New Beginnings Baptist Church

June 15th, 2025 | Standalone | Deuteronomy 6:4-7On January 9, 2022, Pastor Derrick Jackson heard a sermon on prioritizing Jesus above all else. Hours later, he received a phone call that would change his life—his father had passed away.In this deeply personal episode, Pastor Derrick opens up about growing up with an absent father, navigating the pain of loss, and discovering the faithful presence of his Heavenly Father. Through raw storytelling, biblical reflection, and heartfelt challenge, he walks us through Deuteronomy 6:4–7, calling fathers to a higher standard: Hear from God. Love Him deeply. Lead your families well.Whether you’re a father in the thick of life, a young man preparing for the future, or a grandfather looking to leave a legacy—this message is for you. Pastor Derrick also honors the faithful moms who have stood in the gap and the spiritual fathers who stepped in when biological ones fell short.It’s not too late to change your legacy. Listen as Pastor Derrick challenges men everywhere to surr

June 15th, 2025 | Standalone | Deuteronomy 6:4-9In this special Father’s Day episode, Pastor Matt Darby delivers a powerful challenge to every man in the room: You are the pastor of your home.Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:4–9, Pastor Matt unpacks what it means for fathers to embrace their God-given role to hear from God, love Him above all, and lead their families in faith. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. It’s about faithfulness that shapes generations.We live in a world where influence is measured by followers and fame—but Pastor Matt reminds us: there is no substitute for a father’s voice, presence, and example. Your kids won’t remember your career stats, but they will remember your love for Jesus, your faithfulness, and how you showed up when it mattered most.If you're a dad, a future father, or a man wanting to leave a legacy of faith—this episode will speak to you. Let this message rekindle a passion to lead your home with intention, courage, and love.Your legacy starts now. Hear. Love.

June 8th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 1:5-2:6What does your relationship with sin reveal about your relationship with God?In week 2 of our summer series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks 1 John 1:5–2:6 to show how our daily engagement with sin—whether through denial, indulgence, or confession—reflects the state of our walk with God. Drawing connections between the early church's battle with Gnosticism and modern spiritual struggles, Pastor Todd calls us to examine whether we’re walking in the light or living in deception.You’ll hear how true fellowship with God produces holiness, how confession leads to cleansing, and how Jesus stands as our advocate even when we fall short. This is a message of both conviction and hope—reminding us that the goal isn’t perfection, but a life marked by repentance, obedience, and transformation through Christ.Key Themes:The inconsistency of claiming Christ while walking in darknessThe freedom found in confession and graceFellowship with other believers as a reflection of our

June 8th, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 1:5-2:6The love of God doesn’t just save—it transforms. In Week 2 of our summer series through 1 John, Pastor Ben Lofton unpacks how God's love is more than comfort for the broken—it's the compelling force that drives a life of obedience, truth, and real spiritual freedom.Looking at 1 John 1:5–2:6, this message calls us to step out of the shadows of self-deception and into the light of authentic relationship with Jesus. When we walk in the light, we don’t just experience forgiveness—we gain true fellowship with others and a deeper dependence on God. Through confession, obedience, and honest community, we reflect a life that’s been radically changed by divine love.This isn’t about perfection—it’s about abiding. Because the more we experience God’s perfect love, the more we are compelled to live lives that show we truly belong to Him.Key Themes:God’s love compels honesty, not hidingWalking in the light means embracing both truth and transformationConfession and

June 1st, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 1:1-4We’re kicking off our summer series in 1 John with Pastor Matt Darby as we dive deep into the heart of the message: the love of God. In this opening message, “The Revealing of God’s Love,” we explore how God’s love isn’t just a concept to understand—but a Person to know.Through 1 John 1:1–4, we’ll see how God's love is made manifest in Jesus Christ, offering eternal life, true fellowship, and complete joy. In a world full of confusion about love—from pop songs to cultural clichés—this message grounds us in the unshakable truth that God is love, and that love changes everything.Join us as we discover that the love of God is more than we imagined—more powerful, more personal, and more life-giving than anything else in the world.Big Idea: God’s love is most clearly and profoundly revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. This is the most precious reality humanity could ever receive.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

