Novation Church Weekly Sermons

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must… Read More »Did The Devil Make Me Do It?

“I’m a mystery to myself, for I want to do what is right, but end up doing what my moral instincts condemn. And if my behavior is not in line with my desire, my conscience still confirms the excellence of the law. And now I realize that it is no longer my true self doing it, but the… Read More »How Do We Fight A Battle In A War That Has Already Been Won?

“Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!” Psalm 148:2 ESV Who are the Angels? Also known as: sons of God (Job 38:7), Holy ones (Psalm 89:5), spirits (Hebrews 1:4), watchers (Daniel 4:13, 17, 23), thrones, powers, dominions, principalities, authorities, powers (Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 1:21) They are God’s heavenly family Genesis 1:1, 2:1 They… Read More »Who are the Angels?

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in… Read More »Who or What is Satan?

“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the… Read More »Who Is In Charge?

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 ESV God created a heavenly family before He created humanity “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV “Where were you when I laid the… Read More »Why Is There Darkness?

We believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.We believe in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.He descended to the dead.On the third day He rose again.He… Read More »July 4, 2021

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Jude” Acts 1:8 NRSV “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name… Read More »Acts 29

Acts 20:17-38 The example of the Apostle Paul’s legacy Integrity “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. I served the Lord with great humility and… Read More »Ingredients of a Godly Legacy

“Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed… Read More »Jesus Always Relevant

Acts 15:1-29                                                          The Division “Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to… Read More »When We Disagree

There is a calling “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.” Acts 13:2-3 ESV 2. There is a compelling purpose “Let it be known… Read More »Compelled

Acts 12:1-19 CSB  God hears and answers when the church prays (Vs.1-5) Prayer is an act of dependence and trust Prayer is an act of worship Prayer is an act of participating with God Prayer is about relationship with God 2. God does miracles when the church prays (Vs. 6-10) Doors are opened Lives are… Read More »When the Church Prays

Acts 10 Jesus is the exclusive yet all-inclusive Savior for all Exclusive: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NIV Inclusive: “…for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.” 1 Timothy 4:10 NLT… Read More »All for One and One for all

“Saul, who was also known as Paul…” Acts 13:9 Saul (Sha’ul) = “Asked for, prayed for” Paul = “Small/humble” WHO IS PAUL AND WHAT IS HIS STORY? “Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the… Read More »Better Call Saul

Acts 6-8 When Someone Is Willing To Give Up Their Life For The Sake Of The Gospel: It substantiates their convictions “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell… Read More »Nothing Left To Lose

“And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already… Read More »Ordinary Is Awesome

Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13) When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a noise like a violent rushing wind came from heaven, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distributing themselves, and a tongue rested on… Read More »Wait For It

“The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom He had chosen.  To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of things regarding the kingdom… Read More »The Story Continues

“And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.”  Revelation 21:5 NASB WHAT IS THE MEANING OF EASTER (THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS)? Luke 24 It means a New Life (Luke 24:1-12) “Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death?  Therefore… Read More »All Things New