New Creation Albuquerque

In a world that prefers the false security of violent and coercive power, Jesus invites us to the true security of his vulnerable love. Luke 13:31-35 depicts Jesus responding to the death threat issued by Herod with an invitation to come underneath his wings as a mother hen shelters her chicks. The Gospels present a choice between two kings, Herod, the Fox, who rules by means of coercive and violent power, or Jesus, the Mother Hen, who shelters us with his vulnerable love.

Jesus resists the satanic temptation to save the world in ways that destroy it. He resist the temptation to be a mere social program, a violent conquerer, and a traveling showman. In Luke 4:1-13, Jesus is faithful to the way of the cross, rather than the sword. He chooses the way of making disciples over gathering crowds, and providing Bread from heaven, not just food for the stomach. 

Joel 2:1-2; 12-17 sounds the alarm of coming judgment. However, God's invitation to mercy rings louder than the alarm of God's judgment. Our return to God is our restoration. Our mourning hearts will meet mercy. Our sinful hearts will receive forgiveness. Our wounded hearts will receive healing.

Your heart of stone has been made alive to beat in rhythm with the heart Jesus. Transformed to beat for his glory, to be captured by his beauty, to feel with his passion, to think with his wisdom, and to love with his affection. Ezekiel 36:22-27 proclaims the good news that God, not only wants to change our status, he wants to change our hearts, the very operating core of who we are.

In Christ, God has disarmed and put to shame the demonic systems that oppress us. Colossians 2:8-15 proclaims the Good News that we are free from these systems that train and shape us into a culture of death. We are alive in Christ and free to walk in the Good News Kingdom of Jesus.

Jesus saves us from the religious burden of good advice to the transforming power of good news. 1 Corinthians 15 proclaims the good news that has the power to save us from the devastation of Genesis 3.

The full worship service of our celebration of 2 years in the neighborhood! Kingdom stories of God's faithfulness in us and through us as we seek the peace and flourishing of the International District through a shared Gospel life.

In Jesus, the light of God's Kingdom calls us out of darkness into a life of joy, freedom, peace and justice. The Light will win. The Darkness will die. We are free to walk in the Light. Isaiah 9:2-7 declares the good news of Advent and untangles the lie of darkness, pointing us to the source of Light and Life.

Craig Greenfield, founder and director of Alongsiders International, shares 4 vital keys to coming alongside those who walk alone in life. Craig works with orphans around the world, empowering youth to mentor youth in their own communities. 

Mike Potter explores Genesis 15, encouraging us to be still and know God's irrevocable covenant love and commitment to us.