New Life Christian Fellowship Jacksonville Sermon of the Week

What keeps a society from veering down a slippery slope of confusion and chaos? In this timely message, Pastor Paul Zink II reflects on America’s unique foundation and the vital spiritual guardrails required to preserve true freedom. Sharing the hilariously bizarre but true story of Larry Walters—who fulfilled his 20-year dream of flying by tying 45 weather balloons to a lawn chair—Pastor Paul rem...

Are you fighting a battle that feels absolutely relentless right now? If you are experiencing a heavy spirit, family tension, or unexpected warfare, it might not be because you've done something wrong—it's likely because you've done something right. The enemy always targets your destiny, but the exact same anointing that attracts the spiritual attack is the very authority God has given you to defe...

In a culture that frequently pushes against traditional manhood and labels masculinity as inherently toxic, what does it actually mean to be a father according to God's design? In this powerful, funny, and deeply candid Father's Day message, we dive into the vital necessity of the father's voice in the home and in society. Opening with a few raw "man stories"—ranging from a bloodthirsty seven-year...

Are we settling for a philosophical, theoretical version of Christianity, or are we walking in the active power of God? In this riveting message, part of our ongoing series "The Summer of His Presence," Pastor Paul Zink II addresses a growing concern within the Western Church: the slow slide away from the supernatural aspects of El Shaddai. Sharing an eye-opening indictment from underground Chines...

Are you treating God like a cosmic vending machine, or do you truly desire His presence? In this powerful message kicking off our summer series, "The Summer of His Presence," Pastor Paul Zink II dives deep into Psalm 27:4 to unpack King David's ultimate cry: "One thing have I desired of the Lord, and that will I seek..." David was a king who had experienced it all—wealth, fame, status, giant-slayi...

Are you facing a major life decision and desperately need to know what God is saying? We live in an incredibly loud world where the constant noise of culture, media, and our own anxiety can drown out the divine direction we need most. In fact, wanting to hear God's voice more clearly is the number one prayer request pastors receive. In this insightful message—building on the foundation that the Ho...

Are you just standing in the river of salvation, or are you letting the river completely overtake and overflow your life? In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Jeremy Henderson unpacks the true person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit. Diving into the foundational theology of the Trinity, Pastor Jeremy reminds us that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or a ghost to be fe...

Are you living your faith out in the real world, or are you just watching from the stands? In this powerful episode, Pastor Paul II challenges us to evaluate how we truly engage with our faith. It is easy to understand life and ministry by theory alone, or solely by what we read online. However, real spiritual growth and kingdom impact don't happen on the sidelines. The glory belongs to the one wh...

We’ve all been there—waiting for a contractor who never shows up, a friend who forgets to call, or a "guarantee" that ends up being anything but. In this episode, Pastor Paul Zink II tackles the frustration of human unreliability and pivots to the one source of absolute certainty: the promises of God. Drawing from the life of Abraham and the history of Israel, this message explores how God’s chara...

In this special Mother’s Day message from May 10, 2026, Pastor Wendy Zink uses the classic nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" to explore the profound spiritual parallels between motherhood and our relationship with the Good Shepherd. She reflects on how Mary’s lamb followed her everywhere because of the safety, provision, and love she provided—qualities that mirror both a mother’s heart and Go...

In this powerful message, Pastor Jeremy Henderson dives into the spiritual realities that believers face every day. While we navigate a world that is increasingly negative toward followers of Jesus, we are also contending with a subtle, invisible enemy and our own disordered desires. Drawing from the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, Pastor Jeremy identifies these three primary enemies of the soul: th...

In this transformative message, Pastor Paul Zink II calls believers out of comfortable Christianity and into a mission-focused life. He emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is not for settlers, but for those ready to take ground from the enemy. Key Insights from the Message: The Harbor Analogy: Ships were never built to stay in the harbor, and Christians weren't saved just to stay in church. What Ma...

In this powerful Good News sermon, Pastor Paul Zink II preaches that the kingdom of God is not the argument for a theory, but the announcement of a person: Jesus Christ. From the road to Emmaus to the empty tomb, this message shows how the risen Jesus still draws near, opens the Scriptures, and makes hearts burn again with living hope. This sermon also confronts the temptation to live by analytics...

