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How can we be fully convinced about practices while recognizing that others don't necessarily share those same convictions?
In today's episode we discuss an overview of the message of the gospel in Romans and how that shapes our understanding of Romans 13.
In today's episode we continue to discuss love as the core virtue of our lives together.
In today's discussion we consider some practical ways to cultivate confessing and celebrating with one another.
In today's discussion we talk through some common expectations that we can bring into our community experience.
Reflections on Community (00:00)
Remembering the Presence of Christ (08:50)
Thinking about the different contexts of your relationships (12:31)
Guidelines for communities (22:07)
1 Be prepared (22:30)
2 Speak for yourself (27:10)
3 Respect others (30:20)
4 and #5 No fixing, saving, or setting people straight / Learning from silence (36:40)
6 Turn to wonder (43:21)
7 Observe confidentiality (49:34)
In today's discussion we consider the call to bless our enemies and live at peace with those around us.
In today's discussion we consider the mercy and loving-kindness of God that drives us to be merciful. We also wrestle through some practical concerns that hinder us from showing mercy.
In today's discussion we dig deeper into pride and humility. What exactly do we mean by pride? How is gratitude connected with pride and humility? What are some of the ways that we can cultivate a humble lifestyle?
In today's discussion we consider some nuances to empathy, and how to cultivate the kind of love that weeps and rejoices with others.
In today's discussion we continue to reflect on: rejoicing in hope, enduring in suffering, and being constant in prayer.
In today's discuss we cover the last 2 sermons - Romans 12:10&11. This was a long discussion, and one that we really enjoyed. We pray it's helpful to you.
Don't be slothful in zeal (00:00)Discernment is the goal, not a longer checklist (10:50)Recognizing capacity limits in relationships (15:46)The impact of technology on our relationships (28:56)The importance of really seeing one another (38:07)Ordinary events and mountain-top experiences (45:42)Am I too busy to follow Jesus? (54:02)
How can love drive us to hate what is evil? How can practices help train us to love what is good?
In today's discussion we reflect on the sermon from Sunday. How can we put love into practice in the context of the church?
In this week's episode we discuss some of the ways to identify and cultivate your Spiritual gift in the context of a community.
In today's episode we discuss:
Presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, and renewing our minds in Christ. (00:00)
Understanding our identity (04:44)
Practices that lead to transformation (23:24)
Responding to these accounts of the resurrected Jesus (00:00)
The Authority of Jesus (08:24)
Baptizing them and teaching them to obey (20:16)
In today's podcast we talk through some essential skills needed for building relationships through which we can experience Spiritual formation. Community "skills" (01:35)Speaking openly and honestly (05:30)The goal is transformation (13:00)Listening and Speaking (16:30)A mindset of patient listening (23:35)Speaking to build others up (29:30)Being "present" with others (37:20)
In today's discussion we talk through the relationship that today's followers of Jesus have with God's promises to Israel.
In this week's podcast we discuss the sermon from Sunday on Romans 10. We consider how it's appropriate to respond to the text with urgency, and how we can follow Jesus as a faithful witness. Then, we begin our series on Christian community. In this discussion we introduce the idea of community, and discuss how our Spiritual formation process plays itself out in with others. Sermon+ (00:45)Respond with urgency and passion (01:00)The obedience of faith (14:50)How to move forward as a witness (19:40)Following Jesus as a witness (35:20)Community Discussion (41:58)It can be awkward to talk about community (42:20)The church is a community (45:45)Renewing how we think about community (49:20)The value of being part of a smaller community (54:49)What do we mean by "Formation Group"? (65:44)
An update on the podcast (00:00)The danger of misrepresenting God (05:30)The potter and the clay (14:02)Humility must precede knowledge (18:43)Trust God in the mystery (24:17)Only boasting in Christ (27:37)Identifying and reshaping existing patterns of boasting (35:45)
Episode 100 Reflections (00:00)On being willing to share about what God is teaching me (05:45)Future plans for the podcast (10:40)On Reading Romans 9-11 (17:11)Humbling ourselves to listen (22:35)Mystery (25:55)The image of God and our will (34:05)Believing God through difficult passages (35:40)On studying bigger sections of Scripture (39:46)
