New Beginnings Baptist Church

March 1st, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:10-24 Stories are powerful. From the dramatic conversion of Nicky Cruz—once a violent gang leader in 1950s New York who encountered the life-changing love of Christ through David Wilkerson—to the countless testimonies of believers throughout history, God uses transformed lives to proclaim a transforming Gospel. In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz op...

March 1st, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:10-24 In this powerful message from Galatians, Matt Darby reminds us that the Gospel is not man’s idea—it is God’s revelation. And when that Gospel truly comes into your life, it doesn’t just inform you… it transforms you. The book of Galatians is an urgent warning: don’t turn to a different gospel. As Paul defends his ministry against accusations of...

February 22nd, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:6-9 In this powerful message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through Epistle to the Galatians 1:6–9 and confronts one of the most urgent dangers facing the church—counterfeit gospels. The Apostle Paul opens his letter with strong words: “I am astonished…” The believers in Galatia had embraced the true Gospel—saved by...

February 22nd, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:6-9 In this urgent message from our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Matt Darby takes us to Epistle to the Galatians 1:6–9 and delivers a clear warning for the church today: don’t turn to a different gospel. Galatians reads like a spiritual tornado warning. Paul skips the pleasantries because something dangerous is brewing. The believers were drift...

February 15th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:1-5 In this opening message of our new series through Galatians, Pastor Matt Darby lays a critical foundation with a bold reminder: there is no other Gospel. In a world filled with competing messages—social media, politics, self-help, religion—everyone is preaching a version of “good news.” Each promises identity, fulfillment, improvement, or fre...

February 8th, 2026 | Encounter | John 14 As we close out our Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby takes us deep into John 14 with a sobering and powerful question: Are we ready if God answers our prayer? We often cry out for an outpouring of God’s presence—but what happens when He actually comes? Scripture reveals a critical truth: when God comes down, He doesn’t come as a guest… He comes to make H...

February 8th, 2026 | Encounter | John 14 What if God actually answered the prayers we’ve been praying? In this powerful message from our Encounter series, Pastor Derrick Jackson challenges us with a sobering reality: when we ask God to come near, He doesn’t show up as a guest—He moves in as a resident. Through John 14:16–23, we see that Jesus didn’t promise a temporary visitation. He promised the...

February 15th, 2026 | No Other Gospel | Galatians 1:1-5 In this opening message of our new series through the book of Galatians, Pastor Todd Kaunitz lays a strong foundation with a clear and urgent reminder: there is no other Gospel . Traveling back to Paul’s first missionary journey in Acts 13–14, we see the Gospel explode among the Gentiles in Galatia. But not long after, false teachers began ad...

February 1st, 2026 | Encounter | Isaiah 64:1-4 What does it really mean to pray for revival—and why aren’t more believers desperate for it? In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks the biblical meaning of revival: to live again. Drawing from Isaiah’s cry in Isaiah 64:1–4, Pastor Todd walks through five powerful themes that shape a genuine prayer for revival— crisis, v...

February 1st, 2026 | Encounter | Isaiah 64:1-4 What does it look like to truly encounter God—not just study Him, but experience His living presence? In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into Isaiah’s desperate prayer for revival: “Oh that You would rend the heavens and come down.” This sermon reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived apart fr...

January 25th, 2026 | Encounter | 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to experience a fresh encounter with Jesus through the glory of God revealed in the Holy Spirit. Teaching from 2 Corinthians 3:7–18, Pastor Todd contrasts the fading glory of the Old Covenant—revealed through Moses and the Law—with the far greater, lasting glory of the Ne...

January 18th, 2026 | Standalone | Luke 15:11-24 At UNITED Student Weekend 2026 , guest speaker Nick Hurst shares a powerful message titled “I’ll Leave the Light On.” Drawing from Luke 15:11–24 , the story of the prodigal son, this message reveals the heart of God toward every wandering child. Nick highlights three powerful truths: God doesn’t give up on you, even when you walk away. God doesn’t sa...

