New Beginnings Baptist Church

November 30th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:5-25 As we enter the Advent season, Pastor Todd Kaunitz launches a new series exploring the attributes of God revealed in the story of Christmas. In this episode, “Sovereign & Merciful,” we journey through Luke 1:5–25 and witness how God’s divine nature is displayed in the lives of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Pastor Todd reminds us that what we...

November 30th, 2025 | Attributes of Advent | Luke 1:5-25 In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Matt Darby kicks off our series, “Attributes of Advent,” by taking us deep into the story behind the story—the God who longs to be known. Advent means arrival , and in the arrival of Jesus we don’t just discover a Savior—we discover the very heart, character, and nature of God Himself. Walking through...

November 23rd, 2025 | Standalone | Luke 17:11-19 As we step into Thanksgiving week, Pastor Daniel Norris invites us to shift our hearts into a posture of gratitude—one that recognizes God’s mercy, returns to Jesus in worship, and ultimately leads to a transformed life. Drawing from Luke 17:11–19, this message unpacks the story of ten lepers who encounter Jesus, yet only one returns in gratitude. T...

November 23rd, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 1:3-7 What does it really mean to be sure of your salvation? In a world where certainty is rare and often feels impossible, Pastor Ben Lofton turns to 1 Peter 1:3–7 to help believers discover where true assurance is found—and how to recognize the evidence of a transformed life. In this stand-alone message, positioned between sermon series, Pastor Ben dive...

November 16th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Luke 18:18-30 In this powerful conclusion to the Seek 1 sermon collection, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through one of the most sobering and revealing encounters in the Gospels—the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18. While our series may be wrapping up, the journey of becoming a “seek first” follower of Jesus continues. Today’s message presses into a life-def...

November 16th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Luke 18:18-30 In this special Commitment Sunday message, Pastor Matt Darby challenges us with a simple but life-altering question: What is the one thing driving everything in your life—and is it Jesus? As our church continues the Seek 1 journey, this sermon invites every listener into a deeper place of surrender, trust, and freedom. Drawing from Luke 18 and Jesus’...

November 2nd, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:19-24 In this message from the Seek One series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz challenges us to examine who—or what—truly masters our hearts. Continuing in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, we dive into one of His most penetrating teachings: “You cannot serve both God and money.” Through Matthew 6:19–24, Pastor Todd unpacks three powerful truths Jesus gives about money: -M...

November 2nd, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:19-24 In this message from the Seek 1 series, Pastor Matt Darby reminds us that when it comes to the human heart, nothing competes for God’s place quite like money. Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:19–24 confront the idols that fight for our worship and call us to serve one Master —not money, not possessions, but Christ alone. Through this passage, Pastor Matt un...

November 9th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Acts 3-4 In this powerful message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz continues the Seek series with “One More,” a deep dive into Acts 3–4. The early church wasn’t driven by size, status, or comfort—it was driven by one mission: reaching one more for Jesus. Pastor Todd unpacks how the first believers lived with supernatural power , revealing four marks that fueled their movement:...

November 9th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Acts 3-4 What does it look like when Jesus becomes the One Thing That Drives Everything ? In this powerful message from Pastor Matt Darby, New Beginnings continues the Seek journey with “One More.” Drawing from Acts 3–4, Pastor Matt unpacks how the early church—empowered by the Holy Spirit—became a movement passionate about reaching one more for Jesus. This wasn’t a...

October 26th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Psalm 27:1-8 What would it look like for Jesus to become the one thing that drives everything in your life? In this powerful kickoff to our Seek One journey, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to discover what it means to live with a singular pursuit—seeking God’s abiding presence above all else. Teaching from Psalm 27:1–8 , Pastor Todd unpacks David’s declaration that...

October 26th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Psalm 27 What happens when Jesus becomes the one thing that drives everything in your life? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby continues the Seek 1 journey by unpacking the heart behind “One Desire” from Psalm 27:4 —a call to make God’s abiding presence our greatest pursuit and deepest longing. Every person was created to seek, to hunger, and to long for something m...

