Free: the liberating truth about sex and sexuality

A lot gets said in our culture about the topic of sex and sexuality. Whether directly or indirectly society preaches its own religion about sexual expression and freedom. Commonly the Bible…

The Kingdom of God

Jesus talked about one subject more than any other: The Kingdom of God. Also referred to as “The Kingdom of Heaven,” this kingdom is dramatically different than the earthly kingdom…

On This Rock

Trying times are a fact of life.  Trials are a matter of “when” not “if.” What makes the difference is how we chose to respond. 1 Peter is a letter…

Fast 2013 – New City Church Phoenix

In Matthew 6 Jesus instructs His disciples in three critical spiritual disciplines. He gives direction for praying, giving and fasting. Each time He says “when you give…” “when you pray…”…

Nehemiah – My Lord and My God

Main Idea: When the people began to learn of what their God had done for them and how He was to be worshipped and obeyed, they knew they had to…

Reviews on Yelp and Google Places

What are you more interested in: what an organization or business says about itself, or what other people feel and say about that organization or business? “Local search” tools such as…

Finish the Race! – A Study of Nehemiah 6

Finishing What We Start.   Nehemiah was almost done! Two months of grueling work, fighting opposition at every turn yet the wall was almost done, and his enemies knew it.  So,…

The Reality of Evil – A Study of Nehemiah 5

The Main Idea:  Nehemiah faces opposition throughout the building of the wall, largely presented through two men, Sanballat and Tobiah.  Certainly opposition comes from flesh and blood “enemies” but the…

Thoughts on Halloween

Often people will ask a pastor, “Do you celebrate or participate in Halloween?” For some Christians, the thought of doing so is nearly blasphemy!  ”Participate in demonic activity?” they ask….