New Frontiers Church (Portsmouth NH)

Episode Notes Depressed? Drifting? Running away? Know that you are not the only one. And you are not alone - God loves you and will not let you go. This is our seventh message on Elijah. From 1 Kings 19: 1-18, where it's the gentle whisper of God that draws a downcast Elijah out of his cave.

Episode Notes 1 Kings 18:41-46. In our sixth message on Elijah, we look at the inherent power of prayer, and why we should pray and not give up.

Episode Notes 1 Kings 18:22-40. In our fifth message on Elijah, we look at that epic showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal. A careful reading of the narrative reveals that it's not so much a battle between good and evil, but a merciful, loving God who relentlessly pursues his people, to turn our hearts back to him.

1 Kings 17:8-24. In this third message from the life of Elijah, Britanny looks at the story of Elijah and the widow, to help us trust God when going through a trial. Episode Notes

1 Kings 17:1 The first message in our series on Elijah. What do you do when the whole nation seems to be in the grip of darkness?

Episode Notes In this short message, Ian talks about what being a disciple of Jesus looks like in our church and how we are seeking to make disciples.

Episode Notes Matthew 7:13-27. Talk number 17 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this message we look at how Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by confronting his listeners with three images presented in pairs - 2 gates, 2 trees and 2 houses, each presenting two different outcomes.

Episode Notes Matthew 7: 1-5. Talk number 15 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus said we should not judge others. Does that mean we should just accept everyone for who they are and ignore their sin? What about correcting our brothers and sisters in Christ? In this message, Brittany helps us to deal with the log in our own eye so we can see more clearly the issues that Jesus was address...

Episode Notes Matthew 6: 25-34. Talk number 14 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We humans have hearts that naturally seek to be satisfied and are also easily bent toward anxiety. In this message we see how Jesus opens the book of creation to reassure us of the Father’s love and care, and how He wisely redirects us toward the only end worthy of our perpetually seeking hearts.

June 4th 2023 Celebration. Message for the New Frontiers Church bi-monthly gathering of congregations.

Episode Notes Matthew 6:19-24. Talk number 13 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. Charles Spurgeon called this passage, "A grand motive for keeping our desires above groveling objects". Have you found yourself fixated on "groveling objects", chasing after things that ultimately let you down or fail to deliver what you thought they promised? Join us as we examine the different way that Jesus...

Episode Notes Matthew 6: 16-18. Talk no.12 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. Do you know how to live, not for those who can see your face, but for the one who can see your heart? Do you long to see breakthrough in your own life or in the lives of others? Join us in this latest message and a call to fast.

Episode Notes Matthew 6: 5-15. Talk no.11 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We now come to the center and heart of the sermon - The Revolutionary Lord's Prayer.

Episode Notes Palm Sunday Celebration Message on April 2nd, 2023.

Episode Notes Matthew 6:1-4. Talk no.10 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We shouldn't blow our own trumpet, but in this message Ian highlights the amazing generosity of members and friends of New Frontiers Church towards the needy over the past two years. This message also looks at the issue of motives and rewards in giving to the needy.

Episode Notes Matthew 5:43-48. Talk no.9 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this next message we look at how love overpowers hate, and is the path to true flourishing.

Episode Notes Matthew 5:38-42. Talk no.8 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. How are we to respond to those who may wrong us and treat us unjustly? People tend to react either aggressively or passively. Either way evil seems to win. But is there another way?

Episode Notes Matthew 5:33-37. Talk no.7 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. Lies and deceit have become part of our cultural landscape. How can we stand out as a people of integrity and honesty so that others will trust our word.

Episode Notes Matthew 5:31-32. Talk No. 6 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this passage Jesus reacts strongly to a popular interpretation of the Law of Moses concerning the circumstances in which divorce is permitted. His response is blunt, and would likely have stunned his disciples and listeners. Why did Jesus reject divorce "for any cause" so vigorously?

Episode Notes Matthew 5:27-30. Talk no.5 in our series on the Sermon on the Mount. Can I lose my Salvation? Should I fear Hell? Is lust as bad as adultery? How can I win the battle? All these questions are addressed in today's message.

Episode Notes Matthew 5:21-26. Talk no.4 in our series on The Sermon on the Mount. In this message we explore the 'The Deeper Righteousness Concerning Murder and Anger', how God's intention is to make right what has been wrong, repairing relationships we have damaged.

Episode Notes Matthew 5:17-20. Talk no.3 in our series on The Sermon on the Mount. In this message we ask, how is it possible to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, when Jesus said our righteousness should surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, who were known for their strict adherence to the law.

Episode Notes Matthew 5:13-16. Talk no.2 in our series on The Sermon on the Mount. In this message we look at the two metaphors Jesus uses to describe the response of his disciples to His coming Kingdom. In his book, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, Jonathan Pennington says, "both the salt and light metaphors are communicating the same idea, that Jesus' disciples are now the heralds...