Daniel 9 In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Daniel chapter 9, where we learn some essential elements of true prayer: (1) Preparation, (2) Posture, (3) Penitence, & (4) Passion.
Daniel 9 In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Daniel chapter 9, where we learn some essential elements of true prayer: (1) Preparation, (2) Posture, (3) Penitence, & (4) Passion.
Joel 2:12-17 In this new series on fasting, Pastor Mark points us to the book of Joel. We learn what fasting is, as well as how fasting expresses the Christian’s longing for spiritual revival. We learn that we fast to express the need for genuine repentance as well as to express the desire for spiritual…
Genesis 18:16-33 & 19:23-29 Does your faith produce good fruit? In this passage, we see how Abraham’s faith displayed evidence of good fruit by (1) Intimacy (friendship with God), (2) Image (likeness to God), and (3) Intercession (influence with God).
Titus 3:9-11 Guest Speaker: Jared Heesch In this sermon, guest speaker Jared Heesch preaches from the text on how we can avoid worthless endeavors that lead to divisions, and instead focus on growing in community with one another. He challenges us to lay ourselves and our abilities down and pray that the Lord will accomplish…
Guest Speaker: Pastor David Carlson Matthew 6:7-13 Pastor David Carlson walks us through the Lord’s Prayer. We see from the text some observations about Prayer: Prayer is personal, prayer is to the point, prayer is shared, prayer is progressive, prayer covers many topics, and prayer is a daily activity.
In this second sermon in our mini series on “Foundations”, Pastor Mark Lockett preaches on the theology of prayer. We learn the right approach to prayer is with sincerity of heart, as well as with the simplicity of a child (Matthew 6:5-8). We learn the right expectations of prayer: We have access to God through…
Psalm 42 In this first sermon in our NEW MINI-SERIES, “Learning the Language of Prayer”, on the Psalms, Pastor Mark takes a deep look into Psalm 42. We see 4 Pivots of this prayer: The psalmist’s Reality, Response, Request, and Resolve. Are you wrestling with a sort of spiritual depression? Do you feel distant from…
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…
Luke 11:1-4 In this second part of our message on Spirit Empowered Prayer, we learn that God desires that we daily look to Him to meet our physical needs and our spiritual needs. We discover that we need daily grace to maintain harmony in our relationship with God, as well as our relationships with others,…
Luke 11:1-4 In this second sermon of our series on NCC’s Core Values, entitled “DNA”, we discover more of the quality of prayer God desires. When we are praying Spirit empowered prayers, we acknowledge the paternal authority of God, as well as recognize the priority of God. Our prayers are not simply a laundry lists…