New Life Covenant Church

Dr. Brian Simmons slows us down and looks at how Jesus forms disciples—not through demand, but through presence, love, and shared life. It reflects on how real formation begins by being with Jesus, letting relationship shape the heart over time.

What do we do when Jesus doesn’t meet our expectations? In this message, we follow moments of doubt, disappointment, and devotion from Matthew 11–12 and Luke 7, discovering how Jesus responds with compassion, gentleness, and invitation. During our second service, Melissa Hoppock reminded us that Jesus meets us honestly where we are—offering rest for weary souls and peace for hearts longing to be r...

For our first service, we take a closer look at what it means to move from simply following Jesus to being shaped by Him. In Matthew 10, we see how Jesus invites people beyond the crowd and into a way of life formed by His authority and presence. This message reflects on how trust is built through response, and how discipleship takes shape not all at once, but over time.

Who is Jesus—and what does it mean to truly respond to Him? Pastor Derek Pawelek walks through Gospel encounters where forgiveness comes before healing and grace meets unlikely people, inviting listeners to examine how they see Jesus and how that shapes their faith. 

As the Jesus Journey continues, this message walks us through the Sermon on the Mount and the life Jesus invites us into. Pastor Tim reflects on prayer, trust, and forgiveness, calling us to pay attention to the motives shaping our lives. 

This message continues the Jesus Journey through Matthew 6 and 7, focusing on prayer, trust, forgiveness, and seeking God’s Kingdom above all else. Pastor Tim reflects on what it looks like to live free from worry and fully aligned with the Father’s heart.

We continue the Jesus Journey by slowing down and paying attention to the early moments of Jesus’ ministry. In this message, Jason Cho reflects on what it means to truly see Jesus, respond to His invitation, and follow Him with faith. As the story unfolds through the Gospels, we’re invited to consider what we may need to leave behind in order to step more fully into life with Him.

Dr. Kevin Hoppock reflects on the formative years of Jesus and the process that comes before calling. A timely reminder that preparation, repentance, and identity shape us long before we feel ready to step into what God has prepared.  

In this week’s message, we walk through the birth story of Jesus and the announcement that changed everything: He is for everyone, everywhere. From shepherds to scholars to a king who nearly missed his invitation, we see how intentionally God draws people into His story—and how He’s still doing it now. What space are you making for Jesus on this journey?

This week, we started our five-month journey through the life of Jesus. From the stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary, we see how God partners with prayer, chooses the unlikely, and invites us into a deeper, clearer understanding of who He is. This message calls us to engage the Gospels with intentionality — to read, listen, and walk in community as we rediscover identity, purpose, and the gr...

Pastor Tim invites us to rediscover thanksgiving as the doorway into God’s presence. Through Psalm 100 and the story of the one who returned in Luke 17, we’re reminded that gratitude realigns the heart and draws us close again. This is the week to return — with thanksgiving on our lips and His presence at the center.  

In this episode with Steve Backlund, we talk joy, mindset, laughter, and choosing faith over fear. If you’ve been carrying heaviness, this conversation will breathe life back into you. You can choose joy—even in the middle of the battle.

In this week’s message, Pastor Tim walks through Peter’s step onto the water and what actually shifted in that moment. The storm doesn’t quiet, the conditions don’t improve, and yet Peter moves because his attention is on Jesus. When his focus slips, he begins to sink—but Jesus responds immediately, not to the fear in the boat, but to the faith that reached for Him.

In this message from the Blueprint series, Pastor Tim speaks on the spiritual realities that shape every believer’s journey. Spiritual warfare is not a distant concept but a present call to stand firm in faith and peace. This teaching invites listeners to recognize the purpose in pressure, to guard their joy, and to align their hearts with the victory Christ has already won.

This Sunday, Alex Swainsbury shared nine biblical principles for Kingdom stewardship—showing how finances, when surrendered to God, become instruments of worship and impact. Discover how to align your money, mindset, and mission with Heaven’s design.

Pastor Tim shares how faith becomes the blueprint that builds our lives. When we place our expectation on God — not on people or circumstances — our faith produces joy, strength, and lasting victory. This message calls us to believe again and walk boldly in what He’s promised.

God is doing a new thing. In this message, Pastor Tim shares how the Word becomes the legend for the blueprints of our lives — revealing how we’re meant to build with Him and with one another. We’re not called to repeat what’s been done before, but to carry His presence into a new design. His plan is simple: communion with Him and community with each other. Together we win by walking out the bluep...

Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s an anchor. 💥 On this Choose Joy Podcast episode, Andy sits down with Hailey Braun (Bethel, Redding) to talk about breaking the fear of man, living surrendered to the Holy Spirit, navigating prophetic words, and a powerful ministry moment you can receive right where you are.

God is giving fresh blueprints for our lives—specific direction for families, churches, and cities. In this message, Pastor Tim reminds us that following Jesus means counting the cost, surrendering self-made plans, and trusting the Holy Spirit to lead us step by step. Like Noah, we’re invited to build with God’s grace, not man’s approval, and to walk in the detailed plans He’s revealing for this s...

We are living in defining moments—personally, nationally, and spiritually. In this message, Pastor Tim calls us to see beyond politics, division, and the noise of the crowd, and to fix our eyes on Jesus. From Stephen’s bold faith in Acts to the early church’s courage in persecution, we learn that even in uncertainty God is moving, His Word is advancing, and His joy is filling the city. This is a c...

What if the path to joy isn't found in having all the answers, but in asking better questions? Discover how curiosity—not certainty—might be your greatest untapped resource for experiencing deep, lasting joy regardless of circumstances. When was the last time you asked God, 'What do you know about this situation that I don't know yet?' Your negative thoughts might actually be invitations to discov...

Pastor Jason Cho shares a powerful message on love, covenant, and returning to our first love in Christ. Using the story of his own marriage and the symbolism of a wedding ring, He challenges us to examine whether we’re settling for convenience or living in the fullness of surrender Jesus deserves. Drawing from Revelation 2 and Ephesians 5, this sermon calls us to remember, repent, and return—to r...

In this message, Pastor Tim reminds us that we are living temples of the Holy Spirit—carriers of God’s presence every day, not just on Sundays. From Ephesians 4, he unpacks the fivefold ministry gifts and how they stir vision, unity, passion, and a love for God’s Word. Through stories of missionaries, prophetic words, and city outreach, this message calls us from comfort to activation—where miracl...

In this prophetic message, Dr. Brian Simmons releases a prophetic word for the church, calling believers to step into a new season of Faith, Favor, Fire, and Fragrance. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and vision for revival, he reminds us to dream bigger, trust God’s promises, and believe that nothing is impossible with Him.

True joy, distinct from temporary happiness, emerges from a deep understanding of our identity as God's adopted children and our relationship with Jesus Christ. While happiness depends on external circumstances, biblical joy remains constant even during life's challenges, flowing from the knowledge of God's perfect love and acceptance. Maintaining joy requires intentional choices, including surren...