New Life Christian Church
1,563 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the New Life Christian Church Podcast. New Life is an Independent Christian Church in Chantilly VA serving Northern Virginia and the surrounding communities. We have 3 locations: Chantilly, VA, Gainesville, VA and Online. Find out more at http://newlife.church
We offer daily devotionals and encouragement throughout the week at the podcast.
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A Characteristic of A Godly Friend - Audio
September 29, 2022 08:49 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBAs we launch into the friends series, we are starting with Ruth and Naomi. There is so much goodness in this story or these two ladies. With such a beautifully rich book let’s take a closer look at these two faithful friends. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newli...
3 Lessons From 2nd Timothy 2 - Audio
September 28, 2022 11:21 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBTom breaks down 3 lessons learned from 2nd Timothy 2 as Paul encourages Timothy. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
3 Lessons From 2nd Timothy 2
September 28, 2022 11:21 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBTom breaks down 3 lessons learned from 2nd Timothy 2 as Paul encourages Timothy. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
How to Prepare for Godly Work
September 27, 2022 12:38 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWhen athletes train, they spend time on the skills needed for their sport, but the successful ones also train for the endurance they need to complete the game or event. We also need this in our spiritual lives as well. Taking the time to read the Bible daily and pray strengths us for when we have to endure what life throws at us. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, o...
How to Prepare for Godly Work - Audio
September 27, 2022 12:38 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWhen athletes train, they spend time on the skills needed for their sport, but the successful ones also train for the endurance they need to complete the game or event. We also need this in our spiritual lives as well. Taking the time to read the Bible daily and pray strengths us for when we have to endure what life throws at us. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, o...
How Heaven and Hell Impacts Our Daily Life - Audio
September 26, 2022 20:26 - 15 minutes - 14 MB“This world is not my home. I’m just passing through.” What are your thoughts about heaven? When we place heaven and hell in a Biblical perspective we have a better picture of how we should live our day to day lives. And why we should be present for weekly corporate worship. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can...
Come Before Winter (2022)
September 25, 2022 17:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBDo you feel the same sense of urgency for your friends and family as you did when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Preston shares a familiar message of the urgency to share our faith with those around us who may still be lost.
Friends in Bitter Times - Audio
September 25, 2022 17:02 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBWho are the friends you can count on no matter what in life? Do you seek them for Godly advice? Brett kicks off our Upper Story Friends series with a message from Ruth in the Old Testament about two women going through a difficult season in life with a very Godly friendship.
How To Move Forward After You've Messed Up
September 23, 2022 11:28 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBYou’ve been forgiven, now what? Moving on after an even that you have been forgiven for can be difficult. Learn three things that you can do to move forward after being forgiven. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to kno...
How To Move Forward After You've Messed Up - Audio
September 23, 2022 11:28 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBYou’ve been forgiven, now what? Moving on after an even that you have been forgiven for can be difficult. Learn three things that you can do to move forward after being forgiven. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to kno...
What is Heaven Like? - Audio
September 22, 2022 12:34 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBWelcome Home. Heaven is home. A home that God is preparing for you. It’s a place where we will belong, and forever praise of Lord Jesus Christ. Heaven exists with you in mind. In this devo, we take a look at what heaven is. Not what the world tells us heaven is, but what scripture tells us heaven is. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlif...
What is Heaven Like?
September 22, 2022 12:34 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBWelcome Home. Heaven is home. A home that God is preparing for you. It’s a place where we will belong, and forever praise of Lord Jesus Christ. Heaven exists with you in mind. In this devo, we take a look at what heaven is. Not what the world tells us heaven is, but what scripture tells us heaven is. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit newlif...
How What You Worship Shapes You - Audio
September 21, 2022 12:35 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBWhat do you worship? We all worship something. It’s often unconsciously, but we do. When we choose to worship God, we are reminded of our worth. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church.
How What You Worship Shapes You
September 21, 2022 12:35 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBWhat do you worship? We all worship something. It’s often unconsciously, but we do. When we choose to worship God, we are reminded of our worth. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church.
Save Your Marriage and Relationships by Guarding Against the Little Things that Bring Ruin
September 20, 2022 09:15 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn the middle of the loves story of Song of Solomon is a verse that at first glance might seem out of place. It says to catch the little foxes in the vineyard. What does that mean for us today? Check out this video to find out. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://new...
Save Your Marriage and Relationships by Guarding Against the Little Things that Bring Ruin - Audio
September 20, 2022 09:15 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn the middle of the loves story of Song of Solomon is a verse that at first glance might seem out of place. It says to catch the little foxes in the vineyard. What does that mean for us today? Check out this video to find out. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://new...
The Key to Revival
September 19, 2022 12:57 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOften we think of revival as something that took place “back then,” with it’s big personalities, tents, lots of music and moving from town to town. But revival doesn’t start there. It starts with people like you and me who are desperate to share God’s love with a lost and dying world. Revival starts with me. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http...
