Sermons


Sermon series from New Song Fellowship in Virginia Beach, VA.



The following messages are from Brent's time as pastor of Severn Baptist Church in Severn, NC.
Colossians: The Supremacy of Christ
May-July 2013
5-19-13
Gospel Greediness: When Faith, Hope, and Love Are Not Enough Colossians 1:1-14
5-26-13
Jesus Christ: Image of the Invisible God Colossians 1:15-23
6-2-13
The High Cost of Delivering the Gospel Colossians 1:24-2:5
6-16-13
When Religious Rules Stand Opposed to Jesus Colossians 2:6-23
6-23-13
Lives of Love and Holiness, United with Christ Colossians 3:1-14
7-7-13
When Peace, Love, and Unity Permeate Christ's Church Colossians 3:15-4:1


The Glory of God in the Local Church
March-May 2013
3-24-13
How God Planned to Display His Infinite Wisdom: The Local Church Ephesians 3:6-11
3-31-13
Reconciliation in the Fellowship of the Risen Lord Acts 2:41-46
4-7-13
Church Attendance: Optional or Necessary? Hebrews 10:24-25
4-14-13
When Churches Do Dumb Things 1 Corinthians 11:17-22
4-21-13
God Means for Christians to Be Church Members Romans 12:4-5
4-28-13
Church Leadership: Jesus Said, "Feed My Sheep" 1 Peter 5:1-4
5-5-13
Practical Worship: Giving Cheerfully 2 Corinthians 8-9
5-12-13
The Local Church: Realized Reign of the Sovereign King Acts 20:28


A Journey through the Psalms: Where Faith Meets Real Life
January-March 2013
1-6-13
Praising the LORD with Eyes Wide Open Psalm 150
1-13-13
My Help Comes from the LORD Psalm 121
1-20-13
God's Fatherly Care Even Before We Were Born Psalm 139
2-3-13
Thanks and Praise When God Gives Victory Psalm 30
2-10-13
The Glory of God in the Starry Night Sky Psalm 19
2-17-13
How Long, O LORD? Psalm 13
2-24-13
Provider, Protector, & Guide: The LORD Is My Shepherd Psalm 23
3-3-13
Memory Loss and Spiritual Defeat Psalm 78
3-10-13
Delighting in the Word of God Psalm 119
3-17-13
A Map for the Journey of Life Psalm 1



Finding Christ in Unexpected Places: How All Scripture Is About Jesus
December 2012
12-2-12
Noah and the Flood: How God Saved the World through One Righteous Man Genesis 6-9
12-9-12
Joseph: When God Saves through Suffering Genesis 37-50
12-16-12
Hosea: The Prophet as a Living Message from God Hosea 1-3
12-23-12
The Story of the Lamb: Grace through Sacrifice, Victory through Defeat Genesis-Revelation
12-30-12
Two Trees and a Choice: The Story of All Creation Genesis-Revelation


The Power and Authority of Jesus Christ: Matthew 8-18
June-September 2012
5-27-12
Sickness and Disease Bow at the Cross Matthew 8:1-17
6-3-12
Storms and Demons Obey His Command: Will We? Matthew 8:18-34
6-10-12
Jesus Has the Power to Rescue Sinners - Us Matthew 9:1-17
6-17-12
What Kind of Man Is This? Even the Dead Are Raised Matthew 9:18-34
6-24-12
Jesus Empowers the Twelve to Continue His Mission Matthew 9:35-10:20
7-1-12
Expect to Be Hated and Persecuted Just Like Jesus Was Matthew 10:21-42
7-8-12
The Blessings of the Kingdom Are Here; But Where Is the Judgment? Matthew 11:1-15
7-15-12
An Unsatisfied Generation and the All-Satisfying Son of God Matthew 11:16-30
7-29-12
The Sabbath, the Temple, and the One Who Is Greater Than Both Matthew 12:1-14
8-12-12
Good News for the Poor and Broken: Jesus Came to Bring Justice Matthew 12:15-21
8-19-12
Satan Comes to Steal, Kill, and Destroy; but Jesus Came to Heal and Give Life Matthew 12:22-37
8-26-12
Jonah, a Big Fish, and Proof That Jesus Reigns Matthew 12:38-50
9-2-12
Heaven and Earth: The Kingdom and Dirt Matthew 13:1-23
9-16-12
The Kingdom of God: Humble Beginning, Glorious End Matthew 13:24-43
9-23-12
Buried Treasure and a Net Full of Fish Matthew 13:44-58
10-14-12
Opposition Grows and Wonders Never Cease Matthew 14:1-21
10-21-12
No Thanks, I don't Need a Boat. I'd Rather Walk. Matthew 14:22-36
10-28-12
The Kingdom Is Not a Matter of Eating and Drinking, But of Righteousness Matthew 15:1-20
11-4-12
The Church of Jesus Christ: Established, Sustained, and Guaranteed Victory Matthew 16:13-20
11-11-12
Where Suffering and Glory Collide Matthew 16:21-17:13
11-18-12
Our Loving Father Cares for His Children Matthew 18:1-14
11-25-12
What to Do About Sin in the Church Matthew 18:15-20


Finding Meaning in an Empty World: The Book of Ecclesiastes
April & May 2012
4-15-12
Live, Die, Be Forgotten: Is There Any Meaning in Life? Ecclesiastes 1
4-22-12
Work, Pleasure, Riches, Wisdom: Dust in the Wind Ecclesiastes 2
4-29-12
Understand the Times and Stand in Awe of God Ecclesiastes 3-4
5-6-12
The Pitiful Story of People Who Love Money Ecclesiastes 5-7
5-13-12
What No One Can Understand: Bad Things Happening to Good People Ecclesiastes 8-10
5-20-12
The Conclusion: What Makes for a Meaningful Life? Ecclesiastes 11-12


The Cross, the Grave, and Our Risen Savior
April 2012, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday
4-1-12
Victory Disguised as Defeat Matthew 27:27-66
4-8-12
The Story Seemed Like It Was Over Matthew 28



God's Grace to Sinners Like Us: The Book of Romans
The Universal Need for the Gospel: Romans 1-3
October-December 2010

10-17-10
The Gospel of God Romans 1:1-7
10-24-10
Living Out the Gospel Together Romans 1:8-15
10-31-10
How Does the Gospel Reveal the Righteousness of God? Romans 1:16-17
11-7-10
They Knew God but Refused to Love Him Romans 1:18-23
11-14-10
Loving Sin Is Part of God's Punishment Romans 1:24-32
11-21-10
Everyone Who Sins Will Perish, Even Those Who Consider Themselves Righteous Romans 2:1-16
11-28-10
God Will Not Even Excuse the Sin of His Own Covenant People Romans 2:17-29
12-5-10
An Impartial Judgment Means Glory for the Righteous God Romans 3:1-8
12-12-10
There Is No One Righteous, Not Even One Romans 3:9-20

The Gospel Explained: Romans 3-4
January-February 2011

1-9-11
A Righteousness Apart from the Law Romans 3:21-24
1-23-11
How Can a Just God Acquit Guilty People? Romans 3:25-26
1-30-11
Justification by Faith Alone Romans 3:27-31
2-6-11
How Is Righteousness Credited to Our Account? Romans 4:1-8
2-13-11
Father Abraham Has Many Sons Romans 4:9-17
2-20-11
Faith Means Facing Impossible Circumstances in Hope Romans 4:18-25

The Result of the Gospel in the Christian Life: Romans 5-8
February-September 2011

