NewGrace Podcast

God's guidance often comes through both blocked paths and blessed directions, teaching us that His 'no' usually leads to a better 'yes.' When God leads, He provides clear vision, reveals bigger pictures, and extends divine callings to all believers. While we may resist His direction due to our desire for control or safety, God's path rarely follows a straight line. It inclu...

Part 3 of our "Are You Awake Yet?" Series

Understanding divine guidance is essential for making life decisions aligned with God's will. While favorable circumstances might suggest a clear path forward, God's Spirit sometimes leads us in unexpected directions. The story of Paul being forbidden to preach in Asia demonstrates how God's spiritual blockage differs from situational obstacles. True obedience means following God's...

Part 2 of our "Are You Awake Yet?" series based on "   Besides this, since you know the time, it is already the hour for you to wake up from sleep, because now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed." Romans 13:11 CSB

Life's unexpected challenges often strike when we're doing good, as demonstrated by Paul's encounter with a venomous snake while gathering wood to help others. Rather than retreating, Paul demonstrated the power of staying near our spiritual fire, maintaining connection with community, and shaking off adversity. His experience teaches us that while serving God doesn't guarantee pro...

Part 1 of our Midweek Series "Are You Awake Yet?"

Jesus provided detailed insights about the end times, including signs like false messiahs, global conflicts, and cosmic disturbances. His return will be unmistakable, coming with power and glory to establish His kingdom. Believers are instructed to remain alert, maintain heavenly focus, and prepare for ultimate redemption. These prophecies aren't meant to frighten but to encourage believers to...

Life often presents situations that aren't what they initially appear to be, as demonstrated in the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Even when we walk away or lose hope, Jesus actively pursues us and helps us see beyond our immediate circumstances. God works behind the scenes, especially in our darkest moments, developing our story like a photograph in a darkroom. Through His pres...

The simple invitation to 'come and see' represents a powerful approach to sharing faith, exemplified by Jesus and His disciples. This invitation acknowledges that faith is deeply personal and experiential, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their spiritual maturity. God is already working in people's lives before any invitation is extended, and He meets people exactly where...

Acts 3 demonstrates how God uses ordinary people to transform broken lives through meaningful connection and spiritual healing. Peter and John's encounter with a lame beggar at the temple gate exemplifies the power of truly seeing people beyond their immediate needs. By making genuine connections, addressing real needs, taking action, and sharing personal experiences, they facilitated a miracu...

The gospel message serves as a powerful light that illuminates spiritual darkness. Before encountering salvation, people view life through a distorted lens that affects their perspective on relationships, work, and identity. God breaks through this darkness by shining His light into hearts, revealing His glory and the path to salvation. He purposefully uses ordinary, imperfect people as vessels to...

God's promise to supply all our needs is backed by His infinite heavenly resources, not our limited earthly means. This divine provision operates through Christ Jesus and encompasses both spiritual and physical necessities. When we put God first, He demonstrates His faithfulness by meeting our genuine needs according to His unlimited wealth. Unlike earthly riches that are temporary and limited...

Pastor Derek Anglin speaks about a significant upcoming offering called the Chest of Joash, focusing on the importance of collective generosity in building God's house. He emphasizes that our ability to give comes from God, encouraging everyone to consider their contributions as an act of worship. Drawing parallels to King David and the building of the temple, he highlights the mindset of givi...

In his sermon, Derek highlights the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis, emphasizing the significance of offering to God. He contrasts Abel's heartfelt sacrifice with Cain's lackluster presentation, illustrating that true offerings stem from the heart and involve genuine faith and sacrifice. Derek argues that our offerings should reflect gratitude for what God has done in our lives, priori...

In his sermon, Derek addresses the importance of making room for Jesus in our lives, drawing on the message from Revelation 3:20, where Jesus states he stands at the door and knocks. He emphasizes that, like the church of Laodicea, many Christians shut Jesus out of certain areas of their lives, preventing him from fully entering. Derek encourages listeners to evaluate their hearts and open the doo...

Pastor Derek Anglin continues the "Make Room" series, emphasizing the importance of generosity in response to God’s work within the church, particularly as they prepare for growth in the coming years. Reflecting on the story of the boy who shared his lunch with Jesus, Pastor highlights that true generosity comes from giving what we have to meet needs without fear of losing out. He encour...

In his sermon, Derek emphasizes the importance of making room for God's plans in our lives and church. He illustrates this concept through the story of a boy who selflessly offered his lunch to Jesus, leading to the feeding of a multitude. Derek encourages the congregation to let go of their personal desires to allow God to work through them, highlighting the need for strategic growth in their com...

Pastor Derek Anglin begins a new series called "Make Room," emphasizing the importance of making spiritual and community space for Jesus in our lives. Using the story from Mark chapter 2, he illustrates how four men displayed their faith by bringing a paralyzed friend to Jesus, overcoming obstacles without taking "no" for an answer. He encourages the congregation to fulfill the...

Pastor emphasizes that we serve a BIG God with significant plans for our lives, particularly as we look ahead to 2025. He encourages us to recognize that while life can present overwhelming challenges, these difficulties are merely brushstrokes in the greater masterpiece God is creating. By reflecting on Romans 8:28, he reminds us that our sufferings serve a purpose, ultimately working together fo...

Pastor Thomas emphasizes the importance of pursuing maturity in Christ, urging believers to embrace their calling for spiritual growth. He outlines three stages of perfection: positional, relative, and ultimate, encouraging believers to progress toward experiential knowledge and holiness. The pastor reminds the congregation to forget past achievements and failures, focusing instead on their journe...

Pastor Derek emphasizes the incredible gift of grace given by God through Jesus, which encompasses salvation, eternal life, and forgiveness. Grace is defined as unmerited favor, making it possible for all, including Gentiles, to become part of God's family. He highlights that grace must be released, received, and revealed, urging believers to share this gift and recognize its transformative power...