New Life Fellowship Manipal

Contrary to popular belief, life isn't a mystery. Not every answer is given to us our hands, but we have the perfect guidebook to lead us to our destination. And it will test us in our obedience until it's time for promises to unfold. Sometimes we make wrong choices, which leads us astray from where we should be going. It takes patience and obedience to see God's perfect will unravel in our lives....

Trials aren't a happy place. But think of it this way... When you face one, know that it's going to make you better. The Devil doesn't have much he can drag you down with when you realise it's the same lies he uses to trap you. So instead of trying to work things out on your own, trust that the process is God's way to prepare you for a position He has kept for you. Find out more in the latest inst...

The feeling of messing up time and again gathers guilt in us. The beauty of God's saving grace is that He will forgive you and welcome you in, no matter how many times it takes. Porn and other sex-related addictions are not easy to get rid of. But when you make the active choice to repent, God will not shun you away.  Join us to hear more on the deception of porn in Week 4: Maintaining Purity...

When we disobey God, it opens a door for the Devil to work in our life. But what do we do? We're prone to sin! Here's what's comforting though... It's true we find it difficult to walk in 100% obedience to God. However, when we still choose to do so, come the time we sin, if we repent, God will forgive us. Find out more on how you can live the successful dream God has given you in week 3 "Being Fa...

Many who have great callings have seen great falls because their character didn't match their calling. God doesn't want that to happen to us. He convicts us to remind us that the plan is still on, but there are things we have to change in our lives for it to come to pass. This is way different from what the Devil does. He will go on to condemn you saying you don't deserve great plans because you m...

It would be so much easier if we knew what our purpose was in life, wouldn't it? Here's the good news! Just as how we can go ask a map maker any questions about the maps he makes, we have access to God who has given us this life. God gives us dreams not for us to brag about them but to reach positions where we can extend His hand of compassion to others. What do we do with the dreams God has for u...

Let's be honest, there is nothing as good as a relationship where you can be open to someone. Real relationships always start with God. It takes courage to be in a real relationship because it rightfully demands much. So instead of living a relationship-driven by fear that keeps us on the defensive, let's begin with an honest start!  Tune into 'Real Relationships' by Pastor Mathew George.

"We learn by experience," they say... But there are memories we need to leave behind to move forward. It takes effort. It takes faith to say no to the past that can dominate our present. The same holds good for our future too. We get too caught up thinking about the future that we miss out on what the present can give us. Do you feel you are "Not Living In The Present"?  Tune in as we listen...

The beauty of faith is that it shifts our focus from what our situation demands to what God is capable of doing. Fasting and praying act like a reset button that clears the foggy view of uncertainty and confusion. It helps us refresh our relationship with God and obey Him not out of fear or routine but rather by love.  Tune in to listen to 'Awakening' by Dr Danny Simon.

New year resolutions and the phrase "New Year New Me" are trending at this time of the year. Changes begin when we take an active step towards transforming our situation. Do you feel like you're trapped in a prison? God can even use your very prison to change your lives and the ones around you. That sounds bizarre, doesn't it?  How can something as suppressing as a prison can make a huge diff...

Marriage is God's idea! It is a representation of commitment, communion and devotion. A perfect marriage is not when two people are in communion but three— the husband, wife and God Himself. It is blessed and led by God to fulfil greater plans that glorify Him and it in itself is a testament of what Godly love is. We wrap up this series by covering the aspect of why Marriage is not just a legal ce...

It wouldn't leave people deeply hurt when they are violated sexually if sex was just a physical activity. These scars remain as trauma and insecurities for a long time until a victim can find some closure. It isn't confined to being a sexual activity either. This is why people find themselves attached to a person they have been involved with sexually, even if it were to be a one-time thing. The wh...

There are all kinds of sex that we have heard about through culture. It's almost normal for people to lose their virginity at a young age and involve in hook-ups or one night stands. Being casual about sex can eventually hurt us. Indulging in porn will take away the stimulation and charm of having sex with one person in real life. So among all of these "kinds" of sex, what can actually be glorious...

We've often heard the phrase "all men are the same" and at the same time, we've heard some very demeaning titles people call women. Culture at times reduces a woman to terms like a bitch or a slut. And porn portrays them in the same light. To respect someone means to "assign" honour to them. Love does not dishonour anybody, instead, it honours them.  We are to honour women, just as we honour...

This is God's promise to us- we will never walk alone. God is the infinite source of living water that grants us peace and spiritual strength no matter what comes our way. The solution to our problems is to listen to what God has to speak to us in those times. Join us as we listen to "Be Faithful" by Dr Ajit Cherian

Struggle will be a common factor in every stage of our lives. Honouring God however, invites divine promotion. Knowing this makes one thing clear, we need to understand and carry the identity of we being the children of God. We cannot level up until we overcome our present challenges. How do we gear up to face them? Check out the message ' Tide Over Your Challenges' by Dr. Ajit Cherian that encour...

Growing up we’ve heard fairy tale stories on how they fell in love, married and lived happily ever after. Does that happen in real life? Is it possible? Are there things that I need to work on me that requires to have that perfect relationship? God established a perfect relationship with us through His Son Jesus Christ, can I do the same with the relationships that are there around me? Tune in as...

We are meant to have relationships with people but that can get tricky sometimes. Past experience and expectations can often affect us to the point of making a conscious choice to stay away from any human connection.  But does it happen that way? We will find ourselves longing for love if we remain isolated. As we look forward to having relationships with people, it also is necessary that we...

Weather apps normally help us predict the forecast depending on the climate. Is it possible to detect the forecast of what a relationship will look like based on the emotional climate present?  Relationships are among the most important things God has blessed us with. Our relationship with our parents, friends and family in many ways shape us. Our climate in each relationship changes with reg...

We have all played video games of some sort or at least know how they work. With each level up comes a new grade of difficulty we have to clear. It's pretty much the same with us climbing the ranks in life too. When God takes us to the next level of growth and learning, it comes with its own difficult set of brokenness. This doesn't make us weak but on the contrary, strengthens us to face what's a...

We cannot discern wisely when we're confused. Learning to submit to true authority helps us to think clearly. Often times we won't even understand the decisions of a leader. God hides the wisdom behind it on purpose to test our obedience. We are called to obey even while we can't make sense of our leader's decisions. Rest assured, the heart of our leader lies in God's hands. As we follow what they...

Submission is one of the most misunderstood subjects. Is obedience unconditional? What if I don’t agree with the leader? What if the leader makes wrong decisions? What if I am asked to do something wrong? Where do I draw the line? Obedience is external while the submission is internal. The key to God’s treasure house lies in submission. Not only the external action but the internal attitude matter...

The way we treat our leaders directly indicates how we look at God. When we honour authority that is ordained by Him, we reciprocate our honour to God as well. It doesn't matter if our leaders are in the wrong, we honour the position and not the person. It is not our place to judge our leaders. God, who placed them in that position will also deal with their wrongdoing.  Join us as we learn mo...

We all have a God-given purpose and often times the only people that stop us from achieving that is ourselves. Fear and insecurities keep us bound from moving forward. But it's our willingness to simply say yes to what God is asking us to do is that will take us forward and achieving all that God has asked us to do. Tune in and listen to 'Unstoppable' from Dr Danny Simon.

Ever heard of the story where a horse felt proud while he carried a king on his back and thought that everyone was bowing to him? It isn't to the horse that people were bowing but to the king he carried. I've always wondered why do we have an acknowledgement page at the start of every report or thesis? It's us who do most of the hard work, why then give a lot of prestige and honour to others, some...