SERMON RESOURCES
Additional Sermon Resources
The Cross and the Crown: One Thing You Lack (02/01/2026)
Check out Pastor Bret's reflection questions:
- What do you worry about most?
- Is there something in your life that, if you failed it or lost it, would feel like the end of the world?
- What do you use to comfort yourself when things go bad or get difficult?
- What do you daydream about?
- What are you the most proud of?
- What unanswered prayer makes you really question your faith or trust in Christ?
What do you really want out of life?
What would really make you happy?
What is your hope for the future?
- Is your deep idol power or influence?
- Remember that Jesus came not to be served but to serve (Philippians 2:5-8).
- Is your deep idol approval?
- Remember that God loves you completely (Romans 8:38-39).
Relationship Advice Bret Recieved in College
"On his plan for you mate everyone longs to give themselves completely to someone. To have a deep soul relatioship with another, to be loved thoroughly and exclusively. But God to a Christian says...
'No. Not until you are satisfied and fulfilled and content with living loved by me alone. I love you, my child, and until you discover that only in me is your satisfaction to be found, you will not be capable of the perfect human relationship that I have planned for you. You will never be united with another until you're united with me...exclusive of anyone or anything else...exclusive of any other longings or desires.
I want you to stop planning, stop wishing and allow me to give you the best, most thrilling plan existing...one that you can't imagine. I want you to have the best. Please allow me to bring it to you. Just keep watching me, expecting the greatest things. Keep experiencing that satisfaction knowing that I am. Keep learning and listening to the things I tell you. You must wait. Don't be anxious. Don't worry. Don't look at the things you think you want. You just keep looking off and away at me or you'll miss what I have for you.
You see, until you are reasdy and until the one I have for you is ready; until you are both exclusively satisfied with me and the life I have prepared for you, you won't be able to experience the love that exemplifies your relationship with me...and this is perfect love. And then, when you're ready, I'll surprise you with a love more wonderful than any would ever dream. And, dear one, I want you to have this most wonderful love. I want you to see in the flesh a picture of your relationship with me and to enjoy materially and concretely the everlasting union of beauty and perfection and love that I offer you with myself. Know that I utterly love you. I am God Almighty. Believe and be satisfied.'" (Author Unknown)
Midweek Through Mark Videos
One Another's (08/24/2025)
Gospel of Mark Overview (04/27/2025)
Check out the Bible Projects Gospel of Mark Overview video below.
Lent Devotional (03/05 through 04/22/2025)
Download a free copy of "The Road to Joy," a Lent-to-Easter Devotional from Christianity Today.
Foundations Series (02/02/2025)
Additional resources from February 2nd's sermon discussing mental health.
Lamentations 3:1-3 NIV
1 I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of the LORD's wrath. 2 He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness rather than light; 3 indeed, he has turned his hand against me again and again, all day long.
Habakkuk 1:2 NIV
2 How long, LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save?
Job 10:1 NIV
1 "I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul."
Numbers 11:11 NIV
11 He asked the LORD, "Why have you brought this trouble on your servant? What have I done to displease you that you put the burden of all these people on me?"
Jonah 4:8-9 NIV
8 When the sun rose, God provided a scorching east wind, and the sun blazed on Jonah's head so that he grew faint. He wanted to die, and said, "It would be better for me to die than to live." 9 But God said to Jonah, "Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?" "It is," he said. "And I'm so angry I wish I were dead."
Psalms 13:1-4 NIV
1 How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 3 Look on me and answer, LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death, 4 and my enemy will say, "I have overcome him," and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
Current Worship Playlist
At New Cov we sing songs of prayer, praise, encouragement, and lament that turn our hearts and minds to Jesus. Singing together is a symbol of our unity in Christ, and a way to tell the world about our great God! Here are the songs we will sing this Sunday. For past Sunday playlists, and other playlists, follow us on Spotify.
New Cov Kids Lesson
Our team of volunteers does an amazing job of bringing the truths of scripture to our children in understandable ways every Sunday. We don't want you to miss out on that if you are just exploring New Cov or watching online. Clicking the button below will take you to this week's lesson. There are versions for Preschool and Grade school aged children.