Sermons on Body of Christ

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Titus 3:1-8 How do we respond to increasing hostility on the part of the culture towards Christianity?  In this passage, Christians are reminded to (1) Remember Who They Are and to (2) Remember Where They Have Come From.  As those who carry the name of Christ, we are to be ready and willing to extend…

A SAFE PLACE

Galatians 6:1-5 As we enter the last chapter in our series, “Growing in Grace” on the book of Galatians, Pastor Mark teaches on 3 keys from the text to confront the destructive nature of sin in the Church.  We see that the Church must deal with sin decisively, with the goal of restoration and as…

GOD’S BELOVED COMMUNITY

Galatians 3:26-29 Tired of looking all the wrong places to find significance, feel good, be satisfied?  The only true place to find true satisfaction is in a right relationship with God.  In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains from the text how God’s grace brings us into permanent union with Himself, and also that God’s grace…

SERVE: LIVING FOR GOD’S “WELL DONE”

Galatians 2:1-10 What motivates or drives your life?  As we continue our series entitled, “Growing in Grace:  A study of Galatians”, we enter into chapter 2, and see Paul’s faithful stewardship in his ministry to the Lord.  Pastor Mark gives 3 Principles of Faithful Stewardship from the text:  We must embrace ordained accountability, engage with…

GOSPEL UNITY: RACIAL HARMONY IN A DIVERSE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Ephesians 2:11-18 In this sermon on our series on our Core Values, at NCC, Pastor Mark Lockett preached about the importance of Gospel Unity in the church.  We learned that the gospel is the key to true unity in the church.  From the text in Ephesians, we learn that the gospel reinforces human equality and…

Enlisted for the Common Good

What is the true mission of the church? The New Testament has much to say on this topic. This sermon takes a look at some clear and concise passages about how God measures the success of the church and the people in it. Matthew 5:13-16; James 1:26-27; 1 Peter 3:13-16; 1 Corinthians 9:19-27