New Life Church Sermons

Jesus doesn’t just send us on mission​ – He goes with us on mission. In Matthew 28, Jesus promises His followers that He will be with them always, to the very end of the age . That means we never go alone, whether we’re facing hardship, uncertainty, or cultural opposition. His Spirit is our ever-present helper​ – guiding, empowering, and sustaining us as we make disciples and live out our faith​ i...

In the Great Commission, Jesus’ last words to His disciples before He ascended, He makes clear the nature of the task. Far from being a new thought, Jesus’ call to make disciples of all nations was firmly rooted in the Old Testament Scriptures, and is just as relevant to us in 2025. There is an extraordinary amount of work to be done to finish the mission, but we can see God working in extraordina...

In the Great Commission, Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. Before sending His followers to make disciples, He establishes His absolute kingship—He is not only Savior, but King over all creation. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates this authority through His teaching, His command over nature and the spiritual realm, and His victory over sin and d...

This week we focus on what it means to become like Jesus. Paul reminds us in Romans 12 that transformation comes as we offer our lives fully to God and allow our minds to be renewed by His Spirit. Becoming like Jesus is not just about gaining head knowledge, expecting instant change, or striving alone - it’s a lifelong process of surrender and formation within the community of God’s people. We gro...

This week we look at what it means to belong to the family of God. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds us that the church is like a body - many different parts, each with a unique role, but all connected and dependent on one another. Belonging to Christ means we are never alone; we are placed into a community where our presence and participation matter. Together, we grow more like Jesus as we worshi...

This week we explore the foundation of the Christian life: believing in Jesus and learning to be with Him daily. Faith begins with trusting Jesus as our Savior and Lord, but it grows as we spend time in His presence through prayer, Scripture, and other ancient spiritual practices. Belief is not less than intellectual ascent, but it’s always more. Believing in Jesus means trusting in Him and learni...

The last section of this letter reminds us that the Christian life is lived in the middle of a spiritual battle. Paul makes it clear that we have a real enemy who schemes against God’s people and seeks to steal, kill and destroy everything good and godly in our lives. But we are not left defenseless; God has given us spiritual armor so that we can stand firm in His strength. Each piece of armor po...

Ephesians 6:1–9 reminds us that the gospel shapes every relationship in our lives, starting at home and extending into our work. Paul calls children to obey and honor their parents, which brings blessing and reflects trust in God’s good design. Parents, in turn, are commanded not to provoke or discourage their kids, but to lovingly guide them toward Christ and nurture faith in their hearts. The pa...

This section of Ephesians offers a profound picture of how marriage reflects the gospel. Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the Church: intentionally, sacrificially, and relentlessly. Wives are called to follow their husbands’ loving leadership with respect and trust, as the Church follows Christ. This passage isn’t about power or control, but about gospel-shaped roles that re...

This section of Ephesians offers a profound picture of how marriage reflects the gospel. Paul calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the Church: intentionally, sacrificially, and relentlessly. Wives are called to follow their husbands’ loving leadership with respect and trust, as the Church follows Christ. This passage isn’t about power or control, but about gospel-shaped roles that re...

This section of Ephesians calls believers to live distinctively as followers of Christ by walking in love, light, and wisdom. We're urged to imitate God by loving others sacrificially, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us. As children of light, we are to reject the darkness of sin and instead live lives marked by truth, righteousness, and goodness. Walking in wisdom means living...

Moses encounters God who reveals himself as the I AM. In this passage we will learn who God is and how he works for his people and ultimately see how God accomplishes his perfect work for us in Christ

In this passage, Paul urges believers to stop living like those separated from God, with darkened minds and hardened hearts. Instead, we are called to put off our old, sinful behaviors and put on a new way of life that reflects Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf. He emphasizes five distinct ways we must do this: speaking truthfully instead of lying, putting off anger, working hard instead of stealin...

Ephesians 4:1–16 calls the church to live in a way that reflects our calling in Christ, marked by gentleness, patience, and love for one another. Paul urges believers to pursue unity, grounded in one Spirit, one faith, and the one Lord we all share. This unity isn’t about uniformity—it’s about being connected as one body while each person activates their unique spiritual gifts for the good of the...

Ephesians 3:14–21 is a powerful prayer where Paul intercedes for believers to be strengthened by the Spirit and rooted in Christ’s love. He prays that they would grasp the vastness of God’s love—a love that surpasses knowledge—and be filled with the fullness of God. This passage invites believers to move from head knowledge to heart transformation through deep intimacy with Christ. It reminds us t...

In this passage, Paul reflects on his unique calling to make known the mystery of the gospel—that through Christ, Gentiles now have full access to God as co-heirs in His family. He emphasizes that this mystery was hidden for generations but is now revealed through the Spirit and entrusted to the church. Paul’s imprisonment is not a defeat but part of God’s mission, showing that suffering can serve...

The second half of Ephesians 2 highlights the deep separation that once existed between Jews and Gentiles, and ultimately between humanity and God. Paul reminds Gentile believers that they were once outsiders—without hope, without God, and cut off from the promises. But through Jesus' death, the dividing wall of hostility has been torn down, bringing reconciliation and peace. Christ unites fo...

Ephesians 2:1–10 is considered by many theologians to be the single most significant passage in the Christian faith. It tells the story of our transformation in Christ. We were once spiritually dead, entangled in sin, and on our way to an eternity in hell. But God, full of mercy and love, stepped in and brought us to life through Jesus. This salvation isn’t something we earned—it’s a gift of grace...

Scripture : Ephesians 1:3-14; Matthew 28:18-20 The Trinity is perhaps the most foundational doctrine in the Christian faith, but many of us struggle to understand or embrace it. Is there anything we can actually know? Is it just about theological jargon or complicated math? And ultimately, does it matter? We’ll explore these questions and more as we dive into the Nature of God in our BASICS series...

Scripture : Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul gives thanks for the faith and love of the Ephesian believers and prays that the eyes of their hearts be enlightened so they can fully grasp the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power for those who believe. This power is the same that raised Christ from the dead and exalted Him above all authorit...

As followers of Jesus, we are filthy rich —not with money, but with the spiritual wealth God has given us​ in Christ. In Ephesians 1:1–14, Paul opens his letter by showing us that we’re rich in three powerful ways: our identity in Christ, our spiritual blessings, and our salvation.​ In these opening verses, Paul pours out praise for everything God has done for us in Christ. Before we ever did anyt...

We finish our journey through the “Hall of Faith” with a profound passage that highlights some essential truths about faith in the believer’s life. The reality is, faith empowers us to endure suffering and also gives us the power to taste great victory in life. Whether you’re in a season of victory, or walking through a hard season of suffering, faith in God makes all the difference. In the highs...

Hebrews 11:31 highlights the surprising faith of Rahab. Rahab was a gentile woman from enemy territory in Jericho, had grown up worshipping canaanite idols, and was a prostitute by trade. And yet, she placed her faith in God in such a bold way, that she risked her life to advance His purpose and plan in the world. She not only saved the life of her entire family by her faith, she would go on to be...