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…
Ephesians 1:3-14 Our loving Lord has blessed us in so many ways. This passage in Ephesians reminds us of just a few of the countless ways God has shown His favor to us. And there’s more to come!
Galatians 6:6-10 As we discover the keys to being truly free, we must be aware of the reality that we will reap what we sow. Paul reminds us of this so that we will keep on doing good, knowing that we will eventually reap a good harvest of eternal life.
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
Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-30 “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” Since this verse is true, we each need to actively discover how to best use the gifts God has given us in order to serve and bless Christ’s body, which is the church.
1 Peter 2:11-17 In this letter, Peter is addressing the powerless, those who hold no influence in society. His instruction to them is this: Live good lives and things will change. “Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”
1 Peter 2:4-12 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” (V.9) Peter takes familiar Old Testament terms and applies them to the Church, the Family of…
1 Peter 1:1-2 Christianity has lost its “privileged” status in our society today. In this introduction to his first letter, Peter makes it clear that though we may be strangers in this world, to God we are the chosen ones, called out for God’s purpose.