2-27-11
Knowing Christ and Rejoicing in Suffering Romans 5:1-5
3-13-11
Jesus Didn't Die for Good or Righteous People Romans 5:6-11
3-20-11
A Creation-Destroying Trespass and an Even Greater Gift Romans 5:12-17
3-27-11
Grace and Life Triumph Over Sin and Death Because of Jesus Romans 5:18-21
4-3-11
Should We Sin More So That God's Grace Might Increase? Romans 6:1-2
4-10-11
Union with Christ Means Freedom from Sin's Power Romans 6:3-10
4-17-11
Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Life Romans 6:11-14
5-1-11
Free to Serve a New Master Romans 6:15-23
5-8-11
Released from the Law, We Now Belong to Christ Romans 7:1-6
5-15-11
How God's Holy Law Becomes a Tool of Sin Romans 7:7-12
5-29-11
Life Under the Law: Powerless to Overcome Sin Romans 7:13-20
6-5-11
Jesus Rescues the Wretched from the Power of the Law Romans 7:21-25
6-12-11
Completely Rescued from All Condemnation Romans 8:1-4
6-19-11
Without the Holy Spirit We Are Unable to Please God Romans 8:5-8
6-26-11
Alive by the Spirit of Christ Romans 8:9-11
7-3-11
We Have No Obligation to the Flesh Romans 8:12-13
7-10-11
We've Been Adopted and God Is Now Our Father Romans 8:14-15
7-17-11
Children of God and Co-Heirs of All He Has Promised Romans 8:16-17
7-24-11
Present Sufferings and Future Glory Romans 8:18-21
7-31-11
Creation Groans Along with Us for Our Redemption Romans 8:22-25
8-7-11
Powerful Assurance: The Spirit Himself Prays for Us Romans 8:26-27
8-21-11
If We Love God, All Things Work for Good Romans 8:28
9-4-11
Foreknown, Predestined, Called, Justified, Glorified Romans 8:29-30
9-11-11
If God Is For Us... Romans 8:31-34
9-18-11
More Than Conquerors Romans 8:35-39

The Problem of Israel's Rejection of the Gospel: Romans 9-11
September-December 2011

9-25-11
Sorrow in the Midst of Joy: The Need for Evangelism Romans 9:1-6
10-2-11
True Israel: Not Physical Descent but Calling Romans 9:6-15
10-9-11
Making the Riches of His Glory Known to the Objects of His Mercy Romans 9:16-23
10-16-11
Remnant: A Word of Judgment and Hope Romans 9:24-29
10-23-11
Zealous for God - And Lost? Romans 9:30-10:4
10-30-11
The Message Is Near and Available to All Who Believe Romans 10:5-13
11-6-11
How Can They Believe If They Haven't Heard? Romans 10:14-21
11-13-11
When God's Promises and Our Prayers Seem to Go Unanswered Romans 11:1-10
11-20-11
Israel's Restoration Will Be a Gift of God to All People Romans 11:11-24
11-27-11
The Unsearchable Riches of God's Wisdom Romans 11:25-36

Living in Light of the Gospel: Romans 12-16
January-April 2012

1-1-12
Life as a Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1-2
1-8-12
Spiritual Gifts and Living Sacrifices Romans 12:3-8
1-15-12
Transformed Lives, Sincere Love Romans 12:9-16
1-22-12
Don't Take Revenge or Let Evil Win Romans 12:17-21
1-29-12
Obeying God Means Submitting to the Government Romans 13:1-7
2-5-12
Love Is the Only Debt that Should Remain Outstanding Romans 13:8-14
2-12-12
Living in Unity When Opinions Differ Romans 14:1-12
2-19-12
Act in Love: Don't Cause Your Brother to Stumble Romans 14:13-23
2-26-12
God's Glory the End, Our Unity the Means Romans 15:1-13
3-4-12
The Grace of Preaching the Gospel to the Nations Romans 15:14-21
3-11-12
Joining in Struggles with Our Missionaries Romans 15:22-33
3-18-12
Paul's Greetings and a Picture of the Church in Rome Romans 16:1-20
3-25-12
Glory to God Who Strengthens Us with the Gospel Romans 16:21-28



Unto Us a Child Is Born: Luke 1-2
December 2011

12-4-11
The End of a Deafening Silence Luke 1:5-38
12-11-11
Elizabeth's Insight and Mary's Song Luke 1:39-56
12-18-11
The Birth of Our Savior, Christ the Lord Luke 2:1-20
12-25-11
Israel's Strength and Consolation Luke 2:21-40


