New City Church

Don’t you dare compare! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our DAVID series with a message about comparison. 1 Samuel 18:6-7 When the victorious Israelite army was returning home after David had killed the Philistine, women from all the towns of Israel came out to meet King Saul. They sang and danced for joy with tambourines and cymbals. This was their song: “Saul has killed his thousands,...

God’s promises come with a process! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our DAVID series with a message about the making of a man or woman of God. 1 Samuel 17:40 Then David took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. Before David ever found victory on the battlef...

He knows what He is doing! This weekend Pastor Joaquin continued our DAVID series with a message on embracing God's plan.  1 Samuel 16:13  "Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward.." 1. Stop mourning what didn't work  When God rejected Saul, Samuel grieved over what was. But when our hope and...

You can have a heart after God! This weekend Pastor Steve started our DAVID series with a message about the contrast between kings Saul and David. 1 Samuel 13:14 Samuel said to Saul, "The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” Saul lost the blessing and favor of God over his life, and God chose David becau...

You can belong to Christ and still have a fire that has dwindled. This weekend Pastor Joaquin concluded our BRING THE HEAT series with a message about fanning the flame of the gift of God within us.  2 Timothy 1:4-7  I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason I remind you t...

You can finish strong! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BRING THE HEAT series with a message about running our race well. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness. Too many people start well but finish poorly. How can we, like the Apostle Paul, finish our race and remai...

Fathers are in high demand! This weekend we honored dads at New City, and Pastor Steve Andres brought a message of encouragement from our BRING THE HEAT series. 1 Timothy 1:18-19 Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord’s battles. Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear....

What are you investing in today? This weekend Shawndra Lucas continued our BRING THE HEAT series with a message about the value of God’s word in our lives. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. The Apostle Paul is telling T...

What does home feel like to you? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BRING THE HEAT series with a message about an under-appreciated quality necessary to be a leader: hospitality. 1 Timothy 3:1-3 A church leader must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must be hospitable, and he must be able to teach. The Apostle Paul understood the importance of opening o...

How do we find the motivation to fan into flame the gifts God has given us when we are up against a difficult task? This weekend Pastor Joaquin continued our series BRING THE HEAT with a message about what we should remember when we lack motivation.  1 Timothy 1:12-14 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though f...

God wants to use you to be a blessing! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres shared a message from our BRING THE HEAT summer series. 2 Timothy 2:20-21 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to...

This weekend Pastor Joaquin concluded our BELIEVE series with a message about how fear gets in the way of our faith.  1) Faith knows all things are possible with God. To be a person of faith you need a powerful person, and that powerful person is not YOU! We can't look to ourselves to achieve all that God has in store for us. Only with Jesus can we see the impossible become reality.  2) Faith is n...

Who are you praying for today? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BELIEVE series with a message about approaching God on behalf of others. Genesis 18:23,25 Abraham approached the Lord and said, “Will you sweep away both the righteous and the wicked? Surely you wouldn’t do that! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”  God invites Abraham into conversation about his pla...

Can you believe even when it is costly? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BELIEVE series with a message about Elijah’s faith. 1 Kings 18:37-38 Elijah prayed, "Answer me, Lord, so these people will know that you are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up th...

Where have you placed your hope? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres started our BELIEVE series with a message about the nature of faith. Matthew 17:20 “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there', and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Faith is not a denial of reality, it’s a deeper reality. What does this pa...

How do you guard your heart and life? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres shared a message about Jesus’ face to face encounter with Peter on the night before his crucifixion, and a question from Pastor Tim Dilena that has served as a challenge for decades. Matthew 26:31-33 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd,...

Do you want to be well? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our FACE TO FACE series with a message about the stories that define us. John 5:5-6 One man had been an invalid there for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him stretched out by the pool and knew how long he had been there, he said, “Do you want to be well?”  After such a long season of hardship and disappointment, the man who has...

Have you ever been waiting on God and wondering where He is? This weekend Pastor Devin Gough shared a message about desperation and the faithfulness of God. Luke 8:49-50  While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” J...

Do you know the order of grace? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our FACE TO FACE series with a message about the generous love of God. Luke 19:5-6 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. Zacshaeus was a man who has become famous for his short stature....

This Sunday we continued our Face to Face series, where we're exploring different biblical accounts of people who were changed by personal interactions with Jesus. 1) The miracle of his reach. 2) The boldness of his honesty. 3) The narrowness of his offer.

This Sunday we started a new series called "Face to Face," which will take us through easter during the next 6 weeks. Throughout the bible, we see this idea of "Face", which can also be translated as "presence." The radical idea that the New Testament explores is that when people came face to face with Jesus, they were coming face to face with God himself. So between now and Easter, we will look a...

This Sunday, Pastor Joaquin concluded our Take Care series with a message about what it means to take care of our hearts. Our human hearts aren't as trustworthy as we may think. We need to seek alignment with God's heart to ensure we're following the right path. 1) Don't follow your heart. 2) Follow God’s heart 3) Trust the right person with your heart.