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  1. JAN 23

    The True Offspring of Abraham (Romans 4:13-25)

    The Book of Romans continues as our primary sermon series in 2026, and Pastor Brent finishes ch. 4 today. After an opening illustration from the ministry of 20th century British preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Pastor Brent preaches “Trust in God’s Promise” (vv. 13-17) and “Hope in God’s Power” (vv 18-25). Salvation by works is dependent on the enduring validity of one’s own goodness; salvation by grace is dependent on the enduring validity of God’s goodness. Saving faith can only endure if it’s rooted in who God is and what He has promised!

    37 min

  2. JAN 17

    Abraham - The Man of Faith (Romans 4:1-12)

    Pastor Brent returns to our Romans series after our hiatus for Advent and the holidays. He begins by once again honoring the life and recent passing of long-time Hastings pastor and chaplain Jim Bzoskie, whose recent funeral featured many public officials testifying to Pastor Jim’s influence on them for Jesus and the gospel through his prayer, pastoral care, and encouragement. Pastor Brent outlined today’s passage in Rom. 4 as “Righteousness Credited” (vv. 1-8) and “Righteousness Received” (vv. 9-12). He asserts that everyone lives by faith; it’s a matter of who and what we put our faith in. Using Abraham and David as examples, Pastor Brent offers a key truth: “Neither were saved because they achieved a righteous status before God, but because they received a righteous status before God.” Saving faith is a trust transfer from ourselves to Jesus.

    41 min

  3. JAN 17

    Rejoice Prayerfully in the God of Peace (Philippians 4:4-9)

    Pastor Paul rings in the New Year with a stand-alone message about Christ-centered attitudes and disciplines even in the midst of suffering. These six verses from Phil. 4 offer timeless wisdom for followers of Christ: “Rejoice Always in the Lord Our God” (vv. 4-5); “Pray Expecting God’s Peace and Protection” (vv. 6-7); and “Think and Practice Empowered By God’s Presence” (vv. 8-9). After sharing a film illustration through which he learned physical disciplines as a young man, Pastor Paul reminds us that the letter to the Philippians was written from prison to Christians suffering for Christ. We’re to rejoice even in dire circumstances; pray in the confidence of God’s peace and protection; and think and practice the things of the Lord and of Christian role models, confident in the very presence of God.

    38 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    Finding Faith in the Midst of Doubt (Matthew 11:1-15)

    Elder Team member Terry Szymanski is back in the pulpit for the third time in 2025 to bring us a topical sermon about struggles with doubt among the people of God. After sharing precious and personal good news about the recent birth of his first granddaughter, Terry centers his message on John the Baptist in Matt. 11:1-15: “Our Response to Doubts” (vv. 1-3); “Jesus’ Response to Our Doubts” (vv. 4-6); “Jesus’ Love for Us” (vv. 7-10); “Responsibility to Spread the Gospel” (vv. 11-14); and “Building Faith Through Our Doubts” (v. 15). Terry contrasts truth seekers (e.g., John the Baptist) with skeptics and cynics (e.g., Pharisees) in their respective approaches to doubts. Terry also quotes Charles Spurgeon and ends with an illustration from the film “Remember the Titans” (2000) from which he adopted his family motto, “Leave No Doubt.” Terry concludes, “Jesus is the only Truth in which we can have no doubt…He is our Single Source of Truth” (see John 14:6).

    30 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    God's Plan for a King (Ruth 4:13-22)

    Pastor Brent brings us his final Advent sermon in the book of Ruth. This precious OT book features Boaz as a type of Christ; Ruth as representative of Gentiles being graciously brought into the family of God; and the genealogy of King David which foreshadows the genealogy of Jesus Christ (see Matt. 1:1-17). This final passage has “Hope for Renewal” (vv. 13-17) and “Hope for a King” (vv. 18-22). God works through imperfect people and redeems sticky situations for His glory! Jesus Christ, our Messiah and Redeemer, is Prophet (final revelation from God), Priest (final mediator to God) and King (final ruler and Lord). Pastor Brent ends by honoring the life of Jim Bzoskie, long-time Hastings pastor and Dakota County chaplain who died suddenly at age 76 on 12/19/25 while helping a person stuck in a snowbank. Pastor Jim was a mentor to Pastor Brent through the Hastings Ministerial Association and he played a leading role in the Hastings Prayer Breakfast each May, bringing together some 200 community leaders from churches, police, fire, local government, and the school district. His life mission was to tell others about Jesus and to “keep the main thing the main thing”.

    33 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Costly Redemption (Ruth 3:1-4:12)

    On this third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Brent brings his fourth sermon in the book of Ruth. By way of introduction, Pastor Brent reminds us that the purpose of giving gifts is relational, costly, and caring on the part of the giver—all ultimately reflecting Jesus’ sacrificial love in redeeming us. In this longest passage in our Advent 2025 sermon series, Pastor Brent preaches that “Redemption is Relational” (Ruth 3:1-18) and “Redemption is Costly” (Ruth 4:1-12). We need to approach our Redeemer with repentance and humility, knowing that in the gospel, we have the greatest news that Jesus Christ paid the price for us! Pastor Brent ends with a parallel passage in Rev. 5:9-10: the redeemed have a family LINE and a family LAND!

    40 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Grace in the Pain (Ruth 2:1-23)

    Pastor Brent brings us the third of five Advent sermons in the book of Ruth. He opens with an illustration of the life of Susanna Wesley, who through may hardships and trials committed herself to daily Bible reading, prayer and journaling and raised two giants of the Christian faith, John and Charles. Similarly, the hardships of Ruth 1 have led to “God’s Providence” in Ruth 2:1-7; “God’s Favor” (vv. 8-16); and “God’s Kindness” (vv. 16-23). Boaz is introduced not only as a central figure in Ruth, but he points ahead to Christ in several ways! His worthiness to serve, protect, provide, and redeem all reflect Jesus (see in order Mark 10:45; John 10:11; 4:14; 6:51; Gal. 4:4-7). Celebrate Jesus, our great Redeemer-King, as seen through the book of Ruth and in the line of her great-grandson David!

    42 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    Faithfulness in Pain (Ruth 1:6-22)

    We continue our Advent series in Ruth. Pastor Brent’s opening illustration focuses on a family from within our congregation, the Killams, who are faithfully enduring painful trials. This leads into Ruth 1:6-22, where the word “return” is repeated 12 times, reflected in this sermon’s outline: “Returning Home” (vv. 6-7); “Returning or Turning?” (vv. 8-18); and “Returning Empty” (vv. 19-22). Key lessons in this passage are: 1) Walk toward God; 2) Be willing to give up everything; and 3) Let God be sovereign. As the same root word in Hebrew for “return” is “repent,” the Redeemer welcomes all who will return (or turn) to Him! NOTE: For further commentary on this Ruth sermon series, you may listen to our Roots & Branches podcast Episodes 130 and 133.

    37 min
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    New Life EFC - Hastings, MN
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    2023 - 2026
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