear of death and sin. The significance of the word "amen" is a powerful affirmation of God's promises and how Jesus fulfills our spiritual vision. Seeing the Father answer the Lord's prayer is our vision and living in this prayer offers a transformative guide for our community at NewCity.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our fall Vision series. Pastor Ben uses his experience at a silent disco as a springboard to discuss how we can all live in tune with the "kingdom of abundance and mercy." The Lord's Prayer serves as our choreography for life, reminding us to trust in God's provision and embrace a mindset of abundance, even when the world clings to scarcity and merit.
Pastor Ben addresses the unique challenges faced by the rich and the poor, highlighting the temptations of self-sufficiency and a forgetfulness of God. He draws from Proverbs 30:8 and the story of manna in Exodus to emphasize our daily dependence on God. He also discusses the call for socioeconomic diversity within the church, advocating for a community built on generosity and justice, inspired by Paul's teachings in 2 Corinthians 8.
Forgiveness and community are at the heart of the Lord's Prayer, and we see this as we explore the transformative power of seeking and extending forgiveness. Pastor Ben highlights the necessity of confessing sins within a trusted community, drawing from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's teachings. He underscores the importance of rapid repentance and maintaining clear relationships with God and others to prevent bitterness. Through Jesus' teachings, we are guided to live in dependence on God, embrace forgiveness, and practice sacrificial giving. In doing so, we gain practical wisdom for living a life rooted in abundance, justice, and community.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our fall vision series, asking us to imagine people who have a future. As we recognize God as our Father and embrace His promises, it can shape our daily actions and our shared aspirations, much like a parent's hopeful dreams for their child's future.
Imagine a businessman and a fisherman, each with different visions for their future—one driven by ambition, the other by contentment. Through this thought-provoking parable, Pastor Damein uncovers the significance of having a clear and focused vision for our future. By aligning our lives with the petitions of the Lord's Prayer, such as hallowing God's name and seeking His kingdom, we find freedom, joy, and clarity. These lessons help us build a sturdy foundation of hope and purpose, enabling us to live enriched lives filled with meaning and resilience.
But transformation goes beyond our willpower; it requires a change in what we love. Pastor Damein emphasizes that God's love reshapes our desires, urging us to invest in communal worship and prayer. By fostering deeper relationships with God and each other, we share in His mission and experience the victory of His kingdom. Join us as we explore building a community of prayerful believers, guided by the vision of the Lord's Prayer, and support each other's spiritual growth.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins our fall Vision series, centered on the Lord's Prayer. At NewCity our vision is to see the Father answer the Lord's Prayer. With this, we might ask, how does understanding the Lord's Prayer transform our daily life? The Lord's Prayer is not just a grand vision but also a practical guide for our daily walk, aligning with NewCity's mission to form and send disciple-makers.
Pastor Damein digs into the profound concept of knowing God as our Father and the unique relationship we have with Him through adoption. Drawing insights from J.I. Packer's "Knowing God" and Dane Ortlund's "Gentle and Lowly," he discusses the deep security and identity that come from being adopted into God's family. Through a thought experiment, Pastor Damein illustrates the irrevocable nature of our place in God's family, emphasizing that truly knowing Him as Father can transform our lives and make us reflections of Jesus’s relationship with God.
Ultimately, embracing our identity as God's children provides strength and hope in times of anxiety and uncertainty. We can all "return home" to God, once we recognize signs of living in the "far country" and long for the peace found in returning to the Father.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our July series, Following Jesus in Politics, preaching from 1 Peter 2:13-17. In doing so, he challenges the prevailing trends of privatizing and partisanizing faith and advocate for a revival of political discipleship grounded in Jesus's teachings.
Pastor Damein also presents four distinct postures the church can adopt in its cultural engagement: fortification, domination, accommodation, and incarnation. The latter calls for the church to move into the world with a mission of redemption and love. This helps us avoid the twin temptations of societal change: retreating into cynicism or pushing for revolution. Instead, following a long tradition of biblical figures and contemporary Christians engaged in politics, Pastor Damein advocates a path of transformative gospel living as a potent witness. This allows us to embrace our identity as loved and chosen people, free from self-righteousness, and grounded in the sacrificial love of Jesus.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our July series, Following Jesus in Politics, preaching from Mark 12:13-17.
You can read the article he mentionshere
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our summer series, Following Jesus in Politics, preaching from Romans 13:1-7.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter beings our July sermon series, Following Jesus in Politics, preaching from Mark 1:14-15
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our Summer in the Psalms of Refuge series preaching from Psalm 90.
RUF Campus Minister Hardy Reynolds continues our Summer in the Psalms of Refuge series, preaching from Psalm 62
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Summer in the Psalms of Refuge series, preaching from Psalm 46.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych continues our Summers in the Psalms of Refuge series, preaching from Psalm 91.
Theologian in Residence Michael Allen begins our Summer in the Psalms of Refuge series, preaching from Psalm 16.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our series, The Art of Divine Contentment, preaching from 1 Timothy 6:6-10; 17-19.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Art of Divine Contentment series, preaching from Hebrews 13:5-6
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series, The Art of Divine Contentment, preaching from Psalm 73, and tracing the journey from contentment, to discontentment, and back into recontentment.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicks off our series called The Art of Divine Contentment from Philippians 4:8-13. Over the course of this series, inspired by Thomas Watson's timeless work, we delve into "The Art of Divine Contentment," exploring how to find rest in a restless world. We'll uncover the secret of contentment not in fleeting circumstances or from consuming more but in the worth of Jesus over everything. We will uncover the freedom and beauty of finding contentment in God alone. Join us on this journey of discovering the deep joy that comes from resting in the goodness of our heavenly Father.
Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches preaches from Hebrews 3:7-19 from our M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan. He highlights the significance of finding a place for transparent trust where the grace of Christ and community can help us to flee sin and find rest.
Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Jason Dunn preaches a stand alone message from 1 Timothy 3:14-16 and the importance of God's family living, telling, and loving the truth.
This passage is drawn from our M'Cheyne Bible Reading plan, which you can hear more about here.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our series on the Beatitudes, preaching on the importance of being salt and light in the world today. We're reminded that the character of a Christian disciple, as depicted by the Beatitudes, is not a garment to be donned in private and shed in public. Instead, it's a pervasive identity that influences every aspect of our lives. Authentic Christian living can illuminate and challenge prevalent societal issues by reflecting Jesus's teachings in our actions. We must remain vigilant, being salt that maintains its flavor and light that pierces the darkness, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide us in refreshing our faith to remain vibrant and visible to the world around us.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt resumes our Beatitudes series, focusing on the last beatitude: witness-bearing courage. He shares stories of what persecution may look like for those in hostile cultures, while also challenging listeners that their lack of persecution may not be because the culture isn't hostile to the gospel, but because they've compromised their witness. He invites us to examine ourselves, but to also seek the filling of the Spirit in order to truly bear witness to Jesus with courage and care.
