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In this message from Isaiah 9, Pastor Thomas takes a down-to-earth look at where hope and peace really come from. He connects everyday life stress, family struggles, and even Halloween decorations to the deeper truth that light still breaks through the dark. Drawing on the famous passage “a child will be born, a son will be given,” he explains how lasting hope grows inside us, changes the way we see the world, and leads to real joy and peace. If you’ve been feeling the weight of the world lately, this episode is an invitation to breathe, believe again, and let light rise in the places that feel dim.

In this message, Jacob Shiner gets real about what it means to have a faith that actually lasts — not the kind that looks good on Sunday but falls apart on Monday. Drawing from Colossians 2, he explores why so many of us live distracted, lukewarm lives and what it takes to grow deep spiritual roots that hold steady when the world shakes. Through stories from his own life, raw honesty, and practical insight, Jacob challenges listeners to stop living on autopilot and start living with purpose, conviction, and depth.

In this sermon, Pastor Thomas reflects on Isaiah 8 and how God uses families as signs of hope and purpose in the midst of cultural and spiritual chaos. Through personal stories and biblical insight, he explores the weight of spiritual authority in the home, the significance of names, and the impact of generational choices. This message is a call to stand firm, lead with faith, and recognize that even in uncertain times, God is present and working through us, especially through our families.#FaithAndFamily #Isaiah8 #GenerationalLegacy #BiblicalWisdom #BreakTheCycle

In this week’s message from Isaiah 7, Pastor Thomas explores what it means to trust God when the plan doesn’t make sense. King Ahaz faced enemies closing in and fear shaking his people, but God’s message was simple: “Stand firm in your faith.” In the middle of chaos, God gave a strange sign—a promise that a virgin would give birth to a son called Emmanuel, God with us. Centuries later, that promise would point to Jesus. Through the story, Pastor Thomas reminds us that God is still at work even when the map looks foggy, when the world feels divided, and when life doesn’t go to plan. This message is about faith, hope, and learning to trust that God’s bigger story is unfolding—even when we can’t see it yet.

In this week’s message from Isaiah 6, Pastor Thomas Eng unpacks Isaiah’s powerful vision of God’s throne room and the prophet’s response: “Here I am, send me.” We’re reminded that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called. Sometimes the mission looks hard, unnoticed, or fruitless, but God is looking for people willing to go, serve, and plant seeds of faith even when the results aren’t immediate. From scrubbing toilets to sharing a cup of cold water, no act of obedience is too small when it’s done for Him.

In this episode, Pastor Thomas looks at Isaiah 5 and God’s warning to His people through the story of a vineyard that produced wild, worthless grapes. It’s a picture of what happens when people turn away from what’s right and start calling evil good and good evil. This message is both sobering and hopeful: sobering because God takes evil seriously, but hopeful because He shows us how to overcome it. Instead of being shaped by a world that confuses truth and darkness, we’re called to live with clarity, conviction, and love—overcoming evil with good.

In this message from the Journey Through Isaiah series, Pastor Thomas explores the often-misunderstood topic of judgment. Drawing from Isaiah 3, he explains the difference between God’s judgment in the Old Testament—directed at a nation—and in the New Testament, where God deals with individuals through discipline, not condemnation. Pastor Thomas shares personal stories, including a father-daughter lesson on grace, to illustrate how God’s discipline always carries a purpose: to correct, teach, and draw us closer to Him. This sermon challenges us to see judgment not as punishment, but as a loving invitation to walk in humility, holiness, and trust in God alone.

Pastor Thomas Eng examines Isaiah 4 verse-by-verse to show how God’s “covering” is not a promise of a trouble-free life but a supernatural protection of the soul — a canopy of glory, branches that shelter one another, and a cleansing by the Word. He ties the Old Testament imagery (cloud by day, fire by night, the Branch) to New Testament realities — Christ as our rock and the church as the vine — and offers practical implications for prayer, family, and faithful living.

This sermon explores the incredible power of words—both the ones spoken over us and the ones we speak. Drawing from Scripture and real-life stories, we’ll discover how encouragement fuels the abundant life, how careless vows and negative labels can trap us, and how Jesus came to set us free. Learn how to replace lies with God’s truth, call out His glory in others, and live with the confidence of hearing the Father say, “You are my beloved child; in you I am well pleased.”

In this message from Isaiah 2, Pastor Thomas unpacks the call to humility in a world driven by pride and self-promotion. He reminds us that true transformation doesn’t come from self-help or building our own kingdoms, but from surrendering to Christ. Exploring both the daily walk of faith and the radical moments of breakthrough, this sermon challenges us to lay down our idols, resist the pull of pride, and place our confidence in Jesus alone.

This sermon takes a fresh look at Isaiah 1, exposing the emptiness of religion without heart, the weight of sin, and the incredible hope of God’s grace. If you’ve ever felt stuck in guilt, weary from trying to be ‘good enough,’ or longing for real freedom, these messages will point you to the God who washes us white as snow and invites us into life-changing relationship with Him.

In this testimony, Logan shares his journey of faith—from childhood Bible stories to seasons of doubt, from anxiety and fear of storms to the peace he found in Christ. Through camp experiences, mentorship, and ultimately baptism, he discovered the God who calms every storm and gives purpose beyond fear. This is a story of God’s faithfulness, hope, and grace in a young man’s life.

What was Jesus’s greatest concern right before His death? Surprisingly, it wasn’t His own suffering – it was you. Discover how His passionate prayer in John 17 reveals His deep love for His followers and learn how to reflect His glory in your daily life. ✨ #Faith #SpiritualGrowth Sermon Notes: https://www.ngccfm.ca/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Discussion-Guide-2023-03-23.pdf Blog Post: https://www.ngccfm.ca/2025-03-23-the-prayer-that-changed-everything/

Discover the power of spiritual preparation to help you find joy in life's challenges. Learn practical steps for preparing your heart through prayer, fasting, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This message explores how to navigate both the good and the bad while maintaining faith and finding purpose.

What if the very things you're trying to hide are preventing your breakthrough? God already knows everything about you - and loves you completely. Ready to experience the freedom of living without secrets? 🙏✨ #AuthenticFaith #SpiritualFreedom Sermon Notes: https://www.ngccfm.ca/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-09-Sermon-Notes.pdf Blog Post: https://www.ngccfm.ca/2025-03-09-the-secret-life-you-cant-hide-from-god/