What if the problem wasn't just about breaking a rule, but about broken love? In this message, we discover that salvation goes deeper than behavior—it reaches the heart. Through the cross, Jesus doesn't just forgive our sin; He reorders our love by revealing the beauty of God's triune nature and inviting us into the eternal love shared between Father, Son, and Spirit.

Not because He needed something—but because He wanted to share something.
In this message, we explore how creation flows from the life of the Trinity:from the Father, through the Son, by the Spirit, for the Son—and shared with us.
This isn’t just theology—this is your identity.You were not created by accident. You were created to share in the very love of God.

Who Is God?
Are you relating to the real God—or a version of Him you've created in your mind? Eternal life isn't just believing God exists; it's knowing Him. And the better you know Him, the easier it becomes to trust Him. This message unpacks the nature of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—a perfect community of love before anything was created—and invites you into the very relationship Jesus died to give you.

Have you ever mistaken Jesus for someone less than who He really is? Mary did, standing at the empty tomb, blinded by grief, she thought the resurrected Lord was just a gardener. But here's the beautiful truth: He is the Gardener, the better Gardener who works in the dirt of our lives, transforms our worst into growth, and makes us alive in Him. Where the first Adam brought death, the second Adam brings resurrection.

What if the thing you feared most had already been defeated? Death holds power over humanity—through sin, guilt, and separation from God. But on the cross, Jesus didn't avoid death. He entered into it fully, tasted it completely, and destroyed its power from the inside out. Now, because of His sacrifice, death no longer has the final word over those who belong to Him.

From the very beginning, God has been on a mission to dwell with His people—not at a distance, but intimately, face to face. The tabernacle was never just a tent in the wilderness; it was a living picture pointing forward to Jesus, the one who would tear the veil and invite you into the presence of God forever. And now, through Christ, you don't just visit where God dwells—you carry His presence wherever you go.

The God Who Forms a People | Sermon

In this message, we explore how God has always been at work forming a people for Himself—from the Old Covenant to its fulfillment in Christ.

Looking at 1 Corinthians 10:11, we see how the events of the Old Testament serve as types—blueprints—that point forward to their ultimate fulfillment, or antitypes, in Jesus. From the rejected stone in Psalm 118 to Christ as the cornerstone, Scripture reveals a consistent plan of redemption.

Through the story of Israel in Exodus 19, we are reminded that God delivers His people not just to rescue them, but to bring them into relationship—calling them a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” This calling reflects both authority and responsibility: to live set apart, to serve others, and to stand in the gap as intercessors.

The Ten Commandments reveal God’s holy standard, yet also show humanity’s inability to fully keep the law. This points us forward to the promise of a new covenant in Jeremiah 31—a covenant where God writes His law on our hearts.

Jesus did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). As our High Priest (Hebrews 8), He establishes a better covenant based on better promises. Through Him, we are not only forgiven, but transformed.

In Christ, we become new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). The new covenant is not just external instruction, but internal transformation—God working within us to shape us into His people.

Key Themes:

• Types and antitypes in Scripture

• God’s plan to form a holy people

• The purpose of the law

• The promise and power of the new covenant

• Transformation through Christ

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Why did God rain bread from heaven in the wilderness—and what does it have to do with Jesus? In Exodus 16, God rains bread from heaven to feed His people in the wilderness—but the manna was never just about bread. It was teaching Israel to trust Him one day at a time. In John 6, Jesus reveals that He is the true Bread from Heaven, the One who satisfies our deepest hunger.

📖 Exodus 16 | John 6

In Exodus 3, we meet the God who calls- not first to give us a task, but to give us
Himself.

Before God sends us out, He calls us in- to know the great I AM who hears, remembers,
sees, knows, and comes down to save.
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Exodus to Easter, week 2: The God Who Saves By Blood

Join us as we begin a new series, Exodus to Easter.

In Exodus 3, we meet the God who calls- not first to give us a task, but to give us
Himself.

Before God sends us out, He calls us in- to know the great I AM who hears, remembers,
sees, knows, and comes down to save.
Watch the message.

Come and see.

Prayer was central to the life of Jesus. He prayed at the most ordinary moments, and at the most critical ones. He prayed with Scripture, He prayed alone, He prayed with friends, He prayed for His enemies, and He surrendered Himself to the will of the Father in prayer.
In this series, we’re going to look at the prayer life of Jesus. We’ll listen as He teaches us how to pray, and we’ll follow His example in the way He prayed.
As we pray like Jesus, we’ll grow in our relationship with the Father, our dependence on the Spirit, and our alignment with His mission.

Prayer was central to the life of Jesus. He prayed at the most ordinary moments, and at the most critical ones. He prayed with Scripture, He prayed alone, He prayed with friends, He prayed for His enemies, and He surrendered Himself to the will of the Father in prayer.

In this series, we’re going to look at the prayer life of Jesus. We’ll listen as He teaches us how to pray, and we’ll follow His example in the way He prayed.
As we pray like Jesus, we’ll grow in our relationship with the Father, our dependence on the Spirit, and our alignment with His mission.

In the cultural world of Jesus’ listeners, the most glaring absence in the story of the prodigal is not the missing son, it is the missing pursuit of the older brother. In a patriarchal household, the father did not chase shame. He bore it, but he did not run after it.
That responsibility belonged to the eldest son. The older brother was meant to leave the house, seek out his sibling, restore the family’s honor, and mediate reconciliation. That was his role. That was his duty.

Genesis 4:9 Am I my brother’s keeper?

Romans 8:29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
Romans 8:29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Many of us want to pray—but we end up saying the same things over and over, often running out of words or energy. In this message, we look at how Jesus prayed the Scriptures, even in His final moments, and why the Psalms are God’s gift to shape, steady, and revive our prayer lives. If prayer has ever felt boring, forced, or empty, this message offers a simple, life-giving way forward: learning to pray the words God has already given.

What if prayer was never meant to be a routine to manage, but a relationship to enjoy? What if the “secret place” Jesus talked about wasn’t a room, a time, or a formula—but the heart? In this message, Pastor Jackson unpacks how religion quietly steals the life, beauty, and depth from prayer, replacing communion with performance and presence with pressure. Through the life and prayer habits of Jesus, we’re invited to let go of myths that keep us distant from God and rediscover prayer as giving Him total access—anytime, anywhere, with or without words. Prayer isn’t a burden to carry, but a gift that leads us into deeper life with the Father, made possible through Jesus. Let's dive in.

Before All Things

At BLOCKS Conference, we begin our year with the One who was before all things and who holds all things together. He is first in time, first in position, and worthy to be first in our lives.

For three nights, we’ll gather for extended worship, prophetic messages, and life-changing encounters in God’s presence. Pastors Josh & Sarah Blount will be joined by guest speaker Pastor Corey Russell from House Church in Denver as we magnify Christ, delight in His presence, and are strengthened in His Word.

This is more than the start of a new year—it’s a moment of alignment. Together we are declaring: Jesus is before all things, and He will be first in all things.

Don’t miss these three transformative nights. Let’s launch off the blocks and run after Him with all we’ve got.

