New Song Community Church

What was the Star of Bethlehem? Was it a supernova or a comet? No. The Bible makes a clear connection between angels and stars. The Star of Bethlehem was a spiritual messenger from the Lord of Hosts to guide the magi to His Son.

Money is not the solution to poverty - it is the cause of poverty. The solution to poverty is the Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ! When we preach the good news to the poor, as Jesus commanded, the Holy Spirit will break off lies and demons and habits and fears that are keeping the person poor! The Church of Jesus Christ must look different than the world - including how we handle charity and generosity. If we dumb-down "love your neighbor" to something that the world's people can do without being born again, we have missed the mark. "Love your neighbor" is so much more than being a nice person -- it is a supernatural command that requires the power of the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 4:6–7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:10–12 We urge you, brethren, that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

Proverbs 22:28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your forefathers.

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

When a tragedy occurs, the world immediately finds something to blame, and proposes solutions--that don't work. The truth is, death and tragedy happen because the human heart is exclusively sinful. Only Jesus Christ can perform a heart transplant and a mind-transformation that removes our sinful nature. He washes us with His blood and fills us with His Holy Spirit, so that we can actually obey God and do good.

Many Christians say they are "waiting on the Lord" to fix their problems, but they are actually just frozen in fear and inaction. Jesus demands that we live in strength, boldness, and faith action.

In John 10, Jesus said (quoting Psalm 82), "You are gods." Jesus calls us "gods". What could He possibly have meant?

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1 Peter 1:6–7 says that genuine faith is more valuable than gold that has been purified by fire. Both Peter and James tell us to rejoice when trials come our way, because God is producing faith and patience in us. But it is not the troubles of life that are the test of faith, because everyone (with or without faith) has troubles. So what is the test of faith? Listen and find out.

The last installment of this series. Rev. 21-22 tell of the day when the renewing of the earth is complete, and God brings heaven to earth, to live with His people forever in beauty, glory, and perfection. "Behold, I make a new heaven and a new earth, and the former shall not be remembered, nor called to mind (Is. 65:1)"

Jesus will establish His Kingdom on the Earth for 1000 years, commonly known as the Millennium. He will establish the government of God, reverse the curse, and restore the Earth to its original condition.

Do you ever feel unspiritual as you go about your daily life? Do you resent your job and daily life responsibilities? Do you feel like your attempts to serve God look more like a bloopers reel than anything else? Do you feel unsuccessful and unimportant in the Kingdom of God? You need to know that God has placed you exactly where He wants you, in the job and relationships and church that He wants you in, and as you live these out, you are successful and He is very pleased.

Did God quit judging sin after the Old Testament? Did He change at the Cross? Pastor Mitch reads several New Testament verses that show our God and Father to be the same God that He has always been.

On the Day that He returns, Jesus will bring complete and eternal justice. Every person who has chosen Him will be fully vindicated, every injustice will be perfectly satisfied, and every sin will be avenged.

When Jesus returns, He will complete our identity. "I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." Rev. 2:17

When Jesus returns, there will be a great wedding - the Wedding Feast of the Lamb!

When we meet Jesus face to face and eye to eye, we will each individually appear before His judgment seat. At that meeting, we will give an account for every moment of our lives. Our sin guilt is erased by His blood, so the judgment seat is not something to fear. It is here, at His throne, that we want to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

What will the actual return of Jesus be like? How will He appear? How will we change at our resurrection from the dead? Listen in as Pastor Mitch reads the Scriptures that tell us about the Day of the Lord, the return of King Jesus.