“If your faith never costs you anything, it’s probably not faith in Jesus.” That’s the sermon. Paul and Silas got thrown in prison, beaten, and still sang worship songs at midnight. Meanwhile, we’re mad if someone parks in our usual spot. 🤷♂️ This one’s about pain, purpose, and why God might not be trying to get you out of the hard place—but use you in it. Catch the replay. And maybe ask yourself what your midnight song sounds like.
Read More"If the only voice you trust is your own—you’re being discipled by a liar and a fool." Oof. That one left a mark. We all want to believe we're following truth… but how do you know who to trust anymore? Politicians? Influencers? Yourself? Your spiritual Spotify playlist? This week at NewChurch, we talked about competing voices, the lies we buy into, and what happens when God’s truth disrupts the noise.
Read More“Faith comes by hearing… not zoning out.” Let’s be real—you’ve probably nodded through a sermon or two while mentally making a grocery list. No judgment. But this one? You’re gonna want to actually pay attention to it. It’s about a woman who listened for real—and it flipped her whole life (and her whole household) upside down in the best way. Open hearts, open homes, and a God who still speaks. Read on. You might find something that sticks.
Read MoreEver had a dream die? A plan crumble? A door slam shut right on your fingers while you were trying to pry it open in Jesus' name? Yeah. Us too. Paul had the Spirit of Jesus tell him “Nope” (twice!) before finally getting a vision to head somewhere he hadn’t even planned. Turns out God is better at Google Maps than we are.
Read MoreJesus loves you just the way you are… but also wants you to knock it off and get out of your comfort zone. 😬 This week’s sermon is all about giving up perfectly good things—for perfectly better reasons. Like the Gospel. And love. And maybe even wearing something other than black. Some of us are way too loud with our opinions. Others are way too quiet with our faith. This week’s sermon asks one simple question: what are you willing to give up so someone else can actually see Jesus in you? It’s about comfort zones, spiritual pride, and loving people more than being right. So yeah… it’s not super comfortable. Read it anyway.
Read MoreEver feel like you’ve messed up so bad there's no coming back? Like you’re permanently in someone’s “Do Not Trust” file—or worse, your own? Yeah, us too. This week’s message is called “God Writes Comebacks”—because He does. Even when people give up on you. Even when you give up on you. Even when your idea of a good church service involves fog machines, metal music, and letting the devil preach (true story—watch to believe it). Before you write someone off—or yourself—give this a read. You might just find God isn’t done with you yet.
Your voice is more powerful than you think. This message isn’t just for dads, but it might challenge a few of us to stop weaponizing the silent treatment and start loving people like we actually want them in our lives. 😬 If you’ve ever struggled to connect with your kid, your spouse, your dad—or God—this one's for you.
Read More🍦 “It’s not gluttony if it’s Blue Bell.” 🛑 False. Also—nice try. This week we’re talking about the sneaky ways we justify our sin—especially the ones that feel totally normal (like sexual sin, cohabitation, and... queso addiction). It’s a sermon about tape, temple prostitutes, blood sausage, and why God’s design for sex is more than just outdated rules. 👀 Come ready to be slightly offended, deeply encouraged, and reminded that Jesus is way better at justifying you than you are.
Read MoreThis week, we’re tackling the entire book of Galatians in one message—yep, the whole thing. Six chapters. One sermon. No pressure. It’s the first time we’ve done a Making Sense of the Bible message from the New Testament, and Galatians does not hold back. Paul is spicy. The Gospel is clear. And the bottom line? Jesus plus nothing. If you’ve ever felt like being a Christian was about jumping through hoops or keeping it all together—this is for you. Read the message and let the good news set you free.
Read MorePlease… for the sake of humanity… read this message. I’m serious. If we don’t figure out how to talk with each other—how to deal with conflict without setting everything on fire—then we’re just going to keep ruining Thanksgiving dinners, blowing up text threads, and unfollowing each other over pineapple pizza and politics. We are living in the golden age of misunderstanding. Everyone is offended. Everyone is defensive. And nobody listens. We argue with strangers online, ghost our friends, and say things like, “I’m just speaking my truth,” which is often code for “I’m about to say something terrible and not take responsibility for it.” But what if I told you the way out of this mess might just be hidden in something we should have learned from our moms? What if validation—real, humble, Christ-centered validation—is the secret sauce for every relationship? Not just for parenting. But for marriages. Friendships. Coworkers. And yes… even your enemies. Especially your enemies. So yeah. For the sake of your family, your faith, and maybe even humanity itself—stick with me. Because this message might just change the way you love people. And it all starts when your kid brings home a freaky girlfriend…
Read MoreBefore the first Easter, there was no such thing as a happy ending. Every story ended the same way—death, loss, heartbreak. But then Jesus rose from the dead… and everything changed. In this joyful and thought-provoking Easter message, Pastor Frank Hart explores how the resurrection of Jesus turned tragedy into triumph and gave humanity something it never had before—real hope. With humor, history, and Gospel truth, this sermon invites skeptics, believers, and everyone in between to consider what it means that Jesus really did rise from the grave. Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here—He is risen. Read on to find out the greatest plot twist in history—and what it means for your story today.
