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Worship: More Than A Song

2012-02-26T14:02:00.003-05:00

Chet Jobert speaks on what is true and genuine worship

Living Into Our Calling

2012-02-19T20:16:00.001-05:00

Love: The Immeasurably More Excellent Way

2012-02-12T20:17:00.003-05:00

Teach Sound Doctrine

2012-02-05T14:16:00.002-05:00

What's A Pastor To Do?

2012-01-29T19:41:00.001-05:00

The Shepherd's Voice

2012-01-22T16:48:00.003-05:00

New Year Initiatives, Part 2

2012-01-15T19:26:00.005-05:00

New Year Initiatives

2012-01-08T16:43:00.001-05:00

Shifting From They to We

2012-01-01T11:08:00.001-05:00

Chet Jobert brings this New Years Day sermon from Acts 2:42-47

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T14:30:00.004-05:00

Chet Jobert brings this Christmas message.

Fear Not! A Savior is Born!

2011-12-18T18:23:00.014-05:00

Pastor Dave Brooks delivers this brief message which concludes following the singing of a hymn.

Living Incarnationally

2011-12-11T15:47:00.001-05:00

The Journey Through The Wall

2011-12-04T15:25:00.003-05:00

(The message from Gary Brennan begins after 15 seconds of silence)

How We Live From Our Core: People/Harvest Focused

2011-11-27T18:29:00.001-05:00

Who We Are At Our Core: Biblical, Relational, Prayerful

2011-11-20T14:28:00.001-05:00

Worship Him

2011-11-13T18:38:00.007-05:00

(Chet Jobert brings a brief message from the Gospel of Luke)

How Well Do We Want To Be?, Part II

2011-11-06T13:57:00.003-05:00

How Well Do We Want To Be?

2011-10-30T17:01:00.001-04:00

The Doubt Factor

2011-10-23T13:32:00.004-04:00

Chet Jobert delivers a message based on 1 Kings 19:9-13.

Work It Out, Together

2011-10-16T18:09:00.001-04:00

Stay the Course

2011-10-09T18:07:00.003-04:00

Finding Forgiveness and Grace

2011-10-02T18:39:00.001-04:00

I Want To Know Christ

2011-09-25T19:53:00.001-04:00

Philippians 3:1-10

2011-09-18T19:45:00.002-04:00

Chet Jobert speaks on the importance of trusting in Christ alone for our salvation and not in our own efforts or righteousness.

God Is Still In Control

2011-09-11T19:04:00.002-04:00

(there are 25 seconds of silence before sermon begins)

September 4th, 2011

2011-09-04T18:38:00.000-04:00

Due to audio problems, we regret that we are unable to post the Guatemala mission team's presentation.

August 28, 2011

2011-08-28T20:21:00.005-04:00

Due to Tropical Storm Irene, no morning service was held.

Bill Alexson of SportsPower International

2011-08-21T14:10:00.007-04:00

Guest speaker Bill Alexson brings a message to fully trust God for provision based on 2 Chronicles 20:9-12,15 and Psalms 57:1-2.

Working Out What God is Working In

2011-08-14T16:53:00.003-04:00

August 7th, 2011

2011-08-07T20:43:00.003-04:00

Since a special Praise and Worship Service was held on this day, there was no sermon given.

Certain of the Uncertain

2011-07-31T18:15:00.007-04:00

Chet Jobert shares a message on Philippians 2:1-8.

How Does The Gospel Advance?

2011-07-24T15:33:00.001-04:00

(Please note that there is an audio gap at the 18 minute mark and resumes to normal volume within a minute or so.)

Philippians 1:1-11

2011-07-17T18:41:00.005-04:00

Karl Dyrli shares a message from Philippians that uplifts and encourages the Church.

July 10th, 2011

2011-07-10T20:23:00.007-04:00

Unfortunately, there were technical problems with our recording equipment and we regret that we cannot post the message from Pastor Brooks.

Do This in Remembrance of Me: Luke 22:7-20

2011-07-03T17:41:00.004-04:00

Gathered Together as One Body

2011-06-26T17:05:00.001-04:00

Under His Wings: Ruth 2

2011-06-19T14:23:00.005-04:00

A Father's Day message from Pastor Dave Brooks

Let His Glory Show: I Corinthians 11:2-16

2011-06-12T21:21:00.003-04:00

June 5, 2011

2011-06-05T11:57:00.005-04:00

The recording of the message given by Chet Jobert had technical difficulties. We're disappointed that we therefore cannot provide you with that sermon.

Love Trumps Knowledge

2011-05-29T20:06:00.000-04:00

Karl Dyrli brings this message from I Corinthians 8.

Fully Devoted to God

2011-05-22T18:21:00.002-04:00

Marriage: It's Mutual!

