May 27
2010
The overworked American
"We live in an economy and society that are simply demanding too much from people." -- Juliet Schor, The Overworked American. Schor reports that work hours in America are without precedent...
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New Sermon Series: The Greatest of These is LOVE
This summer we’re going to walk through 1 Corinthians 13 phrase by phrase, considering both the nature of love, and how to embody it. It’ll be ugly at times, because none of us are touching the way of life in this chapter. But it will be hopeful, because we can see real growth in love, individually and as a community.
Keep ReadingThe Big 5 | What to do when coming back to the building for worship
Here's what you need to know and remember about coming back to the building for worship as we reopen.
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Signs Artwork
For our Signs sermon series we had several artists from New City represent the sign in their artwork. Sadly we had to cease meeting together in the midst of the series but here are the pieces and brief descriptions from the sermons shared in the series either in person or via our house church liturgies. Thanks to all the artists who encouraged us by using their gifts to create these delightful works!
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Judges - Sermon Series Beginning June 2
Judges—a new sermon series beginning June 2, 2019
Keep ReadingGetting Ready for Sunday, February 24th 2019
Here's some of what's happening this Sunday morning.
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What's happening in the life of New City as of January 24th, 2019
Keep ReadingMay 21
2010
Why Christianity Will Bring Rejection
Deep in human hearts is an engine of self-justification. We all desperately want to reassure ourselves that we are all right. We do this by destroying anything that reminds us of the absolute standards of God’s righteousness.
May 20
2010
Herod's Fear
How many people’s consciences have been awakened to eternal things and their own sinful plight, and yet they have buried it all because of what they feared their friends or family or fiance or spouse or fellow-students would think
May 19
2010
Gollum, Herod, and the point of no return
I heard this was the one passage in The Lord of the Rings that made Tolkein cry when he re-read it (though I haven't verified this). It depicts Gollum's wrestling over whether or not to betray Frodo to the giant spider, Shelob. Ultimately, it describes the point of no return for Gollum's soul...
How to read the Bible, tips for family time, Olasky on Tim Keller, Steve Jobs on porn, Keller on Proverbs, and a prayer about gospel cover-up.
Links to good posts about guilt, thinking about the oil spill in the Gulf, why you might not see spiritual growth, and intimacy with your spouse
May 12
2010
Man a Nothing
A Puritan prayer of repentance from the Valley of Vision...
May 10
2010
Edwards, Flew, and resources for women
Edwards, resources for women, and the death of a (former) atheist...
May 8
2010
Music and Vine
Book review of The Trellis and the Vine and links to newoldhymns...
May 4
2010
Nowhere Else To Go | Reflection Guide
The following guide is designed for discussion in community groups, or reflection and journaling on your own. It is based on Mark 5:21-43 (the sermon text for May 2, 2010).