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What does it mean to put Jesus first in every area of your life? In this message, Pastor Matt Darby explores why Jesus must be preeminent in both our position and our devotion. We’re created to worship, but even good things can become rivals for our hearts. Discover why life works best when Jesus is first, how the gospel transforms our devotion, and what it means to surrender every rival to Him. Jesus is first, Jesus is best, and He deserves our all. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34Series: Jesus First — Week 1Speaker: Matt Darby Campus: GilmerDate preached: October 18th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube:https://youtu.be/TNKm-P_8Mxg

What does God want most from us? In this message, Pastor Peyton Coker explores why Jesus is unrivaled in His position and deserves our wholehearted devotion. Through Mark 12:29–34, discover what it means to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to surrender anything competing for first place in your life. Knowing the truth about Jesus isn’t enough—we must respond to Him with our whole hearts. Jesus isn’t just first on the list; He is the center around which everything revolves. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture:  Mark 12:29-34Series: Jesus First — Week 1Speaker: Peyton CokerCampus: KilgoreDate preached: October 18th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KAbPvEK_-4Y

Is anything competing with Jesus for first place in your life? In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz explores what it means for Jesus to be preeminent over everything and second to nothing. Discover how the gospel fuels wholehearted devotion to God and inspires us to love others and live on mission. As we continue the Seek One journey, we’re challenged to surrender every area of our lives to Jesus, recognizing that He loved us first and deserves our all. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 Series: Jesus First - Week 1Speaker: Todd KaunitzCampus: LongviewDate preached: October 18th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NZT5dbV9ob4

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? In the final message of the Man the Wall series, Pastor Matt Darby challenges us to move beyond admiring Jesus and fully surrender our lives to Him.In Luke 9:18–25, Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Our answer changes everything. Following Jesus means denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and choosing obedience over our own desires.So, what now? Whether it’s trusting Jesus for salvation, taking the step of baptism, or surrendering an area of disobedience, God is calling us to take our next step toward Him. It’s time to stop living for ourselves and start living fully surrendered to Jesus. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: Luke 9:18-25Series: Man the Wall — Week 4Speaker: Matt Darby Campus: GilmerDate preached: October 11th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AX6mRBmGAbE

Everyone stands for something—but are we willing to stand for Jesus? In this message from Matthew 16:24–26, Pastor Peyton Coker of NBBC Kilgore challenges us to consider what it truly means to follow Christ. Standing for Jesus requires more than words; it requires full surrender.Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. Through this powerful passage, we’re reminded that following Jesus means laying down our own desires, choosing His will over ours, and living with an eternal perspective. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.”Join us as we discover what it means to stand firm in our faith, surrender fully to Christ, and live boldly for the One who gave everything for us. The question isn’t whether we’ll stand for something, but whether we’ll stand for Jesus. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture:  Matthew 16:24–26Series: Man the Wall — Week 4Speaker: Peyton CokerCampus: KilgoreDate preached: October 11th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/slGHUsHAL54

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? In this message, Pastor Todd Kaunitz challenges men to move beyond surface-level faith and surrender every area of their lives to Jesus. Through Matthew 16:21–28, we discover that following Jesus means denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and trusting His plan above our own. As we close the Man the Wall series, we are challenged to surrender to Jesus for salvation, take a public step of faith through baptism, and repent of anything keeping us from standing firmly for Him. You will never stand fully for Jesus until you have first surrendered fully to Him. Are you all in? New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: Matt. 16:21-28Series: Man the Wall — Week 4Speaker: Todd KaunitzCampus: LongviewDate preached: October 11th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n4uCG43liHs

In this episode, Todd Taunitz examines the fall of King David in 2 Samuel 11 and the devastating consequences that followed when a warrior king stepped away from his responsibility to “man the wall.” Todd unpacks four lessons from David’s failure: the danger of abdicating responsibility, ignoring blind spots, living in isolation, and concealing sin. Through David’s story and Psalm 51, we’re reminded that spiritual battles are fought over generations—and that protecting your family begins with protecting your own heart. This powerful message challenges men to embrace accountability, walk in the light, confront their weaknesses, and experience the freedom and restoration that come through genuine repentance.  New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5 Series: Man the Wall — Week 3 Speaker: Todd Kaunitz Campus: Longview Date preached: October 4th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ber0CSGp9_4

In 2 Samuel 11, we see how David’s unchecked temptation, isolation, and failure to protect his heart led to devastating consequences. Pastor Peyton Coker challenges men to take responsibility, confront their blind spots, reject isolation, and pursue holiness. It’s time to man the wall, fortify your life, and protect what God has entrusted to you. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5 Series: Man the Wall — Week 3 Speaker: Peyton Coker Campus: KilgoreDate preached: October 4th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GoSLKqR5s3Y