Before All Things

At BLOCKS Conference, we begin our year with the One who was before all things and who holds all things together. He is first in time, first in position, and worthy to be first in our lives.

For three nights, we’ll gather for extended worship, prophetic messages, and life-changing encounters in God’s presence. Pastors Josh & Sarah Blount will be joined by guest speaker Pastor Corey Russell from House Church in Denver as we magnify Christ, delight in His presence, and are strengthened in His Word.

This is more than the start of a new year—it’s a moment of alignment. Together we are declaring: Jesus is before all things, and He will be first in all things.

Don’t miss these three transformative nights. Let’s launch off the blocks and run after Him with all we’ve got.

Before All Things

At BLOCKS Conference, we begin our year with the One who was before all things and who holds all things together. He is first in time, first in position, and worthy to be first in our lives.

For three nights, we’ll gather for extended worship, prophetic messages, and life-changing encounters in God’s presence. Pastors Josh & Sarah Blount will be joined by guest speaker Pastor Corey Russell from House Church in Denver as we magnify Christ, delight in His presence, and are strengthened in His Word.

This is more than the start of a new year—it’s a moment of alignment. Together we are declaring: Jesus is before all things, and He will be first in all things.

Don’t miss these three transformative nights. Let’s launch off the blocks and run after Him with all we’ve got.

Prayer was central to the life of Jesus. He prayed at the most ordinary moments, and at the most critical ones. He prayed with Scripture, He prayed alone, He prayed with friends, He prayed for His enemies, and He surrendered Himself to the will of the Father in prayer.

In this series, we’re going to look at the prayer life of Jesus. We’ll listen as He teaches us how to pray, and we’ll follow His example in the way He prayed.

As we pray like Jesus, we’ll grow in our relationship with the Father, our dependence on the Spirit, and our alignment with His mission.

This is a time we set aside at the beginning of every year as a church community to intentionally seek the presence of God through prayer and fasting. We can't wait to dive in together as a church!

On Christmas morning, we celebrate the miracle at the center of history: the eternal Word became flesh. Today we rejoice that Jesus stepped into our world to bring salvation, light, and life. Why is the manger the turning point of the entire story? Because the God who was promised has come—and He will come again.

Revelation gives us a breathtaking glimpse of Christ’s return, the defeat of the serpent, and the new creation. Today we look at the hope of a world made new. What are we ultimately waiting for? Advent points us not only back to Bethlehem—but forward to the King who will come again.

Pentecost shows us the risen Christ pouring out His Spirit and launching His unstoppable church. Today we see how the gospel moves from Jerusalem to the nations. What does it mean that God now dwells within His people? Advent reminds us we live on mission through the Spirit’s power.

What if the hope you’re holding onto isn’t actually the kind of hope the Bible promises? What if real hope isn’t a wish, a feeling, or a seasonal emotion—but a confident expectation anchored in the unshakeable goodness of God? In this Advent message, we explore why the birth of Jesus in a manger means hope has arrived for everyone, right now. What if cultural Christmas awakens longings it can never fulfill, and only Christ can? How do we live with a hope that doesn’t disappoint, especially when life feels chaotic or heavy? And what would change if you lifted your soul to God and stayed close enough to see Him moving? Step into the true meaning of Advent and discover a hope that is firm, secure, and alive.

Easter morning changed everything—Jesus rose, death fell, and hope began to breathe again. Today we explore the empty tomb and what it means for our lives. Why does resurrection matter for Advent? Because the Christ who came once will come again in resurrection power.

The manger leads to the cross, where Jesus carried our sin and opened the way back to God. Today we stand at Calvary and reflect on the darkest day that became the world’s brightest hope. Why is the death of Jesus truly “good”? Advent helps us see Christmas in the shadow of the cross.

Jesus stepped into Israel’s story—baptized, then sent into the wilderness to face temptation. Today we see how He succeeded where Adam and Israel failed. How does His victory become ours? Advent comforts us with the truth that our Savior has overcome every temptation on our behalf.

John the Baptist stood in the desert calling people to repent and prepare the way for Jesus. Today we look at his bold message and humble heart. Why does preparing for Jesus always begin with repentance? Advent challenges us to decrease so Christ may increase.

Strangers from the East followed a star and bowed before a Child while a jealous king raged nearby. Today we explore the difference between Herod’s hostility and the wise men’s worship. What does it mean to truly seek the King? Advent calls us to offer Jesus our joy, our gifts, and our lives.

Matthew opens the New Testament with a genealogy—a new genesis—showing Jesus as the fulfillment of every promise. Today we explore why His family tree matters and what His name reveals. Why is Jesus the new beginning humanity longs for? Advent invites us to rejoice in Immanuel, God with us.

After centuries of silence, Malachi’s final promise assured God’s people that the Messiah was near. Today we explore the tension of waiting for God to act. What happens when it feels like God is quiet? Advent reminds us that the sunrise of salvation is closer than we think.

This Advent message reveals the JOY of the Word made flesh—God’s holiness wrapped in humanity so we could draw near without fear.
From David dancing before the ark,to shepherds rejoicing at the manger,to Christ making His home in us,discover the great joy that comes when the untouchable God becomes touchable.

Zechariah’s vision of Joshua the high priest—dirty, accused, and then clothed in purity—gives us a picture of salvation. Today we look at how Jesus is our perfect Priest who clothes us in righteousness. Why do we need someone to stand before God on our behalf? Advent shows us the One who removes our sin in a single day.

Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, holy beyond imagining—and it changed everything. Today we explore this vision and the cleansing grace God gives to sinners. What does holiness have to do with Christmas? 

God’s people have always sung when He saves—and the Psalms teach us how to sing in every season. Today we explore how David’s songs point to the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. What does worship look like when life is hard? Advent invites us to lift our voices as we wait for our Shepherd-King.

On Mount Carmel, Elijah confronted the empty promises of idols and revealed the fire-falling power of the living God. Today we ask: what idols capture our hearts today? Why do we chase things that cannot hear or save? Advent calls us back to the God who speaks—and to the Prophet greater than Elijah.

David was a man after God’s heart, but he was also a man capable of deep failure. Today we walk through his darkest moment and his desperate cry for mercy. Why does God forgive sinners like David—and like us? Advent reminds us that we need a sinless King who can restore our broken hearts.

In a story filled with grief and loss, God quietly worked redemption through Ruth and Boaz. Today we explore how loyalty, kindness, and courage lead to the family line of Jesus Himself. What does it mean to be “redeemed”? Advent invites us to take refuge under the wings of our Redeemer.

Moses stood between God and His people, praying for mercy even when they rejected him. Today we reflect on Israel’s rebellion and Moses’ intercession—and how both point toward Christ. Why do we reject the very One who came to save us? Advent teaches us to see Jesus as our greater Mediator, praying and standing in the gap for us.

