New Beginnings Lutheran Church

What if the greatest threat to our freedom isn't dependence, but the illusion of independence? This Fourth of July weekend, we'll explore the story of the most powerful man on earth who learned that success, prosperity, and power can never replace our need for God. Join us for "Declaration of Dependence Day" and discover the freedom found in humility, gratitude, and trust. Scripture: Daniel 4 **Fo...

The future of faith is not built on programs but on people. Scripture repeatedly calls God's people to cultivate a wholehearted love for God and to pass that faith on through the rhythms of everyday life. Join us as we explore the sacred responsibility and lasting joy of shaping the next generation. Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this...

If a "man after God’s own heart" can fall, where does that leave the rest of us? The story of David and Bathsheba isn't just an ancient scandal; it’s a mirror. This week, we explore how the lure of power can corrupt even the most faithful among us. Join us for a sobering look at how the best of us are capable of the worst of things—and why we are all in desperate need of a Grace that is greater th...

The world looks for resumes, stature, and strength; God looks at the heart. We often think God needs "great" people to do great things, but the story of David proves He prefers the underdog. This week, we look at the transition from the palace to the pasture and ask the tough question: Are we looking for a leader who fits our image, or one who follows God’s heart? Scripture: 1 Samuel 16-17 **For t...

Be careful what you wish for. Sometimes, getting what we want reveals who we really are. When we prioritize our "ends" over God’s "means," we often secure the very failure we were trying to avoid. Scripture: 1 Samuel 13-15 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

“But everyone else is doing it!” It’s the oldest excuse in the book, and it’s exactly how Israel ended up with a king they didn’t need. When we look to power and politics to save us, we often get exactly what we asked for—and realize why God’s way was better all along. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 & 8 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermon...

The harvest of the New Age is already taking root. If you feel burned out by a cynical world, come be reminded that because Christ is risen, no act of kindness is ever wasted and your "doing good" has eternal momentum. Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Leadership is best expressed with a towel, not a title. We’ll look at the night Jesus washed feet to understand how the King of the Universe empowers us to lead through the grit and grace of practical service. Scripture: John 13:1-17 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Radical love doesn't check for a passport or a pedigree. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we’ll see how the Resurrection empowers us to cross social boundaries and offer kindness that costs us something. Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

The way up is down. Join us as we explore the "downward mobility" of Jesus and learn how adopting His humble mindset can heal our fractured relationships and communities.

Character is what happens when the cameras are off. Learn why the most powerful acts of Kingdom kindness are the ones only God sees, freeing us from the exhausting hunt for human "likes."

The upside-down revolution begins here. Discover how Jesus redefines greatness by trading a worldly throne for a servant’s heart, inviting us to find our true purpose in the needs of others.

The resurrection isn’t just about life after death. The resurrection of Jesus is also about the beginning of end times fulfillment today. Christ followers are not just waiting for the appearance of Jesus, but every day usher in His coming kingdom in real world time through concrete actions. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this we...

As Jesus carries the cross through the streets, love presses forward under unbearable weight. This station invites us to reflect on the burdens we carry and what it means to follow Christ on a road we did not choose. Scripture: John 19:16-17 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Mocked, beaten, and crowned in cruelty, Jesus experiences the stripping away of dignity that so many know all too well. In this station we confront shame, humiliation, and the false identities imposed upon us. Scripture: John 19:1-3 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Jesus stands silent before political power, false accusations, and a justice system more concerned with order than truth. This station asks what happens when righteousness is put on trial—and who we become when we choose comfort over courage. Scripture: John 18:28-19:16 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

In a moment of fear, Peter distances himself from the One he loves most. His denial mirrors the quiet ways we often choose safety over faithfulness—and yet Jesus’ gaze still carries grace. Scripture: Luke 22:54-62 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Jesus is betrayed not by an enemy, but by a close companion—reminding us that love always risks pain. This station of the cross exposes the deep wounds that come from broken trust and asks how we continue to love when we’ve been hurt. Scripture: Luke 22:47-48 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus confronts fear, loneliness, and the crushing weight of what lies ahead. Here we see that faith is not the absence of dread, but the courage to trust God when the future feels unbearable. Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

The Bible is often a mirror that reveals the thoughts and inclinations of the reader. Like a Rorschach Test, the ink on the pages of Holy Scripture validates predispositions. After all, Christians have used the Bible to justify colonialism, slavery, and other evils—a warning to us all. Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon...

The Bible is more ‘for us’ than ‘about us.’ Or you might say, “the Bible is for our time, but not about our time.” We do read it in order to apply it to ourselves, but while also remembering its context. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

Even people in the Bible don’t always understand the Bible (the parts they had at their times and places). The Bible has always required translation, explanation, and cultural perspective. Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

We are characters in a narrative that has a beginning and a culmination! All Scripture has an arc and we each play a part in it. What the author of life has written helps us understand various developments in salvation history, including our present roles. Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

The Bible is very human, even though God inspired it. Divine inspiration is more organic than you might first imagine. Compare the Bible to Jesus. We cannot understand how Jesus is both divine and human, but we know why. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at https://nblc.net/sermons

God did not dictate the Bible. The Bible tells us that a very human process was used in its creation. Authors interviewed others, did research, and had specific goals that shaped the way they crafted and ordered what they wrote. Scripture: Luke 1:1-4 **For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons