In this message, Pastor Trey shares a vision for the type of church New City Church is supposed to be.
A church that is here for good.
What if at the heart of the Christian life is learning to be truly present?
In this vision message to begin the year, we explore God’s invitation to become people of presence—people who are present with God, with ourselves, and with others. Drawing from John 1:10–14, we reflect on Jesus as the Word made flesh, the God who chose to dwell among us in love and faithfulness.
This sermon speaks to the deep human longing for belonging, meaning, and home—and reminds us that God meets us not where we wish we were, but right here. As the church, we are called to be living temples: places where heaven meets earth, and where others encounter hope, healing, and new life.
In a world shaped by distraction, isolation, and hurry, this message invites us into a slower, truer way of life—one marked by repentance, attentiveness, community, and mission.
Here for good. Becoming people of presence—for the good of our neighbors and the glory of God.