New Beginnings Baptist Church

December 8, 2024 | The Gift | Genesis 3 We explore Genesis 3 to understand why we need the gift of Jesus. Sin, which entered the world through Adam and Eve’s rebellion, separated humanity from God, bringing shame, strife, and suffering into our lives. This brokenness is the root of our emptiness, loneliness, and the chaos we experience in the world. The good news of the Gospel is that, despite thi...

December 1, 2024 | The Gift | Luke 2:8-20 & Genesis 1 In this message, we explore the incredible truth that God created us for relationship with Him. Through the incarnation of Jesus, God made a way for us to be in a personal, intimate relationship with Him, not based on performance or religious rituals, but on His unbreakable love. Jesus is the greatest gift, given freely, to restore the rela...

December 1, 2024 | The Gift | Luke 2 & Genesis 1 In this message, we explore the Gospel’s central theme: God created us for a relationship with Him, but that relationship was interrupted by sin. The good news is that forgiveness is available through Jesus Christ, and we’re called to turn from sin and surrender to Him. We dive into the story of the shepherds in Luke 2 and how God sent messenger...

November 24, 2024 | City on a Hill | Matthew 4:12-17  Is it working? Is the light of Christ working through us? Jesus shows us four key ways His light is evident: through divine appointments, drawing desperate people, developing disciples, and discerning fakers. We dive into each of these examples from Jesus' ministry to help us reflect on how we can live as His light in the world today. Ultimatel...

November 24, 2024 | City on a Hill | Matthew 4:12-17 "Is it working?” When it comes to living out our faith, is what we’re doing working? Just like we wonder if diets, medications, or efforts in life are making an impact, we often question if the light of Christ is truly working in us. Through the life of Jesus in Matthew 4:12-17, we see four powerful ways His light was evident: divine appointment...

November 17, 2024 | City on a Hill | Acts 1:4-8 In this message from the City on a Hill series, we explore the crucial role of Divine Power in fulfilling our purpose as Christ-followers. Drawing from Acts 1, we learn that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our calling and be the light of the world. Just as the disciples needed to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit, we must pursue God’s p...

November 17, 2024 | City on a Hill | Acts 1:4-8 In this week’s message from Acts 1, we explore the essential role of Divine Power given by the Holy Spirit in fulfilling our God-given purpose. Jesus tells His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that this divine power takes patience and requires relentless pursuit in prayer. Just as the disciples prayed as they waited in the upper roo...

November 10, 2024 | City on a Hill | Matthew 5:13-16 In this video from our City on a Hill series, we explore Matthew 5:13-16, where Jesus calls us the "light of the world." As believers, we have a divine purpose to reflect the light of Christ in a dark world. Jesus' light exposes darkness, guides us, and brings healing. We're not just saved for heaven but called to shine His light in our everyday...

November 10, 2024 | City on a Hill | Matthew 5:14-16 In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus calls us "the light of the world," giving us a divine purpose to shine His light in a dark world. This means living out our faith through good works and sharing the Gospel, so others may come to know Jesus. God has placed us strategically in our communities, workplaces, and homes to be a beacon of hope and truth, a peop...

November 3, 2024 | City on a Hill | John 1:1-13 In this powerful message from our City on a Hill series, we dive into John 1:1-13 and explore the life-changing truth that Jesus is the Light of the world. Jesus, as the eternal Word of God, came to reveal God's love, bring salvation, and offer eternal life to all who believe in Him. Through His life, death, and resurrection, we discover how Jesus is...

November 3, 2024 | City on a Hill | John 8:12 In this message from our City on a Hill series, we dive into John 8:12 where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world." We see Jesus' identity as the Messiah and God Himself is the source of our true identity as the Light of the World. Discover how following Jesus is the key to stepping out of darkness and into the life He offers. This message reve...

October 27, 2024 | City on a Hill  In this sermon, we are tackling the intersection of faith and politics as we approach the upcoming election. We are reminded that politics affect our daily lives. Therefore it’s our responsibility to bring God’s truth into these discussions. As believers we must vote to promote Kingdom values. We’re called to be truth-tellers, prioritizing God’s truth. The Lion o...