Varied perspectives (worldviews) on suffering (00:00)How should Christians think about risk? (12:13)How to prepare for suffering (21:18)Suffering comparisons (26:30)
Humble and Hopeful (00:00)Responding to when the Bible says that we're sinners (05:20)Awareness of sin points us to the goodness of God (19:45)Humility in relationships (30:45)
What do we mean by "Identity"? (02:30)
Freedom in Christ (10:01)
One person, being made new (18:45)
Struggling with our identity (20:54)
Presenting our identity to Christ (28:35)
The role of spiritual formation practices in shaping our identity (37:20)
00:00 - Mankind has never been alone10:25 - Individualism and Solitude18:30 - Should all Christians practice extended times of solitude?30:00 - Evaluate if you need a time of solitude35:30 - What to anticipate experiencing in periods of solitude46:30 - After you practice solitude54:20 - Some other tips for practicing solitude
00:00 - What is the practice of solitude?07:45 - Is solitude just for introverts?11:07 - "The wilderness" 17:45 - What are some of the things that make us nervous to practice solitude?31:27 - Solitude to disarm ourselves38:16 - Experiencing the love of God in solitude39:00 - How we can do solitude43:30 - "Little solitudes"
00:00 - Why the focus on "Surrender"?06:45 - Surrender connected to identity17:05 - Are we really listening to Jesus?26:25 - Listening to others33:07 - Fasting and Solitude - 2 practices to help us surrender36:00 - Self-Denial? Surrender to Jesus is not loss.
00:00 - Christmas in the dark06:10 - Being willing to be exposed by the light16:50 - The "last days"33:25 - Jesus as described in Isaiah 937:17 - Learning what pleases the Lord
00:00 - The importance of talking about the Scriptures with your community. 06:15 - Persevering In Faith from Isaiah 7-8.11:30 - Increasing in strength through obedience and waiting.19:40 - Understanding the temptation to give into fear.27:40 - How to discern if I am being called to wait.
00:00 - Introducing Advent05:39 - Typology19:42 - Encouragement to keep reading and keep studying22:30 - Overcoming Fear With Faith
In today's discussion we talk through:
The role of sing in the Sunday gathering (1:00)
What does it mean for the mind to be set on the flesh? (8:20)
Can we make God happy? (12:40)
Think on the goodness of God. (29:00)
The "Golden Triangle Of Spiritual Growth" (37:00)
What is Advent? (42:00)
In today's discussion we consider the different aspects of our personhood. What do we mean by: heart, mind, body, etc... And how does sin affect us as persons?
In today's discussion we talk through some practical steps on setting our minds on Christ.
When it comes to presenting ourselves to Christ, we should be thinking of this in terms of an ongoing process. In today's discussion we offer some encouragement on how to continue in this process.
Sermon from New City Church.
Romans is a letter that Paul certainly meant for all Christians to read, even though it specifically addressed the Christians in Rome during the first century. One of the main purposes of Romans is to lead Christians to live in harmony, “with one voice,” to glorify God together (Romans 15:5-6). The reason he wrote this letter is due to the fact that the early Jesus movement was made up of two dramatically different people groups with distinctive values in their past: the Jews and the Gentiles. At that time, people were streaming into the church (Jesus’s movement) from both groups, and they were having to learn how their new relationship with Jesus affected their relationship with one another. In other words, they needed to learn (with their heads, hearts, and hands) what it meant to live in the kingdom of God for real.
Pastor Mike talks about his experience learning about union with Christ (0:00). General reflections on Romans 6 (6:00). Is Christianity just a battle of the mind (17:29). What's the distinction between the practice of mindset and learning theology (23:31). Mindset and CBT (30:12).
Sermon from New City Church.
Romans is a letter that Paul certainly meant for all Christians to read, even though it specifically addressed the Christians in Rome during the first century. One of the main purposes of Romans is to lead Christians to live in harmony, “with one voice,” to glorify God together (Romans 15:5-6). The reason he wrote this letter is due to the fact that the early Jesus movement was made up of two dramatically different people groups with distinctive values in their past: the Jews and the Gentiles. At that time, people were streaming into the church (Jesus’s movement) from both groups, and they were having to learn how their new relationship with Jesus affected their relationship with one another. In other words, they needed to learn (with their heads, hearts, and hands) what it meant to live in the kingdom of God for real.
