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Letting God use your passion

rick — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:31:59 +0000

When you are doing what God shaped you to do, you enjoy it and you do it well. So what’s stopping you? In this message, part 3 of Pastor John A. Megaw’s series on how God has shaped you for ministry, he examines five kinds of spiritual cholesterol that block the flow to your heart — your passion. Then he discusses five steps to following your heart. Message delivered 11/16/2008. Click here for the sermon notes.

SHAPEd for ministry: spiritual gifts

rick — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:03:19 +0000

The moment a person trusts Jesus to save them, they receive four spiritual gifts: forgiveness, eternal life, the Holy Spirit, and special abilities. Pastor John Megaw expands on how Spiritual Gifts are part of what shapes believers for ministry. This message, part 2 of 5, was delivered 11/9/2008. Click here for the sermon notes.

You, your S.H.A.P.E., and your purpose

rick — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:15:43 +0000

Scripture says very clearly that God created you uniquely, and that He loves you. In fact, you are a masterwork, created specifically for advancing God’s kingdom in some special way. This message is the beginning of a series by Pastor John Megaw examining how your Spiritual gifts, Heart (passions), Abilities, Personality and Experiences prepare you for the Lord’s service. Message delivered 11/2/2008. Click here for the sermon notes.

Transitions

rick — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:20:42 +0000

When we are in a time of transition or difficulty, we have the ability and choice to let God pour into us the grace we need to be overcomers. Message, by Judy Brazell, delivered 10/26/2008.

The Christian response to AIDS

rick — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:05:15 +0000

Dr. Cynthia Calla, directory of LifeRise AIDS Resources, shares the details of her organization’s ministry and then examines how Jesus probably would have responded to the suffering, stigma and shame of AIDS. Message delivered 10/19/2008.

The prayer Jesus prayed — Part 3 of 3

rick — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:22:50 +0000

Messages in this series by Pastor John Megaw examine how Jesus’ prayer, in the Garden applies to New Covenant Community Church … our mission, our community, and finally the power we have to succeed. Message delivered 10/12/2008.

The prayer Jesus prayed — Part 2 of 3

rick — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:50:59 +0000

Jesus prayed in the garden, “As you sent me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.” (John 17:18) So we are sent on a mission, beginning with our community and extending to the rest of the planet. Our church, New Covenant Community, was birthed with a purpose of bringing together people who have a New Covenant message to take to the world. Message delivered 10/5/08.

The prayer Jesus prayed — Part 1 of 3

rick — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:26:08 +0000

The night before Jesus was crucified, he prayed for the people who followed him then and he prayed for those of us who follow him today. He prayed five specific, important things: for protection, for unity, that we would have *his* joy, God’s word of truth, and mission. Message delivered 9/27/08 by Pastor John A. Megaw.

What are you thinking?

rick — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:42:49 +0000

As we go through life, we sometimes may wonder if God has lost our phone number. But the encouraging fact is, as Jeremiah reports in chapter 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Tom Brazell shared this message on 8/17/2008.

My portion and my cup

rick — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:25:03 +0000

David said in Psalm 16 “Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.” Judy Brazell shares how, through her life, she has come to appreciate the truth of that claim, so that she, too, can say, “I have always set the Lord before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Message delivered 8/10/2008

Be enthused

rick — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:57:19 +0000

John A. Megaw, founding pastor of New Covenant, traces the DNA of our congregation, which is deeply rooted in the things of the Holy Spirit. He concludes with a challenge to the congregation to become “enthused” … literally filled with God … and repent of the four biggest barriers to it: negativism, criticism, skepticism and cynicism. Message delivered 7/13/2008.

The mission

rick — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:12:25 +0000

Change is all around us, and transitions can be difficult. But no matter what else is different, the mission that God has appointed for His church is always the same: to preach the Gospel and make disciples. Message delivered 7/6/2008

Storms

rick — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:04:29 +0000

Most of life is unpredictable, but one thing we can count on is that storms will come. When Jesus tells us to go somewhere or do something, it’s likely that storms will blow up. But if He has given us a destination, we can trust him to get us there. Message delivered 6/29/2008.

Faithful for the future

rick — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:55:03 +0000

If you’re going to walk in faith, you are going to be tested. But God is faithful to keep his promises, so you can trust him to perform what he has said. Message delivered 6/22/2008.

The Father’s Spirit of Hope

rick — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:32:20 +0000

Our Father, the Lord God, wants us to know the hope to which he has called us. A Father’s Day message by John A. Megaw, founding pastor of New Covenant Community Church. Message delivered 6/15/08. Introduction by Pastor Tom Brazell.

Developing the world view of a Christ-follower

rick — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:16:10 +0000

Two powerful “voices” that influence people in our culture are post-modernism and humanism. If we are going to follow Christ, however, we need to replace those worldly, selfish ideas with sound Biblical doctrine. Message delivered 6/8/2008.

Grace abounds

rick — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:45:30 +0000

Where sin increases, grace abounds all the more. It may be hard to believe in contemporary America, but worldwide, there are unprecedented open doors for the Gospel. Dean Davis, of OMS International and director of Every Community for Christ, shared this update on the move of God around the world on 5/25/2008.

Stepping Out

rick — Mon, 19 May 2008 01:30:22 +0000

Peter distinguished himself from the other disciples when he stepped out of the boat on the Sea of Galilee. Jonathan distinguished himself from his father King Saul by stepping out to attack the Philistines while Saul rested under a pomegranate tree. If you want to make a difference for God, you need to step out, too. Not just wait for things to come to you. Message delivered by Dr. Leon VanRooyen 5/18/2008.

Pentecostal power

rick — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:15:14 +0000

In ancient Israel, the Feast of Pentecost celebrated the beginning of the time of harvest. When the Holy Spirit came upon the assembly of believers in what we celebrate as the Day of Pentecost, it wasn’t to put on some kind of magic show to entertain us. It was to equip the Church for the work of the harvest. Message delivered 5/11/2008.

Are you hungry?

rick — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:30:07 +0000

If you’re not physically hungry, it could be because you’ve filled up on junk food, or aren’t healthy, or have gone so long without eating that your body has forgotten what hunger is. If you’re not hungry for God, it may be because of the spiritual equivalents of the same three conditions. Here are some things that can help. Message delivered 5/4/2008.