Novation Church Weekly Sermons

Genesis 6-9 Three Foundational Truths That Help Us Understand The Flood Narrative God is good. 2. God’s judgements are just. “The Lord is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. The Lord is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works.” Psalm 145:8,9 (NASB95) 3. Human choices are responsible for the realities that lead to judgement.… Read More »The God of New Beginnings

“…be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” Romans 16:19-20 NASB 95 The domino effect of the fall Domino #1: Deception “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and… Read More »Ancient Problems, Modern Realities

How did we create the mess we find ourselves in? We said: “Hey God I/we got this!” “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.” Proverbs 3:7 NASB 95 The first “Hey we got this” “Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God… Read More »Hey God, We Got This

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 NASB 95 HIStory didn’t begin at Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God…” Jesus the Creator God He is the Who of creation “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been… Read More »In the Beginning

“People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 NLT “You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and… Read More »Approaching the Bible

“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” John 11:25-26 NLT “Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still… Read More »The Greatest Event in HIStory

Recognize that we each have a part to play “Just as there are many parts to our bodies, so it is with Christ’s body. We are all parts of it, and it takes every one of us to make it complete, for we each have different work to do. So we belong to each other,… Read More »It’s Still Relevant

“Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ. I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. God’s purpose in all this… Read More »It’s Sacred

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 NASB 95… Read More »It’s a Mission

“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the… Read More »Its All About Jesus

“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.” 1 John 3:2-3 NIV How Can I Understand… Read More »It’s Not Perfect (yet)

“I will build My church…” Jesus (Matthew 16:18)  “Church” = “Belonging to the Lord.” What is the Church? The Church is people who recognize they belong to Jesus, and they represent Him here on earth. The Church is an extension of Jesus and his ministry in this world.  “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy… Read More »The People of God

GO! FAITH What does it mean to go? What will it take to go? Will you go? All heroes of the faith had their moment to GO. Each GO was different and unique. Obedience to GO is the activation of faith.               What does it take to GO? Is it Promise of blessing and covenant… Read More »Going Faith

“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young… Read More »Waiting Faith

Hebrews 11 Radical faith Takes risks “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot Enemies of risky faith Comfort, Convenience, Fear 2. Takes desperation Luke 8:40-56, Luke 21:1-4 3. Takes God at His word I believe even when I don’t see “Faith shows the reality… Read More »Radical Faith

“Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:16 NLT Sources of Unhealthy Faith False teachers “So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with… Read More »Healthy Faith

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet… Read More »Devoted Faith

“Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. Endure suffering along with me, as a good… Read More »Honoring Faith

“Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to… Read More »Daring Faith

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 What is Faith? “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by… Read More »Living by Faith