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In a world where "all paths lead to God" sounds loving and tolerant, is it actually true? Or is it one of the most dangerous lies we believe? In this message, Pastor Joe Wickman confronts the popular idea of religious pluralism and universalism—the belief that all beliefs are equally valid and all roads lead to heaven. Through the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 7 and His exclusive claims in the Gospel of John, we uncover the truth: Jesus didn't just claim to know the way—He claimed to BE the way. Whether you're skeptical, seeking, or a follower of Jesus, this message invites you to make a clear decision about who Jesus is—and what that means for your life and future

Experience doesn't end when the Sunday service does. In this message, Pastor Jordan Dunlap reminds us that worship is more than a moment—it's a lifestyle. From music and prayer to generosity and community, discover six everyday ways you can carry the presence of God beyond the church walls and into every part of your life. Whether you're new to faith or looking to deepen your walk with God, this message will challenge and encourage you to live fully devoted in spirit and truth—not just on Sundays, but in every word and deed.

What happens when our worship looks right on the outside—but is disconnected from our hearts? This message dives into the tension between religious habits and genuine transformation. Through Scripture and real-life reflection, we explore how spiritual practices can either draw us closer to God or distract us from Him. From Romans 12 to the words of Jesus in Matthew 23, discover what it really means to worship with your whole life—not just your lips.

In this raw and powerful message, Pastor Jamie shares her personal story of overcoming and unpacks the truth of Idols both in scripture and our lives. From government to family, spirituality to self—many things in our culture fight for our worship. But God calls us to something deeper and more freeing: undivided devotion.

What does it really mean to worship God? In this message, we explore the powerful truth that worship is more than music—it's a life of obedience, surrender, and sacrifice. From Abraham's willingness to lay down his son to a woman pouring out her most valuable possession at Jesus' feet, the Bible shows us that true worship costs something. It's not about appearances or routine—it's about a heart fully surrendered to God.

You don't have to be stuck in your past. Jesus offers you new life. In this message, Pastor [Your Name] shares a personal testimony of transformation and walks through the powerful story of Peter—how he failed, was restored, and became a leader in the early church. Whether you've been walking with Jesus for years or you're wondering if God could ever love someone like you, this message will remind you: ~ You are not a lost cause. ~ Baptism is not the finish line—it's the starting point. ~ And new life in Christ is not only possible—it's waiting for you. If you're ready to go all in with Jesus, we're ready to walk with you.

Everyone has a story—and Jesus wants in on yours. Whether your past is wild or mild, Jesus invites you to follow Him, leave behind what's holding you back, and step into resurrection life. In this message, we look at how Jesus called people like Peter, Nathanael, Matthew, and even Simon the Zealot to follow Him—despite their doubts, past mistakes, or political agendas. Discover how the power of Jesus rewrites every story—including yours.

How do we find God when everything falls apart? In Part 3 of our Good News series, Pastor Katie Foster shares a deeply personal story of unexpected suffering—and walks us through Jesus' final moments, from the Last Supper to the Cross. Through heartbreak, betrayal, and the silence of Saturday, we discover the truth that suffering isn't the absence of God... it's the place where His love meets us most deeply. Whether you're in a season of peace or pain, this message will help you reflect on what it really means to follow Jesus—even when the path leads through suffering.

Have you ever mistaken someone's identity? It can be awkward—or tragic—when it comes to God. On Palm Sunday, the crowds cheered for a king they misunderstood. They wanted a political savior, but Jesus came to die. In this message, we explore the question: Who is Jesus—really? And what happens when we get His identity wrong? Because when we misidentify Him, we misidentify ourselves too. Discover the Good News of finding your true self in Christ.

Many admire Jesus, but few truly follow Him. What does it really mean to be His disciple? In this message, we explore Jesus' radical call to total commitment—why it's costly, why it's worth it, and how saying “Yes” to Him changes everything.

Seeking absolute truth in this complicated world can leave us looking in places that aren't the best for us. Where can we find our real identity, purpose, and guidance for what matters most? How can we hear from the God who created us and know that it's really Him? In the finale of "Becoming the Church", Pastor Jordan teaches us how God reveals wisdom and instruction to us through His Word so we can live the life He designed for us.

Most of us naturally gravitate toward spending time with people who we believe are similar to us. As a church and as individuals, we must take caution not to stay in our comfort zone with the people we do life with. How can we be better at celebrating and embracing our cultural differences? What needs to happen in our hearts to see lasting change? In part four of "Becoming the Church", Pastor Joe teaches us the importance of reaching across cultures to connect with and love people different from ourselves.

