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The New Covenant

2819 Church • Nov 10, 2025 • 52 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Arik Hayes explores the beauty and gravity of the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ in Matthew 26 and John 6. He reminds us that unlike fragile earthly contracts, God's covenant is backed by His flawless integrity and secured through Jesus' substitutionary sacrifice. Believers are called to place their total trust in Christ, clinging to Him alone through life's fears and looking forward with hope to the ultimate communion feast in His kingdom.

Themes

The New CovenantSubstitutionary AtonementTrust and FaithfulnessCommunion and Lord's SupperEternal SecurityPerseverance through Fear

Key Points

1.
When entering into a covenant, we must evaluate the integrity and dependability of the one making the agreement with us.
2.
Proximity to spiritual things or calling oneself a follower does not automatically mean one genuinely believes in Jesus.
3.
Jesus is the Living Bread who promises that all whom the Father draws will be safely kept and raised up on the last day.
4.
Financial pressure and fear often expose secret places in our hearts where we struggle to trust God's promises.
5.
God can use painful betrayals or 'Judas' moments in our lives to redirect us away from distractions and into His true purpose.
6.
The New Covenant was sealed by Jesus' substitutionary atonement, paying the price for our sin and making us one with God.
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When facing life's hardships, believers must not choose a 'Plan B' because only Jesus possesses the words of eternal life.
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The Lord's Supper points forward to a glorious future day when all believers will partake of the vine together with Jesus in His Father's kingdom.

Sermon Moments

“Pastor Arik's personal testimony about leaving a corporate career, facing business betrayal, and experiencing intense fear before God brought him on staff at church.”

“The analogy of holding a 'Tinder profile' open while married to Christ, reflecting how people secretly seek security in the world instead of relying fully on Jesus.”

“The Judas illustration: 'The Judas in your life can redirect you where you may have been distracted to get you where He wants you to be.'”

“The Nepal rope bridge metaphor: clinging tightly to a raggedy bridge because you know you cannot fly, illustrating how desperate and tight our hold on Christ ought to be.”

“Reciting the traditional hymn 'I Know It Was the Blood' to emphasize the deep, soul-saving power of Jesus' sacrifice.”

“The country expression 'nose wide open' used to describe a heart so deeply in love with Christ that it longs to stay nestled close to His Word.”

“Looking forward to partaking of the cup directly with Jesus at the wedding feast of the Lamb in the kingdom of God.”

This Week

Identify any areas of financial anxiety or fear in your life and surrender them to God in prayer this week.

Examine your heart to ensure your faith is rooted in genuine trust in Jesus rather than mere church attendance or outward routine.

Mediate on John 6:35-40 whenever doubts arise about your spiritual security in Christ.

Reframe recent betrayals or setbacks, asking God how He might be using them to redirect your life toward His call.

Spend time thanking Jesus for His substitutionary atonement on the cross, which canceled your sin and reconciled you to God.

Choose to stay committed to Christ during trials rather than seeking temporary 'Plan B' solutions in the world.

Approach Communion with renewed reverence, remembering both Christ's broken body and the future feast awaiting believers in heaven.

Remember This

Jesus established the New Covenant through His substitutionary sacrifice on the cross, securing our salvation forever and calling us to place our complete, undivided trust in Him.

A Challenge for You

Do not give up eternal security for temporary relief on earth; put away your 'Plan B' and cleave fully to the covenant-keeping God who promises to raise you up on the last day.

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