The parables of Jesus are not the only stories in the Gospel meant to teach us lessons. The miracles of Jesus do the same thing. In Mark 1, Jesus encounters a desperate leper seeking healing. From this encounter though, we learn our own plight, our own desperation, and the goodness of Jesus to restore us completely.  ..read more

As Israel looked for their promised Messiah, they expected someone who would be much like their beloved king David. This week we will see the ways that Jesus both is like king David, and is not like king David. To be sure, this Jesus is setting up a kingdom. But it is becoming clear that his kingdom is not of this world. Join us this Sunday as we learn about Jesus, the Liberator King ..read more

As we continue in Mark's Gospel we see the good news that the King has come and brought the Kingdom of God to earth. However, the coming of this kingdom demands a response that not all are willing to make. This Sunday we will be introduced to the kingdom of God and will consider how we are to respond to Jesus as King. (Mark 1:14-20 ..read more

The entire goal of Mark's Gospel is to answer the question, "Who is Jesus?" Here at the very beginning of his Gospel he lets us know: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God! Jesus is the One we have been promised. He's the One we've been waiting for.  ..read more

In 1 Peter, the apostle is writing to a group of believers who are experiencing suffering and persecution. He exhorts them by turning their gaze away from their trials to the living hope given to us through the resurrection of Jesus. The message is simple: the Resurrection changes everything. Join us Sunday as we celebrate the risen Lord!  ..read more

In our final sermon in Genesis, we see Joseph’s brothers fall down at his feet and beg for forgiveness. Their father is dead, and now they fear that their brother will get his revenge. But instead they are met once again with surprising grace. There is GOLD in this passage when we see Joseph as a type of Christ. Join us Sunday as we dig beneath the surface to find gospel truths for our hearts today.  ..read more

We typically refer to Genesis 37-50 as the story of Joseph, but throughout this narrative of Joseph's life, Judah plays a significant role. In Genesis 49, as Jacob is dying, he calls his sons to his bedside to bless them and prophecy about God's blessing the nations through their family. A major focus of this blessing is Judah, the patriarch from which the Messiah will come, bringing endless celebration and joy through the establishment of his kingdom.  ..read more

In Genesis 47 Jacob and his descendants arrive in the pagan land of Egypt where they must maintain their identity. While this is not their true home, there is work for them to do and they will grow into a great nation as they wait for God to bring them to the land of promise. This Sunday we will examine the themes of this chapter and discover how they apply to us as we work while waiting for Christ's return.  ..read more

In Genesis 46 the story focuses back on Jacob. He is 130 years old, his body is failing, and he has become fearful and self-centered. However, even though Jacob has to leave the land of promise, his spirit is revived, he receives a fresh calling from God, and he finishes his life strong in faith. This Sunday we will see how God uses Jacob in the last chapters of his life and how we too can finish strong ..read more

Last week Nathan showed us from Genesis chapter 45 that Joseph displayed radical forgiveness to his brothers and the result was family reconciliation.  This week, the sermon will build on this foundation and apply it to us today. Come to New King on Sunday and learn how we can forgive like Joseph forgave ..read more