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Pastor Larry Smith breaks down Matthew 7:13–23 with a challenge that hits home: The way of the Kingdom is radically different from how most Christians are living today. Jesus calls us off the wide road and into a life that actually follows Him — not just in name, but in action. Real faith walks the narrow path. #TheNarrowWay #NewLifePhilly #Matthew7 #KingdomLiving #PastorLarrySmith #UrbanFaith  We...

Psalm 91:1  - 2 | Pastor Larry Smith – New Life Philly “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” In this powerful message, Pastor Larry Smith invites us into the secret place — a sacred space of deep intimacy with God, where fear fades and faith is strengthened. Drawing from Psalm 91, he unpacks the promise of divine protection, peace, and p...

📖 Matthew 7:7–12 | Pastor Tim Bathurst In this encouraging message, we explore Jesus’ powerful invitation to come to God with boldness and trust: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened.” This passage reminds us that our Heavenly Father delights in giving good gifts to His children — and that prayer is not a ritual, but a relationship. Whethe...

Matthew 7:1–6 | Pastor Larry Smith What does it mean to judge rightly? In this message, Pastor Larry Smith unpacks Jesus’ teaching on judgment in Matthew 7. Before we confront the flaws in others, we must first undergo a deep, honest self-examination and repentance. This sermon challenges us to move beyond superficial criticism and into the heart of godly discernment — where wisdom, humility, and...

 Ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of your next move? Romans 8:14-17 reminds us that those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God —and that changes everything. This week’s message, Holy Spirit Hook Up , breaks down what it means to be plugged into God’s Spirit in real life. The Holy Spirit isn’t just a vague force or Sunday morning vibe — He’s the one who empowers us, affirms our iden...

 In this episode, we dive into John 14:15-21 and wrestle with a truth that hits home for all of us: real love for Jesus shows up in obedience. In a world full of competing desires, ambitions, and distractions, how do we order our loves in a way that puts Jesus first? What does it really mean to say, “When my longings are rightly ordered, I will do whatever Jesus calls me to do”? Whether you'r...

In this powerful episode of the New Life Philly Podcast , we ask a crucial question: Are you yielding your mind and body to the Holy Spirit daily? Drawing from Ephesians 5:18—“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit”—we explore what it means to live under the Spirit’s control, not just occasionally, but as a daily posture of surrender. You’ll hear ho...

At New Life Philly, we believe in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit—across cultures, generations, and neighborhoods. This Pentecost 2025, we ask a vital question: Are you satisfied with the manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s power in your life? In this powerful sermon, we turn to Acts 2:15–21 , where Peter stands up and declares the promise of God fulfilled: “I will pour out my Spirit on a...

The power of the foolishness of the Cross and The power of the weakness of Christ’s followers propels us to live differently. 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one who i...

You don't need to worry, stay focused on God and he will take care of you Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them....

Apprentices of Jesus are called to ONE FOCUS 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 22 “The eye is the lamp of the b...

Jesus turns the idea of spiritual success (maturity) on its head. Jesus urges us to neglect the human barometers of success and care only about God’s Matthew 6:16-18 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash...

The Lord’s prayer is an “apprenticeship to the Jesus’ way of life.”  It is a model of prayer that grounds us in God’s Kingdom.  Matthew 6:9-13 9 “This, then, is how you should pray:  “ ‘Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  10 your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as it is in heaven.  11 Give us today our daily bread.  12 And forgive us our debts,  as we also have forgiven our...

We are called to follow Jesus, the slain and resurrected Lamb of God, to be his faithful witnesses to a needy world. The Other Side of Easter is a life lived following in the footsteps of the Lamb.  This means not shrinking back from hardship and trouble even to the point of death. Revelation 12:11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; They did not lo...

Recognizing Jesus as the Risen Lord is the Key to Life and Hope John 20:11-18 We'd love to connect with you https://newlifephilly.churchcenter.com/people/forms/224507 Would you like Prayer today? https://newlifephilly.churchcenter.com/people/forms/382423 We pray the New Life Philly Podcast encourages you today!  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at NewLifePhilly.

Jesus is the ordained, reigning, and ruling king and he gets all of our glory and praise as he entered Jerusalem to become the king we desperately needed. Luke 19:30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ” 32 Those who...

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the great liberator of humanity.  False gospels lead us to bondage but the true gospel always leads us to freedom in Christ. 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. We'd love to connect with you https://newlifephilly.churchcenter.com/people/forms/224507 Would you like Pra...

You are designed, not for common use, but to be a Holy Vessel that brings great glory to God. Romans 12:1-2  Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be ab...

God decides how he wants to save his people.  His Way is always better  than what we can imagine. Exodus 6:6-7  6 “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. 7 I will take you as my own people, and I will b...

When you take Jesus death for granted you miss the life he died for you to have. Jonah 2:1-10  1 [ a ]From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord,     and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help,     and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the depths,     into the very heart of the seas,     and the cu...

The God of creation took your sin on the cross and so we are no longer guilty, but innocent in the eyes of God through the power of Jesus Christ. 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know...

Jesus lets us know there is an invisibility, a secretness to the Christian life that only God sees and that only God can reward. “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the stre...

Only the Jesus kind of love demonstrates the true character of God 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43-44 We'd love to connect with you https://newlifephilly.churchcenter.com/people/forms/224507 Would you like Prayer today? https://newlifephilly.churchcenter.com/p...

As Disciples of Jesus, we are called to restrain ourselves from in-kind personal vengeance.  Apprentices of Jesus are called to Spirit-empowered restraint.  But in doing this we are also called to undermine, expose, and call out all forms of injustice, cruelty, and inhumanity - even at risk to ourselves. 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’  39 But I tell you, d...

  In dealing with the issues of divorce and oaths, Jesus is giving us a deeper wisdom by which we can properly respect and value other people. Divorce 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ n 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced wom...