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…
Ephesians 3:14-21 In this first sermon in our new series on the Core Values of Neighborhood City Church, entitled, “DNA”, we focus on the necessity of Prayer. We learn that we need prayer for power to accompany the truth we know, and we need prayer to be filled with the Spirit of God. Pastor Mark…
Matthew 1:18-25 In this third Advent sermon in our series “God’s Love Story”, we learn that by His nature, God is speaking to us. We discovered from the example of Joseph, how we need to be asking ourselves 3 questions: Are you walking with God? Are you willing to wait on God? Are you responding…
Luke 1:5-25 In this first installment of our 2021 Advent Series, entitled God’s Love Story, Pastor Mark focuses on the presence of prayer in the account of Jesus’ birth in Luke. We learn that our prayers play a necessary role in the fulfillment of God’s purposes in our lives and in the world. In the…
1 Peter 4:7-11 In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains from the text 3 ways that we can work at being spiritually prepared for when the Lord returns and we see Him face to face. We learn to protect our thought life and prayer life, as well as how and what we love. Are you working…
Philippians 4:4-9–In this important passage, Paul directs us toward obtaining the perfect peace of God in every situation.
