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In Revelation 8-9, the judgment of God is being poured out as Christ prepares for His return. That judgment shows just how much God hates sin. To help us hate sin like God hates sin, Chapter 9 provides a picture of just how much Satan hates mankind. This Sunday, we'll look at Revelation 9, a passage that reveals just how much Satan hates humanity. The portrait that is painted in this text will help us understand why we must not serve sin as our master, but rather cling to the majesty of Christ's love and salvation. This text will help us learn to hate sin as God does. Join us this Sunday as we continue our study in the Book of Revelation.

In his final message before embarking on a new ministry opportunity as Youth Pastor at Patterson Park Church in Beaver Creek, OH, Pastor Drew Nilius reminds the people of New Community Church of the great and awesome love of God for His people. Listen in as Pastor Drew unpacks these critical verses from Paul's letter to the Romans, giving us the hope of a love that never lets go.

In Revelation 7, God paused the outpouring of His judgment to demonstrate his gracious mercy as He saved multitudes from amongst rebellious humanity. In Revelation 8, His judgment resumes, revealing the reality of His enduring and pervasive holiness. Join us this Sunday as we consider a picture of God's perfect holiness and its implications for humanity. For those of us in Christ, the Holiness of God is a beloved and reassuring truth. For those who don't know Christ, it's a terrifying prospect to behold. Revelation 8 will give us unique views of God's holiness from both above and below!

As the judgment of God falls upon earth (Revelation 6), the people of that day beg for deliverance. In response (Chapter 7), purely because He is good, rather than continuing to pour out more judgment, God pushes pause and returns His attention not only to the salvation of Israel but also to the nations, purely because He is good. Join us this Sunday as we catch a glimpse of heaven's worship. The throngs of heaven see who God is in this text based on what He does, and they can't contain themselves in response. This week, we'll join our voices in the theme of heaven's praise, proclaiming our God as worthy indeed of all praise for the things He has done.

As we return to Revelation 7, we find it providing a brief break between the 6th and 7th Seal Judgments (described in Revelation 6 and 8). The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate the mercy of God and prove that even amid the judgment described, he is still good just as He has always been. God proves that to us here in chapter 7 by returning His attention to the nation of Israel, despite their repeated rejection of Him. Join us this Sunday as we dig back into the text of Revelation 7. This chapter offers a brilliant ray of light as we see the marvelous mercy of God set against the dark backdrop of His judgment. This week, we'll see the unique portrait of a God who just won't quit from His efforts to save sinners.

The book of Revelation records the end of world history and provides a brief window into what the future holds. Chapters 4-19 record a period that is known in Scripture by several titles: The Day of The Lord, the Tribulation, or the 70th week of Daniel. All these descriptions point to the same 7-year period after the rapture of the church, during which Christ prepares for His return by judging sinful man and saving the nation of Israel by drawing them back to Himself. Join us this week as we go back to the future! Beginning this Sunday, we are returning to our study of Revelation and its account of what is still to come. Since it's been two years since we were last in this book, this Sunday will give us a running start as we get caught up to where we left off. Don't miss this critical overview of what God has planned for the future of humanity.

Dry, barren, discouraged. Vibrant, fruitful, joyful. If we are honest, our Christian lives are often characterized by the first set of words rather than the second. And yet, Jesus promised that His followers will do greater works that He did, and that His joy will be in them. How can this be? How can we experience the vibrant Christian life that was so characteristic of our Lord? The instruction Jesus gives is simple: abide in Me. Join us this Sunday as we discover what this command means and see the fruitful and joyful life that it brings to those who follow it!

Having given extensive instructions on how to be a “Doer of the Word,” James offers one final instruction on what to do when a brother or sister walks away from doing the Word. James's conclusion is intentionally abrupt, but powerful! In his final admonition to us, James calls for us to go to extreme lengths in displaying our love for one another. Our love for one another – and for Christ! – should be so strong that when caught up in sin, we are willing to do whatever it takes to help each other return to being doers of the Word. Do you love your brother enough to do the hard work required to call them back to the truth of Christ when they wander into sinfulness? Join us this week as James brings us to a surprising conclusion!

Throughout the book, James has been pushing us to be faithful doers of the word, walking in dependence on the Lord for grace, growth, and guidance. In the conclusion of his book, he teaches us what prayer is and how to do it well so that we might actively demonstrate our dependence on Christ. Join us this Sunday as James teaches us how to pray effectively. Having learned last week what prayer is, we'll learn this week how to do it well. Because prayer is the most often neglected of all the spiritual disciplines, it's critical for us to learn a different perspective on the joy and privilege that is ours in prayer. Join us this Sunday for a fresh perspective on a key aspect of practical Christian living!

