The New Life Community Church Podcast

Refocus (pt3) | Tear Down The Idols

In the Bible, we read of King Asa’s strong and unwavering commitment to removing idols and turning the hearts of the people back to worshiping the one true God. In this enlightening message, we learn valuable life lessons from Asa’s notable successes as well as his significant failures, providing us with insights that are relevant to our own lives today.

 

Recorded: Sunday, January 19, 2025

Refocus (pt2) | Cry Out

The only person who can truly heal spiritual blindness is Jesus. Unfortunately, many individuals remain unaware of their own blindness, while those who do recognize the confusion, pain, and disillusionment in their lives often seek healing from other sources that ultimately fall short. Let us not shy away from earnestly crying out to Jesus for help. Just like Bartimaeus, let our faith serve as the powerful catalyst for our healing, guiding us to align ourselves with God's will.

 

Recorded: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Refocus (pt1) | Take The Land

Taking the land, as exemplified by Joshua in the Bible, is a call to action rooted in faith, courage, and commitment. To "take the land" today means to step into the call God has placed on your life, embracing the purpose that He has prepared for you.  The spiritual journey ahead will not be obstacle-free.  You will encounter giants and distractions, but God will empower you to rise above them if you persevere with courage and humility.

Should've, Could've, Would've

As we approach a New Year, we may find ourselves focused on regret, obsessing about the way things could have gone and the lives we could have lived.  Carrying regret can hinder our ability to effectively manager our current lives.  Instead of allowing regret to weight us down, what if it were able to be redeemed? Instead of suppressing the reality of our past, let's surrender to God and boldly pursue His call on our lives.

 

Recorded: Sunday, December 29, 2024

Make Room (pt4) | For The New

Why do we have no room for Jesus in our lives? Maybe we don’t recognize who Jesus is and the significance of His presence. Maybe we crowd our lives with a multitude of other things, filling our time and minds with distractions that take priority over our spiritual journey.  Maybe we feel like we have made too many mistakes and done too many things wrong to deserve His love and grace.  No matter the reason, we need to make room for Jesus.

 

Recorded: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Make Room (pt3) | Forever

The essence of Christianity is not merely about receiving gifts—but about cultivating a profound, personal relationship with God, who truly embodies generosity and love. At Christmas, we often make room for Jesus in our hearts and lives, but we limit this to just the seasonal celebration. However, God desires not just a temporary or part-time relationship, but one that lasts throughout the entire year, nurturing our connection with Him in all seasons of life.

Make Room (pt2) | For Others

Even when there are numerous obstacles and challenges standing in the way of bringing others to Jesus, we must strive to live with an unwavering and unstoppable faith. It is essential to never give up on our mission. Never stop seeking opportunities to share His love and message. Instead, we should continually make room to reach those who need Him most.

 

Recorded: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Make Room (pt1) | For Jesus

It's the most wonderful time of the year...and the busiest! While most of us will successfully "make room" for Christmas this December, the bigger question is if we will "make room" for Jesus. As we navigate the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, how can we tether our hearts to and celebrations to Jesus. In this message we are challenged to engage in a practice that has centered Christians at Christmastime for hundreds of years.

Dining With Jesus (pt4) | Eucharist

Remember, the invitation to the table in the Kingdom of God is open to all, but it's up to you to decide whether to embrace the love and grace offered. It's a personal choice that can lead to a meaningful relationship and ongoing communion with God.

Dining With Jesus (pt3) | Awkward

Jesus, known for his love of dining with people, often turned these meals into opportunities for deeper connections and teaching moments. One such instance occurred during a dinner with Pharisee Simon, where we are reminded that there are only two types of people - forgiven and unforgiven.  If you have experienced forgiveness you will be filled with gratitude and love.  If you haven't, it's not too late to call on the name of the Lord.