How Do We Respond To Culture? [Rev. 2:12-17]
Pastor Mike walks through the situation in Pergamum, which has significant relevance on a Christ followers’ response to culture.
What’s Worth Dying For? [Rev. 2:8-11]
Mike continues our series through the book of Revelation talking about Jesus’ letter to Smyrna, who were faced with life or death decisions identifying as Jesus-followers. Mike walks through the context of this story, where Jesus issues a response from all people…allegiance.
Snuffing Our Your Praxy [Revelation 2:1-7]
Pastor Mike details the intense worship cult in Ephesus as Jesus addresses his first of 7 churches. Jesus praises the church for the effort in weeding out false teachers, but gives a stern warning to the church on “losing its first love.”
Shattering Buddy Jesus [Revelation 1]
Pastor Mike starts a new series on the book of Revelation as we examine why the doctrine of the Second Coming of Jesus is important, and how it is especially encouraging in the times we find ourselves in.
When I Was Told I Was A Racist
Mike gives an honest reflection as a bi-racial person who grew up with all the benefits of white privilege. We pray this can be the start of listening, learning, lamenting, and confessing. Find a resource page to get started recommended by black, indigenous, and other people of color at newgroundchurch.org/live.
Prayer and Praise Gathering!
While we cannot air this on our audio podcast due to copyrights), you can watch the whole gathering on our YouTube channel! Visit https://youtu.be/N3ntaUtPIHo to watch this special, and well-placed gathering bathed in Scripture, prayer, and music.
Reopening Update (May 24, 2020)
Pastor Mike shares a recent update on reopening plans for New Ground.
A “Fiery Ordeal…”
Jason Radmacher, one of our elders, walks through 1 Peter and recognizing patterns between then and now, and the importance of engaging the Scripture in community.
Can We Talk…About What’s Next?
Mike walks through the last two idols of outrage: identity and personality, and offers some next steps on how we can lead dialogue well, and it might surprise you that much of isn’t about our words and conversations. Stay connected with us at www.newgroundchurch.org/live.
Can We Talk…About Outrage? (Anger Part 2)
Mike walks through what has been argued as our culture’s foremost idol, outrage. We take a deep dive into what this looks like in our political discussions and actions. Don’t miss this challenging and encouraging teaching on an area of divisiveness in our country and also churches.
Can We Talk…About Anger? [Part 1]
Mike continues our series on dialogue examining righteous anger, as we examine Jesus’ shocking episode in the Temple driving out the merchants and moneychangers, and how we all too often justify our anger as righteous that might not be rooted in God’s goodness.
Can We Talk…About Respect? [Luke 7:1-10]
Mike shows how Jesus shocked his audience by showing respect to one of the most least likely people of his time, and in turn, how this helps us understand and live out the heart of dialogue.
Can We Talk…About Dialogue?
Mike starts a new series on dialogue walking through Acts 17 and how most of us don’t know how to talk well with each other. That dialogue starts with our hearts and a posture of humility.
“I’m in control…” [Easter 2020]
Pastor Mike walks through the parable of the Prodigal Son, which he believes is misnamed and offers the ultimate picture of hope especially during the pandemic and celebration of Easter.
Good Friday (Online)
An interactive and experiential of Jesus’ journey to the cross, best viewed in video. Interactive guide at: https://bit.ly/2VnoYvM
“That’s Not Fair!” [Matthew 20:1-16]
Pastor Mike starts our journey into Holy Week discussing God’s view of justice, and how God’s grace doesn’t have a grading scale. Keep up with us at www.newgroundchurch.org/live!
“They Don’t Deserve It…” [Luke 14:12-24]
Pastor Mike walks through a story where Jesus challenges his listeners to not channel anger into retaliation, but mercy and grace.
“I earned it…” [Luke 12:13-21]
Pastor Mike continues our Lenten series as he walks through the Parable of the Rich Fool and evaluates how to approach our abundance.
Coronavirus and Anxiety [Phil. 4:4-9]
Pastor Mike responds to the coronavirus pandemic offering some encouragement in the midst of much anxiety as New Ground starts meeting online.
“I’m too busy to help…” [Luke 16:19-31]
Pastor Mike talks through how taking care of the forgotten Jesus takes personally.