October 19th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:25-33 What happens when Jesus becomes the one thing that drives everything in your life? In this powerful opening message of the Seek One discipleship journey, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks Matthew 6:33 — “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” — and challenges us to reorder our entire lives around the Kingdom of God. This isn’t about adding J...

October 19th, 2025 | Seek ONE | Matthew 6:25-33 What if your entire life was driven by one thing — and that one thing was Jesus? In this powerful kickoff to the Seek One series, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” This message challenges us to take the biggest discipleship step our church has ever taken — a two-year jou...

October 12th, 2025 | Standalone | Acts 2:36-41 In this powerful standalone message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks the urgency and significance of baptism as seen in Acts 2. When the crowd was "cut to the heart" by the Gospel, 3,000 people responded—not with hesitation, but with immediate, spontaneous baptism. Pastor Todd walks through three types of people responding today: • Those who are...

October 12th, 2025 | Standalone | John 10:1-15 In this thoughtful and timely message, Luke Ludwig walks us through Jesus’ powerful words in John 10: “I am the Good Shepherd.” This isn’t just a comforting metaphor—it’s a call to recognize who truly leads us, loves us, and lays down His life for us. We explore three life-shaping truths from this passage: Imposters will come – Voices that promise lif...

October 5th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 In this powerful conclusion to the Fortify series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz tackles the biggest challenge in any relationship: communication in conflict . Whether you're married, dating, or simply dealing with difficult dynamics, this message will equip you with biblical truth and practical tools to help you fight fair —fighting for each other, not...

October 5th, 2025 | Fortify | 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 In this heartfelt and practical message, Pastor Matt Darby brings clarity and hope to one of the most universal struggles in marriage: conflict . As we close out the Fortify series, this episode explores a truth we all face—conflict doesn’t mean your marriage is broken, it means you’re both real people. The key? It’s not if you fight… it’s how you...

September 28th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 1; Proverbs 5-7 In this bold episode of the Fortify series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz tackles a topic often avoided in church: sex and sexuality . Starting with a biblical framework from Genesis and diving deep into Proverbs 5–7, Pastor Todd unpacks God's original design for sex — and why staying within His boundaries leads to freedom, joy, and life. You’ll d...

September 28th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 2; Proverbs 5-7 In this candid and powerful message, Pastor Matt Darby tackles one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in our culture: sexual intimacy. As part of the Fortify series, we return to Genesis 2 to build a clear theological framework around God’s design for sex — its parameters, its place, and its purposes. With honesty, clarity, and b...

September 21st, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 4:12-16 What does it truly cost to follow Jesus in 2025 America? In this timely and convicting message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz addresses the increasing hostility toward biblical truth and the growing price of public faithfulness. Sparked by the shocking and controversial death of Charlie Kirk—an unapologetic follower of Christ and defender of a biblical wor...

September 21st, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 4:12-14 What does it truly mean to follow Jesus in a culture that calls truth hate and conviction intolerance? In this bold and timely sermon, Pastor Matt Darby speaks directly into the polarized moment we’re living in—where standing for biblical truth comes at an increasing cost. Following the tragic events of September 10, where a man was murdered for...

September 14th, 2025 | Fortify | Joshua 24:14-15 In Week 5 of our Fortify series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz brings a passionate message on the importance of generational faithfulness. From Joshua 24 , we see a clear challenge: every family must choose whom they will serve — and that choice echoes for generations. With deep conviction, Pastor Todd calls parents, grandparents, and church leaders to draw a...

September 14th, 2025 | Fortify | Joshua 24 In this compelling message from our Fortify series, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks what it means to build a lasting legacy of faith — one that impacts not just your children, but your children’s children. Every family passes something down: values, traditions, even patterns of brokenness. But what are you passing down? Drawing from Joshua 24 , Pastor Matt chal...

September 7th, 2025 | Fortify | Ephesians 5:15-17 In this urgent and hope-filled message, Pastor Kyle Riley brings a passionate call to parents, leaders, and believers to wake up to the spiritual battle raging for the hearts of the next generation. Drawing from Ephesians 5 and 6, Pastor Kyle unpacks the real problem—not just what's happening in the world, but what’s happening in our homes. Our...