Episodes
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For When You're Tired of Church (2nd and 3rd Commandment)
Are you tired of going to church and wondering what you're actually getting out of it? Maybe you're struggling to feel close to God, your faith feels more like an obligation than a joy, or you're exhausted from trying to be a good Christian. Discover why Jesus never intended your relationship…
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For When You Know You Should Trust God, But Don't (On The First Commandment)
Do you struggle with anxiety, worry, or the feeling that everything depends on you? Whether it's money, family, work, or the fear of failure, we all put our trust in things that can't ultimately save us. In this sermon on the First Commandment, discover how Jesus frees us from the pressure to...
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For When You Are Stressed About Raising Your Kids (Psalm 127)
Are you exhausted from constant anxiety, burnout, and trying to control every outcome in your life, career, and family? In this powerful expository sermon on Psalm 127, Kemper Crabb reveals why striving in your own strength leads to empty frustration and how surrendering daily burdens to God...
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For When the World Stops Making Sense (2 Timothy 3:14–4:5)
What if some of what you're absolutely sure about is wrong? In this sermon, we look at how to know what's true in a post-Christian culture, why Christians can't rely on feelings or popular opinion to define right and wrong, and how God's Word gives us a solid foundation in Jesus when everything...
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Acts 28 "The End" (For When You Don't Know How Things Will Turn Out)
How do you find peace when life leaves you with unanswered questions? When a relationship, a health concern, or your future is still up in the air, it's easy to put life on hold until you get some closure. In this final sermon from Acts, Pastor Frank Hart explores how Christ's promises give us...
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Acts 27 "When Your Plans Fall Apart" ~Pastor Frank Hart
What do you do when the future you planned begins to fall apart? Acts 27 reminds us that God's faithfulness is not measured by whether He preserves the "ship." This sermon offers real hope for anyone facing disappointment, uncertainty, or circumstances beyond their control: the ship may be lost,...
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Acts 26 "Don't Reject the Gospel for Them" ~Pastor Frank Hart
Why is it so hard to talk about faith? Sometimes it feels as though we're pointing to the Maker's name stamped on every piece of creation while someone else sees nothing but random building blocks. But you don't need to explain everything or win every argument. You already have a story: who you...
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Acts 25 "Waiting Without Losing Faith" ~Pastor Frank Hart
What do you do when you believe God has led you somewhere—but nothing seems to be happening? If you feel stuck, disappointed, or forgotten in the waiting, this message from Acts 25 is for you. God may not work according to our timeline, but He has not abandoned us. His promises still stand…
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Acts 24 "When God is Inconvenient" ~Pastor Frank Hart
Most of us don't reject God outright—we simply put Him off until following Him feels more convenient. "When God Is Inconvenient" explores why delayed repentance quietly hardens the heart, how our attempts at control keep us trapped, and how Jesus sets us free from the exhausting burden of saving...
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Acts 23:12-35 "Ordinary Miracles" ~Pastor Frank Hart
Where is God when you can't see Him working? We often look for spectacular signs, but God usually accomplishes His purposes through ordinary people, everyday circumstances, and promises that don't depend on what we can see. In this message from Acts 23:12–35, discover how to recognize God's…
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"When People Stand in the Way of Your Calling" Acts 23:1-11 ~Pastor Frank Hart
What do you do when someone stands in the way of what you believe you're supposed to do? When doors close, people push back, and you start wondering if maybe they're going to get the final say, Acts 23 gives us a better way forward. In this message, we look at Paul's confrontation with the...
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"Good Gifts Make Terrible Gods" Acts 22:23 ~Pastor Frank Hart
Earthly Citizenship and Heavenly Rights Have you ever held the ultimate VIP pass, only to have the security guard look you in the eye and say, "Access Denied"? We spend our lives—and our bank accounts—frantically trying to build up earthly credentials. We want the right title, the right income…
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Acts 21:17 - 22:23 "Your Story is Powerful" ~Pastor Frank
When was the last time someone changed their mind—or their heart—because you defeated them in an argument? Zero times, right? Yet most of us spend our lives locked in defensive battles, building emotional walls, and treating every disagreement like a border dispute. In this message, we dive into…
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Acts 21:1-16 "Telling God No" ~Pastor Frank Hart
We all say we want God's will for our lives—right up until He asks for the driver's seat . Most of the time, when we pray for "direction," what we really want is a plan that keeps us safe, comfortable, and in total control . But what happens when obedience leads straight into a storm ? In this...
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"When People Make You So Mad!" James 1:19-20 | Pastor Frank Hart
Ever felt that sudden, hot surge of blood-boiling rage when someone is just aggressively, confidently wrong? Whether it's a brutal social media comment section, an exhausting family debate, an annoying coworker, or a room full of people who insist on doing things their way—we've all felt the urge...
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Why You Don't Believe God Loves You? | Pastor Frank Hart
Why is it so hard to trust anyone? Probably because every day we're surrounded by broken promises, hidden fees, scams, and disappointment. After enough hurt, cynicism starts to feel like wisdom. We become suspicious of everyone—even ourselves. And before long, that same skepticism begins to creep...