2011-05-15T16:22:00.000-04:00

The Contagion of Kindness

2011-05-08T12:34:00.001-04:00

Dave Brooks brings this Mother's Day message about kindness, based on the story of Ruth.

Your Body, God's Temple

2011-05-01T14:00:00.002-04:00

Easter 2011: The New Way of the Spirit

2011-04-26T08:09:00.002-04:00

Karl Dyrli brings this message about the new way of the Spirit, all because of Christ.

Palm Sunday 2011

2011-04-17T07:57:00.000-04:00

The Threefold Gospel: Guest Gregg Caruso

2011-04-10T10:03:00.000-04:00

From Start to Finish: It's All God!

2011-04-03T12:42:00.000-04:00

Wisdom of the Spirit

2011-03-27T16:39:00.001-04:00

Christ Crucified: The Wisdom and Power of God

2011-03-20T19:20:00.002-04:00

Baptism: Outward Sign of Inner Reality

2011-03-13T14:09:00.002-04:00

No More Boasting About Men!

2011-03-06T21:27:00.001-05:00

The Church's One Foundation

2011-02-27T16:36:00.001-05:00

The Splitter, Not the Log: The Victory After the Suffering

2011-02-20T11:07:00.003-05:00

(There are 20 seconds of silence at the beginning of this recording.)

A Solemn Assembly

2011-02-13T09:43:00.001-05:00

February 13, 2011 marks a critical service for New Testament. The Solemn Assembly is a sacred service of prayer, confession, repentance and reconciliation. For this reason, this service will not be recorded.

The Key of David

2011-02-06T12:05:00.000-05:00

Revive Us Again

2011-01-30T11:54:00.001-05:00

Confronting Jezebel

2011-01-23T16:24:00.001-05:00

A Spoiled Appetite for The Word

2011-01-16T19:24:00.002-05:00

This Mystery Is Great

2011-01-09T16:54:00.002-05:00

James 5, Part II

2011-01-02T15:03:00.002-05:00

James 5, Part I

2010-12-26T15:11:00.001-05:00

To listen to this message, click the play icon for the first half, then the advance track tab, then play again.

The Advent of Love

2010-12-19T20:15:00.000-05:00

The Advent of Joy

2010-12-12T20:23:00.000-05:00

Peace Child

2010-12-05T15:12:00.000-05:00

It's About Change: Chet Jobert

2010-11-28T11:56:00.003-05:00

The Grace of Giving, Pastor Dave Brooks

2010-11-21T17:48:00.000-05:00

The Truth About Tithing; Pastor Brooks

2010-11-14T17:23:00.002-05:00

Pastor Dave Brooks, November 7

2010-11-07T09:59:00.000-05:00

Do You Want to Be Well? Part II

2010-10-31T09:36:00.001-04:00

Pastor Dave Brooks brings the second half of this message begun on October 17.

Missionary Presentation: Emerson Family

2010-10-24T21:30:00.001-04:00

In this service, Bill and Amanda Emerson present their call to serve the Lord as missionaries in a Guatemalan orphanage. For more information be sure to check out www.guatemerson.com.

Do You Want To Be Well? Part I

2010-10-17T09:24:00.000-04:00

Pastor Dave Brooks brought this message as an Intentional Interim pastor candidate on Oct. 17, 2010.

Stuck Halfway

2010-10-10T10:01:00.000-04:00

Karl Dyrli brings this message about being "stuck" between an initial response to God and fully realizing the full life He offers us. This was also the 40th anniversary weekend for New Testament Christian School.

To Live Is Christ

2010-10-03T12:42:00.000-04:00

Gary Brennan brings this message about the centrality of knowing Christ.

Technical Transition...

2010-09-09T13:59:00.001-04:00

If you are here reading this you are probably looking for a sermon from New Testament Baptist Church. At this time we are transferring over our web service, so there will be some delay in posting recent messages. We apologize for that, but hope to put up all missing messages as soon as possible.
You may still leave any questions or comments through the comment link on this posting.
Take care,
Karl

Worship Together

2010-08-01T20:17:00.004-04:00

While we may be quick to affirm the importance of worship and the importance of community, for what reason is it important to worship together? I Corinthians 14 was addressing one of those times in which worship in the Church had unravelled into controversy. So Paul writes to correct misunderstandings and give the biblical foundation for corporate worship: the edification of the Church.
While spiritual gifts and forms of worship might remain controversial today, the foundational purpose for God's people to worship together remains the same.
Again, I'd love to hear questions, thoughts, or ideas through the comment tab below. It was an interesting experience to preach from this passage, not to mention a little tricky. I hope it blesses you.
Take care,
Karl

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A Wonderful Life

2010-07-19T09:12:00.000-04:00

In this message, Paul Sargent gives a thorough biblical presentation on the wonderful life that God has so lovingly prepared for us. If we believe and receive what He offers, we find that life is a wonderful gift!

