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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Why We Need to Prepare and Be Patient in our Faith
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...
Loneliness
August 28, 2022 19:34 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBAre you feeling lonely? We weren't created as people to be alone. Sean Cronin shares a practical and insightful message from Genesis 2 on how God met Adam's needs when it comes to loneliness. Pre-sermon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COm02BfsO9k
Comparison - Audio
August 28, 2022 18:57 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBHave you ever gotten caught up in comparing yourself to others or their gifts and talents? Having trouble recognizing God's plan for you? This week Grant Skeldon shares Biblical times where this happened, and gives practical ways to avoid the grief of comparisons.
God Can Give You a New Life Today - Audio
August 26, 2022 11:19 - 10 minutes - 10 MBSurrendering your life is hard, but it is only through the resurrection that we can truly experience 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 connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
God Can Give You a New Life Today
August 26, 2022 11:19 - 10 minutes - 10 MBSurrendering your life is hard, but it is only through the resurrection that we can truly experience 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 connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
How the Church is God's Temple - Audio
August 25, 2022 12:33 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWhen we serve in the church we are the temple of God. Don’t think of it as giving back to the church when serving, but think of it as building the church. You are the church. Missed part 1? Catch it here: https://youtu.be/XTMCS6Z0J88 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 htt...
How the Church is God's Temple
August 25, 2022 12:33 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWhen we serve in the church we are the temple of God. Don’t think of it as giving back to the church when serving, but think of it as building the church. You are the church. Missed part 1? Catch it here: https://youtu.be/XTMCS6Z0J88 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 htt...
God Can Bring Forgiveness And Redemption - Audio
August 24, 2022 12:11 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBIt's hard to forgive sometimes. When something happens that hurts us, we have a choice to make: we can forgive or we can carry that hurt and bitterness with us through life. Check out this video and hear how Tom use Genesis 50:30 to come to a place of forgiveness in his life. 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 ca...
God Can Bring Forgiveness And Redemption
August 24, 2022 12:11 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBIt's hard to forgive sometimes. When something happens that hurts us, we have a choice to make: we can forgive or we can carry that hurt and bitterness with us through life. Check out this video and hear how Tom use Genesis 50:30 to come to a place of forgiveness in his life. 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 ca...
How Can We Honor God With Our Lives - Audio
August 23, 2022 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB"Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you?" - I Corinthians 3:16 When we think of a temple, we think of a hoy place, a place set apart. Often a temple is treated better than a regular building. How does your perspective of your body change when you read that it is the temple of 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 believ...
How Can We Honor God With Our Lives
August 23, 2022 12:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB"Don’t you yourselves know that you are God’s temple and that the Spirit of God lives in you?" - I Corinthians 3:16 When we think of a temple, we think of a hoy place, a place set apart. Often a temple is treated better than a regular building. How does your perspective of your body change when you read that it is the temple of 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 believ...
Boast in All that God Can Do and Will Do - Audio
August 22, 2022 12:08 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB"I proclaimed a fast by the Ahava River, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us, our dependents, and all our possessions. I did this because I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry and cavalry to protect us from enemies during the journey, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek him, but his fierce anger is against all who abandon him.” So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and he was receptive to ...
Boast in All that God Can Do and Will Do
August 22, 2022 12:08 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB"I proclaimed a fast by the Ahava River, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us, our dependents, and all our possessions. I did this because I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry and cavalry to protect us from enemies during the journey, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek him, but his fierce anger is against all who abandon him.” So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and he was receptive to ...
Purpose
August 21, 2022 21:23 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWhat is God's purpose? What is your purpose? Preston asks this question this week and has a special guest share about missionary work in the world.
Loneliness - Audio
August 21, 2022 18:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAre you feeling lonely? We weren't created as people to be alone. Sean Cronin shares a practical and insightful message from Genesis 2 on how God met Adam's needs when it comes to loneliness. Pre-sermon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COm02BfsO9k
The Importance of Sharing Our Faith to the Next Generation
August 18, 2022 13:10 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWhy is it important for parents to share our faith to children and the next generation? Find out in this devotional. 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!
The Importance of Sharing Our Faith to the Next Generation - Audio
August 18, 2022 13:10 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWhy is it important for parents to share our faith to children and the next generation? Find out in this devotional. 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 be a New Creation in Christ - Audio
August 17, 2022 12:14 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." -- Col. 3:12 What we wear can affect both the way we feel and how people look at us. The same goes for our spiritual lives. Are you taking the time to put on the things that we see here in Colossians? 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...
How to be a New Creation in Christ
August 17, 2022 12:14 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." -- Col. 3:12 What we wear can affect both the way we feel and how people look at us. The same goes for our spiritual lives. Are you taking the time to put on the things that we see here in Colossians? 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...
How Godly Judgment Spurs Revival in the Church
August 16, 2022 09:39 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe story of Ananias and Sapphira can seem harsh at surface level. Digging deeper into the story and the time it took place, we discover that this early time in the church sets the stage for the explosive growth that takes place next. 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 htt...
Restoring the Joy of Your Salvation
August 15, 2022 09:39 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB“Restore to me the joy of your salvation Sustain me with a willing spirit." Psalm 51:12 When you have good news, you want to share it with everyone around you. It doesn’t even have to be someone you know, that joy just bubbles up and out to everyone around us. Our salvation should be like that as well. Are you excited about the gift that God gave you through Jesus? Who are you telling about this precious gift you have received? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this...
Restoring the Joy of Your Salvation - Audio
August 15, 2022 09:39 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB“Restore to me the joy of your salvation Sustain me with a willing spirit." Psalm 51:12 When you have good news, you want to share it with everyone around you. It doesn’t even have to be someone you know, that joy just bubbles up and out to everyone around us. Our salvation should be like that as well. Are you excited about the gift that God gave you through Jesus? Who are you telling about this precious gift you have received? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this...
Forgiveness & Mercy
August 14, 2022 20:24 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week Deric shares a message of forgiveness and mercy from 1 Kings and Matthew 20.
Life on Purpose - Audio
August 14, 2022 16:57 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBDoes your life have purpose or direction? Or are you following along to the ever-changing waves of the world? This week our guest, Phil Ling, shares a practical message of purpose and integrity from Colossians 3.
Everything Changed
August 12, 2022 12:18 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBThe price has already been paid for your sins. It was paid before you breathed your first breath. Why? Because God so loved. He loved us enough to send His own son to die for our sins. He loved us enough to seal our forgiveness with Jesus resurrection. Have you made the decision to make Jesus the King of your life? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this worship song in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we m...
How to Wait on the LORD - Audio
August 11, 2022 11:56 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen we are in a season of waiting on the Lord, we are not in a season of passive obedience. Instead let us actively wait for God. Let’s explore waiting on the LORD together though this devotion. 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 l...
How to Wait on the LORD
August 11, 2022 11:56 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen we are in a season of waiting on the Lord, we are not in a season of passive obedience. Instead let us actively wait for God. Let’s explore waiting on the LORD together though this devotion. 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 l...
How To Make An Eternal Difference - Audio
August 10, 2022 12:48 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBWe will have an influence on the people around us. What does it look like if you intentionally prayed for 5 people that you know that don’t know Christ? How will you make an eternal difference in their 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. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect...
How To Make An Eternal Difference
August 10, 2022 12:48 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBWe will have an influence on the people around us. What does it look like if you intentionally prayed for 5 people that you know that don’t know Christ? How will you make an eternal difference in their 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. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect...
How to Move Forward in Life with Peace and Confidence
August 09, 2022 13:27 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB“For you will not leave in a hurry And you will not have to take flight, because the lord is going before you, And the God of Israel is your rear guard.” --Isaiah 52:!2 Opening the door to follow God can be a daunting experience. We don’t know what is on the other side, or how we will face it. With God’s strength we can stand up to that fear. What fear are you holding onto that keeps you from sharing your faith with others? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this dev...
How to Move Forward in Life with Peace and Confidence - Audio
August 09, 2022 13:27 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB“For you will not leave in a hurry And you will not have to take flight, because the lord is going before you, And the God of Israel is your rear guard.” --Isaiah 52:!2 Opening the door to follow God can be a daunting experience. We don’t know what is on the other side, or how we will face it. With God’s strength we can stand up to that fear. What fear are you holding onto that keeps you from sharing your faith with others? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this dev...
Who Do You Put Your Trust In (You or God)? - Audio
August 08, 2022 09:11 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOften we work for a goal – to be able to afford the things/activities we want to do. We place our trust on what we can see in our accounts and more. But when we are living the calling that God has given us, we must learn to trust in Him to provide and not only in what we can see. 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...
Who Do You Put Your Trust In (You or God)?
August 08, 2022 09:11 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOften we work for a goal – to be able to afford the things/activities we want to do. We place our trust on what we can see in our accounts and more. But when we are living the calling that God has given us, we must learn to trust in Him to provide and not only in what we can see. 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...