For more on enduring persecution in the global church, you can listen to a powerful podcast episode here.
The acronym that Pastor Ben used in the responsive prayer is CREATE—How to be filled with the Holy Spirit:
- Confess the truth about your fears, sins, weaknesses, and needs (2 Cor. 12.9).
- Receive forgiveness, cleansing, and strength (1 John 1.9).
- Entrust everything to God (Luke 23.46).
- Ask for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit (Luke 11.13).
- Thank your Father (Matt. 11.25).
- Expect His presence and power (Isa 41:10).
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Colossians 2:6-15; 3:1-4 for our Easter Sunday service, contemplating the promise and transformation brought about by Christ's resurrection. He explains how the resurrection shifts our perspective from being oriented toward death to living with the anticipation of an eternal resurrection, reshaping our present existence with profound cosmic significance.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our sermon series on The Beatitudes, preaching on the peacemakers, or those who are shalom-contending family.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on the Beatitudes, preaching about mercy, or tender-hearted compassion
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on the Beatitudes, preaching about the importance of hunger and thirst after righteousness, or right-making ache in our three word summary.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series on the Beatitudes, preaching on love constrained power, which is a way to define meekness.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Beatitudes series, preaching on the importance of both repentance and "lamentance" as seen in the broken-hearted honesty of the second Beatitude.
Theologian in Residence Michael Allen continues our series on the Beatitudes, focusing on the poor in spirit.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt begins our series on the Beatitudes. Over the next several weeks, we will focus on them one at time. Pastor Benjamin provided this 3 word summary of each one:
- Open-handed trust
- Broken-hearted honesty
- Love-constrained power
- Right-making ache
- Tender-hearted compassion
- Single-willed seeking
- Shalom-contending family
- Witness-bearing courage
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych finishes our Unforced Rhythms of Grace series, preaching from Philippians 4:4-9 and reminding us of the importance of imitating Christ.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series on Unforced Rhythms of Grace, preaching from Matthew 6:1-18 about the importance of the practices of blessing, prayer, and fasting.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series, Unforced Rhythms of Grace, preaching from John 15:1-17 and the importance of abiding in Christ.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter kicks off our January vision series, Unforced Rhythms of Grace, preaching from Matthew 11:28-30.
Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches finishes our Exodus series, preaching from the climax of the narrative in Exodus 40:34-38.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finished our Advent series with a homily reflecting on the importance of this season.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych continues our Advent series, returning to Exodus 34:5-9, but focusing on the surprising good news of God's anger.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Advent series on the name of God in Exodus 34.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicks off our Advent series, which is a continuation of our Exodus series, focusing on the name of God in Exodus 33-34.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continue our Exodus series, preaching about the Golden Calf incident in Exodus 32.
He referenced an earlier sermon, which you can listen to here.
We have also included the chart from the response time in the sermon transcript, which you can access here.
Previous sermon transcripts can be found on the sermon page in our Church Center app.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter resumes our Exodus series, preaching from Exodus 31:1-18 and the importance of doing the Lord's work in the Lord's way, which includes prioritizing Sabbath rest.
Guest preacher Rev Robert Cunningham preaches from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30. He examines how our darkest moments can be transformed into stepping stones towards strength and success with God's mercy and grace. Turning to Jesus in our weakest moments can be our ultimate source of hope, assurance, and salvation.
Robert Cunningham is the Director of Christ for Kentucky, and the host of the Every Square Inch podcast.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Exodus series with a selection of texts from Exodus 28-29 on the importance of the priestly garments.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Exodus series from a selection of verse in Exodus 25-27. He traces the biblical narrative of bridging the gap between heaven and earth, God and humanity. This journey, grounded in Exodus 25, reveals how God invites us to partner with Him in addressing this essential human issue. Jesus desires to dwell within His people, not merely among them, and the age-old veil separating God from man was ultimately torn apart by Christ.
Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches continues our Exodus series, preaching from the second table of the law, Exodus 20:12-21.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues out Exodus series, preaching on the first table of the law in Exodus 20:1-11. There, we see that we are to be a people set free to live free in love of God and, as we'll see next week, neighbor.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our fall Exodus series, preaching from Exodus 19 to set the stage for the next section of the book. He explores the relationship of law and grace, showing that love and obedience are not at odds with one another.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Exodus series, preaching from Exodus 17:8-16; 18:5-24. He shows up that as God delivers His people from slavery to sons and daughters, as he develops them into the people he calls us to be, we know that conflict is normal, equipping is necessary and what God has done is central.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt begins the second part of our Exodus series, The Power of God's Presence, by preaching through the temptation narratives in Exodus 15-17. Here, we see that God leads us through the wilderness of testing to find freedom in His presence.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our Belong & Contribute series, preaching from Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 3:12-14.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Belong & Contribute series, preaching from Matthew 5:1-16.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Belong & Contribute series, preaching from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins our Belong & Contribute series, preaching from Matthew 9:1-8 on the nature of true community.
Teaching Elder and Co-Founder of Crosstown 119, Eric Stites preaches about the importance of being on mission from John 15:1-5; 9.
You can learn more about Crosstown 119 here.
Theologian in Residence Michael Allen finishes our Following Jesus at Home series, preaching from Psalm 145.
Pastoral Resident Kenny Dyches continues our Following Jesus at Home summer series, preaching from Ephesians 4:1-16 about the unity we have as the family of God.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Following Jesus at Home series, preaching from Psalm 22 about the vision, intention, and mission of generational discipleship.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Following Jesus at Home series, preaching about the power and the purpose of parenting from Psalm 127:3-5.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter kicks off our new series, Following Jesus at Home, preaching from Deuteronomy 6:4-15.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt concludes our Summer in the Psalms series from Psalm 110.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych continues our Summer in the Psalms series, Singing in The Reign, preaching from Psalm 72 about the King we have, the kings we make, and the kings we are.
Theologian in Residence Dr. Michael Allen continues our Summer in the Psalms series, Singing in the Reign, preaching from Psalm 45.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicks off our Summer in the Psalms series, Singing in The Reign. From Psalm 2, Pastor Ben shows that in response to human rebellion, the Father promises His Son a kingdom of people who will rejoice in His rule.
In this stand alone sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches a topical sermon on baptism, explaining what it is, who it is for, what is the proper mode, and how to charitably disagree about whether infants should be baptised.
The lectures from Dr. Scott Swain can be found here:
- Baptism and The Christian Life Part 1
- Baptism and The Christian Life Part 2
- Baptism and The Christian Life Part 3
- Baptism and The Christian Life Part 4
- Baptism and The Christian Life Part 5
You can e-mail Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt with any questions here.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter concludes our sermon on Romans, preaching from chapter 16.
Executive Director of Congregational Care Jason Dunn preaches from Romans 15 about the church's makeup, model, and mission.
