New City Fellowship - Chattanooga: Miscellaneous

Set Apart Before You Were Born

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Set Apart Before You Were Born

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 29th March 2026

Passage: Galatians 1:11-24

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Paul's conversion story in Galatians 1:11-24 reveals a powerful truth about finding our identity in the right source. Paul emphasizes that the gospel came directly from Jesus Christ, not from human wisdom or approval. Before his conversion, Paul was trapped in the cycle of religious performance and competitive advancement, using his achievements to define his worth. Jesus lived differently - in perfect union with the Father, never falling into the trap of finding identity through accomplishments. Through Christ's finished work on the cross, we can trade self-promotion for rest, knowing our worth comes from God's approval rather than our performance.

Day By Day With Jesus

Jimmy Davis — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Day By Day With Jesus

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Jimmy Davis

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd March 2026

Passage: Psalm 66:19-20

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Life often presents us with overwhelming burdens that feel impossible to carry alone. Psalm 68:19 promises that God daily bears us up, providing strength one day at a time rather than expecting us to handle all future troubles at once. Jesus, who has all authority and power, is both able and willing to carry our burdens because He experienced human suffering firsthand and bore our greatest burden of sin on the cross. We can experience His daily strength by blessing Him for what He's done, asking Him to bear us up through prayer, and reaching out to our community of believers who help carry one another's burdens.

No Other Gospel

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

No Other Gospel

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd February 2026

Passage: Galatians 1:1-10

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The question of whether we can add anything to God's grace while maintaining the true gospel has challenged the church since its beginning. Paul addressed this issue when false teachers in Galatia began requiring circumcision in addition to faith in Christ for salvation. These Judaizers created a deadly formula: Christ's sacrifice plus circumcision equals right standing with God.

This same pattern appears in modern distortions of the gospel. The prosperity gospel adds material blessings to grace, suggesting that health and wealth indicate God's favor. Approval-based Christianity seeks to modify biblical teaching to avoid offense and gain human acceptance. Cultural Christianity makes political or cultural alignment as important as faith in Christ. Each distortion stems from our sinful nature finding God's free grace insufficient - we want to be in control and earn approval through our efforts.

Paul's solution remains unchanged: Jesus gave Himself as a complete and sufficient sacrifice that cannot be supplemented. His perfect life, substitutionary death, and resurrection secured our justification by faith alone. Good works follow salvation as expressions of gratitude, not as requirements for earning God's favor. The gospel produces freedom, humility, and love while protecting against legalism and self-righteousness.

An Ardent Desire To Know Christ

Charlie Davidson — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

An Ardent Desire To Know Christ

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Charlie Davidson

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th January 2026

Passage: Philippians 3:1-16

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The Christian journey often feels counterintuitive to our natural desires for comfort and self-preservation. When Jesus commanded His disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him, these words challenged everything we instinctively want to do. However, Paul's experience in Philippians 3 demonstrates that these seemingly harsh commands actually lead to the greatest treasure possible: knowing Christ intimately.Paul had every reason to boast in human achievements. His religious credentials were impeccable - circumcised on the eighth day, from the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee, zealous enough to persecute the church, and blameless under the law. Yet he counted all these accomplishments as rubbish compared to knowing Christ. This wasn't mere religious rhetoric; Paul used a word that essentially means garbage or waste, emphasizing the worthlessness of earthly achievements when compared to the infinite value of knowing Christ.True knowledge of God is experiential rather than merely intellectual. It involves following Christ daily, not just learning about Him academically. This intimate relationship should become so consuming that our selfish desires are swallowed up in one overwhelming passion: to know Him more. The journey requires community with other believers, as we cannot know Christ fully in isolation. Through relationships involving love, forgiveness, comfort, and generosity, we experience Christ more deeply in our daily lives. While our desire to know Christ may fluctuate, it's not our strength that sustains us but God's grace working within us.