The Shepherd Leads Us Home
August 07, 2022 20:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBWhat will heaven be like? Are you looking forward to heaven? As we finish out the Psalm 23 series, The Good Shepherd, Preston shares a message of hope and confidence in God's promise of heaven as laid out in Psalm 23.
Clean House - Audio
August 07, 2022 17:39 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBAre you leading your house from the culture of today or from the promise of God? As we kick off our guest speaker series, Jared Green shares a message of responsibility, grace and change.
How to Establish a Legacy Of Faith - Audio
August 05, 2022 13:46 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBWhat will your legacy be? Each day we write a new page in the story of our lives. Be encouraged to model the disciple making habits to the next generation! 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 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 Establish a Legacy Of Faith
August 05, 2022 13:46 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBWhat will your legacy be? Each day we write a new page in the story of our lives. Be encouraged to model the disciple making habits to the next generation! 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 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 Be Confident in Christ Daily - Audio
August 04, 2022 13:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” --2 Corinthians 3:5 God often calls people to tasks they may not have the competency for. Moses, for example, was called by God to lead the children of Israel. He protested the calling. In the end, we know that Moses lived his calling through God’s strength and not his own. Gladys Aylward had a calling to follow God far from home. Watch this devotional video for inspiration and a ...
How to Be Confident in Christ Daily
August 04, 2022 13:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” --2 Corinthians 3:5 God often calls people to tasks they may not have the competency for. Moses, for example, was called by God to lead the children of Israel. He protested the calling. In the end, we know that Moses lived his calling through God’s strength and not his own. Gladys Aylward had a calling to follow God far from home. Watch this devotional video for inspiration and a ...
What Is Love?
August 03, 2022 11:38 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBLove is complicated, and as humans we can make it even more complex. The Bible takes an entire chapter to talk about love and what that looks like from a biblical perspective. 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 y...
What Is Love? - Audio
August 03, 2022 11:38 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBLove is complicated, and as humans we can make it even more complex. The Bible takes an entire chapter to talk about love and what that looks like from a biblical perspective. 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 y...
The Power of the Bible, God's Word - Audio
August 02, 2022 12:27 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe scriptures are a weapon. Hebrews 4 calls Scripture a two edged sword. There are many ways that can be looked at. It has the power to tear down our walls and build up our faith. It has the power to convict us of sin, but a message of hope and salvation through Jesus. How would you rank your trust in the Bible? How would your life change if you ranked your trust as 100%? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to k...
The Power of the Bible, God's Word
August 02, 2022 12:27 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe scriptures are a weapon. Hebrews 4 calls Scripture a two edged sword. There are many ways that can be looked at. It has the power to tear down our walls and build up our faith. It has the power to convict us of sin, but a message of hope and salvation through Jesus. How would you rank your trust in the Bible? How would your life change if you ranked your trust as 100%? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to k...
How Compromising our Faith Leads to Moral Failure - Audio
August 01, 2022 11:36 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe art of compromise is a book, a TED talk, a philosophy for problem solving. However, when it comes to compromise in our spiritual life, it can move us away from the ancient paths of righteousness. 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 wou...
How Compromising our Faith Leads to Moral Failure
August 01, 2022 11:36 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe art of compromise is a book, a TED talk, a philosophy for problem solving. However, when it comes to compromise in our spiritual life, it can move us away from the ancient paths of righteousness. 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 wou...
The Shepherd Gives Us Blessings That Overflow
July 31, 2022 14:16 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBDo you trust the Good Shepherd with everything? Even your finances and the worldly security they offer? Sean shares a message from Psalm 23 on how we can trust God with absolutely everything...even our financial security.
Why Pray? - Audio
July 29, 2022 12:29 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBHave you wrestled with praying? Not sure how to pray or if it even matters? Check out this encouraging video. 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!
Why Pray?
July 29, 2022 12:29 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBHave you wrestled with praying? Not sure how to pray or if it even matters? Check out this encouraging video. 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 Experience the Power of God - Audio
July 28, 2022 11:31 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBWhen Isaac settled into the land, he found his father’s wells had been filled in by the Philistines. In order to have fresh water necessary, he had to unclog the wells. What is clogging your spiritual life today that is blocking the flow of living water in you? 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 di...
How to Experience the Power of God
July 28, 2022 11:31 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBWhen Isaac settled into the land, he found his father’s wells had been filled in by the Philistines. In order to have fresh water necessary, he had to unclog the wells. What is clogging your spiritual life today that is blocking the flow of living water in you? 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 di...