New Culture Church

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she unpacks the profound significance of Palm Sunday beyond the waving palm branches. In this compelling message, she reveals how Jesus rode into Jerusalem not just as a king, but as a revolutionary challenging systems of oppression, economic exploitation, and religious corruption. Pastor Abbie explores how Jesus demonstrates kingship through vulnerability—pausing to w...

In this sermon from New Culture Church's series on the Sermon on the Mount, Nathan Hanna explores Jesus' radical teachings on oaths, retaliation, and loving our enemies. Rather than presenting just another set of rules, Nathan illustrates how these teachings reveal what a transformed heart might look like in countercultural ways. The key insight? We were created to co-rule with Christ, whe...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she continues our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, diving into Jesus' teachings on anger, adultery, and divorce from Matthew 5:21-32. In this challenging yet healing message, Pastor Abbie reveals how Jesus isn't merely giving us new rules to follow, but inviting us into a complete heart transformation. Discover why Jesus cares more about the condition o...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount, exploring Matthew 5:17-20. In this thought-provoking message, discover how Jesus didn't come to abolish the law but to fulfill it completely. Pastor Abbie unpacks the different types of laws in the Bible and explains how Jesus' perfect obedience, sacrificial death, and resurrection fulfilled every prophetic promise a...

In this message, Nathan Stratchen unpacks Jesus's declarations from the Sermon on the Mount: "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world." Going beyond moral instruction, Nathan shows how these words establish our core identity as believers. Through a journey from Genesis to the Gospels, he demonstrates that God gives His people identity before calling them to action. Disco...

In the first week of "A Whole New Way to Live" series, Pastor Abbie Sawczak unpacks the radical nature of the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. What does living a "blessed life" really mean? Discover how Jesus introduced an uncommon kingdom with values that contradict our cultural understanding of success and happiness. From celebrating emptiness rather than abundance, to making peace...

In this powerful message, Pastor Abbie Sawczak explores Chapter 3 and 4 of Ruth, revealing how God works through seemingly insignificant moments to write extraordinary stories of redemption. Through the lens of Ruth's journey as a Moabite widow, Pastor Abbie shows us how to navigate seasons when we can't see the way forward. Using a compelling analogy of a pitch-black maze, she illustrates how we...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she continues our series in the Book of Ruth, exploring what it means to truly surrender to God's unfolding story. Through Ruth's powerful example of sacrifice, intentional generosity, and steadfast commitment, we discover how God weaves together both seen and unseen moments for His glory and our good. Pastor Abbie unpacks how Ruth's daily choices to stay f...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she unpacks the timeless story of Ruth, revealing how this ancient tale speaks directly to our modern struggles with survival mode and life's setbacks. Through the parallel journeys of Ruth and Naomi, Pastor Abbie explores what our responses during crisis reveal about where we place our trust. Whether you're facing uncertainty, wrestling with identity, or wonde...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she explores how spiritual formation happens best in community. Drawing from Paul's letter to Timothy, she unpacks why our spiritual practices—from worship to fasting, from Sabbath to serving—were never meant to be solo endeavors. Through personal stories, including her own journey with running, Pastor Abbie illustrates how community empowers us to go "faster...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she explores how our daily decisions shape who we become and how we can intentionally form practices that draw us closer to Jesus. Through practical insights and personal examples, she unpacks the concept of a "Rule of Life" - not as a set of restrictive rules, but as life-giving spiritual practices that help us grow in Christ's likeness. Pastor Abbie challenges listen...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she kicks off the new year with a compelling message about establishing a meaningful spiritual foundation through what she calls a "Rule of Life." Drawing from ancient spiritual practices, Pastor Abbie explains how this "trellis" of daily spiritual disciplines can help us grow in our relationship with Jesus and weather life's inevitable storms. She challenges listeners...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she continues our Advent series, exploring Jesus as our "Mighty God" (El Gabor). Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Pastor Abbie unpacks how God's might differs from human power - it's not meant for oppression but for restoration and justice. Whether you're someone who struggles to ask for help or facing situations that require divine strength, this message...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she explores Isaiah's prophecy of Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor during this first week of Advent. Drawing from her experience as both a pastor and counselor, she unpacks what it means to receive Jesus' supernatural counsel through prayer, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit. Learn how to move beyond surface-level conversations with God and experience the transformative p...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she explores what it truly means to let Christ dwell within us. Through a compelling mix of personal stories - from battling COVID while coaching her mom through jet lag to showing up unannounced at her brother's apartment with a pillow - Pastor Abbie illustrates how our relationship with Christ should move beyond casual visits to taking up permanent residence. She sha...