In today's discussion we reflect on how followers of Jesus relate to their ongoing sin. We also examine the practice of mindset.
Sermon From New City Church.
Romans is a letter that Paul certainly meant for all Christians to read, even though it specifically addressed the Christians in Rome during the first century. One of the main purposes of Romans is to lead Christians to live in harmony, “with one voice,” to glorify God together (Romans 15:5-6). The reason he wrote this letter is due to the fact that the early Jesus movement was made up of two dramatically different people groups with distinctive values in their past: the Jews and the Gentiles. At that time, people were streaming into the church (Jesus’s movement) from both groups, and they were having to learn how their new relationship with Jesus affected their relationship with one another. In other words, they needed to learn (with their heads, hearts, and hands) what it meant to live in the kingdom of God for real.
Just a heads up, we had some technical difficulties today. In today's episode we talk about the contract between being in Adam and in Christ. Kingdom Practices Survey - https://form.jotform.com/242635534274054
In today's discussion we unpack how to better understand and live in the peace of the kingdom.
In today's discussion we reflect on the reality that our sins can be forgiven. We talk through what it means to be "blessed" and how justice relates to forgiveness.
In today's discussion we consider how to experience receiving redemption as a gift. What does it mean to preach the gospel to yourself?
In today's discuss we consider how to understand and experience the righteousness of God.
In today's discussion we talk through some responses to Sunday's sermon on Romans 3. How do we practically go about "naming our guilt"? What's the distinction between humility and shame?
In this (extended) episode of Sermon+, Chase, Mike, and Dan talk through the rest of God. How do we enter this rest? How can we be people of rest and not just people who take a rest?
In today's podcast we respond to hearing how the Lord is at work in Cambodia. We also talk through some universal realities for all believers.
In today's episode we discuss whether or not Christians are commanded to keep the sabbath.
The concept of sabbath is rich and complex, woven from start to finish throughout Scripture. What we will discover is that God is on the move, restoring his world to seventh day rest. Put very simply, the Sabbath is a rhythm, day, or time, built into the fabric of creation, to help us stop, rest, dwell with God, delight, and worship.
In today's discussion:-Union with Christ including faith and works. -The dangers of boasting and apathy.
In today's discussion, we talk offer some help in identifying and turning from patterns of idolatry.
In today's episode - Pastor Mike, Lindsey, and Dan talk through some responses to the Sunday sermon.
In today's discussion, pastor Dave, pastor Mike, Lindsey, and Dan talk through topic of the wrath of God. We then think through what it means to "suppress the truth", and how gratitude is essential to receiving goodness from God.
In today's episode we discuss: the connection between faith and love, how to be persistent in prayer, and how to approach spiritual gifts.
In today's episode we discuss the Old Testament as the context of the gospel, and the connection between faith and obedience.
In today's episode, Pastor Mike, Pastor Dave, Lindsey, and Dan discuss:
- The connection between teaching and practice
- The significance of unity in the church
In today's discussion...-Reading the Bible while being open to correction-Responding to our guilt-Falling short of the glory of God
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later.
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later.
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later.
Join us as we offer some final reflections on our Jonah study. We consider what it means to be near to or far from God. We also think through how to caution ourselves from self-righteousness.
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later. Wednesday - A quiet day of plotting. Here we see the sovereign authority of Jesus.
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later. Tuesday - "Teaching Tuesday", the fig tree withers, confrontation with the religious leaders, Jesus predicts the fall of Jerusalem.
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later. Monday - Jesus curses the fig tree, Jesus judges temple greed.
Each day this week we will talk through the events of that day of Holy Week. We do this so that we may remember and reflect on these significant historical events as we follow this same Jesus so many years later. Palm Sunday - The triumphant entry, Jesus predicts his death, and Jesus enters the temple.
In today's podcast we discuss:-Moving closer to those we would want to distance ourselves from-Jesus as just and the justifier-The mercy of God poured out for the greatest of sinners
In today's discussion Mike, Dave, Lindsey, and Dan discuss some of the dynamics that we see at work in Jonah. We begin by sharing some personal responses to Jonah, then discuss what it means to experience a deeper level of repentance.
Mike, Chase, Dan, and Lindsey talk through the introduction to our series on Jonah.
Topics include:
- OT Stories - Are they about us?
