NewLife Church

In a sense, Christmas begins on the first pages of Scripture. God’s preparations for the moment when this earth would receive its King started where John’s Gospel does, with reference to Genesis 1. John begins not with angels and shepherds and wise men but “in the beginning”—in fact, from before the beginning. From eternity past,...

Someone once said, “When you finally see the cross for what it is, you stop keeping score.” In a world that loves to boast—about success, strength, and self—Paul ends his letter to the Galatians by holding up a very different kind of trophy: the cross of Christ. While the Judaizers paraded their performance, Paul pointed...

Spurgeon once said, “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” This week in Galatians 6:1–10, we’ll discover why Spirit-led people don’t give up—why they keep restoring, keep bearing burdens, keep serving, and keep sowing good seed even when the results seem slow. Check out this week’s message as we explore how “the Spirit-led life gives,...

Everyone wants freedom—but too often, our version of it leads to slavery: to sin, guilt, and emptiness. Paul reminds us that real freedom isn’t doing what we please, but living by the Spirit who frees us to please God. Check out this week’s message as we as we continue our study of Galatians and discover...

Nothing cuts at the root of pride like the gospel of free grace. — J.C. Ryle Grace humbles us and sets us free. But legalism always tries to creep back in—making us believe we have to earn what Jesus has already given. Check out this week’s message as we unpack Galatians 5:1–12 and learn how...

True or False? God helps those who help themselves. Many Christians feel spiritually stuck – always striving, rarely resting. But in Galatians 4:21-31, Paul reminds us that in Christ, we are not slaves trying to earn approval, we are children who already belong to the Father. Check out this week’s message to discover the freedom...

“Not everyone who smiles at you is for you.” That was true in Paul’s day, too. The Galatians were being charmed by smooth talkers who didn’t want their freedom—they wanted their loyalty. Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Galatians and see how the gospel frees us from flattery and control...

“The difference between a slave and a son is not what they do,but who they belong to.” In Galatians 4:1–7, Paul reminds us that we were once enslaved to the elementary principles of the world, but in the fullness of time God sent His Son to redeem us and adopt us into His family. Check...

Do you ever feel like you need to work harder to earn God’s approval? The believers in Galatia struggled with the same thing—trusting in their own efforts instead of resting in Christ. In Galatians 3:1–14, Paul reminds us that salvation is not about what we do, but about what Christ has already done. Faith—not works—is...

The doctrine of justification by faith alone is the “doctrine on which the church stands or falls” (Martin Luther). How are we right with God? This is the most important question we can ask. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us the answer! Check out this week’s sermon as we unpack this question through Galatians 2:11-21 and...

Check out this week’s message as we explore how God gave credibility to the Apostle Paul’s message and how He can do the same for us.

Have you ever gotten one of those “You won’t believe this!” emails? Usually it’s something ridiculous—like a diet pill that helps you lose 30 pounds overnight or an investment that will make you a millionaire by next week. Most of us roll our eyes because it sounds too good to be true. Paul’s story in...

Vance Havner once said, “The gospel is not a help wanted ad; it’s a help available announcement.”  Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a passionate defense of this truth. In just the first few verses of the letter, he warns against deserting the gospel and distorting it.  Check out this week’s message as we kick...

Would it bother you to hear that God doesn’t want to improve your life? Well, He doesn’t! He wants to transform it radically! Many of us hope, with a bit of help from God, we can become better versions of ourselves, but the gospel tells us something completely different: we need radical transformation. We need...

In a world chasing fame, fortune, and comfort, Paul charges Timothy—and every believer—to flee from sin, follow after righteousness, and fight the good fight of faith. Check out this week’s message as we hear Paul’s final words to Timothy, and discover how to guard what has been entrusted to us and finish well.

Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” —Will Rogers. Check out this week’s message as we explore 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 and discover why the relentless pursuit of wealth leads to ruin, while the pursuit of godliness with contentment leads to great gain.

“As goes the king, so goes the kingdom.” What does it mean to lead well in God’s house? How should the church support its leaders while holding them to high standards? And what role do we play in shaping the spiritual integrity of the church? Check out this week’s message as we explore the balance...

As the church lives out Christ in the world and communicates the Gospel message, we show honor to each other by rebuking with kindness, taking care of family, taking care of widows, and working hard for our employers. Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in 1 Timothy with a very practical...

“Preach the gospel—if necessary use words.” You’ve probably heard that quotation before, but the Apostle Paul flips it around in 1 Timothy 4:11–16. He tells Timothy, use words—and back them up with your life. Check out this week’s message as we examine how our words and life can point people to Jesus.

This Sunday, we return to our study in 1 Timothy—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The apostle Paul warns that some will abandon the faith, seduced by teachings that sound true but are rooted in lies. Check out this week’s message as we explore what it means to be grounded in truth and growing in...

This past Sunday, we looked at “The Mystery of Godliness” — a powerful reminder of who we are as God’s household and how we’re called to uphold the truth of the gospel. But before we did, we had some unfinished business with verse 11 in 1 Timothy 3. Check out this message and reflect on...

What makes for a good church leader? Is it charisma, education, talent, experience? Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of 1 Timothy and explore the qualifications for the kind of leaders God raises up and the kind of people He calls us all to become.

In a world where gender roles are constantly debated and often misunderstood, what does God’s Word say about the role of women in the life of the church? This past Sunday, we dove into one of the most discussed—and often misunderstood—passages in the New Testament: 1 Timothy 2:9–15. Check out this week’s message as we...

What if the most powerful thing we can do as a church isn’t found in our programs or platforms, but in our prayers? Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in 1st Timothy and explore Paul’s urgent call for the church to be marked by prayer.

The Christian life is a war, and the battlefield is your heart. In 1 Timothy 1:18–20, Paul urges Timothy to fight the good fight by holding on to faith and a good conscience. When we let go of either, our faith doesn’t just falter—it crashes on the rocks! Check out this week’s message as we...