New Life Sermons

Join us as Ozark Christian College’s President, Matt Proctor talks about living with a thankful heart in his sermon called, Thanksliving is Better.

Peter walking on the water is one of the most amazing miracles in the Bible. However, this miracle did not end so well for Peter. He took his eyes off of Jesus and sank like a rock. What lessons can we learn from Peter’s experience? Join us today for the final message in our Step of Faith series!

“Fear” is perhaps the greatest obstacle to overcome when stepping out on faith. Fear can keep you sidelined. Fear can cause you to doubt. Fear can potentially keep you from experiencing God‘s blessing. Join us today as we continue studying Matthew 14 and discover the realities about Jesus that will help us overcome our own fears that want to stop us from stepping out in faith.

Pastor Joe begins a new series. We don't know what our future holds, but we do know that God asks us to trust Him and to take a step of faith.

In this final message of our Old School series, Nehemiah experiences heartbreak over the news that the walls of Jerusalem are in such bad shape. That brokenness spurs him into action. Never underestimate what God can do through us when we align with his priorities. Join us today as we conclude this exciting series.

When was the last time you had a visible or physical reaction to the sinful behavior of our world? Ezra, from the Old Testament tore his clothes and pulled out his hair when he heard about his people’s sin. Sin destroys, but humility can change a nation! Join us today as we continue our current series, Old School!

Many people say that, “God is in control” and, “God has a plan.” However, oftentimes our action speak otherwise. An old school faith knows that God is in control and God has a plan. God just might be calling us for such a time as this! Join us today as we learn about a woman in the Bible named Esther who was perfectly positioned by God, at just the right time, for His will to be done.

Join us today as our very own Student Pastor Taylor Duke continues going through our current series, Old School. In today's message we find out how we can learn from the past.

No one enjoys being “put on the spot,” or finding themselves in a difficult situation. But what happens when those situations arise because of our faith in the Lord? Do we cower and hide, or press forward with our public witness regardless of the circumstances? Join us today as we continue our Old School series and explore this exact situation in Daniel chapter 6.

What would you do if overnight every freedom you enjoy as an American was taken away? You could no longer worship God, or go to church, nor express what you believe. Hypothetical? Not for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These are three men who would not blend in with society. They literally stood for their faith and stared death in the face. That's old school! Join us today as we unpack their story. May it inspire us to live more like Jesus with boldness and courage.

This begins a brand new series called "Old School." If there was ever a time in America that the church needed to be old school, it is now: back-to-the-basics, Bible-believing, Christ-centered faith! In a turbulent world, it's the only thing that truly lasts. Join us today as we begin this exciting new series!

Everyone experiences turning points in their lives: moments that we look back on and say, "My life changed after that." Join us as we dive into chapter 5 of the Gospel of Luke and learn about one of the most life-changing moments recorded in all of scripture.

We are excited to hear from Jayson French, president of Christ in Youth (CIY)! Jayson has served on staff at CIY—one of our ministry partners—for the last 18 years. Fun fact: Jayson was pastor Joe's youth pastor!

At the end of the book of 1st Peter, there is a strong warning to the church about what to watch for during difficult days. Not only to be on guard, but how to overcome the danger. Join us today as we conclude our series, COVID and the Christian.

The end of all things is near! Do you believe these words from 1st Peter? Do you live your life with the end in mind? If you will, you’ll see your walk with Jesus move to deeper levels. Join us today as we continue our series, COVID and the Christian!

Live in harmony with one another. That’s the teaching Peter gives in chapter 3 of first Peter. Is that even possible? Join us today and find out how!

In 1st Peter chapter 2 we learn that submission is the key ingredient needed to live an exemplary life for Christ. Our submission to Christ first shows that our actions are a part of God's bigger plan. Join us as we unpack the second message in our series, COVID and the Christian.

Today we are launching a brand new series called COVID and the Christian! How should Christians respond to, and navigate through, the twisted maze of these strange days we find ourselves in. Join us today as we start to unpack these questions.

We’ve reached the end of our adventure! In Revelation 22, John’s vision of the future comes to an end. Join us today as we unpack the final words of this vision and it’s implications for our very future!

Are you ready for some good news? Heaven will be awesome! John gets a glimpse of it in Revelation 21, but it will be even better than that! Join us today as we learn about the reward for the victorious!

Who is my neighbor? In Luke 10:25-37 Jesus teaches us how to be a more loving neighbor! Join us as our own Student Pastor, Taylor Duke unpacks the teachings in this chapter in the book of Luke.

In Revelation 17-20, we read about the biggest lopsided victory in the history of everything! The forces of evil will rise up against the Lord but they will be no match. The battle is over before it even started! We win! Join us today as we unpack these incredible victory chapters of the book of Revelation!

Jesus is coming back! That’s a fact! God’s wrath is coming with him and Satan will be destroyed. The church will stand in the presence of God and celebrate God’s deliverance, like the Israelites of old! But, we must stay ready and on high alert for the Lord may return at any moment. Join us today as we move into chapter 15 and 16 of Revelation and unpack some incredible truths about the last days and the return of Christ!

What is the Mark of the Beast? What does it mean? Should I be worried, or is there more to the story? Join us today and find out as we continue our study through Revelation.

Why is staying the course as a follower of Christ so hard? It’s hard because we have an adversary that we cannot see who is evil to the core. In Revelation chapter 12 and 13, we get a formal introduction to who he is, and a full-on description of his desire to lead the whole world astray. Join us as we unmask our true enemy and see him for who he truly is.