You can access the missions stats here, and the last chapter of the Memorials of Ion Keith-Falconer here.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Romans 15:1-13 about a community of cruciform hope.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych continues on in the second half Romans 14, preaching on the values of a community of unity.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues on in our Romans series, preaching on unity in diversity, and the welcoming and inclusive nature of Christianity.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter resumes our Romans series, preaching on the our relation to governing authorities and the time from Romans 13
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from 1 Peter 1:3-9 about our living hope found in Jesus.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter returns to Romans 12:9-21 to provide perspective on the events at Covenant Presbyterian church and school last week. There, we see that genuine love hates evil and holds onto good, rejoices with those who rejoice, and weeps with those who weep and ultimately overcomes evil with good.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Romans series from Romans 12:9-21, preaching on how we love those who are our enemies.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches on spiritual gifts from Romans 12:3-8.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series from Romans 12:1-2. Here is the guide he mentioned: NewCity Discernment Guide
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt brings the mini-series on Romans 9-11 to a close and looks ahead to the practical exhortations of Romans 12-16.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our mini-series on Romans 9-11, preaching from all of Romans 11.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches through the end of Romans 9 and Romans 10 to continue our series on a new way to be human.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series, preaching the second half of Romans 9 and the mercy of God in salvation.
Rev. Dr. Michael Allen, our Theologian-in-Residence, resumes Romans series for the spring, picking up with Romans 9:1-18
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finishes our Soul Care series by preaching from Colossians 3:12-16 about what a soul care community would look like.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our soul care series by focusing on the listen & bless practices from the common rhythm using Proverbs 20:5.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continue our Soul Care series from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 on the importance of listening.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on soul care from Proverbs 4:20-23 on the heart as the wellspring of life.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych kicks off our January series on Soul Care by preaching from Song of Songs 2:1-17.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt finished our Exodus series, preaching from chapter 15.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt traces the change from fearless, to fearful, to fearsome for the nation of Israel in the story of how the Lord brought them through the Red Sea and crushed the Egyptian army.
Pastor of Mission & Formation Benjamin Kandt continues our Exodus series preaching on how God leads us, like the Israelites, through the wilderness by faith and with his presence.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawyrch continues our Advent series from Exodus, preaching about the consecration of the firstborn in Exodus 13.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins our Advent series by continuing into the next section of Exodus.
In this sermon, Pastor of Formation and Mission Ben Kandt expounds on Jesus as the Passover Lamb and how he frees us from religious hypocrisy and cultural compromise.
In this sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter shows us that obedience is humanity's proper response to God's display of his lordship over all creation.
In this sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues the plague account in Exodus, preaching from 7:14-8:19.
In this sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues the plague account in Exodus, preaching from 7:14-8:19.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins the mini series on the plague accounts from Exodus. Here, the contest begins between Yahweh and Pharaoh, setting the stage for the campaign to make Yahweh's name great and redeem his people from Egypt.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Exodus 6:1-13. There, we see how God draws us to himself by saying "I am for you, I have seen you, I have redeemed you, and I am with you."
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches about the clash of the kingdom of scarcity and the kingdom of generosity from Exodus 5:1-23.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych preaches from Exodus 4 about the ultimate purpose behind why we are sent on mission.
Pastoral Resident Ryan Gawrych preaches from Exodus 4 about the ultimate purpose behind why we are sent on mission.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from the end of Exodus 3 about the importance of taking the best from the culture around us without being unduly influenced by it. The gold from Egypt can either make golden calves or be used to adorn the tabernacle.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt resumes our Exodus series, showing how God's transcendence and immanence are on display in the account of Moses and the burning bush
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt resumes our Exodus series, showing how God's transcendence and immanence are on display in the account of Moses and the burning bush
In this break from the Exodus series, Dr Irwyn Ince preaches from Mark's gospel and reminds us that Jesus has time for us for our healing.
Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Exodus series from chapter 2 and helps us see with the eyes of faith.
In this sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins our Exodus series by preaching from Exodus 1:1-22, reminding us that God both keeps his promises in the face of opposition and saves in unexpected ways.
In this sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter finished our Letter to the Exiles series from Jeremiah 29:1-14 by focusing on how our work is important for the ways God brings flourishing to our city.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues the Letter to the Exiles series. Focusing on what the text teaches about prayer, he emphasizes the importance of prayer for the flourishing of our communities.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues the Letter to the Exiles series. Focusing on v. 6, he emphasizes the importance of being fruitful and multiplying in order to lead to flourishing.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt finishes our Praying Life series from Colossians 4:2. Here, we see that prayer requires, devoting, watching expectantly, and thanksgiving.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on prayer, preaching on the promise, posture, and practice of prayer from The Sermon on the Mount.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series, A Praying Life, by explaining the marks of confession from Psalm 130.
In this sermon, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new sermon series on prayer. In Revelation 5:1-14 we learn how to train our perception, name our inability, and prime our worship.
New Pastoral Resident Ryan Garwych preaches from Psalm 3 about how our uncommon faith can inform our sorrow.
Theologian in Residence Michael Allen finishes our Summer in the Psalms series preaching from Psalm 107 on the history of hunger in the story of Israel.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Summer in the Psalms series from Psalm 119.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Summer in the Psalms series from Psalm 42.
The article he mentioned by Connor Gwin can be found here.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt kicks off the 5th annual Summer in the Psalms series at NewCity with a sermon from Psalm 63 on spiritual hunger and thirst.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt finishes our series through Romans, preaching on Romans 8:31-39.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series by preaching from Romans 8:18-30.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series through Romans, preaching on Romans 8:1-17
Pastoral Intern Kenny Dyches continues our Romans series, preaching from Romans 7:14-25.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series by preaching from Romans 7:1-13.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series by preaching from Romans 6:15-23.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series by preaching from Romans 6:1-14.
Pastoral Intern Jonathan Duckett continues our Romans series, preaching from Romans 5:12-21.
Rev. Eric Stites, co-founder of CrossTown Ministries, continues our Romans series, preaching from Romans 5:1-11.
To learn more about Eric's work with CrossTown, visit the website here.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series preaching on select verse from Romans 4. The podcast episode mentioned, which goes into greater detail on Romans 4, can be found here.
NOTE: More information about why this sermon was shorter can be found in the NewCity app, which you can access by downloading Church Center.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series through Romans, preaching on Romans 3:19-31.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series, preaching through Romans 3:9-22.
NOTE: A previous version of this was uploaded with the wrong audio. That audio was actually a review/preview of our Romans Bible Study covering this same passage.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series, preaching through Romans 2:17-3:8
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues our Romans series, preaching through Romans 2:1-16.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Romans series by preaching about the wrath of God and our sexual brokenness from Romans 1:18-32.
You can listen to the podcast episode with Theologian in Residence Michael Allen and Director of Content & Education Nate Claiborne by clicking here.
For an additional resource that Pastor Ben recommends and relied on to some extent in crafting his sermon, listen to this talk given by Joshua Ryan Butler.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our series in Romans preaching from 1:18-17. There, we see that the gospel creates a certain kind of people, and that is primarily because of the type of gospel that it is.
