Galatians 2:11-14 & Acts 10:9-28 Back in our sermon series on the book of Galatians, Pastor Mark explains 3 Realities of Christian Hypocrisy, based on the text. We learn the temptation of Christian hypocrisy, the threat of Christian hypocrisy, and the treatment for Christian hypocrisy.
John 14:18-19 In this sermon, on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Mark explains why the resurrection of Christ matters to us today as believers. We learn that the resurrection gives us the assurance of overcoming in this life, as well as fearlessness in the face of death. We have Christ’s permanent presence with us!
Luke 19:28-44 In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Mark explains the two realities at play in Jesus’ triumphal entry: an exceedingly joyful crowd, and an exceedingly sad King. We see from the text what breaks the heart of God, that is God’s Love for the spiritually wayward. In this sermon, we are challenged further to…
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…
Galatians 1:10-24 The fear of man can be a real stumbling block in our lives, and can be a major threat to our progress as followers of Christ. In this sermon, we discover Paul’s motives were in question among the church at Galatia. We learn we are a bond servant to someone – God or…
Galatians 1:6-9 In this sermon, we hear Paul’s sincere concern for the Galatian believers and their wandering from the true gospel, due to false teachers.. Pastor Mark teaches on the deception, danger, and damnation of false teachers/teaching. What voices do you listen to? Who has your ear? Do they lead you closer to God? Or…
Galatians 1:1-5 Pastor Mark kicks off our NEW Sermon Series entitled, “Growing in Grace” on the book of Galatians. In this sermon, we discover Paul’s intent in writing the Galatian believers: reestablishing the firm foundation of the Gospel.
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…
1 Timothy 2:1-7 We don’t decide what the vision of the church should be. God does. Part of His vision is that the church would be a “house of prayer for all nations”. Are we as committed as we need to be (to prayer)? Are we concerned as we should be (for the lost to…
John 14:1-7 In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how we can know the peace of Christ, through our faith in Christ, by keeping our eyes on Jesus, His Worth, His Work, and His Words. As we do this we experience the Assurance of God’s Divine Acceptance, as well as the Assurance of God’s Divine Assistance. …