What is Important to Jesus

Chris Blackman — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

What is Important to Jesus

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Chris Blackman

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th January 2026

Passage: Mark 12:28-34

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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.

Rescue

Dr. Norberto Quesada — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Rescue

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Norberto Quesada

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd November 2025

Passage: Romans 5:1-3

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The concept of biblical justification represents one of the most profound truths in Scripture, extending far beyond simple excuses to encompass God's complete legal exoneration of our transgressions through Christ. This divine solution addresses the fundamental problem that originated in the Garden of Eden, where Adam's broken covenant with God introduced sin and death into the world. The ongoing effects of this tragedy manifest in every disaster, difficulty, and broken system we witness today, creating problems that no government or human institution can ultimately resolve.God's response to humanity's predicament reveals His extraordinary love - what could be called His obsession with rescuing broken people who cannot save themselves. The only solution to our sin problem required God to place His wrath on His Son rather than on us, creating unprecedented access to divine grace. This access is universal, available to every person regardless of their background, status, or circumstances. Through justification by faith, believers experience both present security and future hope, living in the reality that their spiritual debt has been completely covered.The practical implications of this truth are transformative. Rather than attempting to earn God's approval through good works or fearing the loss of His love through mistakes, justified believers can live with confidence in their direct access to the throne of grace. This understanding challenges us to stop seeking solutions in broken worldly systems and instead embrace the complete forgiveness and acceptance that comes through Christ's finished work on the cross.

The Gospel Will Be Proclaimed

Charlie Davidson — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Gospel Will Be Proclaimed

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Charlie Davidson

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th October 2025

Passage: Matthew 24:3-14

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The gospel of the kingdom is good news, not good advice - it announces what God has done for us through Jesus Christ rather than telling us what we must do. This message transforms us into people who are forgiven, redeemed, acceptable, and unconditionally loved by God. Jesus promises this gospel will reach every nation before his return, and believers are called to participate in this divine mission. Whether through going overseas, supporting missionaries, or sharing locally, every Christian has a role in spreading this life-changing message. The urgency comes from not knowing when Christ will return, making it essential that we actively participate in God's plan to reach the world.

How to Take Your Stand

John Smed — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100

How to Take Your Stand

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: John Smed

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th October 2025

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-21

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The Christian life is a constant spiritual battle that can only be lived supernaturally, through God's power rather than our natural strength. We face warfare on three fronts: the world's opposition to God, battles within the church including false teaching and division, and the internal struggle against our own sinful nature. To stand strong, believers must publicly affirm their faith, rely on Christ's victory as their foundation, and hold fast to their faith even when attacked by doubt, fear, or suffering. Though we face an organized spiritual opposition with strategy and purpose, we need not fear because Jesus has already defeated Satan and continues to build His church worldwide.

Built for the Battle: God's Strategy for Victory”

Michael Tolliver — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Built for the Battle: God's Strategy for Victory”

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Michael Tolliver

Sunday Morning

Date: 28th September 2025

Passage: Ephesians 6:10-18

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Spiritual warfare is a genuine battle occurring daily in our lives—affecting our relationships, mental health, finances, and purpose. In Ephesians 6, Paul reveals that our struggle isn't against people but against spiritual forces of evil. The discouragement, addiction, anger, and division we experience often stem from this cosmic conflict. Discernment becomes crucial in this battle, helping us address root causes rather than merely treating symptoms.God provides specific armor for this warfare: the belt of truth (God's absolute standard and integrity), the breastplate of righteousness (Christ's righteousness imputed to us), shoes of peace (stability amid chaos), the shield of faith (trusting God despite circumstances), the helmet of salvation (protecting our minds), and the sword of the Spirit (God's Word). The first three pieces represent our daily spiritual uniform, while the latter three are weapons ready for deployment. Prayer activates this armor, connecting us to divine power. Victory comes not through fighting in our own strength but by being strong in God's might, recognizing that while the battle is real, our triumph in Christ is assured.

