Dexter Upshaw Radio

Can you control or prevent an earthquake? In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter discusses the importance of building on Christ in the midst of an ever-shaking culture.

Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something is likely to cause pain. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter encourages us to choose FOCUS over FEAR.

In boxing, the match is not over until the final bell is rung. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter reminds us to "not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap a harvest if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:9

The unfair treatment of anyone should hurt our hearts. As believers, mourning mistreatment should move us to action. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter teaches how mourning, fasting, and praying are tools of protest. --- Dexter Upshaw Jr. is the Senior Pastor of New Vision International Ministries, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more information visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Sunday, June 7, 2020

As the nation erupts with anger and sadness at the unjust death of George Floyd, the church should look to the Holy Spirit to empower us for action. --- Dexter Upshaw Jr. is the Senior Pastor of New Vision International Ministries, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more information visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Sunday, May 31, 2020

Before you experience a prison break, there must be a praise break. Paul and Silas were singing and praying in prison when God performed a miracle on their behalf, resulting in souls being saved. --- Dexter Upshaw Jr. is the Senior Pastor of New Vision International Ministries, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more information visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Sunday, May 24, 2020

Jesus was ultimately crucified for the sins of the world. We find eternal hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ! --- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, April 12, 2020

In the midst of COVID-19, God wants us to be ready for anything. In today's message, Pastor Dexter explores the story of Lazarus' resurrection. --- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, March 29, 2020

COVID-19 got you panicking? The Word of God reminds us that God has not given us the Spirit of fear! ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, March 15, 2020

What has you crying so much that you no longer have tears to cry? ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, March 8, 2020

Fear got you anxious? God wants you to find sanctuary in Him! ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Do you have a one-track mind? In the midst of David's trouble, there was only one thing he desired: the presence of the Lord. ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, March 1, 2020

Admit it: sometimes it's hard to let go of what God is cutting from our lives. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter walks through the story of the "rich young ruler" and explores why we have such a hard time letting go. ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2020

Does it feel like God is cutting things away from your life? Pruning hurts, but it is a necessary task for growth. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter explains the process of pruning a grapevine and how it mirrors our walk with Christ. ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020

Is your past holding you back? In the book of Isaiah, the children of Israel were found guilty of rebellion and idolatry. But God, who is rich in mercy, forgave the sins of their past and provided them with redemption. Join Pastor Dexter for his latest message, "Breakthrough." ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Original Broadcast Date: Sunday, February 16, 2020

Do you feel like you are in a dark place? Sometimes the darkest place in our life is the breeding ground for growth. Before a seed can grow into a plant, it first must be buried. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter explores the power of a seed, according to John 12. ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2020

Are the difficulties of life wearing you down? The giant sequoia tree can grow to be nearly 300 feet tall and weigh up to 500 tons. The surprising reality is that its roots only grow 6-12 feet deep. Known for surviving floods, winds, and forest fires, the secret to the sequoia's longevity and survival is its intertwined roots with other trees. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter discusses the importance of being "Deep Enough." ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2020

A good quarterback knows how to throw the football to his wide receiver. Likewise, pastors have the responsibility of delivering the Word of God to the congregation every week. However, we have an adversary who will do everything in his power to interfere with the reception of God's Word. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter teaches on "The Parable of the Sower." ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Sunday, February 2, 2020

In the world of gaming, cheat codes help you to advance levels and get special benefits in a video game. Many people are searching for a "cheat code" to bypass the difficulties of life. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter shares the secret to living, according to Apostle Paul. --- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Have you ever secretly envied what another person had? In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter discusses the dangers of covetousness and why believers can embrace contentment. ------- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020

There's nothing more frustrating than forgetting an online password. Thank goodness for password recovery! Recovery is defined as the action of regaining possession of something stolen or lost. In life, passwords aren’t the only things we tend to lose. Sometimes we lose a sense of self-worth, self-control, and identity. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter teaches on the power of the Word to help us recover a sense of identity. ------- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: January 21, 2020

In financial transactions, identity verification is often used to guard against fraud. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter explores how Christian believers are distinct from the world and are authenticated by their lifestyle. ------- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: January 19, 2020

The butterfly is one of the most beautiful and majestic winged creatures of the insect kingdom; however, it doesn't start off that way. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter teaches the power of metamorphosis in a believer's life, through the life cycle of a butterfly. ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: January 14, 2020

In our broken world, there are many who grow up without the love of a father. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter reminds believers that we are adopted into the family of God we have a Heavenly Father who loves us. The DNA results are in... God is our Father! ---- Dexter is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org Broadcast Date: January 12, 2020

Like a newborn baby, every believer should crave the milk of God's Word. In today's bible study, Pastor Dexter walks verse by verse through 1 Peter 2 to help us better understand the attributes of our royal identity. ---- Dexter is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

Have you ever asked the question, "who am I?" We live in a world that revolves around the idea of IDENTITY. From their day of birth, people are defined by many characteristics: name, hometown, looks, and abilities. But the question stands: "who does God say I am?" In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter explores the scriptural term "royal priesthood" and reminds believers that our identity is found in Christ. ---- Dexter Upshaw Jr. is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

When checking in for a flight, excess baggage can hinder you from getting to the gate. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter encourages us to leave every sin and weight in 2019, before we board Flight 2020. Don't forget your ID! ---- Dexter Upshaw Jr. is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

In Luke 17, ten lepers were miraculously healed by Jesus; however only one came back to say thank you. During the last Sunday of the decade, Pastor Dexter encourages us to praise God for what He's already done in 2019, before asking Him to move in 2020. ----- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

Jesus declared in John 10 that the sheep know the voice of the Shepherd and a stranger they will not follow. In today's broadcast Pastor Dexter teaches on the importance of distinguishing the voice of God from the voice of the enemy. ----- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

In order to listen to your favorite radio station, you have to tune the dial to the right channel. You can have the right equipment, but if you are not on the same frequency as the transmitting station, then all you are going to get is static. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter teaches on the equipment that God has provided every believer to hear from Him. ----- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

There is a difference between being busy and productive. In today's broadcast, Pastor Dexter explains how to slow down, hear from God, and produce fruit. (John 15) ----- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit nvim.org

Nobody likes tests. Examinations are uncomfortable, but they often reveal what's wrong and where correction is necessary. In the book of Malachi, God is examining His people concerning their sacrifices and offerings. In today's message, Pastor Dexter walks us through Malachi and extracts timeless truths concerning generosity and stewardship. (Malachi 3:6-12) Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

Have you ever been FEARsighted? To be FEARsighted is to be so overwhelmed by what you SEE, that it is hard to follow what God said. In today's message Pastor Dexter reminds us that no matter how big your problem is, God is always greater than it. (2nd Kings 6:8-17) Dexter Upshaw is the Senior Pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org

Pastor Dexter continues his series on spiritual authority, exploring the true meaning of the word "church" and every believer's responsibility to represent the Kingdom... in the name of Jesus! John 14:10-15 (NASB) Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit nvim.org

There is no name in history that has experienced as much celebration – and controversy – as the name of Jesus. In today's message, Pastor Dexter teaches about the POWER of the name of JESUS! John 14:13-14 (NASB) 13 Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. ---- Dexter Upshaw is the senior pastor of New Vision International Ministries in Bridgeport, Connecticut. For more details or to support our ministry visit http://nvim.org