In the final section of this book, James urges us to live passionately for Jesus Christ. Since His return is near, and we know how He wants us to live (as doers of His Word, pursuing His will), we must live with our eyes fixed on eternity rather than this life. Having received James' admonition not to live for this world, he now turns his attention to what it looks like to truly live for Christ. This Sunday, James puts life in perspective and calls us to live with our eyes fixed upon eternity! Join us as we explore five distinctions of a life lived for Christ.

n the final section of this book, James urges us to live passionately for Jesus Christ. Since His return is near, and we know how He wants us to live (as doers of His Word, pursuing His will), we must live with our eyes fixed on eternity. As we enter into the final chapter of James' book, we will find a strong appeal to live for Jesus. Because the return of Christ is drawing near, we must live for Him today. This Sunday, James puts life in perspective, and calls us to live with our eyes fixed upon eternity!

Join us this Sunday as we continue our investigation of how to find the will of God. Last week, we looked at the theological foundation of what the will of God is and what it is not. This Sunday, we will work through a practical list of questions that will guide our decision-making and ensure that every choice we make is consistent with God's revealed will for our lives.

Join us this Sunday as we learn what it means to find the will of God in the word of God. Every day, we face questions about how we are to live. Do we buy the house? Marry that boy or girl? Take the job? Switch schools? And the list goes on and on. We desire to find the will of God, but don't see any Bible verses that address those issues. This week, we learn to discern the will of God through the word of God for every decision in our lives.

Throughout the book of James, he has been clearly explaining that God's priorities differ from ours. Genuine followers of Christ recognize this truth and will adjust their priorities appropriately to match God's priorities so that their life bears fruit. As James opens the final section of this book, he challenges us not to waste our lives, but to prove the reality of our faith through our works.

On Easter, it's common to talk about what the resurrection means to us and how it has impacted us. But how often have you stopped to consider what the resurrection did for Jesus and how it impacted Him? Join us Sunday morning as we celebrate the power of the resurrection in Psalm 110 and explore its impact on our Lord!

In chapter 3, James helped us understand the tongue's important role as a mirror of the heart. From 3:13-4:10, he's been teaching us how to overcome our flesh and pursue Christlikeness. As we repent of sin and draw near to God we become more like Christ. Having learned the mechanics of growth, James now returns to address our speech with a final, powerful reminder. This Sunday, James returns to the theme of righteous speech. Having spent the last chapter teaching us how to grow in Christ, he now returns to the idea of Christlike speech and applies those principles to our speech. Join us this Sunday as He reminds us that what we say speaks volumes about who we are.

As we've learned, our sanctification begins when we receive the Holy Spirit and walk in dependency on Him, asking Him to change us to be more like Christ (4:5-6a). But now we discover that as the Spirit of God is faithful to do His work, so too must we be faithful to do ours! Join us this Sunday as we continue our study of James 4. Having learned about the power of the Holy Spirit to make us more like Christ when we ask Him too, now we turn to the part of sanctification that requires our efforts to become faithful “doers of the Word.”

For three chapters, James has been calling us to be “Doers of the Word,” living a life of “wisdom that comes from above,” modeled upon Christ's life. As we now turn to chapter 4, he begins explaining how living that way is even possible in the first place. Join us this week as we continue our study in James. As we start chapter 4, James will not only shed light on our deepest problem but also begin to help us understand how to overcome it as he points us to embrace the real power for being “Wise Doers.”

Join us in the first hour this Sunday as we talk about God's design for His church and answer the question: “What does Scripture say a church is to be and do?” In the second hour, we'll spend time reviewing where we're at as a church, considering those biblical expectations

Over the last three chapters, James has been explaining what it looks like to be a “doer of the word.” As we saw last week, doing the word requires the wisdom that comes from being like Christ. Today, we see the consequences of embracing or rejecting that kind of wisdom. Join us this week as James illustrates the biblical principle that we always reap what we sow. If we live according to worldly wisdom, we will reap the horrible consequences that always come with sin. But if we sow according to the Spirit, we will reap a very different kind of heavenly harvest.

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Jeremiah will be preaching from Psalm 13 on How to Lament. Lament is a deeply biblical yet often neglected practice in the modern evangelical church. In a world marked by suffering, loss, and brokenness, God invites His people not to suppress their pain—but to bring it honestly before Him. Together, we will learn how Scripture gives us language for our grief and directs our hearts toward trust and hope in the Lord. Whether you are walking through sorrow or walking alongside someone who is, this message will equip you with a biblical framework for processing pain in a way that honors God.

James has been taking us on a guided tour of what it looks like to live as a “Doer of the Word” (1:22). In Chapter 2, he showed us how doing the Word shapes how we see each other (without partiality) and serve each other (see a need, meet a need). Now in chapter 3, James introduces a lengthy section about how being a doer of the word impacts how we speak to each other. This week, James gives us the final two reasons why we must seek to tame our tongues. As he says in this text, “the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity.” This week, we begin to not only understand the truth of that statement, but we will also begin considering how to put that fire out!

James has been taking us on a guided tour of what it looks like to live as a “Doer of the Word” (1:22). In Chapter 2, he showed us how doing the Word shapes how we see each other (without partiality) and serve each other (see a need, meet a need). Now in chapter 3, James introduces a lengthy section about how being a doer of the word impacts how we speak to each other. This Sunday, we continue our study on “Taming the Tongue.” James offers different motivations for why this effort is so critically important in the Christian life. Join us as he continues to help us learn what it means to speak in line with Christ's own speech!

