Acts 2:42-47 In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains Jesus’ vision for the church is the oneness of His People, the Church. We see this vision lived out in the early Church in the book of Acts. What was the secret to their unity? A whole-hearted committment. Pastor Mark poses some questions to us, today: Do…
Romans 12:1-13 In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches us that the only response to receiving grace as a believer, is absolute surrender to God and His Church. We learn from the text, that the life of self-sacrifice consists of the Grace of Humility, the Grace of Spiritual Ability, and the Grace of Christian Charity (Love). …
Galatians 3:26-29 Tired of looking all the wrong places to find significance, feel good, be satisfied? The only true place to find true satisfaction is in a right relationship with God. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains from the text how God’s grace brings us into permanent union with Himself, and also that God’s grace…
Ephesians 4:1-16 In this sermon, Pastor Mark Lockett explains how each believer is given a spiritual gift as a major part of our inheritance in Christ. We learn how much we need a servant heart, like Christ had, as well as our interdependency in the Body of Christ. What unique role do you play in…
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 Peter 5:12-14 In this timely message, Pastor Mark finishes off our sermon series in 1 Peter, communicating Paul’s invitation to evaluate our spiritual vital signs. We need to recognize if we have the evidence of a strong living faith. Pastor Mark shares 3 questions we must ask: Do we have the right focus, the…
Romans 15:1-7 Scott Sterner, Church Multiplication Catalyst for the Forest Lakes District brings an inspiring and practical message. The question is asked and answered: How do we love those who are different than us or who have opposing viewpoints? Why is this important?
Philippians 4:1-3–It takes courage and a commitment to maintain unity in Christ to take steps toward healing a fractured relationship. Pastor Mark provides practical counsel for making things right with your brothers and sisters in the church.
A Battle Worth Fighting For. Philippians 2:1-4–One of our enemy’s favorite tactics is to foster division or strife within the church body. In this message Pastor Mark discusses the why and how of striving together for Christian unity.
Philippians 1:7-11–The church is to display unity in Christ in spite of diversity. This is demonstrated when church members embrace, enjoy, encourage, and edify each other. Part 3 in the series “Progressing with Joy in the Faith”
