New Culture Church

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she delves into Acts 6:1-7, exploring how God values every member of His family. In this inspiring message, discover how your unique gifts and experiences are essential to building God's kingdom. Pastor Abbie challenges us to move past feelings of inadequacy and embrace our role in the body of Christ. Whether you're a long-time believer or new to faith, this se...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Abbie Sawczak challenges us to live fully devoted to Jesus and His gospel, even in the face of opposition. Drawing from the book of Acts, she explores how the early apostles remained committed to preaching the full message of Christ despite persecution. Pastor Abbie invites us to examine who we're truly reporting to and encourages us to prioritize God's voic...

Join us as Pastor Abbie Sawczak delves into the challenging story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5. This thought-provoking sermon explores the importance of honesty, generosity, and allowing God to transform our hearts. Pastor Abbie unpacks how our fears of being found out can actually prevent us from experiencing the healing and freedom Jesus offers. Discover how daily spiritual practices can...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she delves into the powerful story of Peter and John's bold faith in Acts 4. Discover how these ordinary men, filled with the Holy Spirit, stood firm in their belief in Jesus as the cornerstone of their lives. This inspiring message challenges us to courageously share our testimonies, rely on the Holy Spirit, and keep Jesus at the center of everything we do. Whethe...

Please note that the audio for this week is of lower quality than usual. Apologies for any inconvenience. In this week's sermon, Pastor Una explores the perseverance and divine redirection theme from Acts 16. She shares anecdotes about feeling stuck and relates them to Paul and his companions' journey through Asia Minor. Despite encountering obstacles and unexpected turns, they follow God&...

Join Nathan Strachen as he delves into the powerful narrative of Acts 3, exploring the profound themes of faith, healing, and recognizing the worth of every individual. Nathan shares personal stories of his mission trips and encounters with God's miraculous healing, challenging us to pray boldly and see the unseen daily. This sermon is a heartfelt call to acknowledge the marginalized, to trust...

In this week's sermon, Pastor Abbie Sawczak delves into the significance of Pentecost Sunday and explores how we can position ourselves to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 2, she emphasizes the importance of living consecrated, set-apart lives, ready to be fully immersed in God's power and presence. Join us as we reflect on what it means to be positioned for Pen...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she explores the often overlooked stories of the women in the Bible, from Sarah and Hagar to Mary and Martha. In this message, she examines how God continually empowered and encouraged women throughout Scripture, even in the face of mistreatment and misrepresentation. Pastor Abbie challenges us to rethink traditional interpretations and to see how Jesus broke the curse...

Join us this week as Pastor Abbie Sawczak continues our series "This Is My Story," exploring the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Dive into the captivating story of a young man who faced betrayal, hardship, and injustice, yet chose forgiveness and faith. Discover how Joseph's obedience to God not only changed his life but the lives of generations to come. Learn how you, too, ca...

In this powerful message, Pastor Abbie Sawczak explores the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Esau in Genesis 25-27, uncovering the negative patterns that can hold us back from experiencing the fullness of God's promises. These Biblical examples teach us that our past may inform us but do not have to form us. Pastor Abbie encourages us to break free from the cycles of centering our lives a...

In this powerful message, Pastor Abbie Sawczak explores the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar from Genesis 16 and 21. She reminds us that while we can't choose the family we're born into or the circumstances that shape us, we can choose to be transformed by the power of Jesus. Through the lens of these biblical characters, Pastor Abbie shares insights on surrendering to God's greater...

Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she kicks off the new sermon series, "This Is My Story." In this powerful message, Pastor Abbie explores the importance of understanding our past and how it influences our present reality. By looking back at the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants, we discover that our lives are part of a much bigger narrative - God's eternal story. Pastor Ab...

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Abbie Sawczak invites us to reflect on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. She challenges us to welcome Him as the King He truly is, not the king we expect or want Him to be. Through carefully examining Luke's gospel account (Luke 19:28-44), Pastor Abbie reveals how Jesus fulfilled prophecy by riding into the city on a donkey, symbolizing His humili...