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Biblical Lessons on Giving

2010-07-11T21:32:00.001-04:00

Generous giving can tend to be a sensitive issue. This message examines II Corinthians 8 and 9 to find out what the Bible actually teaches on biblical giving, God's way. Above all, giving is a chance to be like Jesus, who laid down the glory of heaven to become poor, so that we might be rich in Him forever.
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II Chronicles 7:14

2010-07-11T21:29:00.000-04:00

Steve Todaro delivers this message on the importance of being a people of prayer. Feel free to leave questions or comments as discussion starters in the comments tab below.
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...Them, Too?

2010-06-27T15:19:00.014-04:00

Are there people or groups of people in your life that you would consider least likely to be disciples of Jesus Christ? In Acts 10 Peter had to make the leap across the chasm between Jew and Gentile and bring the Gospel to a group that would otherwise be dismissed. But this leap was appointed by God, as the mystery of Christ is revealed in the uniting of Jew and Gentile into one people of God.
God has been shockingly gracious to us, and now calls us to become like Him as grace-giving ambassadors for His Kingdom.

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Recommissioning

2010-06-20T21:07:00.000-04:00

In John 21 we find Peter in between the resurrection of Christ and His ascension, and Peter decides to go fishing. Left with memories of his own bitter failures, left with an unsure future, Peter goes back to what he knows.
As Jesus once again steps into Peter's life as a fisherman, He has a vitally important message...once again He is calling Peter to follow Him.

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Great Expectations

2010-06-13T21:04:00.000-04:00

In this message Steve Todaro points us ahead to the greatest expectation of them all: the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Special Message: Paul Sargent

2010-06-06T20:59:00.005-04:00

On this Sunday, Paul Sargent brought a message about how our lives belong to God in every way. We were bought at a great price, and now have the privilege of living for His glory.

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Examples for Us

2010-05-30T11:54:00.000-04:00

Do you ever feel like some of those Old Testament stories just feel a little bit...distant? I mean, how is God's punishment of the nation of Israel relevant to you and to me? Well, I Corinthians 10 answers that question loud and clear: these things happened as examples and warnings for us. This message digs back into the Old Testament stories to discover what exactly we are supposed to learn. That message is this: we tend to take sin far too lightly.

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The Presence of the LORD

2010-05-23T14:10:00.000-04:00

If God is everywhere, then what does it mean for God to be present with His people? In this message, we examine Exodus 33, in which God proposes to fulfill His promises to Israel without His presence with them. This caused all of Israel to mourn, since nothing compares with the presence of the LORD.
It is the same for us. As Christians, as a church, we must like Moses be prepared to say, "LORD, if your presence does not go with us, do not let us leave this place." His presence with His people is what its all about.
Feel free to leave thoughts and comments.
Karl

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Where is your hope?

2010-05-16T12:21:00.000-04:00

As King David was driven from Jerusalem during Absalom's rebellion, in one powerful moment he looked back and wept over the city. As the one man who represented the best of humanity's hope, he tasted the bitterness of that disappointment. Contrast that with the entrance of King Jesus into that same city, who wept over the people He loved so deeply. As God in the flesh, He brought an entirely new category of hope...eternal hope.
In this message, Chet Jobert points us as a church to the centrality of Jesus Christ and the hope that comes from such a centered perspective.

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Happy Mothers Day!

2010-05-09T12:23:00.000-04:00

Steve Todaro brings this message about the importance of living a legacy of faith in the Christian home. Thanks, moms and grandmoms, for your critical role of investing the Kingdom of God into all of our lives!

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How Did I Get Into This Mess?

2010-05-02T14:57:00.000-04:00

Do you ever ask yourself that question? In the book of I Samuel we find in the life of Saul an example of what can happen when we refuse to repent in response to sin. Eventually, even if we started off really well, we might end up asking, "How did I get into this mess??" In Saul we find a negative example, but in the power of the Gospel we have a reminder that our lives need not be that way. Through repentance, forgiveness, and new life, God conquers our sin and gives us a new start.

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Face to Face With Jesus

2010-04-25T21:32:00.000-04:00

Today we welcomed Dr. Doug Fombelle, Dean of Bethel Seminary of the East. He brought a message from I Corinthians that calls us back to consider the personal confrontation with Jesus Himself in which God communicates to us His truth, love, and instruction. For those of you who at one point came to hear the voice of Jesus as He called you to be his child, that same Shepherd continues to love and teach His sheep according to His ways. Our job is to tune our hearts to listen for and respond to His voice.
Feel free to leave comments and reflections.
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Something Better

2010-04-18T13:53:00.001-04:00

Hebrews 11 is often called the "Hall of Faith," a place to go and browse the incredible lives of Old Testament believers who lived by faith. Yet at the end of the chapter, the spotlight turns to each of us, "These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect."
How can that be? These impressive examples aren't given for us to marvel over, but to exceed. After all, post-resurrection believers now know the Name above every Name, have the power of God working in them, and are themselves the holy dwelling places of His Spirit.
Do you feel like your life is "something better" than Abraham, Joshua and Moses? If not, look at how Hebrews 12 describes the life of faith, the race well run, and enjoy the awesome privilege of fixing your life on Jesus Christ.
(Sorry the audio is a bit quiet this week.)
Karl
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My Heart: Cluttered or Clean

2010-04-11T16:06:00.000-04:00

In this message, Gary Brennan brings us through an understanding of David's spiritual life as reflected in Psalm 51. May we all consider carefully the condition of our hearts before God.