For generations, master craftsmen have passed down their skills to apprentices, shaping the future through hands-on training. In the same way, Jesus calls us to be His apprentices—learning from Him, growing in faith, and sharing His truth with others. Who are you pouring into? Who will know Jesus because of you? Let's be on mission and multiply the work Jesus is doing in us!

The term justice can bring many different ideas to mind, especially when we're looking at the justice of God versus the justice of the world. With so many different perspectives and avenues for justice to take place, how are we supposed to act it out in a biblical way? Is justice only God's job, or ours, too? In part two of "Becoming the Church", Sam Tichenor teaches us what love-driven justice is and how we can utilize it to impact the people around us. Check out part one of this series at newlifefm.com/past-sermons, or at newlifefm.com/podcasts

When we open the Bible and learn that God is holy, we may not think we're called to be holy too. How, after all, could we ever be like God? Should holiness be a goal of ours, or is it unobtainable in this sinful world? In part one of "Becoming the Church", Pastor Joe teaches us what life-giving holiness is and what role we can have as God's followers - His Church.

Many experiences in life can cause us debilitating grief and sorrow. The loss of a loved one, a relationship, a career, a dream, our health; any loss of "normal" we have to face. What shouldn't we do in order to cope with loss? How do we process grief in a biblically healthy way? In the finale of "Growing Through Darkness", Pastor Joe offers both spiritual and practical tools to allow us to grieve in ways that invite God and others in so we aren't walking through painful life changes alone. Check out the first two parts of this series at newlifefm.com/past-sermons, or at newlifefm.com/podcasts

Anxiety is something most people will experience to varying degrees throughout their lives. Although it may feel like a natural part of our thoughts and emotions that cannot be avoided, what is the root cause? What can we do to overcome anxiety and live in a state of peace? In part 2 of "Growing Through Darkness", Pastor Joe teaches us how to address anxiety in our minds and bodies, using the power and truth of God's love to conquer our fears.

Depression is a common reality in the world today. Instead of shying away from discussing it in church, we must press into what it looks like and what we can do as Christians who are struggling to break free from its grip. Is it possible to have a relationship with God and still be depressed? What can we do to find light in the darkness it brings? In part 1 of "Growing Through Darkness", Pastor Joe teaches us how to navigate depression with God's help so that we can move in the direction of healing and hope.

The word "evangelism" often brings about feelings of fear and intimidation. Sharing our faith with others means we could be rejected, judged, or even mocked. Are we all called to be evangelists?How can we overcome these obstacles and learn to be bold with God's love to the world around us? In the finale of "Elevate Your Faith", Pastor Jordan teaches us how to navigate common fears and excuses we face when it comes to sharing God's love and salvation with others.

Personal growth can be difficult to tackle alone, and it's often within relationships we see our weak points and where we need healing and change. What holds us back from spending time with people who will help us grow? How do we get connected into a healthy community? In part four of "Elevate Your Faith", Pastor Marissa teaches us how intentionally engaging with others helps us learn about our weaknesses and draw strength from the safety of those who want to grow too.

We may think that only certain people are called to serve others with their gifts and talents. Some of us even fall for the lie that we don't have anything special to offer the world. But just as Jesus came not to be served but to serve, God wants us to use the gifts we have as a blessing to those around us. How do we find a place to serve God? What is required to take that next step? In part three of "Elevate Your Faith", Pastor Joe teaches us the importance of saying "yes" to serving with our gifts - no matter how unqualified or ready we feel.

Giving of our time and talents is one thing - but when it comes to giving money, it's common to hit a wall of discomfort. Does God really call us to be generous with our income? Are we required to give in order to be Christians? In part two of "Elevate Your Faith", Pastor Joe teaches us the relevance of intentional giving and how trusting in God can change our life for the better.

When we try to live life in our own power for too long, we will naturally develop hurts, habits, and hang-ups that can negatively impact our everyday rhythms and health. We live in a world that's broken by sin, which means we'll need healing and wholeness through a power greater than our own. Where do we turn with our pain? Who can we go to for long-term healing? In part one of "Elevate Your Faith", Pastor Joe teaches us how we can be rescued, healed, and preserved by the powerful love of God.

In this special end-of-year service you'll hear from New Life leaders about the many ways God moved faithfully through each ministry in 2024. Then, Pastor Joe teaches about the difference between living with a mindset of expectations from God and living with a heart of expectancy for what is to come!