Join Pastor Dre Hernandez as he delves into the power of praise and worship in the face of life's challenges. Drawing from the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, Pastor Dre illustrates how praise should be our first response, not our last resort, when confronted with overwhelming circumstances. Discover the significance of corporate worship, the meaning of "Shabbat" praise...

In this week's sermon, Pastor Abbie Sawczak explores the topic of grief and how we can process it in a way that draws us closer to God. She emphasizes that grief is an inevitable part of life, but how we choose to handle it determines whether it leads to terminal loss or transformational living. Through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11, Pastor Abbie shows us that Jes...

In this week's message, Pastor Abbie explores the concept of Imago Dei—the image of God—and how we, as believers, are called to reflect it in our lives. She emphasizes that despite our differences in race, ethnicity, culture, and nationality, we are all uniquely created to bear God's image. Pastor Abbie challenges us to embrace our identity in Christ, put to death our earthly desires, and...

Life can easily throw us off course - in our relationships, careers, health, and faith. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen Fieth uses the story of a tragic 1979 flight to illustrate how a small error can lead to catastrophic results if left uncorrected. Using the neglected book of Jude, he offers practical wisdom for recognizing when we've drifted off course and rerouting our lives toward our inte...

In this week's sermon, Pastor Isaiah takes us on a thought-provoking journey of what it means to remain connected to Jesus, the vine that gives us life. With humor and vulnerably, Pastor Isaiah shares practical, bite-sized ways we can nurture our relationship with Christ amidst the busyness of life. Tune in to be challenged to surrendered more of yourself to God, get gospel-centered perspectiv...

Do you struggle to control your appetites and urges? Join Pastor Abbie as she unpacks how our deepest longings if left unchecked, can lead us to isolation and death. The good news is that through surrendering to the Holy Spirit, we can be healed, set free, and transformed to desire God above all else deeply. Let this message spark hope that you can live differently and guide you into a more intima...

Have you ever felt like you keep trying to build something good in your life, only to have it wash away when storms come? Join Pastor Abbie as she unpacks Jesus’ teaching about building our lives on him as the solid rock. Discover practical ways we can create space for God's presence daily, allow him to heal cracks in our foundation, and come alive to the new life he desires for us. You’ll be...

What does it mean to live a deeply formed, generous life? Join Pastor Abbie as she unpacks Jesus' radical call to generosity, digging into His intentional teachings on money and possessions. Discover the starting point, roadblocks, motivations for generosity, and practical invitations to grow. Be encouraged that we partner with a generous God who helps provide for our needs as we seek His king...

On the first Sunday of 2024, Pastor Abbie starts the year off by unpacking what it really means to abide in Christ. Using the metaphor of vines and branches from John 15, she explores how abiding goes far beyond just waiting - it's about staying connected to Jesus through presence and intentional practices. Abbie issues a convicting yet hopeful call to prune the "dead things killing the r...

The Christmas season often brings more chaos than calm. Join Pastor Abbie Sawczak as she explores how to find true peace amidst all the busyness and uncertainty this holiday season. Even when nothing seems peaceful on the outside, Abbie reminds us that the Prince of Peace has come and his presence brings an inner stillness stronger than any storm. Tune in to be encouraged to pause, acknowledge the...

In this week's sermon, Pastor Abbie Sawczak invites us to find hope in Jesus amidst the darkness and despair we may be experiencing. Abbie reflects on the story of Joseph and how he chose hope and obedience in confusing, disappointing circumstances. She reminds us that Jesus often doesn’t meet our expectations but offers us what we truly need. This sermon explores putting hope in the reality o...

We all desire to be known and loved. In this sermon, Pastor Abbie invites us into a transformational encounter with Jesus, who desires intimate relationship with each of us. Through exploring Jesus' conversation with Peter in John 21, we're reminded that Jesus meets us in the ordinary moments and spaces of life, extending grace and second chances to walk in a new identity. Though we fail a...