New Colony Baptist Church

We all have different views on Christmas and how we celebrate it, but have we considered what it really is about? Today Pastor Enson from the local Haitian church unpacks how we can understand the most important part of Christmas from the vantage point of John 3:16. Enjoy!

How important is peace in a time of chaos? Most of us would agree that it is very important because no one wants to live a life of instability and uncertainty. However, we often settle on a peace that does not last. In today's message from Pastor Dave Flannery, we will see that God offers us a peace that goes beyond what the world can make available to us. Enjoy!

Have you ever had a time in your life when it felt like your world was collapsing? Maybe you lost a loved one, or you faced a health crisis. Where can we find hope during hopeless times? In today's message, Pastor Dave Flannery will show us from Isaiah chapter 9 that Jesus's birth brings light in our darkness. Enjoy!

What commandment is the second most important according to Jesus? It may seem like a strange question, but it is a very important one, because Jesus tells us in Mark 12:28-31 that it is second only to loving God. Learn why in today's message. Enjoy!

What brings you the most joy? It may seem like a simple question, but often we allow our emotions to dictate what that joy feels like. At the birth of Jesus, shepherds were met by angels in the fields who proclaimed good news of great joy. The good news that they brought was related to the birth of Jesus who would take away the sin of the world. Today, Pastor Dave Flannery shares a message of the...

What was the difference between the unschooled, ordinary fishermen who followed Jesus from the shores of Jerusalem to the apostles who turned the world upside down? Answer: Holy Spirit Power! In this week's message, Pastor Dave Flannery uncovers the gift that empowered the disciples and all believers. Enjoy!

The word tongues can bring up a lot of debate and discussion in the Christian faith. What does it mean? What can we know about it? In today's message, Pastor Dave Flannery will seek to help us learn what scripture teaches about this seemingly controversial subject. If you've got a bible handy, turn to 1 Corinthians 14:1-12. Enjoy!

We all like receiving gifts, right? But what about when a gift is given without love? It doesn't feel quite the same. Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the common good, not for the benefit of the person who has received the gift. Today, Pastor Dave Flannery will take us through 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 to help us uncover some of the types and uses of the gifts of the Holy Spirit....

Can you imagine if we had a football team full of Pro Bowlers, like Tom Brady? At first, it may seem that would be great, but if we had QB's at every position, we probably would not be very effective. Why? Because even Tom Brady, as good as he is, does not have the ability to be a good Tight End, Guard, or Tackle. In today's message, Pastor Dave Flannery will show us why the church needs e...

What would it be like to be given a second chance at life after doctors announced that they had done all they could, but they could not save you? In a spiritual sense, we cannot be revived and brought back to life unless we recognize that we are dead in our sins. Today, Pastor Dave Flannery will help us to see how the Holy Spirit offers us life abundantly. Enjoy!

Most of us may not consider ourselves capable of running and winning a marathon, but some have that ability. But could you imagine running a single mile in under two minutes? Probably not! Today, Pastor Dave Flannery explains how having the right vehicle changes everything. That vehicle for believers is the Holy Spirit. He is able to empower us to do what we could not do on our own. If you are abl...

Have you ever wondered how the bible became what it is today? There are many voices out there saying different things, so who can you trust? In today's message from 2 Peter 3:15-16, Pastor Dave Flannery will provide a history lesson to help us understand how the 66 books of the bible became accepted as the inspired word of God. Enjoy!

What is the historical likelihood that Jesus Christ was crucified, died, was buried and then resurrected from the dead? In today's message Pastor Dave Flannery will help us to see that just as the Apostles and first century believers believed, we too can put our faith in God and His word that it is accurate. Enjoy!

Have you ever felt alone in the midst of a crowd or even at church? It can happen, as no one knows our inmost hidden thoughts and that can leave us feeling distant from the rest of the group. In today's message, Pastor Ron Huffman will help us to see how fellowship and community is essential for life. Enjoy!

How can we know for sure that the New Testament scriptures are the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God? In today's message, Pastor Dave Flannery shares both scriptural and extra-biblical insights that help us to confidently hold that the bible that we read today can be trusted. Enjoy!

If someone were to ask you why you believe the scriptures are the words of God, would you be able to share your reasoning with them? Today we continue to build upon last weeks message on the inerrancy of scripture. If you missed that, I encourage you to listen to that one first. Join us now as Pastor Dave Flannery talks about the inspiration, inerrancy and infallibility of the bible. Enjoy!

How can we know that the scriptures are the very words of God? Today, Pastor Dave Flannery will share that we can be confident that what we read can be defined by three words; INSPIRATION INERRANT INFALLIBLE So, open your bible to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and 2 Peter 1:19-20 and let's get started.

If your heart was made of soil, which type of soil would describe it? The parable of the Sower, found in Matthew 13:1-8 was shared by Jesus to describe what happens when the seed of the gospel is shared with different types of people. Pastor Dave Flannery will show us that the soil of our hearts determines the outcome of our lives. When feelings become the foundation of our faith we are prone to f...

When you are no longer here, what do want you be known for? Whether we know it or not, our hearts can be seen, or should I say heard, by what comes out of our mouths. Pastor Dave Flannery will take us through Matthew 12:33-37 where we will see that we all are like fruit trees; some bearing good fruit and some not so good! Enjoy

How would you respond if the entire Christian church were to shut down? For many of us it would have a negative impact as we enjoy being together, worshipping God and enjoying hanging out together. In today's message from Matthew 12:1-14, Pastor Dave Flannery will talk about the Sabbath and what it meant in Jesus' day, and ours. Enjoy!

In John 10:10, Jesus promised that he came to earth that those who would put their trust in him would have life to the full; but are really experiencing that today? In today's message from Romans 7, Pastor Dave Flannery will unpack the reasons why we may not be, and what is required to get us back to all that God has in store for those who follow his Son. Enjoy!

What good is a gift if it is not used for the right purposes? If God gave you the gift of a great speaking voice or you can sing well, but you instead used that voice to bully or intimidate others or to speak lies you are misusing your gift. In today's message from Matthew 25:14-30, Pastor Dave Flannery shows us how to please God when we use His gifts in the proper way. Enjoy!

Have you ever faced a time of struggle or difficulty that caused you to lose all happiness? It happens to most if not all of us. Unexpected trials can cause us to feel hopeless and without joy! In today's message from Pastor Sam Taylor, we see that God's word, the scriptures give us hope in the midst of trials. As we will see in Lamentations 3:22-23, despite the things we face, God is fait...

How does someone like John the Baptist go from being a man of faith and trust, to a person who seems to doubt Jesus? That is the question that may come into our minds as we listen to today's verse in Matthew 11:1-8. John sends two disciples to ask Jesus, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?" In today's message, Pastor Dave Flannery helps us to see th...

What would you give up for a chance to meet your favorite movie star, singer or athlete? There are many famous people who charge thousands of dollars to showcase their talents. If we would just spend the money and the time, we could get up close and personal with them. Would it be worth it? In today's message from Matthew 10: 32-39, Pastor Dave Flannery explains that if we are seeking to be ac...