Neighborhood Church Ocala Sermons Podcast

Regifting, 1 of 5 from December 5th, 2021 Big Idea: The only hope that will fill our longing is Jesus’ generous humility. John 1 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Do we behave as though every moment of our life is a gift? Will we believe that Jesus’ light is good for us? Will we accept Jesus’ generous gifts? Will we share them with our neighbors? Additional resources Read John 1&nbsp...

How Long?, 5 of 5 from November 28, 2021 Big Idea: We rest in Jesus knowing he stands above every cycle of evil. Daniel 11-12 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Do we trust that God knows the news? Will we grow in wisdom or in knowledge? Will we rest in Jesus? Additional resources Read Daniel 11-12  “Faith Under Fire” Sermon Series  Psalm 13 Audio Video Links Visit our Websi...

HOW LONG?, 4 OF 5 FROM NOVEMBER 21, 2021 Big Idea: Jesus is the greatest force that shapes our world. DANIEL 10 BY MICHAEL LOCKSTAMPFOR (@MIKLOCKS) QUESTIONS Do we seek God when His people are failing? What is our attitude in approaching Yahweh? What is Yahweh’s attitude in approaching us? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Read Daniel 10  “Faith Under Fire” Sermon Series  Psalm 13 LINKS Visit our Web...

How Long?, 3 of 5 from November 14, 2021 Big Idea: Our hope crystalizes when we agree with Yahweh and seek Him. Daniel 9 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Who is our faith for? Are we concerned to know what God has done in the past? Whose reputation is at stake in our prayers? Do we acknowledge Jesus as the turning point of History? Additional resources Read Daniel 9  “Faith Und...

How Long?, 2 of 5 from November 7, 2021 Big Idea: We grieve over evil as a healthy expression of our faith in the Most High God. Daniel 8 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Will we seek God’s clear word in ambiguous times? Will we trust that God sees and hates evil? Are we still moved by evil’s carnage in the world? Additional resources Read Daniel 8   “Faith Under Fire” Sermon S...

How Long?, 1 of 5 from October 31, 2021 Big Idea: “We lament evil’s devastation while we live in the light of God’s assured victory.” Daniel 7 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Will we seek God’s clear word in ambiguous times? Are we ready to meet the Most High God face-to-face? Have we trusted God’s personal work in our lives? Additional resources Read Daniel 7  “Faith Under Fi...

Values, 6 of 6 from October 24, 2021 Big Idea: “WE HOLD FAST TO THE MISSION WHILE ADAPTING OUR METHODS. The truth of the Gospel will never change and we trust the Holy Spirit to help us creatively reach our community.” 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 by Matthew Wheelock (@matthew.wheelock.31) Questions Do we trust God can forgive us? Do we doubt God enriches us? Do we see all of life as a gift? Additional r...

Questions Do we trust God can forgive us? Do we doubt God enriches us? Do we see all of life as a gift? Additional resources Read James 1:12-18 Sermon on Matthew 18:21-35 from “Forgiving” Sermon on forgiving debts from “Teach Us to Pray” Read Ephesians 4:17-32 Practice gratitude, eucharisto ( 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ) Store your treasures [invest] in heaven ( Matthew 6:19-21, 24 ) Don’t value people...

Values, 3 of 6 from October 3, 2021 Big Idea: “WE JOURNEY TOGETHER. Spiritual growth happens best in community. God brings us into His family so no one has to face anything alone.” Ephesians 4:11-16 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Do our thoughts towards others reflect our love for God? How are we responding to Jesus’ proposal? Who will we choose to journey with? Additional resourc...

Values, 2 of 6 from September 26, 2021 Big Idea: “WE TRUST THE BIBLE. We depend on Scripture as our primary guide for life because God leads us most directly through His Word.” John 17:11-19 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions What is our status of Biblical hygiene? Are we listening? Will we trust God in His Word? Additional resources Read John 17  The Holy Spirit also uses the Wo...

Values, 1 of 6 from September 19, 2021 Big Idea: “WE PUT JESUS FIRST. We center everything on His love and grace because He alone has set us free.” John 15:1-11 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions What is our connection to Jesus? How will we abide with Jesus this week? Additional resources Read John 15 “Clean” appears to be equivalent to “pruned” ( John 13:6-10 ) Links Visit our Websit...

Faith Under Fire, 6 of 6 from September 12, 2021 Big Idea: “Yahweh is the only living God.” Daniel 6 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions What accusations could be leveled against us in our work? Can we name what hills we would die on? Will we trust Yahweh? Additional resources Read Daniel 6  Jesus said “The world has hated Me, you also will have trouble” ( John 15 ) Download Trans...

Faith Under Fire, 5 of 6 from September 5, 2021 Big Idea: “Only the Most High God can truly lift us up.” Daniel 5 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions What old victories do we keep drawing on for a pick-me-up? What reliable friends have we drifted away from? How do our priorities measure up against eternity? Additional resources Read Daniel 5  Confident and genuine faith is not pre...

Faith Under Fire, 4 of 6 from August 29, 2021 Big Idea: “In the end the Most High God reigns over all.” Daniel 4 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions What deficient resources do we keep coming back to? Will we seek God in full repentance? What have we done with what God tells us about Himself? Additional resources Read Daniel 4  Jesus said “The world has hated Me, you also will hav...

Faith Under Fire, 3 of 6 from August 22, 2021 Big Idea: “The Most High God dwells among flesh.” Daniel 3 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions When are we quick to skip over God’s involvement? Will we stand with clarity when we know we’re being misunderstood? Do we walk with the Most High God? Additional resources Read Daniel 3  Confident and genuine faith is not presumptuous ( Mark...

Faith Under Fire, 2 of 6 from August 15, 2021 Big Idea: “God alone holds our future in His hands.” Daniel 2 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Who do we call on for spiritual back-up? How do we describe God’s work in our lives? Is our hope securely in the glory of Jesus’ kingdom? Do we see every “shakeup” in our lives as an opportunity? Additional resources Read Daniel 1  Mordeca...

Faith Under Fire, 1 of 6 from August 8, 2021 Big Idea: “God is not held captive even when His people fail.” Daniel 1 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Are we trusting Jesus to bring us into His kingdom? Are we careful to remind ourselves that this is not our home? Are we conduits of God’s blessing even to those who are far from Him? Additional resources Read Daniel 1  Present yo...

Standalone Sermon from August 1, 2021 Big Idea: “We experience fulfilling worship of God in community with a faith family.” Romans 12 by Michael Lockstampfor ( @miklocks ) Questions Is Jesus raising us to life? Who do we choose to journey together with? Who are we struggling most to love? Additional resources Read Romans 12  Audio Video Links Visit our Website Watch the video on Youtube Follo...