New Life Fellowship Church Sermons Podcast

Having established that we are justified by faith, not the law, Paul goes on to describe how we are blessed by faith. He begins by focusing on how we are blessed to receive the Holy Spirit by faith, not by means of the flesh. This sermon on Galatians 3:1-5 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peter, who had been eating with the Gentile believers in Antioch, reverted to following Jewish dietary laws in the presence of Jewish believers. Paul confronted Peter about his hypocrisy because Peters actions were inconsistent with the gospel. This sermon on Galatians 2:11-21 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul traveled to Jerusalem from Antioch with Barnabas and Titus, a Gentile believer. Paul resisted the false teaching of the Judaizers that Gentile believers had to be circumcised to be saved. This sermon on Galatians 2:1-10 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul established the authenticity of the gospel message and his authority to share that message as an apostle of Christ by sharing his testimony. This sermon on Galatians 1:11-24 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Paul was astonished that the Galatians had so quickly deserted the Lord Jesus and turned to a different gospel. His stern rebuke prompts us to consider whether we are holding to the true gospel. This sermon on Galatians 1:1-5 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Despite his impressive credentials, Paul identified himself as an apostle of Jesus sent by Jesus Christ and God the Father. He appealed to the gospel, the Lords provision for salvation from sin, as the basis for correcting and admonishing the Galatians. This sermon on Galatians 1:1-5 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The story of Ruth closes with Boaz redeeming Naomis property, marrying Ruth, and the Lord enabling Ruth to conceive and give birth to a son named Obed, who became the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David. The generations that followed were part of the grander story of the Lords plan of salvation for all humanity. This sermon on Ruth 4:1-22 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When Ruth asks Boaz to marry her, she appeals to Boazs role as a kinsman-redeemer. Ruth and Boazs noble characters are evident in their interactions and actions as they seek to obey the Lord for a godly union. This sermon on Ruth 3:1-18 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Boaz showed kindness to Ruth because he recognized her kindness to Naomi and commitment to the children of Israel. Most importantly, he recognized that Ruth had chosen to take refuge under the wings of the Lord, the God of Israel. This sermon on Ruth 2:1-23 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The book of Ruth opens with the phrase, In the days when the judges ruled to set the stage for Elimelek and his family moving from Bethlehem to Moab. In Moab, Naomi experienced great loss and suffering, leading her to state that the Lord had afflicted her. This sermon on Ruth 1:1-22 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The people, places, and events referenced in the final chapters of the book of Judges point to the appointment and actions of Saul, the first king of Israel. The book of Judges points to the perfect deliverer and king to come, Jesus! This sermon on Judges 21:1-25 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

To administer fair and humane justice, we must obey the Lord and not go beyond what he intended. This sermon on Judges 20:29-48 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

A large number of Israelite soldiers were willing to lose their lives for the sake of administering justice. However, they werent spurred to action by a violation of Gods commands and righteousness. They decided on a violent course of action based solely on the Levites report. This sermon on Judges 20:1-28 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When his concubine was killed, the Levite rallied the rest of the Israelites to rise up against the men of Gibeah and the Benjamites. There was outrage and a call to militant action that resulted in significant bloodshed. But was it true justice? This sermon on Judges 19:22-30 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

An unnamed Levite enjoyed the hospitality of his unnamed father-in-law in Bethlehem and an unnamed old man in Gibeah. When studying their hospitality and the outcomes of their actions, we are driven to consider true biblical hospitality and the essential need to be hospitable to the Lord Jesus, to welcome him into our lives. This sermon on Judges 19:1-21 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When the Danites took the gods Micah had made and his priest, Micah cried out in hopeless desperation, What else do I have?! When facing losses of any kind, we may ask the same question. However, our response of truth and faith must be, We have Jesus! And that is all we need! This sermon on Judges 18:14-31 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Instead of possessing the land allotted to them, the Danites did what was right in their own eyes and ended up in rebellion, iniquity, and idolatry. This sermon on Judges 18:1-13 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Micah disobeyed the Lords commands with his idolatry. But he maintained a semblance of godliness and expected that would be sufficient to obligate the Lord to prosper him. This sermon on Judges 17:1-13 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Amid humiliation and hatred, death and destruction, the Lords mercy brought repentance and restoration to Samson. This sermon on Judges 16:23-31 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 19, 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.

