1 John 2:3-11–In this passage, the apostle John indicates there are two questions we can ask ourselves in order to test if we really know God. 1) Do I obey His commands? 2) Do I love my brothers and sisters? Where do you stand?
Fresh Hope for New Beginnings
Sermons on relationships
John 4:1-26–Guest speaker Tierre Webster shares a little bit of his personal testimony and his work with Next Chapter Ministries in Rochester, MN. He also brings an inspiring and challenging message about Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well.
John 17:20-23; 15:9-15 Most people have an idea of what the church “ought” to be like. Jesus also has an idea of what the ideal church should look like. Pastor Chris examines the Lord’s description of the church found in John 17 & John 15 and offers a comparison to NCC’s mission statement: “building Christ-centered,…
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 This passage provides clear instruction on the way to live in order to please God. We can call it discipleship or living the quiet life. However we label it, these commands are practical and necessary to reflect Christ in our church, in our homes, in our community and in our world.
Hebrews 10:19-25; Ephesians 5:15-21 “Encourage one another.” “Love one another . . .” “Speak to one another . . . ” “Let us not give up meeting together . . .” You can’t escape it. The Lord wants for us to spend time together. So . . . Come to church!
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother? . . . Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “. . . not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Forgiveness = uncomfortable and difficult, but necessary according to the Lord.
Nehemiah 1 – 3 Nehemiah sees that the walls are broken down. The people are distressed because it’s not a safe place to live or work. He begins with prayer and confession of sin. Then he encourages the people to come together – everyone- and work together to build up the walls providing a safe…
They will know we are Christians by our (fill in the blank). The world today has a very skewed definition of love. In contrast, the Word of God defines love clearly. Love for God is demonstrated by obedience. Love for others is displayed in our patience, kindness, and lack of envy or anger. What’s love…