Sin and Salvation in the Suburbs

“So take heart, men, for I have faith in God that it will be exactly as I have been told.” – Paul I have an obsession with courage. This is probably because I often lack it and would like to have more. It is also because over the last six years, the primary virtue that Christians have needed is courage. We live under what often feels like, in Rod Dreher’s words, “soft totalitarianism.” We are told...

Reading is one of my favorite things to do in the world, and I have thanked God hundreds of times that it is part of my vocation.  Over the next few weeks, I am going to write about a few of these to try to convince you to read them as well. - Pastor David Milroy Episode 9: A Masterpiece – The Brothers Karamazov December 9, 2025 Sin & Salvation in the Suburbs  was created to bring the Word of...

In 2025, as a church, we have a goal. That goal is simple: Make the Ask. We have the most amazing gift people could ever receive - salvation and life and peace and joy in Christ. Why not invite disconnected people into the life of Jesus and of NAPC? But remember, as you ask, that converting is not up to us, it is up to God. Listen in to how Tyler made the ask to his brother in law Zach, and then Z...

Big news for our worship services: as of September 7th, we are changing our frequency of communion to weekly. This change will add depth and richness to services, and it will bring us into a more faithful expression of Christian worship, one that connects with the Reformation heritage we claim. Today, the church that is best-known for celebrating weekly communion is the Roman Catholic Church. Yet,...

By His grace we will be faithful to His calling on this church. When more volatility and disruption and stress come, Lord willing, it will only make us better and tougher and stronger - more anti-fragile - in our commitment to Christ as individuals and as a church.   - Pastor David Milroy Episode 6 - Five Years Out from COVID - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly June 11, 2025 Sin & Salvation in t...

In 2025, as a church, we have a goal. That goal is simple: Make the Ask. We have the most amazing gift people could ever receive - salvation and life and peace and joy in Christ. Why not invite disconnected people into the life of Jesus and of NAPC? But remember, as you ask, that converting is not up to us, it is up to God. Listen in to how Graham "made the ask" to his friend Gavin and f...

"I am so encouraged by many people in our church inviting many people to come and worship Risen King Jesus. It resulted in the most well-attended Easter Sunday we have ever had. But the real joy is in the worship of King Jesus Himself. " - Pastor David Milroy Episode 4 - What a Week April 23, 2025 Sin & Salvation in the Suburbs  was created to bring the Word of God to bear on contemp...

"When we use what we have to good effect, great things happen, and we are useful to the world. Thankfully, God did not create a world where all the work was done. He created well nigh endless raw materials for us to use and shape and transform into things that benefit other people." - Pastor David Milroy Episode 3 - Producers, Not Consumers April 7, 2025 Sin & Salvation in the Suburbs  was cre...

"No one is beyond the pale of God’s mercy in this life, no matter what they have done, if they are willing to humbly repent and trust in Christ." - Pastor David Milroy Episode 2 - Walking Bewildered in the Woods April 2, 2025 Sin & Salvation in the Suburbs  was created to bring the Word of God to bear on contemporary issues, helping our community apply the Gospel to daily life and work.

Sin & Salvation in the Suburbs  was created to bring the Word of God to bear on contemporary issues, helping our community apply the Gospel to daily life and work. Episode 1 : What World Are We In? March 6, 2025 "We equip the saints to know and live by and teach the truth, because you all are the ones who are on the front lines. How can we expect you to share Jesus and the truth courageou...