NBCF Sermons

A Put Together Life with an Unbroken Heart Is Dangerous  9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like...

True strength is measured by what you sacrifice not what you control. (Slide attached) Wake Up and Stand Up Be watchful, stand firm in the faith… 1 Corinthians 16:13a A man who kneels before God can stand before anything. (Slide attached)  Grow Up with Courageous Maturity …act like men, be strong.       1 Corinthians 16:13b True strength is measured by what you sacrifice not what you control. (Sli...

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when...

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. 2 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   Worsh...

Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.     Luke 11:1 Prayer Is a Habit You Cultivate Not a Skill You Pick Up Overnight Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 Jesus said, “This is how you should pray: “Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom...

11  There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. Hebrews 5:11 12  For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food. Hebrews 5:12 13  For everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in th...

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.        Matthew 5:14-16 You Are a Light So Live with Purpose and Visib...

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!     2 Corinthians 5:17   Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created mankind in his own ima...

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!    2 Corinthians 5:17.   You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”             Ephesians...

God Wants To Interrupt Your Life Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.         Acts 9:1-2  Jesus Wants You To See Him for Who He Really Is As h...

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...