PRAISE!
June 16, 2024 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Psalm 145
The psalmist David writes, “My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.” When we look at the work of God’s hands, and when we reflect on His great salvific work in our lives, how can we do anything but praise His holy name for ever and ever? The people of God are people of praise!
Sound Observations
June 9, 2024 • Pastor Peter Damaska • Psalm 19
Psalms, the ancient prayer book in the Bible, showcases the interactions of people with God. In these poems, the beauty of creation is highlighted, the dynamics of relationships are exposed, and the characteristics of God are on display. Psalm 19 highlights the Word of God and invites the reader to respond. Will we welcome wisdom or choose something else?
Grad Sunday
June 2, 2024 • Pastor Gabe Reed, Pastor Lindsay Fisher • Psalm 73
The psalmist in Psalm 73 finds himself fixated on the prosperity of the wicked in the world instead of on God. We can find ourselves in this same position, with questions and comparisons in our minds. As we challenge our grads to keep their eyes on God, let’s take a moment to reflect on where our eyes are focused in this season.
Be Still
May 19, 2024 • David Brickner • Psalm 46
Today, we welcome David Brickner to NMC. David is the CEO and executive director of Jews for Jesus, the leading Jewish mission and evangelistic organization in the world. He has dedicated his career to sharing the hope of the gospel with Jewish people worldwide.
Tuesday
March 5, 2024 • Garrett Howell • Psalm 16
An in-depth look at Psalm 16 and how David’s own words mirror our Christian experience today. --- Garrett is the Prayer and Teaching Pastor at Asbury Church in Madison, AL. With a background in itinerant speaking and college campus ministry, Garrett is passionate about multi-generational spiritual awakening through prayer. Outside of ministry, his hobbies include reading fiction, eating Mexican food, exercising, and watching the MCU.
What Kind of Obedience?
July 16, 2023 • Dr. Keith Koteskey • Psalm 119:49–72
Nearly all of us would agree that a marker of faithfulness to God is obedience to His Word. After all, James tells us that we should not merely listen to the Word, but we should do what it says. However, many of us are not quick to consider the attitude with which we “do” it. In Psalm 119, we are challenged to move beyond begrudging compliance to a joyful engagement. Today we’re challenged to think about what kind of obedience marks our lives.
O Lord, Our Lord
July 9, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Psalm 8
May the church never lose sight of how great our God is in all the heavens and the earth. May the church never forget to consider the majesty, the magnitude, or the might of our God. O Lord, our Lord forgive us of making too much of ourselves and too little of You. O Lord, our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth!