Join us every week as we post a new, relevant message from one of our Pastors straight from the stage of our Sunday morning services and other great content throughout the week!
Pastor Ethan kicks off a new series about the games we play in relationships.
What does lasting change look like? All of us when trying to change our life for the better we try all kinds of helps... seminars, books, podcasts and multiple diets! But the lasting transformation that we deep down desire can only come through reading and living out God's word. Join us as we look at 7 Keys for Real Transformation when we decide to use God's power and not our own.
What does lasting change look like? All of us when trying to change our life for the better we try all kinds of helps... seminars, books, podcasts and multiple diets! But the lasting transformation that we deep down desire can only come through reading and living out God's word. Join us as we look at 7 Keys for Real Transformation when we decide to use God's power and not our own.
What does lasting change look like? All of us when trying to change our life for the better we try all kinds of helps... seminars, books, podcasts and multiple diets! But the lasting transformation that we deep down desire can only come through reading and living out God's word. Join us as we look at 7 Keys for Real Transformation when we decide to use God's power and not our own.
What does lasting change look like? All of us when trying to change our life for the better we try all kinds of helps... seminars, books, podcasts and multiple diets! But the lasting transformation that we deep down desire can only come through reading and living out God's word. Join us as we look at 7 Keys for Real Transformation when we decide to use God's power and not our own.
True mental health occurs when we learn how to change the way we think by “renewing our minds.” God is far more interested in changing our minds that our circumstances. There is a battle for your mind and it's going on every day. Your mind is your greatest asset. Listen in as we learn the daily choices for a healthy mind and find the key to peace and happiness.
God wants us to be physically healthy as much as he wants us to be spiritually healthy. Besides the basics: eating right, eating less and exercising more; God wants us to be healthy because of the eternal implications that are in store for us as well. Listen in as we learn 3 foundational truths that will impact our entire life.
What does lasting change look like? All of us when trying to change our life for the better we try all kinds of helps... seminars, books, podcasts and multiple diets! But the lasting transformation that we deep down desire can only come through reading and living out God's word. Join us as we look at 7 Keys for Real Transformation when we decide to use God's power and not our own.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
Jesus didn't simply HAVE the best explanation for God. Jesus IS the best explanation for God. In Part 2 of "The Fundamental List," Ken teaches how Jesus illustrates and demonstrates for us what God is like.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
From God's point of view, your purpose is very simple. Just as a grape vine must do, the main purpose of our lives is to produce fruit. Even more fundamental of a lesson, we must never forget that the owner of the vineyard is in charge, in control, and focused on receiving as much fruit as possible from his vineyard.
Christmas is a season for joy but far too often it becomes a burden instead. Despite doing our best... our Christmas list often rivals our "worry list." Listen to this week's message as Ken teaches us how to unburden our hearts so we can find true peace by letting go of worry and trusting Jesus who is our "way, truth and life!"
The Gospel of John is the clearest book in the New Testament on how to receive a forever relationship with God (John 3:16; John 20:31). Throughout the gospel comes 7 “I AM” statements that express who Jesus is and how Jesus relates to humanity. When Jesus makes these 7 statements about himself, he is connecting an Old Testament story from Exodus 3 about how God gives Moses his proper name “Yahweh” or “I Am”. Join New Community during this Christian season of Thanksgiving & Christmas as we learn as we learn in a deeper way WHO Jesus is and how much he really loves us!!
In our on-going study of the “I AM” statements of Jesus, Pastor Ken stays in John 10 as we hear the famous proclamation of Jesus claiming: “I am the good Shepherd”. Join us for this week's encouraging word about our Good Shepherd, Jesus, as he teaches that we are like sheep and He is a Good Shepherd who lovingly, tenderly cares for us.
The Gospel of John is the clearest book in the New Testament on how to receive a forever relationship with God (John 3:16; John 20:31). Throughout the gospel comes 7 “I AM” statements that express who Jesus is and how Jesus relates to humanity. When Jesus makes these 7 statements about himself, he is connecting an Old Testament story from Exodus 3 about how God gives Moses his proper name “Yahweh” or “I Am”. Join New Community during this Christian season of Thanksgiving & Christmas as we learn as we learn in a deeper way WHO Jesus is and how much he really loves us!!
