How To Win With God
How do you win with God? This weekend Pastor Cody Adams shared a message about Jacob wrestling with God. Genesis 32:24-25 Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was […]
Confronting The Counterfeits
Do you have the real thing or a counterfeit? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our MOSES series with a message about the ten plagues in Exodus. Exodus 7:12-13 The magicians threw down their staffs, which also became serpents! But then Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. Pharaoh’s heart, however, remained hard. He still refused […]
When The First Day Is A Failure
Have you ever failed on your first day of obedience? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our MOSES series with a message about being faithful even when it feels fruitless. Exodus 5:1-2 Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let my people go, so […]
I Shall Not Want
Where do you turn when you feel anxious? This Mother’s Day weekend Jessi Andres brought a message about God’s care and sufficiency. Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. David wrote this song after facing battles, betrayals, loneliness and longing. It was all part of God’s preparation and purpose for David, […]
Send Someone Else
This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our MOSES series with a message about learning to trust God enough to obey Him. Exodus 4:12“Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.” Moses encounters God at the burning bush and he is called to confront Pharaoh and lead […]
The Burden of Proof
Are you trying to bear up the burden of proof? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our MOSES series with a message about identity. Exodus 3:14 God replied to Moses, “I AM who I AM. Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.” Moses has a confusing upbringing, born […]
Prince of Egypt
Are you a critic or do you call out the beauty from others? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our MOSES series with a message about the birth of Moses. Exodus 2:2 The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She saw that he was beautiful and kept him hidden for three months. […]
Live No Lies
Don’t forget what God has done! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres began a new series called MOSES. What is the setting for the story of Moses? Genesis 1:8Eventually, a new king came to power in Egypt who knew nothing about Joseph or what he had done. The background for the story of Moses is forgetfulness […]
The King You Need
He is risen! This weekend New City Church celebrated Easter and Pastor Steve Andres reminded us that Jesus is still doing miracles today! John 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that […]
The King You Need
This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a Palm Sunday message about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:4-5“This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,‘Behold, your king is coming to you,humble, and mounted on a donkey,on a colt, the foal of a beast of […]
Still Working On Me
Sometimes God is doing more than fixing a problem, he’s forming a person! This weekend Pastor Devin Gough continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a message about Jesus’ healing of a blind man. Mark 8:23-25 Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on […]
What Are You Wearing?
Have you put on Christ? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE SERIES with a message about the resurrection of Lazarus. John 11:43-44Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. […]
Walking on Waves
Are you working hard but getting nowhere? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a message about God’s redeeming presence. John 6:18-20 Soon a gale swept down upon the boat, and the sea grew very rough. The disciples had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus […]
Get That Bread
Who is your source? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a message about God’s faithful provision. John 6:10-11 “Tell everyone to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.) Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to […]
When Pigs Cost You Jesus
What are you allowing to push Jesus away? This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a message about a man who had a legion of demons. Mark 5:9-12 And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” He replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” And he begged […]
The Fantastic Four
Are you willing to help someone get to Jesus? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WAITING ON A MIRACLE series with a message about friendship. Mark 2:3-4 Four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the […]
Water To Wine
Are you waiting for God to move, or is God waiting for you to get moving? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres kicked off our spring series, Waiting On A Miracle. John 2:10 Then the master of ceremonies called the groom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine […]
A Passion For What’s Next
This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo concluded our RENEW series with a message about a legacy that lasts. 2 Peter 1:15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.” Peter’s life shows us that passion for what’s next doesn’t happen overnight; it’s […]
A Promise of Usefulness
Don’t forget! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our RENEW series with a message about the aim of God’s saving work in our lives. 2 Peter 1:8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. After outlining […]
The Program For Growth
Get with the program! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our RENEW series with a message about our PROGRAM FOR GROWTH. 2 Peter 1:5-7 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to […]
The Power We Need
God’s power has given us everything we need! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres began our RENEW series with a message about God’s power and provision in our lives. 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own […]
Why Did You Stop?
