New Life Fellowship Church Sermons Podcast

Ezra traveled to Jerusalem with all that King Artaxerxes granted him. Most importantly, he relied on the Lords provision and presence to bring him safely to Jerusalem. This sermon on Ezra 7 8 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The temple was finallycompleted, dedicated, and used for worship. And with the rebuilding complete, the Israelites celebrated the Passover together with all who had separated themselves from the unclean practices of their Gentile neighbors in order to seek the Lord, the God of Israel. This sermon on Ezra 6:1-22 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When faced with renewed opposition to rebuilding the temple, the Israelites responded with repentance and faith, persevering in their commitment. This sermon on Ezra 5:1-17 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Even after the Israelites resumed rebuilding the temple, they needed the Lord's presence to persevere until the work was completed. This sermon on Haggai 2:1-23 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When the Israelites stopped rebuilding the temple, the Lord used the prophet Haggai to get them to reset their priorities. This sermon on Haggai 1:1-15 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

As soon as the Israelites started rebuilding the temple, their enemies rose up in opposition. This sermon on Ezra 4:1-24 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Despite their fear of those around them, the Israelites rebuilt the altar and laid the foundation for the temple. This sermon on Ezra 3:1-13 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The list of names in Ezra 2 teaches us that God knows his people, enables them to know their true identity and to fulfill his purpose, and unites them to form his body/Church. This sermon on Ezra 2:1-70 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The book of Ezra opens with a proclamation of Cyrus, king of Persia, that reveals the nature and priorities of rulers and leaders. Interwoven through the chapter are key statements about the nature of God that reveal his care and provision for his people. This sermon on Ezra 1:1-11 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The historical context and theological significance of Ezra and Nehemiah help us understand the Lords redemptive purpose amid grief, loss, and exile. This introduction to the books of Ezra and Nehemiah was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Pauls final greetings reveal his deep affection for the Church. Through his personal commendations and challenges to those he loves, we learn how we are to love our brothers and sisters in the Lord as well. This sermon on Colossians 4:7-18 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul concludes the main text of his letter to the Colossians by charging them to do three things to live in Christ. These three directives remain as relevant to us as they were to the first-century Church. This sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

We must understand the context and purpose of this passage to respond to the difficult questions it raises regarding relationships between husbands and wives, fathers and children, and masters and slaves. This sermon on Colossians 3:18-4:1 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

To apply the directives for living right in Christ, we must first be established as children of God, holy, and dearly loved. When we relate rightly to Christ, we will relate rightly to others. This sermon on Colossians 3:12-17 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Because we have been raised up to new life in Christ Jesus, we must set our hearts and minds on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Then, we will be able to live right and put our sinful natures to death. This sermon on Colossians 3:1-11 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Keeping the rules is not a means of restraining sensual indulgence, of restraining the flesh. It behooves us then to pay attention to the Word of God to understand what we should do about our sinful nature. This sermon on Colossians 2:16-23 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Having focused on the supremacy of Christ in Colossians 1:15-23, Paul now turns to the sufficiency of Christ for our lives and godliness. This sermon on Colossians 2:6-15 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul states that he suffered, toiled, struggled, and strenuously contended for the sake of the Colossians. The question for us to consider is what motivated Paul to keep doing what he was doing. This sermon on Colossians 1:24-2:5 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Pauls declaration of the preeminence of Christ is prefaced by our understanding that Jesus had to be fully God, to have the fullness of God dwell in him, and fully man, to shed his blood by dying on a cross, to reconcile us to God. Jesus can reconcile all things to God because he is above all things. This sermon on Colossians 1:15-23 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Why should we pray for each other? How should we pray for each other? This passage highlights two reasons why and five points on how to pray for each other. This sermon on Colossians 1:9-14 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul opens this letter as he does all of his letters in the Bible. He identifies himself as a messenger of Christ Jesus, asserts that what he is doing is according to the will of God, refers to Timothy, who was ministering with him, and identifies those he is writing to as holy, faithful, and hopeful people. This sermon on Colossians 1:1-8 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Resurrection (Easter) Sunday, April 5, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Godliness with contentment is a prerequisite to both giving and receiving. When we are satisfied in the Lord with who we are, where we are, and what we have, we will willingly and joyfully give what the Holy Spirit prompts us to give, and we will thankfully receive what the Holy Spirit prompts others to give. This sermon on Philippians 4:14-23 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul learned to be content in all circumstances. We learn about being content from how Paul put into practice what he learned from the Lord. This sermon on Philippians 4:10-13 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

To be transformed by the renewing of our minds, we must think about whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. This sermon on Philippians 4:4-9 (Part 2) was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

