newLife Astoria's Sermon of the Week

*Preaching begins at 1:30* Let's be honest: sometimes, we don't like the life God has called us to, even though faith says God's ways are not always ours. So we do it, but we don't like it. This week, we will study Jonah's story and learn how to like what we don't like.

*Preaching begins at 35:34* If you're going to be a Christian and enjoy it, there's no other way than to trust and obey, so says the song. But what happens when we modify what God says to do to make it better for us? This week, we're going to follow the life of King Saul and learn the dangers of a modified faith.

*Preaching begins at 28:33* Jesus said His disciples could ask Him for anything and they would receive... so what are you asking Him for?

*Preaching begins at 29:15* The birth of Jesus came with the promise of peace; peace that is available to each of us no matter how much chaos and anxiety we are experiencing.

*Preaching begins at 38:54* Some images are forever chiseled in our minds. Your bride coming down the aisle or your child's face once delivered. Some images provoke pain and sadness. Pastor Andy will share one of his most painful but hopeful moments. Do you see her?

*Preaching begins at 27:31*

*Preaching begins at 37:38* Sometimes, praying for mercy is our only option. Let's pray hard.

*Preaching begins at 34:58* When the end comes, it does so with two different endings. Ours will be a seven-year party; theirs, seven years of pain. This is why the gospel is good news and is offered to everyone by God's grace.

*Preaching begins at 39:27* Recently, a six-year-old wrote me a Bible study to encourage me. And within a week, I used it to be encouraged. Don't underestimate the power of the Word of God, especially if it's from the pure faith of a child.

*Preaching begins at 30:55* What if, today, you had an opportunity to make life easier for everyone around you? Would you be interested or ignore it?

*Preaching begins at 34:39* Everything in our world points to one thing: the end is near. The question is, do we fear?

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*Preaching begins at 46:02* Faith requires belief belief. Trust and trust. Obedience. None of these can work with doubt. Doubt makes obedience shaky; trust weak; belief questions; and faith falter. Don't doubt Jesus or it all falls apart.

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*Preaching begins at 29:46* Trust me, there's always someone around to take away the joy of a gathering, but it won't be me. This morning, we are going to study the story of three parables in Luke 15 to give clarity to our purpose as HAPPY FOLLOWERS of Jesus.

*Preaching begins at 40:43* A man's last words should not be the least important words he speaks, but they're often the most important words he's ever spoken. Let's learn from Jesus. If you want to prepare, start reading John 13.

*Preaching begins at 27:16* You may know them, but not see them. They sit at the gates of life waiting to take you down. But they CAN be beat; you just have to know how.

*Preaching begins at 32:48* Do you have faith for a miracle?

*Preaching begins at 36:10* Those who belong to the House of Christ do not sit around and admire their faith and religion, but rather use their faith in Christ to get to work building!

*Preaching begins at 25:35* In a world full of noise, we are uncomfortable with silence because silence has no instructions...or so we think. But what if silence is more of a way than a word?

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*Preaching begins at 29:16* My wife is trying to put me on a healthy diet to impact my happiness. She says she feels happier when she's eating healthier, but her problem is I don't want to believe her. My struggle is I know it's true, but what will I do? You'll have to tune in to know what this has to do with Isaiah. -Pastor Andy

*Preaching begins at 31:39* Have you ever said "yes" to something before you knew what you were saying "yes" to and lived to regret it? Faith really is risky or so we will learn.

*Preaching begins at 27:42* Today, we will learn how to be rooted and grounded in God's love.