https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/Sermons from New City Fellowship, cross-cultural church in the Glenwood neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.: Chris BlackmanenSun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100https://ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/yash/media/itunes/NCF_Logo_for_Youtube_Podcast.pnghttps://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/New City Fellowshiiphttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-city-fellowship-chattanooga/id1671075327SermonsNew City Fellowshiipinfo@newcityfellowship.comnohttps://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/99874/Chris BlackmanSun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/99874/38:42Chris Blackman<p>Priceless</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Miscellaneous</p><p><strong>Preacher: </strong>Chris Blackman</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong>Date:</strong> 16th August 2026</p><p><strong>Passage: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A44-46&amp;version=ESV">Matthew 13:44-46</a></p><p>-------------------</p><p>Every human heart is searching for something. Jesus, in Matthew 13:44-46, tells two parables about men who discover extraordinary treasure and joyfully give up everything to obtain it. These stories reveal that what we have been searching for all along is found in Him. Sin distorts our search, turning us toward envy and the pursuit of more, but Christ is the treasure that actually satisfies. Following Jesus costs everything, yet those who make that exchange discover it is the greatest bargain ever offered. Finding Him does not diminish the good things in life. It makes them richer. He is not a small addition to your life. He is a life-encompassing prize worth surrendering everything to have.</p> https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/84193/Chris BlackmanSun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://sermons.newcityfellowship.com/sermons/84193/46:33Chris Blackman<p>What is Important to Jesus</p><p><strong>Series: </strong>Miscellaneous</p><p><strong>Preacher: </strong>Chris Blackman</p><p><strong>Sunday Morning</strong></p><p><strong>Date:</strong> 4th January 2026</p><p><strong>Passage: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+12%3A28-34&amp;version=ESV">Mark 12:28-34</a></p><p>-------------------</p><p>When asked about the most important commandment, Jesus emphasized loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. These aren't just suggestions but define everything else in Scripture. The challenge is that we naturally love the wrong things due to our sinful nature. However, God demonstrated His perfect love by sending Jesus to die for us while we were still sinners. Understanding this unconditional love transforms how we love others, enabling us to see their highest possibilities and love sacrificially, creating ripple effects that transform entire communities.</p>