What if the hope you’re holding onto isn’t actually the kind of hope the Bible promises? What if real hope isn’t a wish, a feeling, or a seasonal emotion—but a confident expectation anchored in the unshakeable goodness of God? In this Advent message, we explore why the birth of Jesus in a manger means hope has arrived for everyone, right now. What if cultural Christmas awakens longings it can never fulfill, and only Christ can? How do we live with a hope that doesn’t disappoint, especially when life feels chaotic or heavy? And what would change if you lifted your soul to God and stayed close enough to see Him moving? Step into the true meaning of Advent and discover a hope that is firm, secure, and alive.

Once a year, Israel watched as two goats carried away their sin—one sacrificed, one sent into the wilderness. Today we explore how this ritual pointed to Jesus, our final and perfect substitute. Why can our sins really be forgiven and forgotten? Advent reminds us that Christ came to make us “at-one” with God forever.

God saw His people suffering in Egypt and sent Moses to bring them out. Today we look at how Moses’ rescue mission points to a greater Deliverer still to come. What does it mean that God hears, remembers, and acts? Advent reminds us that Jesus came to lead us out of a far deeper slavery.

Betrayed by his brothers and forgotten in prison, Joseph saw God turn pain into purpose. Today we explore how Joseph’s rise to power foreshadows Jesus—the Beloved Son who suffers to save. What others meant for evil, God meant for good. This story invites us to trust God in seasons that feel like “the pit.”

Jacob’s life was messy, complicated, and full of failure—yet God’s promise continued through him. Today we look at how grace, not goodness, keeps God’s story moving. Can God really use people who get it wrong again and again? Jacob shows us just how powerful God’s mercy truly is.

Isaac’s miraculous birth showed God keeps His promises, and the ram on the mountain showed God provides a substitute. Today we explore how this father-and-son moment points forward to Christ. Why would God ask Abraham to give up his beloved son—and what does it reveal about the Son God would one day give for us? This story prepares our hearts for the manger.

God chose an unlikely man and made a promise big enough to bless the whole world. Today we trace that promise—from Abraham’s barren household to the birth of Jesus Himself. What kind of God gives everything to someone who deserves nothing? Discover how Advent is rooted in God’s unstoppable faithfulness.

Noah’s story is more than judgment—it’s a picture of God’s saving grace. Today we explore how the ark points to a better rescue and a better Savior. What does a flood, a boat, and a rainbow have to do with Advent? Come see how this ancient story stirs our hope for Christ.

What if the peace God offers is far stronger, deeper, and more whole than anything you’ve ever imagined? What if biblical peace isn’t the absence of conflict, but the presence of Someone? In this message, Pastor Tonderai Bassoppo-Moyo explores the difference between the world’s fragile peace and the unshakeable peace God gives—peace that brings wholeness, mends what’s broken, steadies us in trouble, and reconciles us to God, to ourselves, and to others. If true peace feels distant, fragile, or inconsistent in your life, what would it look like to discover the kind of peace Jesus promised? Listen in as we explore the peace announced at His birth and offered to us today.

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We’ll see that the Bible is "as the swaddling bands of the infant Saviour; for if we unroll the Scripture, we come upon Jesus Christ himself.” (Spurgeon) 

In 24 short daily episodes, we’ll walk through God’s promises, humanity’s longing, and the hope fulfilled in Christ. Each day includes storytelling, reflection, and prayer to help prepare your heart for Christmas. 

Unwrap the story. Discover the Savior. Rejoice in the best news of all: God with us.

What does it mean to make space for God to move? In this message from Pastor Josh, we explore what happens when we recognize that everything we have belongs to Him—and that we’re called to steward it, not own it. What if generosity isn’t about money, but about the heart? What if expanding our sanctuary and opening our hands to give is actually about creating room for people to know God, be saved, and be sent? We’ll look at Ephesians 2, Psalm 50, and Matthew 6 to see how God uses surrendered hearts and open hands to build His house and reach His people. Because when we make space for Him, He fills it—with His presence, His peace, and His purpose.

Series: Looking Unto Jesus // Real Change for Real Sinners // The 4 P's of Pain

What if your pain isn’t proof of God’s absence, but a sign He’s working more deeply than you realize? In this week’s message, Pastor Josh unpacks how God uses even the hardest seasons to shape us into the likeness of Christ. Why does God allow pain? What purpose could it possibly serve? And how do we find real joy when life hurts? Together, we’ll explore how pain is a promise, serves a purpose, comes with a prescription, and, most importantly, reveals the person of Jesus in the midst of it all. He doesn’t just remove pain; He redeems it. Join us as we look to Jesus, the One who transforms suffering into strength and scars into trophies of grace.

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Real change for real sinners doesn’t just happen as we look up to God- it happens as we look out to one another. In this message from our series Looking Unto Jesus, Pastor Sarah unpacks 1 John 1 and shows how honesty and confession are essential to true spiritual growth.
Walking in the light isn’t about being perfect; it’s about what to do when we aren’t. 
It’s about daring to be a sinner so we can experience the cleansing, freeing power of Jesus’ blood together.

Discover how confession brings us out of the dark and into the light of real fellowship and freedom in Christ.

Which version of Jesus are you following? Is He just a healer when life hurts, a comforter when you’re stressed, or a provider when you’re in need? Scripture says there are unsearchable riches in Christ (Ephesians 3:8), and we’re called to grow up into Him in every way (Ephesians 4:15). In this message, we’ll uncover seven dimensions of Jesus—the ruling King, the saving Redeemer, the faithful Friend, the One who perseveres, intercedes, is soon returning, and is gentle toward our weakness. The key to real transformation isn’t self-improvement—it’s Jesus Himself.

You were created to flourish! In this message, guest speaker Pastor Lee Cummings unpacks Psalm 92:12–15 and reminds us that from the very beginning, God designed humanity to flourish in His presence. But what happened when sin entered the story, and how has Jesus restored what was lost? We'll walk through how Christ restores our purpose, empowers our calling, and invites us to build a world filled with His glory. Are you living like someone who’s merely surviving, or someone who’s truly flourishing in God’s design? Dive in and rediscover what it means to flourish in His presence.

Hey New Song Church! Grab your Bible and turn to Romans 6.We’re in Looking Unto Jesus, a series chasing one thing: Real change for real sinners — not polish, not performance, but transformation that reaches desire and identity. Today we’re going straight to the source of that change: Union with Christ.

Big Idea: You’re not just forgiven by Christ — you are united to Christ. What’s true of Him now defines you. His death counts as your death. His resurrection fuels your life.

In this message you’ll learn:• Why the Bible’s most repeated identity is “in Christ” — and why that changes everything.• How Romans 5–6 moves you from in Adam (sin/death) to in Christ (righteousness/life).• The four approaches to growth — God then me / God not me / God plus me / God in me — and why only one actually transforms.• What “abiding” really means (John 15): grafted into Jesus so His life produces His fruit in you.• Why union makes you secure (Romans 8), blessed (Ephesians 1), and transformed (Galatians 2:20) — and why the greatest gift of the gospel is Christ Himself.

