New Life Church Sermons

Psalm 27 reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear but the presence of confidence in God. David begins with bold declarations of trust, proclaiming that the Lord is his light, salvation, and stronghold even while surrounded by enemies. At the center of the psalm is David's greatest desire: not simply deliverance from trouble, but deeper fellowship with God. As the psalm progresses, D...

Because Christ has conquered death, our labor in the Lord is never in vain (1 Cor. 15:58). In chapter 16, Paul shows what that resurrection-shaped life looks like in practice: living generously, working together for the advance of the gospel, recognizing and walking through open doors, persevering through opposition, and honoring faithful servants. Rather than treating ministry as the work of a fe...

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul argues that the resurrection of Jesus is not merely a doctrine to believe but a reality that changes everything. Because Christ was truly raised from the dead, believers can have confidence that death does not have the final word. The resurrection transforms how we live today, fueling bold faith, joyful obedience, and abundant life in Christ. The certainty of Christ'...

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul teaches that love is the defining mark of Christian maturity and the foundation of every spiritual gift and ministry. He reminds believers that impressive abilities, knowledge, and acts of sacrifice are meaningless without genuine love. Biblical love is not merely an emotion but a Christ-centered commitment expressed through patience, kindness, humility, forgiveness, and...

In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul teaches that spiritual gifts are meant to build up the church, not draw attention to individuals. He emphasizes that gathered worship should be marked by both the presence of the Spirit and the clear proclamation of God's truth. Because God desires His people to be strengthened and transformed, everything done in worship should be understandable, edifying, and orderl...

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds the church that spiritual gifts are given by the same Spirit for the common good of the body. Every believer has been uniquely gifted by God, but no single person possesses every gift needed for the church to thrive. Because of this, we are called to depend on one another rather than compete with or compare ourselves to others. The church becomes healthy and effec...

In 1 Cor. 11, Paul addresses 2 culturally charged issues in Corinth: head coverings and conduct at the Lord's Supper. The early church was learning how to live out their newfound Christian liberties in a culture where certain practices carried deep social meaning. Paul's concern was not preserving traditions for their own sake, but ensuring that nothing distracted from the Gospel. He tou...

In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul uses Israel's wilderness failures to warn the Corinthians against idolatry and divided allegiance. Despite God's provision, Israel fell into sin through apathy, grumbling, testing God, embodied sin, and warped will - a slow drift away from spiritual formation. The ancient Corinthians faced competing forces that challenged their union with God: sex, health, and e...

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul shows a radical willingness to surrender his personal rights if it means more people can hear and respond to the gospel. Rather than demanding comfort, status, or freedom, he chooses sacrifice for the sake of mission. Paul stays completely anchored to the truth of Jesus while remaining flexible in how he connects with different people — becoming “all things to all people”...

In 1 Corinthians 8, and again in the latter part of chapter 10, Paul addresses how believers should handle areas of Christian freedom, particularly when their choices affect others. He warns that knowledge alone can lead to pride, but love is what truly builds up the community of faith. Not all believers share the same understanding or maturity, and exercising freedom without care can wound their...

In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul teaches that both singleness and marriage are gifts from God, each with unique purpose and dignity. Singleness is not a lesser or “JV” version of the Christian life, but a powerful calling that allows for undivided devotion to the Lord. Marriage, likewise, is a sacred gift that reflects the covenant love between Christ and His church. Rather than elevating one over the oth...

In this passage, Paul challenges the Corinthian believers to reject the idea that what they do with their bodies is disconnected from their spiritual health. He teaches that believers are united with Christ, meaning their physical actions carry spiritual significance. Sexual sin is uniquely serious because it involves the body in a way that contradicts that union. Instead of viewing the body as th...

In Matthew 1:18–25, we see that God does not leave the identity of His Son up for interpretation – He names Him. The angel announces two names that reveal the heart of the gospel: Jesus, meaning “The Lord saves,” and Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” These names show us not only who Jesus is, but what He has come to do. Jesus came to save us from our sins, and He came to be with us. In a world wher...

This Easter, the apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 15 that the gospel is first a proclamation to be received, not advice to be achieved. He anchors our faith in real historical events, Jesus’ death for our sins, His burial, and His resurrection according to the Scriptures. Paul then points to compelling proof, highlighting numerous eyewitnesses whose lives were forever changed by encounteri...

​​In 1 Corinthians 5, the apostle Paul confronts a shocking case of sexual immorality that the Corinthian church had tolerated and even become proud of. The passage reminds us that sin distorts God’s design, destroys lives, and spreads like yeast through the entire church family. Rather than ignoring or celebrating sin, Paul calls the church to respond with broken-hearted sorrow, challenges them t...

In the fourth chapter of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he reminds them that Christian leaders are not celebrities but servants of Christ and stewards of what belongs to God. Our calling is not to build our own reputation but to faithfully manage the message, mission, and resources God has entrusted to us. Faithfulness matters more than applause because ultimately it is the Lord who evaluates o...

In chapter 3 of his letter to the church in Corinth, Paul confronts the church’s spiritual immaturity, which had produced jealousy, division, and loyalty to human leaders rather than Christ. He reminds them that pastors and leaders are only servants, while God alone produces spiritual growth. Because Jesus Christ is the only true foundation of the church, believers must be careful how they build t...

Paul continues addressing a divided church by showing that the message that creates unity is the very message the world calls foolish. The “word of the cross” divides humanity into two groups—those who are perishing and those who are being saved—and it exposes the limits of human wisdom. God purposely saves in a way that kills boasting: He chooses the weak, the low, and the unimpressive so that al...

The apostle Paul launches into this corrective but hopeful letter by reminding the Corinthian church that their primary identity is not in their favorite leader, their gifts, or their preferences, but in Jesus Christ. They are called, sanctified, and held together by Him. Paul begins with gratitude, thanking God for the grace already at work among them, which reframes how we see a messy church. In...

This week we wrap up the Formed for More series by focusing on what it means to live sent as true disciples of Jesus. We were reminded that from the very beginning Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and then sends them to help others do the same. Being a disciple means seeing ourselves as missionaries wherever God has placed us and wherever He chooses to send us. We explored how Jesus empow...

This weekend, we looked back and celebrated all God has done over the past year in and through the life of our church family. We also began looking ahead to everything He’s calling us into during the next season. As we reflect on Jesus feeding the 5,000, we’re reminded that God delights to work through people who are willing to play their part in the story He’s writing in the world. Often, it’s on...

This week we saw that serving is at the heart of following Jesus. We were confronted with how easily comfort, busyness, or fear can keep us from stepping into a life of service to Jesus. God has entrusted every one of us with time to give, talent to use, and treasure to invest for His purposes. Serving isn’t about doing everything, but faithfully doing something with what God has placed in our han...

This week we talked about how disciples are forged in community and why following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. The second pillar in our discipleship flywheel at New Life is: group. From the beginning God said it is not good for man to be alone, demonstrating that community and relationships are an essential part of His design for us. Scripture reminds us that iron sharpens iron and...