God's Truth, God's Grace - New Port Presbyterian Church

Today's sermon passage, Jonah 1:1-17, reminds us that God's sovereignty is not harsh, but a way the Lord lovingly pursued Jonah through the storm, just as He lovingly works through trials in the lives of His children. Trials are not evidence that God has abandoned us—they are a way He produces character, endurance, and hope in our lives (Romans 5:3- 5).

Guest Preacher, Alex Ciot, preached on 1 Peter 4:1-6 where we are called to live for the will of God.

Pastor Darrell preaches on Jonah 1:1-10, reminding us about the realities of sin, grace, repentance, and God's remedies for our gospel insanity.

In John 1:1-10, we see that Jonah runs from God and His calling, a response that is common to all humans since the fall. Some reject God in obvious ways, some in hidden ways of the heart. Yet, God pursues all kinds of people. The righteous and the unrighteous. The rebellious and the dutiful. The outsider and the insider. The hearts that are near to God and those that are far away. What callings mi...

Many, both children and adults, know Jonah as the story of a prophet swallowed by a great fish, but the book's deepest themes reach far beyond this. In an overview of Jonah, Pastor Darrell reads the entire book and we consider God's sovereign grace, compassion for sinners, concern for the nations, and loving pursuit of wayward hearts. Jonah exposes our tendency to resist God's purposes...

In today's sermon, Pastor Darrell preaches from Psalm 23 and John 10, in which we learn of our Good Shepherd's gracious provision and invitations that He grants to us.  Central in experiencing the life that the Lord offers is our listening to and responding to His voice and guidance.  He invites us to find our satisfaction in the gracious provision He offers. 

Pastor Darrell preaches on the ascended Jesus' ministry to His people: His rule over all things, rule over His church, the pouring out of His Spirit, His provision for His church, His ability to sympathize with us and the offering of His mercy and grace in our time of need, His intercession for us, His saving to the uttermost, His keeping us from stumbling, His presenting us blameless, and doi...

Pastor Darrell concluded our study of the Gospel of Luke as we looked at chapter 24:50-53. In this passage, we learn how the ascension of Jesus is a cause for great joy and worship.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 24:28-49 where we see that Jesus is the God who grants us peace and joy because He is risen, He meets us in our fears and doubts, His plans hold firm even in suffering, He's able to open our minds to the scriptures, He forgives us, He's made us to be His witnesses, and He gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 24:13-35 where we see that Jesus is the key to understanding all of scripture, and we are privileged to have the fullness of it. How will you treasure this blessing?

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 24:13-35 where Jesus,beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, interpreted to his disciples in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

Pastor Darrell preaches on Luke 24:13-35 where we see that Jesus is the God who - Walks with us, while we can sometimes be unaware. Has a playful sense of humor. Gently, lovingly, and patiently invites us to believe more fully. All of Scripture speaks of. Is the necessary key to understanding the Scriptures. Is the God who causes our hearts to burn within us.

Pastor Darrell preaches on John 12:12-15, Zechariah 9:8-10, and John 19:28-30. We understand Christ's triumphal entry when we understsand his triumphal exit, His finished work on the cross. "It is the infinite value of the finished work of Christ uppon the cross plus nothing that is the sole basis for the removal of our guilt and the bestowal of the same levle of worthiness as is possesse...

In this sermon, Pastor Darrell preaches on John 19:16-27 where we see the compassionate care of Christ for His people. Even from the cross, Jesus turned outward—entrusting His mother to John. In His suffering, He reveals a heart that is tender, attentive, and faithful. This same care continues today. As Ephesians 4:11–13 reminds us, Christ provides for His church by giving people to build one anot...

Pastor Darrell Preaches on Luke 23:32-43 where we see on display: The sovereignty of God to save, the ability of Jesus to save, one man's journey to salvation, and the Christian's reward of salvation. Be encouraged to trust this God who is mighty to save.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 23:32-43 where we see that Jesus is the God who offers, provides, and grants radical forgiveness.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 23:26-38. Jesus is our one true God and King, and is the King who is rejected.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 23:26-31 and encouraged us to remember we have a God who allows Himself to be made weak and humiliated for us. This willing God knows what it's like to be crushed and weary and is also willing to bear our burdens.

Pastor Darrell preached today on Luke 23:18 - 25 where we learn about Jesus, Pilate, and Barabbas. How have you been like Pilate and Barabbas? Are you looking more and more like Jesus?

In John 15, Jesus invites us to abide in Him for the purpose of bearingmuch fruit to the Father's glory. In the message today, Pastor Darrell challenges us to consider how the Lord might produce more fruit in us as we abide in Him, proving ourselves to be His disciple-making disciples. 

Pastor Darrell continues encouraging us as we look again at John 15:1-17 and abiding in Christ.

Guest Preacher, Mike McLaughlin, preached from Colossians 1:3-8 and our hope in heaven. 

Pastor Darrell continues to look at John 15:1-17 where we are called to abide in Christ, the True Vine, who is the source of love, our nourishment, and our fruit-bearing life. We are encouraged to ask ourselves: What are some false vines you find yourself especially vulnerable to, rather than the True Vine, who is Jesus?

Pastor Darrell preached on John 15:1-17, whereJesus calls us to abide in Him. Our abiding is for a purpose: to produce much fruit, to glorify God, and to prove to be His disciples.  We are asked to take an honest look at the fruitfulness of our abiding as individuals and as a church.

Pastor Darrell encourages us in Jesus being the ultimate fulfillment of Psalm 72 and to ask ourselves, "Where do I need Jesus to exercise His kingly reign over my life?"