It's Christmas Eve - and we're just one day away from the time we celebrate the coming of our Savior, Jesus! Throughout this series we've looked at many different aspects of history and the preparation for God's Son to be born to a virgin. In the finale of "Questions of Christmas", Pastor Joe reviews the answers to these questions and asks the final one - "WHY?" - including a wonderful opportunity.

Timing is very important. The specific time things happen in our lives can change the entire trajectory of our future. How does God decide when the time is right? Why did Jesus come to earth when He did - not sooner or later? In part four of "Questions of Christmas", Pastor Jordan teaches us about God's perfect timing throughout history and why He sent us Jesus 2,000 years ago.

Where we are born and raised can impact our development, mindset, and opportunities - but how important is it in the grand scheme of our lives? What was Jesus' experience where He was born and how does it impact us? In part three of "Questions of Christmas", Pastor Joe teaches us the relevance of specific places in Jesus' story and how we should view where we come from in light of our own spiritual journey.

Who we have in our family history certainly impacts our lives. The generations before us can affect our genetics, family traditions, and so much more. But does who we come from have to make or break us? What impact does Jesus have on who we are and who we're becoming? In part two of "Questions of Christmas", Pastor Joe teaches about Jesus' lineage and explains the power that it holds for us today.

Christmas is the time of year where we as Christians celebrate Jesus coming to earth as God in the flesh - a tiny baby born in Bethlehem to a virgin mother. But what events led up to the coming of our Savior? What is the significance of His supernatural birth to us today? In part one of "Questions of Christmas", Pastor Jordan gives an overview of historical events in the Old Testament that reveal our need for a Savior.

Being known as a Christian in the workplace can bring some challenges. People may put us in a box as being "religious" or other labels, sometimes even using our faith against us. But when the time comes, some people will actually seek out the "Jesus people" when they have questions or need emotional support. How do we properly navigate being God's representative in our work? In the finale of "Faith Goes to Work", Pastor Joe teaches us what being a "light" and sharing our faith can look like as we respond to others in places where we may be the only follower of Jesus.

As disciples of Jesus, we are called to live integrated lives that reflect His character and love as we walk out our faith wherever we go. What does Christian integrity actually look like? What do we do when we face situations in our work that are unfair or challenge our character? In part three of "Faith Goes to Work", Pastor Joe teaches us what integrity is and why it's so important to live like Jesus in every aspect of our lives.

Each of us has been given a job to do, whether it be in a physical workplace, at home, or even in retirement. God, in His wisdom, gave each of us specific work to do in the place we are, with the specific people we work with. He is able to use us to show His love and character right where He's got us! The question is, will we say "yes" to that call? In part two of "Faith Goes to Work", Pastor Joe teaches us how the way we do what we do at work matters greatly to the Kingdom of God.

Many people find it easy to "be" a Christian during church on Sunday, but then struggle to continue that way of life once they walk out of the building or disconnect from the livestream. How can all that we do - every single day - be done for God? What does a life of loving service to our Creator look like? In part one of "Faith Goes to Work", Jamie Tichenor teaches us the truth about our identity as God's children and how it impacts the work we've been given to do on this earth.

Personal prayer is a key part of growing in our relationship with God. Unfortunately, most Christians report that even if they pray privately at specific times and throughout their day, they do not feel capable of praying out loud with and for others. How can we grow in our confidence so we can bless others with prayer? In the second half of "How To Talk With God", Pastor Joe shares insight on how every believer can unlock their ability to change the lives of those around them through the power of prayer.

Connecting with God on a personal level is vital for our Christian walk. He wants a deep, loving relationship with us - but many people don't know where to get started when it comes to having two-way conversation with Him. What exactly is prayer and how do we do it? In part one of "How To Talk With God", Pastor Jordan shares seven truths about personal prayer that will guide us at any spiritual stage in our effort to connect with our Creator.

Moving through each stage of spiritual growth takes both time and commitment. From infant to spiritual parent, the goal is to not only answer Christ's call to be one of His disciples, but make new disciples who follow Him with all of their heart. What is the final stage of spiritual growth? What comes after disciple-making that ensures future generations continue to walk with Jesus? Find out in the finale of "Grow Up: Life as a Disciple."

Becoming a spiritual adult is an important landmark in our faith journey... but it's not where we're meant to stop. Jesus calls each of us as His followers to not just be good disciples, but to become disciple-makers! How do we grow into the next stage of development as spiritual parents? How do we expand God's kingdom and teach others to be disciples too?

God's intention for us as disciples is to gradually move out of the spiritual child stage and grow up into all that He has for us as spiritual adults. We cannot separate emotional and spiritual maturity as they are very much tied together and require intentional action steps in order to grow. How do we let go of self-centered thinking and embrace this adult stage, beginning to build up those around us as we go?