Samson disregarded the lessons learned from his failed marriage with the Timnite woman. He put himself in harms way. He abused the grace of God to fulfill his selfish desires. It cost him his vision and then his life. This sermon on Judges 16:1-22 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Selfish desires and ambitions drove everything that Samson did. He did not rally the Israelites to battle the Philistines or attempt to rid Israel of their oppressors. Despite his divine calling that positioned him as a deliverer for the Israelites, Samsons life was characterized by self-serving actions without regard for God or others. This sermon on Judges 15:1-20 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Samson was driven by the desires of his flesh vs. obeying the Lord. Understanding how and why Samson did what he did will help us learn how and why we must crucify our sinful nature with its passions and desires. This sermon on Judges 14:1-20 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Samsons miraculous birth was an echo of previous miraculous births. It also foreshadowed the most remarkable miraculous birth of Jesus, the Lord, to a virgin. This sermon on Judges 13:1-25 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

We are called to live unremarkable lives in ourselves. Instead, we are to live, move, and have our being in our remarkable God, who works his marvelous will in us. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Jephthah stood up to the Ammonite kings challenge by defending Israels claim to the land on historical, theological, legal, and personal grounds. But, almost in the same breath, he made a rash and ungodly vow. This sermon on Judges 11:12-40 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The Gileadites cried out to the Lord to rescue them from the oppression of the Philistines and Ammonites. They chose Jephthah to lead them in battle even though they had previously shunned him. This sermon on Judges 10:1-11:11 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Chapter nine is about Gideons legacy as it focuses on Gideons son Abimelek, who sets himself up as a king. Abimeleks actions reveal how Gideon influenced him and teach us not to follow Gideons example. This sermon on Judges 9:1-57 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When the Midianites were defeated, the Israelites asked Gideon to be their king. Gideon refused, but his subsequent actions revealed his heart. He did not honor or obey the Lord. He not only fell away from the Lord but also caused the Israelites to fall further into the downward spiral of sin. This sermon on Judges 8:1-35 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

This sermon on Judges 7:1-25 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

When God called Gideon to lead the Israelites against the Midianites, Gideon questioned whether the Lord was truly caring for the people. Although we are told not to test the Lord, Gideon asked for signs to confirm his calling because he didnt believe the word of the Lord. This sermon on Judges 6:1-40 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Deborah set a godly example of a judge as she taught the Word of God, held court to settle disputes, provided wise counsel, and led from wisdom and character rather than military might. This sermon on Judges 4 - 5 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Instead of serving the Lord God alone, the Israelites followed the nations around them into idolatry and sexual immorality. It was because their worldview had changed. The Lord God had become one amongst all the other gods to appease and serve. This sermon on Judges 3:1-31 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Judges 2 presents a recurring pattern in the Israelites historya cycle of sin and deliverance. This cycle, detailed throughout the book, illustrates the people's increasing corruption and their drift away from the Lord. However, in each cycle, the Lord's mercy prevails. He appoints a judge, who leads the people and frees them from their oppressors. This sermon on Judges 2:1-23 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

