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Welcome to the Sermon Blog of Life Church (formerly New Testament Baptist Church). Feel free to listen to or download sermons from our Sunday morning services. Then click on the comments to dialogue about the messages so we can learn from each other throughout the week. You may also click on the envelope after each post to send the link to a friend.
*** We have recently become Grace Church and will no longer be posting new sermons on this blog. You can find all newer sermons by going directly to www.thatsgrace.org and search for messages by the Norton location. However, we will continue to maintain this site and all are still encouraged to comment. ***

May 30, 2021

When Life Isn't What We Want / Jonah / Week 4

What happens when we turn to God in our trouble but things still don't get better? Does God actually hear us or is He ignoring us? Why does doing the right thing not always mean we'll get what we want? 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas
Text: Jonah 4

May 23, 2021

Getting Back On Track With God / Jonah / Week 3

So maybe you've blown it in the past. And maybe you believe God will give you another chance even if you don't deserve it. But sometimes getting back on track with God doesn't mean that our circumstances will all clear up at once. Is facing the music really worth it? That's what we're talking about this weekend as we continue our series in Jonah! 

Speaker: Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon
Text: Jonah 3

May 16, 2021

How To Run Back To God / Jonah / Week 2

There are times where we end up in bad places because of the choices that we've made, but what do we need to do to turn things around and get back on track? And what if you don't deserve another chance? Can you still get right with God? 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas
Text: Jonah 2

May 9, 2021

Have I Run Too Far From God? / Jonah / Week 1

What happens when I know the right thing to do and choose not to? Is it possible for me to be so far from God that there's no coming back? And when my life feels like a sinking ship, what should be my next move? 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas
Text: Jonah 1
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May 2, 2021

Becoming Great in God's Eyes / G.O.A.T. Week 4

What does it mean to become "great" in God's eyes? You might think it's knowing a lot of religious information or doing a lot more good than wrong. But the answer that Jesus gave on how to become great just might surprise you.

Guest Speaker: Ken Knott of Grace Church Avon
Text: John 13

Apr 25, 2021

How To Be More Generous - G.O.A.T. Week 3

We all want to be generous people, but what does it really mean to be generous? And can you still be generous even if you don't have a lot of money to give away? Pastor Steven talks about that this weekend!

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas
Text: John 2:1-11

Apr 18, 2021

The Greatest Includer - G.O.A.T. Week 2

Who would you think Jesus liked to spend time with? It might not be who you'd expect. Jesus often hung out with those that everyone else overlooked or ignored. If you're feeling disconnected from God and feel like you'd be the last person He would spend time with, this message is for YOU! 

Speaker: Associate Pastor Aaron Kaeble
Text: Matthew 9:9-13

Apr 11, 2021

Finding God's Will For My Life / G.O.A.T. Week 1

What is it that God wants you to do with your life? What purpose does He have for you? And how do you know when you're living it? We're talking about that this weekend as we kick off our new series G.O.A.T.! 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas

Apr 4, 2021

What Jesus Knew We Needed Most

Jesus rides into town on Palm Sunday with HUGE crowds adoring Him, but by Friday those same people are shouting "Crucify Him!" Why? What did they want from Jesus and why did their hearts change towards Him so fast? And what if we are no different? Find out this Easter what things God is most concerned about in your life, and how you can find hope from Easter. 

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas
Text: Luke 19-20

Mar 28, 2021

Neighborhood Watch / What's the Purpose of My Faith? / Week 4

Does my faith just benefit me or does God have a bigger plan in mind? 

Speaker: Pastor Sean Sears of Grace Church Avon

Mar 21, 2021

Neighborhood Watch / 5 Ways to Love Your Neighbor / Week 3

Jesus said loving your neighbor is the second greatest commandment, but practically how do you love your neighbor? Nobody wants to be that weird neighbor, so what does loving your neighbor look like? We're talking about that this weekend and giving you 5 ways you can begin to love your neighbor!

Speaker: Pastor Steven Lucas
Text: Acts 10:9-48

Mar 14, 2021

Neighborhood Watch - Who is My Neighbor? - Week 2

Have you ever known someone who was a super religious person, but NOT a super nice person? You can have the right THEOLOGY but still have the wrong HEART! We're talking about what YOU can do to keep your heart RIGHT!

Speaker: Associate Pastor Aaron Kaeble
Text: Luke 10: 21-37