Key Texts: Romans 6:3–5; Romans 5:12,19; 1 Corinthians 15:22; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 15:4–5; Philippians 2:12–13; Colossians 1:29; 1 Corinthians 6:17; John 10:28–29; Colossians 3:3; Ephesians 1:3; Romans 8:1,38–39; Galatians 2:20

Sticky lines to take with you:• “We were all born in Adam — we must be reborn in Christ.”• “This isn’t God plus me — it’s God in me.”• “Union isn’t fragile; it’s Spirit-forged.”• “The reward of union isn’t just what Jesus gives — it’s Jesus.”

Next steps:• If you’re burned out on “God then me,” come home to God in me.• If you’ve been passive, abide — take the step He already called you to.• If shame’s been loud, hear the gentle Jesus: “I haven’t let go.”

👇 Engage:👍 Like • 💬 Comment how this message reframed “in Christ” for you.🔁 Share with a friend who’s stuck in spiritual treadmill mode.🛎️ Subscribe for the rest of Looking Unto Jesus.

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Why do “real sinners” like us so rarely experience real change? Could self-confidence be blinding you to your need? What if the doorway to joy actually runs through despair—seeing yourself as God sees you, then collapsing into mercy? In this powerful message, Pastor Jackson walks us through Deceived → Despairing → Delight without getting stuck in shame. He'll walk us through how Paul’s journey—from “I persecuted the church” to “I’m the foremost of sinners”—teaches us about humble joy and lasting transformation. Grab your Bible, grab a pen, and lets dive in!

Hey New Song — we’re kicking off a brand-new series: Looking Unto Jesus.This week we begin with the thing every change-seeking heart needs to hear: real growth doesn’t start with trying harder — it starts with seeing Jesus rightly.

Big idea: Real change for real sinners comes from looking to Jesus — not looking harder at ourselves. When Jesus expands, we change.

In this message you’ll hear:• Why growth is in Christ (2 Peter 3:18 / Ephesians 4:15) — not self-improvement.• How a domesticated, collectible-figure Jesus keeps us small — and why the real, unsearchable Jesus makes us free.• Seven dimensions of Jesus that reshape our lives: He Rules, Saves, Befriends, Perseveres, Intercedes, Is Returning, and Is Gentle.• Practical next steps for people stuck in control, shame, exhaustion, cynicism, or numbness — what it looks like to draw near.• Stories, Scripture, and pastoral truth to help you dive deeper into Christ and begin real, lasting change.
Scriptures referenced: 2 Peter 3 · Ephesians 4 · Matthew 28 · Luke 7 · John 10 · John 15 · Philippians 2 · Romans 5 · Hebrews 7 · Matthew 11 · Mark 13 (and more)

If you came for pep-talks, great — but if you want soul change, come ready to look. Let the fullness of Jesus expand your vision, overwhelm your assumptions, and love you into growth.
👇 What to do next:• Like + Subscribe for the rest of this series.• Share this with a friend who needs to stop playing with “action-figure Jesus” and start diving in.• Want prayer after the message? Drop a comment below or stop by New Song — we’d love to pray with you.

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Today’s message calls us to move from information to true relationship with the Father who loved the Son before creation John 17:24. We’ll explore practical pathways to host His presence, be formed into Christlikeness, belong as family, and live a daily life of surrender and mission—because this next decade is all about keeping Jesus at the center.

So grab your Bible, your BTJ, or something to write on—and let’s step in together.

👇 In This Message:• Eternal life is knowing God, not passing a theology exam John 17:3• Why how you picture God shapes how you relate to Him Tozer• From informationship to intimacy: walking with Jesus daily• Mission: Practicing the Way—be with Him, become like Him, do what He did• Pursuit #1 – Presence of God: Hosting Him  impressing people (Rev. 3:20)• Pursuit #2 – Transformational Discipleship: Put off/put on Eph. 4:22–24; rejecting cultural Christianity• Pursuit #3 – Kingdom Community: Church as family Eph. 2:19; Acts 2:42–47; pray, show up, open your table, get in a group• Pursuit #4 – Sacrificial Mission: Daily cross-carrying (Luke 9:23), whole-life worship Rom. 12:1, surrender that finds life Matt. 16:25• Practical next steps: newsongpeople.com/pathway + the Pursuits Rally

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🕊️ Wherever you’re watching from—remember:Jesus is the center. His Presence is the prize. The best days are our next days. 🙌Subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages.Comment below if you need prayer—we’d love to connect with you.Share this with someone who needs to know: God is near, God is love, and He invites you to know Him.

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📍 Message 5 in the “Hearing God” Series📖 Key Text: John 10:27 – “My sheep hear My voice…”

Can you really hear God? And if you do… are you obeying?

In this powerful conclusion to our Hearing God series, Pastor Josh Blount shares one of the most important truths about spiritual life: obedience is the key that unlocks clarity. If you want to hear God more clearly, you have to start by doing what He’s already said.

From a plastic knife and a clogged bathroom sink to a church plant in Oklahoma City, this message is full of story, Scripture, and Spirit-led truth that will encourage you to trust, obey, and hear God in a fresh way.

🎯 Big Idea: “God speaks to be obeyed—obedience keeps the conversation (and the blessing) going.”

💬 What You’ll Learn in This Message:

• Why obedience is the key to hearing God again.

• How Jesus models what it means to live fully surrendered to the Father’s voice.

• The biblical pattern that shows hearing God isn’t for the elite—it’s for every sheep who follows the Shepherd.

• How God speaks uniquely to you based on how He designed you.

• What to do when you’ve stopped hearing God (spoiler: go back to the last thing He said).

• And yes… the legendary “hairball miracle.”

🗝️ “Revelation without obedience eventually becomes silence.” – Tim Keller🗝️ “The man who hears God but does not obey will soon not hear Him at all.” – A.W. Tozer

📌 Series Recap:

• Week 1: God still speaks — and friends talk.

• Week 2: Immerse yourself in the Word.

• Week 3: The Holy Spirit speaks peace.

• Week 4: Community helps you discern.

• Week 5 (This Message): Obedience keeps you in the conversation.

📖 Scriptures Referenced:John 10 · Genesis 2 · Exodus 19 · Isaiah 1 · Jeremiah 7 · Luke 11 · Matthew 7 · John 14 · James 1 · Revelation 3 · Philippians 2 · Hebrews 12 · Proverbs 3

👂 Are you hearing… but not obeying?Whether it’s in your finances, relationships, forgiveness, or calling—obedience opens your ears. And if you want to keep hearing God… just keep saying yes.

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"Hearing God" Series // Pastor Tonderai

God never designed us to hear His voice in isolation—He speaks in the context of community. From the Old Testament tabernacle, to Jesus dwelling among us, to the Spirit poured out in Acts, Scripture shows us a God who is deeply communal. In this message, Pastor Tonderai unpacks how hearing God is both a personal journey and a shared mission: we are equipped with His Spirit, responsible to speak His truth, and called to walk it out together in love and humility.

Discover practical ways to discern God’s voice through Scripture, prophecy, wisdom, and encouragement—while learning how to posture yourself in community with gentleness, boldness, and forgiveness. Because when we listen together, test together, and act together, we more clearly hear what God is saying to His Church.

