NBCF Sermons

Jesus Was Rejected Yet Revealed God’s Glory   He was despised and rejected by men … Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush Him and cause Him to suffer, and though the LORD makes His life an offering for sin.      Isaiah 53:3 &    Jesus Was Crucified Yet Forgave Those Who Hurt Him   Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.     Luke 23:34   They divided my garments among them...

Jesus Was Betrayed by a Friend But Forsaken by All Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him. They blindfold Him, slap Him across the face, and laugh, “Prophesy! Who hit you?”  Luke 22:63-64   I will never leave you nor forsake you.   Hebrews 13:5b Jesus Was Silent in the Face of False Accusations If you are the Christ, tell us… If I tell you, you will not believe.     Luke...

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.       Romans 12:1-2 Worship is A...

Change Starts with God’s Word   Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.     Psalm 119:105   True Repentance Requires Radical Action   True Revival Confronts Generational Compromise   True Revival Fills the Empty Spaces with Worship   Now, keep the Passover to the Lord your God, as it is written in this Book.   2 Kings 23:21     Two Questions:     1. What have I tolerated because it’...

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.             Hebrews 10:24-25 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! 2 I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and s...

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.         Eccl...

17 But now I said to them, “You know very well what trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire. Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!” 18 Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king. They replied at once, “Yes, let’s rebuild the wall!” So they began the good work.      N...

5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. 9 Therefore, God elevated him...

See to it that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.     Hebrews 12:15 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.     Hebrews 12:14-15 “MAKE EVERY EFFORT”: CHASE PEACE LIKE IT OWES YOU CHILD SUPPORT Make every effort to live in peace with eve...

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace and be thankful.          Colossians 3:15   Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.          1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s wi...

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.      Colossians 3:15 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for u...

28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.      Romans 8:28   “And we know” “Everything” “God causes” “For the good” 8 When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, “We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place.” 9 But immediately Elisha, the man o...

  Exodus 14:10–31 The Middle Exposes Our Fear 10 As Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel looked up and panicked when they saw the Egyptians overtaking them. They cried out to the Lord,11 and they said to Moses, “Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren’t there enough graves for us in Egypt? What have you done to us? Why did you make us leave Egypt?”        Exodus 14:10-11...

You Are Fragile But You Are Also Filled   We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.         2 Corinthians 4:7   The Pressure Is Real But So Is The Presence of God   We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexe...

9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always...

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that the...

35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. 38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples...

18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”         Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus i...

Let’s Catch Fire for the Vision But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…    Acts 1:8a Let’s Be the Kind of People Who Live What We Say …and you will be my witnesses….    Acts 1:8b Let’s Be Part of a Movement That Nothing Can Stop …in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.        Acts 1:8c   The Call: Be filled with the Spirit’s power. Be a witne...

16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”...

12 So Hathach gave Esther’s message to Mordecai. 13 Mordecai sent this reply to Esther: “Don’t think for a moment that because you’re in the palace you will escape when all other Jews are killed.14 If you keep quiet at a time like this, deliverance and relief for the Jews will arise from some other place, but you and your relatives will die. Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a...

4 The Lord gave me this message: 5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” 6 “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” 7 The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8 And don’t be afraid of the people, for...

One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock far into the wilderness and came to Sinai, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the bush was engulfed in flames, it didn’t burn up. 3 “This is amazing,” Moses said to himself. “Why isn’t...

Anchor Verse: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with me.          Revelation 3:20 Jesus Walks With the Disappointed.  13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As...

One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner with him, so Jesus went to his home and sat down to eat. When a certain immoral woman from that city heard he was eating there, she brought a beautiful alabaster jar filled with expensive perfume. Then she knelt behind him at his feet, weeping. Her tears fell on his feet, and she wiped them off with her hair. Then she kept kissing his feet and puttin...