In this powerful Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Paul Zink II shares 12 reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Old Testament prophecy and the empty tomb to eyewitness accounts, transformed disciples, and lives still being changed today. This Easter sermon proclaims that Jesus is alive, miracles still happen, and the same resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead...

In this Palm Sunday message from the GOOD NEWS series, Pastor Paul Zink II shows how the life, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus caused His name to spread like wildfire across the world. From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the prophecies of Psalm 118 and Zechariah 9 being fulfilled, this sermon highlights why Jesus is not just a good teacher or a shepherd—He is the King, the suffer...

In this energetic and hope-filled message from the Good News Series, Senior Associate Pastor Jeremy Henderson dives into one of the most dramatic miracles in the Gospels—the healing of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof in Capernaum (Mark 2). Rooted in the miracle-rich city of Capernaum, Pastor Jeremy unpacks two powerful truths: God meets us at our limit, and God's intervention sometimes...

What do you do when what you have just isn't enough? In this message from our Good News series, Pastor Jeremy Henderson dives into one of the most remarkable miracles in all four Gospels — the Feeding of the 5,000 — and unpacks what it reveals about who Jesus is and what He can do with the little you have to offer. Drawing from Mark 6:30–44, Pastor Jeremy brings the story of Jesus feeding a crowd...

Who do YOU say Jesus is? That's the question at the heart of this powerful message from Pastor Paul Zink II, part of our ongoing Good News series. Drawing from Matthew 16:13–18, Pastor Paul unpacks one of the most defining moments in Jesus' ministry — when He stood at Caesarea Philippi, a site steeped in pagan worship known as the Gates of Hell, and asked His disciples: "Who do men say that I am?"...

In this powerful opening message of "The Good News" series—leading up to Easter and Resurrection Weekend—Pastor Paul Zink II takes us to the Jordan River where one of the most earth-shattering moments in history took place: the baptism of Jesus. Discover why Jesus, the sinless Son of God, chose to be baptized, what the Voice from Heaven declaring "This is my Son, whom I love" really means, and why...

In “God Is King: Broken in Babylon,” Pastor Paul Zink II unpacks what it means to stand for God in a culture that looks more like Babylon than Israel. Drawing from Judges, Daniel, Jeremiah 29, and the story of the Azusa Street revival, he challenges believers not to hide from a dark world but to shine the light of Jesus in it—praying for our city, resisting compromise, and trusting God to work mir...

What are your customs, routines, and habits really producing in your life? When you boil it all down, you're a product of the habits you create. This powerful message challenges you to reorder your priorities—putting God's Word, His presence, quiet time, and prayer first so you can bear lasting fruit. Don't waste time on what doesn't matter; refocus on family, marriage, health, work, and your call...

In this powerful message, Pastor Paul Zink II unpacks what it really means to “lose your mind” and be transformed by the renewing of your mind in Christ. Using the example of Thomas Jefferson’s attempt to cut miracles out of the Bible, Pastor Paul warns against a powerless gospel and reminds us that Christianity is not just good morals—it is resurrection life through the power of the Holy Spirit....

In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Paul Zink II of New Life Jacksonville confronts the brevity of life and the weight of eternity. Reflecting on personal loss and global events, Pastor Paul challenges believers to awaken to the urgency of the hour. He unpacks Scripture revealing that life is "just a vapor," urging listeners to anchor their lives in the eternal reality of Christ's return a...

In this heartfelt and deeply personal message, Pastors Thomas and Rachel Zink call the church back to the feet of Jesus—back to the place of intimacy, surrender, and devotion. Drawing from Hebrews 4, Philippians 2, and the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, they remind us that Jesus is not a distant God. He is the High Priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses, the Servant King who emptied Hims...

In this urgent and passionate message, Pastor Paul Zink II sounds a prophetic alarm to the church: we are living in the last of the last days, and it’s time to raise the standard of truth. From Matthew 24 to Daniel’s vision of advancing knowledge, Pastor Paul lays out biblical signs pointing to the soon return of Christ—wars, deception, global unrest, and a world moving toward a cashless society....