In the first episode of NewCity's Roman series, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter introduces the book from Romans 1:1-7.
In the final sermon in A Praying Family, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Acts 6:1-6.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Acts 4:5-31 to continue A Praying Family: Explorations in Acts. In our current day and age, we face many uncertainties. Fear gives us tunnel vision, but praise gives us perspective. If we will lean into bold praying, we can learn to live boldly.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our Acts series in the story of Peter healing the lame man in Acts 3:1-21. Here, we see the power through prayer and that being prayerful is to be powerful because prayer moves the hand that moves the world.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter continues A Praying Family by preaching from Acts 2:42-47. Here, we see a praying family is a devoted family. What we devote ourselves to is one of the most important things about us. And, what we devote ourselves to forms us in specific ways. The early church in Acts was deliberate, daily, and directed in their devotion to God in prayer.
In this first sermon in a new series, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Acts 1:6-14. There, we learn that prayer in the early church was:
- Persistent
- Reliant on God
- Aligned with God's Promises
- Yielded to His Will
- Expectant of His Power
- Rhythm in Pattern
Using this P.R.A.Y.E.R. acronym can encourage us in our own pursuit of corporate prayer in the New Year.
Using Matthew 11:28-30 as a foundational text, Pastor of Mission & Formation Benjamin Kandt invites us to practice a common rhythm for a common love in 2022. For more on the Common Rhythm, visit this link.
In the final sermon in our advent series at NewCity Orlando, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Mark 10:35-45. The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many. In his example, we see that the greatness that we desires is found not in status, but in service.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our advent sermon series from Luke 5:27-32 helping us see that Jesus came eating and drinking, inviting us to ultimately feast with him.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt continues our advent sermon series from Luke 19:1-10, helping us see that Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins NewCity's Advent series, "The Son of Man Came.." with a sermon from John 20:17-22. Jesus came to us, sent with the Spirit, and invites us into his mission and his method. By attending to this scene after his resurrection, we are better attuned to understand his incarnation.
Pastor Ben Kandt walks us through the end of Joseph's story, and the closing of the book of Genesis, reminding us to wait on the justice of God, trust in the providence of God, and abide in the presence of God.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Genesis 49:8-12, reminding us that God chooses us to belong to Him, and then transforms us to be like Him.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Genesis 47:13-31 reminding us that God is at work through our work, present with us to fulfill his promise to bless.
Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Joseph's story in Genesis 43. We are invited into a mindset of mercy and abundance, rather than scarcity and merit driving our thoughts and actions.
Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches from Joseph's story in Genesis 41. The path to greatness first requires a descent, followed by an ascent, and it is not something that we can do for ourselves.
Pastor of Mercy & Justice Eric Stites preaches from Genesis 39:1-23 about Joseph's time and temptation in Potiphar's house. Like Joseph, Jesus too was loved by his Father, tempted and persecuted, rejected by men, but then was exalted as Lord.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Genesis 37:1-36 reminding us that God remains committed to his plan of salvation and transformation of his people, even in the dark moments as for example, we see in the beginning the Joseph's story.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Genesis 32:1-32 about Jacob's wrestling while he waits to encounter Esau. The transformative nature of that encounter is a window in our own desires for power and identity that can only come through Christ.
Pastor of Formation and Mission Benjamin Kandt continues the Pattern of the Promise sermon series, focusing on Leah and Rachel's rivalry.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Genesis 29:1-30 about the pattern of God's provision for us as we walk the path that he has set before us. Ultimately, we see in Jesus what it means to walk the path before us, as he walked the path to the cross for us.
In this sermon, Pastor Benjamin Kandt preaches from Genesis 28:10-22. The story of Jacob's dream at Bethel points us to Jesus who is the ultimate bridge between heaven and earth, the final "Bethel," the true end-time temple.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches the story of Jacob and Esau from Genesis 27:1-38 that reminds us that we don't need to swindle and finagle in order to get God's blessing on our own terms. Rather, Jesus gave his life so we could receive blessing through our union with him by faith.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt preaches about the importance of "edenizing" Earth from Genesis 26:1-33. Through his people, God works his redemptive purpose of restoring the world to the way it was supposed to be.
Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Genesis 25:19-34. He teases out the theme of Jacob as a deceiver and connects it to our proclivity to use whatever we have in our strength to secure our own lives.
In this first sermon in The Pattern of the Promise series (Genesis 25-50), Senior Pastor Damein Schitter recaps the previous two Genesis series, Origins (2019), and Blessed to be a Blessing (2020), and using Genesis 17:1-8, connects them to the upcoming series finishing the book. Here, Pastor Damein reminds us that God is the one who speaks to us, names us, and sends us. We see that in the stories in Genesis, and are reminded that it is still true today.
In this second sermon in the sabbatical reflection series, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on adoption and abundance from Romans 8:14-17.
In this first sermon in a two part mini series, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on relinquishment and renewal from Philippians 3:3-11.
In this final sermon in our Revisiting Our Common Rhythm series, Rev. Hardy Reynolds preaches on fasting and feasting from Mark 2:13-22. He reminds us that in the already of the kingdom, we get tastes (feasting) of Christ's fulness now which will be fully satisfied in the "not yet" (to which fasting points) of the kingdom.
In this third sermon in our series on the Common Rhythm, Pastor Benjamin Kandt preaches on Three Times Prayer. Pastor Ben builds a case that starts in the Psalms, goes through Daniel, forward into Acts, and then back into the Gospels to establish the pattern of praying 3 times daily as deeply biblical. He then explains the practice itself, with some insights into how it can become a habit.
In this second sermon in our new series, Revisiting Our Common Rhythm, Director of Students and Education Nate Claiborne preaches from 2 Timothy 3:14-17. He encourages us to abide in God's Word in order to be wise, submit in order to be equipped, and return to our first love through communing with God through his Word.
In this first sermon in our new series, Revisiting Our Common Rhythm, Pastoral Intern Jonathan Duckett preaches from Haggai 2:1-9. He encourages us to work to build God's temple, which in the new covenant, is to pursue spiritual formation as a community. We do so from a place of empowered rest knowing that God is with us, and his peace is coming.
In the final sermon in the Summer in the Psalms series, Dr. Michael Allen preaches on Psalm 104, and provides a final overview of the whole month's series. He emphasizes that God graciously teaches us how to be comfortable being a creature and living on his globe. He concludes with wisdom on praying the Psalms.
Pastor of Justice and Mercy Eric Stites preaches from 2 Corinthians 11:1-15. He reminds us that the gospel seems "too good to be true," so we are tempted to add to it in some way. The super apostles that opposed Paul did this very thing because it appeals to our fallen nature. Yet, the gospel is simply this: believe in the finished work of Christ on our behalf. This is what Paul preached to the Corinthians and what we need to be frequently reminded of today.
Guest speaker Kenneth Dyches preaches on 2 Corinthians 10:1-18. reminding us that we must not measure our success by the world's standards, but by spiritual ones. We do not approve of ourselves, but find the approval of God in Christ. We do this by submitting to his authority over us, that he might conform us into the image of Christ, for his glory.
Benjamin Kandt recommends the following resource for further in-depth reading on the philosophy and drive behind the creation of the 5 C's:
https://smile.amazon.com/Common-Rule-Habits-Purpose-Distraction/dp/0830845607
25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
19 “When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” 50 And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” 52 And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.
We experience technical difficulties halfway through today's sermon. Thank you, for your understanding.
Jesus freely gave himself for our good even though it cost him everything. Jesus did not have to exercise his "rights" because he knew that the glory of the father would be his great reward. We too can embrace this freedom. That is, in Christ, the father will provide everything we we need and all that we think we missed out on by glorifying him in giving up our perceived rights.
Jesus and his love, relationship, and kingdom are worth forgoing certain hardships in this life. The gospel is not opposed to effort, just earning.
"you were bought with a price" (v23) All of life is for Jesus and His calling. The purpose of whatever status we are in is for the glory of Jesus. He owns us. He loves us. He is committed to us.
In this episode, we sat down with Caleb Grover and Kelly Winkler of Shielding Innocence to learn more about them, how Shielding Innocence started, and what someone can expect from attending a Shielding Innocence conference.
One of the most profound metaphors that Jesus uses to describe himself and belief in him is that of his being “the Bread of Life.” In using this metaphor, Jesus is indicating to us that we have the kind of God who is deeply invested in providing for His people throughout their journey. For bread is not a means of creation, but of sustenance, and God knows that we are built to be sustained by Him all throughout our lives. And to that point, Jesus is also using this picture to remind us that to be human at all is to be a dependent creature--we are designed to need nutrients from outside of us just as we are designed to need God himself. In calling himself the Bread of Life, Jesus is calling us to depend on, and abide in, him.
In this podcast, Benjamin Kandt and Damein Schitter sit down to talk about Advent. They discuss how Advent is a season of waiting and how, biblically speaking, waiting is expectant hope mixed with inward groaning. Ben and Damein discuss what makes waiting difficult and how our current cultural mood works against our growing in biblical hope.
Recently I sat down with Jen Pollock Michel the award-winning author of Teach Us to Want and Keeping Place. Jen offers a clear and insightful look into the Christian life in her writing and speaking and it was a joy to talk with her for this podcast. We talk about the connection between longing and belonging in the Christian life, the gift and burden of serving others by providing a place of belonging, biblical examples of belonging, how a church like NewCity can become a more hospitable place of belonging, cultural counterfeits to belonging, and more. We’re providing the entire conversation in two podcasts. This is part 2 of the series.
Recently I sat down with Jen Pollock Michel the award-winning author of Teach Us to Want and Keeping Place. Jen offers a clear and insightful look into the Christian life in her writing and speaking and it was a joy to talk with her for this podcast. We talk about the connection between longing and belonging in the Christian life, the gift and burden of serving others by providing a place of belonging, biblical examples of belonging, how a church like NewCity can become a more hospitable place of belonging, cultural counterfeits to belonging, and more. We’re providing the entire conversation in two podcasts. This is part 1 of the series.
Due to technical Difficulties, the last half of the sermon was recording at our offices. Thank you, for your understanding.
In this episode I interview Dr. Mike Allen about the Trinity and the Christian life. In Ephesians, Paul prays for us to come to know and experience the beauty of our triune God. We see all three persons mentioned by name in several passages in Ephesians. My hope is that this podcast, in conjunction with our fall sermon series in Ephesians, will increasingly give us eyes to see and ears to hear the unique way our triune God— Father, Son, and Spirit—brings redemption and restoration in the body of Christ and all of creation. More specifically, I hope that you are encouraged to further see how God— Father, Son, and Spirit— is integrally involved in your day to day, moment by moment life.
Dr. Michael Allen, introduces us to the book of Ephesians by looking at how being predestined brings out our deeper roots and the gift of purpose. *** We did unfortunately experience technical difficulties this week, the first two minute of this sermon are unavailable."""
In our very first podcast episode, Senior Pastor Damein Schitter and Dr. Michael Allen sit down to talk about our upcoming series on Ephesians titled In Light of More.
Rev. Michael S. Beates, teaches how to see God's purposes in disabilities and how we can embrace God's purpose to worship the light of the world.
In this second Summer in the Psalms series, we will see how the book of Psalms moves us "From Protest to Praise". Beginning with the lament of Psalm 3 and ending with the exuberance of Psalm 150, the Psalms train us in honest speech before God. Eugene Peterson says, "All prayer, pursued far enough becomes praise." We're going to spend the month of June pursuing prayer from the depths of protest until it culminates in the peak of praise.
In this second Summer in the Psalms series, we will see how the book of Psalms moves us "From Protest to Praise". Beginning with the lament of Psalm 3 and ending with the exuberance of Psalm 150, the Psalms train us in honest speech before God. Eugene Peterson says, "All prayer, pursued far enough becomes praise." We're going to spend the month of June pursuing prayer from the depths of protest until it culminates in the peak of praise.
In a day and age of sound bites, tweets, and constant emergency news tickers scrolling at the bottom of the television screen, we are trained to engage the 'now'. Add to this the remarkable privileges our various technologies afford us and we've come to expect everything in our lives to be fast, tidy, efficient, and pretty much under our control. However, just below the surface there is an uneasiness that beckons us to a journey of deeper reflection. And for some, tragedy, suffering, and doubt have catapulted us into this journey, unprepared. In whatever way we find our entrance into this journey of deeper reflection we realize that, in fact, this world eludes our control. Life is not tidy and efficient. Our greatest wisdom is limited, our most profound pleasures are elusive, and our toil feels wearisome. As grim as it may feel, this experience is a gift and Ecclesiastes invites us to deeper reflection upon this gift, pointing us ultimately to remember our Creator and Redeemer.
In a day and age of sound bites, tweets, and constant emergency news tickers scrolling at the bottom of the television screen, we are trained to engage the 'now'. Add to this the remarkable privileges our various technologies afford us and we've come to expect everything in our lives to be fast, tidy, efficient, and pretty much under our control. However, just below the surface there is an uneasiness that beckons us to a journey of deeper reflection. And for some, tragedy, suffering, and doubt have catapulted us into this journey, unprepared. In whatever way we find our entrance into this journey of deeper reflection we realize that, in fact, this world eludes our control. Life is not tidy and efficient. Our greatest wisdom is limited, our most profound pleasures are elusive, and our toil feels wearisome. As grim as it may feel, this experience is a gift and Ecclesiastes invites us to deeper reflection upon this gift, pointing us ultimately to remember our Creator and Redeemer.
