New Life Fellowship NYC

As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, we encounter Jesus’ challenging words about the true cost of following him. In this passage, Jesus calls his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him—a Messiah whose power is revealed not through domination, but through sacrifice. Together, we explore what it means to lose our lives for his sake and discover the life th...

This second week of Lent, we continued our series through the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Peter’s pivotal confession in Mark 8 and the intense conversation that followed. We learn what it means to follow Jesus with the concerns of God in mind rather than our own. Scripture Referenced: Mark 8:27-33

As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark during this Lenten season, we reflect on Jesus’ powerful teaching about what truly makes a person right with God. In a world focused on outward actions and appearances, Jesus directs our attention inward and toward the condition of our hands and our hearts. Scripture Referenced: Mark 7:1-23

Ash Wednesday 2026 at New Life Fellowship

We continue our Gospel of Mark series by discovering how our perspective shapes the way we interpret life’s challenges. As the winds rise and the exhausted disciples struggle forward, Jesus meets them with a powerful invitation to see through the eyes of faith, an invitation that still calls to us today. Scripture Referenced: Mark 6:45-56

We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark with a powerful, multilayered story of two people urgently seeking Jesus’s help. As their stories intertwine, we’ll discover the kind of faith that truly gets Jesus’s attention—and what that means for our own walk with Him. Scripture Referenced: Mark 5:21-43

Jesus invites all of his followers to participate in his ministry. We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, as we reflect on what it means to be ready, get ready, and stay ready as we join Jesus in his work in our lives. Scripture Referenced: Mark 6:7-13

This message explores one of the most powerful metaphors of the Kingdom of God—the mustard seed. Through Jesus’s teachings on this tiny seed, we’ll discover how God works in mighty ways in our lives, often starting in the smallest and most unexpected places. Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:30-32

We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark by sitting with one of the most familiar and beloved stories in the Gospels. In it, we are invited to consider the storms we face in our own lives, personally, relationally, and as a community. Through this passage, we are gently reminded of the comforting and sometimes surprising presence of Jesus with us in every storm. Scripture Referenced: Mar...

On this first Sunday of 2026, we continue our Gospel of Mark Series by turning to a passage of Scripture that helps us lay a strong foundation for a fruitful spiritual year. Together, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and reflect on what the four soils reveal about our hearts and our lives of faith. Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:1-9

As we return this Sunday to our Gospel of Mark series, we hear again Jesus’ call to his disciples. Jesus became like us so that we might become like him. In Mark 3, Jesus calls his followers first to be with him and then to be sent out in his authority. As we prepare to begin a new year, hear Christ’s call to every follower: come, dwell in his presence, and go in the power he provides. Scripture R...

On this fourth week of Advent, we reflect on what it truly means to behold. We explore a familiar passage of Scripture that invites us to slow down, pay attention, and focus on what matters most. Scripture Referenced: John 1:29

We continue our Advent sermon series, “Waiting for Jesus,” by turning from the theme of Peacemaking to the theme of Rejoicing. In a season filled with both celebration and struggle, where can we find joy that truly lasts? We will explore the angel’s announcement of “good news of great joy” and see how Jesus, our saving King, invites us into a joy that changes our lives. Discover how to receive and...

We continue our Advent sermon series, “Waiting for Jesus,” by turning from the theme of Waiting to the theme of Peacemaking. Advent invites us to reflect on Christ as the Prince of Peace and to prepare our hearts for his coming. We’ll explore how Matthew 5 calls us to embody God’s peace in tangible, restorative ways. Jesus’ words remind us that peacemaking is not passive but an active expression o...

This message marks the beginning of our four-week Advent series, "Waiting For Jesus." As we turn to Psalm 130, we reflect on what it means to be a people who wait on the Lord with hope and expectancy. Like the watchman longing for the first light of dawn, we’ll consider how God shapes us in the waiting and invites us to trust His unfailing promises. Scripture Referenced: Psalm 130

During our Thanksgiving service, Pastor Rich shared a message on gratitude, and New Lifers shared stories of gratitude and hope. Scripture Referenced: Mark 5:18-20

What does it mean to make room for something new? This message explores Jesus’ teaching on wine and new wineskins in the Gospel of Mark, and how God invites us into a life of renewal and fresh possibilities. Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:18-22

This message continues our series through the Gospel of Mark. We explore a story where Jesus finds Himself among people of questionable reputation. Yet this scene is far more than a moment of social tension—it is deeply theological, revealing the heart of God’s kingdom and what life looks like when grace welcomes sinners to the table. Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:13-17

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark. This message explores how the kingdom of God draws near through the forgiveness that Jesus offers. Scripture Referenced: Mark 2:1-12

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark as we explore Jesus as the Healer. Mark offers us a vivid snapshot of just twenty-four hours in the life of Jesus. In this brief yet beautiful account of His healing ministry, we discover profound truths about how to bring our own areas of brokenness before Him. This passage reveals what characterizes healing in the kingdom of God and how both heal...

We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark as we explore what it truly means to follow Jesus—and to fish with Him. At the heart of this message is the call to discipleship. Together, we’ll look at two key aspects of what it means to live in genuine relationship with Jesus. Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:16-20

What is the Kingdom of God, and why does it matter for our everyday lives? This message explores one of Jesus’ central teachings in the Gospels—the good news that the Kingdom is near. Together, we’ll discover what this means for us today and how God calls us to live in response to it. Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:14-15

This message continues our journey through the Gospel of Mark with the story of Jesus’ baptism, a moment where His true identity is revealed more clearly. As we see who Jesus is, we begin to see ourselves differently. What does it mean for your life that Jesus is called the Beloved—and how might His identity reshape your own? Scripture Referenced: Mark 1:9-13

This message marks the beginning of a 5-month journey through the Gospel of Mark. Mark wastes no time confronting us with the reality of Jesus—the Messiah who calls us to follow Him with our whole lives. We launch the series with two pressing questions: What makes Jesus distinct? and What does it mean to prepare the way for Him? These are not just questions to ponder, but a call to live differentl...