New Song Lincoln

08/10/2026

Dear New Song Family,

We hope this message finds you encouraged and walking closely with the Lord. This past Sunday we continued our series on the life of David, and the message carried a word that is both timely and deeply personal for many of us. Whether you were with us in person, watching online, or are just catching up now, we wanted to share a recap so these truths can continue to work in your heart throughout the week.

Summary: The sermon explored the moment David desired to build a temple for God, only to have God redirect that plan entirely. Rather than viewing God's redirection as a rejection, we discovered that when God says no, He is always positioning us for something greater than we could have imagined. Drawing from 2 Samuel 7 and 1 Chronicles 17, we examined how David responded to disappointment with praise and trust, and how that posture opened the door to one of the greatest covenant promises in all of Scripture. The message also called us to recognize the spiritual nature of the battles we face, to inquire of God before we move forward, and to make ourselves available as world changers, regardless of how unlikely that may feel.

Takeaways:

When God says no, He always has a better plan. David wanted to build God a house, but God wanted to build a house for David, a dynasty that would ultimately lead to Jesus Christ Himself. A closed door is not the end of the story; it is often the beginning of something far greater.
When God says no, start looking for where He is saying yes. Rather than settling into frustration or discouragement, we are called to watch expectantly for the better thing God is unfolding. His plans, as described in Ephesians 3:20, are able to accomplish infinitely more than we could ask or imagine.
Praise is a weapon and a declaration of trust. The example of Jehoshaphat sending singers ahead of the army, drawn from 2 Chronicles 20, reminds us that the battles we face are first won in the spiritual realm. When we praise God in the middle of uncertainty, we set the table for the supernatural to occur. Faith has a voice, and we are called to declare His promises before we see them fulfilled.
As we move forward together, we want to encourage you to bring your unanswered questions, your blocked doors, and your unmet expectations before the Lord in prayer. Do not settle for a good idea when God's best is still available. Inquire of Him, trust His redirection, and stay open to the possibility that He is calling you to something greater than you have yet allowed yourself to consider. God is commissioning world changers in this season, and that includes you.

We are grateful for each of you and we are believing with you for breakthrough, healing, and the fullness of what God has promised.

In His Service,

Pastor Lane Olson

07/31/2026

This is going to be an exciting weekend, 2 special events at New Song. Saturday, August 1st from 5 - 8 p.m. we are having a youth hangout. Join us for pizza, popcorn, fun, games, movies, and prizes, it will be a GREAT night. For more information email [email protected]. Sunday, August 2nd at 10 a.m. Pastor Eddie Echevarria (missionary to Argentina) will be with us and we are believing God for a mighty move.

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

This is going to be a great evening if you would like more information you can send an email to [email protected] or call 916-644-2977

07/28/2026

Subject: The Importance of Reverencing the Presence of God

Dear New Song Family,

What a powerful time we had together this past Sunday. If you were with us, we hope you left encouraged and carrying something fresh from the Lord. If you missed it, here is a recap of what God spoke to us through His Word.

Summary: The sermon explored the story of David's journey to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem, drawing from 2 Samuel 6 and 2 Chronicles 13. Through this account, we examined what it truly means to reverence the presence of God -- not just in our church gatherings, but in every area of our daily lives. The sermon challenged us to move beyond loving what God does for us and into a deeper place of loving God for who He is. True worship, we were reminded, is not measured by the songs we sing or the rituals we observe, but by the posture of our hearts and our willingness to honor His presence above all else.

Takeaways:

Reverence for God's presence is not optional. David learned a costly lesson when the Ark was transported on a cart rather than carried by the priests as God commanded. Spiritual blindness causes us to substitute good ideas for God ideas, and to go through the motions of worship without truly honoring the One we are worshiping. We must ask God to help us approach His presence with clean hands and a pure heart.

God's presence brings blessing. When the Ark rested in the home of Obed-Edom, the Lord blessed his entire household. In the same way, when we genuinely welcome and honor the presence of God in our homes, our families, and our personal lives, that presence produces fruit. Nothing is more valuable than having God's presence over everything we hold dear.

Wholehearted worship requires setting aside our self-consciousness. David laid aside his royal robes and danced before the Lord with all his might, choosing obedience and devotion over dignity and the opinions of others. We were challenged to stop letting fear of what others think keep us from fully engaging in worship. Singing, lifting our hands, clapping, and expressing joy before the Lord are acts of obedience, and God honors that obedience with His presence.

As you head into this week, we encourage you to carve out time to seek the Lord not just for what He can do for you, but simply for who He is. Come to Him expecting an encounter. Let your prayer life move beyond a list of requests and into a place of genuine praise and seeking His face. There is always more of God available to those who hunger for it.

With gratitude and anticipation for what God is doing among us,

Pastor Lane Olson

07/08/2026

We are excited to be able to have guest missionary Shannell Hsuch from Asia Pacific with us tonight at 7:00 p.m., we hope you can join us.

06/24/2026

We are excited to be able to Celebrate America this Sunday, June 28th at 10 a.m. Please join us.

06/12/2026

We would love to have you join us.