The Steadfast Love of the Lord

Charlie Davidson — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

The Steadfast Love of the Lord

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Charlie Davidson

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th August 2025

Passages:

Psalm 107:1-32
Psalm 107:43

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Psalm 107 powerfully illustrates God's steadfast love through four vivid scenarios of distress and deliverance. This loyal, unfailing kindness appears as a theme throughout Scripture, mentioned about 250 times in the Old Testament. It represents God's covenant love that endures regardless of circumstances and is not based on human worthiness.The psalm presents four different situations: people wandering in desert places, those sitting in darkness due to rebellion, those sick because of their foolishness, and sailors caught in terrifying storms. In each case, we see the same pattern: people experience distress, they cry out to God, He delivers them, and they respond with thanksgiving. Some suffering comes from living in a fallen world, while other distress results directly from rebellion against God, yet God's steadfast love responds to all who cry out.The ultimate demonstration of God's steadfast love is found at the cross, where Jesus was forsaken so that we might experience God's steadfast love forever. Our appropriate response to such love includes repentance, thanksgiving, and intentional reflection on God's goodness. Whatever desert, prison, sickness, or storm we face, His love remains constant—not because of our worthiness, but because of His faithful character.

Your Troubles and God's Global Purpose

mcl — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Your Troubles and God's Global Purpose

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: mcl

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd August 2025

Passage: Psalm 86:1-17

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Psalm 86 presents David's heartfelt cry to God during a time when ruthless men sought his life. Throughout his fifteen petitions, David reveals a profound understanding that transcends his immediate circumstances - God's ultimate purpose is to make His name great and spread His glory to all peoples of the world. This isn't a peripheral theme but the central narrative of Scripture and the answer to why we exist on this planet.When facing troubles, we often seek God's help for self-centered reasons, forgetting His passion for all nations. We become distracted by idols like self-glory, nationalism, or the pursuit of comfort. Jesus, however, perfectly modeled God's purpose by consistently glorifying His Father. From His childhood in the temple to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross, Jesus never saw His life as a self-contained story but as part of God's grand narrative. The cross became the ultimate display of God's glory as Jesus took the penalty for our glory-stealing sin.Through our union with Christ, we can now participate in God's purpose even amid suffering. Like Paul and Silas who sang praises after being beaten and imprisoned, we can allow God's glory to be revealed through our difficulties. The Holy Spirit empowers us to bear fruit that brings glory to God, turning our personal struggles into opportunities for God's name to be magnified among all peoples.

Noble Things

Dr. Oliver Trimiew — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Noble Things

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Oliver Trimiew

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th July 2025

Passage: Isaiah 32:1-8

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Isaiah 32:1-8 presents a powerful vision of righteous leadership in troubled times. True leaders provide shelter, protection, hope, and stability for those they serve. In contrast, false leaders—fools and scoundrels—speak folly, practice unrighteousness, and neglect the vulnerable. Noble people plan noble things and stand firmly on them despite opposition. This ancient wisdom remains relevant today, challenging us to pursue genuine nobility in our homes, workplaces, churches, and communities through generous, truthful, and godly actions that reflect the character of our King.

Bear With Me

Wy Plummer — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Bear With Me

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Wy Plummer

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th July 2025

Passage: Colossians 3:12-14

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In a sermon on Colossians 3:12-14, Rev. Wy Plummer emphasizes that Christians are called to "put on" virtues like compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, with love binding them all together. He defines bearing with one another as staying committed in difficult relationships, absorbing discomfort without retaliation, and carrying each other's burdens.

The sermon highlights that we bear with others because Christ continually bears with us, forgiving our ongoing weaknesses and failures. This forgiveness, a command not a suggestion, demonstrates the immense mercy we've received from God. Ultimately, this Christ-like endurance and love serves as a powerful witness to the world, revealing the reality of the gospel. Plummer concludes by urging listeners to actively pray for change, confess their struggles, and stay rooted in God's Word to cultivate this essential Christian practice.

