New Life Community Church, Atwater, CA

Sermon: Getting Right! (#3) -Getting Free from the Critical Spirit Psalm 51:10-12 & Philippians 4:4-8

Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. The Psalmist points to the need for a “right spirit” within us, but sometimes our spirit gets out of tune and critical. We may feel justified in our critical rut, but we must be set free.

Getting Right! (#2) - Healing the Crushed Spirit Psalm 51:10-12

Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. The Psalmist points to the need for a “right spirit” within us, but sometimes our spirit can be wounded by the hurts of life. What do we do when our spirit feels crushed by the weight of pain? Today we begin that healing journey.

Sermon: Getting Right! Psalm 51

Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. The Psalmist points to the need for a “right spirit” within us, but our spirit easily gets out of tune. Today we begin the journey of allowing God to do the work of making our spirit right again.

Love, Forgiveness, & Boundaries Ephesians 4:31-32

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.

Sermon: Proverbs 8 “Wisdom’s Promises”

Welcome Pastor Kevin! Kevin Borges is the College and Young Adults Pastor at Gateway Community Church in Merced. We look forward to the message he shares today.

5 Noteworthy Elements to Wisdom from Proverbs 8
What was before there was? What is valued beyond all value?

1. Wisdom’s _____________Proverbs 8:1-5

Wisdom-
Understanding-

2. Wisdom’s____________Proverbs8:6-11

1 Kings 3:9

3. Wisdom’s____________Proverbs8:12-21

Proverbs 2:6

James 1:5-8

4. Wisdom’s____________Proverbs8:22-31

5. Wisdom’s _____________Proverbs 8:32-36
1._______________Vs. 32,34

2.______________Vs. 35
3._________ __________ ________Vs.35

Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Where will you go from here with her?
Key: Invitation, Virtues, Rewards, Beginnings,
Promises, Blessing, Life, Favor from God.

Change is Coming! Mark 2:18-22

As Easter people, we celebrate God’s power to change a situation (for example to raise Jesus from death to life!) but we also celebrate God’s power to change us. There are times when change can seem impossible, and there are times when we may not want to change, but change/being transformed is the goal for every believer.

”Bad News, Worse News, Good News & Great News” John 20:11-18

Have you ever felt you were on a good news/bad news yoyo, or maybe you've fallen into a rut of bad news on top of other bad news?  Where is the good news and why can't it stay around?  Today we breathe in the wonder of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus that changes everything.

The Roller Coaster (of Holy Week) Matthew 21:1-11

Holy Week focuses on the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. Beginning with His arrival in Jerusalem and concluding with the Resurrection, it was a week buoyed up by celebrations and confronted by severe adversity. In the varying events of Holy Week we are reminded that despite the ups and downs of life, God is good!

Sermon- “Tag You’re It!” Matthew 28:18-20 Guest preacher– Christina Andriese

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

(Getting ready for Easter)” Sermon- #3 “To Serve or to Be Served, that is the Question” Mark 10:32-45

As Jesus continues His trek toward Jerusalem (and the Cross), His disciples continue to struggle with what it means to follow in His steps. In each of us there is a deep yearning for significance, and we attempt to satisfy it in a variety of ways. Today we consider Jesus’ path and the vital role that service plays in the life that matters.