The book of Judges begins where the book of Joshua leaves off. At the end of his life, Joshuas explicit charge to the children of Israel was to throw away the foreign gods among them and yield their hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel. But the children of Israel repeatedly forsook the Lord and served foreign gods, resulting in a cycle of judgment, repentance, temporary change, and then renewed rebellion against the Lord. This sermon on Judges 1:1-36 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Jude closes his letter by ascribing glory, majesty, power, and authority to God, who alone can keep us from stumbling and present us faultless and with great joy before Gods glorious presence! This sermon on Jude 24-25 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Despite what the false teachers did, Judes exhortation, which begins with But you, dear friends in verse 20, reminds the believers that there is a godly way to contend for the faith. We must receive and give Gods mercy. This sermon on Jude 17-23 (Part 4) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Despite what the false teachers did, Judes exhortation, which begins with But you, dear friends in verse 20, reminds the believers that there is a godly way to contend for the faith. We must keep ourselves in the love of God. This sermon on Jude 17-23 (Part 3) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Despite what the false teachers did, Judes exhortation, which begins with But you, dear friends in verse 20, reminds the believers that there is a godly way to contend for the faith. We must pray in the Spirit. This sermon on Jude 17-23 (Part 2) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Despite what the false teachers did, Judes exhortation, which begins with But you, dear friends in verse 20, reminds the believers that there is a godly way to contend for the faith. This sermon on Jude 17-23 (Part 1) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Jude reminds us of multiple acts of rebellion against God so that we dont repeat the same mistakes and rebel against God ourselves. This sermon on Jude 5-16 (Part 3) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Jude reminds us of multiple acts of rebellion against God so that we dont repeat the same mistakes and rebel against God ourselves. This sermon on Jude 5-16 (Part 2) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Subscribe, Like, and Share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Jude reminds us of multiple acts of rebellion against God so that we dont repeat the same mistakes and rebel against God ourselves. This sermon on Jude 5-16 (Part 1) was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Jude doesnt begin his epistle by describing how to contend for the faith. He explains why we must contend for the faith: because the false teachers are perverting the gospel message and abusing Gods grace as a license to sin. Believers must understand Gods grace and contend for the faith. This sermon on Jude 1-4 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peter closes his second letter to the believers in Asia Minor with some important exhortations. He stresses the importance of growing in knowledge and virtue, remaining vigilant against deception, and holding fast to the apostles' teachings. He also emphasizes the need for holy living and perseverance in faith while we await Christs return. This sermon on 2 Peter 3:14-18 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peter refers to the beginning of time, its nature, including how it relates to both God and us, the end of time, and, quite importantly, how we are to live out our time on earth. Since God has ordained humanity's timeline, Peter reminds us that we must live our lives on earth by learning from and redeeming the past, living according to Gods plan in the present, and preparing for the future in light of eternity. This sermon on 2 Peter 3:3-13 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peters ardent desire in writing both epistles was to stimulate his readers to wholesome thinking. It behooves us to understand what wholesome thinking is, why it is so critical, and, most importantly, how we can be stimulated to wholesome thinking. This sermon on 2 Peter 3:1-2 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peters description of false teachers is a warning for all believers: Be careful not to return to the sins that had mastery over you. Instead, pursue the way of righteousness in obedience to your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This sermon on 2 Peter 2:10b-22 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peter reassured the believers that God would deal with false teachers in His infinite power and righteousness. He cited three awe-inspiring examples of how God must confront injustice. Yet, even in the face of such judgment, God's mercy shines through, a testament to His divine nature. This sermon on 2 Peter 2:4-10a was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peters concerns about depraved false teachers who denied the Lord, deceived the people, and brought disrepute to the Way of the Lord remain just as relevant today as they were in the first century. We must deal with the darkness of false teaching by bringing the light of God's glory. This sermon on 2 Peter 2:1-3 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

Peter preached Jesus as Lord and Savior because he saw who Jesus was and what Jesus did. Peters eyewitness account encourages us to have a similar personal experience with Jesus. This sermon on 2 Peter 1:16-21 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.

In this passage, Peter expresses his rather urgent desire to refresh the believers memories of Jesus because he knows that he is going to soon be put to death. But Peter is fully prepared for his departure from the world and the eager welcome he will receive into the eternal kingdom of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peter provides a great example of how we should also prepare to die. This sermon on 2 Peter 1:10-15 was preached by Pastor Philip Thomas at New Life Fellowship Church, Concord, NC, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Please subscribe, like, and share the Facebook page and YouTube channel to spread the word about this content and the church.