Key Scriptures: Exodus 25:8, John 1:14, Acts 2, Ephesians 1:3, 2 Peter 1:3, Ezekiel 3, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 4, and more.

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In this message from our Hearing God series, guest speaker Rich Butler unpacks what it means to recognize and respond to God’s voice in everyday life. Drawing from passages like Hebrews 1:1–2, John 10:27, Colossians 3:15–16, and Hebrews 4:12, we’re reminded that God still speaks today—through His Word, His Spirit, and His peace. Just like the disciples who cast their nets at Jesus’ word (Luke 5:4–6), we are invited to trust, obey, and experience the fruit of hearing Him clearly.

Discover how to tune your heart to God’s leading, discern His guidance amid competing voices, and walk with confidence in His will.

Immersed in Scripture // Hearing God Series // Pastor Sarah Blount

Jesus didn’t just know Scripture—He lived it. Every word He spoke, every choice He made, every step He took flowed from deep communion with His Father. In this message, we’ll uncover Jesus’s daily rhythms for hearing God clearly—through prayer, Scripture immersion, and intentional time in God’s presence.

1. Immersion & Encounter
Purpose: Help members recognize the difference between reading for information vs. transformation.Leader Tips:

Ask for examples of times they’ve read Scripture and felt personally met by God.
Encourage them to be honest if Bible reading feels more like a checklist—this creates room for practical ideas.

Follow up with: What’s one change you could make to your approach this week to read expectantly?
2. Memorization & Meditation
Purpose: Help people reflect on which part of their engagement with Scripture is strong and which needs growth.Leader Tips:

Briefly explain each phrase from Kevin DeYoung:
_Submitting your will = Letting Scripture set your priorities.
_Committing your brain = Learning it deeply, understanding context.
_Humbling your heart = Being ready to obey even when it’s hard.
Ask them to pick one area to strengthen and share a practical step—e.g., choosing one verse to memorize this week.

3. Response & Supplication
Purpose: Connect Bible engagement to life application and prayer.Leader Tips:
Encourage them to think of even small ways Scripture has moved them to action—like a phone call, an apology, or a praise prayer.
Ask the group to commit to one specific response from their Bible reading this week.
Offer to follow up next time with a quick “How did it go?” so there’s gentle accountability.

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🎧 Hearing God – Friends Talk | New Song Church
📖 John 15 | John 10 | Romans 8 | Matthew 16 | John 5

What if the God of the universe still speaks—and not just generally, but specifically… to you?

In this powerful kickoff to our new series “Hearing God,” Pastor [Your Name] unpacks one of the most foundational and transformational truths in the Christian life: God still speaks, you can hear Him, and His voice will always sound like what He wrote.

Using John 15 as a starting point, this message explores three essential questions:

1. Does God still speak?
2. Can I hear Him?
3. What does He sound like?

Through Scripture, stories, and illustrations (including peanut butter sandwiches, radio signals, and even Shai Gilgeous-Alexander), we’re reminded that friendship with God means communication with God. He calls us friends… and friends talk.

🔑 Big Takeaways:

• Hearing God isn’t just for pastors, prophets, or super spiritual people. If you belong to Jesus—you’re His sheep, and Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice.”
• God’s voice will never contradict God’s Word. If what you're hearing doesn't sound like what He wrote—it's not Him.
• The Bible is the manual. The Spirit is the radio. The more rooted you are in Scripture, the more clearly you'll recognize the Shepherd's voice.

📖 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105
🗣 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” — John 10:27

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True and Better // A Better Brother
What if your story is tied to something greater than you imagined? This week, Pastor Ken Blount continues our True and Better series by diving into one of the most compelling lives in Scripture —Joseph. His dreams, betrayals, faithfulness, and eventual rise weren’t just moments in history… they were glimpses of something (or someone) greater to come. Could his story be a shadow of the Messiah? Could your story be part of something prophetic too?

Join us as we unpack what it means to have a God dream, walk through the waiting, and discover the beauty of Jesus as our true and better brother.

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Sermon Notes
1 Samuel 8:4-5

4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, 5 and said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.”

1 Samuel 8:7

And the Lord said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.

”Kingship” - A God-ordained position of leadership, authority, and servanthood under God himself.

"Anointing" - The act of applying oil to someone or something, symbolizing consecration, sanctification, or divine empowerment.

1 Samuel 13:13-14

“13 And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you. For now the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. 14 But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.”

1 Samuel 16:1

1 Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.”

1 Samuel 16:6…”Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him!”

1 Samuel 16:12

Now he was ruddy, with [f]bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!” 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.

Matthew 6:33

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

1. DAVID WAITED ON THE LORD

FIRST

1 Samuel 18:7

“..Saul has slain his thousands, but David his 10 thousands.”

1 Samuel 24:6

“And he says to his men, ‘The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lords anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.”

2. DAVID WAS OBEDIENT TO

GOD’S AUTHORITY

Matthew 25:1

“You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things” Gods not after your obedience to earn His love-Its about

responding to it.Disobedience doesn’t just break the rules, it breaks the relationship

1 Samuel 15:23

“Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also rejected you from being king.”

Malachi 3:6

“For I am the Lord, I do not change…”

1 Samuel 15:1-2

1 Samuel also said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of

the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he came up from Egypt. 3 Now go and attack Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and do not spare them.

1 Samuel 15:7-9

7 And Saul attacked the Amalekites, from Havilah all the way to Shur, which iseast of Egypt. 8 He also took Agag king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. 9 But Saul and the people spared Agag and the best of the sheep, the oxen, the fatlings, the lambs, and all that was good, and were unwilling to utterly destroy them. But everything despised and worthless, they utterly destroyed.

1 Samuel 15:21

21 But the people took of the plunder, sheep and oxen, the best of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice to the Lord your God in Gilgal.”

2 Samuel 24:10

10 And David’s heart condemned him after he had numbered the people. So David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done; but now, I pray, O Lord, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly.”

3. DAVID WAS REPENTANT

Repentance - Where our heart turns away from sin and turns toward God—a genuine sorrow, confession, and a desire to walk in obedience.

A. David valued relationship over reputation

B. David feared losing God’s presence

Psalm 51:11

“Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.”

C. David was tender toward conviction

“Conviction” is not condemnation-its correction wrapped in compassion.

Numbers 32:23

“and be sure your sin will find you out.”Numbers 32:23

James 5:16

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

Someone or something will sit on the throne of your life. The question is, who?

From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has always been to draw His people near through a priesthood rooted in holiness, service, and sacrifice. In this message, Pastor Tonderai Bassoppo-Moyo unpacks how humanity was first created to be priests—cultivating and guarding intimacy with God—and how that calling was distorted by sin.

But Jesus came as the True and Better Priest, not through human lineage or legal requirement, but by the power of an indestructible life. His priesthood fulfilled everything the old covenant could not, restoring access to God and reversing what Adam lost.