James has been taking us on a guided tour of what it looks like to live as a “Doer of the Word” (1:22). In Chapter 2, he showed us how doing the Word shapes how we see each other (without partiality) and serve each other (see a need, meet a need). Now in chapter 3, James introduces a lengthy section about how being a doer of the word impacts how we speak to each other. Join us this Sunday as we start a new section in the book of James. Being a Doer of the Word in 2026 means speaking words that are aligned with God's Word. James 3 will teach us how to tame our tongues and speak as Jesus spoke.

Join us this Christmas Sunday as we examine the story of Christmas from the shepherds' point of view. Though we've all heard the Christmas story countless times, we've rarely stopped to consider why the angels first appeared to proclaim the good news of Christ's coming to a group of shepherds. Answering this question brings into focus a profound part of the Christmas story that you've probably never considered. Join us this Sunday as we dive into an untold part of the Christmas story!

In James's book, Chapter 1 taught us about the importance of faith and the change that it produces in us. Having been given faith in Christ, now we are responsible to use that faith to work out our salvation as we become “Doers of the Word.” In the process, the works that we now do (being in the faith) prove the reality of faith's power in our lives. Join us this week as we conclude our study of James 2! This week, we'll see how true faith powerfully drives us to live out the reality of Christ within us. A faith that goes to work proves that faith really does work!

In James 1, James helped us see how true faith drives us to become doers of the Word. In chapter 2:1-13, he taught us how faith must shape how we see one another. Now, in 2:14-26, he's challenging us to serve one another and thereby prove the reality of our faith through our works. Join us this Sunday as we continue our study of James 2. In this next section, James helps us see the difference between a kind of faith that fails and one that works. This week, James will show us just how dangerous it can be to say we have faith without also demonstrating its presence in our lives. This Sunday, we'll see what happens when faith doesn't go to work.

Having already explained how believers are to see one another (2:1-13), now James turns to talk about how we ought to serve one another (2:14-26). He does this by reminding us of the point he already made in 1:22-25: that faith always produces fruit. Join us this Sunday as we look at what happens when true faith goes to work! The result of having faith in Christ is a vibrant kind of care for one another within the family of Christ. This week, we begin looking at how we must serve one another.

In the book of James, we will be exploring the relationship between faith and works. Before we can fully appreciate James' message, it's essential to understand that faith always precedes any good works. Good works never produce faith (because faith isn't something we produce); instead, faith always produces works. For this, we can be thankful! Join us for this Thanksgiving Sunday as we reflect on the gifts that God has given to us in salvation. Because we are saved by grace, through faith, for good works, we have many reasons to be thankful! This Sunday, we'll talk about these gifts from God as we prepare our hearts for the holiday.

In James 2:1-7, James showed us why faith is incompatible with partiality: It dishonors God when we judge each other's value using any external standard in place of Christ. Instead, if we love Christ deeply, we must love each other completely. James helps us understand what that looks like in 2:8-13. Join us this week as we continue our study in James 2. Having already taught us how we can never think about each other (with partiality), this week we will learn how we must always see each other. Loving Christ deeply means loving each other completely!

n James 2, we begin to learn what life looks like for those who are “doers of the Word” and have a genuine relationship with Jesus. Right away, James begins by explaining how we must see each other in light of who we know Christ is.

In James 1, we've seen what it looks like to live with Christ in a difficult world. In Him, we can face our trials with joy and temptations with power, but only as we live according to the Word of God, our source for wisdom. Accordingly, we must be doers and not only hearers of that word. But before we start “doing,” there's one more foundational truth we must first understand. This week, James begins to teach us what it looks like to be “doers of the word.” While the next four chapters in this book will explain in detail how to apply the truth of Scripture to life, James spends the final verses in chapter one explaining the heart that is the foundation for our doing.

First Kings 11 provides a sobering warning from Solomon's life. He started so well and ended so miserably. It wasn't a matter of head knowledge or theological clarity. He allowed many compromises along the way which led him to catastrophic failure. How did that happen? What happened in his heart and life? And why do so many start well but not finish well? We will look at 1 Kings 11 and be warned by the example of Solomon. We will also look to the Greater Solomon, the Greater Son of David, the Lord Jesus Christ and see how we can take specific and clear actions to live well, to serve well, and to finish well — all to the glory of Jesus Christ!

Having shown us why we must study the Word, James will now teach us how to study the Word. Since the Scripture is the agent of change that the Spirit uses in my life, I must be quick to hear and embrace it. But what does that look like in practice? In this passage, James provides three foundational principles for effective Bible Study.

Context: James has proven God's goodness (not only in saving us), but also in empowering us to fight our sin effectively. Having clearly convinced us that our greatest problem lies within, he is now going to teach us how to use the Word of God effectively in our lives. This week, he starts by teaching us why we must study the Word!