New Life Gillette Church Teachings

Are we really going to talk about money for four weeks? . In the kickoff to our new series, Life on Mission: Give Generously , CJ Ward explains why money is the most discussed topic in Scripture—and why it’s not about the church's budget, but your heart's freedom . In this message, you’ll discover: Why Resources Indicate Relationships: How your financial habits reveal your true priorities . The Sc...

Are you tired of chasing things that never seem to satisfy? . In this message, CJ Ward breaks down the final commandment in the Decalogue: "You shall not covet." . Far from being a rule about behavior, this is a diagnostic tool for our hearts . When we desire things we do not have, we lose contentment for the things we do have . In this video, you will learn: Why Coveting is Different: Why this is...

What does "You shall not bear false witness" actually mean? In Week 9 of our STONE series, Pastor CJ Ward explores the Ninth Commandment and shows why truth is essential for healthy relationships. This message unpacks how trust is built, why secrets destroy relationships, and how the Gospel calls us to live in truth. In this message you'll discover: Why trust is the foundation of healthy relations...

n Week 8 of our STONE series, Sawyer Poitra explores the Eighth Commandment and shows that stealing is more than taking something that isn't yours. It's a heart issue that affects our work, relationships, finances, and generosity. In this message you'll discover: Why integrity matters when no one is watching How Christians are called to work hard for God The connection between trust and generosity...

What does the Seventh Commandment actually teach about sex, marriage, faithfulness, and God's design? In Week 7 of our STONE series, Pastor CJ Ward unpacks Exodus 20:14 and explores why God's boundaries around sexuality exist—not to restrict us, but to protect something valuable. This message addresses: God's design for sexuality Marriage and faithfulness Sexual temptation and modern culture Shame...

What does "You shall not murder" really mean? In Week 6 of our STONE series, Pastor Mark Boettcher explores the Sixth Commandment from Exodus 20:13 and shows how this command reveals God's deep value for human life. More than a prohibition against murder, this command calls believers to honor the image of God in every person and confront the anger that can grow within our hearts. In this message y...

What does it really mean to honor your father and mother? In Week 5 of our STONE series, Pastor Mark Boettcher unpacks the Fifth Commandment from Exodus 20:12 and shows how honoring parents is more than childhood obedience—it’s a lifelong posture of recognizing significance, extending grace, and reflecting God’s design for healthy relationships. This message explores: What biblical honor actually...

What does the Bible really say about rest? In Week 4 of our STONE series, CJ Ward teaches through the Fourth Commandment and explores why Sabbath is not laziness — it’s trust. This message challenges the nonstop pace of modern life and reminds us that God designed humanity to work hard and truly rest. If this message encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs...

What does the Third Commandment actually mean? In Week 3 of our STONE series, CJ Ward teaches through Exodus 20:7 and challenges us to rethink what it means to “take the Lord’s name in vain.” This message explores how followers of Jesus carry His name through the way we live, lead, love, and represent Him in the world. If this message encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with...

In Week 2 of our Stone series, Sawyer Poitra teaches on the Second Commandment and how it challenges us to stop creating images of God and instead know Him as He truly is. We may not bow to physical idols, but we often create mental versions of God that limit who He is. This message will help you understand how your view of God shapes your relationship with Him—and how to realign it with truth. Li...

We’re kicking off our brand-new series Stone with a powerful message from CJ Ward called First Commandment . What does it really mean to have no other gods before God? This message reveals that God isn’t asking to be first among many priorities—He’s calling for complete loyalty and wholehearted worship. If something has taken God’s place in your life, this message will challenge and encourage you...

In the final message of the Jesus Changes Everything series, guest speaker Adam Weatherby unpacks John 21 and the powerful story of Jesus restoring Peter after failure. If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, regret, or feeling like you’ve messed up too much, this message will remind you that Jesus isn’t done with you. His grace restores, His love pursues, and His calling never expires. Discover how J...

Can Jesus really forgive anything? In Week 2 of the Jesus Changes Everything series, CJ Ward teaches from Luke 17 and shows how the gospel removes comparison, pride, and shame—because we all come to Jesus the same way. This message tackles one of the biggest lies people believe: that they’re too far gone. You’ll discover: Why there’s only one way to salvation How grace replaces the idea of “fair”...