The Key to Revival - Audio
September 19, 2022 12:57 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOften we think of revival as something that took place “back then,” with it’s big personalities, tents, lots of music and moving from town to town. But revival doesn’t start there. It starts with people like you and me who are desperate to share God’s love with a lost and dying world. Revival starts with me. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http...
Evangelism
September 18, 2022 17:09 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWhat's your purpose in life? If you're a follower of Christ, it should be making disciples in your everyday life through your daily relationship. Patrick Dennis closes out our Guest Speaker series with a convicting message of caring about those around us and their salvation.
Come Before Winter (2022) - Audio
September 18, 2022 16:51 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDo you feel the same sense of urgency for your friends and family as you did when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Brett returns with a familiar message of the urgency to share our faith with those around us who may still be lost.
4 Ways To Go And Make Disciples - Audio
September 16, 2022 11:56 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBWhat is a spiritual conversation and how do I start one? If you are not sure where to start, or even if you are an old pro, Tom shares four very practical ways to start spiritual conversations. Next Steps What did you hear God saying to you today? Which tip will you use to jump-start a spiritual conversation today? Share with us which tip you used and how it went in the comments below! Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you w...
4 Ways To Go And Make Disciples
September 16, 2022 11:56 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBWhat is a spiritual conversation and how do I start one? If you are not sure where to start, or even if you are an old pro, Tom shares four very practical ways to start spiritual conversations. Next Steps What did you hear God saying to you today? Which tip will you use to jump-start a spiritual conversation today? Share with us which tip you used and how it went in the comments below! Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you w...
How We Can Be Empowered By God
September 15, 2022 08:40 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAre you hungry for God? Are you desperate for His power? If so, then perhaps revival is coming. In Mark 9 a desperate man asks Jesus for help saying, “but if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’? Everything is possible for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the boy cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” This father was desperate in his plea for Jesus' help. Are you? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your respons...
How To Be The Greatest - Audio
September 14, 2022 09:13 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB"And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” -- Mark 9:35 When we serve others, we put them first. There are opportunities to serve people all around us. From helping a neighbor out to holding a door for someone. When we think about Kingdom impact, these acts of service can lead to conversations about Jesus. Here at New Life, there are opportunities to serve every Sunday and throughout the week. Check out ...
How To Be The Greatest
September 14, 2022 09:13 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB"And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” -- Mark 9:35 When we serve others, we put them first. There are opportunities to serve people all around us. From helping a neighbor out to holding a door for someone. When we think about Kingdom impact, these acts of service can lead to conversations about Jesus. Here at New Life, there are opportunities to serve every Sunday and throughout the week. Check out ...
How We Know God Cares for Us - Audio
September 13, 2022 11:41 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBEver wonder if God cares about you? Today's devotion is a great reminder of His promise to remember us. The rainbow isn't just the natural result of physics. It's more. Much more. It's God's reminder to us that He knows us and cares about us. How do we know? Watch today's devotion by Brett. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.ch...
How We Know God Cares for Us
September 13, 2022 11:41 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBEver wonder if God cares about you? Today's devotion is a great reminder of His promise to remember us. The rainbow isn't just the natural result of physics. It's more. Much more. It's God's reminder to us that He knows us and cares about us. How do we know? Watch today's devotion by Brett. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.ch...
Developing Spiritual Toughness - Audio
September 12, 2022 12:31 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBeing tough has become a negative thing in our modern culture, but toughness is so much more than just toxic masculinity. It is an endurance, a get things done no matter what kind of attitude that we need in our spiritual lives. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church.
Developing Spiritual Toughness
September 12, 2022 12:31 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBeing tough has become a negative thing in our modern culture, but toughness is so much more than just toxic masculinity. It is an endurance, a get things done no matter what kind of attitude that we need in our spiritual lives. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church.
Living Life Together
September 11, 2022 21:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MBCan the Church really be like it was in Acts? How do we live out our faith in our communities and our church community? Preston shares a challenging and practical message of living life together and on mission.
Evangelism - Audio
September 11, 2022 17:20 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat's your purpose in life? If you're a follower of Christ, it should be making disciples in your everyday life through your daily relationship. Patrick Dennis closes out our Guest Speaker series with a convicting message of caring about those around us and their salvation.
The Cross Has the Final Word
September 09, 2022 12:59 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBWe are thankful for the what the cross represents in our faith. It represents the end of the old covenant. It represents the start of a new covenant. It represents hope. It represents the love of the Father. It stands for forgiveness. Thank you Jesus for the sacrifice you made on the cross. Thank you Jesus for having the final word. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this worship in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, ...
How to Deal with Conflict in Your Life - Audio
September 08, 2022 11:52 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBConflict is a regular part of life, but when we handle conflict in a godly way, we grow. In this video, we explore the conflict between two friends in Acts. What conflict do you need to deal with in your life right now? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.ch...