October 27, 2024 | City on a Hill  In today’s sermon, we’re exploring how Christians should approach voting on November 5 and live out our faith on November 6. It’s important for the Church to engage in political discourse because the values of God’s Kingdom should influence our choices at the ballot box. While we may face imperfect candidates, our responsibility is to advocate for policies aligne...

October 20, 2024 | Trust Me | Malachi 3:6-12 In this impactful message from our "Trust Me" series, we dive into the challenge of trusting God with our finances. Using Malachi 3:6-12, we discuss how disobedience in tithing can lead to spiritual drift, while obedience invites God's blessings. Explore the meaning of tithes and offerings, why tithing remains essential for believers, and how trusting G...

October 20, 2024 | Trust Me | 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Join us for week two of our new series, Trust Me, where we explore the profound impact of generosity and the freedom that comes from trusting God with all we have. We invite you to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from embracing a life of giving and trusting in God. Do you know JESUS ?: ⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠...

In this sermon, we highlighted the importance of living as givers rather than hoarders, emphasizing that true happiness comes from selflessness and trust in God. Using the example of the Macedonian church, who, despite their poverty, overflowed with joy and generosity, the message encourages believers to surrender everything to God, recognizing that all they have belongs to Him. We are called to t...

October 13, 2024 | Trust Me | Malachi 3:6-12 In this sermon, we explore Malachi 3:6-12, focusing on the importance of trusting God with our finances through tithing and offerings. Just as we teach our children to trust, our relationship with Jesus hinges on our faith in His provision. God invites us to surrender our resources, promising that when we return to Him in obedience, He will bless us abu...

October 6, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 3:11-18 In this message from 2 Peter 3:10-18, we explore how the certainty of Jesus' return shapes our lives today. Peter emphasizes three key actions for living in eager expectation: pursue the Gospel through holiness and godliness, proclaim the Gospel with urgency as we recognize this age as a time of salvation, and protect the Gospel by guar...

In this powerful message from 2 Peter 3:14-18, we’re called to live with readiness for the return of Jesus. Peter emphasizes four key exhortations: practice personal holiness, proclaim the Gospel with urgency, protect the truth against false teachings, and prioritize spiritual maturity. As we await Christ’s return, we should reflect His righteousness in our lives, actively share the salvation He o...

September 29, 2024 | Final Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 3:1-10In 2 Peter 3, Peter addresses doubts about Jesus' return, assuring believers of its certainty despite skepticism. He calls for a sincere mind, rooted in the truth of God's Word. Peter highlights three attributes of God: His sovereignty, demonstrated in creation and judgment; His transcendence, showing that time is different for God; a...

September 29, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 3:1-13 In 2 Peter 3, Peter addresses the skepticism about Jesus’ return amidst worldly chaos. He urges believers to remember God’s promise about the second coming, which is rooted throughout scripture. Peter warns that scoffers will question the validity of this promise, but we can be reassured by God’s sovereignty, patience, and holiness. B...

September 22, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 2:17-22 In this sermon on 2 Peter 2:17-22, we explore Peter's urgent warnings against false gospels that promise life yet lack true substance. He describes these deceptive teachings, which prey on the vulnerable and offer a counterfeit freedom but ultimately leads to slavery. These false gospels may produce temporary change, but it ultim...

September 22, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 2:1-16 In this sermon, Pastor Todd dives into 2 Peter 2:17-22, where Peter warns us about the dangers of false teachers and their deceptive gospels. We discover how these false gospels promise life but lack true substance, prey on the vulnerable, promise freedom while leading to slavery, and offer momentary change without genuine transformat...

September 15, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man In 2 Peter chapter 2, Peter issues a crucial warning about false teachers leading believers away from the true Gospel. Peter emphasizes that we can take heart because judgement is inevitable. But we can do not have to be afraid because of God’s grace to rescue the righteous through faith. Believers remain vigilant against deception, maintain a heart s...

September 15, 2024 | Last Words of a Dying Man | 2 Peter 2:1-16 In 2 Peter, we hear a warning to “not be deceived” by false teachers and things that contradict the Word of God. This warning is not new and it is still needed today. God is just and will hold people accountable for their sin. But by His grace we are made righteous. Believers are called to remain vigilant, pursue holiness, and activel...