- Running from God - What are some of the results of this?
- When those around you are running from God - How can we help?
Jonah is a story of God’s grace that truly points to the story of God’s grace. But God’s grace is not always straightforward: we wrestle with the fairness of it, we think we are too far gone for it, and we are often afraid of what it means for our lives. Jonah reveals to us a God whose mercy is for the sinner and the saint and points us to a Savior who was cast out that we might be brought in.
Mike, Dave, Lindsey, and Dan discuss the sermon from Sunday. How has the Holy Spirit worked in your heart through this series? What are the enemies to generosity? What role does money and possessions play in our relationships? What does it mean to be with Jesus in His generosity?
2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-15
Scripture seems to reveal a rhythm to generosity. There is a progression that takes place to form us into people who demonstrate the generosity of God. Recognizing this pattern is essential to us becoming who God intends for us to be: generous people of love. In this sermon we will discuss the supply of our generosity, the breadth of generosity, and the obstacles to generosity.
In your experience, what have been the biggest obstacles to you practicing generosity?
Spend some time with your family or friends at dinner this week sharing how God has used the generosity of others to meet your needs at different times in your life.
Look over the four obstacles of generosity that Pastor Dave shared in the sermon and reflect. Which of them is the biggest stumbling block to you becoming more generous?
What can you do to remove that hurdle?Take an inventory of all that God has entrusted to you (personality, time, gifts/skills/abilities, resources, etc.) and write out ways you can intentionally give to others this week.
Mike, Dan, and Lindsey discuss the sermon from Sunday. How do we begin to take inventory of our stuff and spending? How do we respond when we're not feeling so generous?
Sermon from New City Church as part of our Kingdom Practices series.Application Questions-Set aside time to contemplate the riches you have in Christ in the gospel to prepare your heart to see your finances/possessions afresh. What arises in your heart/mind as you contemplate a generous response?-Take inventory of what you have. What do you have? Where is it going?-Give cheerfully as to the Lord!
Mike, Dan, Chase, and Lindsey discuss the sermon from Sunday. How do we bring a mindset that we are rich in Christ into our suffering?
The generosity of God to His people in Christ is the foundation and fuel for our generosity. To become like Him we need to consistently deepen our appreciation for all we’ve been given in Christ. We will consider more of these riches we have in Christ: redemption, forgiveness, wisdom, inheritance, and the gift of the Spirit.-Ask the Lord to open the eyes of your heart to see the riches you have in Christ.-How can you apply the riches you have in Christ to a specific situation in your life?-Consider the words of Jesus: “Freely you have received, freely give.”
Dave, Mike, and Dan discuss the sermon from Sunday. How do we develop a mindset that leads toward generosity?
Ephesians 1:3-14
When someone investigates the life of Jesus, they find Him to be a generous person. He is free and open with His time, resources, and affection - even to the point of giving away His very life. As we seek to follow His way, we will need to learn the secret of how He lived such a life. What we find is that Jesus’s generosity is sourced in the generous love of His Father for Him. God Himself: Father, Son, and Spirit, is a generous God! As we draw close to His heart we too will become generous. Our current series focuses on the generosity of God, how we can become increasingly generous, and how to practice the way of Jesus’s generosity.
Application
- Practice gratitude for your standing in Christ.
- Pray for yourself and others to grow in the power of your standing in Christ.
- Give something away this week.
Sermon from New City Church - January 14th, 2024.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Daily experiencing both death and life.
Dave, Mike, Chase, and Dan talk through the sermon from Sunday. The kingdom of God is at hand - how do we faithful live in light of this kingdom?
Focus - Fixing our eyes on Jesus.
Being in Christ leads us to live New Creation lives.
2 Corinthians 5:9-17
So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. 12 We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Dave, Mike, and Dan discuss - what it means to be devoted to the Lord, how other things can "shepherd" us, and comets.
The advent of Jesus was the arrival of God’s shalom on earth. Jesus’ kingdom is one of peace, where what is broken is restored and what is incomplete is made whole. This week in advent, we will see how biblical peace is not just the absence of something (war, fear, brokenness, etc.) but the arrival of something.
“Peace is found only in trust, trust of the One who is in careful control of all the things that tend to rob you of your peace.” Paul Tripp“
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
Sermon from New City Church, December 17, 2023.
