New City Church - Nashville

Have you ever thought about who you're becoming? In this message, we talk about how to become who you are made to be and practical steps you can take to do so. JOHN 15:1-17 (NLT) “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already...

Why do so many of us feel lonely? We can be surrounded by people and yet still feel unseen, unknown, and unloved. Why? Do we have to feel this way? Is there something we're missing? What if your loneliness is actually evidence of what you were created for? What if we actually numb ourselves when we aim to fill our loneliness with things that aren't what is best for us? In this message in o...

It is possible for you to become a person who is kinder, more loving, more gentle, and more peaceful. In this message, we look at a famous passage on the fruit of the Spirit and talk about the invitation from God to become a person of love as a response to His love for us. GALATIANS 5 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, f...

Nehemiah was a man of humility and a leader who was willing to admit his own faults alongside his people. As you can see in his documented prayer below, Nehemiah used "us" and "we" language, showing that he considered himself to be on the same level as the people Israel, acknowledging that they had all fallen short of their covenant relationship with their Creator. Check out th...

Have you ever prayed for God to do something and felt like He wouldn't? What happens when we pray and our circumstances don't change? What happens when we ask God for healing and it doesn't seem to happen? How do we respond when we deal with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, etc.? In this message we look at Paul's "thorn in the flesh" and what that teaches us about God,...

In this message, we dive into 2 Corinthians 4, looking at the tension of walking in pain and trusting God. We unpack multiple verses, including a famous portion from v. 8-9 that says, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." We pray it blesses you and helps you in whatever you are...

If you've been to a wedding before, chances are you have heard this passage. But is this about weddings? What is the point of this passage? In this Bible study, we look at 1 Corinthians 13 and talk about what love is and what love isn't.

In our last episode of the season, Karly interviews friend and fellow Worship Pastor Abby Harmon Gregory on what it's like to combat busyness with a spirit of rest. Karly asks Abby a series of topical questions ranging from cultural relevance, practical advice, and personal experience. We hope you glean some wisdom, encouragement, and helpful tips from this episode.

Have you ever felt at the end of your rope? Have you ever felt things will never get better? Have you ever wondered why do bad things happen? How do we respond when walking through pain or trials? Maybe in a bout of depression or while processing a loss, you have felt like there is no way things can get better. Maybe you've heard people say things like "God works all things for good,&quot...

In this week's episode, we discuss what it means to stop, rest, delight & worship God using the practice of sabbath. We pull materials from Practicing the Way (a useful tool for implementing historical formational practices into your everyday life), as well as our own experiences. 

This week Guest Preacher Israel Munoz teaches us about unity in the church. He unpacks the cultural background and transcendent relevance of the story of Paul, Apollos, & Peter (early church leaders) and warns against forming factions based on leaders (among other differences), reminding us that Christ, and Christ alone, is the head of the Church and that we are all working toward the same goa...

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into some of the cultural motivations and pressures of chronic busyness. We will take a look at several quotes and ideas (see references below) such as: “Americans work longer hours, have shorter vacations, get less in unemployment, disability, and retirement benefits, and retire later, than people in comparably rich societies.” - Jeff Bethke  Refere...

This week Guest Preacher & New City Elder Sarah Collier teaches us about the wisdom of God versus the wisdom of humankind. She walks us through the background of Paul's first letter to Corinth, gives us a detailed description of God's wisdom found through the gospel of Jesus Christ, and challenges us to share this wisdom with those around us.

What is the problem with busyness and what does scripture have to say about it? We live in an increasingly busy society. Often, when we ask someone how they are doing, the response is "Good, just busy". In this episode we will discuss our thoughts on the busyness epidemic, chat about some relevant scripture passages, and set up the rest of the season.

In this episode of our faith and mental health podcast, we have a very special guest. Jesse Lusko is a pastor and church planter in Portland, Oregon. This interview is honest, beautiful, and filled with hope. Jesse has struggled with bipolar depression, and in this candid interview, Jesse shares openly about that journey and what he has discovered about God in the process. We hope that Jesse's...

What does it mean to be adopted into God's family? Romans 8 talks about being given the spirit of adoption. What does that mean? In this message, we talk about identity and how we relate to God. We talk about the difference it makes when you become part of God's family. We focus in on whether we define ourselves by our sin or by what God has done for us. A big question for this message is...

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This week we will deep dive into our first formational practice: PRAYER. This is not a "fix-all" suggestion, but merely a helpful practic...

Have you ever read Proverbs and wondered what to do with them? In this message, we talk about wisdom, truth, doubt, and the difference between knowing about something and knowing. We talk about the importance of seeing Proverbs as general rules for wisdom and not mathematical formulas. If you've ever wanted to become wiser, we end by talking about a practical spiritual discipline to help you g...

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This third week we will continue our discussion about factors in our culture that surround us that contribute to mental health problems and crises.

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This second week we attempt a cultural autopsy as we think about factors in our culture that surround us that contribute to mental health problems...

This season we are taking a dive into Mental Health, Busyness, and Formational Practices. We will also have a couple interviews later in the season with individuals who have experience following the way of Jesus while dealing with mental health issues. This first week we give a birds eye view of why mental health issues exist and set up the next few episodes.

Your view of God affects how you see the world. It affects how you experience the world and even how you see yourself and others. In this message, we dive into a few questions: Was Jesus Religious? Is it possible to be spiritual but not religious? What is a religion anyways? We talk about the struggle of doing what you don't want to do and not doing what you want to do, breaking bad habits, an...

In this kickoff message for our series, we look at Psalm 139 and talk about how a distorted image of God affects everything else in life. We unpack some popular caricatures of God and offer a new way forward. Looking at Psalm 139, we see the beautiful message that you are both known and loved. *The inspiration for the title of this series comes from a quote from Flannery O'Connor. Text: Psalm...

Have you ever felt let down? By yourself, by someone else, or by God? In this Easter message, we talk about that feeling and why it is so painful. We talk about how Jesus meets us in our disappointment and doubt and why the resurrection of Jesus is such good news.

This week (end of March 2023) was a heavy week in Nashville. We focus in on Acts 12 and the tension of prayer in the wake of tragedy. How do we respond? We also talk about the tension between prayer and action, and how prayer and action are not meant to be separated. #nashvillechurch #prayer