Throughout history, Christians have treated the weeks leading up to Easter as a time of reflection and preparation. More specifically, this season of the Church's calendar is a built in time to reflect on the work of Christ on the cross. In this series we will be looking at six major images the Bible uses to explain what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. I invite you to join us in this 6-week journey which will culminate in Holy Week with our Tenebrae service on Thursday, March 29th and our Easter service on April 1st. Understanding and embracing Christ's work for us on the cross and its implications are foundational in our mission of making whole-life disciples.
Throughout history, Christians have treated the weeks leading up to Easter as a time of reflection and preparation. More specifically, this season of the Church's calendar is a built in time to reflect on the work of Christ on the cross. In this series we will be looking at six major images the Bible uses to explain what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. I invite you to join us in this 6-week journey which will culminate in Holy Week with our Tenebrae service on Thursday, March 29th and our Easter service on April 1st. Understanding and embracing Christ's work for us on the cross and its implications are foundational in our mission of making whole-life disciples.
Throughout history, Christians have treated the weeks leading up to Easter as a time of reflection and preparation. More specifically, this season of the Church's calendar is a built in time to reflect on the work of Christ on the cross.
In this series we will be looking at six major images the Bible uses to explain what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross. I invite you to join us in this 6-week journey which will culminate in Holy Week with our Tenebrae service on Thursday, March 29th and our Easter service on April 1st.
Understanding and embracing Christ's work for us on the cross and its implications are foundational in our mission of making whole-life disciples.
Benjamin Kandt begins our series, God's Word In Everyday Life, by walking through Psalm 1:1-6.
This Chirstmas Eve, we'll wrap Advent sermon series titled Dwell, as we look at the incarnation of Christ.
We find ourselves in a world soaked with a sense of exile. Yet by reimagining our future, we are freed to live in the present as a foretaste of God’s promise to renew all things by His presence. Jesus’ death and resurrection give us confidence that God will restore all things.
Benjamin Kandt walks us through the promise that God will renew all things.
As we continue in our Advent series, Dwell, Pastor Damein Schitter unpacks how God dwelling in the temple is still relevant to us today.
Advent is a season of longing and expectation for the coming of the Lord. In the Advent season we look back to the birth of Jesus and look forward with expectation and longing for his return. This week we look at how God Dwells in Creation
Dr. Pete Alwinson, continues in teaching from Galatians as we look deeper into the freedom that comes from Christ alone.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on Galatians 5, asking the question "how do we engage with the Holy Spirit?"
Freedom is a central theme of Paul's letter to the churches of Galatia. Freedom is an important theme in our cultural moment as well. Many people today think that true freedom must be absent of all constraints. However, in fact, a life without constraints is impossible. The key thing is for us to embrace the proper constraints. Freedom and joy are made possible in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Paul's letter to the Galatians shows us that freedom is only found in Christ, everything else is slavery.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on Galatians 4, highlighting the Christian's adopted status as a child of God.
Guest preacher Scott Miller leads us through the heart of Galatians - salvation by faith alone in Christ alone.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series in Galatians, discussing our tendency to add to the Gospel.
Dr. Michael Allen continues our series on Galatians, showing us that Paul's gospel comes from God.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new series on Galatians, giving an overview of the epistle.
NewCity Parramore Ave. pastor Eric Stites preaches on Psalm 34, showing us what it means to taste and see that the Lord is good.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on corporate worship, discussing what every Christian is sent by the Triune God to do.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter transitions our series on corporate worship from the church gathered to the church sent.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on corporate worship, showing us our need to be shaped by the elements of worship.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on corporate worship, highlighting the importance of gathering together and renewing our relationship with Christ.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new series on the importance of corporate worship.
Pastoral Intern Benjamin Kandt concludes our Summer in the Psalms series by showing us the movement of Psalm 73, ending with the nearness of God.
Pastoral Intern Benjamin Kandt preaches on Psalm 51, teaching us that confession is meant to lead us to happiness and praise.
Pastoral Intern Benjamin Kandt begins a 4-week series on the Psalms, highlighting the importance of the Psalter in the life of Christ, the Church, and the Christian.
2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation has shaped the Church and the world in remarkable ways. While the Reformation produced a wide diversity of church traditions, it also produced a common heritage among Protestant churches often called the Five Solas. "Sola" is a Latin word meaning, "alone" or "only". The Five Solas are Latin phrases that summarize the basic theological principles of the Protestant Reformation, namely, - Sola Scriptura, by Scripture alone. - Sola Fide, by faith alone. - Sola Gratia, by grace alone. - Solus Christus, through Christ alone. - Soli Deo Gloria, glory to God alone. This Sunday we begin a 5 week sermon series engaging the Five Solas and their importance for our lives. 500 years later, these principles must continue to be both professed and practiced. These principles shape our faith, our parenting, our marriages, our work, and the very aim of our lives. Please join us for the next five weeks as we explore together how the Bible teaches us these truths.
Justin Holcomb, Michael Allen, and Scott Swain answer questions ranging from the priesthood of all believers to the current state of Roman Catholic doctrine.
2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation has shaped the Church and the world in remarkable ways. While the Reformation produced a wide diversity of church traditions, it also produced a common heritage among Protestant churches often called the Five Solas. "Sola" is a Latin word meaning, "alone" or "only". The Five Solas are Latin phrases that summarize the basic theological principles of the Protestant Reformation, namely, - Sola Scriptura, by Scripture alone. - Sola Fide, by faith alone. - Sola Gratia, by grace alone. - Solus Christus, through Christ alone. - Soli Deo Gloria, glory to God alone. This Sunday we begin a 5 week sermon series engaging the Five Solas and their importance for our lives. 500 years later, these principles must continue to be both professed and practiced. These principles shape our faith, our parenting, our marriages, our work, and the very aim of our lives. Please join us for the next five weeks as we explore together how the Bible teaches us these truths.
2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation has shaped the Church and the world in remarkable ways. While the Reformation produced a wide diversity of church traditions, it also produced a common heritage among Protestant churches often called the Five Solas. "Sola" is a Latin word meaning, "alone" or "only". The Five Solas are Latin phrases that summarize the basic theological principles of the Protestant Reformation, namely, - Sola Scriptura, by Scripture alone. - Sola Fide, by faith alone. - Sola Gratia, by grace alone. - Solus Christus, through Christ alone. - Soli Deo Gloria, glory to God alone. This Sunday we begin a 5 week sermon series engaging the Five Solas and their importance for our lives. 500 years later, these principles must continue to be both professed and practiced. These principles shape our faith, our parenting, our marriages, our work, and the very aim of our lives. Please join us for the next five weeks as we explore together how the Bible teaches us these truths.
2017 marks the 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation has shaped the Church and the world in remarkable ways. While the Reformation produced a wide diversity of church traditions, it also produced a common heritage among Protestant churches often called the Five Solas. "Sola" is a Latin word meaning, "alone" or "only". The Five Solas are Latin phrases that summarize the basic theological principles of the Protestant Reformation, namely,
- Sola Scriptura, by Scripture alone.
- Sola Fide, by faith alone.