January 18th, 2025 | Standalone | Mark 1:16-18 At UNITED Student Weekend 2026 , guest speaker Ryan Fontenot shares a powerful message from Mark 1:16–18 that traces the heart of Jesus’ call to every believer. Through three movements, this episode reveals how Jesus pursues us with salvation , invites us into a real relationship , and sends us on mission . From God calling out to Adam in Genesis to J...

January 11th, 2026 | Encounter | Hebrews 4:11-16 What if the key to spiritual growth isn’t a shortcut—but a daily encounter with God’s Word? In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to experience a fresh encounter with the living presence of God through Scripture. Drawing from Hebrews 4:11–16, he reminds us that the Bible is not just a book to be read, but the very...

January 11th, 2026 | Encounter | Hebrews 4:11-16 What does it truly mean to encounter God—not just the idea of Him, but God Himself? In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby explores how God meets us, forms us, and draws us deeper into life with Him through His living Word. Teaching from Hebrews 4:11–16, Pastor Matt reminds us that the Bible is not merely information to be stud...

January 4th, 2026 | Encounter | Hosea 10:12 What if the greatest obstacle to experiencing more of God is our comfort with the status quo? In this opening message of the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz calls the church to a holy discontentment with lukewarm Christianity and invites us into a deeper, transforming encounter with God. Drawing from Hosea 10:12, Pastor Todd unpacks God’s call to s...

January 4th, 2026 | Encounter | Hosea 10 What does it really mean to encounter God—not just know about Him, but experience His presence as a lived reality? In this first message from the Encounter series, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into a deeper understanding of how God moves toward His people and how we respond to experience Him personally. Drawing from Hosea 10, Pastor Matt reminds us that enc...

December 28th, 2025 | Standalone | Acts 6 In this powerful and challenging message, Pastor Kyle Riley teaches that forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s spiritual strength. Opening with a lighthearted story and moving into the life of Stephen in Acts 6–7, Pastor Kyle shows how a Spirit-filled life is marked by faith without compromise, perseverance without fear, compassion without resentment, and forgiv...

Decembet 28th, 2025 | Standalone | Genesis 15 As the year comes to a close, Jake Peterman walks us through Genesis 15 to remind us of a truth we often forget in seasons of waiting: God’s promises may move ahead of our understanding, but He never leaves His people behind . Through the story of Abram, this message speaks to the tension between what God has promised and what we can currently see. Abr...

December 21st, 2025 | Atrributes of Advent | Luke 2:9-20 The Christmas season is often full—full of schedules, expectations, and emotions. In this message, Pastor Daniel Norris brings us back to the heart of Advent by reminding us that Christmas doesn’t wait for us to have it all together. Instead, Christmas is the moment God stepped into our world. Drawing from Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Daniel unpacks...

December 21st, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 2:8-20 Why does Christmas exist? According to Pastor Matt Darby, the answer is simple yet profound: Christmas exists so that we can know God . In this Advent message from Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Matt explores how the arrival of Jesus reveals a God who is both overwhelmingly glorious and astonishingly gracious . While we often separate God’s glory and H...

December 14th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 2:1-7 In this message from the Attributes of Advent series, Pastor Todd Kauntiz invites us to lift our eyes to the providence and faithfulness of God revealed in the Christmas story. What many see as a familiar passage in Luke 2 becomes a powerful window into the heart of a God who is sovereign over history and unwavering in keeping His promises. A...

December 14th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Matt Darby Behind the story of Jesus’ arrival is the story of a God who longs to be known. In this week's Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby reminds us that Christmas exists so that we can know God—and that the more we know Him, the more we love, trust, and rest in Him. Walking through Luke 2, Pastor Matt highlights two powerful attributes revealed i...

December 7th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:26-38 In this Advent message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues our series Attributes of Advent by exploring two profound characteristics of God revealed in the Christmas story: His omnipotence and His immanence . While God is all-powerful and sovereign over all creation, He is also deeply personal—near, involved, and present with His people. Drawing...

December 7th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:26-38 In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby invites us into Luke 1 to rediscover the heart of Christmas: a God who longs to be known. As we continue our Attributes of Advent series, we see two breathtaking truths about God woven through the story of Jesus’ arrival—He is omnipotent (all-powerful) and immanent (always present). Pastor Mat...