In this sermon, we explore the profound question from Ecclesiastes 1:2-3: "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?" As we celebrate moving into our new worship space, we reflect on the importance of inviting God to build our house and give meaning to our efforts.
Join us as we recount the journey from meeting in a paintball event center to this new sanctuary, recognizing God's provision and guidance every step of the way. Learn how Psalm 127 and the New Testament answer the existential questions of life's meaning and purpose:
Reflecting on our journey, we see that without God’s blessing, our efforts are in vain. As we dedicate our new space, we seek His presence and guidance, trusting Him to build His house through us.
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In this message, Angel Hart, the 21-year-old son of Pastor Frank, shares a deeply personal sermon about making your faith your own. As he prepares to attend Concordia Seminary in 2025, Angel reflects on his faith journey and challenges us to think about why we believe in Jesus. Tune in to hear how you can transition from an inherited faith to a personal, transformative belief in Christ. This inspiring message will encourage you to live out and share your faith with confidence.
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In this message we explore the lives of the fathers in the Bible and uncover the profound lessons they offer about grace, forgiveness, and the challenges of fatherhood.
We delve into the stories of notable biblical fathers such as Adam, Noah, Isaac, David, and Solomon. Despite their flaws and failures, these men experienced God’s grace in powerful ways, teaching us valuable lessons about leadership, discipline, and the importance of grace in our own lives.
Whether you’re a father, a mentor, or someone seeking to grow in your faith, this message provides deep insights into the transformative power of God’s love and mercy. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls in parenting, embrace the role of a godly father, and extend grace in your relationships.
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Psalm 119:97-105
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97 Oh how I love your law!
It is my meditation all the day.
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.
102 I do not turn aside from your rules,
for you have taught me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
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105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
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This week we dive deep into the transformative journey from doubt to faith, guided by the stories of the disciples and the powerful lessons from the Easter narrative. Today, we explore how each step in our lives prepares us for the next, echoing the spiritual growth seen in the biblical figures of Thomas and the women at the tomb.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of skepticism, the importance of patience in spiritual growth, and how frustrations can be opportunities for applying God's wisdom. We delve into the story of "Doubting Thomas," whose initial refusal to believe without seeing highlights our own struggles with faith in a modern world that demands proof.
Join us as we uncover the reasons why God might choose unlikely witnesses and the implications this has for our understanding of value and worth in His eyes. We'll also tackle how these scriptural lessons prepare us for our own missions of sharing the Gospel, emphasizing empathy and perseverance.
This episode is perfect for anyone who finds themselves wrestling with doubts or seeking deeper reasons behind their spiritual journey. Whether you're a longtime believer or just curious about the Christian faith, there's something here to challenge and inspire you. Tune in to gain insights into how embracing faith without sight can lead to a blessed and fulfilled life.
Don't forget to subscribe for more discussions that aim to enlighten, inspire, and move you towards a more profound faith. Share this episode with friends and family who might be on their own path from doubt to faith, and let's grow together in understanding and belief.
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This is a message that will challenge your perspective (especially those religious ideas that you think will save you), ignite your faith, and deepen your understanding of the Gospel. You will be transported to the foot of a mountain, where an extraordinary event unfolds before your eyes, revealing the very essence of who Jesus is and what he came to accomplish.
In this captivating narrative, we'll explore the Transfiguration story from the Gospel of Mark, unraveling its layers of meaning and drawing out timeless truths that resonate with our lives today. Join us as we embark on a transformative exploration of faith, encountering profound insights that will inspire, convict, and ultimately lead us to a deeper relationship with the Savior. Get ready to listen, to learn, and to be profoundly moved by the message of hope and redemption found in the person of Jesus Christ.
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Ever thought about how our bodies are like precision instruments, and a tiny fever can throw everything off balance? It's crazy how delicate the whole setup is. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of life's intricacies, from fevers to demons, and how it all ties into the big picture.
We will ponder the marvel of our existence. The Goldilocks Zone, where everything has to be just right for life to thrive.