June 1st, 2025 | The Love of God | 1 John 1:1-4In the opening message of our summer series, The Love of God, Pastor Daniel Norris unpacks 1 John 1:1–4 with a compelling question: What does real love actually look like?Not filtered, feel-good love—but the kind that changes everything.This week, we explore how the love of God is:Revealed in a Person – Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine.Brings Eternal Life – Not just improvement, but resurrection.Shared in Fellowship – A deep, Spirit-formed bond we share as the family of God.Makes Our Joy Complete – A joy rooted not in circumstance, but in Christ.Whether you’ve never encountered this love or simply need to be reminded of it, this message will invite you back to the heart of the gospel: The life-changing love of God in Jesus.Do you know JESUS?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT through giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

May 25th, 2025 | Stand Alone | Luke 5:1-11You were created for more than just surviving.In this powerful message, Kyle Riley unpacks the life-changing encounter between Peter and Jesus in Luke 5:1–11. What begins as a simple act of obedience becomes a radical moment of transformation—one that shifts Peter’s identity, mission, and understanding of who Jesus really is.Through Peter’s story, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about surrender. This episode invites you to stop striving in your own strength and step into the purpose and presence of God through full obedience to Christ as Lord.Whether you’re searching for answers, healing, or a fresh start, this message calls you back to the foundational truth: God’s presence is the greatest reward—and your life was meant for more.Join us, and let this be the morning everything changes.Do you know JESUS?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT through giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/

May 25th, 2025 | Stand Alone | Nehemiah 8“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” These ancient words, spoken during a moment of deep conviction and spiritual awakening in Nehemiah 8, still offer power and hope to us today.In this episode, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks what it really means to live with the joy of the Lord—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a deep, sustaining strength rooted in God’s presence, promises, and purpose. As we witness a broken people hearing God's Word and weeping over their sin, we’re reminded that joy isn’t the denial of pain—it’s divine defiance in the midst of it.This kind of joy reframes our sorrow, restores our identity, and equips us for endurance. It's not wishful thinking—it’s a weapon of spiritual warfare against despair. Whether you feel stuck in shame, worn down by suffering, or simply distant from God, this message will remind you: you are still His, He still rejoices over you, and His joy can be your strength.Joy is not the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of Go

May 18th, 2025 | Are You An Arbiter or Distributor of Grace? | Jonah 4Jonah’s story could’ve ended neatly in chapter 3—rebellion, repentance, revival. But instead, we get chapter 4: a prophet angry at God, grace given to enemies, and a question that never gets answered.In this powerful conclusion to our Jonah series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through the unsettling ending of Jonah’s journey and asks a question that hits close to home: Are you an arbiter of grace or a distributor of grace?Jonah wanted justice for Nineveh, not mercy. He was glad to receive grace for himself but furious when it was extended to people he despised. Sound familiar? Through this message, we’re challenged to examine our own hearts—how we view our enemies, our comfort, and God’s mission.Reflection Questions:Am I withholding grace from someone in my life?Do I secretly want people who’ve hurt me to “get what they deserve”?Am I more upset by discomfort than by the reality of lost souls?In this season of life, do I look more like Jonah

May 18th, 2025 | Does Grace Offend You? | Jonah 4In the final message of our series through the book of Jonah, Pastor Ben Lofton takes us deep into Jonah 4—a chapter that doesn’t offer a neat resolution but instead holds up a mirror to our hearts. This isn’t just about Nineveh’s repentance or Jonah’s frustration; it’s about how we respond to the grace of God—especially when it’s extended to people we think don’t deserve it.This message challenges us to ask: Are we gatekeepers of God’s grace, or humble participants in sharing it with a broken world? Jonah was angry that God spared Nineveh. Why? Because he knew God would show mercy—and he didn’t think they deserved it. The truth is, none of us do.Pastor Ben unpacks three key differences between an arbiter and a distributor of grace, exposing how our desire for fairness can actually stand in the way of God's mission. We’ll wrestle with tough questions, confront our comfort zones, and ultimately be reminded of the scandalous beauty of God’s mercy for everyone