Easter Sunday 2011
April 2011

4-24-11
The Risen Lord Who Turns Defeat into Victory Video John 11



The Word Became Flesh
December 2010

12-19-10
The Eternal Son of God Has Come into the World He Created John 1:1-13
1-2-11
The Word Became Flesh John 1:14-18



Pictures of the Gospel: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
October 2010

10-3-10
Why Does God Care About Whether or Not I Get Dunked Under the Water? Acts 8:34-38
10-10-10
Like a String Tied Around My Finger? The Lord's Supper as More Than Just a Reminder Matthew 26:26-30



A Holy People in a Holy City: Ezra/Nehemiah
July-September 2010

6-27-10
God Is Faithful Again; Now Will His People Be? Ezra 1
7-4-10
The Priority of Sacrifice Ezra 2-3
7-11-10
The Second Temple and a Second Chance Ezra 4-6
7-18-10
If This Is a Second Exodus, Then Where Is Moses? Ezra 7-8
7-25-10
Ezra and the Question of Interracial Marriage Ezra 9
8-1-10
Avoiding Idolatry and Ignoring History Ezra 9-10
8-8-10
A City to Reflect Yahweh's Power and Reputation Nehemiah 1-2
8-15-10
Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem Nehemiah 3
8-29-10
Preparing for Battle When the LORD Will Fight for Us Nehemiah 4
9-5-10
The Wall Completed in Spite of Difficulties Nehemiah 5-7
9-12-10
A Renewed Commitment to the Word of God Nehemiah 8
9-19-10
A History for Us All Nehemiah 9
9-26-10
The Holy City and a Second Temple Mean Nothing Without a Heart for God Nehemiah 10-13



God in Three Persons
May 2010

5-23-10
God in Three Persons: Does the Trinity Really Matter? 1 Peter 1:1-2
5-30-10
The Work of the Holy Spirit: Life, Truth, and Power, Part 1 Psalm 33:6
6-6-10
The Work of the Holy Spirit: Life, Truth, and Power, Part 2 John 14:16



Faith Grounded in Truth: 2 Peter
January-May 2010

1-3-10
Jesus Is Our God and Savior 2 Peter 1:1-2
1-10-10
Spiritual Maturity: No Excuses 2 Peter 1:3-4
1-17-10
Spiritual Maturity: Described 2 Peter 1:5-9
2-7-10
Spiritual Maturity: Its Importance 2 Peter 1:10-11
2-14-10
Living for What We Leave Behind 2 Peter 1:12-15
2-21-10
Eyewitness Testimony: Jesus Will Return 2 Peter 1:16-18
2-28-10
The Voice of God in the Words of Men 2 Peter 1:19-21
3-7-10
What Is Truth? And Does It Really Matter? 2 Peter 2:1-3
3-14-10
A Fearful Judgment and an Even Greater Salvation 2 Peter 2:4-10
3-21-10
False Teachers and Their Empty Promises 2 Peter 2:10-22
3-28-10
Remember God's Power When Scoffers Speak 2 Peter 3:1-7
4-25-10
God's Patience Means Salvation 2 Peter 3:8-10
5-2-10
Preparing for a New Heaven and a New Earth, the Home of Righteousness 2 Peter 3:11-14
5-9-10
Closing Words and Important Insights 2 Peter 3:15-18


Great Commission Focus
April-June 2010

4-11-10
What Does It Mean to Be Missional? 1 Corinthians 9:19-24
6-20-10
Being a Part of a Great Commission Resurgence Matthew 28:16-20


Easter Sunday 2010
April 2010

4-4-10
Jesus' Resurrection Was Only the Beginning Video Luke 24:36-49


God's Promises Fulfilled: The Long-Expected Savior
December 2009

12-6-09
A Lying Serpent and His Certain Defeat Genesis 3:15
12-13-09
David's Son and Master Psalm 110
12-20-09
A Promise of Deliverance in the Midst of Disaster Micah 5:1-5
12-27-09
A Son Is Given to Us Isaiah 9:6-7