Why did you stop? This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo closed the year out with a message reminding us not to quit too early. 2 Kings 13:18-19 And he said, “Take the arrows,” and he took them. And he said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground with them.” And he struck three times and […]
I’m Just Happy To Be Here
Showing up is the most important part! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME series with a message about the Magi. Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one […]
Nothing Is Too Wonderful For God
Luke 1:28-29The angel said to Mary, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. 1) Christmas is an answer to the cry of every human heart. Mary thought deeply about what the angelic announcement meant. Even though she […]
Faith Is Expecting
Are you expecting? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME series with a message about Simeon. Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be […]
Hope Is Here
What does Christmas mean to you? This weekend Pastor Devin Gough kicked off the Christmas season at New City with a message and every family received a custom Advent Kit! Luke 1:12-13When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; […]
Complaining Keeps You Wandering
Complaining keeps you wandering and gratitude moves you forward! This Sunday, Pastor Joaquin Pardo encouraged us to cultivate gratitude in our lives! Numbers 14:27 “How long shall this wicked congregation grumble against me? I have heard the grumblings of the people of Israel, which they grumble against me. There are times where we complain about […]
The Church Has Left The Building
We do available, God does amazing! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres concluded our DARE TO DREAM series and our church committed to walk in faith and generosity. Acts 3:4-6 Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, […]
Blessed, Broken and Given
Where does God’s grace shine brightest in your life? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our DARE TO DREAM series with a message about the power of community. Acts 2:46-47 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—all the […]
Gradually, Then Suddenly
Your situation is a setup for God’s purposes! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our DARE TO DREAM series with a message about the early church. Acts 2:17-18 ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young […]
Birthday Presence
Happy Birthday New City! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres kicked off a new series called DARE TO DREAM as we celebrated the seventh anniversary of New City Church. Acts 2:10-13 “We all hear these people speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done!” The people stood there amazed and perplexed. “What […]
Don’t Give Up
Do you have faith that won’t quit? This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo shared a message about persevering through faith. Mark 5:36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’ 1) Desperation is the catalyst to humility. Humility is the catalyst to faith. In this passage […]
Connected and Constructed
Growth isn’t about me, it’s about we! This weekend Pastor Devin Gough shared a message about the blessing of remaining connected to the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Growth […]
Signs of Life
Experiencing true grace produces deep change! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres concluded our NAAMAN series with a message called SIGNS OF LIFE. 2 Kings 5:15 Naaman stood before Elisha and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel.” Naaman is showing signs of new life as he […]
God Owns That Dirt, Too
Does your belief translate to obedience? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our NAAMAN series with a message called, “God Owns That Dirt, Too.” 2 Kings 5:17Naaman said, “Please let me be given as much earth as a pair of mules can carry, for your servant will never again make burnt offerings and sacrifices to […]
When Simple Is Scary
Simple can be scary! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our NAAMAN series with a message about trust and gratitude. 2 Kings 5:15-16Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in […]
Greatness Is
What does it mean to be great? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres kicked off our NAAMAN series with a message about the grace and greatness of God. 2 Kings 5:1Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, […]
Take Care of Your House
Which habits are shaping your house? This weekend, Pastor Steve Andres concluded our TAKE CARE series with a message on how to Take Care of Your House. Joshua 24:14-15“Now, therefore, fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and truth. Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve… as for me and my house, we […]
Take Care of Your Time
How are you investing your time? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our TAKE CARE series with a message about the gift of time. Genesis 2:2Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. When God finished creating, he […]
Take Care of Your Temple
Do you know that you are a miracle? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres revisited our TAKE CARE series with a message about stewarding God’s gifts. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to […]
Dirty Feet, Ugly Toes!
Dirty feet, ugly toes! This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo concluded our SUNDAY BEST series with a message about serving one another. John 13:5Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. In the final hours before His death, Jesus chose […]
The Gift of Shepherds
Who have you allowed to speak into your life? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our SUNDAY BEST series with a message about the gift of shepherds. Hebrew 13:17Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that […]
Welcome To Our House
Are you growing in grace? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our SUNDAY BEST series with a message about the value of living in community with others. Ephesians 2:19-22Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles […]
I’ll Hold The Door
Is God’s presence a priority? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres kicked off our SUNDAY BEST series with a message about the gift of God’s presence in our lives. 1 Chronicles 13:10The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house for three months, and the Lord blessed his household and everything he […]
Christ In You
There is a treasure in you! This weekend Pastor Zeb Mengistu from Beza International Church in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, shared an encouraging message called “The Hope of Glory!” Colossians 1:26-27“This mystery has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. To them God has chosen to make known […]
Kingdom Reflexes
Do you have Kingdom reflexes? This week Pastor Steve concluded our ReFormation series with a message from Jesus’ Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 7:24Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and […]
The Root Makes The Fruit
How strong is your connection? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our ReFormation series with a message from the Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 7:16-17By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. […]
The Only Way
There are only two options! This week, Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message from Matthew 7, where Jesus presents a clear, powerful challenge! Matthew 7:13-14“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For […]
How Much More
Don’t give up on prayer! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (Re)Formation series with a message about persistence in prayer. Matthew 7:7-12Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and […]
Only God Can Judge Me
“Only God can judge me” is often used as a “spiritual do not disturb sign” but what Jesus teaches is that self examination must come before correction. This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message from Jesus’ Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 7:1–3“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For […]
Worry Is A Waste
Whatever you are worrying about God is already working on! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message from Jesus’ Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 6:34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. The Apostle Paul put worry and […]
Banking On The Wrong System
Are you budgeting to honor God? This weekend Pastor Devin Gough continued our (Re)Formation series with a message from the Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 6:24No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot […]
Bearing Withness
Present is better than perfect! This Mother’s Day weekend, Shawndra Lucas shared a message about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the gift of a mother’s presence. John 2:4-5Jesus replied to his mother, “My time has not yet come.” But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” God is the God of […]
Fasting and Feasting
Are you hungry for God? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (Re)Formation series with a message about fasting. Matthew 6:17-18But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your […]
The Lord’s Prayer
How do we pray in the midst of troubled times? The prayer that Jesus prayed is as relevant today as it was when he first taught his disciples to pray it! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres started the second half of our (RE)FORMATION series from the Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 6:9-13Our Father, who art in heaven,Hallowed […]
Death Is Undone
Have you heard the Good News? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres shared an Easter message and New City celebrated resurrection! Luke 24:5-6“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” The Gospel writer, Luke, gives us the first recorded dialogue after the resurrection. Heaven asks earth a […]
The King We Need
How big is the gap between what you want and what God wants? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres shared a Palm Sunday message about “The King We Need”. John 12:12-13The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and […]
Breaking Free
You can’t heal what you won’t reveal! This weekend Pastor Devin Gough shared a message from Jesus’ story about the Prodigal Son. Luke 15:28 The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. The older brother in Jesus’ story couldn’t celebrate because he was consumed […]
The Reward of The Generous
How are you being re-formed by the example of Jesus? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message from Jesus’ Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 6:1Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. Jesus begins […]
How To Be Perfect, Seriously!
