New Story Church
601 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsNew Story Church meets Sunday mornings at 110 Valley Park Road, Phoenixville, PA. For more information, please visit our website: https://newstorychurch.life
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When I Doubt
July 19, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBUntil Jesus comes back, there will always be doubts. There always be things that we cannot make sense of. If we hope to not fall away, we must not simply fill our heads with the Truth. We must fill our hearts with His Beauty & Goodness & Love & Hope. We must not simply read books that answer our questions. We must worship.
When I Doubt
July 19, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBUntil Jesus comes back, there will always be doubts. There always be things that we cannot make sense of. If we hope to not fall away, we must not simply fill our heads with the Truth. We must fill our hearts with His Beauty & Goodness & Love & Hope. We must not simply read books that answer our questions. We must worship.
Who are we listening to?
July 12, 2015 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBWho you listen to will determine the path and final destination of your life. Are you listening to the right voices?
We are the Church
July 05, 2015 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBIt doesn't matter how society sees us. All that matters is that to God, we are his prized possession, his Church. And as his Church, we've got a role to play in redeeming this world.
How do I talk to my young children about homosexuality?
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBQuestions of Scripture & Homosexuality - sermon excerpt
How will you respond to what's happening in our nation?
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MBQuestions of Scripture & Homosexuality - sermon excerpt
Church, we've messed up & have to make some things right
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBWe are a long, long ways from loving homosexually oriented people the way that we should be within our own church. Here are three steps we must take to make some things right. Sermon excerpt
Should I attend gay weddings?
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBQuestions of Scripture & Homosexuality - sermon excerpt
Should I attend gay weddings? (& other questions)
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIt’s not enough to know the “right” answer. You have to know how to apply it. You have to know – in the moment – how do I live the truth? This sermon addresses some of our most pressing questions: Should I attend gay weddings? How do we treat homosexuals within the church? How do we talk to LGBT people with both grace and truth? How do we talk to our kids about homosexuality?
How do we speak the truth about homosexuality in love?
June 28, 2015 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MBQuestions of Scripture & Homosexuality - sermon excerpt
What does the Bible say about homosexuality?
June 21, 2015 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat does the Bible say? Can same-sex sex be glorifying to God & good for those involved? Or, is it a sin that needs to be struggled with & resisted & repented of & forgiven by the blood of Christ (just like any other sin)?
Hell & the Love of God
June 14, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBHow can a loving God send good people to hell? It's a question that most of us have had at one time. But how do you answer it? Can God be truly loving, but also a judge?
How did we get here? A Brief History of Moral Authority in the West
June 02, 2015 04:00Is it right or is it wrong? Today, the Western world has almost no way to answer this question. (And the answer people give today might change tomorrow.) This message looks at how Christians in the West have attempted to answer these types of questions in the past... and how we might approach the pressing moral questions of our day.
How did we get here? A Brief History of Moral Authority in the West
June 02, 2015 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBIs it right or is it wrong? Today, the Western world has almost no way to answer this question. (And the answer people give today might change tomorrow.) This message looks at how Christians in the West have attempted to answer these types of questions in the past... and how we might approach the pressing moral questions of our day.
The Power of Christ
May 24, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBGuest speaker, Peter Armstrong, shares from Scripture & his own life about the power of Christ
The Secret of Being Content. Philippians #16
May 17, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBI have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation... Philippians 4:12
Life is a gift. Philippians series #15
May 14, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBDon’t let the world steal your joy. Don’t let their insults & violence turn you to revenge. Don’t let all the broken pieces of life stop you from seeing the great wholeness that we have in Christ. Life is a gift & you can trust the One who gave it. Philippians 4:4-9
How to fight like a Christian. Philippians #14
May 04, 2015 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBBattle lines are drawn. There's a fight brewing. What you do next could be the difference between marriage or divorce, between making an ally or making an enemy. In Philippians 4:1-3, the Apostle wants to give us a few simple principles to help us learn to fight like a Christian.
Stand Firm - Philippians series #13
April 19, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBIf you don’t live out your faith, you might lose your faith. Philippians 3:17-4:1
Redeeming the Junk of our Past. Philippians series #12
April 12, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBWhat do you do with all that junk from your past that you can't forget? How do we "forget" what's behind & press on? Philippians 3.12-16
Something better. Philippians series #11
April 05, 2015 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBIf Christianity is not about following some list of dos & don'ts, then what's it all about? In Philippians 3.7-11, the Apostle gives us an intensely personal answer. He found something better than morals or religion or achievements or anything this world could offer.
Power Encounters: God's Work Among Persecuted Believers in Cambodia
March 15, 2015 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBVisions of Jesus. A witch doctor turned evangelist. Preaching to people who have never heard of Jesus. Fierce persecution. Hear from GVF missionaries.
A Cord of Three Strands: Becoming Passionate about God's Global Mission
March 15, 2015 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.28 MBWe want to be a church that burns with passion for God's Global Mission. This is a quick overview of how we hope to get there.
