New Life Weekend Messages | Saxonburg

The Holy Spirit helps us share the good news of Jesus' victory! Scripture: Romans 5:10-11; Romans 10:14-15; Galatians 5:14-16; John 10:3-4; Proverbs 20:18; Romans 5:3-5; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Matthew 5:41-42 (NLT) Date: February 18, 2024 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

God presents windows of opportunity for us to share the good news of Jesus with those in our lives. Scripture: Mark 2:16-17; Jeremiah 12:16; Colossians 4:5-6; Mark 13:10-11; Acts 17:16-17,19-26, 32-34; Colossians 4:2-4; 1 Peter 3:15-16 (NLT) Date: February 11, 2024 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Sharing our lives with the lost will show them Jesus! Scripture: Luke 15:5-6,9,32; Matthew 9:35-38; 1 Thessalonians 2:8; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (NLT) Date: February 4, 2024 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Jesus led by serving, and so must we! Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28 (NLT); Philippians 2:5-8 (ESV) Date: January 28, 2024 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

When we're anointed with the Holy Spirit, we can live like Jesus! Scripture: Philippians 1:6 (AMP); Matthew 3:16-17; Acts 10:38; Mark 1:32-39 (NLT); 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 (CSB); Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:6-11; Acts 4:29-31 (NLT) Date: January 21, 2024 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

When we love God with our choices, whole being, and muchness, loving our neighbors occurs naturally! Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40; Deuteronomy 6:4-5;Ephesians 5:1-2; John 4:7-10; Romans 5:8-11; James 5:19-20 (NLT) Date: January 14, 2024 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Jesus learned by listening, asking questions, and obeying God's word and will! Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 (NLT); Philippians 2:5-8 (ESV) Date: January 7, 2024 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

Escape is not about what we escape from, but who we escape to! Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4 (NLT); Revelation 21:3-4 (CSB); 1 Corinthians 6:12 (NLT); Exodus 20:8-11 (CSB) Date: December 31, 2023 Communicator: Sam Fahnestock

Jesus's birth was the most anticipated holy moment in history! Scripture: Luke 2:18-19; Genesis 3:14-15; Daniel 7:13-14; Luke 2:29-35 (NLT) Date: December 24, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

We don't know how many Holy Moments we miss because of hesitation! Scripture: Luke 2:8-11; 16-18a (NLT) Date: December 17, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

God can do miraculous things through one moment of surrender. Scripture: Luke 1:26; Luke 1:27-29; Luke 1:30-33; Isaiah 7:14b; Psalm 89:3-4; Luke 1:34-45 (NLT) Date: December 10, 2023 Communicator: Kristen Weidner

We have no idea what God can do through one moment of obedience. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21; Matthew 1:24; Micah 5:2; Luke 2:3-5; Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT) Date: December 3, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

When we say God is love, we mean He always does what's best for us at the deepest level! Scripture: John 21:15; 1 Corinthians 12:31; Genesis 3:6b; Romans 3:23; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (NLT) Date: November 26, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

A true friend can be better than a brother. Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3; 1 Samuel 20:16-17, 42; John 15:13; Proverbs 27:17; Galatians 6:1-3; John 15:14-16 (NLT) Date: November 19, 2023 Communicator: Erin Mialki

When we're part of God's family, we can love others as our Heavenly Father loves us. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 John 4:7-12; 1 Timothy 4:12; John 1:12 (NLT) Date: November 12, 2023 Communicator: Kristen Weidner

Real love involves choice and sacrifice. Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 2:24-25; Matthew 19:3-6; Ephesians 5:21-25 (NLT) Date: November 5, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Paul reminded us we are always to be receiving and passing on the new life of Jesus! Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Revelation 1:6 (NLT) Date: October 29, 2023 Communicators: Alex DeRosa, Dr. Chris Marshall and Dr. Barry Leicher

God desires to use all of us for His Kingdom purpose! Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 5:3-5; 1 Kings 19:4; Genesis 50:20; Matthew 16:17-19, 16:23; Acts 2:37-41 (NLT) Date: October 22, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

When a leader passes a baton, we all have a role to play! Scripture: 1 Cor. 12:12,14-17,27; Genesis 37:5-11, 41:14-16, 41:37-40, 50:19-20 (NLT) Date: October 15, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Barry Leicher

When one of God's leaders passes the baton, the new role is to cheer for and encourage the next runner in the race! Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18 (NLT) Date: October 8, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

To be Spirit-Led, we must be willing to be led by the Spirit. Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 (NLT) Date: October 1, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

A disciple imitates Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 4:18-22, 19:16-20, 19:21-22, 22:37-40; Deuteronomy 6:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Date: September 24, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

There is one eternal God, who is manifest in three persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-29 (NIV); Romans 3:23; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-10 (NLT); Hebrews 11:1 (NASB) Date: September 17, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

We can measure spiritual growth and knowing where we are helps us to know where we need to grow! Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20; Matthew 22:37-40; John 14:21 (NLT) Date: September 10, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