Now, imagine this: God, way out there at the edge of space, taking a close look at us. From the vastness of the cosmos outside the created reality, all the way in to the microscopic details of our lives, it's a mind-boggling shift from the infinite to the intimate.
Today, we're digging into the Gospel of Mark, checking out how Jesus handled fevers and demons, bringing divine authority into the world. It's not just a historical account; it's intimately connected to the things we deal with today.
From fevers to faith, we're navigating a journey that starts at church but echoes through our everyday lives.
Have you experienced the frustration of trying to follow Jesus while juggling the demands of work, family, and life in general? Discover how to find clarity in this week's message. Explore the connection between worship, love, and service in a way that goes beyond the Sunday service.
We’re like secret agents. Gospel ninjas. Our ultimate loyalty is always with the kingdom of heaven which gives new meaning to all the important things we do in our ordinary lives.
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God knows every detail about you, including your thoughts and secrets. Is that comforting or unsettling? This Psalm is a prayer for facing darkness and difficult times—God promises constant presence and guidance, even in your darkest moments. This sermon will consider God's intricate involvement in creating you and having a plan for your life. There is also a twist ending to this Psalm having to do with enemies—understanding that your main adversaries are spiritual forces like sin, death, and hell. However, sometimes your enemies will be people. How should Christians deal with their enemies? Love them? Hate them? The passage concludes with a bold prayer for your self-examination, expressing confidence in God's forgiveness through your connection with Jesus, offering hope in challenging circumstances.
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1. Sin and Repentance:
2. Jesus' Baptism and Its Significance:
3. Responding to Doubts and Criticisms:
4. Baptism and Christian Identity:
Overall, the sermon presents a strong message about sin, forgiveness, grace, and the importance of Jesus Christ and baptism in the Christian life.
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Pastor Frank’s NewChurch Resolution Suggestions:
Attend Sunday Worship Faithfully.
Be Faithful in Your Tithes and Offerings.
???
What's the third one? Hmm.
You'll never guess. Even if I told you.
This is how Christians are made.
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A description of Christmas at the Hart house in 1971, the first year Pastor Frank had a new step dad—and his mom had a little money.
A confession that he wants Christmas to be perfect but is always tempted to ruin it with selfish emotions and being too irritable.
A solid plan for how to approach holiday expectations with the wisdom of Jesus.
Colossians 3:12-14: "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
"People seem to view God as either a mighty and powerful terrifying being who must be feared and reverently respected—or as gentle Jesus, meek and mild, a hippy shepherd philosopher who couldn’t hurt a fly.
But He is both. He’s always both."
"The difference between a wise person and a fool boils down to whether talking to them helps or not. A wise person can hear what you tell them, see the error of their ways, and change. A fool doesn’t listen, won’t listen, and doesn’t learn without consequences. Talking with a fool is a waste of time, they’re just waiting for you to stop talking so they can get back to their foolishness."
"It’s my hope that you can hear what I’m saying today, I mean really hear it, not like a fool who’s just waiting for the preacher to stop talking—but as a wise person who will listen and let what they hear make a difference."
"Comfort, comfort for my people. Prepare the way for the King. The Messiah. So powerful, but so gentle. Almighty God came to earth but He came as the Good Shepherd. He came to find you and pick you up—carry you back home where you belong."
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First Sunday in ADVENT.
"Don’t you ever think, “Good grief, Lord! Can’t you see what’s going on down here? The way people are acting? Do you get MSNBC in heaven? Do You see the way they mock Your name and Your people?"
"This passage has a very interesting movement to it: It starts with a prayer for God to come down here and destroy our enemies, then behold, we realize we would also be destroyed because we are also sinners, then it ends in a surprising glimpse of Jesus—Behold! The divine Son of God who did come down here but instead of destroying all the sinners, He saved them. He saved us. He didn’t show up angry, instead He made it so our sins wouldn’t be remembered any more."
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"Love is not how you feel about someone."
"When we love people we’re going to feel it, but the feeling isn’t what love is—it’s a byproduct."
