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A biblical framing of stewardship helps us to functionally emphasize Godly usage of money and de-emphasize wordly usage as we are forced out of our indifference about money.  ‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the LORD your God.’ LEVITICU...

When you seek for sexual fulfillment outside of God’s design it will never give you what God designed it to give you. 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’  28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you...

The message of the world around us is that messy lives and messy people should be cleaned up and thrown away so we can pursue happiness. But God in his infinite mercy and wisdom did not eliminate the mess of humanity. He chose a path of suffering that leads to redemption, glory, and joy. He invites us to follow him on this path. This means giving up a normal life and pursuing a messy life. Luke 17...

We are called to be Jesus’ followers, but we have settled for being Jesus’ believers.  The truth is that believing without following really doesn’t mean much.   Psalm 133 Behold how good and pleasant it is, when God’s people dwell together in unity. It is like precious oil poured out on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if...

Embracing our profound unknowing is paradoxically the only way to grow in the true knowledge of God.  7 Deep calls to deep            in the roar of your waterfalls;           all your waves and breakers           have swept over me.         8 By day the LORD directs his love,           at night his song is with me—           a prayer to the God of my life…..      11 Why, my soul, are you downcast...

The gospel is our message, our ministry and vocation and most importantly our treasure. 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 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 Li...

Jesus Birth was Holy Ghost Conceived, was Graciously Received, must be Savingly Believed.  22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).  24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. We&apo...

Jesus is joy to the world and Jesus is joy for you. Jesús es alegría al mondo y Jesús es alegría para ti.  8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that wil...

True peace can only be found by following King Jesus 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your min...

Christian Hope is rooted in Jesus Christ, comes from enduring suffering and never puts us to shame. Romans 5: 1-5  Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our suffe...

The true mark of disciples is that they follow King Jesus closely. 4 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? We'd love...

God Prioritizes Reconciliation Over Religion  23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Now’s The Time 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you a...

Matthew 13:31-32 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” Our commission is to live as apprentices of Jesus who subvert every worldly power structure tha...

True righteousness is not merely avoiding murder but cultivating a heart free of anger and contempt, allowing God’s love to flow through us in all our relationships. 21You have heard that it was said to the ancients, “You will not murder” and “Whoever murders will be guilty by the court.”  22And I say to you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be guilty by the court; and whoever calls h...

God’s law is the story of his saving love. Other ways of understanding it,  will totally miss the mark. Matthew 5:17-20 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until...

Jesus announces that it is the good deeds of kingdom people that helps to facilitate the salvation of the lost.  Matthew 5:13-16  13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.  14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Ne...

To be a Kingdom Peacemaker is to walk a difficult path, but the reward is great! 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.

Kingdom folk are….. People who Long for Right Relationships People who are Conduits of God’s Mercy People who are Pure in Heart 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, Instagra...

In the opening statements of the Sermon on the mount,  Jesus takes our idea of the good life and turns it upside down. 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 Yo...

Listen in to the best sermon ever spoken from our savior and king Jesus with a creative reading of the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7.  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 Face...

The Spirit-Led Church is a church where members are growing in their ability to hear and discern the still-speaking voice of God, in a way that transforms them to love with Spirit-empowered love.  It is a church where people look honestly at themselves, their community, and their world, and they deeply lament every place where sin, evil and injustice have taken hold.  The Spirit-Led Church is a ch...

Healthy followers of Jesus need Christ-centered community. Why do I need community? 1.Christ Centered Community brings us closer to God. How? learning together, gathering together, praying together and giving together. 2. Christ Centered Community transforms us and those around us. How? Transformative power, hearts, favor and growth through the Holy Spirit. We'd love to connect with you https...

As we close out our current 1 Thessalonians Sermon Series in 2 parts we see that we are called to do 3 things. 1. Honor worthy leaders 2. Commit to highly involved community 3. Immerse yourself in God's presence. Reflect on this:  Are you making honest, transparent, and highly involved Christian community a priority in your life?  We'd love to connect with you https://newlifephilly.churc...

Is the news of Jesus’ second coming good news or bad news? For the believer it's the best news ever.  1 Thessalonians 5:8-9   But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. We'd love to connect with you h...

16 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these wor...