Pastor Brent explains how this passage is an answer to the specific prayer from Acts 4 for boldness and for signs and wonders. This account is a powerful reminder that God is at work, He is the center of the story, and His purposes through the church to spread the gospel will not fail.
Pure-Hearted Devotion (Acts 4:32-5:11)
Pastor Brent shares about the importance of generosity, truth, and integrity in the church. These qualities flow from the gospel and are foundations of the church. This passages make it is clear that selfishness, lies, and deception are not welcome in the church of the living God. The gospel of Jesus Christ opens the opportunity for us to be open-handed with our material things, to be honest, and to have integrity. Freely we have received, freely we give. Freely we are forgiven, freely we have integrity to tell the truth.
Witnesses in Word and Deed (Acts 3:1-4:31)
Pastor Brent continues our series in the book of Acts. This passage emphasizes the authority and power of Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We see the phrase “in the name of Jesus” repeated: healed in Jesus’ name, faith in Jesus’ name, salvation in Jesus’ name, and mission in Jesus’ name.
Devoted Community of Faith (Acts 2:42-47)
Listen as Paul Arneberg brings a message for the first time at New Life! We learn about the pillars of devotion and fruits of devotion as the early Christ-followers begin meeting together immediately after Pentecost. Hear this encouraging message from Acts 2:42-47.
Easter - Cut to the Heart (Acts 2:1-41)
Are you thirsty for God? Pastor Brent teaches about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, focusing on Peter’s sermon about the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. The Spirit of God touched the hearts of thousands of people as they were called to repentance and faith.
Good Friday (Isaiah 53:4-6)
Pastor Brent shows how the Song of the Suffering Servant from Isaiah 53 foreshadowed the great exchange that took place at the cross of Christ. Good Friday is when we remember that Jesus Christ died in our place, the perfect substitute and sacrifice, so that we could have peace with God.
The Mission (Acts 1:1-26)
Pastor Brent begins a new series in the book of Acts called “To the Ends of the Earth”. We will be studying the book of Acts for the next 6 months, seeing the launch of the church and the incredible ways the gospel spread throughout the world. This opening chapter is like a mission briefing as Jesus commissions his disciples to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth.
Biblical Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-12)
Pastor Brent concludes our series on Biblical Church Leadership with a message on Deacons. Deacons serve the practical ministry needs of the church by organizing and mobilizing the Body of Christ to serve one another and achieve the mission God has called us to.
Biblical Elders (1 Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9)
Pastor Brent explains the central role of Elders within the local church. Elders are called to humbly shepherd the church as they protect, feed, lead, and care for the flock of God. The leadership of a team of Elders is modeled after the self-giving model of leadership of Jesus Christ, the Chief Shepherd.
TBT: The Garden City (Revelation 22)
Throw-back Thursday! We go back to our Heaven is Coming series to hear the last message from Revelation 22. Here Pastor Brent describes the future reality of the new heavens and new earth. This glorious picture of centered on the personal presence of God himself as we live forever with him face-to-face as his redeemed people in a renewed creation. Original sermon from November 24, 2019.
The Church of the Living God (1 Timothy 3:14-16)
Pastor Brent turns now to 1 Timothy to help us understand important priorities for local church ministry. Biblical church leadership must be centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul mentored Timothy to realize that false teachings, pride, lies, outward shows of piety, and a lack of personal integrity will undermine a gospel-centered church.
TBT: The Bride (Revelation 21:9-27)
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.