"Jesus is not telling you to feel a certain way about God or to feel a certain way about your neighbor. It’s not about feelings at all."
Do you know how to love people the way God told you to love them?
"How can we create heaven on earth? How can we treat people on earth the way they are treated in heaven?"
"God is love. He loves you perfectly because that’s who He is."
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The Lord's Prayer—66 words in English. But the actual prayer is even shorter, 57 words in Greek. Most of us don’t really pray like this, unless we’re just reciting the Lord’s Prayer. We use a lot more words. We don’t feel like we “really” prayed if we keep it that brief.
I’ve come to understand that the Lord’s Prayer can be prayed in basically three ways. As a petition, as the Law, and as the Gospel. Petition meaning asking for things, Law meaning what God told us to do, commandments, and then Gospel—what Jesus has done and continues to do for us.
God will always answer your prayers. Sometimes the answer is maybe later, sometimes it’s no—but He always answers.
Jesus said, “Pray like this: Our Father.” This is Jesus sharing His Father with us—it’s Jesus talking and He says. “When you pray, from now on call Him what I call Him—from now on you’re my brothers and sisters, so just call Him “Father,” like I do. Ever had a friend you were so close to you called their father dad? You do now.
So, mix it up. Pray asking for what you need. Then maybe meditate on what God wants you to do with your life. And sometimes, just bask in the joy of everything you have to be thankful for.
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“What’s the point of this (New)Church thing? Why does it matter?”
" I want to propose something completely nuts. Something totally off-menu.”
"Every church thinks they have the corner on the truth, like they’re the only ones who really know Jesus. Can we not be like that, please?"
"It’s so sad to me when someone says, “Nah, I already tried that Jesus thing and it didn’t work for me. I went to church for a while. Wasn’t my thing.”
"They met some church people but they didn’t meet Jesus. I don’t want that to happen here. Can we make sure that doesn’t happen here?"
"No one follows Jesus alone."
"As the church goes, so goes our culture. And for many people, church has already gone."
"Your faith doesn’t really become your own until you share it with someone else. You have to share your faith. And you have to let people share their faith with you."
"This is the vision of NewChurch. A way to worship God and love people. I hope you’re starting to see it."
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This is part two of a two part mini-series on a Biblical view of how to handle human emotions. Part one was Pastor Frank, Part two is by Kemper Crabb. You will learn something if you're not careful.
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What would happen if we applied the same standard to the resurrection of Jesus that we apply to other historical stories? Folklore. Myth. How do you think it would hold up? Do you think we’d find any real evidence? Or do you think it’s all just going to come down to faith? That we can’t really be sure about it?
In this sermon, Pastor Frank will attempt to give you a bit more confidence in the claims Jesus made about Himself and the historical evidence of His resurrection.
If Jesus Christ rose from the dead then nothing else matters.
If He didn’t, then nothing matters.
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Who are you? Are you a winner? A loser? Are you the coolest person in the room? The smartest? The funniest? Are you defined by your success or your accomplishments? We all look at the wrong things in life to give us validation and self-worth. Frank Kelske gives a vulnerable message on the dangers of finding our identity in anything or anyone other than Jesus Christ. This is a message that can help you find greater peace and fulfillment in your life.
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We don't pass our faith to our children by bludgeoning them with the holy standard of God's Commandments—rather, we are to love God's standard. If we love God's standard, then we teach them to love it, too.
What do you think Santa would say if he stood in the pulpit of a church on Christmas Eve? Well, watch this and find out.
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Does God promise to give us signs?
Jesus is the light. But you won't see unless your eyes are open.
It will become all one thing, or all the other.
There are no neutral bystanders when it comes to Jesus.
We’re on dangerous ground when we stand outside the church and say what Jesus does in here is evil. Saying the work of Jesus when His people gather is the work of the devil. It is really close to committing the unforgivable sin.
You are either in the kingdom of heaven or you’re not.
You have Christ in you or you don’t.
You are in the house of God or you are not.
Also, a solid explanation of what baptism means.
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