New Life Church Teesside Podcast

Sunday evening 22/03/26

Because He Chose | Pastor Luke Taylor | The Road To Easter As we begin the journey toward Easter, this powerful message from Pastor Luke Taylor challenges one of the most common modern misunderstandings of the cross: Jesus was not a victim—He chose the cross. In “Because He Chose,” we explore Luke 9:51 and the moment Jesus “set His face toward Jerusalem.” This sermon unpacks the truth that Christ’...

Sunday evening sermon 15/03/26

The Faith Of Hannah - Lisa Lazell What can the story of Hannah in the Bible teach us about faith, prayer, and trusting God in difficult seasons? In this powerful message, Lisa explores the story of Hannah from First Book of Samuel and reveals how God works through our deepest pain to bring transformation, purpose, and peace. Hannah came to God carrying grief, longing, and unanswered prayers—but sh...

Sunday evening sermon

What if God really knows everything about you — and still loves you completely? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Luke Taylor explores the life-changing truth of Psalm 139: that God sees you fully, knows you deeply, and loves you unconditionally. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, rejected, ashamed, or unworthy of love, this message is a reminder that the God who knows you best is the One who loves...

In this powerful message from the Ignition: The Church Unleashed series, Pastor Cliff Henderson unpacks the life-changing miracle in Acts 3 — where Peter declares, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” This sermon explores the authority of the name of Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and what it means for the Church today to live unleashed and Spirit-filled. 🔥 Discover:...

Sunday evening 22/02/26

In this powerful message, Pastor Luke Taylor continues the Ignition: The Church Unleashed series with a sermon titled “The New Community.” Preaching from Acts 2:41–47, Pastor Luke explores not just why we are baptised — but what we are baptised into. When 3,000 people were baptised on the Day of Pentecost, they weren’t simply making a personal decision — they were being added to a Spirit-filled, g...

Sunday evening meeting

What really happened on the Day of Pentecost—and why does it still matter today? In Part 2 of Ignition: The Church Unleashed, Pastor Luke Taylor walks through Acts 2:1–21, unpacking the moment the Holy Spirit was poured out and the church was born. This message explores how Pentecost marked a permanent shift in God’s relationship with His people—from God dwelling in a temple to God dwelling in peo...

Sunday evening 08/02/26

What does it mean to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? In this powerful kickoff to our new series “Ignition: The Church Unleashed”, Pastor Luke Taylor dives into Acts 1:1–11, exploring the moment where Jesus commissions His followers—not with fear, but with fire. 📖 Discover how the early church began not in strength, but in surrender, availability, and a promise of power. Learn how Acts is not jus...

In this powerful and passionate message, David Russon shares a word from Isaiah 54 calling the church to a radical mindset shift - from barrenness to fruitfulness, from mourning to dancing, from disappointment to expectation. Drawing from both Scripture and real-life testimony, this sermon challenges believers to step into a season of spiritual growth, revival, and renewed passion. 🕊️ Key themes i...

Anxiety is one of the most common human struggles — but what does the Bible say about it? In another part of the Praying Together series, James McIntosh dives deep into Philippians 4:4–8, the most highlighted passage on Kindle Bibles, to uncover God’s antidote to anxiety. In this powerful and encouraging message, you’ll explore: • 💭 The battleground of the mind and why our thoughts matter • 💡 Th...

Sunday evening - 11/01/26

What does the Bible actually say about animals, food, and conscience? In this episode of Chat PLT, Pastor Luke Taylor responds to an honest and heartfelt question about animal welfare, vegetarianism, guilt, and Christian freedom. Rather than offering simple answers, this conversation explores the biblical tensions around creation, stewardship, conscience, and grace. We look at: • God’s original de...

Are you ready to believe that God can move in your region? In this powerful and passionate message, Pastor Chris Parker brings a heartfelt word titled “Praying for Teesside.” Rooted in Acts 1:8, this sermon challenges us to see beyond our limitations and believe that God can and will move across Teesside and the nation. 📖 Key themes include: - The power of prayer and fasting - Stepping out in rad...

In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Luke Taylor kicks off our new series “Praying Together” by exploring the spiritual significance of united prayer through the lens of Exodus 17, where Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ arms during battle. This sermon reminds us that the real victories in life, ministry, and spiritual warfare are not won by effort—but by prayer. As we step into a new year, Past...

In this episode of Chat PLT, Pastor Luke digs into the surprising history, symbolism, and spiritual meaning behind one of the world’s most recognisable Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree. From ancient winter festivals to Victorian innovation… from evergreen hope to gospel symbolism… we explore where the Christmas tree really came from, what it doesn’t mean, and how Christians can engage with...

Are you burning for God — or just going through the motions? In this powerful and practical message, Pastor Luke Taylor unpacks 2 Timothy 1:6, reminding us to “fan into flame the gift of God” and reignite the fire of faith in our hearts. 👉 In Part 2 of the Fire & Steel series, Pastor Luke explores: - What it really means to have a faith on fire - How God lights the flame — but we must keep it...

You’ve heard the claim every December: “Christmas is just a pagan holiday Christians borrowed!”But is that actually true? In this episode of CHAT PLT, Pastor Luke dives deep into the history behind December 25th, exploring where the date really came from and whether early Christians were copying pagan festivals—or doing something very different. We’ll look at:✨ The popular claims about pagan orig...

Are you walking with God—or just going through the motions? In this powerful and soul-stirring sermon, David Parry explores what it truly means to walk with God, drawing from the life of Enoch in Genesis 5 and Hebrews 11. While generations lived and died, Enoch walked with God—and was taken, not tasting death. Why? Because his life pleased God. Through this message, you’ll discover: - What it mean...

In this powerful and eye-opening message, Emilia Taylor invites us into a thought-provoking thought-experiment: If the enemy truly wanted to derail your walk with God, what would he do? With honesty, humour, and Scripture-rooted clarity, Emilia exposes four key strategies the enemy uses against believers—attacking our identity, sowing division in our relationships, overwhelming us with busyness or...

In this powerful and deeply personal sermon, Yvonne Kendrick asks the eternal question: “Who am I?” — and answers it not through worldly labels, but through the eyes of God. Drawing from real-life testimony, loss, calling, and joy, Yvonne shares how she came to understand her true identity as: ✅ Treasured by God ✅ Chosen for a purpose ✅ Protected by His power ✅ Loved beyond measure ✅ Forgiven...