Which life are you betting on? Philippians series #9
March 08, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBIf the Gospel wasn't true, if Jesus wasn't Lord, would you have lost anything other than a few Sunday mornings?
Pear-shaped Christians. Philippians series #8
March 01, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThe weight of the Gospel inevitably breaks down our selfishness, our pride, and our assumptions about life, and rebuilds us in the image of Jesus.
Jesus, a Bike, & Humility. Philippians series #7
February 23, 2015 05:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBHumility is THE defining characteristic of Jesus. And it should be the defining characteristic of anyone who claims to follow Him. Philippians 2.5-11
Change Your Mindset. Philippians series #6
February 16, 2015 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBYour mindset can make or break your relationships & your life. In Philippians 2.1-4, the Apostle Paul shows us what it looks like to have the mindset of Jesus.
Model Citizens
February 15, 2015 05:00 - 10 minutes - 5.02 MBWhere you come from says a lot about you. Five gentlemen from five very different places describe life among their "native people."
Don't give up. Philippians series #5
February 08, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBNo one said that following Jesus would be easy.
Don't be afraid. Be a Jesus addict. Philippians series #4
February 01, 2015 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBIf we want to be free from fear, we've got to be obsessed with Jesus.
How are you scoring your life? Philippians series #3
January 25, 2015 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBAll of us have moments and seasons in life that we don't understand and wish were different. Are those losses in the game of life or is there another way to keep score?
Living in Light of Eternity. Philippians Series #2
January 18, 2015 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBIf we know where life is headed, shouldn’t this give us a whole different perspective? The Apostle Paul tells us how to live right now in light of eternity. Philippians 1:9-11
God is not done with you yet. Philippians Series #1
January 11, 2015 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Philippians with a reminder that God is going to finish what He has started. In this sermon, we hear the story of how God has worked in the lives of a business woman, a demon possessed girl, & a proud soldier.
Blessed to be a blessing
January 04, 2015 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.8 MBBegin with prayer. Listen. Eat. Serve. & Share your story. We want to be a blessing to our neighbors.
Basking in God's Grace
December 28, 2014 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBWhy do we feel uncomfortable with God's grace & mercy? A message from GVF Missionary Mark Raudenbush
A Relationship with God?
December 21, 2014 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIf you could know God personally, if you could be in a deep, self-giving, soul-forming relationship with Him, would you want to?
Praying to the Ceiling, Eating Mexican Food, & Knowing God
December 14, 2014 05:00 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBIf God exists in an unimaginable & indescribable “spiritual” dimension above & beyond us, how could we ever know this God? John 1.14
Unimaginable & Indescribable
December 08, 2014 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBFor the Apostle John, the Christmas story should take us back to the essential nature of reality: The Word that exists under & in & before all things. It is beyond any place that philosophy or physics can take us. It is an unimaginable & indescribable mystery. John 1.1-5
Unimaginable & Indescribable (7 min highlight)
December 08, 2014 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.3 MBThe Apostle John seems to think that our universe can be explained by a "Word." He writes: "In the beginning was the Word." But how do we make sense of this in light of everything we've learned from Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein and Brian Greene?
Give Thanks
November 30, 2014 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBGratitude is the first step in answering the call to live for Jesus.
Depression & the Believer: When the journey is too much for you
November 26, 2014 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBComing down from the mountain top experience, Elijah wrestles with depression & trying to understand God when things don't make sense. 1 Kings 19
Limping through Life: Learning to lean into God
November 16, 2014 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB1 Kings 18. "How long will you go on limping through life? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if something or someone else is more important, follow them." - Elijah
Trusting God for One More Day
November 09, 2014 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBBefore God will use us for great things, He often take us to a place of isolation & hardship & meaninglessness & helplessness. In that place, we learn to trust God day-by-day, step-by-step, moment-by-moment. 1 Kings 17
When God shuts off the valve
November 05, 2014 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBElijah brings a haunting message to God's People: God is shutting off the valve. No more rain. No more blessing. 1 Kings 16 & 17
Getting right with God
October 26, 2014 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBThe pre-requisite for a healthy relationship with God isn't being perfect, but rather admitting that we're not.
Why don't we pray?
October 19, 2014 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBThrough Christ we have unrestricted access to God the Father. So why don't we take more advantage of it?
How to Grow Spiritually
October 12, 2014 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBIf there was a guaranteed cure for spiritual stagnation, would you want it?
Money, God, & Your Heart
October 07, 2014 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat does your money say about your heart? "For where your treasure is there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:19-24
Life-Changing Moments & Lentil Stew
September 28, 2014 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn life there are moments when the next words out of your mouth, the next decision you make, the next thing you do will change your life for good or for bad. We can’t control when these moments come. But we can prepare for them. (Genesis 25)
Solitude and Silence: Finding God in a World of Distraction
September 21, 2014 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBFacebook, Instagram, Buzzfeed, Netflix, Hulu, T.V., movies, sports, work... how do we cut through the noise and hear what's most important?