New Denver Church

The Humbling of Four Kings, Part 2 – Jehoshaphat

Norton Herbst — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:00:59 +0000

Attacking armies. A king’s rousing speech. Battle preparations and singing soldiers. It all makes for the greatest Old Testament story that you’ve never heard.

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Discovering NDC

Stephen Redden — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:31:36 +0000

New to NDC? Whether you’re a first time visitor, or have been around for a few months, you’re invited to a newcomer’s information meeting Sunday, January 29, immediately following the service from 6:15 – 7:00 pm. Dinner will be served and you’ll hear about NDC’s history and values and how you can get more involved.

The Humbling of Four Kings, Part 1 – Rehoboam

Norton Herbst — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:00:40 +0000

An ancient king of Israel . . . forced labor and higher taxes . . . a nation torn apart. It’s a story that’s interesting, but seems irrelevant to us. In reality, Rehoboam’s story couldn’t be more relevant to the biggest decisions we face in our lives.

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New Series: The Humbling of Four Kings

Stephen Redden — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:25:26 +0000

There are numerous stories about proud kings in the Old Testament. Four in particular stand out as shining examples of what to do—and what not to do—when we’re faced with tough situations. Some kings humbled themselves, and some were made humble. There’s a lot to learn about when our pride and our problems collide, so join us for a new series: The Humbling of Four Kings.

Walking in Circles, Part 2 – Believe

Stephen Redden — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:00:11 +0000

As you go through life, does it ever feel like you’re moving forward but not making progress? Like you’re just walking in circles? You change jobs, change cities, start and end relationships, and as much as things change, they always seem to stay the same. In this two-part series we’ll take a look at some words of Jesus that may help us break the old cycle of walking in circles…by walking a new kind of circle.

In this final part of the series we continue our exploration of Jesus’ call in Mark 1:15 to “repent and believe” by looking at what it means to “believe” that the kingdom of God is at hand by acting on what God has shown us through the steps of repentance. The process of believing involves three steps:

Plan – Based on the steps you took in the repent half of the circle, what do you believe is the appropriate next step in response to how you feel God is leading you or teaching you? What do you need to do about it?

Accountability – Even our best plans are often thwarted by a failure of will. Sharing your plan with a trusted friend or group of friends who can provide you challenge and support to follow through with the plan is a necessary component of not just believing with your head but believing unto action.

Act – Step out and put your belief into action. As you act expect God to meet you there and be ready to begin another trip around the circle as action often leads to more kairos moments.

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Walking in Circles, Part 1 – Repent

Stephen Redden — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:00:52 +0000

In this first part we explore Jesus’ call in Mark 1:15 to “repent and believe” by looking at what it means to “repent” or to change your mind about what we experience in life. The process of repenting involves three steps:

Observe - Pay attention to the events of your life and be attuned to possible “kairos” moments that God may be trying to guide or direct you. Here are some questions to help you discern kairos moments in your life:

What were the high points or the low points (of my day, my week, my month, etc)?

Where did you experience stress or peace?
Were there any relational conflicts or tension?
What do I want the most in life right now?
Is there something I’m thinking a lot about?

Reflect - Once you have identified the significant “kairos” moments it is important to reflect on those and to seek to understand what God may be trying to teach or tell you through those moments. Here are some questions that may help you:

Why did I react to that situation in that way?
What emotion was I feeling in that moment? What does that emotion tell me?
What is it God may be trying to teach or tell me by bringing this moment to mind?

Discuss – We all need the objectivity of others to help us discern how God may be leading us. Sharing the significant events of your life with others and talking about how you feel God is leading you may help to clarify what your next step should be.

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New Series: Walking in Circles

Stephen Redden — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:40:54 +0000

As you go through life, does it ever feel like you’re moving forward but not making progress – like you’re just walking in circles? You change jobs, change cities, start and end relationships, and as much as things change they seem to stay the same. In this two-part series we’ll take a look at Jesus’ call to his first followers and discover a new way to look at life. It’s an insight that just may help us break the cycle of walking in circles…by walking in a learning circle. So join us January 8th and 15th for this new series.

Crown Financial Group Registration

Stephen Redden — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:27:18 +0000

The Crown Financial Ministries group is a 10 week in-depth study of what scripture teaches about money and possessions. Past participants in this class regularly report that marriages are strengthened and individuals find their way out of debt. They are also become consistent savers, generous givers, and prudent consumers. Most importantly, people enter into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ as they learn to apply His Word. Watch the video below or click here to read other testimonials from people who have been impacted by the Crown study:

The group will meet at New Denver on Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm. There will be an orientation on January 15th, and the first meeting will take place two weeks later on January 29th. The cost of materials will be $55 per couple or $45 per individual.

Sign up using the form below, and we will contact you directly with more details. If you have questions feel free to email info@newdenver.org for more details.

Why Do We Sing

Norton Herbst — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:00:06 +0000

When you stop and think about it, the way we sing songs together at church is a bit weird. We don’t do that anywhere else in culture. In this message, we pause to reflect on the simple question: why do we sing?

The Weary World Rejoices, Part 4 – Prince of Peace

Norton Herbst — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:00:38 +0000

For our special Christmas Eve service, we reflected on when Jesus came into this world, what promise he fulfilled, and why he’s called the Prince of Peace.