Luke 2:8-18
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
Dave, Mike, Chase, and Dan discuss the sermon from Sunday. Pursuing peace through both solitude and community.
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
The advent of Jesus was the arrival of God’s shalom on earth. Jesus’ kingdom is one of peace, where what is broken is restored and what is incomplete is made whole. This week in advent, we will see how biblical peace is not just the absence of something (war, fear, brokenness, etc.) but the arrival of something.
“Peace is found only in trust, trust of the One who is in careful control of all the things that tend to rob you of your peace.” Paul Tripp“
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
Romans 8:18-25
In the ache of what’s been lost
For the joy of what’s to come
We’re looking to the cross
And to the resurrected Son
These bitter days are numbered
This world’s been overcome
We put our hope in God and God alone
This Advent Renewal series will help you focus on the big, true story of Jesus this Christmas.
Our format is simple: we will read from the book The One True Story by Tim Chester.
Each reading ties an aspect of the OT story to Jesus, and it is done in a rich, fresh way. We guarantee that you will see connections from Scripture that you have not seen before. Your heart will be led to worship, and you will be challenged to connect the story of your life to the story of Jesus.
Episodes will be release each morning (Monday-Friday), and they will be approximately 5-7 minutes long. We hope you join us as we look at the one true story of Jesus this Advent!
Fasting is a Kingdom Practice where we learn to deny ourselves in order to experience more of Jesus in our lives and become people of love.
How can following Jesus in the practice of fasting specifically help you become more of a person of love?
What areas in your life as an apprentice of Jesus do you sense the most resistance in becoming like Him? Could fasting be an aid?
Have you ever participated in a communal fast? Do you have any questions about it?
Sermon - Introduction to the Kingdom Practice of Fasting
Matthew 9:14-17
Big Idea: Jesus assumes that His apprentices will use fasting as a means to amplify our prayers in order that we might experience His kingdom in our lives with more fullness.
“But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:17-18
Some practical advice:
- Work your way into it. If you’re new to running for exercise, it’s unwise to start with 5 miles on your first run. The same goes for fasting. Perhaps start with one meal the first week and then two meals the second week. You can slowly extend it from there, but also know that even just one or two meals weekly, or monthly, is a meaningful participation in this discipline.
- Replace your normal meal time with time in prayer. The physical hunger pains remind you of the purpose of your fast. They can serve as alarm clocks for prayer.
- Drink water. There’s nothing spiritual about dehydration.
- Modify if necessary. Some people need to drink juice while they fast. They get too weak and don’t function well.
- Don’t be mechanical. Be sure not to think about fasting in mechanical or formulaic terms (E.g. – “If I drink a little juice in the morning, does it still count?”). This is a relational process with your Heavenly Father. Talk to him about it and let him teach and lead you through the process.
- Expect it to be a struggle. Don’t be too quick to give in or depend on something other than God. Remember: the irritability, impatience, etc. that rise up are not reasons to quit. Fasting often functions like a spiritual detox, exposing some of the sludge in our souls.
- Get some extra sleep the night before your fast. Without the energy you gain from food, you will likely experience some sluggishness during your fast. If you don’t get good sleep the night before, your fast will be much harder.
- Feed your faith with the promise of Matt 6:18. It helps to remind yourself regularly why you’re doing this fast, and what you’re after.
- If you can’t fast for health reasons (e.g. pregnancy, diabetes, etc.), don’t feel guilty. The Lord knows your physical limitations. You can always fast from something else (e.g. social media, TV, movies, your hobby, etc.) and devote that time to prayer, seeking the Lord with special intensity.
- Make a list of prayer requests on a “What I’m hungry for today” sticky note to guide your prayers on the day of your fast.
In this episode, Mike, Dave, and Dan further discuss the request for God to deliver us as found in the Lord's Prayer.
Matthew 6:9-13
Big Idea: As disciples of Jesus we are to regularly pray for deliverance from evil so that we will progressively see the light of the Kingdom of God overcome the darkness in our world.
- In what ways do I underestimate the power of external evil in our lives/world, or in what ways to do I overestimate the power of external evil in our lives/world?
- What specific ways can you pray for yourself, our church, and our world to see the light of Christ overcome the darkness of this world?