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For Everyone Tired of Holding It All Together (Comfortable Words 2) ~Pastor Frank Hart
Are you tired of feeling like everything depends on you? Jesus doesn't offer another system to manage or another standard to reach. He says: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This is for anyone worn down by guilt, pressure, or the exhausting need to prove...
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"Can God Really Forgive Me?" ~Pastor Frank Hart
Do you ever wonder if God is getting tired of forgiving you? You confess the same sins. You promise to do better. You fail again. Deep down, you wonder, "Sure, the pastor says I'm forgiven... but does that really include me?" In this sermon, we explore one of Christianity's oldest traditions: the...
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"Jesus Shared His Father With Us" ~ Pastor Frank Hart
Why do so many Christians live exhausted, anxious, and constantly trying to prove themselves—even after they've been forgiven? In this message, "Jesus Shared His Father With Us," you'll discover how one simple phrase from Jesus changes everything: "Our Father." When you understand what Jesus was...
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Who Gets the First Word? ~Pastor Frank Hart
Your phone doesn't love you. It studies you, predicts you, feeds your fears, rewards your outrage, and keeps you scrolling—but it doesn't love you. The problem isn't that we treat our phones like a Bible. The problem is we treat our Bibles like a phone—scrolling for the parts we agree with and...
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"Daily Bread, Daily Trust" — Peter Bergman
"Are you carrying a 'Tomorrow Box' full of worries you were never meant to bear?" In this episode, we dive into a powerful message preached this past Sunday by Peter Bergman, titled "Daily Bread, Daily Trust." Stepping into Exodus 16 and Matthew 6, Peter unpacks why God gives us grace, strength,...
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"The Mirage of Sin, the Reality of Grace" Angel Hart
Sin promises life. Grace often feels hard. We tend to get them backwards. In this message from Ephesians 2, Angel Hart explores the difference between illusion and reality—why the things we chase can never satisfy, and how God's grace gives what sin only promises.
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"Fear This!" Kemper Crabb
When we elevate created things over the Creator, our hearts naturally fill with anxiety. True freedom begins with a perspective shift—reclaiming our confidence in God's unshakeable purpose and resting in His perfect authority.
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"A Guide to Explaining the Trinity Badly" | Pastor Frank Hart
This week we tackled one of the deepest and strangest mysteries in Christianity: the Trinity. One God. Three Persons. And as it turns out, Christians have spent about two thousand years accidentally explaining it badly. "Creation can tell you there is a Creator, but creation alone cannot fully…
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"Why Am I Like This? Anger, Grace, and the God Who Comforts" | Pastor Frank Hart
Most of us know what it feels like to love someone deeply… and still struggle to love them well. Maybe you've lost your temper with your kids, said something cruel to your spouse, overreacted to something small, or replayed a moment later thinking, "What's wrong with me?" In this sermon through...
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Identity "Who Are You" | Pastor Frank Hart
Who are you… really? Not your job. Not your hobbies. Not what people think about you. When everything else gets stripped away—what's left? In this message, we wrestle with one of the biggest struggles in our culture: building our identity on things that can't hold it. From sports to success to...
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"More Ready Than You Think" | Pastor Frank Hart
Following Jesus often feels like stepping into the unknown—awkward, uncertain, and definitely outside our comfort zone. But what if you're more ready than you think? This message explores how Jesus sends His people out, even in their hesitation, and invites us to take one simple step of faith....
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Dress Like A Disciple | Pastor Frank
Most of us think we're doing pretty well spiritually… until we have to deal with actual people. Like, it's easy to be patient, kind, and forgiving—right up until someone is annoying, inconvenient, or just… exists a little too loudly. In this message, we're looking at what it really means to…
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"Unsubscribe" | Pastor Frank Hart
You can unsubscribe from almost anything with one click. Can we treat people the same way? "We want the benefits of family… without the inconvenience of people." "Without friction, there's no growth." We've been trained to think like consumers: What's in it for me? Does this work for me? Should I...
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"When God Feels Gone" | Pastor Frank Hart
What if the moment you thought everything was falling apart… was actually the moment everything was being made right? In this message, we explore one of the most misunderstood moments in history—a moment that looked like loss, confusion, and absence… until it wasn't. Why do we assume something is...
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"This is not what I was expecting" Pastor Frank Hart
Turns out adulthood does not involve all the very specific problems Saturday morning cartoons led us to believe. Honestly… kind of disappointing. But you know what does show up? A life that doesn't go the way you expected. Palm Sunday was like that too. Everyone thought they knew exactly what…
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"Physical & Financial Capital" | Pastor Frank Hart
This week, we wrap up our Five Capitals series with a message that gets uncomfortably practical: Physical & Financial Capital—your time, your stuff, your money, your presence. Yeah… that part. Before you start thinking, "Here we go, church just wants my money," take a breath. This isn't about...
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"Intellectual Capital" | Pastor Frank Hart
Most people assume the church runs on a few "professional Christians." But that's not how God designed it. What if the church actually runs on everything you know… everything you've learned… and everything you're good at? (You.) This week we talked about Intellectual Capital—the knowledge…
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"Relational Capital" — Pastor Frank Hart
You can have 1,200 followers, three group chats, a full calendar… and still feel like nobody actually knows you. That's the world we live in right now. More connected than ever. More lonely than ever. We don't need another podcast, another hot take, or another perfectly curated church service. We...
