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Roger Williams 1/4/26 Roger Williams 1/4/26

January 4, 2026 - The Lord is a Fountain of Life (Psalm 36)

Pastor Roger Williams

We live in the generosity of God by treasuring him as a fountain of life.

Pastor Roger Williams

We live in the generosity of God by treasuring him as a fountain of life.

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Taylor Bradbury 12/29/25 Taylor Bradbury 12/29/25

December 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving this Christmas (Ephesians 5:15-21)

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

God’s giving deserves our thanksgiving.

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

God’s giving deserves our thanksgiving.

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Roger Williams 11/12/25 Roger Williams 11/12/25

November 9, 2025 - The Way of Lament (Psalm 13)

Pastor Roger Williams

Lament is a gift for genuine relationship with God as we are slowly moved from disorientation to reorientation.

Pastor Roger Williams

Lament is a gift for genuine relationship with God as we are slowly moved from disorientation to reorientation.

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Taylor Bradbury 4/22/25 Taylor Bradbury 4/22/25

April 20, 2025 - The Gospel According to Psalm 22 - Easter Sunday (Psalm 22:21-31)

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

The psalms are the words of Christ that He sings, and the psalms are our words that we sing in Him.

1. The truth of resurrection is foretold via the Son’s words in the Psalter.
2. The inauguration of resurrection is found in Christ’s empty tomb.
3. The fruit of resurrection is underway in all peoples coming to Christ

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

The psalms are the words of Christ that He sings, and the psalms are our words that we sing in Him.

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Roger Williams 4/22/25 Roger Williams 4/22/25

April 18, 2025 - Good Friday (Psalm 22:1-21)

Pastor Roger Williams

The gospel of Jesus confronts every other system of life, making defense necessary and good.

Why is apologia necessary?
How is wise apologia made?
What may be the result?

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Taylor Bradbury 1/8/25 Taylor Bradbury 1/8/25

January 5, 2025 - A Tale of Two Mistakes (Romans 7:14-8:14)

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

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Roger Williams 11/4/24 Roger Williams 11/4/24

November 3, 2024 - Calm in the Chaos (Psalm 131)

Pastor Roger Williams

Jesus offers internal calm cultivated in community.

Pastor Roger Williams

Jesus offers internal calm cultivated in community.

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Roger Williams 9/1/24 Roger Williams 9/1/24

September 1, 2024 - Rhythm of Work and Rest (Genesis 2:1-3)

Pastor Roger Williams

We have been created for a rhythm of work and rest that is being recaptured in Jesus.

Pastor Roger Williams

We have been created for a rhythm of work and rest that is being recaptured in Jesus.

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Taylor Bradbury 4/2/24 Taylor Bradbury 4/2/24

March 29, 2024 - Good Friday (various texts)

Good Friday: This was a hybrid service of readings, preaching, and singing layered together. Because the music is not mixed in the recording, it has been edited out.

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

Good Friday: This was a hybrid service of readings, preaching, and singing layered together. Because the music is not mixed in the recording, it has been edited out.

Taylor Bradbury 3/26/24 Taylor Bradbury 3/26/24

March 24, 2024 - Crying Rocks (Luke 19:28-44)

Jesus is the triumphant, life-giving King who offers peace, security, and forgiveness to al who follow him.

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

Jesus is the triumphant, life-giving King who offers peace, security, and forgiveness to al who follow him.

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Roger Williams 2/19/24 Roger Williams 2/19/24

February 18, 2024 - Rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 3:1-12)

Pastor Roger Williams

Joy in Christ by found by rejecting achieved righteousness and embracing received righteousness.

Pastor Roger Williams

Joy in Christ by found by rejecting achieved righteousness and embracing received righteousness.

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Taylor Bradbury 1/2/24 Taylor Bradbury 1/2/24

December 31, 2023 - The Necessity of Encouragement (Hebrews 3:12-14)

The authenticity of our relationship with Christ will be confirmed by our holding onto Christ.

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

The authenticity of our relationship with Christ will be confirmed by our holding onto Christ.

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Taylor Bradbury 10/9/23 Taylor Bradbury 10/9/23

October 8, 2023 - Lift Your Eyes (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

The Lord’s Supper is the covenant meal of God’s people in which we look back, look around, and look ahead.

Pastor Taylor Bradbury

The Lord’s Supper is the covenant meal of God’s people in which we look back, look around, and look ahead.

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Roger Williams 12/25/22 Roger Williams 12/25/22

December 25, 2022 - The Savior We Need (Isaiah 9:1-7)

Pastor Roger Williams

Jesus is the Savior we need, but not always the one we want (at first).

Pastor Roger Williams

Jesus is the Savior we need, but not always the one we want (at first).

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Roger Williams 8/28/22 Roger Williams 8/28/22

August 28, 2022 - The Sign of the Covenant (Romans 4 and various texts)

Pastor Roger Williams
This is a sermon on baptism and New City’s practice of baptizing professing believers in Christ who have not yet been baptized AND the children of believers. The was on the occasion of 11 baptisms - some by profession of faith and some by covenant inclusion. Since New City is a church incorporating various backgrounds, occasionally it is helpful to articulate our practice.

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Guest Speaker 5/22/22 Guest Speaker 5/22/22

May 22, 2022 - Answered Prayer (Psalm 116)

NOTE: The first 5 minutes is an audio of a video played before the sermon. Today’s special guest speaker is Hubert Nolan, Director of the Hope Center Indianapolis (www.hopecenterindy.org).

The Hope Center’s passion “is imparting hope and healing to every heart, with special emphasis on the healing of women overcoming sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and addictions.”