- What practices can you grown in to put “feet to your prayers” for deliverance?
In this episode - Mike, Dave, Chase, and Dan discuss some application around the concept of forgiveness in the Lord's Prayer.
In this group chat some of our leaders discuss answers to these questions:
- How do I process guilt when it is hindering my prayers?
- How do I continue to cultivate gratitude in my prayer life?
- What do I do when I can't think of what to say to God?
- How to avoid "Performance Prayer"
- How do I discern between my wants and my needs?
In this episode of Sermon+ - Mike, Dave, Chase, and Dan discuss the sermon on the Lord's Prayer. The Lord knows what we need and tells us what we need.
In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus actually tells us what we need, and how we should pray for it. It's hard to not grow confused with all the nuance of desires, needs, ambitions, reactions etc. Especially if Jesus tells us to pray about anything and everything! What does the Scripture actually teach about this? How does Jesus want us to approach the subject of supplication, and even intercession in our prayer life?
- What consumes most of your prayer life? Praying for your personal desires? Praying for provision? Praying for holiness? Praying for relationships? Interceding on behalf of others?
- If Jesus tells us what we need, and how to pray for these needs, then how should we approach the exhortation to "pray about everything?"
- Think about what the Lord's prayer implies about intercession. How can you grow in being more proactive to pray for the needs (as Jesus' defines them) of others?
- How has your prayer life already changed during these first 4 weeks?
Dave, Mike, and Dan discuss Sunday's sermon - specifically relating to the kingdom of God.
Listen in as some of our elders and members of our shepherding team discuss their experiences with prayer. Together, they touch on some of the questions we received from our recent prayer survey:
-Is there a certain pattern of prayer that God desires from us?
-How do we deal with distractions in prayer?
-What do we do when prayer feels monotonous?
-How to process silence in prayer.
-Offer some help to those who struggle to pray with others in groups.
The main practice that we are learning during these weeks is to pray as Jesus prayed, and He gave us this model in what is known as the Lord’s Prayer. This week, we’ll look at what it means to pray “our Father in heaven” and “Hallowed be Your Name.” We will see that learning to pray like Jesus means developing a relationship with God as Father and cultivating His glory as our deepest desire.
- How does praying to God as Father open your heart to Him? In what ways do you sense praying to God as Father challenges your understanding/experience with God?
- Try to identify some of your strongest desires, and then specifically pray for God’s Name to be honored in whatever way necessary above those desires.
In this "bonus" episode, Dave, Mike, Chase, and Dan clarify some of these terms that are used when talking about prayer.
Dave, Mike, Chase, and Dan discuss the first sermon from our series on prayer. In this conversation, they discuss some of the value in adding some structure to your prayer life.
Prayer, in one sense, is the practice that is interwoven into every other practice. But cultivating a flourishing prayer rhythm in large part depends on how we define success with prayer! Why do we pray? How should we pray? How can my mind be renewed to not only have a better understanding of prayer, but a better practice of it? God created us to be in relationship with Him - and His gift of prayer is one of the best ways for us to grow closer to Him!
A crucial part of experiencing life with God in Christ, and being empowered by His Spirit to accomplish His mission in our world, is the use of Spiritual practices that create time and space for God in our lives. In this series we'll begin to explore some of these practices together.
Mike, Dave, Chase, and Dan discuss the introduction to our new series - Kingdom Practices.
Access the Rule of Life worksheet.
A crucial part of experiencing life with God in Christ, and being empowered by His Spirit to accomplish His mission in our world, is the use of Spiritual practices that create time and space for God in our lives. In this series we'll begin to explore some of these practices together.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
“If your words had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.” Psalm 119:92
“Psalm 119 is about life’s painful realities. And it is about the gifts of God. And it is about how those two meet, talk, come to grips, and find life’s highest delight.” David Powlison
Big Idea: Psalm 119 helps us bring the realities of our life into the pages of Scripture. Or rather, it helps us take the realities of Scripture into the pages of our life. The presence of pain and suffering in our world is not something to be neglected or watered down with theology. It is something that we are to bring to the God who knows, sees, hears, cares, and can do something about it! Psalm 119 is spoken out of fierce, ongoing struggle - but though the psalmist sinks into darkness, he refuses to stay there. He steps out into the light.
