New Covenant Larkspur Co

It's hard to walk out our Faith journey in isolation. We were created to live in community. The community of believers is not the pastor or the building - it is the people - the "community". It is about intentionally living life Centered on Christ and upheld in our faith by those that we live life with.

We are in a season of trials and no one is exempt. God forms us through trials and suffering. There are things that we can only learn through these trials. The good news is that God is not done with us yet! He is not done!

The best way to train someone is through modeling. That's how Jesus did it with His disciples. He went out and did stuff with them, showing them the way. We need spiritual parents as well. Those who will model our faith journey well.

It is our hope that you would find ways to establish your faith, even if you have been on this journey with Jesus for a long time. It's so simple and yet so difficult. Remember Salvation isn't the finish line, it's the starting point!

How do we represent God to the world? We are to be witnesses not to witness. We are nothing more than stewards of His possessions.

In the story of the prodigal son both brothers are "in it" for what they can get from the Father, not a relationship with the Father. What motives you? Which brother are you right now? Maybe the story was never supposed to be about the sons but about the Father.

There is a void in your heart that only God can fill. We were created by Him to be in relationship with our Father God. His heart for us as His children is that we receive Him as our Father.

During this season of change and unrest where are you finding your peace? Who is calling the shots in your life? There is a time and a place where God wants to meet with you! Rest in Him. Find your peace in Him. Trust Him to call the shots.

What would happen if we truly discovered our gifts and practiced them? How would out community look if we put them to service for the Kingdom?

The Holy Spirit is the conduit through which God speaks to us today. The Holy Spirit is the vehicle through which the Lord works in us today. The Holy Spirit is our counselor and helper. It is through the Holy Spirit the our Spiritual Gifts are given.

How much do you hate waiting? This season has tested so many of us and yet there is so much scripture where God tells us to wait. He is not a goal-oriented God; He is in the Journey.

"Fulfill is when our faith grows legs and takes action in the world today."

This week we are talking about Fulfilling our Kingdom roles in our families. In this Coronavirus season of isolation and stay at home orders, relationships in general and specifically marriages and families are experiencing a lot of new, different kinds of and even more concentrated seasons of existing stress. So how do we love each other well?

Do you ever have a nagging feeling that you were made to do something bigger in the world? What has God made you to do that no one else is supposed to do? Would you be willing to do it if you knew?

Scripture shows that Jesus would often take time to withdraw from the crowds and pray. He couldn't minister out of what He didn't have. He needed to spend time alone with His Father in order to have His cup filled. Ministry comes from the "overflow". Do you spend time just being with Him without an agenda?

Where are you this week, the week after Easter? Is God calling you to take a chance, step out of the boat and walk on water? It won't matter if you get a little wet, just keep your eyes on Jesus. Jesus isn't surprised by what is happening in the world or in your life right now. Don't be distracted by your circumstances, keep leaning into what God wants to do next!

On Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, a time of hope. He is Risen! He is Risen indeed.

Palm Sunday can be seen as a time of unmet expectations. The Jews were waiting for a warrior King to free them from oppression. What expectations do you have of Jesus? When we take away our expectations of Jesus we can clearly see that He allowed Himself to be abused and crucified for us!

Peace can be defined as freedom from disquieting thoughts or oppressive emotions. This type of peace is a fruit of the Spirit and only comes from spending time with God. As the familiar in our lives is being stripped away we are being asked to spend more time with our Heavenly Father.

Having fears, anxiety or worry are not due to a lack of faith but are a part of being human. This isn't a faith issue but a courage issue. It takes courage to trust in God. God didn't cause what is happening but He will work through it. May this be a time of Spiritual Awakening.