What is clear in the book of Revelation is that the return of Christ could come at any moment. What should the church be doing until that day comes? We should be proclaiming the good news of Jesus! Satan will oppose that message with all he’s got, but in the end, he will not win! Join us as we unpack chapters 10 and 11 of Revelation!

Warning! Warning! Warning! That is the message of the 7 trumpets of Revelation 8 and 9. The Lord is coming! Be ready! Join us today!

Where is God when we suffer? Why doesn’t God step in and keep His child from harm? Believe it or not, some of the most comforting and encouraging words in scripture about these questions are found in Revelation 6 and 7! Join us as we continue our exciting study through the book of Revelation!

In Revelation 4 and 5, we get to peek in on the greatest worship service ever recorded! God is on his throne and every ounce of creation is worshiping him. Knowing that God is still on his throne today is a powerful reality that reminds us that nothing in all the world can overcome him! Join us today as we unpack these two exciting chapters of Revelation.

Can you imagine what it would be like to get a personal letter from the risen Christ? That’s exactly what happened in Revelation 2 & 3. Seven churches receive a personal letter from Jesus about subjects that are eerily familiar with what the church is dealing with even in the 21st century! Join us today as we continue our series through the Book of Revelation.

What is your vision of Jesus? Is he wimpy or puny like we sometime see in artwork? Is he mild or timid like some portray him in movies?  That’s not at all what John sees in Revelation 1! John sees a vision of the risen Christ, mighty and powerful who will one day be returning in the clouds! This victorious Jesus has a message for the church of the 1st century, and the 21st Century! Join us today for the second week of our study through the book of Revelation.

The book of Revelation is a complicated book that would have been understood by people at the time it was written, but can be complicated for us to understand today. If we are not careful, we can easily become confused or afraid, but we are promised a blessing by reading and hearing this book. Join Pastor Joe as he introduces a new series exploring the book of Revelation, its symbolism, and its relevance to our lives today.

Easter is the biggest day in the life of a Christian because we celebrate the most significant event in the world - the death and resurrection of Jesus! Join us today for this worldwide celebration!

Is it possible to find “joy” in the middle of a trial or painful experience? The answer to that question is yes. No difficult experience needs to rob your joy. Join us this week as Pastor Joe explores facing difficult days with the joy of the Lord.

At no other point in human history have we had so much technology to stay connected to one another. God wired us to be connected, but technology is still not the same as being together in person. Could the social distancing used to treat one pandemic cause the explosion of an outbreak of loneliness? Join us as Pastor Joe describes this silent pandemic and how to fight it.

In a season of social distancing, there can be numerous side effects. Loneliness, helplessness, and despair to name a few. These are all real emotions the Bible is NOT silent about. Join us today as Pastor Joe dives into the story of David and his response to these very emotions.

Join us as Pastor Joe shares a special sermon in light of what our country is experiencing and the spiritual realities that bring peace in times of uncertainty.

Join us today as Student Pastor Taylor Duke talks about what is and isn't our job.

Misguided anger is a destructive force. Mainly it's a self-destructive force. This is on full display in Jonah chapter 4. Join us today as we complete our Jonah series.

Do you like do-overs? Thankfully, God loves to give second chances! Pastor Joe talks about the transformation that resulted when God gave Jonah a second chance to follow his lead.

Have you ever run from God? Do you have trouble taking God at his word? Pastor Joe Williams looks at how Jonah ran out of room to run and discovered a fresh perspective on God's deliverance in an extremely traumatic situation.

It is easy to criticize Jonah when we look at how he ran away from God, but when we look closely we find that we often share some of the same characteristics. Sometimes God will ask us to do things we don't want to do, and it can be easy to run away. Pastor Joe Williams looks at how we can come to our senses, listen to the heart of God, and take a different path.

In our pursuit of being completely aligned with God, there is one thing that can come along and knock you out of alignment so badly that you won’t even be able to see straight! But we are over-comers with the Lord! Join us today for the final message in our “Aligned” series!

What we ask the Lord for will lay bare our true motives and speaks to how well we are aligned with our Heavenly Father. Join us as we continue our "Aligned" series!

Pastor Joe explores whether it is possible to go through life thinking you are aligned with God when you really aren't and what Jesus had to say about what it means to be a "good" person.

The wheels on your car and your walk with God have something in common: both can get out of alignment. Join us today for week 2 in our "Aligned" series as we study God's word about staying aligned with our Heavenly Father each and every day!

This is the time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. Whether that is to get in shape, or spend more time with people and less time on your smart phone; this is a great time to think about what is truly important. So what is truly important? More than anything, God wants you to be aligned with him. Join us today as we begin an exciting new series called ALIGNED!

Pastor Joe Williams looks back on some highlights of what God did through New Life Christian Church in the year 2019.

"What does God want from me?" Have you ever asked that question? Is there anything this Christmas that will help me with the answer? The answer is YES! Join us today as we continue our series, "A light in the Darkness!"

There are plenty of scary things "in this world" and "about our world." But just because they are scary doesn't mean that we are to be fearful. The arrival of Jesus into this world gives us every reason to never truly be afraid again. Join us today for the second week of our "Light in the Darkness" series!

This Weekend we start a brand-new Christmas series called "A Light in the Darkness." It's a series about how Jesus himself is that light and guides the way out of the darkness of sin. Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."