New Beginnings Baptist Church

What does it mean to put Jesus first? It means having a heart for what matters most to Him: the One More. In this message from our Jesus First series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz explores Luke 15 and Jesus’ stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. We discover the heart of a Savior who pursues the lost, welcomes the broken, and celebrates when someone comes home. This message challen...

What happens when Jesus is first in our hearts? We begin to love what He loves and seek those He came to save: the One More. In this message from our Jesus First series, Pastor Matt Darby explores Luke 15 and the story of the prodigal son. Through this powerful picture of the Father's love, we discover that no one is too far gone for God's grace and no one is too good to need it. Whether y...

What does the heart of Jesus beat for? The lost, the broken, and the One More. In this message from our Jesus First series, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through Luke 15 and the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son to reveal the relentless love and grace of our Heavenly Father. We discover that no one is too far gone for God's grace, and no one is too close to religion t...

What happens when Jesus is no longer first? In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz explores Judges 1–2 and the danger of spiritual compromise—a generation that compromised its faith and the next that walked away from it. Discover four practical ways to keep Jesus first and disciple the next generation: parent with a generational vision, model wholehearted love for Jesus, make discipleship part of ev...

What happens when a generation moves God to second place? In this message, Pastor Peyton Coker explores Judges 2:1–16 and the sobering reality that one generation’s compromise can lead to the next generation abandoning their faith. Discover how to keep Jesus first and build a lasting legacy of faith through wholehearted worship, everyday discipleship, remembering God’s faithfulness, and sharing yo...

What happens when one generation compromises its faith and the next walks away from it? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby explores Judges 2 and the danger of putting Jesus second, reminding us that what one generation tolerates can become the next generation’s bondage. Discover how to keep Jesus first and pass your faith on to the next generation by parenting with a generational vision, modeling...

What does God want most from us? In this message, Pastor Peyton Coker explores why Jesus is unrivaled in His position and deserves our wholehearted devotion. Through Mark 12:29–34, discover what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to surrender anything competing for first place in your life. Knowing the truth about Jesus isn’t enough—we must respond to Him with...

What does it mean to put Jesus first in every area of your life? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby explores why Jesus must be preeminent in both our position and our devotion. We’re created to worship, but even good things can become rivals for our hearts. Discover why life works best when Jesus is first, how the gospel transforms our devotion, and what it means to surrender every rival to Him. J...

Is anything competing with Jesus for first place in your life? In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz explores what it means for Jesus to be preeminent over everything and second to nothing. Discover how the gospel fuels wholehearted devotion to God and inspires us to love others and live on mission. As we continue the Seek One journey, we’re challenged to surrender every area of our lives to Jesus,...

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz challenges men to move beyond surface-level faith and surrender every area of their lives to Jesus. Through Matthew 16:21–28, we discover that following Jesus means denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and trusting His plan above our own. As we close the Man the Wall series, we are challenged to surrender to Jesus for...

Everyone stands for something—but are we willing to stand for Jesus? In this message from Matthew 16:24–26, Pastor Peyton Coker of NBBC Kilgore challenges us to consider what it truly means to follow Christ. Standing for Jesus requires more than words; it requires full surrender. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. Through this powerful passage, we’re reminde...

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? In the final message of the Man the Wall series, Pastor Matt Darby challenges us to move beyond admiring Jesus and fully surrender our lives to Him. In Luke 9:18–25, Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Our answer changes everything. Following Jesus means denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and choosing obedience over our own desires. So, what...

In this episode, Todd Taunitz examines the fall of King David in 2 Samuel 11 and the devastating consequences that followed when a warrior king stepped away from his responsibility to “man the wall.” Todd unpacks four lessons from David’s failure: the danger of abdicating responsibility, ignoring blind spots, living in isolation, and concealing sin. Through David’s story and Psalm 51, we’re remind...