When Jesus proclaims himself as the "Light of the World," it's not just a metaphorical statement; it's a powerful declaration of his ability to illuminate our lives, guide us through darkness, and reveal the truth, much like the physical phenomenon of light dispels shadows and reveals the world around us; this concept, when examined alongside scientific understanding of light, provides a striking illustration of the divine nature of Christ and the transformative power of his grace, particularly as seen in the Gospel of John's story of forgiveness and redemption.
The Gospel of John is the clearest book in the New Testament on how to receive a forever relationship with God (John 3:16; John 20:31). Throughout the gospel comes 7 “I AM” statements that express who Jesus is and how Jesus relates to humanity. When Jesus makes these 7 statements about himself, he is connecting an Old Testament story from Exodus 3 about how God gives Moses his proper name “Yahweh” or “I Am”. Join New Community during this Christian season of Thanksgiving & Christmas as we learn as we learn in a deeper way WHO Jesus is and how much he really loves us!!
Join Pastor Ken as we kick off this new series on the Names of God.
Doubt doesn't have to be an off-ramp to faith. In fact, it's a natural part of the journey.
No matter if our current season of life is easy or difficult, we strive to fix our eyes on Jesus instead of our circumstances.
When life doesn't turn out the way we hope, it can cause us to doubt God's goodness. But many times, it's in the midst of our circumstances that we better understand God's presence.
Join Pastor Ken and Mike as they present part 5 of the FOR series and talk about our values at NC and how we are FOR our community in the continued development of this amazing property that GOD has blessed us with. We want to take this gift and use it and develop it FOR the community.
Join Pastor Mike for this 4th installment of the series FOR.
Join Pastor Ken for this 3rd installment of FOR. This week he dives into Personal growth and letting God work through our head, to our heart, to our feet. The key is to Trust and Obey. He'll walk through the 5 steps: Teaching, Relationships, Unique sovereign circumstances, Silent Moments, and Transformational calling.
Worship is usually defined by an hour on Sunday morning. Or with an act of singing or listening to a sermon. God on the other hand chose to define worship for us relationally with his Son Jesus. In a stunning story… this relational lesson is displayed in a one to one experience with Jesus & woman who desperately needs healing in her soul. Join us as we learn the five principles of worship from the famous story “The Woman at the Well.”
Loneliness is not good for your health! It can really weigh on you. You can be around people, busy at work with others & living in a busy community… but you can still be “lonely in a crowd.” God starts the Bible with talking about the importance of community. God created us because he loves us & wants to share His community with us. Join us Sunday as we learn what true “Christ Community” is all about.
When we are rushing out the door on a trip... we often rattle off last things on "The List." The author of Hebrews is doing the same thing making sure everything is said about life being "Just Jesus" before he says his goodbyes. Hebrews 13 is a fascinating reminder of what NewCommunity in Christ is all about. Join us as we end the book listening to the final advice about life being just about Jesus.
Stephen R. Covey in his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, has as his second principle: "Begin with the end in mind." No chapter in the Bible reflects this value more than Hebrews chapter 12. This chapter is challenging, thought provoking insulting and sometime scary as to the vision of what the end of our life will be like. It has nothing to do with our salvation but everything to do with our inheritance. Come join us Sunday as we dive deep into what "A Life Rewarded" actually looks like.
When we read about the amazing people of faith in the Bible, we often forget that those great recorded moments are only a small percentage of their lives. Most of the days of Jesus, Peter, Paul, Mary, Ruth and David were average and mundane. While the great faith stories for all of us are fast and furious... it's the day to day living that God often uses to test our spiritual faith. Come Sunday and learn how to become a better "marathon runner" and learn to endure the normal average days as well.
Sometimes there are certain Bible words or theological terms that seem abstract and hard to understand. But when it comes to faith... NOT SO! The author of Hebrews actually spends more time telling us how TO DO faith than defining what FAITH IS. No better chapter in the entire Bible gives us an explanation filled with practical and historical answers from great believers in the past. Join us Sunday as we dive into how to LIVE faith in order to achieve a REWARDED life!
Describing faith and doing faith are two different things! Some things in life are just easier to show than explain. The author of Hebrews says "This is what faith must be." It's just easier to show you how it's done than teach it. So in the famous chapter in the Bible about faith, Hebrews 11, the author gives illustration after illustration and story after story to convince us to be one of the greats and "Do faith!" Join us today as we learning quickly what FAITH IS so that in turn we can go DO FAITH!
