Throw-back Thursday! We go back to our Heaven is Coming series from 2019 to hear another message about the future hope of the new heavens and new earth from Revelation 21. This passage is foundational in our understanding about heaven, revealing how the Bible describes God’s redeemed people as the Bride of Christ. Original message from November 17, 2019.
The Head of the Church (Colossians 1:1-23)
Pastor Brent opens a new series called “Biblical Church Leadership” with a foundation-setting message from Colossians 1:1-23. A good theology of the church and church leadership must begin with this: Jesus Christ is the Head of the church! This sermon walks through Paul’s role as a leader, a right understanding of the gospel, and the supremacy of Jesus as the Head of the church.
TBT: I Am Making Everything New! (Revelation 21:1-8)
Throw-back Thursday! Our series on heaven now comes to the climactic chapters of Revelation. Pastor Brent explains what the new heavens and new earth will be like, and reminds us of the truth of the gospel. Original sermon from November 10, 2019.
Feed My Lambs (John 21:1-25)
Pastor Brent presents the dramatic conclusion of the gospel of John! Here Jesus appears for the third time to his disciples. This event recalls the disciples’ original calling and Peter’s denial, and Jesus’ restoration of Peter sets the trajectory for the establishment of the early church. Join us as we learn from this incredible passage!
TBT: Heaven and Hell (Revelation 20:11-15)
Throw-back Thursday! Pastor Brent dives into Revelation 20 to explain the judgment and how we get to heaven. We need to understand the severity of our sin, the inability to save ourselves, and the only hope we have through the righteousness of Christ. It is by grace, through faith, that our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life! Original sermon from November 3, 2019.
Blessed Are Those Who Believe (John 20:19-31)
Pastor Brent walks through the appearance of Jesus to his disciples and then to Thomas specifically. We see the experience of these early believers as they come to believe that Jesus rose from the dead. Yet for the church today, we are blessed even though we have not seen and yet we believe.
TBT: The Perfect Number (Revelation 7)
Throw-back Thursday again! Our passage for this week is Revelation 7 that describes the multitude of people who will be in heaven. Once again, the gospel is central! Pastor Brent helps us gain a better picture of what heaven will be like. Original sermon on October 27, 2019.
TBT: The Throne Room (Revelation 4-5)
Throw-back Thursday! We now turn to the book of Revelation for the remainder of the Heaven is Coming series. Pastor Brent teaches on Revelation 4 and 5 to describe the throne room of heaven. This message will challenge you to see the unfolding plan of God through Jesus Christ. Original sermon from October 20, 2019.
I Have Seen The Lord! (John 20:1-18)
Pastor Brent turns now to John 20 and the resurrection! This passage explains, in real time, the experience of the first eyewitnesses to Jesus’ resurrection. As the chapter unfolds, we see different reactions as Jesus’ disciples come to believe that he truly is risen.
TBT: The Way to the Father's House (John 14:1-7)
Throw-back Thursday! We pick up the next sermon in our Heaven Is Coming series from 2019. Pastor Brent teaches on the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the only way to heaven. We need to know that it is only through Christ’s work on our behalf that we can have any hope. We believe in salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Original sermon by October 6, 2019.
It Is Finished (John 19:1-42)
We have now come to the pinnacle moment of the Gospel of John. Everything Jesus has done and said has led to this moment, everything that was foreshadowed in the story of Israel and promised in the Old Testament prophets, everything in God’s plan for redemption hangs on this passage. Pastor Brent describes how Jesus is exalted as King and lifted up on a throne of glory to become the Savior of the world.
The Real King (John 18:28-40)
Pastor Brent works through the next part of Jesus’ trial, this time focusing on his confrontation with the powers of a worldly kingdom: the Roman governor Pilate. We see that Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world and his purpose is to testify to the truth about his sovereignty and saving work. This passage reveals the intensifying of the rejection of Jesus and the uniqueness authority of his kingship.
I Am He (John 18:1-27)
Pastor Brent begins a new section of the gospel of John: the passion narratives. Here Jesus is arrested and brought before the Jewish leaders. We see a contrast develop between Jesus and Peter, revealing the unique sovereign power of Jesus to save us.
Make Our Joy Complete (1 John 1:1-4)
Associate Pastor Steve Douglas turns to another letter from the Apostle John in order to set the stage for a new year. The opening of 1 John 1:1-4 describes the importance of proclaiming Christ, knowing Christ, and having fellowship with Christ.
TBT: The Groaning of Creation (Romans 8:18-25)
Throwback Thursday! Pastor Brent now focuses on the effects of the curse of sin and the longing for the redemption of all things. We live in a tension of spiritual rebirth while we await our resurrection bodies. The whole of creation will be transformed in the new heavens and new earth! Enjoy this message from September 29, 2019.
TBT: The Resurrection Body (1 Cor 15:35-58 and Luke 24:36-43)
Throwback Thursday! Pastor Brent goes deeper to explain the resurrection body. What will our new bodies be like? What will our experience be like in the new heavens and new earth? Why is it important to contemplate the hope of a resurrection body? These questions and more in this message from September 22, 2019.
TBT: Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12-26)
Another throw-back Thursday! Pastor Brent explains the doctrine of the resurrection, focusing on one of the central passages about our future hope for a resurrection body. What is the significance of the resurrection in the message of the gospel? Why is this such a foundational truth? Enjoy this message from September 15, 2019.
I Am The True Vine (John 15:1-17)
(November 5, 2023) Associate Pastor Steve Douglas opens up John 15 to walk through Jesus’ 7th and final “I Am” statement: I am the True Vine. This passage reveals our deepest need to abide in Christ as our source of life and our security day-by-day. As the Father prunes and as we draw our life from Christ, we will bring glory to the Father through a fruitful life centered in the gospel.
Unified In Christ (John 17:20-26)
Pastor Brent shares a message from the end of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer in John 17. Here Jesus ends his prayer by praying for the coming generations of believers who will hear the message of the gospel. Jesus prays for unity that is founded on the substance of the gospel, flowing from the oneness of Father and Son, with the purpose of proclaiming the message of Christ to the world.
TBT: The New Heavens and New Earth (Isaiah 65:17-25)
Throwback Thursday! We are starting something new. We will be posting sermons from previous series on Thursdays for fun! If you’re new at New Life, or if you’d like to be reminded of our past sermons, take time to listen to the ways the Lord has taught us throughout the years. Our first series: “Heaven is Coming” from fall 2019. This series introduces a biblical vision of heaven and dispels some misconceptions about the new heavens and new earth. Enjoy! (original sermon from September 8, 2019)