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A Better Prophet: Jeremiah was a type of Christ in that he underwent a death and resurrection when he was thrown into a pit and brought out. He was a Prophet of sorrow and acquainted with grief. Jesus is the Man of Sorrows and acquainted with grief who was thrown into the pit of God’s wrath and then brought out in the resurrection. As was true of Joseph and Isaiah before Him, the principle of sufferings and glory surround the stories of this prophet.

Forgiven, Raised, Alive Forever // Lifeblood // Week 9

Hey New Song—so glad you’re here with us today!
We’re wrapping up our Life Blood series by diving into the final line of the Apostles’ Creed:"I believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen."

Today’s message centers on the heart of our faith—the forgiveness of sins—and what it really means to live forgiven, walk in grace, and rest in the finished work of Jesus. We’re not just talking about a religious idea… we’re talking about soul-level freedom, shame-breaking truth, and the justice-loving, mercy-giving God who carried the weight we couldn’t.

🔥 From there, we look to the resurrection of the body—what it means to live with hope in a real, eternal, resurrected future. And we close by fixing our eyes on life everlasting—not just something that begins when we die, but something that starts when we believe.
So grab your Bible, your BTJ, or something to write on—and let’s go deep.

👇 In This Message:• Why sin is heavier than we admit• What real grace costs (and why it’s more than a free pass)• The reason Jesus had to die—it’s justice AND mercy• Why confession isn’t for shame—but for freedom• How to stop carrying what Jesus already paid for• Why the resurrection of Jesus guarantees yours• What it means to live for what lasts—starting now

💥 New Series Starts Next Week:While we’re on sabbatical, don’t miss next Sunday as we kick off TRUE & BETTER—a brand-new series all about seeing Jesus in the Old Testament like never before.

🕊️ Wherever you’re watching from—let this message remind you:You are forgiven, you are free, and the best is still to come. 🙌
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Welcome to Week 8 of our Life Blood series! 🙌

Today’s message takes a powerful turn—from the vertical (what we believe about God) to the horizontal (how we live with one another). We’re digging into the line from the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints.”

What does that actually mean?
Why does belonging matter just as much as believing?
And how do we live out the love of Jesus—not just in theory, but through deep, honest, Spirit-filled community?

In Matthew 22, Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God—and then added: “The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
But in Luke 10, He flips the script and shows us: the real question isn’t “Who is my neighbor?”—it’s “Will I be one?”

Because following Jesus was never meant to be a solo act.
We were made in the image of a relational God—formed for community, called to connection, and invited to build something sacred together.

So whether you’re exploring faith, new to church, or hungry for deeper spiritual friendships—this message is for you.

💬 Sermon in a Sentence:You weren’t just saved to believe—you were saved to belong.

📖 Key Texts: Matthew 22:36–40, Luke 10:25–37, Ephesians 2:21–22, Colossians 3:12–13, John 13:35

📌 Topics: Community, Church, Apostles’ Creed, Imago Dei, Friendship, Spiritual Family

The Holy Spirit // Lifeblood // Week 7
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer?
Is He just a force… or is He a person?

This week, Pastor Jackson Wilson dives deep into Scripture to discover how the Holy Spirit SEALS us, BAPTIZES us, and FILLS us — shaping us into the image of Christ and empowering us to live on mission. From the day of Pentecost to the life of Stephen to the teachings of Paul — the Spirit has always been God’s promised gift to His people, bringing assurance, proximity to Jesus, and supernatural power.

We also wrestle with this: Are we walking in the person and presence of the Spirit — or just in doctrine alone? As Charles Spurgeon said, "Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless."

Join us as we anchor this teaching in the Word — and learn how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live a life marked by love, truth, and the presence of Jesus.

📖 Scriptures explored:

Luke 24:44-49

Acts 2:1-4

Acts 8:4-24

Acts 6:3-5

Acts 7:54-60

Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30

2 Corinthians 1:21-22

1 Corinthians 12:13; 13:1-3

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What do we do with a line like this? “He shall come to judge the living and the dead.”It sounds intense. Maybe even scary. But what if it’s actually good news?

In this eye-opening sixth message of our Life Blood series, Pastor Josh Blount helps us reframe the return of Jesus—not as a threat, but as a promise. A promise that justice is coming. A promise that pain won’t last forever. A promise that our King is on His way.

From Acts 1 to Luke 21 to Revelation, this message walks through the signs of the times, the urgency of surrender, and the call to live with purpose. Jesus isn’t coming back to catch you slipping—He’s coming back to make all things right.

Whether you feel overwhelmed by the headlines, asleep in your calling, or just unsure where you stand with God—this message is a wake-up call to stand up, lift your head, and get about Jesus business.

🙌 Don’t live afraid. Don’t live asleep.👑 Jesus is coming. Are you ready?

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📖 Scripture: Acts 1, Matthew 24, Luke 21, Revelation 11 & 22, Ephesians 5, Colossians 2🧾 Creed Focus: He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

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Risen & Ascended: The Ongoing Ministry of Jesus | Sarah Blount
Why does the resurrection still matter today? What benefits are ours because Jesus is alive? And what does His ascension mean for our daily lives?
From the empty tomb to the throne of heaven, this message unpacks why Jesus’ victory over death is not just a past event—but our present hope and eternal future.

Discover why Jesus is not only the risen Savior but also our ever-present Advocate and the only High Priest we’ll ever need.

Message Notes:
Luke 24:1-9 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest.

Why does the resurrection matter to us?
What benefits are ours through a once-dead-but-now-alive Lord?

Christ’s resurrection means the death of Jesus was enough.
1 Corinthians 15:17 If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.

• If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then death has power over Him and defeated Him.

• If death has power over Jesus, He is not God.

• If Jesus is not God, He cannot offer a complete sacrifice for sins.

• If Jesus cannot offer a complete sacrifice for sins, our sins are not completely paid for before God.

• If my sins are not completely paid for before God, then I am still in my sins.

• Therefore, if Jesus is not risen, He is unable to save.

2. Christ’s resurrection gives us power for new life—right now.

Romans 6:5-11 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and we might no longer be enslaved to sin. For whoever has died is freed from sin. But if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. The death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

We are not just practicing the way of Jesus, but we are also participating in His death and resurrection.

Romans 8:11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you.

3. Christ’s resurrection guarantees our future resurrection.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

Luke 24:50-51 … and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.Luke 24:52 And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.
The GREAT JOY of the Ascension:

1. Jesus is not absent from us for even a moment.

John 16:7 It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you.

2. The ascension guarantees that our bodies will be in heaven.

Christ’s flesh in heaven is the pledge that ours will be there too.

Colossians 3:1–3 says So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

3. We have an advocate & intercessor in heaven

The cross was His sacrifice.
The resurrection was His victory.
The ascension is His ongoing ministry.Jesus, Our Only High Priest. (Heb. 7:27; 9:12, 25–26; 10:10–18).
Jesus died in our place, and He lives to pray for us.

1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;

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What really happened at the cross—and why does it matter for your Monday?

In this powerful fourth message of our Life Blood series, we walk deep into the heart of the gospel: the suffering, crucifixion, death, burial, and descent of Jesus. This isn’t just history—it’s your story. The cross isn’t something that just happened to Jesus. It’s something that happened because of us—and for us.