Jacob’s Ladder

Russ Whitfield — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Jacob’s Ladder

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Russ Whitfield

Sunday Morning

Date: 29th June 2025

Passage: Genesis 28:10-22

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Jacob's story in Genesis 28 demonstrates how God meets us in unexpected places and circumstances. After manipulating his way through life, Jacob found himself fleeing from his brother Esau, alone and afraid in the wilderness. It was precisely in this moment of vulnerability—when all his control mechanisms had failed—that God revealed Himself through a dream of a ladder with angels ascending and descending between heaven and earth.This encounter transformed Jacob's understanding of God from a distant deity to a personal presence. The story challenges our assumptions about where God works, reminding us that He often appears in ordinary places, during family crises, in loneliness, and amid the consequences of our own poor decisions. Jesus later identified Himself as the fulfillment of Jacob's ladder in John 1, showing that He is God's ultimate connection between heaven and earth. Rather than us climbing up to God, Jesus descended to us, bridging the gap and making any place in our lives a potential portal for divine encounter.

Before I Formed You

Rick Phillips — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Before I Formed You

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Rick Phillips

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd June 2025

Passage: Jeremiah 1:4-10

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The story of Jeremiah's calling reveals profound truths about God's sovereignty and our purpose. Before Jeremiah was formed in the womb, God knew him personally, consecrated him, and appointed him as a prophet. This wasn't based on Jeremiah's qualifications but on God's eternal plan. This truth extends to all believers - God has known us from eternity past, and His love was set on us before we even existed.To be consecrated means to be set apart for God's purposes, living not on our own terms but on His. Every Christian has been called to a consecrated life with specific work prepared for them. The path to discovering this purpose often begins simply by serving faithfully, allowing God to reveal our calling through His providence. When we feel inadequate like Jeremiah did, God reminds us that what matters is not our ability but His faithfulness and power. He equips us with His presence and His words, promising to be with us through difficulties. Our mission includes both confronting sin and proclaiming grace - speaking God's truth with courage and love in a generation that desperately needs Jesus.

Living for God's Approval in a World Obsessed with "Likes"

Wy Plummer — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Living for God's Approval in a World Obsessed with "Likes"

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Wy Plummer

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th June 2025

Passage: Proverbs 29:25

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In a world obsessed with social validation, we often fall into the trap of fearing human opinion more than God's judgment. This fear, as Proverbs 29:25 warns, is a dangerous snare that ensnared even biblical figures like King Saul and the Apostle Peter. Our longing for approval stems from spiritual emptiness, shame, fear of rejection, and cultural conditioning. True freedom comes from trusting God's verdict above all others, as Paul demonstrated when he said he cared little about human judgment. By recentering our identity in Christ, rejecting self-condemnation, and fixing our eyes on Jesus, we can escape the approval trap and find safety in living for an audience of One.

Recipe for a Peace-Loving Church

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Recipe for a Peace-Loving Church

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th May 2025

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35

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The parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18:21-35 provides profound insights into the nature and importance of forgiveness within the church community. True forgiveness must emerge from the heart, characterized by humility, gentleness, and patience. It should be unlimited and unconditional, as Jesus illustrated when instructing Peter to forgive seventy-seven times.Unforgiveness acts as a spiritual poison, creating a false sense of power while simultaneously damaging both the unforgiver and the unforgiven. It accumulates like calcium around our hearts, potentially leading to spiritual cardiac arrest and severely impacting our relationship with God and others. The four gospel promises of forgiveness provide practical guidance: not dwelling on the incident, not using it against others, not discussing it with third parties, and not allowing it to hinder relationships. Building a culture of peace requires every member's active participation, commitment to biblical principles, and dependence on Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Better to Know God than to Know Why

Wy Plummer — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Better to Know God than to Know Why

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Wy Plummer

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th March 2025

Passage: Job 1:1-42:17

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Life's hardest moments often leave us questioning why, much like Job who lost everything yet maintained his integrity. When God finally responded to Job, He didn't provide explanations but instead revealed His majesty and wisdom. This teaches us that knowing God intimately is more valuable than understanding why things happen. Through trials, we're invited to seek God Himself rather than just answers, trust His character, and find rest in Christ who faced the ultimate why on the cross.