Warnings in life lead to one of two conclusions: 1) Safety, peace and triumphal living or 2) "Crash & burn" living because we did not heed to life's warnings. Hebrews chapter 10 was written to encourage us to live a life that despite the hardships, trials and mistakes we make God is always there to encourage us to live strong, break down walls and follow Christ despite the set backs.
We take a break from Hebrews as Pastor Ken celebrates welcoming his 4th grandchild. Here Pastor Ethan discusses Prayer, what it is, what its value is, and how we can and should seek connection with our Father in heaven on everything in our life.
Without ever knowing it... we were born wanting to do the Old Testament LAW. The law encapsulates our desire to do things on our own, figure out our own life and be self sufficient. The Law was a better system that how God administered his grace before Moses...but it generally had only 3 purpose and none of them ever gave out the grace that Jesus does for us today. Come Sunday and learn how we can say to God with complete confidence: "Lord, you will... will be my will."
Everything we do when it comes to money is to live for this life. There are a few wise people, however, that invest their money for their retirement, or future vacation or grandkids' college funds! We all understand that "living for the next stage of life" is wise and fruitful when we do it. The same is true about our life here on earth. When we invest with our character and conduct towards the future Kingdom of Christ, we are "Living for the Next Life". Come Sunday and learn 5 helpful suggestions that the author of Hebrews suggests when it comes to investing in the next life.
pJoin us for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion on the concept of covenants and their significance in our lives, especially in our relationship with God. Reflecting on personal experiences and biblical teachings, we will delve into the transition from the old covenant of laws and sacrifices to the new covenant of grace through Jesus Christ. Discover how this new covenant, based on God's promises and Jesus' perfect sacrifice, offers us a relationship with God that is rooted in love, forgiveness, and eternal security. Whether you're a long-time believer or just curious, this message is for you. Come and explore how embracing this covenant can transform your life.
The topic of rewards in heaven is the least preached topic in the Bible yet the most mentioned topic when it comes to the motivation of the Christian in living right in a wrong world. Rewards, inheritance and the rule of the believers are mentioned more than salvation verses in the Bible! The author of Hebrews leans on this topic of reward more frequently than any other author in the New Testament. Join us today as we look at seven ways one may gain reward when focusing their spiritual life on Just Jesus!
There are all kinds of Christians... those with weak faith, those with ok faith, those with great faith and some of those with amazing faith. Hebrews is a book that challenges us NOT to have weak faith. In fact the author of Hebrews goes beyond challenging... he warns us that living a "no faith" lazy Christian life is dangerous! Listen in as we look at four principles that will help us discover how not to be lazy in life!
Humility is the language of God. And when we wear this "Badge of Leadership" the way Jesus did... there is amazing blessing from God the Father. The author of Hebrews says in order to get this blessing there is one caveat... we must Hold FIRM! Check out this week's message and learn what are the four keys to growing in leadership and gain the blessing of God that he promises when we walk like Jesus in humility.
Join us as we explore the inspiring story of Jabez from Hebrews 4, where we learn that honor often comes through pain. Jabez, despite his struggles, cried out to God for blessing and protection, and God granted his request. This powerful message teaches us to control our behavior, confess our sins, and live honorably. We'll also delve into the importance of faith and how living for Jesus today impacts our eternal rewards. Don't miss out on this life-changing series – watch or listen now and discover how to finish strong in your faith journey!
Investing in the next generation is a value we hold at New Community. Join Pastor Ken as he unpacks the benefits we all share when we work together to care for the next generation!
Join us as we wrap up our series on identity with an inspiring message from Executive Pastor Mike Shof. Last week, we explored our identity as children of God, and this week, we delve into how to live out this identity in our daily lives. Discover the significance of aligning our actions with our divine identity and learn practical ways to deepen your relationship with God. Don't miss this enlightening and transformative message
Mike shares his journey and challenges us to consider the true essence of who we are. Drawing from John 1 and Genesis, we explore how our origins shape our identities and how societal measures often lead us astray. Discover the profound truth that our ultimate identity is as children of God, crafted with purpose and love. This series promises to be a transformative experience, offering hope and clarity in understanding our place in God's creation. Don't miss out—come and deepen your understanding of your true identity with us.
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