In 2 Samuel 11, we see how David’s unchecked temptation, isolation, and failure to protect his heart led to devastating consequences. Pastor Peyton Coker challenges men to take responsibility, confront their blind spots, reject isolation, and pursue holiness. It’s time to man the wall, fortify your life, and protect what God has entrusted to you. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting peo...

What happens when a strong man stops guarding his heart? In 2 Samuel 11, we see how David’s compromise led to devastating consequences—and how easily small compromises can become destructive patterns. Pastor Matt Darby challenges men to fortify their lives by taking responsibility, confronting blind spots, staying connected to godly men, and refusing to hide sin. Because protecting your home and f...

September 27th | Man the Wall | 1 Peter 5:6–11 In week two of Man the Wall , Pastor Todd Kaunitz reminds men that the Christian life is a battle—and we have an enemy who is actively looking for opportunities to destroy what God has entrusted to us. From 1 Peter 5:6–11, Pastor Todd challenges men to be sober-minded, watchful, and ready to fight. But fighting well doesn’t begin with trying harder. I...

September 27th | Man the Wall | 1 Peter 5:6–11 In week two of Man the Wall , Pastor Payton reminds men that the Christian life is a battle—and we have an enemy who is actively looking for opportunities to destroy what God has entrusted to us. Watch the video version on YouTube : https://youtu.be/KpcWeblJcWE

September 27th | Man the Wall | 1 Peter 5:6–11 God has entrusted something to you—and He’s given you permission to fight for it. In this message from 1 Peter 5:6–11, Pastor Matt Darby calls men to recognize the spiritual battle happening around them and take their place at the wall. The enemy is prowling, looking for an opportunity to destroy your faith, family, marriage, children, and legacy. But...

September 20th | Man the Wall | Gen 2:7-3:15 What does it mean to be a man according to God’s design? In the first message of the Man the Wall series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz takes us back to Genesis 2–3 to uncover God’s original design for manhood, how sin distorted it, and how Jesus restores what was broken. God gives Adam—and every man—a Creator to know, a calling to fulfill, a command to obey, a c...

September 20th | Man the Wall | Gen 1-3 What makes a man? In this sermon from Genesis 1–3, Pastor Peyton Coker explores God’s design for biblical manhood and the call for men to faithfully stand in the places God has entrusted to them. Through five pillars, we see that a man needs: • A Creator to know • A Calling to fulfill • A Command to obey • A Companion to love • A Christ to restore Biblical m...

September 20th | Man the Wall | Genesis 2:5–9 and 15–25 What does it mean to be the man God created you to be? In this opening message of the new Man the Wall series, Pastor Matt Darby calls men back to God’s original design for biblical manhood. The goal isn’t to reinvent manhood or shame men for where they’ve fallen short—it’s to restore what sin has damaged, distracted, and distorted. Walking t...

September 13th | Is this the End? | Matthew 24:36–25:46 Are you ready for the return of Jesus? As Pastor Todd Kaunitz concludes the  Is This the End?  series, he turns to Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24–25 and delivers a clear and urgent call:  Be prepared.  We do not know the day or hour of Christ’s return, but we do know that He is coming—and when He does, His return will be sudden, final, and per...

September 13th | Is This The End? | Matthew 24:36–51 Jesus is coming again. The question is:  How will we live until He comes? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby walks through Matthew 24 to show that Jesus’ return isn’t just something we’re called to believe—it’s something that should shape how we live. Because His return will be sudden, personal, and final, we are called to live with anticipation...

September 6th | Is this the End? | Matthew 24 & Revelation 13 In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz explores Jesus’ warnings about persecution, deception, and His return in Matthew 24, alongside the powerful imagery of Revelation 12–13. Where is persecution coming from? Where is it headed? And how should followers of Jesus respond? As hostility toward biblical Christianity increases around the...

September 6th | Is This The End? | Matthew 24:15–27 What happens when the world turns against the people of God? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby continues through Matthew 24 and Revelation 13 to explore what Jesus says about persecution, deception, and the days leading up to His return. Jesus doesn’t warn His followers about suffering to make them afraid—He warns us so we can be prepared. Perse...