With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.

From God's point of view, your purpose is very simple. Just as a grape vine must do, the main purpose of our lives is to produce fruit. Even more fundamental of a lesson, we must never forget that the owner of the vineyard is in charge, in control, and focused on receiving as much fruit as possible from his vineyard.

The Gift of Hope

Christmas is a season for joy but far too often it becomes a burden instead. Despite doing our best... our Christmas list often rivals our "worry list." Listen to this week's message as Ken teaches us how to unburden our hearts so we can find true peace by letting go of worry and trusting Jesus who is our "way, truth and life!"

The Gospel of John is the clearest book in the New Testament on how to receive a forever relationship with God (John 3:16; John 20:31). Throughout the gospel comes 7 “I AM” statements that express who Jesus is and how Jesus relates to humanity. When Jesus makes these 7 statements about himself, he is connecting an Old Testament story from Exodus 3 about how God gives Moses his proper name “Yahweh” or “I Am”. Join New Community during this Christian season of Thanksgiving & Christmas as we learn as we learn in a deeper way WHO Jesus is and how much he really loves us!!

In our on-going study of the “I AM” statements of Jesus, Pastor Ken stays in John 10 as we hear the famous proclamation of Jesus claiming: “I am the good Shepherd”. Join us for this week’s encouraging word about our Good Shepherd, Jesus, as he teaches that we are like sheep and He is a Good Shepherd who lovingly, tenderly cares for us.

The Gospel of John is the clearest book in the New Testament on how to receive a forever relationship with God (John 3:16; John 20:31). Throughout the gospel comes 7 “I AM” statements that express who Jesus is and how Jesus relates to humanity. When Jesus makes these 7 statements about himself, he is connecting an Old Testament story from Exodus 3 about how God gives Moses his proper name “Yahweh” or “I Am”. Join New Community during this Christian season of Thanksgiving & Christmas as we learn as we learn in a deeper way WHO Jesus is and how much he really loves us!!

When Jesus proclaims himself as the "Light of the World," it's not just a metaphorical statement; it's a powerful declaration of his ability to illuminate our lives, guide us through darkness, and reveal the truth, much like the physical phenomenon of light dispels shadows and reveals the world around us; this concept, when examined alongside scientific understanding of light, provides a striking illustration of the divine nature of Christ and the transformative power of his grace, particularly as seen in the Gospel of John's story of forgiveness and redemption.