Easter changes everything. In Week 1 of the Jesus Changes Everything series, CJ Ward shares the truth of the resurrection and why it still has the power to transform lives today. The empty tomb isn’t just a moment in history—it’s an invitation into new life. In this message, you’ll discover: Why the resurrection matters today How Jesus offers a fresh start What it means for your future No matter y...

What does it mean to truly be devoted to God? In the final week of the Hope of Glory series, CJ Ward teaches from Colossians 4 and shows how a life devoted to prayer changes everything—from how we think to how we live on mission. This message will challenge you to move beyond occasional prayer and step into a consistent, daily relationship with God marked by being watchful and thankful. Discover h...

Do you find yourself bargaining with God when things get tough? . This week, CJ Ward discusses the supremacy of King Jesus and why our relationship with Him cannot be a negotiation . Using the metaphor of a "silent partner," CJ exposes our tendency to give God a "10% share" of our lives while keeping the rest for our own plans. Drawing from Colossians 3, we learn that if we have been raised with C...

In week three of the Hope of Glory series, Brooklyn Alm shares a message titled Deeply Rooted . Looking at Colossians 2, this message explores how lasting faith grows when our lives stay rooted in Christ. Through the practices of Scripture, prayer, and community, believers can develop deep spiritual roots that withstand life’s storms and produce lasting spiritual fruit. Chapters (00:00:02) - Teach...

Tired of the performance trap? We often treat our significance like a goal to be reached, but the Gospel says it’s a gift already given. In this message, CJ Ward explores Colossians 1 to show why "Christ in you" is the only anchor that doesn't move when life gets hard. In this video: The "Uncle Rico" trap of wasted potential. Why earning your value means you can lose it. Living out of the security...

What is real hope? In Colossians 1:27, Paul declares: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” In this opening message of Hope of Glory , CJ Ward walks through the supremacy of Christ and what it means that Jesus doesn’t just save us — He lives in us. Hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is not based on circumstances. Hope is anchored in Christ. If you’ve ever felt like your confidence rises and falls wi...

Is there a spiritual magic trick? In Matthew 12:33–37, Jesus teaches that a tree is recognized by its fruit and that “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” What goes in eventually comes out. In this final message of the World Builders series, CJ Ward explains why we cannot continue feeding fear, bitterness, lust, or outrage into our lives and expect healthy fruit to grow. The world can help...

In Week 2 of our World Builders series, CJ Ward teaches from Ephesians 4:29 and challenges us to examine the condition of our speech. The Bible warns against “unwholesome” talk—language that is corrupt, decaying, or rotten. Our words are never neutral. They either build up or slowly break down. If words build worlds, what kind of world are your words creating? Big Idea: Corrupt words don’t just da...

Words are never neutral—they build worlds. In this opening message of the World Builders series, CJ Ward teaches from James 3, reminding us that our words shape the environments we live in every day. Just as God created through His Word, we influence the world around us through what we say. Discover how your words affect your relationships, your inner life, and your faith—and how Jesus invites us...

What does it really mean to serve one another? In this message from the Called: to Serve series, we look at John 13 and the powerful moment when Jesus washes His disciples’ feet. This message challenges us to move beyond simply doing acts of service and instead become servants who love others with humility, availability, generosity, and community. Discover how serving one another shapes our identi...

Why do so many needs go unnoticed? In this message, Pastor CJ Ward teaches from Luke 5 to show how seeing Jesus clearly changes the way we see the world. When faith moves beyond belief into action, God uses ordinary people to bring extraordinary change. This message challenges us to notice the needs around us, trust that God can work through us, and serve with courage—even when there’s no strategy...

Why do we serve God? In this message from our Called: to Serve series, Pastor Wes Smith teaches from the book of Job to confront a transactional view of faith — the idea that obedience earns blessing and service guarantees protection. Through God’s response to Job, we discover a powerful truth: God loves without strategy . He delights in creation that offers Him nothing in return. And when we trul...