What happens when a strong man stops guarding his heart? In 2 Samuel 11, we see how David’s compromise led to devastating consequences—and how easily small compromises can become destructive patterns. Pastor Matt Darby challenges men to fortify their lives by taking responsibility, confronting blind spots, staying connected to godly men, and refusing to hide sin. Because protecting your home and family starts with protecting your own heart. David’s story is also a reminder that failure doesn’t have to be the end. Through confession and repentance, there is a path to forgiveness, restoration, and freedom. Man the Wall. Restore. Fight. Protect. Stand. New Beginnings exists to be a people connecting people to Jesus and His ever-restoring work where we live, work, and play. Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5 Series: Man the Wall — Week 3 Speaker: Matt Darby Campus: Gilmer Date preached: October 4th, 2026 Website: https://www.nbbctx.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbbctxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbbc_tx/ Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V8fSS6kJnsw

September 27th | Man the Wall | 1 Peter 5:6–11 In week two of Man the Wall, Pastor Payton reminds men that the Christian life is a battle—and we have an enemy who is actively looking for opportunities to destroy what God has entrusted to us. Watch the video version on YouTube : https://youtu.be/KpcWeblJcWE

September 27th | Man the Wall | 1 Peter 5:6–11 God has entrusted something to you—and He’s given you permission to fight for it. In this message from 1 Peter 5:6–11, Pastor Matt Darby calls men to recognize the spiritual battle happening around them and take their place at the wall. The enemy is prowling, looking for an opportunity to destroy your faith, family, marriage, children, and legacy. But we don’t fight alone. We need God’s power, God’s people, and God’s presence. Humble yourself. Stand firm. Resist the enemy. And fight for what God has entrusted to you. It’s time to man the wall. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pqPKQydvbeg

September 27th | Man the Wall | 1 Peter 5:6–11 In week two of Man the Wall, Pastor Todd Kaunitz reminds men that the Christian life is a battle—and we have an enemy who is actively looking for opportunities to destroy what God has entrusted to us. From 1 Peter 5:6–11, Pastor Todd challenges men to be sober-minded, watchful, and ready to fight. But fighting well doesn’t begin with trying harder. It begins with humility, surrender, and dependence on God. Discover the three things every man needs to fight well: God’s power, God’s people, and God’s presence. The battle is real, but so is God’s grace. He promises to restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us. Men, will you fight? The fight doesn’t start with standing—it starts with kneeling. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fbuyOYDY5s4

September 20th | Man the Wall | Gen 2:7-3:15 What does it mean to be a man according to God’s design? In the first message of the Man the Wall series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz takes us back to Genesis 2–3 to uncover God’s original design for manhood, how sin distorted it, and how Jesus restores what was broken. God gives Adam—and every man—a Creator to know, a calling to fulfill, a command to obey, a companion to love, and ultimately a Christ to restore. Biblical manhood isn’t about being the toughest or strongest. It’s about being faithful, taking responsibility, serving others, protecting what God has entrusted to you, and living for something bigger than yourself. Men, the call is simple: Take your position. Stand watch. Live for Christ. Man the wall.

September 20th | Man the Wall | Gen 1-3 What makes a man? In this sermon from Genesis 1–3, Pastor Peyton Coker explores God’s design for biblical manhood and the call for men to faithfully stand in the places God has entrusted to them. Through five pillars, we see that a man needs: • A Creator to know • A Calling to fulfill • A Command to obey • A Companion to love • A Christ to restore Biblical manhood isn’t about simply trying harder or becoming a “better man.” It’s about surrendering to Christ and becoming a new man in Him. Man the Wall. Stand faithfully. Love sacrificially. Work diligently. Lead humbly. And above all, know and follow Jesus.

September 20th | Man the Wall | Genesis 2:5–9 and 15–25 What does it mean to be the man God created you to be? In this opening message of the new Man the Wall series, Pastor Matt Darby calls men back to God’s original design for biblical manhood. The goal isn’t to reinvent manhood or shame men for where they’ve fallen short—it’s to restore what sin has damaged, distracted, and distorted. Walking through Genesis 2:5–9 and 15–25, Pastor Matt shows us four things God gave man from the beginning: a Creator to know, a calling to fulfill, a command to obey, and a companion to love. Biblical manhood isn’t ultimately about power, status, or control. It’s about knowing Jesus, taking responsibility, cultivating and protecting what God has entrusted to us, living under His authority, and learning to love others sacrificially. But Genesis 3 reveals how sin distorted God’s design. The good news is that restoration doesn’t begin with trying harder—it begins by looking to Jesus. Where Adam failed, Jesus obeyed. Where Adam hid from God, Jesus brings us to God. Where Adam brought death, Jesus brings life. Men, you can be the man God created you to be. In Christ, what has been broken can be restored. Join Pastor Matt Darby for this powerful first message in Man the Wall: Restoring Manhood.