Read MoreSome stories are too heavy to carry alone. This is one of them. In this Good Friday message, Pastor Frank walks us through four acts of the crucifixion—through the eyes of Scripture, the sound of nails being driven, and the haunting beauty of grace that doesn’t make sense. Jesus didn’t just die for us—He died instead of us. And somehow, mysteriously, we died with Him. The pain, the shame, the secret things we carry—they’re not ignored. They’re nailed to the cross, burned away, and buried with Christ. This isn’t about guilt. It’s about surrender. It’s about walking away from the cross knowing: the debt is paid, the record is canceled, and the only thing left is the nail... and the grace.
Read MoreMost of us are watching life from the sidelines—scared to jump in, unsure if we belong. But Jesus didn’t come to be admired from a distance. He came to be followed. On Palm Sunday, He started a parade. Not the kind with candy and confetti—but one that leads to the cross… and beyond. No spectators. No spiritual benchwarmers. Just a call to join Him. 👣 Come see what it means to get in the parade.
Read MoreDo Christians just pick and choose what Bible verses they like? Like, why do we still care what Leviticus says about sex—but ignore the stuff about bacon, tattoos, or polyester blends? Isn’t that just religious hypocrisy with a side of shrimp cocktail? 👀 In this message, we’re going to tackle one of the biggest accusations against Christianity: inconsistency. And we’ll do it by looking at how the early church dealt with the same exact issue in Acts 15. 🎯 Spoiler: We’re not picking and choosing. We’re rightly dividing the Word of God—just like Jesus and the Apostles taught us. This one’s funny, thought-provoking, and packed with truth that will deepen your faith and help you answer real questions. Read this and see why bacon is not a sin—but pride might be.
Read MoreWhat if people thought you were a god? In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle—and the crowd tries to worship them. It's tempting to enjoy the spotlight, but they tear their clothes and point to Jesus instead. This week’s message is about pride, suffering, and the only path to the Kingdom of God: through many tribulations.
Ever had a conversation that seemed to be going great—until suddenly you’re the bad guy? 😳 That’s exactly what happened to Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14. They were preaching the Gospel, people were believing... and then a mob tried to kill them. So, should they stay or should they go? This message is about what to do when sharing your faith gets awkward, rejected, or downright dangerous—and how to trust God with the results. 💬🔥 You don’t have to win arguments. You’re just called to share the hope you’ve been given.
Read MoreHave you ever hesitated to speak up because you weren’t sure how people would react? Maybe you had the perfect comeback five minutes too late, or you thought of the right words after the conversation was already over. What about when it comes to talking about your faith? Ever felt that moment of panic—What if I don’t say it right? What if they ask me something I don’t know? What if I make things weird? We hesitate. We second-guess. We tell ourselves, Someone else will bring it up. Someone who knows more, someone who’s better at this. And we keep our faith quiet. But what if we’re afraid of the wrong thing? Today, we’re going to look at Acts 13, where Paul and Barnabas show us what it means to boldly share the Gospel—even when it’s uncomfortable, even when people don’t want to hear it, even when there’s opposition. We’ll see how they didn’t let fear stop them, how they shook off rejection and kept moving forward, and why we need to stop making evangelism about us—our comfort, our reputation—and start trusting God with the results. Because at the end of the day, the real danger isn’t that people might reject us—the real danger is that they never hear about Jesus at all.
Read MoreWe like to think we’ve carefully chosen what we believe—that we’ve weighed the evidence, considered the options, and landed on our opinions deliberately. But what if we’re just sticky cheeseballs rolling through life, collecting random opinions, cultural trends, and half-baked ideas without ever questioning if they’re actually true? What if truth isn’t something we invent—but something revealed to us by God? In this message, we’re diving into Acts 13, where Paul lays out how God has been revealing truth throughout history—culminating in Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really true (or if you just like a good cheeseball analogy), this message is for you.
Read MoreHave you ever tried to do exactly what God wanted you to do—only to run into obstacle after obstacle? You finally commit to growing in your faith, sharing the Gospel, or stepping into what God is calling you to do… and suddenly, everything seems to push back. Yeah. That’s not a coincidence. In today’s message, we’re diving into Acts 13:1-12, where Paul and Barnabas are sent by the Holy Spirit on their first missionary journey—only to immediately run into opposition. But here’s the thing: the Gospel is unstoppable. No amount of resistance can stand against what God is doing. We’re going to talk about what that means for us today—how we can recognize spiritual opposition, stand firm in our calling, and trust that God always finishes what He starts. I’d love for you to read and engage with this message. And if it speaks to you, share it with someone who needs encouragement. Let’s grow in faith together.
Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. Sometimes, we get blindsided—by loss, by disappointment, by things we never saw coming. So what do we do when life hits hard? Where do we turn when the weight feels unbearable? In this message, we’re going to talk about God’s presence in our hardest moments, His power over the chaos, and His promises that hold us steady, even when everything else feels uncertain. Whether you’re in a difficult season right now or just want to be ready for when life takes an unexpected turn, this message is for you.
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