Jesus teaches us how to pray in a way that roots us deeper into God. Often, Christians pray in a way that only tends to reinforce their idols and sinful habits. However, there is a spiritual grammar to healthy prayer, and when we pray according to that grammar, the Spirit steers our hearts and minds and souls in such a way that our faith becomes stronger and our prayers more effective. | Luke 11:1-4

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This year, as NMPC ventures into its inaugural year as an official church, we will focus on deepening our roots in God. Anchoring ourselves and our church in Jesus is what will enable us to be fruitful and to persevere in the years to come. | Colossians 2:6-7

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Just like Jesus' disciples, we tend to be forgetful of what the Lord has done for us, which leads to unbelief. But when we take the time to reflect and remember on God's provisions, we gain proper perspective regarding our future. Furthermore, our hearts are filled anew with faith and anticipation for what God has in store for us. | Mark 8:13-21

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We need the real Christmas story more than ever before, and we must realize how we desperately needed the Incarnation. Jesus' humble birth teaches us that he is the humble king whom we can fully trust, but his arrival demands an immediate response. And if we respond correctly like the shepherds did, our hearts will be filled with joy. | Luke 2:1-21

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Pastor Bob explored what it means to wait well. This is a continuation on the theme of waiting, exploring other important aspects of how faith and waiting are interconnected and important in the life of faith. In Christianity, waiting well is a crucial element for discipleship and faith development. | Luke 2:22-40

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The servants of God serve out of the call and favor they have received. The blessed life -- a life living out the call of God -- is not an easy life. It is a life of surrender and obedience. But in the economy of God, surrender and obedience lead to the fullness of life rather than its diminishment.

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During Advent, we celebrate and anticipate the events leading up to and including Jesus' birth. We also wait for Jesus' return and wait in this life for God to address our unfulfilled desires and unanswered prayers. The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth instructs us how to wait well upon our God who always does what he promises. | Luke 1:5-25

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Our God is not one who gives us mere morsels, hoping they're enough for us to succeed in our life with him, nor are we mere beings who are occasionally injected with his help. Rather, God has given us everything we need, including promises galore, and he invites us to know him better so that we might participate in his divine nature. | 2 Peter 1:1-11

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The foundational promise for the Christian faith is our resurrection. Without this promise, none of the other promises stand or matter. Through Christ, we have been guaranteed eternal life with an eternal love, and this promise powers us through this life and compels us to live our lives differently. | 1 Corinthians 15:13-20

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God pursues us generously in the person of Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost, and our response to his work of salvation is that of genuine repentance, toward a generous life of the Kingdom. | Luke 19:1-10

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