True rest comes from God alone. Scripture: Psalm 62:1-8 (CSB); Jeremiah 6:16-17; Matthew 11:28-30; James 5:16; Philippians 4:13; Genesis 1:1-5; 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) Date: September 3, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

A secure foundation helps us stand up to anything! Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29 (CMT) Date: August 27, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

Our good works do not grant us access into Heaven. Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23 (CMT); Romans 10:9-10; Romans 5:8-11; Philippians 2:3-8 (NLT) Date: August 20, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

What we say and do reveals who we truly are! Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20 (CMT); Acts 20:28-31; Acts 17:11-12; Luke 6:43-45; John 15:1-8 (NIV) Date: August 13, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Barry Leicher

Walking through the narrow gate means leaving some baggage behind! Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (CMT) Date: August 6, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

The Golden Rule can change your life! Scripture: Matthew 7:12 (CMT); John 8:7b; Mark 10:42-45 (NLT) Date: July 30, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

When our hearts are aligned with God's will, we'll want what He wants. Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, 21:22; Hebrews 4:14-16; James 4:3, 5:16b-17; Psalm 100:3, 23:1 Date: July 23, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

We are all fallen people in need of a Savior. Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6 (CMT); Romans 3:23; Matthew 18:15; Matthew 18:16; Romans 12:9-10 (NLT) Date: July 16, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Anxiety causes us to doubt God will fulfill His promises to us. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Date: July 9, 2023 Communicator: Kristen Weidner

Jesus commands us to lay up treasures in heaven! Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24 (CMT) Date: July 2, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

Fasting is a regular part of every Jesus follower's life! Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 (CMT); Acts 13:1-3 (NLT) Date: June 25, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

We have a holy, heavenly Father who loves us, provides for us, and protects us! Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15 (CMT); Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:4-7 (NLT) Date: June 18, 2023 Communicator: Barry Leicher

Acts of charity are an ordinary part of what we do as Jesus' followers! Scripture: Matthew 5:48; Matthew 6:1-4 (CMT); John 5:19 (NLT) Date: June 11, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

The Holy Spirit empowers us to love our enemies. Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 (CMT); Matthew 7:12 (NKJV); Proverbs 25:21-22 (ESV); 1 Corinthians 13:1-7; James 1:2-5 (NLT) Date: June 4, 2023 Communicator: Erin Mialki

Living life Jesus' way means radical selflessness! Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42 (CMT); Genesis 4:3-7; Luke 22:36-38 (NLT) Date: May 28, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

God calls us to be trustworthy. Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37 (CMT); Leviticus 19:12; James 5:12; Matthew 28:18-20; John 8:32; Proverbs 12:22; Titus 1:1-2; John 14:6; James 5:16; James 4:13-16 (NLT) Date: May 21, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

God can use you to bring about God's glory! Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10; Hebrews 11:23 Date: May 14, 2023 Communicator: Kristen Weidner

God sets a high standard for faithful, honoring relationships! Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:1-11 (NLT) Date: May 7, 2023 Communicator: Barry Leicher

Anger keeps us from developing a life that honors and pleases God. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22 (CMT); Proverbs 18:21; 1 John 4:20; Matthew 5:23-26; Colossians 3:13; James 5:16; James 1:19-20; Mark 3:1-5 (NLT) Date: April 30, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

When it comes to the Law, Jesus always expects more not less! Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20 (CMT); Luke 18:9-14 (NLT) Date: April 23, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

Jesus' followers must positively impact the world. Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16; Romans 12:10-13; James 5:19-20; Isaiah 42:5-7; Philippians 2:14-15; Ephesians 4:15 (NLT) Date: April 16, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Jesus rose from the dead, so His mission for us is possible! Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 (ESV); 5:1-12 (CMT) Date: April 9, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

Jesus is Lord, but not in the way we may expect! Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 22:15-16; Matthew 26:26-30 (NLT) Date: April 2, 2023 Communicator: Barry Leicher

Jesus fought the devil by investing time in silence, solitude, prayer, fasting, and scripture. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 6:10-13; John 8:12, 31-32, 44, 14:6; James 1:2-3; I Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) Date: March 26, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa

Jesus didn't need to be baptized, but we do! Scripture: Hebrews 13:8; Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 18:8 (NLT) Date: March 19, 2023 Communicator: Dr. Chris Marshall

Jesus touched people and was touched by people. Scripture: Mark 1:40-42; Luke 8:43-48; Leviticus 13:45-46; Leviticus 15:25-27; Luke 15:20 (NLT) Date: March 12, 2023 Communicator: Erin Mialki

The treasure we must be after is people, not stuff. Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, 24 (NLT); Ecclesiastes 5:10, 15 (NIV); Matthew 6:25-27, 31-33; Deuteronomy 14:22-23; Proverbs 9:10; 14:27; 15:33; James 1:27 (NLT) Date: March 5, 2023 Communicator: Alex DeRosa