New Ground Church - Teachings

When You Have to Name the Thing (1 Kings 21) | Mike Lamson

Ever feel exhausted from speaking truth and watching nothing change? That's moral fatigue - and it's more common than you think. The ancient story of Naboth's vineyard shows how systems designed for justice can become weapons of oppression. But here's the question: What if your job isn't to fix everything, but simply to show up and name what's true? Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is speak truth without controlling the outcome. Links for teaching resources: https://www.newgroundchurch.org/resources Connect with us! https://www.newgroundchurch.org Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newgroundchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newgroundchurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newgroundMI TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/newgroundchurch

What Are You Doing Here? (1 Kings 19:3-18) | Mike Lamson

What if your exhaustion isn't a sign of failure but an invitation to experience God in a completely new way? When the prophet Elijah collapsed after his greatest victory, God's first response wasn't a pep talk - it was a nap. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is rest and trust that God isn't done with your story yet. Are you listening for His gentle whisper instead of waiting for the earthquake? Links for teaching resources: https://www.newgroundchurch.org/resources Connect with us! https://www.newgroundchurch.org Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newgroundchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newgroundchurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newgroundMI TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/newgroundchurch

The Crash No One Talks About (1 Kings 19:1-4) | Mike Lamson

Ever wonder why your biggest victories sometimes leave you feeling completely empty? The prophet Elijah defeated 850 false prophets in an epic showdown, then immediately ran for his life and begged God to let him die. God's response wasn't a pep talk - it was a prescription for rest. What if exhaustion isn't spiritual failure but simply being human? Maybe it's time to stop pushing through and start listening to what your soul actually needs. Links for teaching resources: https://www.newgroundchurch.org/resources Connect with us! https://www.newgroundchurch.org Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newgroundchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newgroundchurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newgroundMI TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/newgroundchurch

The Jar That Didn't Quit (1 Kings 17:1-16) | Mike Lamson

Exhausted from chasing enough? The prophet Elijah learned that God's provision doesn't overflow - but it never quits. What if the answer to your anxiety isn't getting more, but trusting God for just today? Sometimes the miracle isn't a full jar, but one that never reaches empty. Links for teaching resources: https://www.newgroundchurch.org/resources Connect with us! https://www.newgroundchurch.org Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newgroundchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newgroundchurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newgroundMI TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/newgroundchurch

He is Risen | Mike Lamson

The tomb is empty. The curtain is torn. But are you still waiting in the outer courts, wondering if you're good enough to approach God? The resurrection didn't just prove Jesus conquered death - it opened bold access to God's presence based on Christ's record, not yours. What would change if you truly believed the way is already open? Links for teaching resources: https://www.newgroundchurch.org/resources Connect with us! https://www.newgroundchurch.org Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newgroundchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newgroundchurch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newgroundMI TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/newgroundchurch