Pastor [Your Name] unpacks Matthew 27 and the Apostles’ Creed to show how Jesus didn’t just die for sin—He died for you. To reconcile. To restore. To make you whole. From the brutal reality of the crucifixion to the soul-thirst of spiritual separation, this message shows how Jesus went through hell so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re feeling broken, distant from God, or just going through the motions—this message is an invitation to receive what’s free, belong to what’s real, and let the gold of grace fill your deepest cracks.

🕊️ You are not beyond repair. You are not alone. You are not a stranger. You belong.
🙌 Don’t just hear the gospel—step into it.

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📖 Scripture: Matthew 27, Luke 23, John 19, Isaiah 52–53, 2 Corinthians 5:21
 🧾 Creed Focus: Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell.

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What do you know about what Christians actually believe? In this message, we dive into the foundational truths of the Christian faith, exploring the Apostles’ Creed and its powerful declaration that “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Learn what Scripture teaches about the Trinity and discover how the doctrine of God as Father shapes our identity, prayer, and daily lives.

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NOTES: 
We must continually revisit the core truths of our faith, for they are the lifeblood that nourishes our relationship with God. - Tozer

Knowing what we believe is how we suit up for battle. (Ephesians 6) 

We can’t afford silence. (Romans 10)

Belonging to the body of Christ requires belief in specific content. (Romans 10) 

What do you know about what Christians actually believe?

Creeds are not replacements for Scripture—they’re faithful reflections of it. They help guard the gospel, articulate truth, and pass the faith from generation to generation.

“Theologically hollow congregations and pastors may like to think they will bequeath a gospel legacy to the next generation, but the truth is we only pass on what is our passion. New converts and new kids won’t think and live and love like mature Christians, let alone be able to articulate the Christian story, if our beliefs rest in a statement of faith on the website, and not in our hearts.” - DeYoung

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth,And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.The third day He arose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic (universal) church, the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

I BELIEVE

The Christian understanding of faith includes both knowledge and conviction—the head and the heart working together.

Faith involves thinking, learning, and engaging our minds.

Conviction is what happens when the truth we know becomes truth we trust.

The object of our faith matters more than the strength of our faith. 

It’s not the strength of your faith that saves you. It’s the strength of your Savior.

I BELIEVE IN GOD

Christians believe in the eternal, triune God. One God in three persons.

The Trinity
    1.    There is only one God.
    2.    The Father is God.
    3.    The Son is God.
    4.    The Holy Spirit is God.
    5.    The Father is not the Son.
    6.    The Son is not the Holy Spirit.
    7.    The Holy Spirit is not the Father.

There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in essence, equal in power and glory.

1. There is only one God. (Deut 6:4, Isa 43:10, Mark 12:29)

2. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct persons. (Luke 3:22)

3. Each person is fully God. (1 Cor 8:6, 1 Pet 1:3, John 1:1, Titus 2:13, Heb 1:8, Acts 5:3-4)I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth

We are children of God, not by right of human birth but by the miracle of divine adoption. 

John 1:12-13 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. “Father” is the Christian name for God. – J.I. Packer

2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them.  

Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Behold, ponder, contemplate—be astonished, smitten and speechless “at the great love the Father has lavished on us. (1 John 3:1)

How can you apply the truth that God is your Father?
1. Pray like a child, not a performer.
2. Love the family you’ve been adopted into.
3. Start your day with the Trinity.

What do you believe about Jesus? In Week 2 of our Lifeblood series, we dive into the essential truths of our faith—truths that give life, strength, and purpose to our walk with God. This week, Pastor Sarah unpacks one powerful line from the Apostles’ Creed: “And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.”

Who is Jesus? He’s not just a good teacher or one of many spiritual options—He is the Christ, the Anointed One, the Son of the Living God, and the Lord over all. And if that’s true, it changes everything.

Discover how these foundational truths call us to real alignment, rooted belief, Kingdom community, and God-directed purpose. Jesus doesn’t just invite us to believe in Him—He calls us to follow Him with our whole lives.

Listen now and let these truths reshape how you think, live, and love.

Notes
“We must continually revisit the core truths of our faith, for they are the lifeblood that nourishes our relationship with God.” – A.W. Tozer

Lifeblood - The vital, sustaining force that gives something life, strength, and continuity; the essential element without which something cannot survive or thrive.

The Apostles’ Creed was created as a statement of faith, designed to give everyday followers of Jesus a way to know, remember, and confess the essentials of their faith.

The Apostles’ Creed was like the early church’s doctrinal backbone. In a time of persecution and doctrinal distortion, it was a stabilizing force. — Rick Renner

The Apotsles Creed points us to the good stuff—it leads us to Scripture. 

Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right. — Charles Spurgeon

1. JESUS IS THE CHRIST 
2. JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD
3. JESUS IS LORD  

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

1. JESUS IS THE CHRIST 
Matthew 16:16 “You are the Christ...”

“Christ”= Anointed One.

“Christ” - Greek word Christos - anointed by God as King 

Matthew 16:16 …the Son of the living God.”
2. JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD

You see Jesus didn’t need that title to make Him something He wasn’t. He didn’t need to be upgraded—He already was God. 

Jesus is not God like, He is God.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and  the Word was God.

Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

God came near.

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Jesus is God—and He moved toward us.

3. JESUS IS LORD 

If Jesus is Lord, His message demands more than agreement—it commands allegiance. 

Mathew 16:17 “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. Mathew 16:18 and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

The church doesn’t get built on a vague belief in God.

If He’s the Christ—then He’s the King.
If He’s the Son—then He’s divine.
And if He’s both of those… then He must be Lord!

Alignment
Belief
Community
Direction

A — Alignment

He gets to define the reality of how I live my life.

It’s whole-life realignment under His Lordship. 

Real freedom doesn’t come from the illusion of you having control—it comes from trusting the One who’s actually in control.

B — Belief
Everyone on the planet believes something about Jesus.

Jesus didn’t present Himself as one option among many—He made it clear: He is the way.

It’s not, “What do people say?” But, “Who do you say I am?” 

C — Community

To belong to Christ is to belong to His Body… To be united with Him is to be united with His Church.

Romans 12:5 So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

We don’t build walls to keep the world out—we break them down to bring the Gospel in. 

D — Direction

He’s not just our example. He’s our compass. He doesn’t just inspire us—He directs us.

John 10:10 I have come that you might have life—and have it to the full. 

You’re not good enough to save yourself, and you’re not too far gone for God to save you.

God the Father // Lifeblood // Week 1
What do you know about what Christians actually believe? In this message, we dive into the foundational truths of the Christian faith, exploring the Apostles’ Creed and its powerful declaration that “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” Learn what Scripture teaches about the Trinity and discover how the doctrine of God as Father shapes our identity, prayer, and daily lives.

Message Notes: 
We must continually revisit the core truths of our faith, for they are the lifeblood that nourishes our relationship with God. - Tozer

Knowing what we believe is how we suit up for battle. (Ephesians 6) 

We can’t afford silence. (Romans 10)

Belonging to the body of Christ requires belief in specific content. (Romans 10) 

What do you know about what Christians actually believe?

