New Life Community Church, Atwater, CA

Sermon: A Faith that Works (#3) “When Temptation Knocks” James 1:13-18

James continues to touch on challenges that we all face. This week we’ll look at the common experience of facing temptation. If we cannot completely avoid temptation, what are the steps to take when temptation knocks?

Sermon: A Faith that Works (#2) “When Things Get Difficult” James 1:2-4

James opens his letter right where we live: confronted by difficult circumstances. Trials and suffering are part of the human experience but sometimes they can wreck our trust and stunt our growth. So our journey begins here, how can “a faith that works” help us through the difficulties we face?

Sermon: A Faith that Works (#1) “Getting Started” James 1:1-4

As spring gives way to summer, we will open a new series rooted in the New Testament Book of James entitled“A Faith that Works”. This letter was written to encourage the faith of believers in the 1st century yet is still a relevant and practical guide to living together. Today we are “getting started”.

Sermon: Getting Right! (#4)- “Getting Unstuck” Psalm 51:10-12 & Colossians 3:13

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. Forgiveness is essential to the Christian life. We understand that we need forgiveness, but often we get stuck bearing the wounds we’ve received and the bitterness that then grows.

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.