Application Questions/Practices:
- Take some time, (maybe go for a walk) and talk to God about what His words mean in your life. Be honest (ask questions, express worries/frustrations, tell Him what you are thinking, ask for His help).
- What does it mean to keep God’s Word (Psalm 119:17) outside of His explicit commands? For example, how do you “keep” Genesis 1:1? How does God as Creator and Ruler change/instruct your way of living?
- How does suffering affect the way you live? How does it affect your relationships with God, and people? Think of past or present trials.
- Practice this progression (slowly and repeatedly) continuing to expound on each part:
- Lord, You seek me out and show mercy because You are good! (List what you know about God - His character, His love, His good gifts etc.)
- I have gone astray like a lost sheep. (Where? How? Why?)
- Seek Your servant! (Bring your needs to Jesus - all of them)
- For I do not forget your word! (Resolve to stand! Resolve to pursue holiness! Resolve to not wander from the Way! Write down some resolutions and bring them to Jesus!)
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - September 3, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - August 27, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - August 20, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - August 13, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - August 6, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - July 30, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastors Mike and Dave offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Today Pastor Mike Osborne offers a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - June 25, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - June 18, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - June 11, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - June 4, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
In today's bonus episode Alex joins us to discuss his sermon from Exodus 20. In the second part of the conversation we talk through some ideas relating to Christian education, the role of habits in Spiritual formation, and Alex's role as a professor.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. In today's episode, we recap some of the highlights from our sermon series through Galatians.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - May 7, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - May 7, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church - April 30, 2023
Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a call to stand firm in the freedom to which Christ has called us. The good news of Jesus Christ, which is the message that Paul preached, is that Jesus’s death and resurrection has set us free from the power of sin and death. And the gift of His Spirit is now the means by which we live according to God’s will now. In essence, as followers of Jesus the new creation life He called us to has started now, and we are to live in that freedom by faith.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
March 26, 2023
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
March 19, 2023
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
March 12, 2023
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
March 5, 2023
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a new podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
February 26, 2023
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a new podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike Osborne and Dave Aubrey offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a new podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastor Mike Osborne and Chase Evans offer a brief recap of the sermon, and discuss some points of application.
Sermon audio from New City Church from our "Stories For Faith" series.
Stories For Faith
Stories for Faith is a sermon series designed to initiate, sustain, and strengthen your faith in hope that the gospel of Jesus brings! This series is based in Hebrews 11 which recounts real-life stories of faith in the lives of the men and women of the Bible. We’re confident that the stories we explore will have the power to shape and reshape the stories of our lives. We have this confidence because all of these stories point to the one, true story of Jesus Himself.
Sermon+ is a new podcast designed to help us better understand and apply the sermon. Pastors Mike and Dave offer a brief recap of the sermon and discuss some points of application.
Sermon from New City Church.
Series - Servant King
This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon Audio from New City Church in our Series on the Gospel of Mark.
This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon from New City Church, Dover, DE Series: Servant King This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon from New City Church - Mark 1
This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon Audio from New City Church - February 20th, 2022.
Series: Servant King - The Gospel of Mark
This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon From New City Church - February 13, 2022
This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon from New City Church - January 23, 2022
This first century biography shows us how God became the Servant King and is establishing His kingdom on earth — all through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark’s story of Jesus is deeply shaped by the exodus event of the Jewish people when God rescued them from bondage in Egypt. Jesus saw what He was doing as the new and final exodus for God’s people. This means that Jesus delivers his people out of bondage and into freedom, He is reveals who God truly is, and He leads us on the way to the Promised Land.
Sermon audio from New City Church - Dover, DE - December 26th, 2021
The advent season is a time where we get to consider the true story of how God has rescued humanity through the coming of His Son, and how He will finish this rescue through the second coming of Jesus! Over the next few weeks we are going to try to get a big picture look at how this story unfolded and where we fit into it. Our theme is “Rest in the Shadows” - in this theme we will see a double meaning to “shadows.” On the one hand the shadows represent the darkness and difficulty we face in the story of God, but on the other hand we find in the shadows the presence of the One who will one day banish all darkness from our lives. Join us as we seek to find our rest in the shadows this advent season!