- Sola Gratia, by grace alone.
- Solus Christus, through Christ alone.
- Soli Deo Gloria, glory to God alone.
This Sunday we begin a 5 week sermon series engaging the Five Solas and their importance for our lives. 500 years later, these principles must continue to be both professed and practiced. These principles shape our faith, our parenting, our marriages, our work, and the very aim of our lives. Please join us for the next five weeks as we explore together how the Bible teaches us these truths.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on the importance of beholding Christ in order to grow and be changed.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter concludes our Sermon on the Mount series by giving us the good news about the authority of Jesus..
Dr. Michael Allen preaches on surrender, trust, and the important witness of God's prophets.
Pastoral Intern Benjamin Kandt expounds on Christ's teaching against hypocrisy and cynicism.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on the peace and power that the resurrection brings into the present
Guest preacher Dr. Michael Allen expounds on God's desire for wholehearted devotion from His children
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter challenges us to love our enemies as we look to Jesus who absorbed the wrath of God for us.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series in the Sermon on the Mount, urging us to refocus our hearts and turn from the wrong preoccupations.
Dr. Michael Allen preaches on the importance of trusting God to give us everything we need to withstand temptation.
Guest preacher Dr. Scott Swain continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount calling us as the church to be salt and light to the world.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter shows us that we can live righteous lives and flourish through Christ's teaching in Matthew 5
Please, forgive the quality of the recording as this week we had technical difficulties
Our Lead Pastor, Damein Schitter, introduces us to our new sermon series titled "Flourish: The Sermon on the Mount. Throughout the series we will see that the Sermon on the Mount is not merely a new set of rules that disciples are called to live by, but rather Kingdom virtues that disciples are to, by the power of the Holy Spirit, increasingly embody. As one commentator puts it, the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' answer to the age old question, "what is the good life?". In other words, the Sermon on the Mount invites us not simply to do the right things, but to be the right kind of people and thereby, flourish.
Dr. Michael Allen concludes our series on the Ten Commandments, teaching us to seek contentment in God's promises.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter teaches us that our words have power to take life or give life
Guest Preacher Paul Hahn resumes our series on the Ten Commandments, showing us that God's grace is present in the midst of our temptation to take.
Guest Preacher Scott Miller focuses us on the reality of who we currently are in Christ as we begin the new year.
"Jesus, Light of the World" is a song written by Josh Kessler and Aaron Angstrom, performed by the NewCity Worship Staff. We hope that you enjoy this Christmas worship song.
Dr. Michael Allen concludes our Advent series "Watch For The Light," pointing us toward the anticipation of Christ's return.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from Colossians 1, showing us the light of Christ's redeeming work.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter preaches on the impact of Christ's Advent into a broken world.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter begins our new series on Advent, showing us how Christ came to embody true humanity.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter takes us through the Seventh Commandment, highlighting the importance and value of sex as unifying oneness in marriage.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the protection and pursuit of life.
Dr. Michael Allen continues our series on the Ten Commandments, exhorting us to trust God in all the authority He provides for us.
Dr. Richard L. Pratt guest preaches on the importance of the ministry of reconciliation.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on the Ten Commandments, widening our perspective on what it means to misuse the Lord’s name.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on the Liberated Life, elaborating on the First Commandment.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new series on The Ten Commandments entitiled, “The Liberated Life.”
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter concludes our series on Welcome to the Story, focusing on the restoration of all thing in Christ.
Dr. Michael Allen preaches from 1 Corinthians 6-7 on the importance of singleness and marriage as they pertain to ministry and holiness
Guest preacher Dr. Michael Allen continues our series, focusing on God’s desire to bless His people through His power.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on God’s Story, discussing the realities of sin in a fallen world.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new series, orienting us toward the ultimate story, God’s story.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on 1 Peter, taking a look at the purpose of suffering for the sake of Christ
Guest preacher Dr. Michael Allen continues our series on 1 Peter, focusing on using the gifts Christ has given us for the good of others.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter updates the NewCity congregation on the identity, vision, and mission of the church.
Guest preacher Scott Miller continues our series on 1 Peter, focusing on God’s past, present, and future grace.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our sermon series on 1 Peter, discussing what it means, amidst suffering, to put our trust in Christ in whom we are baptized, saving us from the wrath to come.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on 1 Peter, focusing on our blessing in Christ as the motivation to bless others when we are reviled.
Lead Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on 1 Peter, helping us lean into our freedom in Christ, that we might serve others and honor those in authority over us.
Dr. Michael Allen continues our series on 1 Peter, showing husbands and wives the importance of relating to one another in light of the gospel.
Dr. Michael Allen continues our series on 1 Peter, showing us how to follow the example of Christ in order to suffer well when we are treated unjustly.
Guest Preacher, Scott Miller, teaches on the Extraoradinary Circumstances, Prayer and Favor of the Lord from Psalm 120.
Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on 1 Peter, drawing attention to the nature of the Christian life as it pertains to living in the world
Student ministry director Ben Kandt continues our sermon series on 1 Peter, exhorting us to build our lives on Christ the Cornerstone.
Congregation Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on 1 Peter, helping us focus our hope on Jesus
Congregation Pastor Damein Schitter continues our sermon series on 1 Peter, discussing our holiness in Christ Jesus.
Congregation Pastor Damein Schitter continues our series on 1 Peter, focusing on the believer’s faith forming through trials.
Congregation Pastor Damein Schitter continues the series on 1 Peter discussing Christ as our living hope.
Congregation Pastor Damein Schitter concludes the I AM series, discussing the implications of Christ’s resurrection for our lives.
Student Ministry director Benjamin Kandt continues the I AM series, discussing Jesus as our only way to the Father.
Dr. Michael Allen continues the I AM series in John, discussing the importance of abiding in Christ.
Congregation Pastor Damein Schitter preaches from John 10 on Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Congregation pastor Damein Schitter begins a new series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John
This sermon looks at how we become what we worship from Psalm 112 with Dr. Michael Allen.
This sermon concludes our series on Calibrating our lives to the truth of who we are in the Gospel with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Calibrating our lives to the Gospel with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
Eric Stites, our NewCity Parramore Ave Congregation Planter preaches from Luke 10 on the Good Samaritan.
This sermon continues our series on Calibrating our lives to our identity in Christ with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon begins a new series on how we Calibrate our lives to the truths of the Gospel with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Confidence from 1 John with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series from 1 John with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Confidence from the book of 1 John with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Confidence from 1 John with Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on 1 John with NewCity Central Congregation Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on 1 John with a sermon from our Student Ministry Intern, Benjamin Kandt
This sermon continues our series on 1 John with Lead Pastor of NewCity Orlando, Ted Sinn.
This sermon begins a new series on the New Testament book of 1 John with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon on the Gospel of Luke is from NewCity Parramore Ave Congregation Planter, Eric Stites.
This sermon continues our brief series of CBR Reflections with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor of NewCity Orlando.
