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

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 12:32-34, exploring the profound spiritual truths behind letting go of worry and finding peace. Jesus is our Prince of Peace, bringing peace on earth and goodwill toward men. 

We welcomed Aaron Turner to New Port today to open God’s Word for us. Aaron is Director of Outreach at MidTown (PCA) Church in St. Louis. Aaron preached on Luke 12:22-34 and having confidence in God's love and provision as we seek to live for Him.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 22:63 – 23:25 where we see two different responses to Jesus: worship vs. rejection. How will you respond to Jesus?

Advent hope doesn't require us to ignore the reality of our brokenness. We must see it to grasp the hope of Jesus' return. Pastor Darrell looks at Luke 22 and 2 Corinthians 7:10 as we consider godly sorrow as seen in Peter as well as worldly sorrow as seen in Judas. This leads us to see our need for Christ.

In Luke 22:35-46 we see that Jesus does not fail when tempted. He doesn't just die in our place but lives and obeys in our place as well. He then is able to enable us by faith and grace in our dependent prayerfulness and endurance.

Guest Preacher and missionary with International XChange Organization, Gary Johnson, preached from Isaiah 30:1-19. From this passage, we can see the signs of leaning on our own understanding or on God.

Pastor Darrell preached today on the rise and fall of Peter. in Luke 22:31-33, 54-62. We are reminded in this passage of Christ's faithfulness, compassion, and keeping ministry to us.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 22:24-30 where Jesus reveals to His disciples what true greatness is. True greatness comes through servanthood. Who is the greatest among us? Jesus.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 22:7-23, where we considered Christ's eager desire to complete the work the Father had given Him to do.

Can the Words of Jesus be trusted? Pastor Darrell shows from Luke 21 how everything Jesus said would happen, did happen just as he said it would. We can, therefore, wholly receive and trust all that He said.

Pastor Darrell preached a second in a sermon series on Luke 21:5-38. He encouraged us to trust what God's Word says He accomplishes through severe mercies and the divine providences of the Lord. 

In the first of a three-part series, Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 21:5-38, where we see the kindness of God in the reality that Jesus' sacrifice is the better sacrifice and satisfies perfectly once for all.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 22:1-6, where we are reminded that while the world, the flesh, and the devil scheme, the Lord has a plan and is sovereign over all.

In Mark 4:35-41, we see that Jesus is the God who is with us in the storm.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 20:45 – 21:4 where Jesus honors a devoted widow and condemns the teachers of the law.

Pastor Darrell shared a presentation of the gospel and encouraged listeners to respond by faith.

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 20:19-44, where we see the scribes speak words intended to trap Jesus. Jesus' words remind us we are made in the image of God. We bear His name, and it is good for us to allow ourselves to be challenged: Are we giving God that which is rightly due to Him, not out of duty but out of love and for who He is? 

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 20:1-18 where we see Jesus' authority questioned. We can ask ourselves, "Where am I not joyfully respecting and submitting to the authority of Jesus in my life?"

Pastor Darrell preaches on Luke 19:28-48, and we consider the ways Jesus, our King, comes to us. Among the many ways, He comes: Bringing peace, disruption, and restoring proper functioning. Where do you need Jesus to bring His victory to bear in your life more? Where do you need the peace of Christ to rule over your heart and life more? Where do you need Him to bring disruption? Where do you need...

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 19:11-27 and the Parable of the 10 Minas. We are asked to consider: Do I miss the heart of the King? Do I see Him as a King who delights to bestow privileges and blessings, or do I view Him more as a "severe man"? Do I delight in rendering service to Him?

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 19:1-10, where Jesus saw Zacchaeus, came to him, knew him by name, and delighted to be in his presence. How will you respond as Jesus sees you, comes to you, knows you, and delights in you? 

Pastor Darrell preached today on Luke 18: 31-43 where we see Jesus, the God who hears us and who heals us. What do you want Jesus to do for you? 

Pastor Darrell preached today on Luke 18:18-30, where we seethe rich ruler has it all---except peace with God. He looked to His own goodness, and he treasured money over the Kingdomof God. We were reminded that grace is God doing what's impossible for us to do for ourselves. Jesus lived the perfect life, our sin was put on Him. He rose from the dead, and God reveals Himself to us. Obtaining et...

Pastor Darrell preached on Luke 18:9-17, where we are encouraged to remember what is necessary to enter the Kingdom of God. We must be willing to receive it like a child, in dependence on Jesus.

Pastor Darrell preaches on Luke 18:1-8, where we find what he referred to as The Parable of the Good, Kind, and Righteous Judge. In this passage, we are encouraged not to lose heart and to wait patiently by faith as we trust and love Him.