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Taking a break from the 1st Corinthians series, Pastor Justin takes us inside the Christmas story as we learn about how pretty much everyone involved was terrified. They all had pretty good reason to be scared too, so why did the angels keep telling them not to be afraid? And what does this mean for us?

You don't have to sell all your belongings and go live in another country to be a missionary - if you're really living "on mission", then you already are a missionary wherever you are. Pastor Justin continues to take us through 1st Corinthians, and in this sermon we dive into chapter 9. We'll hear about acceptance and approval, and how those are not the same thing, and how to do "adulting" better.

Moving on to 1st Corinthians chapter 8, Pastor Justin teaches us about... demon meat? I don't think I've ever had demon meat personally, but it sounds tempting. Regardless, Paul's advice to the Corinthians was to stop worrying about sacrificial meat and worry a little more about not getting a big head when you make good decisions.

Continuing in our series on 1st Corinthians, Pastor Justin takes us through chapter 7, where Paul has a message for the married people, and the single people. Being single these days is a lot more complicated than it used to be. And being a good spouse is actually a product of how you came to terms with being single. Is enjoying single life a bad thing? Did you get married for the right reasons? P...

TRIGGER WARNING: This sermon contains brief mentions of sexual assault and abuse. If you thought we got real in 1st Corinthians 5, wait until we go through chapter 6. Pastor Justin guides us through Paul's directions to the Corinthian church regarding sexual sin. It's a challenging sermon, and at times may be uncomfortable, but the message is clear: sex is anything but "just physical".

It's very possible that you've never heard a sermon on 1st Corinthians chapter 5 before. It's not an easy chapter to read, and it certainly isn't an easy one to talk about - but let's dive in together. When the church starts celebrating sin, we've got a problem. But when the church starts getting excited about judging those within the church, we've got another problem altogether. Pastor Justin hel...

As Pastor Justin continues his sermon series on 1st Corinthians, he helps us get a better definition of a spiritual leader from Paul. He also takes us through what it means to be part of a spiritual family.

This week Pastor Tom steps up to the mic and continues our series on 1st Corinthians. We're reminded that when we're born again, we're born full of the Holy Spirit. The goal is to make it to the end of the race full of the spirit as well. What happens in between is where we need to rely on God to help us stay fully charged.

Continuing with our series on 1st Corinthians, Pastor Justin tells us about how the church needs to grow up, grow fruit, and be built up from a solid foundation.

What makes a person "spiritual"? Is it the things they do? Is it the things they choose not to do? Or is it something more? Pastor Justin shines a light on the concept of spirituality with the second chapter of 1st Corinthians. He also gives us some reminders about the church trying to enforce Christian morals on a non-believing world.

Pastor Justin opens up a new sermon series on 1st Corinthians and discusses celebrity pastor worship vs. worshipping God. He also tells us who *really* needs Jesus. Spoiler alert: it's all of us.

In the Old Testament, entering God's presence was nearly impossible - you had to be in the right building at the right time and be the right person. But then Jesus came, and was crucified, and everything changed. Pastor Tom breaks down how being in God's presence is simple and crucial to our walk.

Myth: All you need is Jesus. Truth: You also need community. In the final sermon from the No Offense series, Pastor Justin helps us realize that trying to get through life with only a relationship with Jesus isn't quite enough.

In this sermon, Pastor Justin dives into the story of the last supper. Jesus went around the room and humbled himself by washing his disciples feet. Peter tried to decline (classic Peter), and then reversed and requested that Jesus wash his whole body (again, classic Peter), and Jesus washed the feet of the man who he knew would betray him imminently. How do we love each other like that?

Continuing in the sermon series "No Offense", Pastor Justin talks a little about Revelation. Scary, right? Okay, not so much once you hear that the scripture is talking about love. In this case, Pastor Justin explores how loving God and others can "cool" over time, and how God is asking us to turn up the heat on our passion for Him.

What causes you to be offended? Or, to be a little more direct, who causes you to be offended? Chances are it's "who" far more often than "what". Inevitably, someone is going to offend you in some way, and if you're going to have a confrontation, Pastor Justin lays out some ways to have "godly conflict".

Continuing in the new series "No Offense", we hear from Pastor Justin on bitterness. Did you ever consider that it's impossible to love someone and be bitter towards them at the same time? When we let bitterness take root in our hearts, we start listening to the enemy instead of God.

Kicking off a new sermon series, Pastor Justin explores how easy it is to be offended these days, especially in Christian culture. What should we do when someone offends us? How do we respond? And how does Jesus factor into all this?

It's one of the oldest tricks in the book: Disillusionment. We think that if we don't see God making big moves in our lives, He's not doing anything at all. Pastor Trevor helps us see past that lie, and uses John the Baptist to drive the point home. You'll even get to hear some testimonies from New Life members!

Wrapping up the "Jesus: Friend of Sinners" series, Pastor Justin takes us inside the story of the woman who was caught in adultery. The crowd was ready to stone her to death. But then Jesus did something odd...

Pastor Tom steps up this week to talk with us about the concept of going low - how true leaders of the faith don't try to put themselves in a position of power, but humble themselves to serve.

As we continue in the series "Jesus: Friend of Sinners", Pastor Justin takes us into the story of Jesus getting "power pickpocketed". When a woman who has been suffering for years gets the idea to touch Jesus and be healed, Jesus can't help but be impressed by her faith. He doesn't just heal her physically, He heals her identity.

Continuing in the series "Jesus: Friend of Sinners", Pastor Justin breaks down the story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well. Just the fact that Jesus (a Jew) had a conversation with this woman (a Samaritan) broke barriers. And while she may have been preparing herself to be mocked and ridiculed for her past, Jesus instead showed the woman that He knew everything about her, but loved her anyway...

In this sermon, Pastor Justin continues to teach us about Jesus: The Friend of Sinners. This time we're talking about Matthew the tax collector, who became one of the disciples. When Matthew invites Jesus and His followers over for a dinner party, Jesus proves that the people he wants to associate with are not the same people you would expect.

We all want to be the hero of the story. In this famous parable, Jesus teaches us who our neighbor is and what's expected of us with regard to how we treat each other. Would you be surprised to learn that Jesus wasn't really saying that we're supposed to be the Good Samaritan in our own walk? Pastor Justin shines a light on which character from this well known story we should actually try to emula...