Sermon Audio from New City Church, Dover, DE - December 19, 2021
The advent season is a time where we get to consider the true story of how God has rescued humanity through the coming of His Son, and how He will finish this rescue through the second coming of Jesus! Over the next few weeks we are going to try to get a big picture look at how this story unfolds and where we fit into it. Our theme is “Rest in the Shadows” - in this theme we will see a double meaning to “shadows.” On the one hand the shadows represent the darkness and difficulty we face in the story of God, but on the other hand we find in the shadows the presence of the One who will one day banish all darkness from our lives. Join us as we seek to find our rest in the shadows this advent season!
Sermon from New City Church Dover, DE - December 12, 2021
The advent season is a time where we get to consider the true story of how God has rescued humanity through the coming of His Son, and how He will finish this rescue through the second coming of Jesus! Over the next few weeks we are going to try to get a big picture look at how this story unfolds and where we fit into it. Our theme is “Rest in the Shadows” - in this theme we will see a double meaning to “shadows.” On the one hand the shadows represent the darkness and difficulty we face in the story of God, but on the other hand we find in the shadows the presence of the One who will one day banish all darkness from our lives. Join us as we seek to find our rest in the shadows this advent season!
Sermon from New City Church - December 5th, 2021
The season of Advent is a time where we reflect on the coming of Jesus to the world. Jesus said that His coming was spoken of in the Old Testament: the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms. We looked last week at how the “Law,” the first five books of the Bible, prepared us for the coming of the offspring of a woman, a king, who would reverse the effects of the curse and our rebellion. This week we will look at the “Prophets,” and we will see that we really do need a King. However, we don’t need just any king, but God’s chosen and anointed King. We invite you to come see how the Prophets prepare us for a King who rules unlike any other King - Jesus!
Sermon From New City Church - November 28, 2021
The advent season is a time where we get to consider the true story of how God has rescued humanity through the coming of His Son, and how He will finish this rescue through the second coming of Jesus! Over the next few weeks we are going to try to get a big picture look at how this story unfolded and where we fit into it. Our theme is “Rest in the Shadows” - in this theme we will see a double meaning to “shadows.” On the one hand the shadows represent the darkness and difficulty we face in the story of God, but on the other hand we find in the shadows the presence of the One who will one day banish all darkness from our lives. Join us as we seek to find our rest in the shadows this advent season!
This Sunday we finish our series “City on a Hill” and discuss our final value: Missional Advancement. Join us as we look at how our union with Christ unites us to His mission.
Sermon Series: City On A Hill
We are exploring how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a “new city” that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and the nations!
November 14, 2021 - Sermon from New City Church - Dover, DE
Sermon Series: City On A Hill
We are currently in our first sermon series together: “City on a Hill.” We are exploring how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a “new city” that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and the nations!
Sermon Series: City On A Hill
We are currently in our first sermon series together: “City on a Hill.” We are exploring how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a “new city” that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and the nations!
This Sunday - "Faith and Work"
This week we turn our attention to the value of "Faith and Work." Certainly we expect that the light of Christ will shine from us as we gather as a church, but we are also privileged to shine His light as we scatter throughout the week. We will explore how the Lord has called each one of us in Him to bear His light in our city!
Sermon from New City Church - Dover, DE - October 31, 2021
One of our values at New City Church is community. The New Testament reveals that one of the most tangible ways we experience our union with Christ is by living in unity in the body. Join us this Sunday as we discuss one of the greatest gifts of grace God has given us: the church.
We are currently in our first sermon series together: “City on a Hill.” We are exploring how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a “new city” that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and the nations!
This sermon is a continuation from last week on Union with Christ. This week, Pastor Mike examines how to applied this important concept of union with Christ.
This sermon is from our series "City on a Hill" where we are exploring how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a "new city" that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and nations!
October 24, 2021 - New City Church - Dover, DE
Pastor Mike preaches on the important topic of Union with Christ. This sermon is from our series "City on a Hill" where we are exploring how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a "new city" that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and nations!
October 17, 2021 - New City Church - Dover, DE
Pastor Dave preaches on the mission of New City Church.
In this series we are going to explore how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a "new city" that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and nations!
Pastor Mike preaches from John 13 on the vision of New City Church.
In this series we are going to explore how the good news of Jesus changes everything in our lives and empowers us to be a "new city" that shines the light and love of Jesus to our neighborhoods and nations!