Fear
He(Jesus) said to his disciples, ‘why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’ (Mark 4:40).
Fear is all too much with us these days. We are afraid for another terrorist attack, we fear for the economy, for our jobs, and our ability to stay out or get out of debt. With [...]
NCCN,11:00AM, 07/02/06,Ps 89:1-13; Mark 4: 33-41
INTRODUCTION: It is hard to imagine a time like the present. Storms and fires are ravishing the country, there is political upheaval, there is economic upheaval, i.e. gas prices, and lack of good jobs. There is the war, the cost of it all, the national debt, and there is [...]
Seeing and Hearing
The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand (Luke 8: 10; Isa. 6: 8-10)”.
The parable of the Sower is a comparison of seeing and hearing [...]
NCCN,11:00 AM, 06/25/06, Isaiah 6:6-10; Luke 8:4-18
INTRODUCTION: Parables are not new to scripture but Jesus is the only one in the New Testament who uses them as a teaching tool. The meaning of the Greek word is to “throw along side” it means to compare two things or situations in order to teach or [...]
June 25, 2006, Welcome to New Community. We’re so glad you’re here today! Stay for coffee and fellowship after the service. We trust that God will join us and fill us with his Spirit.
Theme: Understanding and applying God’s Word
* Call to worship, please stand if you are able.
* God’s Call: Ps.115: 1-9 (p [...]