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Is the Resurrection Hard to Believe?

2010-04-04T16:10:00.018-04:00

Happy Resurrection Day!
...but do we ever have a hard time believing that the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is actual, literal, and crucial? This message takes an honest look at those questions, and in the end we can rest assured that the resurrection of Christ is rationally and historically quite believable.

The Week of Destiny

2010-03-30T16:11:00.001-04:00

Jesus fulfilled an enormous list of prophecies, taught some incredible lessons, and performed some amazing ministry in that last week in Jerusalem leading up to His crucifixion. It was truly a week of destiny.
Steve Todaro brings this message.

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Special Service: May 21

2010-03-30T16:07:00.001-04:00

Below find the audio from a very special service of prayer and worship with our annointed guest, Troy Bourne. On this day, we sought together the face of the Lord and set as a goal to humble ourselves before Him. I have been thinking since that day of what a wonderful blessing this brings. As James 4:10 instructs, "Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up." In other words, the blessing of humbling ourselves before God is that God Himself becomes our help, our support, our strength and shield. We don't have to rely on puny resources such as circumstances, health, energy, sleep, or caffeine to be our strength. GOD is! It is always worth it to humble ourselves before Him, since nothing compares with being lifted up by God Himself.

Feel free to visit Troy's website at www.jirehscopeministries.org

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Good Criticism?

2010-03-14T15:36:00.001-04:00

The word "criticism" seems to bring a negative connotation most of the time. Yet if criticism is given from a pure heart and received by a teachable spirit, it can end up being a force of great goodness and blessing in our lives, both individually and as a church. This message explores the good, the bad, and the ugly truth about criticism. If we develop the wisdom described in Scripture, then God can use criticism as an instrument to actually build up His people through love and mutual service. Feel free to leave comments.
Karl

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Perfectly United

2010-03-07T14:33:00.001-05:00

In I Corinthians 1 through 3, the apostle Paul challenges the church in Corinth to be "perfectly united in mind and thought." Is anyone else impressed by how enormous that is? How is that even possible?
The problem in Corinth was the influence of worldly attitudes toward those who serve in the church, which led to division and ran the risk of "the cross of Christ being emptied of its power." Pretty serious consequences.
So one requirement for the Church to be the Church is that no one person gets elevated to the place where only Jesus belongs.
Feel free to leave comments.
Karl

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The Living Church

2010-03-01T07:38:00.003-05:00

In this message Steve Todaro brings a message about the Church as Jesus intended.

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Biblical Eldership

2010-02-21T15:26:00.000-05:00

In this message Steve Todaro brings a message on what Scripture teaches about pastors in the local church. As a church devoted to the Word of God, this pertinent message brings us to what God teaches on the subject. Feel free to leave thoughts and reflections in the comments.

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The Church in 3 Directions: Part II

2010-02-14T16:54:00.001-05:00

OK, so God has called His Church to live in worship (upward), fellowship (inward), and evangelism/service (outward.) As we study the Scriptures it turns out that all three are not only indispensible, but inextricably linked. And the next question is, if we HAD to pick one as a priority over the others, which would we be most likely to choose? Do you have a favorite?
After answering that question, look at the shocking words of Jesus in Matthew 5:23, 24. Perhaps our priorities don't match up to those of Jesus as readily as we might think. This message is a call to the priority of brotherly reconciliation and acceptable worship. And yes, the order IS significant.
I would love any reflections you may want to leave in the comments.
God bless,
Karl

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Discover, Not Determine: The Church in Three Directions

2010-02-07T15:29:00.000-05:00

"Who are we, really?" This question probes the philosophical foundations of our existence, and when it comes to finding an answer there is no better place to turn than the revealed Word of God. As we investigate the Scriptures to see what the Church is all about, we find that God has designed His people to live in three directions: Upward, Inward and Outward. Upward is our holy relationship of worship with God Himself, Inward is the call to love and community, and Outward is the mission of evangelism and service. Each of the three is essential, and this two part sermon investigates what Scripture teaches in these areas. The focus is on Hebrews 12 and I Peter 2. Feel free to leave comments, questions or reflections.
Karl

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