Sermons from New Life Church in Washington, Illinois
Join us as we explore death and how we approach it as followers of Jesus.
Kirk discusses the reality of death, his own experiences facing death, and what the scripture says happens following death.
Pastor Jake takes over Cody's job and brings Pastor Brian back to talk about conflict and how to handle it.
Pastor Brian speaks about how in conflict, we should overcome evil with good.
Jake and Cody discuss Kirk's message about associating with people of different viewpoints and how our perception of enemies may not match reality.
Kirk Bode speaks about how through the gospel, we can become Students of the Bible
Jake and Cody discuss Sunday's sermon and the challenges we face in being a light.
Pastor Jake speaks about how through the gospel, we can become a community of light in a culture of brokenness
We want to become a transformed community, and embracing humility helps us live out our gifts and talents with the right perspective. Listen as Jake and Cody unpack Sunday's sermon and explore what it means to discern humility while recognizing how God has uniquely equipped you.
Jake Herring, one of our Elders, brings us the message as we continue in our series in Romans 12 on having Humility in the Kingdom.
"In view of God's mercy, be transformed" serves as the central message of this sermon. Join us as Brian presents the first week of our Romans 12 series.
Jess joins Jake and Cody to talk through Sunday's sermon and what it looks like to live Romans 12.
Cody, Jake, and Brian talk Easter services and take a step further into the message.
Pastor Brian Wilmarth describes how the resurrection of Jesus Chris brings salvation and new life.
Brian and Jake leave Cody out and talk about the message from Sunday, exploring the crucifixion and how Jesus is King amidst it all.
Jesus is King, just not according to the world's view. We need a king unlike worldly kings, and we must follow him as king into counter-worldly views
Jake Harper joins the Gang for a fun and exciting podcast. Listen in as we discuss Sunday's message and wrestle with the profound truth that the innocent One became guilty to make the guilty innocent.
Pastor Brian Wilmarth shares from the Gospel of Mark, and discusses how the innocent one became guilty to make the guilty innocent.
While relating to Jesus can feel challenging at times, His full humanity means He experienced the same emotions and feelings we do. Brian and Cody explore this concept and discuss how understanding this connection can strengthen our faith.
Cody and Jake discuss the Sunday message, exploring how remembrance, intersection, and invitation connect to the Mark passage and communion.
Pastor Jake speaks to us about coming to the table with Jesus.
Join us on an amazing journey as we explore the beautiful message of how Jesus came to save and redeem us all! We're so excited to share how this wonderful truth inspires our podcast and helps us live lives full of joy and thankfulness to our loving Savior who gave everything for us.
Pastor Brian delivered a message for our new sermon series "To the Cross." This week, we explored the book of Mark and delved into a mind-bending concept: Jesus came to save betrayers. Spoiler alert: we are all betrayers.
Brian and Cody journey to discover the heart of wisdom. Ultimately, it's about walking with Jesus. We follow His leading and allow the Holy Spirit to work in us, growing and maturing as we lean into God's Word and prayer.
Pastor Brian Wilmarth brings us the final message in our Wisdom series and teaches on how becoming wise comes from our journey with Jesus
Guess who's back, friends! Cody has returned with some super thoughtful questions for Brian all about discernment. We can't wait to dive into this wonderful conversation together!
Pastor Brian speaks to us to Be aware of the need for discernment and beginning to grow in it.
Brian and Jake talk about wisdom we glean from Matthew 7 on judging. And talk about Cody behind his back.
Pastor Brian speaks to us on what it takes to know how to evaluate and when to speak.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 Jake and Cody talk about a kingdom mindset and what it takes to stay connected to it.
Pastor Jake Harper emphasizes the importance of developing a Kingdom mindset in the pursuit of wisdom.
God gives wisdom often through the counsel of community. Brian and Jake Harper discuss Kirk's sermon on having wise counsel without him. And without Cody. This might be the most names we've dropped in a single description. A lot of wise counsel to draw from... maybe...
Kirk Bode teaching on how God gives wisdom often through the counsel of community.
Brian and Cody discuss teachability and explore the concept of a "No Mirror Year" as a way to cultivate humility and self-denial.
Pastor Brian speaks to us on: To become wise, we must have a teachable spirit.
Suffering. The problem of evil. Pastor Brian and Cody discuss Sunday's message and explore how we wrestle with wisdom. And probably say "what's up with that?" too many times...
Pastor Brian Wilmarth invites us to wrestle with the hard things in life, include with suffering and the problem of evil, and he demonstrates from Scripture that we need to commit to God's way of wisdom, even if it's hard.
Check out this exciting podcast about asking for wisdom.
Brian and Cody have a conversation about cultivating wisdom and how it brings transformed hearts and character. Check it out!
Pastor Brian speaks on Wisdom Coming from God.
Cody is back in the podcast seat and ready to ask Brian some tough questions. Tune in to this podcast to hear about joy and all its dimensions.
Pastor Brian Wilmarth brings us a message on how Joy comes from Jesus' Love and Resurrection from Philippians 4:4-13.
Kirk Bode shares about the Magi who sought and worshiped Jesus at his birth, and discusses how we can learn from the response of the Magi to Jesus.
Brian talks with Jessica Wilmarth about the story of Mary as part of our series, Wonders of His Love. They explore God's provision and presence with His people.
Jessica Wilmarth continues in the Wonders of His Love series with the Story of Mary leading to Jesus's birth.
Brian talks with Jessica Wilmarth, who wrote our stories, about the creative process and insights gleaned for Joseph as part of our Christmas series, Wonders of His Love.
Jessica Wilmarth tells a story from the perspective of Joseph, and Brian Wilmarth shares some reflections on the story.
Brian has a conversation with Jessica Wilmarth, our Discipleship & Ministries Director, about the story of Elizabeth from Luke (or Matthew - apparently Brian doesn't know!)
Jessica Wilmarth tells us the story of John, the one to prepare the way for Jesus' coming.
Cody and Brian swap stories about the Story of Jesus and the stories we'll hear this Christmas. Story.
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