Creeds are not replacements for Scripture—they’re faithful reflections of it. They help guard the gospel, articulate truth, and pass the faith from generation to generation.

“Theologically hollow congregations and pastors may like to think they will bequeath a gospel legacy to the next generation, but the truth is we only pass on what is our passion. New converts and new kids won’t think and live and love like mature Christians, let alone be able to articulate the Christian story, if our beliefs rest in a statement of faith on the website, and not in our hearts.” - DeYoung

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth,And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:who was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.The third day He arose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic (universal) church, the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.

I BELIEVE

The Christian understanding of faith includes both knowledge and conviction—the head and the heart working together.

Faith involves thinking, learning, and engaging our minds.

Conviction is what happens when the truth we know becomes truth we trust.

The object of our faith matters more than the strength of our faith. 

It’s not the strength of your faith that saves you. It’s the strength of your Savior.

I BELIEVE IN GOD

Christians believe in the eternal, triune God. One God in three persons.

The Trinity
    1.    There is only one God.
    2.    The Father is God.
    3.    The Son is God.
    4.    The Holy Spirit is God.
    5.    The Father is not the Son.
    6.    The Son is not the Holy Spirit.
    7.    The Holy Spirit is not the Father.

There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in essence, equal in power and glory.

1. There is only one God. (Deut 6:4, Isa 43:10, Mark 12:29)

2. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct persons. (Luke 3:22)

3. Each person is fully God. (1 Cor 8:6, 1 Pet 1:3, John 1:1, Titus 2:13, Heb 1:8, Acts 5:3-4)I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth

We are children of God, not by right of human birth but by the miracle of divine adoption. 

John 1:12-13 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. “Father” is the Christian name for God. – J.I. Packer

2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them.  

Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Behold, ponder, contemplate—be astonished, smitten and speechless “at the great love the Father has lavished on us. (1 John 3:1)

How can you apply the truth that God is your Father?
1. Pray like a child, not a performer.
2. Love the family you’ve been adopted into.
3. Start your day with the Trinity.

1. The Original Design
    A. AdamandEvehadconnectionwithGod,withoneanother,freetotakedominion 
2. and be fruitful and enjoy. They weren’t afraid and they weren’t ashamed. They weren’t self-aware. 
3. Problem of sin
    A. Genesis3:16 

1. “To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you.”” 

B. Rule Over
1. Have dominion, have power over 

C. Desire 

1. Təšûqâ - teeshookaw 
2. a) Desire, longing, craving 
3. Wordusedonly2othertimes a) Gen 4:7 
4. (1) "If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire [is] for you, but you should rule over it." 
5. Desirehasbeenmisdirected-thisisidolatry 
6. Divine Solution
    A. The Divine solution to the problem of Genesis 3:16 = John 3:16 B. 1John 4:10 
7. 1. Inthisislove,notthatwelovedGod,butthatHelovedusandsent His Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins. 
8. C. Jesus - the manifestation of the desire of God toward us 1. SongofSolomon7:10 
9. a) I [am] my beloved's, And his desire [is] toward me. 
10. A Case Study–what does God desire? A. John 4 
11. B. He is seeking worshippers 
12. Desperate women - no need to play hard to get with Him A. Throw yourself at Jesus 
13. B. Be codependent with Him C. Be insecure without Him 

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Philippians 1:21
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

As the body is nourished by food, so the soul is nourished by people.
John Ortberg

You Need Friends

When God saves us, He saves us into His family.

Philippians 1:27
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel Paul says, you gotta live this life side by side with other people.

Friendships are central to living a life worthy of the gospel.

#1 God Uses Friendships To Help Us Experience and Extend His Grace

Grace is the unmerited, undeserved, unearned kindness and favor of God.

The win for us in relationships, in friendships, is being an image of the grace of God to someone else.

We are to image the unmerited, undeserved, unearned kindness and favor of God to the world.

Genuine - gnēsiōs = Sincerely
To regard their interests with a sincere tenderness and concern.

Timothy and Epaphroditus are living lives that image the life of Jesus well.

To save us, Jesus served us.

Philippians 2:25
I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.

Very often, when we’re in need and asking God for a gift to help us, the gift God sends is in the form of a friend.

Philippians 2:29
So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy,

Are you receiving the grace gifts of the friends God has placed around you?

"As a rough rule of thumb, if you belong to no groups but you decide to join one, you cut your risk of dying over the next year in half."

You Need Friends

God is still accepting friend requests; how about you? 

If you want to have great friends, be a great friend.

#2 God Uses Friendships To Spread The Gospel

Philippians 2:25
my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier,

Gospel is = “The Kingdom is here now”

The mission of the Gospel is to bring people into the Kingdom now.

Friendships are central to living a life worthy of the gospel.

Philippians 2:30
He almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.``

Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel.

Acts 28:30-31
He lived there two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

Jesus' gospel is simply this: the kingdom of God has now, through Jesus, become available for ordinary human beings to live in. It's here. Now. You can live in it if you want to. God is present here and now. God is acting. You can revise your plans for living around this cosmic opportunity to daily experience God's favor and power.
John Ortberg

'Gospel' is the announcement that everything has changed in the coming of Jesus and it leads us to a new kind of living. It is a kingdom of God lifestyle with allegiance to a King as the ultimate restorer.
N.T. Wright

God is becoming King, and he is doing it through Jesus! And therefore, phew! God's justice, God's peace, God's world is going to be renewed.
N.T. Wright

In God’s kingdom, everything is exactly how God wants it to be.

Through the cross, there is forgiveness of sin, restoration of God's image, and restoration of our heavenly vocation to fill and subdue the earth. 

The kingdom of God has become available to you through Jesus, so whatever happens, keep living your lives based on the reality of the greatest announcement of all time. 

A life formed with the gospel in mind is a life dripping with humility. 

Humility: renouncing self-centered pursuits, actively regarding others in the best light possible, paying attention to the concerns and interests of others.

To live a life in a manner worthy of the gospel, we need to be people whose hearts and minds are directed away from self and toward others in the practice of attentive, humble service.

Philippians 2:6-11
Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Blessed be his name, he stoops, and stoops, and stoops, and when he reaches our level and becomes man, he stoops, and stoops & stoops, lower and deeper yet.
Spurgeon 

No one ever humbled himself more than Jesus. No one ever started so high, and no one ever descended so low. No one has ever given up as much as Jesus gave up.

How to cultivate a humble heart:

1 - Calculate One Another.

Count = To Calculate 

(+) Needs Of Others
(-) Your Personal Interest
= What Would Benefit Others

2 - Concern Yourself With Small Things.

Ministry of the Small Things (The Little Way) = Unrecognized Conquests Over Selfishness.

3 - Cooperate with God.

Sanctification is the lifelong process of pursuing holiness—the process of God's continuing work in his beloved. 

Sanctification is working out what God has worked in. 

Grace is opposed to EARNING. Grace is not opposed to EFFORT.

Philippians 2:14-15
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world