http://ncccnj.com Messages shared from the pulpit during our Sunday worship services. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:42:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As we go through life, we sometimes may wonder if God has lost our phone number.  But the encouraging fact is, as Jeremiah reports in chapter 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/what-are-you-thinking.html David said in Psalm 16 "Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure."  Judy Brazell shares how, through her life, she has come to appreciate the truth of that claim, so that she, too, can say, "I have always set the Lord ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/my-portion-and-my-cup.html John A. Megaw, founding pastor of New Covenant, traces the DNA of our congregation, which is deeply rooted in the things of the Holy Spirit.  He concludes with a challenge to the congregation to become "enthused" ... literally filled with God ... and repent of the four biggest barriers to ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/be-enthused.html Change is all around us, and transitions can be difficult.  But no matter what else is different, the mission that God has appointed for His church is always the same:  to preach the Gospel and make disciples.  Message delivered 7/6/2008Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/the-mission.html Most of life is unpredictable, but one thing we can count on is that storms will come.  When Jesus tells us to go somewhere or do something, it's likely that storms will blow up.  But if He has given us a destination, we can trust him to get us there.  ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/storms.html If you're going to walk in faith, you are going to be tested.  But God is faithful to keep his promises, so you can trust him to perform what he has said.  Message delivered 6/22/2008.Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/faithful-for-the-future.html Our Father, the Lord God, wants us to know the hope to which he has called us. A Father's Day message by John A. Megaw, founding pastor of New Covenant Community Church. Message delivered 6/15/08. Introduction by Pastor Tom Brazell.Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/the-fathers-spirit-of-hope.html Two powerful "voices" that influence people in our culture are post-modernism and humanism.  If we are going to follow Christ, however, we need to replace those worldly, selfish ideas with sound Biblical doctrine.  Message delivered 6/8/2008.Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/developing-the-world-view-of-a-christ-follower.html Where sin increases, grace abounds all the more. It may be hard to believe in contemporary America, but worldwide, there are unprecedented open doors for the Gospel. Dean Davis, of OMS International and director of Every Community for Christ, shared this update on the move of God around ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/grace-abounds.html Peter distinguished himself from the other disciples when he stepped out of the boat on the Sea of Galilee. Jonathan distinguished himself from his father King Saul by stepping out to attack the Philistines while Saul rested under a pomegranate tree. If you want to make a difference ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/stepping-out.html In ancient Israel, the Feast of Pentecost celebrated the beginning of the time of harvest. When the Holy Spirit came upon the assembly of believers in what we celebrate as the Day of Pentecost, it wasn't to put on some kind of magic show to entertain us. It ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/pentecostal-power.html If you're not physically hungry, it could be because you've filled up on junk food, or aren't healthy, or have gone so long without eating that your body has forgotten what hunger is.  If you're not hungry for God, it may be because of the spiritual equivalents of the same ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/are-you-hungry.html Josh Finley, youth pastor of Elim Gospel Church, shares about the vital importance of demonstrating Christian character in the workplace. Living with integrity gives authority and power to your witness to family, friends and co-workers. Message delivered 4/27/2008.Download Character at work http://ncccnj.com/pages/the-importance-of-character-at-word.html If you're in the spiritual fight of your life, what should be your weapon of choice? Prayer is absolutely powerful. Reading the Bible also is powerful. But for Pastor Joshua Finley, the ultimate spiritual weapon is praise. He tells why in this message delivered as part of ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/a-tribe-called-praise.html The Word of Knowledge is not some super specialized gift for only a few Christians. Every Holy Spirit-anointed believer can be a channel for God to speak to people in need. Pastor Bob Muncy leads a practical workshop on how to operate in this spiritual gift. Message delivered ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/how-to-minister-words-of-knowledge.html Is God speaking? How does God speak? How do you know you're hearing from God? What do you do with the word you receive from God? Pastor Dave Shorten teaches about how to hear from God. Message delivered as part of the Mid-Atlantic Youth Conference April 26, 2008, ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/hearing-from-god.html The World is not looking for a song well sung or a nice church service. They are looking for lives lived where they are as a witness to the power of God. Pastor Joshua Finley teaches about the transformation of worshippers to witnesses. Message delivered as part ... http://ncccnj.com/pages/the-making-of-a-witness.html Your enemy wants you to think you're unable, weak and already defeated in any spiritual conflict.  But your enemy is wrong! God hasn't given us a spirit of fear ... being easily intimidated.  Rather, He has given us power, love and sound minds. Message delivered 4/20/2008.Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/do-not-fear.html Do you have a thankful heart? Or has the enemy camped in the middle of your praise?  Here are some of the many reasons to be thankful.  Message delivered 4/13/2008.Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/thankfulness-gods-will-for-you.html Irene Cox has been ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ to inmates of New Jersey's prisons since 1979. She and two friends share about the importance of their work. Message delivered 3/30/2008.Download Standard Podcast http://ncccnj.com/pages/i-was-in-jail-and-you-visited-me.html