NBC Live Sermon Highlights and Themes

Apr 28, 2025

NBC Live Sermon Notes

Welcome and Introduction

  • Hosts: Cedric Major and Carla Peters
  • Encouragement to like, share, subscribe, and follow NBC on social media.
  • Welcome to first-time viewers with a special greeting.

Recap of Easter Sunday

  • Easter Sunday had 4 services: Sunrise (6:30 am), 8:30 am, 10:30 am, and 12:30 pm.
  • Communion was served during the resurrection and sunrise services.
  • Celebration of 50 people coming to Jesus, causing heavenly rejoicing.
  • Sermons available on NBC YouTube page.

Possessing the Promise Campaign

  • Launch of the campaign on Easter Sunday with the first fruits offering.
  • Encouragement to participate via QR code for the next generation's benefit.

Sermon Highlight

  • Title: "The Empty Tomb of Triumph - He Has Risen"
  • Key message: Authenticity in faith over outward appearances.
  • Church as a place for healing and support, not judgment.

Praise and Worship Segment

  • Focus on God's worthiness and goodness.
  • Songs of praise and declaration of God's glory.
  • Themes of lifelong devotion and gratitude.

Prayer and Thanksgiving

  • Gratitude for God's continued blessings and intercession.
  • Prayer for church members' situations and ongoing support.

NBC Announcements

  • Upcoming marriage retreat in September 2025.
  • Bible studies and men's huddle upcoming events.
  • Job opening for a front office receptionist.
  • NBC orientation and community service volunteer opportunities.

Pastor's Address

  • Personal welcome to first-time in-person and virtual attendees.
  • Reflection on successful Easter services and upcoming plans.
  • Encouragement for congregation involvement and sacrificial giving.

Sermon: "Just Do It - The Power of Personal Purpose"

Key Points

  1. Purpose and Authority

    • Importance of discovering and fulfilling God's purpose.
    • Jesus’ resurrection as validation of his supreme authority.
  2. Christian Strategic Assignment

    • The great commission to make disciples of all nations.
    • Emphasis on discipleship over mere conversion.
  3. Comforting Sacred Assurance

    • Promise of Jesus' perpetual presence until the end of the age.
    • Encouragement to overcome doubt and fear by drawing closer to Jesus.
  4. Challenge to Believers

    • Live as disciples, not just church attendees.
    • Engage in purposeful living and evangelism.

Invitation and Closing Prayer

  • Call for new believers to accept Christ and join NBC.
  • Prayer for rededication and commitment.
  • Assurance of God's transformative work in believers' lives.

Post-Service Encouragement

  • Recap of sermon highlights and call to disciple others.
  • Invitations to upcoming men's huddle and Bible studies.
  • Encouragement for virtual congregation to connect and engage.

Closing Remarks

  • Reminder of NBC's mission and the promise of new beginnings with every sunrise.
  • Gratitude for participation and anticipation for future services.