To rejoice always, be gentle with everyone, and not be anxious about anything means that we must become altogether new creatures, those who are transformed by the renewing of our minds. This sermon on Philippians 4:4-9 (Part 1) was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul pleads with Euodia and Syntyche to be of one mind, to agree in the Lord, for the sake of the gospel and the church. This sermon on Philippians 4:1-3 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

In pressing on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus, we must live up each day to what we have already attained, to what we have already received from the Lord. This sermon on Philippians 3:15-21 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

To live exemplary lives that others can consider and imitate our faith, we need to press on, we need to persevere in the everyday, every-step journey of faith. This sermon on Philippians 3:1-14 was delivered by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church in Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul highlights the character and conduct of two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus, as examples of living in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. This sermon on Philippians 2:19-30 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Believers in Christ are called to be blameless and pure, as they hold to the Word of God, to shine like stars in the sky. The path to blamelessness and purity is do everything without grumbling and complaining. This sermon on Philippians 2:14-18 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 18, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Believers in Christ are called to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Paul uses what is considered a hymn or confession of the early church to reinforce four essential truths of the Christian faith. This sermon on Philippians 2:5-13 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 11, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Believers in Christ are called to be like-minded, to be one in Spirit. This Christ-centered unity requires unselfish humility. This sermon on Philippians 2:1-4 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 4, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

We are called to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, no matter what happens, including suffering for Christ! This sermon on Philippians 1:27-30 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul didnt expect godly deliverance to free him from disease, distress, defeat, demons, and death. Instead, he trusted the Lord to deliver him to fulfill his purpose and call, whether by life or death! This sermon on Philippians 1:19-26 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul rejoiced that his imprisonment in Rome served to advance the gospel. And, he rejoiced that whether from false motives or true, Christ was being preached by other believers. This sermon on Philippians 1:12-18 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul not only prays with joy for his brothers and sisters in Philippi, but also with love, with the affection of Christ Jesus. His prayer for the Philippians is to know the way of the Lord, to prepare for the Lords coming, and to glorify and praise the Lord. This sermon on Philippians 1:1-11 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul begins his letter to the Philippians, as he typically does in all his epistles, with a godly greeting. In this greeting, he draws attention to his joyous prayer for the believers. Throughout the letter, he continues to emphasize receiving, living in, and sharing the glorious joy of the Lord. This sermon on Philippians 1:1-11 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul concludes his letter to the Galatians by reemphasizing critically important points about living by faith and not by the law. This sermon on Galatians 6:11-18 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul uses the analogy of sowing and reaping to summarize all his warnings, corrections, and instructions that he has presented throughout the letter, concluding that living free in Christ is to do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Believers are called to share all good things with their instructors, those who preach and teach biblical truth, so that believers can apply biblical wisdom in practical ways in their daily lives. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Living free in Christ includes helping a brother or sister be free from sin and restored in their relationship with the Lord. We are to help carry each others burdens without conceit or envy. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

There are certain prerequisites to crucifying our sinful nature with its passions and desires, keeping in step with the Spirit, and dealing with others with love and understanding. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are vital attributes of the fruit of the Spirit, particularly in terms of loving ourselves and loving our neighbors as ourselves. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Inasmuch as the first three attributes (love, joy, and peace) of the Fruit of the Spirit are closely associated with loving God, the next three (patience, kindness, and goodness) are associated with loving others. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

To bear the good fruit of the Spirit, we must first be planted by the streams of living water, attached to the vine, and continually pruned by the gardener. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul presents a list of obvious sins that are similar to lists in his other epistles, in Peters epistle, and in the book of Revelation. By paying attention to these warnings, we can discern our desires that give birth to not-so-obvious sins, which have the potential to mature into these obvious sins. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Living free in Christ is to serve others humbly in love. Our ability to share the love of God with others is made possible only when we live by, walk by, and are led by the Holy Spirit. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Living free in Christ is to serve others humbly in love. To serve others humbly, we are called to love others as ourselves. This sermon on Galatians 5:13-6:10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. For a discussion outline based on this sermon and more information about New Life Fellowship Church, go to https://www.NewLifeConcord.com Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

We are set free from our sin, guilt, shame, and condemnation by the Lord Jesus for his specific purposes. We are called to stand firm in that freedom by the grace and power of the Lord. This sermon on Galatians 4:21-31 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul uses the story of Hagar and Sarah to differentiate between the covenant of the law, represented by Hagar and earthly Jerusalem, and the covenant of grace, represented by Sarah and heavenly Jerusalem. This sermon on Galatians 4:21-31 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul warns the Galatians not to be misled into returning to their religious self-righteousness. Instead, he pleads with them to imitate him as he imitates Jesus. His greatest desire for them is that Christ may be formed in them. This sermon on Galatians 4:8-20 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.