How to Deal with Conflict in Your Life
September 08, 2022 11:52 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBConflict is a regular part of life, but when we handle conflict in a godly way, we grow. In this video, we explore the conflict between two friends in Acts. What conflict do you need to deal with in your life right now? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.ch...
How Staying Focus Can Help You Grow in Your Faith - Audio
September 07, 2022 09:25 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBAre you more like Mary or Martha? Many of us live a distracted life. Sean encourages us to step back and find the undistracted time in our lives for what is important. What do I need to focus on today so that I can spend undistracted time with God? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connect...
How Staying Focus Can Help You Grow in Your Faith
September 07, 2022 09:25 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBAre you more like Mary or Martha? Many of us live a distracted life. Sean encourages us to step back and find the undistracted time in our lives for what is important. What do I need to focus on today so that I can spend undistracted time with God? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connect...
How 1 Corinthians 13 Can Impact Your Life Everyday
September 06, 2022 18:36 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat is love? What does love look like in our modern world? Let’s read through 1 Corinthians 13 together and listen to what God is telling us about love. What did you hear God saying to you through today’s reading? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this video in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church
What Purpose Drives You?
September 05, 2022 13:34 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhen we are not plugged into God, the purpose of our life is distracting. Whether we are driven by money, fame, friends or something else, when we strive to attain these things we lose sight of the true purpose we have been called to: Being set apart for God’s Purpose. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill o...
What Purpose Drives You? - Audio
September 05, 2022 13:34 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhen we are not plugged into God, the purpose of our life is distracting. Whether we are driven by money, fame, friends or something else, when we strive to attain these things we lose sight of the true purpose we have been called to: Being set apart for God’s Purpose. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill o...
Serving
September 04, 2022 20:36 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBHow can you do your part in serving those around you as part of the body of Christ? This week, Preston shares a convicting message about taking a next step in your faith by serving others.
Persecution and Suffering - Audio
September 04, 2022 17:51 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDo we still suffer persecution in our modern times? Does your faith waiver when persecution comes? This week, special guest, Chris Barras, shares an encouraging and challenging message for when persecution tests our faith.
We Will Receive a New Name and Life with Jesus - Audio
September 02, 2022 12:54 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBDo you have a nickname? Maybe it is a shorten version of your given name. Maybe you got the nickname from something you did or were good at. Let us know how you got your nickname in the comments below! Our name represents who we are. Let’s dive in together and explore some names that are changed by God in the Bible and see what it means to us. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, wha...
We Will Receive a New Name and Life with Jesus
September 02, 2022 12:54 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBDo you have a nickname? Maybe it is a shorten version of your given name. Maybe you got the nickname from something you did or were good at. Let us know how you got your nickname in the comments below! Our name represents who we are. Let’s dive in together and explore some names that are changed by God in the Bible and see what it means to us. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, wha...
A Devotional from Psalm 37 - Audio
September 01, 2022 13:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt is so easy to get caught up in all the wrong. Worry comes almost second nature. We are concerned about everything from our health to the state of society and everything in between. Yet, God wants us to rely on Him for everything. Not just the little things, but the “test me in this” big things. Today, let’s grab out Bibles, open to Psalm 37, find encouragement, and “trust the LORD and do good.” Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below....
A Devotional from Psalm 37
September 01, 2022 13:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt is so easy to get caught up in all the wrong. Worry comes almost second nature. We are concerned about everything from our health to the state of society and everything in between. Yet, God wants us to rely on Him for everything. Not just the little things, but the “test me in this” big things. Today, let’s grab out Bibles, open to Psalm 37, find encouragement, and “trust the LORD and do good.” Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below....
How To Receive God's Blessing
August 31, 2022 11:32 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBReading through the history of Israel in the Old Testament, we see a pattern. They would follow God and His commands and experience blessing. Then they would turn away from God and the blessings would cease. How are you living your life? Are you looking for ways daily to listen to and follow the Good Shepherd or are you going along on your own? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, wha...
How To Receive God's Blessing - Audio
August 31, 2022 11:32 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBReading through the history of Israel in the Old Testament, we see a pattern. They would follow God and His commands and experience blessing. Then they would turn away from God and the blessings would cease. How are you living your life? Are you looking for ways daily to listen to and follow the Good Shepherd or are you going along on your own? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, wha...
9 Things You Can Do to Make An Impact
August 30, 2022 11:36 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,” - Colossians3:23 (CSB) Check out this devotional for practical advice on how to live this out. Are there topics or scriptures you would like to learn more about? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http:/...
9 Things You Can Do to Make An Impact - Audio
August 30, 2022 11:36 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,” - Colossians3:23 (CSB) Check out this devotional for practical advice on how to live this out. Are there topics or scriptures you would like to learn more about? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http:/...
Why We Need to Prepare and Be Patient in our Faith - Audio
August 29, 2022 11:27 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBRushing into battle without preparing can have catastrophic results. But the preparation takes patience. The same is true in our spiritual lives. Let us have the patience to allow God to prepare us to take our next steps boldly. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://ne...