How can we be perfect? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (Re)FORMATION series with a message about loving our enemies. Matthew 5:43-45You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children […]
More Than Words
Your words matter! This weekend Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message about Jesus’ words on marriage, divorce, and integrity. Matthew 5:31-32“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the […]
Red Flag
Are you being RE-FORMED? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message about sexual integrity. Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her […]
It’s Always Your Move
Are you keeping short accounts? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (RE)FORMATION series with a message about reconciliation. Matthew 5:21-22You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with […]
(Re)Forming The Heart
A transformation that starts from within! This week Pastor Joaquin Pardo continued our (RE)FORMATION series from the Sermon On The Mount. Matthew 5:17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 1) Jesus fulfills every requirement we could never […]
Not Like Us
Can you serve when you’re not celebrated? Can you rejoice even when you’re resented? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our (RE)FORMATION series from the Sermon On the Mount. Matthew 5:13You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? Discipleship is a choice […]
Save Me From This Sermon
How are you being FORMED today? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres began a new series of messages called (RE)FORMATION. Matthew 5:1-3 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs […]
Powerful Yet Powerless
Are you about to walk away from your miracle? This weekend, Pastor Joaquin Pardo concluded our RENEW series with a message about Naaman, a mighty warrior whose pride nearly cost him his healing. 2 Kings 5:10Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored […]
Enough Is Enough
When is enough enough? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our RENEW series with a message about rest. Deuteronomy 5:15Remember that you were once slaves in Egypt, but the Lord your God brought you out with his strong hand and powerful arm. That is why the Lord your God has commanded you to rest on […]
Give Me An Undivided Heart
How is your heart? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our RENEW series with a message, “Give Me An Undivided Heart.” Psalm 86:11Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness;give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. The decision to follow Jesus is the first step […]
Listen To Your Life
Are you paying attention to your heart? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres began our January series, RENEW. Psalm 42:1As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. In the middle of affliction and discouragement, the psalmist paints a picture of thirst that is neither pretty nor dignified. […]
God Has Heard Your Prayers
Have you ever wondered if God is listening? This weekend, Pastor Joaquin Pardo concluded our THIS CHRISTMAS series with a message reminding us that God hears every prayer and answers them all faithfully—in His time and His way. Luke 1:13But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been […]
I Called, He Answered
Have you wondered where God is at? Luke 1:30-31And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and was pondering what kind of greeting this was. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have […]
God Is With Us
This weekend, Pastor Joaquin continued our Christmas series with a message centered on the life-changing truth that God is with us. Matthew 1:23“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God […]
First Word, Best Word
What words are you waiting for? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our THIS CHRISTMAS series with a message about God’s life-giving Word.John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace […]
Dream Within A Dream
The Christmas story is not always comfortable! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres began our THIS CHRISTMAS series with a message about the Magi. Matthew 2:1-2After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born […]
To Him Who Is Able
God is able to do more that than we can ask or imagine! This weekend Pastor Steve Andres concluded our BIG DREAMS series, and New City Church stepped out in faith to believe for God’s blessing and provision in this next season! Genesis 25:8,11 Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old […]
Laying Down Our Loves
Is anything too wonderful for the LORD? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BIG DREAMS series with a message about Abraham’s trust and surrender. Genesis 22:2God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will […]
God Will Do It!
What is your anchor? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BIG DREAMS series with a message about TRUST from the life of Abraham. Genesis 15:7-8 God said to Abram, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to take possession of it.” But Abram […]
First Things First
Do you have overdue gratitude? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres continued our BIG DREAMS series with a message about putting FIRST THINGS FIRST. Genesis 14:19-20“Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a […]
Anger, You’re Not The Boss of Me!
Is anger in the driver’s seat of your heart? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres kicked off a new series called YOU’RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME. John 2:15So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the moneychangers and overturned […]
