New Culture Church

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she kicks off the new sermon series, "This Is My Story." In this powerful message, Pastor Abbie explores the importance of understanding our past and how it influences our present reality. By looking back at the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants, we discover that our lives are part of a much bigger narrative - God's eternal story. Pastor Abbie encourages us to surrender our lives to Jesus and partner with the Holy Spirit in writing a better story, one that brings healing, redemption, and freedom. Tune in to learn how you can break free from the patterns of your past and step into the new family and identity that God has for you.

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In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Abbie Sawczak invites us to reflect on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. She challenges us to welcome Him as the King He truly is, not the king we expect or want Him to be. Through carefully examining Luke's gospel account (Luke 19:28-44), Pastor Abbie reveals how Jesus fulfilled prophecy by riding into the city on a donkey, symbolizing His humility and servant leadership. She encourages us to surrender our lives fully to Christ, letting go of our idols and expectations and embracing His way of peace, justice, and love for all nations. Join us as we explore what it means to make way for the King of Kings in our lives and our world.

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Join Pastor Dre Hernandez as he delves into the power of praise and worship in the face of life's challenges. Drawing from the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Dre illustrates how praise should be our first response, not our last resort, when confronted with overwhelming circumstances. Discover the significance of corporate worship, the meaning of "Shabbat" praise, and how our emotions don't have to dictate our actions when we keep our eyes fixed on God. Be inspired to make worship a lifestyle and experience the victory that comes from putting God first in every situation.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Abbie Sawczak explores the topic of grief and how we can process it in a way that draws us closer to God. She emphasizes that grief is an inevitable part of life, but how we choose to handle it determines whether it leads to terminal loss or transformational living. Through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11, Pastor Abbie shows us that Jesus welcomes our honest emotions and invites us to grieve with him. She also discusses the power of lament as a form of praise that allows us to express our pain while trusting in God's character. Join us as we learn how to name our grief, release it to God, and allow him to heal us on the path to a deeply formed life.

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In this week's message, Pastor Abbie explores the concept of Imago Dei—the image of God—and how we, as believers, are called to reflect it in our lives. She emphasizes that despite our differences in race, ethnicity, culture, and nationality, we are all uniquely created to bear God's image. Pastor Abbie challenges us to embrace our identity in Christ, put to death our earthly desires, and actively pursue reconciliation within the church and with all people. Join us as we discover how we can come together as the body of Christ, celebrating our differences while finding unity in our shared love for Jesus.

Life can easily throw us off course - in our relationships, careers, health, and faith. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen Fieth uses the story of a tragic 1979 flight to illustrate how a small error can lead to catastrophic results if left uncorrected. Using the neglected book of Jude, he offers practical wisdom for recognizing when we've drifted off course and rerouting our lives toward our intended destination. You'll be encouraged that no matter how lost you feel, Jesus hasn't given up on you. There is always hope of rescue and restoration when we return to Him.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Isaiah takes us on a thought-provoking journey of what it means to remain connected to Jesus, the vine that gives us life. With humor and vulnerably, Pastor Isaiah shares practical, bite-sized ways we can nurture our relationship with Christ amidst the busyness of life. Tune in to be challenged to surrendered more of yourself to God, get gospel-centered perspective on trending topics like "the Great Resignation," and learn simple but powerful truths about bearing spiritual fruit.

Do you struggle to control your appetites and urges? Join Pastor Abbie as she unpacks how our deepest longings if left unchecked, can lead us to isolation and death. The good news is that through surrendering to the Holy Spirit, we can be healed, set free, and transformed to desire God above all else deeply. Let this message spark hope that you can live differently and guide you into a more intimate relationship with Jesus.

Have you ever felt like you keep trying to build something good in your life, only to have it wash away when storms come? Join Pastor Abbie as she unpacks Jesus’ teaching about building our lives on him as the solid rock. Discover practical ways we can create space for God's presence daily, allow him to heal cracks in our foundation, and come alive to the new life he desires for us. You’ll be inspired to lean into authentic community that supports our growth and intercession that seeks renewal for our city.

What does it mean to live a deeply formed, generous life? Join Pastor Abbie as she unpacks Jesus' radical call to generosity, digging into His intentional teachings on money and possessions. Discover the starting point, roadblocks, motivations for generosity, and practical invitations to grow. Be encouraged that we partner with a generous God who helps provide for our needs as we seek His kingdom first.