This week, we finish our Preaching and Persecution series in Acts. In Acts 8, we see Philip follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to share the gospel with the Ethiopian Eunuch in the desert, and the Ethiopian Eunuch responds in baptism.

Pastor Eric shares three points as we work through the text:

1) Radical Obedience

2) Gospel Telling

3) An Outward Response

This week, we continue our series in Acts, Preaching and Persecution. In Acts 8, we see Philip’s faithfulness to share the gospel in Samaria, the apostles’ prayer over the new believers, and their rebuke of Simon the magician’s heart posture.

Pastor Eric shares four points as we work through the text:

1) The Elephant in the Room

2) The First Cross-Cultural Mission Trip

3) The Gift of the Holy Spirit

4) The Motives of the Heart

** Due to technical difficulties, this sermon was edited, which may result in a few uneven transitions. We hope it is an encouragement all the same!

This week, we continue our series in Acts, Preaching and Persecution. In Acts 7-8, we see the aftermath of Stephen’s sermon and its effect on the church.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) The Stoning of Stephen: Following Jesus comes with hardship and suffering.

2) The Persecution from Saul: God can use the worst of men for his divine purposes.

3) Philip Proclaims Jesus to Samaria: Resurrection joy propels us out of crucifying agony.

This week, we begin a new series in Acts, Preaching and Persecution. In Acts 7, we see Stephen’s sermon recounting the history of Israel and their repeated resistance of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) The Story of God’s People

2) The Resistance of Man

3) The Faithfulness of God

This week, we finish our New City DNA series. In Hebrews 13, the author reminds believers to place our hope in Christ and seek the city that is to come.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) Jesus is our strength, not this world (13:8-9).

2) The sacrifice of Jesus is our model to follow in this world (13:10-12).

3) Proper worship moves us to radical sacrifice.

This week, we continue our series New City DNA. In Romans 10, we are reminded of the truth of the gospel for all who confess and believe in Christ.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text that highlight why New City values missional urgency:

1) The gospel is the only way of salvation (10:1-13).

2) The gospel is a message of good news to hear, believe, and proclaim (10:14-15).

3) The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time. - Carl Henry

This week, we continue our series New City DNA. In John 15, Jesus emphasizes His role as the vine, our role as the branches, and the importance of abiding in Him.

Pastor Eric shares five points from the text that highlight why New City values intentional discipleship:

1) Intentional discipleship teaches others to abide in Jesus.

2) Intentional discipleship models pruning.

3) Intentional discipleship teaches others to obey Jesus.

4) Intentional discipleship invites others into friendship.

5) Intentional discipleship teaches others to bear fruit.

This week, we begin our new series New City DNA. In John 4, we see the story of the Woman at the Well, where Jesus models an authentic relationship that leads to worship and mission.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text that highlight why New City values authentic relationships:

1) Authentic relationships pursue past barriers.

2) Authentic relationships persevere with truth.

3) Authentic relationships propel us towards worship and mission.

This week, we continue our Why Christmas? series in the book of Isaiah! In chapter 62, we see the Lord’s promise to restore through Jesus, saving His people, giving them a new name, and rejoicing over them.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) God relentlessly speaks with His people (vs. 1-5)

2) God is relentlessly protective of His church (vs. 6-9)

3) God relentlessly rejoices over His people (vs. 10-12)

This week, we continue our Why Christmas? series in the book of Isaiah! In chapter 61, we see a picture of the beautiful redemption and restoration promised through Jesus.

Pastor Eric shares three points from the text:

1) The gift of Jesus (vs. 1-2)

2) The gift of the gospel (vs. 3-7)

3) The gift of our gospel robe (vs. 8-11)