New Beginnings Church, Lynnwood

Toby Logsdon
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The newest sermons from New Beginnings Church, Lynnwood on SermonAudio.

  1. Jul 5

    Who's To Blame?

    This sermon examines Ecclesiastes 7 to reveal that the world's apparent injustices and paradoxes stem from human sin rather than divine failure. The preacher explains that both the righteous suffering and the wicked prospering demonstrate the limits of human wisdom and the danger of self-righteous legalism or lawlessness. By highlighting the universal corruption of the human heart, the text argues that no one can achieve true uprightness through their own efforts. True wisdom is found not in controlling outcomes but in fearing God and trusting His sovereign providence regardless of circumstances. Ultimately, the passage points to Jesus Christ as the only perfectly righteous man who provides salvation and hope for fallen humanity.

  2. Jun 28

    The Rest of Faith and Peril of Unbelief

    This sermon explores the biblical concept of spiritual rest found in Christ, contrasting it with the peril of unbelief illustrated by the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. Drawing primarily from Hebrews chapters 3 and 4, the message warns against hardening hearts through anxiety, self-reliance, and a works-based righteousness. It emphasizes that true faith is a persevering trust in Jesus alone, which grants believers present peace and eternal security. The preacher urges the congregation to examine their own hearts daily, encourage one another in love, and fix their hope solely on Christ's completed work rather than worldly pursuits or legalistic observance.

  3. Jun 21

    God's Design for a Healthy, Thriving Church

    This sermon, drawn from Galatians 6:1–5, presents a gospel-centered vision of Christian community rooted in mutual accountability, humility, and love. It emphasizes that spiritual maturity flourishes not in isolation but within the local church, where believers restore one another gently when caught in sin, bear one another's burdens in love, and guard against pride through continual self-examination. The passage underscores that such practices are not moralistic works but the natural fruit of justification by faith, fulfilling the law of Christ through love. The preacher highlights the necessity of church membership and submission to elders, portraying the church as the body of Christ where each member, though flawed, is called to serve and be served, reflecting Christ's humility and sacrificial love. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to live in constant dependence on God's grace, examining themselves by His Word, and serving others not out of self-righteousness but out of gratitude for the cross, where Christ made Himself nothing to restore sinners and bear their heaviest burdens.

  4. Jun 14

    Living a Crucified Life

    The sermon, drawn from Galatians 5:24–26, centers on the Christian's dual response to God's work in sanctification: mortification and vivification. It emphasizes that true spiritual growth arises not from human effort or legalistic rules, nor from reckless freedom, but from walking in step with the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to crucify the flesh—its passions and desires—while nurturing the new life in Christ. Rooted in the Reformed understanding of monergistic sanctification, the message affirms that God alone initiates, sustains, and completes sanctification, yet believers are called to actively cooperate by resisting sin and embracing the ordinary means of grace. The passage warns against both legalism and licentiousness, urging Christians to live in the freedom of Christ by aligning their lives with the Spirit's leading, which produces unity, humility, and fruitfulness in the church. Ultimately, the Christian life is defined by belonging to Christ, surrendering to His lordship, and pursuing holiness through dependence on the Spirit, not self-effort.

  5. Jun 7

    Who's Really in Charge Here?

    A lesson on submitting to the goodness and wisdom of God in both His "light and dark providences," realizing He ordained both for our good and His glory.

  6. May 31

    The Fruit of the Spirit, pt 4

    The sermon, drawn from Galatians 5:22–23, centers on the fruit of the Spirit—faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—as supernatural evidence of genuine salvation, produced not by human effort but by the indwelling Holy Spirit. It contrasts the moral decay of contemporary culture, marked by broken relationships, rampant immorality, and the erosion of virtue, with the Christian's hope rooted in Christ's perfect faithfulness, humility, and self-mastery. The preacher emphasizes that true transformation begins not in political or legal reform but in the heart through the Spirit's work, calling believers to reject worldly standards of strength and self-expression in favor of Christlike character. As the world crumbles under moral relativism, the righteous are urged to fix their eyes on God's sovereign throne, trusting His faithfulness while living as counter-cultural witnesses whose lives reflect the unchanging nature of God. Ultimately, the fruit of the Spirit is not a checklist of moral achievements but a living testimony of grace, assuring believers that their growth in Christ-likeness is both possible and promised by God.

  7. May 24

    The Fruit of the Spirit, Pt 3

    A lesson on how the Holy Spirit supernaturally produces patience, kindness, and goodness within us so that we can reflect God's radical grace to others amidst the chaotic messiness of human relationships. The sermon centers on the Holy Spirit's work in producing patience, kindness, and goodness in believers as evidence of genuine faith and spiritual transformation. Drawing from Galatians 5:22–23, it emphasizes that these virtues are not self-generated but are supernatural fruits of the Spirit, essential for navigating the messiness of human relationships, especially within the church. The preacher underscores that these characteristics—rooted in God's own long-suffering, merciful, and righteous nature—are counter-cultural in a world marked by impatience, anger, and retaliation, and are demonstrated most fully in Christ's life and sacrifice. Rather than self-improvement, the response to their absence is faith in Christ, whose perfect righteousness is credited to believers, and whose Spirit empowers ongoing sanctification. Ultimately, the Spirit's fruit in the believer's life confirms salvation, strengthens assurance, and calls for humble, Christ-like living for God's glory.

  8. May 17

    The Fruit of the Spirit, pt. 2

    The sermon centers on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23, emphasizing that these qualities—love, joy, and peace—are not moral achievements but supernatural graces produced by the Holy Spirit in every believer, serving as evidence of genuine salvation and spiritual assurance. Rooted in the contrast between the deeds of the flesh and the Spirit's work, the sermon argues that these fruits are inseparable, foundational, and inherently present in all Christians, not as a result of human effort but as a divine transformation from within. Love, defined as agape—self-giving, sacrificial, and holy—is presented as the greatest virtue, reflecting God's own nature and motivating righteous action even in difficult circumstances. Joy is portrayed not as fleeting happiness dependent on circumstances, but as a deep, abiding contentment rooted in God's unchanging character, sovereignty, and the certainty of salvation. Peace is understood as an objective reality of reconciliation with God, not merely the absence of conflict, enabling believers to face trials with confidence, knowing they are secure in Christ's victory. Ultimately, the message calls believers to abide in Christ, trusting the Spirit to cultivate these fruits, which together form the foundation of a life that glorifies God and bears lasting fruit.

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