May 11th, 2025 | Is Anyone Beyond the Reach of Grace | Jonah 3 In this powerful message from Jonah chapter 3, Pastor Todd Kaunitz unpacks one of the most scandalous and hope-filled moments in all of Scripture. As part of our ongoing series through Jonah, today we wrestle with a deeply personal and challenging question: Is anyone beyond the reach of grace?We often put limits on God’s mercy—both for ourselves and others. But Jonah 3 shows us that God gives second chances to broken people and extends radical grace to even the most sinful and hostile. From a rebellious prophet to a wicked city like Nineveh, this chapter reveals a God who delights in mercy more than judgment.Whether you’re in need of grace today or struggling to believe it can reach someone else, this episode is a reminder that no one is too far gone. God’s grace is deeper, wider, and more powerful than we imagine.Do you knowJESUS?:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedPRAYER?:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT th

May 11th, 2025 | Is There Anyone God's Grace Can't Save? | Jonah 3Is there anyone too far gone for God to save? In this powerful message from Jonah 3, Pastor Matt Darby invites us to wrestle with one of the most scandalous truths of the Bible: God’s grace reaches the worst of us.The story of Jonah isn’t about a fish—it’s a mirror that reflects our hearts and a spotlight that reveals God’s relentless, restoring grace. Whether it's Jonah—the rebellious prophet—or Nineveh—the brutal, violent city, God doesn’t give up. He gives second chances, calls the unqualified, and extends mercy where judgment is deserved.✨ Main Takeaways:God’s grace gives second chances even after failureGrace works through reluctant obedienceNo one—not even the worst offender—is beyond redemptionRevival can break out in the darkest placesWhat was a question mark for Nineveh is an exclamation point for us in ChristYou’ll be challenged to examine your own heart:Are you believing the lie that you’ve gone too far?Are you withholdin

May 4th, 2025 | Prayer of Desperation | Jonah 2In Week 2 of our series in Jonah, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks Jonah’s prayer from inside the fish and challenges us with a powerful question: Am I desperate for God? More than a story about a runaway prophet, Jonah is a mirror that reveals our own hearts—especially when we’ve been running, resisting, or relying on ourselves. In Jonah 2, we see how spiritual desperation strips away illusions of control and self-sufficiency, leading us to the kind of surrender where real healing begins. Pastor Matt shows us that desperation isn’t something to avoid—it’s the onramp to spiritual transformation. If you’re tired of striving, drowning in pressure, or trying to fix your life in your own strength, this message is a call to stop fighting and start trusting the only One who can truly rescue and restore.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 4th, 2025 | Are You Desperate for God? | Jonah 2This week, Pastor Todd Kaunitz walks us through Jonah 2 and asks a deeply personal question: Are you desperate for God? As Jonah cries out to the Lord from the belly of the fish, we see what true spiritual desperation looks like — a moment of surrender that meets the grace of God. Pastor Todd unpacks how God uses desperate seasons to bring us to the end of ourselves, how He always hears the cries of the broken, and how no one is too far gone for His rescue. If you’ve been running on empty or trying to fix things in your own strength, this message is for you. It’s a call to stop striving, cry out, and turn back to the only One who can save.Do you knowJESUS?:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠NeedPRAYER?:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT through giving:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

April 27th, 2025 | Are You Running From God? | Jonah 1In this opening message of our new series through the book of Jonah, Pastor Todd Kaunitz challenges us to look beyond the fish and into the heart of a prophet running from God. Jonah 1 reveals not just Jonah’s rebellion, but our own—when we choose our ways, wants, and will over God's.With insight, honesty, and powerful storytelling, Pastor Todd unpacks how spiritual rebellion leads to distance from God, harm to others, spiritual apathy, and indifference. But even in Jonah’s resistance, we see a God who pursues, disciplines in love, and rescues in grace.Key Themes:Running from God’s presenceThe cost of rebellion—for us and those around usSpiritual sleep and indifferenceGod’s sovereign pursuit through stormsBeing “swallowed by grace”This isn’t just a story about Jonah—it’s a mirror into our own lives. Are you running from God?Reflection: What part of your life is resisting God's call?Do you knowJESUS?:⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠

April 27th, 2025 | Running From His Presence | Jonah 1In this powerful kickoff to our series in Jonah, Pastor Matt Darby takes us beyond the well-known fish story to the heart of rebellion—and the even deeper heart of grace. Jonah knew exactly what God wanted, yet he ran. Not from danger, but from mercy. In Jonah 1, we see the downward spiral of spiritual rebellion: running from God’s presence, dragging others into our storms, falling into spiritual slumber, and growing numb to conviction. But more than that, we see a God who refuses to give up. God pursues, disciplines, and rescues—not out of anger, but out of relentless love. Whether you’re drifting, disobeying, or simply spiritually asleep, this message is a call to repent, return, and remember: you can run from God's assignment, but you can't outrun His grace.Reflection Questions:Is your rebellion distancing you from God's presence?Could the storm in your life be God's grace, not punishment?Have you confused God's discipline with His r

April 20th, 2025 | Jesus is...ALIVE | Revelation 1:9-18Happy Easter! In this powerful conclusion to our Jesus Is... series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz brings a bold message from Revelation 1 that centers on the cornerstone of our faith: Jesus is ALIVE. As John receives a breathtaking vision of the risen Christ while exiled on the island of Patmos, we are reminded that following Jesus is not a casual commitment—it’s a call to full surrender, even when it costs us everything.This message challenges the idea of a convenient Christianity. Instead, Pastor Todd shows us that the resurrected Jesus demands—and deserves—our complete allegiance. Yes, life with Jesus brings purpose and fulfillment, but it may also bring rejection and suffering. So why follow Him? Because He is alive, He reigns as King, and He holds the keys to life and death.Whether you're in a season of hardship, tempted to compromise, or still on the fence about faith—this episode offers clarity, conviction, and hope: Jesus is alive, and that changes eve

April 20th, 2025 | Jesus is...ALIVE | Revelation 1:12-18“Who do you say Jesus is?” That’s the question Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16—and in Revelation 1, He answers it Himself. This Easter weekend, Pastor Matt Darby takes us to the heart of that answer: Jesus is ALIVE. He is not just a figure from the past but the eternal King, risen in power, reigning in glory, and holding the keys to Death and Hades.In a time of deep persecution and suffering, the book of Revelation was written not to give a timeline of the end, but to strengthen and encourage a struggling Church. The same encouragement rings true for us today: Jesus reigns, Jesus sees, Jesus is with us—and Jesus wins.With vivid imagery from Revelation 1, Pastor Matt leads us to a stunning vision of the glorified Christ: His eyes like fire, His voice like rushing waters, His face shining like the sun. This is no ordinary Easter message—it’s an invitation to encounter the risen Jesus as He truly is: victorious, eternal, and worthy of our surrender.

April 13th, 2025 | Jesus is...Enough | Philippians 3:2-11In week four of the Jesus Is series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz brings a compelling message from Philippians 3 with a simple but life-changing truth: Jesus is Enough.We’ve already seen that Jesus is God, He is Man, and He is Sufficient. But this week, Pastor Todd shows us that Jesus alone saves and satisfies the soul—there is nothing we need to add to Him for our salvation or fulfillment.Through Paul’s bold letter to the Philippians, we’re reminded to beware of false teachings that try to add religious works to the Gospel. With clarity and conviction, Pastor Todd unpacks Paul's personal testimony to reveal three powerful truths:Jesus is better than religionJesus offers a better righteousnessJesus is a better pursuitReligion can never measure up. Our works can’t earn God’s favor. But what Jesus offers—His righteousness, His power, His presence—is infinitely greater. This isn’t about checking spiritual boxes. It’s about knowing Jesus deeply, intimately, and

April 13th, 2025 | Jesus is...Enough | Philippians 3:1-11In week four of the Jesus Is series, Pastor Matt Darby shares a powerful and personal message from Philippians 3:1–11, declaring the freeing truth that Jesus is Enough.We live in a world constantly pushing us to chase more—more success, more approval, more religion, more status. But what happens when we realize that none of it truly satisfies? Pastor Matt walks us through the apostle Paul’s dramatic perspective shift—a moment where everything he once prized is counted as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.This message answers the question: What do you really need to feel fulfilled? And the answer is clear—Jesus is enough.Here are four truths you'll discover in this episode:Because Jesus is enough, you can experience true joy.Joy rooted in God’s unchanging character—not fleeting circumstances or emotions.Because Jesus is enough, you can reject confidence in the flesh.You don't have to earn God's favor—your confidence is i