God Gives His People a Mission: The Book of Deuteronomy
May 2009-November 2009

5-17-09
Learning from the Past and Looking Forward to God's Promises Deuteronomy 1:1-5
5-24-09
God Is Not Afraid of Tall People Deuteronomy 1-3
5-31-09
Israel's Mission: Display the Greatness of Yahweh to the Nations Deuteronomy 4
6-14-09
The Law That Is Not a Burden for God's People Deuteronomy 5
6-21-09
It's Hard to Remember God When Things Are Going Well Deuteronomy 6
6-28-09
A Loving God and His Absolute Rights Over the Nations, Part 1 Deuteronomy 7
7-5-09
A Loving God and His Absolute Rights Over the Nations, Part 2 Deuteronomy 7
7-12-09
Man Does Not Live on Bread Alone Deuteronomy 8-11
7-19-09
How We Worship Matters to God Deuteronomy 12
7-26-09
God Will Not Yield His Glory to Another Deuteronomy 13
9-6-09
From the Death Penalty to "What's For Lunch?" Deuteronomy 14
9-13-09
Caring for the Poor and Celebrating God's Great Works Deuteronomy 15-16
9-20-09
Judges, Kings, Priests, and Prophets Deuteronomy 17-18
9-27-09
God's Commands Concerning Murder and Warfare Deuteronomy 19-21
10-4-09
God Cares About Your Brother's Ox Deuteronomy 22-23
10-11-09
Can These Laws Be More Than Dos and Don'ts? Deuteronomy 24-26
10-18-09
God's Covenant with His People Deuteronomy 27
11-1-09
By Observing the Law No One Will Be Justified Deuteronomy 28
11-8-09
Assuming Safety While Going Your Own Way Deuteronomy 29
11-15-09
A Difficult Choice: Life or Death Deuteronomy 30-31
11-22-09
The Song of Moses and the Hope of Nations Deuteronomy 32
11-29-09
God, His People, and His Prophet Deuteronomy 33-34


Deacons and Church Leadership
August 2009

8-16-09
Church Leadership in the New Testament and Today Various NT Passages
8-23-09
God's Design for Church Life and Leadership, Part 1 1 Timothy 2-3
8-30-09
God's Design for Church Life and Leadership, Part 2 1 Timothy 2-3, Acts 6


Church Planter Francois Verschelden
October 25, 2009

Church planter and pastor of Living Rock Church in Quebec was able to be with us October 25th to tell us about church planting efforts among the French-speaking people in Canada. In addition to telling us about church planting efforts, he also preached for the worship service that morning.

10-25-09
It's Never Too Late to Make An Impact Video Luke 10:1-3



World, Meet Jesus of Nazareth: Matthew 3-7
January-April 2009

1-4-09
Revered By John, Revealed by God Matthew 3:1-12
1-11-09
God's Son, Revealed and Tested Matthew 3:13-4:11
1-18-09
A Light Dawns in Galilee Matthew 4:12-25
1-25-09
Jesus' Disciples Stand Out from the World, Part 1 Matthew 5:1-12
2-1-09
Jesus' Disciples Stand Out from the World, Part 2 Matthew 5:1-12
2-15-09
Disciples: Light in a Dark World Matthew 5:11-16
2-22-09
Jesus Fulfills the Law and the Prophets Matthew 5:17-26
3-1-09
Purity and Lust, Marriage and Adultery Matthew 5:27-32
3-15-09
Let Your Yes Mean Yes Matthew 5:33-37
3-22-09
Be Perfect Like Your Father in Heaven Matthew 5:38-48
3-29-09
Live to Impress God, Not Other People Matthew 6:1-18
4-5-09
This Is How You Should Pray Matthew 6:7-15
4-19-09
Seek First the Kingdom of God Matthew 6:19-34
4-26-09
Judging Others and the Golden Rule Matthew 7:1-12
5-3-09
Will You Stop at Hearing His Word? Matthew 7:13-29


Easter Sunday 2009
April 2009

4-12-09
Everything Was Created for the Glory of God Video Isaiah 40-43


The Long and Winding Road to the Birth of the Messiah: Matthew 1-2
December 2008

12-7-08
Is This the Lineage of a King? Part 1 Matthew 1:1-17
12-14-08
Is This the Lineage of a King? Part 2 Matthew 1:1-17
12-21-08
A Birth Unlike Any Other Matthew 1:18-25
12-28-08
A Savior for All Mankind: The Nations Bow Down Matthew 2


