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Sermons from the Sunday worship service at New City Fellowship, Bangalore.

  1. 1d ago

    The God Who Cleanses the Unclean (Leviticus 16)

    We live in a world that either minimizes sin or is crushed by guilt. Some convince themselves that their failures are insignificant; others carry shame they cannot seem to escape. Leviticus 16 confronts both responses by revealing the holiness of God, the seriousness of our sin, and God's gracious provision through the Day of Atonement. In this remarkable chapter, we see the tale of two goats proclaiming one glorious gospel: one dies in the place of the guilty, while the other carries their sins far away. Together they point us to Jesus Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice satisfies God's justice, removes our guilt, and restores us to fellowship with God. Here we discover that our deepest need is not simply a fresh start but true atonement and true cleansing, and our greatest hope is found in the God who has provided it.

  2. Jul 8

    The Holy God Who Claims Our Everyday (Leviticus 11:1-8, 44-47; 1 Peter 1:13-19)

    Leviticus 11 closes with a surprising command: God's people must even be careful about what they eat. Why? Because they belong to a God who is holy. The food laws were never merely about diet; they were daily reminders that Israel was distinct from the nations because the Lord himself was distinct from all other gods. Every meal became an opportunity to remember who God is and who his people were called to be. With the coming of Christ, these food laws are no longer binding on God's people. Jesus has fulfilled the purpose they served, breaking down the barrier between Jew and Gentile and creating one new people for God. Yet the call to holiness has not disappeared. As God's chosen people, we are still called to live lives that are visibly different from the world around us. This passage invites us to see the food laws not as regulations to obey, but as signs pointing to the purity, perfection, and completeness of God. As we behold the Holy One who has cleansed us through Christ, we are moved to worship him, delight in him, and imitate him through everyday habits of distinctiveness and embodied holiness.

  3. Jun 29

    The God Who Will be Glorified Among Us (Leviticus 10:1–3)

    Leviticus 10:1–3 reminds us that true worship must be offered according to God's commands, not human preferences. Nadab and Abihu approached God on their own terms and were consumed under God’s judgment. Left to ourselves, we too are prone to draw near to God in our own terms and cannot endure His holy presence. Yet this sobering passage ultimately leads us to Jesus Christ, who alone brings sinners safely into God's holy presence by taking upon Himself the judgment we deserve for our irreverent worship.

  4. Jun 23

    The God Who Feasts With His People (Leviticus 7:11–18)

    The Peace offering was the most joyful of Israel’ Sacrifices. At the heart of this offering is a surprising picture of grace: forgiven sinners sharing a meal in the presence of a holy God. This sacrifice celebrated restored fellowship, joyful thanksgiving, and communal worship. Yet it also pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the true Peacemaker, who brings us near through His sacrifice. In this passage, we will see that the goal of redemption is not simply forgiveness, but communion - that through Christ, God welcomes His people to His table and invites them to enjoy His presence together.

  5. Jun 15

    The God who makes a way to draw near (Leviticus 1:1–9)

    How can a holy God dwell among a sinful people? The opening chapter of Leviticus answers this foundational question through the burnt offering. God graciously provides a way for sinners to approach Him, not on the basis of their own righteousness, but through the sacrifice of an unblemished substitute. As the worshiper lays his hand upon the offering, we see the principles of substitution, atonement, and acceptance before God. Ultimately, this sacrifice points beyond itself to the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb who offered Himself completely to God on behalf of His people. This passage calls us to marvel at God's holiness, rejoice in His provision for sinners, and respond with wholehearted devotion to the One who draws near through sacrifice.

  6. Jun 9

    The God Who Builds the City (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:10-17; 4:17-22; 18:22-26)

    Bangalore is one of the 30 odd megacities of the world. It's known for the many good things and opportunities it offers to its residents–from a startup ecosystem, to cultural diversity, to an appealing job market, to being an educational hub, to offering a wide range of entertainment and recreation avenues, and so on. Living in this thriving ecosystem can either threaten us to withdraw from the city, or it can make us mere consumers of it. But the Bible gives us a third way to respond to the city, by giving us the cultural mandate to grow and to nurture the city through a humble reliance on God's power and provision, and to serve in the city through sacrificial service as Christ would. This will then reflect the glory of God, which points people to the greater glory to come–the city where creation is fully restored to dwell with God.

  7. Jun 2

    The God Who Is Trustworthy (Psalm 118)

    In a world where people fail us and circumstances frustrate us, Psalm 118 offers us a God whose character is truly trustworthy. In this psalm we learn why we can safely entrust ourselves to the Lord as our refuge and join the chorus of the redeemed in singing, “Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.” His love is eternal, his help is experienced, and his salvation is exalted.

  8. May 27

    God Our Saviour Is Worthy of All Worship (Psalm 116-117)

    In Psalms 116–117, we hear the testimony of someone rescued from distress, anguish, and the shadow of death. The Psalmist remembers the God who hears cries for mercy, preserves the weak, and restores weary souls to rest. Yet this personal song of gratitude does not remain private—it becomes public praise among the gathered people of God and, finally, expands into a global invitation for all nations to worship the LORD, whose steadfast love and faithfulness endure forever. In light of Christ, who likely sang these very Psalms before Gethsemane and whose resurrection life is now poured out through the Spirit at Pentecost (today is Pentecost Sunday), these Psalms call us to move from desperation to confidence, from testimony to thanksgiving, and from personal worship to a vision for the nations. After all, we have the resurrection life of Jesus dwelling in our mortal bodies, through the Spirit of God who now indwells us.

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