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"Spiritual Capital" — Pastor Frank Hart
After this week's message someone told me, "The part about letting the Spirit work instead of doing it all myself… that's where I'm stuck. I feel like a hamster on a wheel." Maybe you do too. We hear, "Stop controlling. Let God." But what does that mean? Do we just stop trying? Jesus never tells…
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"Eleven Years—The Baton" Pastor Frank Hart
It's our 11th birthday. Which means we're officially old enough to think we know everything… and still young enough to need a ride. This week we're talking about growth — not the kind that's about numbers on a screen, but the kind that decides whether the Gospel keeps moving forward or quietly...
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"Romans Flyover MSOTB" Pastor Frank Hart
Romans is the book you read and then think, "Well… that escalated quickly." It's the book that calmly says things like, "None is righteous." "You can't fix this." "Your best effort still isn't enough." Which is not usually how you start a motivational talk. Romans is also the book that says, "But...
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"Assurance Where It Belongs" — Pastor Frank Hart
What if the thing you're worried about… is something God isn't worried about at all? A lot of us grew up believing that strong faith attracts God—and weak faith pushes Him away. So we spend our lives checking our sincerity, measuring our consistency, and wondering if we're faithing hard enough…
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"Abide: Why Faith Stops Working" Pastor Frank Hart
Most Christians don't struggle with belief. They struggle with connection. If you've ever wondered why your faith feels thinner than it used to… why patience runs out by Tuesday… why love feels more like effort than overflow… This sermon isn't about trying harder. It's about staying connected. 👉...
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"Love isn't What You Think." Pastor Frank Hart
We talk about love all the time—but we usually mean like. We love chocolate. We love our favorite song. We love people who are easy to love. But that's not what Jesus means when He says, "Love one another." In this sermon, we flip love right-side up and ask what it actually looks like when love...
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James: Making Sense of the Bible | Pastor Frank Hart
In this quick flyover of the Book of James: 1. Have you ever noticed his way of teaching sounds more like Jesus than any other epistle in the New Testament? 2. There's a lot of reminders that believing the right things are actually doing the right things are not the same things. 3. You'll want to...
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"Between Tragedy and Happily Ever After" | Pastor Frank Hart
Most of us don't struggle to believe in God. We struggle to believe that this moment isn't the whole story. When life hurts, we assume it's final. When the world feels broken, we wonder if God lost the plot. But the Bible isn't a collection of random stories or inspirational quotes. It's one...
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"Good Grief… Christmas Is for Losers" | Pastor Frank Hart
Christmas is usually presented as a season for people who have it together—full houses, happy endings, and neatly wrapped joy. But the story we're given in Scripture tells a different truth. In this Christmas Eve message, we meet a God who comes not for the successful, but for the weary… not for...
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"What Kind of Theologian Are You?" | Angel Hart
Today's message is from Angel Hart. Angel shares a story about Chuck E. Cheese that turns out to be more theological than you'd expect—and reflects on what's been surprising and formative during his time at seminary in St. Louis. At the heart of the message is a simple but challenging question:...
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"A Home Unbroken" Isaiah 66:18-23
Christmas is supposed to be peaceful. So why does it feel like emotional dodgeball with people you love? Some things aren't funny when there's an empty chair. Some relationships didn't magically heal this year. And some of us are just trying not to take the bait at dinner. This message isn't…
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"JUNK FOOD FAITH VS. GOD'S FEAST" Isaiah 55:1-5
If your soul has been living off spiritual junk food — approval cravings, doom-scrolling, porn, perfectionism, hustle culture, and "Christianity but without the cross"... This week's sermon is basically God shaking us by the shoulders and shouting: "Stop eating out of the trash — dinner is…
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"Homesick" — Isaiah 1:11–10
Your Christmas tree is doing more theology than half the internet. No, really. It's a giant glowing symbol of why you feel restless, why you ache, and why Jesus came. Let's talk about it. Bring your nostalgia and your need for hope. You're always welcome to join us: https://www.NewChurch.Love...
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Acts 20:17-38 "A Farewell Message"
This is a dive into Paul's farewell in Acts 20—the part where grown men ugly-cry on a beach because ministry actually mattered to them. If you've ever wondered why people drift, why it hurts, and why your life is always preaching even when your mouth isn't… yeah, we're going there. Mic drops: •...
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"Falling Asleep In Church" Acts 20:1-16
If you've ever nodded off in church, this sermon is for you. And if you haven't… well, give it time. We all take a little spiritual nap now and then. Today we're looking at one of the wildest moments in the Book of Acts—the night Paul literally preached someone to death. And then brought him back...
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Acts 19:21–41 "No Little Disturbance"
What happens when Jesus starts messing with your economy? When faith stops being a hobby and starts costing you something? In Acts 19, the people of Ephesus lose their minds because the Gospel hits them right where it hurts—their wallets. Paul preaches that "gods made with hands are not gods,"…
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