Wisdom In an Information Age: The Book of Proverbs
October-November 2008

10-19-08
The Cost of Ignoring Wisdom Proverbs 1
11-2-08
The Benefits of Wisdom Proverbs 2-3
11-9-08
Wisdom from Generation to Generation Proverbs 4-5
11-16-08
Wisdom in Everyday Life Proverbs 6-7
11-23-08
The Place of Wisdom in God's Creation Proverbs 8-9
11-30-08
Choosing Life or Death by the Words We Speak Proverbs 10-11


Joy in Life Because of Christ: The Book of Philippians
July-September 2008

7-6-08
No Bond Is Stronger than the Gospel Philippians 1:1-11
7-20-08
Suffering: The Cost of Spreading the Gospel Philippians 1:12-18
8-3-08
To Die Is Gain? Philippians 1:18-26
8-10-08
The Importance and Power of Unity in the Church Philippians 1:27-2:4
8-17-08
Every Knee Will Bow Before the Lord Jesus Christ Philippians 2:5-11
8-24-08
Work Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling Philippians 2:12-18
8-31-08
Real Role Models Acts Like Jesus Philippians 2:19-30
9-7-08
Where Is Your Confidence: Yourself or Your God? Philippians 3:1-11
9-14-08
Imperfect People with a Perfect Goal Philippians 3:12-21
9-21-08
Anxiety or the Peace of God: Your Choice Philippians 4:1-9
10-12-08
The Secret of Being Content in Any Circumstance Philippians 4:10-23


Obadiah and Me: What Can God Say to Us Through the Minor Prophets?
May-June 2008

5-11-08
Disaster and Redemption in the Book of Joel The Book of Joel
5-18-08
God Protects His People in the Book of Obadiah The Book of Obadiah
5-25-08
A Powerless People and Their Mighty God The Book of Nahum
6-1-08
God Answers Some Hard Questions Habakkuk 1-2
6-8-08
Trembling and Rejoicing in the Presence of God Habakkuk 3
6-15-08
God Rejoices Over His People The Book of Zephaniah
6-22-08
God Stirs Up His People Haggai 1
6-29-08
God Keeps His Promises Haggai 2


Christian Worship
March-May 2008

3-9-08
Why Do We Sing? Psalm 98
3-16-08
What Do We Sing? John 4:19-24
3-30-08
The Word of Christ in the Form of Music Colossians 3:16
4-6-08
Unity, Communion, and the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:20-31
4-13-08
Why Is Preaching So Boring? 2 Timothy 3:14-4:3
4-20-08
The Whole Counsel of God Acts 20:22-32
4-27-08
Getting God's Word Right: Bible Translations Jeremiah 23:25-32
5-4-08
Other Parts of the Worship Service Psalm 81:1-5



What Is God Like?
February-March 2008

2-10-08
What Is God Like? Part 1
Self-Existing, Eternal, Unchanging
Various
2-17-08
What Is God Like? Part 2
Loving, Gracious, Merciful, Patient
Various
2-24-08
What is God Like? Part 3
Holy, Just, Righteous, Faithful
Various
3-2-08
What Is God Like? Part 4
All-Knowing, All-Powerful, Wise, Sovereign
Various

Other Sermons
3-23-08
Easter Sunday
Our Hope: The Redemption of Our Bodies
Romans 8:18-25
2-3-08
Eyes Like Blazing Fire
Revelation 19:11-16
10-5-08
The Christian and the Voting Booth Matthew 5:13-16 and
Psalm 139:13-16
10-26-08
The Ever-Present Need for Reformation 2 Kings 22-23
5-10-09
Mother's Day: Being a Mom in the Life of the Church Titus 2:3-5
1-24-10
Priorities in the Early ChurchActs 2:40-47
5-22-11
Alcohol, the Bible, and Church Membership Colossians 2:20-23
7-22-12
Repent and Be Baptized for the Forgiveness of Your Sins Acts 2:36-47