Join us as guest speaker Pastor Nick Ertz shares a powerful message about the transformative nature of intercessory prayer. Through a compelling story of miraculous healing and personal insights about praying with his young daughter, Pastor Nick unpacks what it means to stand in the gap between heaven and earth on behalf of others. Learn how to pray boldly and align yourself with God's heart as we...

Join us for a powerful teaching on prayer as guest speaker Sean guides us through the Lord's Prayer, weaving together ancient Psalms with Jesus' teaching on how to pray. Through personal testimony and biblical insight, Sean shows us how prayer transforms us from being merely busy to truly building God's kingdom. Drawing from his own spiritual journey beginning in 1983 at the University of Wisconsi...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she delves into the profound connection between how we see God and how we approach Him in prayer. In this enlightening sermon, Pastor Abbie explores the stories of Mary, Martha, and the woman with the issue of blood to illustrate how our perception of God influences our prayer life. Discover how seeing God as a loving Father who hears, heals, and longs for heaven to fl...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she celebrates New Culture Church's 6th anniversary and explores the powerful lessons of generosity from the early Christian church. In this inspiring message, Pastor Abbie challenges listeners to examine their relationship with giving, fear of the Lord, and submission to the Holy Spirit. She shares touching stories of sacrificial giving that have shaped the church's j...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she unravels the profound story of Saul’s transformation in Acts chapter 9. In this illuminating sermon, Pastor Abbie explores how genuine transformation in Christ is an instantaneous encounter and an ongoing process. Drawing parallels between Saul’s journey and our own, she reveals that change, though often arduous and time-consuming, is an integral part of our walk w...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she delves into the powerful story of Saul's conversion and Ananias' obedience in Acts chapter 9. Discover how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact in His Kingdom. This inspiring message challenges us to respond immediately to God's interruptions, follow His instructions, and accept His invitations. Whether you're feeling lost or seeking direction,...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she delves into the dramatic conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus. In this powerful message, she explores how encounters with Jesus can lead to profound personal transformation and challenges us to create space for change in our own lives and the lives of others. Through examining Saul's story, Pastor Abbie encourages listeners to pray for change, pay attention t...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she concludes the "Set Apart Summer" series with a powerful message on living a life fully devoted to Jesus. Drawing inspiration from the story of Stephen in Acts 7 and 8, Pastor Abbie explores how we can join Jesus in His mission, even in the face of persecution and pain. Discover the joy that comes from standing with Jesus, the power of forgiveness, and how...

Join us as Nicole Katalinick from Revive Europe Movement shares her journey and insights on revival. In this thought-provoking sermon, Nicole explores what it means to experience personal and communal revival, challenging us to prepare our hearts for a move of God. Drawing from historical revivals and her own experiences, she unpacks five key elements of revival: consecration, dependency, friendsh...

Join us as Pastor Abbie Sawczak delves into the powerful story of Stephen from Acts 7. This compelling sermon explores how Stephen's deep knowledge of Scripture and unwavering faith led him to preach the Gospel even in the face of persecution. Discover how reading God's Word helps us remember our spiritual heritage, recognize God's presence in unexpected places, and respond to oppositi...