Carrier

Howard Brown — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Carrier

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Howard Brown

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd March 2025

Passage: Mark 2:1-12

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The account of four friends carrying a paralyzed man to Jesus illustrates the powerful intersection of faith, friendship, and determination. When faced with overwhelming crowds blocking their access to Jesus, these friends refused to give up. Instead, they took the extraordinary step of creating an opening in the roof to lower their friend down to where Jesus was teaching. Their actions demonstrate the lengths true friends will go to help someone in need reach healing and transformation.This story challenges us to examine both our willingness to help carry others and our openness to being carried when we need support. It reminds us that we all experience times of paralysis - whether physical, emotional, or spiritual - when we need others to help us move forward. The unexpected response of Jesus, addressing the man's spiritual needs before his physical healing, teaches us about God's priorities and the comprehensive nature of divine restoration. This narrative calls us to build authentic communities where burden-bearing is mutual and where we trust God's timing and methods in our journey toward wholeness.

Firm or Flimsy?

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Firm or Flimsy?

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th February 2025

Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

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The foundation of Christian faith must be built on a true understanding of God as revealed in Scripture, not personal preferences or cultural interpretations. While salvation comes through faith alone, the quality of our faith is demonstrated through our works - whether they are firm like gold and silver, or flimsy like wood and hay. All these works will ultimately be tested to reveal their true nature.God's grace plays a central role, not just in salvation but in sustaining our daily existence. This profound truth should lead believers to genuine reverence, regular repentance, and humble dependence on God. In authentic Christian community, this manifests through devotion to biblical teaching, genuine fellowship, shared meals, committed prayer, and intentional discipleship. The world needs to see Christianity built on firm foundations, displaying beauty and love even amid brokenness.

The Good Life

Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Good Life

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th January 2025

Passage: John 10:9-11

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In a world that equates the good life with wealth, fame, and material success, Jesus offers a radically different perspective on true abundance. As both the door and good shepherd, He provides security, freedom from fear, and genuine contentment regardless of circumstances. Like sheep needing guidance, humans require spiritual direction to avoid being led astray by false teachings and cultural pressures. True abundance transcends material wealth, creating authentic community and lasting spiritual satisfaction that isn't dependent on external circumstances.

Blessed is the One Who Knows They're a Sinner

Wy Plummer — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Blessed is the One Who Knows They're a Sinner

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Wy Plummer

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th January 2025

Passage: Psalm 32:1-11

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True joy and blessing come through honest confession and receiving God's forgiveness. Psalm 32 reveals how unconfessed sin can devastate us physically, emotionally, and spiritually, while confession brings freedom and restoration. David's experience teaches that God responds to our confession with complete forgiveness, covering our sins, and choosing not to count them against us. This transformative process begins with acknowledging our sins and ends with experiencing the deep joy of being right with God.

The Conversation of Corporate Worship

Jeff Rakes — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

The Conversation of Corporate Worship

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Jeff Rakes

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd November 2024

Passage: Isaiah 6:1-8

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Worship is more than a checklist of activities; it's a dynamic conversation with God and each other. This involves listening to His Word, responding in prayer, and singing praises. Worship is a two-way street where God speaks to us, and we respond to Him. Engaging with our church family through singing, encouragement, and sharing testimonies strengthens our faith and builds unity within the congregation. Biblical examples such as Isaiah's vision and the Psalms highlight worship as a relational dialogue. To enhance your worship experience, be an active participant, focus on relationships over rituals, and respond authentically to the different elements of the service. Reflect on how you can engage more deeply in worship and grow in your relationship with God and your church family.