As children we are full of life and energy... but we lack the wisdom that comes from the experience of learning over time. In the same way, when we're in the childhood stage of Christian growth, we're young in the faith and growing - but need guidance. Spiritual children are new in Christ, but their world and circle of concern are mainly all about... them. How do we grow out of the child stage of spiritual development, or help those around us to do so if we've grown into the adult stage or beyond?

Just as physical infants require nurturing and protection, spiritual newborns—new believers in Christ—need guidance and support from their church community to grow in their faith. Both new and long-serving Christians play a role and can actively participate in this process! Discover where YOU are on your spiritual journey and how you can help make your church a place where new believers are cherished and mature believers dive into the opportunities God aligns.

Ask yourself this, "Am I trying to get to the root of my problem, or am I just managing my symptoms?" We all have challenges in life, and sometimes we struggle because we're addressing the wrong problems. We end up seeking superficial solutions, neglecting to tackle the spiritual root of the problem. In the "Grow Up" series, explore how to identify and address the real issues in our lives that hinder our spiritual growth. By focusing on the abundant life Jesus offers, we can move beyond superficial fixes and achieve true fulfillment, and become disciples who not only mature in faith but also help others do the same.

Being persecuted by other people for what we believe isn't something the average person would look forward to in life. But Jesus actually tells us that when we're honest in sharing our faith, there are times we may suffer or lose things we care about. How can persecution end up being a blessing? In the finale of #BLESSED, Pastor Derek teaches us the meaning of beatitude number eight - “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

"Keeping the peace" is something many people try to do in order to avoid conflict and chaos. But what if Jesus didn't call us to live like that? What if there is far more purpose when we find and offer peace in a different way? In part seven of #BLESSED, Pastor Joe teaches us the meaning of beatitude number seven - "blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God".

Purity is not something the modern world seems to value as much as other characteristics, yet Jesus says it is people with pure hearts who will be blessed. Is it even possible to be pure when it comes to our thoughts, words, and actions? In part six of #BLESSED, Worship Leader Sam Tichenor teaches us the meaning of beatitude number six - "blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God".

It can often be easier to extend mercy to ourselves when we make mistakes than it is to extend it to others. Or, for some of us, we may actually be harder on ourselves than on anyone else! How can we live with integrity when it comes to offering mercy and forgiveness to everyone? Is there a limit to being merciful? In part five of #BLESSED, Pastor Joe teaches us the meaning of beatitude number five - "blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy".

Righteousness isn't a word we use very often in everyday conversation - but it's something Jesus tells us we will be blessed by if we whole-heartedly desire it. What exactly is righteousness, and how can pursuing it impact our lives? Can human beings really be righteous? In part four of #BLESSED, Pastor Jordan teaches us the meaning of beatitude number four - "blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled".

During this special one-part message "Family Baptism", Pastor Joe answers all of the important questions people may have about the act of water baptism: What is it? Who is it for? Why does it matter? He will then invite people who are ready to take this step in their faith journey to be baptized during the service.

Modern culture often tells us we have to be strong-willed and even defensive to survive in this world. So why does Jesus call us to have an attitude of humility and gentleness at all times, even when we face adversity? Could meekness really be a blessing? In part three of #BLESSED, Pastor Brigitte teaches us the meaning of beatitude number three - "blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth".

Life can bring painful or unexpected circumstances that fill our hearts with grief. We live in a world where sin causes brokenness of all kinds - and sometimes it seems like it's too much to bear. How can we possibly be blessed when our hearts are in despair? In part two of #BLESSED, Pastor Marissa teaches us the meaning of beatitude number two - "blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted".

In this series we explore the beatitudes - eight unique attitudes that followers of Jesus are asked to live by in order to be blessed. But many of them seem counterintuitive to what the world says or what we've been taught growing up. Can we really be blessed by going against social norms to follow Jesus? In part one of #BLESSED, Pastor Katie introduces us to the Sermon on the Mount, and teaches us the meaning of beatitude number one - "blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God".

We were made for relationships - and they can be a great blessing in life. But they can also bring with them many complications and challenges. Relational health and growth takes time, effort, and intentionally uprooting anything that holds us back from positive change. How can we love others well when our natural tendency is to have our own way? Where do we get the power to maintain vibrant community with others? In the finale of "Relationships", Pastor Jordan teaches us how to effectively grow and heal in our relationships - with God, ourselves, and with others.