This sermon from Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn, is a reflection on Psalm 85, last week’s Community Bible Reading Psalm
This sermon concludes a three part series through our current Community Bible Reading passages from the Gospel of John with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon from Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter, reflects on the Love of the Vinedresser and Life in the Vine from John 15.
This sermon from Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter, looks at What Jesus, the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep.
This sermon concludes our series on the Lord’s Pattern Prayer with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon from NewCity Parramore Ave Congregation Planter, Eric Stites, looks at the Lie of Religion and the Truth of the Gospel from Luke 15.
NewCity Parramore Ave Congregation Planter, Eric Stites, preaches on the Treasure of the Kingdom of God from Luke 12.
This sermon looks at Past, Present and Future Grace from Titus 2 with NewCity Student Ministry Director, Ben Kandt.
This sermon continues our series titled The Pattern Prayer with a look at the final two petitions of the Lord’s Prayer with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter
This sermon continues our series on the Lord’s Pattern Prayer with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter, with a look at Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness from Matthew 6.
This sermon continues our series on the Lord’s Pattern Prayer with NewCity Central Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues the series on the Gospel of Luke with NewCity Parramore Ave Congregation Planter, Eric Stites.
Eric Stites, Congregation Planter for NewCity Parramore Ave., teaches on judging and relationships from Luke 6.
Church Planting Intern, Tezar Putra, preaches about the Kingdom of God from Romans 15 as he prepares to leave to plant a church in Indonesia.
This sermon continues our series on the Lord’s Prayer with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on the Lord’s Pattern Prayer with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon begins a new series on the Lord’s Prayer with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon concludes our three week series on the implications of the Resurrection: “If the Resurrection, Then…” – with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon from Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn, is week two of our three week series on the Resurrection from Romans. “If the Resurrection, Then…”
This sermon begins our series on the realities of the Resurrection from Romans with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn. “If the Resurrection, Then…”
Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter, preaches on Longing and Delight from Psalm 63.
Eric Stites, Congregation Planter for NewCity Parramore Ave preaches from Isaiah 61:1-4 as we celebrate the upcoming worship launch of NewCity Parramore Ave.
This sermon concludes our series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with a reflection on Sexual Pleasure in Marriage from Proverbs 5:15-23 with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with a look at the Power for Marriage from Luke 7 with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon begins our five week series of Biblical Reflections on Marriage with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon concludes our three week series on 3 John with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our three week series on 3 John with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter
This sermon looks at the essential nature of daily bible reading and NewCity’s initiative to engage our church body in Community Bible Reading.
This sermon continues our series on the New Testament book of 1 Thessalonians with Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on the New Testament book of 1 Thessalonians with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on 1 Thessalonians with a sermon from Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on 1 Thessalonians with a sermon on Spiritual Leadership.
This sermon begins our series on the New Testament book of 1 Thessalonians with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing & Displaying Jesus with Part 2 of Calling from Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing & Displaying Jesus with a sermon from Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing & Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on “Seeing and Displaying Jesus: Beholding and Becoming the Gospel” with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon from Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter explores the confidence we can have in our God.
NewCity Parramore Ave. Congregation Planter, Eric Stites preaching on the Kingdom of God.
“The God of Peace is Powerfully Pursuing Your Holiness” – from NewCity Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus – “Beholding and Becoming the Gospel” with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our new series on Seeing and Displaying Jesus, “Beholding and Becoming the Gospel” with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon from 2 Corinthians 3:18 introduces our new series on Seeing & Displaying Jesus: Beholding and Becoming the Gospel.
This sermon is on the draw of, the destruction of and the deliverance from idolatry in our lives with NewCity Community Groups Pastor, Damein Schitter.
This sermon continues our series on Paul’s letter to the Galatians with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This homily concludes our series of Advent Passages during the 2013 Advent Season with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on passages of the First Advent of Jesus Christ with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on Galatians. This week’s sermon is from Eric Stites, our Holden Heights Congregation Planter.
This sermon continues our series on Galatians with Eric Stites, NewCity Orlando’s Holden Heights Congregation Planter
This sermon begins our series on the New Testament letter to the Galatians with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon concludes our three week series on Biblical Parenting: Delight, Disciple, Discipline.
This sermon continues our series on Biblical Parenting with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn, with a focus on Discipleship of our Children.
This sermon introduces a three week series with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn, on Biblical Parenting: Delight, Disciple, Discipline.
This sermon from NewCity Holden Heights Congregation Planter, Eric Stites, casts vision for the congregation plant with a sober look at the “First City: Our Present Reality” and a Hope for the “NewCity: Our Future Reality”
This sermon, from July 21, 2013, continues our series on the Psalms with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the Psalms with an in depth look at Repentance from Psalm 51 with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon begins a new series on the book of Psalms – “Worship in Every Circumstance” – with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn
This Easter sermon looks at the Supremacy of the Resurrection from 1 Corinthians 15 with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon concludes our series on the unique passages of Luke with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor at NewCity Orlando.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of Luke with a special focus on the birth of Christ with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor of NewCity Orlando.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with NewCity Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with NewCity Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn.
This sermon features Russ Kapusinski, from Harbor Church in Chula Vista, California on pursuing the “Shalom” of the city.
This sermon continues our series on the unique passages of the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor.
This sermon continues our series on the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor at NewCity.
This sermon continues our series on the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor at NewCity.
This sermon continues our series on the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor at NewCity. The Posture, Paradigm and Promise of Prayer.
This sermon continues our series on the Gospel of Luke with Ted Sinn, Lead Pastor at NewCity.
This sermon from Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn, looks at Ephesians 6:10-20 and tells us When and How Satan Fights and How and When we Fight.
NewCity staff member, Mike Boland, preaches on Psalm 32 and the Story, Contrast and Remedy found there.
This sermon continues our series in the book of Exodus with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn, with “A Sermon on Worship in a Presbyterian Church” from Exodus 15.
This sermon teaches on 2 Peter – Growing in Godliness, Growing in God’s Word, and Growing in Grace.
This sermon concludes our series on the book of Philippians with Lead Pastor, Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon is part 1 of 2 of the conclusion of our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Pastor Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything”
This week, we take a break from our series on the book of Philippians to discuss the topic of Courage in the book of Joshua.
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing. Gain Everything. Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the book of Philippians with Ted Sinn. “Do Nothing, Gain Everything, Give Anything.”
This sermon continues our series on the New Testament book of Philippians with Ted Sinn.
This sermon begins our series on the New Testament book of Philippians. “Do Nothing, Gain Everything, Give Anything.”
Guest preacher, Mike Beates, preaches on Being, Loving, Knowing and Doing from Ephesians chapter 2.
This sermon, from Church Planting Intern Michael Boland, reminds us of the foundation of our faith, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
This sermon continues our series on the book of Exodus with a look at the Conversion and Call of Moses from Exodus Chapter 4.
Guest preacher, Scott Redd, teaches on the Aim, the Aid, the Defense, and the Delight of God’s Word.