Confident, Joyous, Resilient Faith

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Confident, Joyous, Resilient Faith

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 29th September 2024

Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25

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Hebrews 10:19-25 provides profound insights into maintaining a confident, joyous, and resilient faith amidst life's uncertainties. The passage emphasizes the superiority of Christ, whose sacrifice offers us a new and living way to access God's presence. We are encouraged to draw near to God with sincere hearts, not out of ritual but with genuine faith and gratitude. This bold confidence is rooted in what Christ has done for us, allowing us to approach God at any time for grace and mercy. Additionally, we are called to hold fast to our hope in Christ, a confident expectation based on God's promises, and to stir one another up toward love and good deeds. Regular fellowship and community support are crucial for maintaining a resilient faith. This week, let's draw near to God, hold fast to our hope, and encourage others in our community, living out these truths in our daily lives.

Union With Christ

Ronnie Perry — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Union With Christ

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Ronnie Perry

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th August 2024

Passage: John 15:1-8

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This message introduces the Gospel of John, chapter 15, focusing on the analogy of the true vine and the branches. Topics include abiding in Jesus, personal growth, dependence on God, unity among believers, aligning prayers with God's promises, and the need to bear fruit in life.

Be Still

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Be Still

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th August 2024

Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

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The sermon centers on the biblical story of Hannah, underscoring the significance of faith, trust in God's providence, and the stewardship of His gifts. It emphasizes the concept of childlike faith in and surrender to God's wisdom and control.

Judging Rightly

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Judging Rightly

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st July 2024

Passage: Luke 7:36-50

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This message revolves around Jesus' encounter with a sinful woman, where he teaches about forgiveness and grace. The woman expresses her gratitude to Jesus, while Simon the Pharisee fails to understand the depth of forgiveness. Jesus uses a parable to emphasize the need for humility and dependence on God's grace. This understanding leads to compassion, joy, and a life of obedience. The narrative also explores the concept of debt paid in full and the cost of Jesus' sacrifice.

Apprenticing the Person of Jesus

Robert Row — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Apprenticing the Person of Jesus

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Robert Row

Sunday Morning

Date: 14th July 2024

Passage: Luke 7:11-17

Blessed to Be a Blessing

Jeff Rakes — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Blessed to Be a Blessing

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Jeff Rakes

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th June 2024

Passage: Genesis 12:1-2

My Grace is Enough For You

Dan Herron — Sun, 19 May 2024 10:00:00 +0100

My Grace is Enough For You

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dan Herron

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th May 2024

Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

God Has Done It

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

God Has Done It

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th March 2024

Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Taking Grace for Granted

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Taking Grace for Granted

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 28th January 2024

Passage: Isaiah 55:1-11

Drawing Near to God Wisely

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Drawing Near to God Wisely

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st January 2024

Stewards of God's Mysterious Grace

Chris Hatch — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Stewards of God's Mysterious Grace

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Chris Hatch

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th October 2023

Passage: Ephesians 3:7-13

A New Beginning

Chris Blackmon — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100

A New Beginning

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Chris Blackmon

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th October 2023

Passage: Exodus 12:1-13

Trusting God's Goodness in Adversity

New City Fellowship — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Trusting God's Goodness in Adversity

Series: Miscellaneous

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st October 2023

Passage: Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14

United For Maturity And Service

Titus Baraka — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0100

United For Maturity And Service

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Titus Baraka

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th August 2023

Passage: Ephesians 4:10-16

Don't Sacrifice the Permanent on the Altar of the Temporary

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Don't Sacrifice the Permanent on the Altar of the Temporary

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th August 2023

Passage: Mark 10:10-31

True Wisdom's Benefits

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0100

True Wisdom's Benefits

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th July 2023

Passages:

Ecclesiastes 8:16-17
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Finish Well

Dr. Oliver Trimiew — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Finish Well

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Oliver Trimiew

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd July 2023

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Our Search for Meaning

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Our Search for Meaning

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th July 2023

Passage: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

It's Not About Me, But ...

Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 08:30:00 +0100

It's Not About Me, But ...

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th April 2023

Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Who Is This?

Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 08:30:00 +0100

Who Is This?

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd April 2023

Passage: Matthew 21:1-11

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Palm Sunday 2023

The Road to Recovery

Dr. Irwin Ince — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Road to Recovery

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Irwin Ince

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th March 2023

Passage: Hosea 14:1-9

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Guest preacher Dr. Irwin Ince is Coordinator of Mission to North America (MNA) for the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

Mind the Gap

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Mind the Gap

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th March 2023

Passage: Exodus 33:1-23

Listen!

Dr. Oliver Trimiew — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Listen!

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Oliver Trimiew

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th February 2023

Passage: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Pleasing God and Gaining Respect With Those Outside

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Pleasing God and Gaining Respect With Those Outside

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 29th January 2023

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-4:12

Extravagant Grace

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Extravagant Grace

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th November 2022

Passage: Luke 15:11-32

Know Mercy? Show Mercy!

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Know Mercy? Show Mercy!

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 16th October 2022

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35

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What's In Your Eye?

Dr. Oliver Trimiew — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 08:30:00 +0100

What's In Your Eye?

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Oliver Trimiew

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th September 2022

Passages:

A Love You Can See

Raun Swafford — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0100

A Love You Can See

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Raun Swafford

Sunday Morning

Date: 28th August 2022

Passage: Colossians 3:1-15

Trusting the God Who Sees You

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Trusting the God Who Sees You

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 21st August 2022

Passage: Genesis 16:1-15

Dr. Carl Ellis

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Dr. Carl Ellis

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 14th August 2022

Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

But He Gives More Grace - Kenny Foster

Kenny Foster — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:30:00 +0100

But He Gives More Grace - Kenny Foster

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kenny Foster

Sunday Morning

Date: 7th August 2022

Passages:

Isaiah 54:4-8
James 4:6-10

Helpless, But Not Hopeless

Chris Blackmon — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Helpless, But Not Hopeless

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Chris Blackmon

Sunday Morning

Date: 31st July 2022

Passage: Romans 8:18-26

Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th June 2022

Passage: Matthew 25:1-13

God of the Weary

Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0100

God of the Weary

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th June 2022

Passage: Genesis 50:20

Your Kingdom Come

Dr. Carl Ellis — Sun, 15 May 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Your Kingdom Come

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Carl Ellis

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th May 2022

Passage: Matthew 6:9-13

Sarah Laughed

Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor — Sun, 08 May 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Sarah Laughed

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th May 2022

Passages:

Genesis 17:15-19
Genesis 18:9-15

Missing Jesus

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Missing Jesus

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 24th April 2022

Passage: Mark 6:30-52

Holy Terror to Holy Man

Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Holy Terror to Holy Man

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Kevin Smith, Senior Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th April 2022

Jesus, Remind Me Who I Am

Dan Herron — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0100

Jesus, Remind Me Who I Am

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dan Herron

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th March 2022

Passage: Titus 1:1-4

Relationships: Keys on the Songs of Life

Dr. Clarence Shuler — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Relationships: Keys on the Songs of Life

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Clarence Shuler

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th March 2022

Passage: Psalm 139:13-16

Everyday Gospel Encouragement

Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Everyday Gospel Encouragement

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Billy McKillop, Executive Pastor

Sunday Morning

Date: 9th January 2022

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

Choose Life

Dr. Oliver Trimiew — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Choose Life

Series: Miscellaneous

Preacher: Dr. Oliver Trimiew

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd January 2022

Passages:

Deuteronomy 30:19
Jonah 4:1-11