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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Ask About The Ancient Paths
October 04, 2021 13:56 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBHow can we stand firm as today’s culture moves away from Biblical truth? In the light of Proverbs 22:28, let’s take a look at progressive culture through a Biblical lens. 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 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!
Fear of the Lord
October 03, 2021 14:30 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBJames Parker shares with us this week about having a healthy fear of the Lord.
Purpose in Pain
October 01, 2021 12:24 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhen Demetrius Doss walked into Grace Covenant Church in July of 2020, he had no idea his life would literally be changed forever. God used a terrible situation to inspire Demetrius to become what he was called to do, be a fisher of men, a disciple maker. 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. Or you can fill out a digital connec...
Do Not Move An Ancient Boundary
September 30, 2021 13:54 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBWhy are people abandoning their faith more today than in the recent past? On reason could be found in Proverbs. You see when we move the boundaries of good and evil, it becomes increasingly easy to see what was once evil as good. But when we turn to the Bible for truth and a foundation to base our lives on, we find a stabilizing force that continually points us to God. If you missed the sermon Brett refers to, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/YLtiv3J9Lvo You can find the interview wi...
What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
September 29, 2021 14:30 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBMicah 6:8 has some very practical advice for us living in the current world. Check out this short video to see how this ancient text is still relevant today. 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 Tough Times Help us Grow in Our Faith
September 28, 2021 13:23 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBHow do you react when things do no go the way you hoped or planned on? We can easily slip into complaining or even some poor me’s. 1 Peter reminds us that there is refinement in the trials. Allowing God to use these things to grow us in our faith. What fires have been refining 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 ...
When You Are Weary
September 27, 2021 12:04 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAre you tired? Physically tired? Emotionally wrung out? Just plain tired? You are not alone! God can speak to us through our weariness and encourages us not to grow weary in doing good. 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...
Trust in the Lord
September 26, 2021 19:39 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBDeric Ritchey shares with us today!
What the Fruit of the Spirit Look Like in Our Daily Lives
September 24, 2021 12:41 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBWhat does the fruit of the Spirit look like in our everyday lives? 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. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
What Does it Look Like to Walk With Someone in Faith?
September 23, 2021 13:39 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSometimes we can think of discipleship as this huge thing. I must know more. I need to be a follower of Jesus longer. But when we look at the Bible (1 Timothy 2:1-2 and Titus 2:3-4) we see it is can be as simple as walking along side someone. 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 car...
Jason's Story
September 22, 2021 13:20 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBHear how Jason's life changed because of Jesus. To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church. To fill out a connection card to get more specific information about New Life go to http://newlife.church/connect.
How the Bible helps us be United
September 21, 2021 13:29 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThere are over 40,000 Christian denomination in the world. It seems that we haven’t found unity to tie us all together. The glue that should hold us together? The Bible. Missed the first part of this series? You can watch the first video here: https://youtu.be/4Uinnb20Fb8 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 ...
Unified In Christ
September 20, 2021 13:24 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBWhen speaking of how good diversity is we can forget that in order to unified there has to be something in common. In this video, Brett kicks of a set of devotionals looking the core of scriptures. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 lo...
Give Up Control
September 17, 2021 12:09 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBHow do you handle the chaos around you? Do you try to control things or do you give up control? See how giving up control to God can free you.
Together: What Unites Us (EXPO DC)
September 16, 2021 14:51 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAs a follow up from his message on Sunday, Brett shared this with the Exponential DC 2021 conference.
Go. Seek. Save.
September 14, 2021 13:29 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBDid you notice the language of the Great Commission? It is active. Check out this video to get a better picture of the active nature of Jesus’ words to go, seek, save. 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. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better! W...
How to Discern What Advice to Listen To
September 13, 2021 10:10 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWe are bombarded with information from all sides every day. From the news to social media, and from our family to our friends. But when we seek wisdom, we need to be selective in where we get information from. Let’s take a look at the book of Proverbs for insight on wisdom. Not part of a Small Group to study the Bible with? Check out newlife.church/groups. There are in-person and virtual groups that you can choose from to help you grow and seek wisdom in a Biblical setting. Share your stori...
Give Thanks
September 10, 2021 12:24 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBWhen faced with a difficult season of life, where do you turn? Let’s take a look at Psalm 105 and the life of Joseph for encouragement. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 Hungry are You for Wisdom?
September 09, 2021 12:44 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBHow we spend our time says a lot about the priorities that we have. Do we spend time seeking wisdom or do we get lost in the day to day of life? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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!
Do Not Fear
September 08, 2021 12:09 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBWhat do you do when you are afraid? We can lean on God to help us through it. Let’s take a look at some verses from Psalms and Isaiah to give guidelines for dealing with fear. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 ...
A Better Way (1 Corinthians 13)
September 07, 2021 13:20 - 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
Fulfilling Your Purpose
September 06, 2021 12:06 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThere are many books out there about people’s lives. We read them for encouragement or to learn more about someone. In the end, the ones that inspire us are the ones that the person finds/fulfills the purpose they have been called to. Taking a final look at Acts 13, what can we learn from Paul’s first recorded sermon concerning fulfilling God’s mission for our lives? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more a...
Saving Faith
September 03, 2021 13:53 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBSometimes when we read Hebrews 11, it can make us feel like we just don’t have enough faith. But if we look closer we see that faith isn’t a feeling, it’s a choice Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 Blind Spot
September 02, 2021 12:08 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBPaul continues the look at history leading up to and through Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. He plainly presents the good news to the group, and were thousands baptized? No. Instead they asked him to come back the next week! What can we learn from Paul’s example here in Acts 13? Missed the first installment in this series? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/hLFPmrW3P5w Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know...
The What Ifs
September 01, 2021 12:13 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBWhen considering a big decision, do you ask a lot of what if’s? Take heart, Moses was the same way! Online Campus Pastor Tom Pounder shares some encouragement to help us through the what ifs from Exodus 2. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 l...
How God Prepared You For Today Through Your Past
August 31, 2021 12:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBHistory gets a lot of bad press these days. But if we take a step back and look for God working in our lives and the lives of those around us, we can see His hand even in the trials. If you would like to keep up to date on New Life’s response to the refugee situation in Northern Virginia, you can visit newlife.church/refugees. What to get involved in serving those displaced from Afghanistan? E-mail [email protected] to be placed on the list of people willing to help. Share your stor...
Having Faith in Jesus While the World is in Crisis
August 30, 2021 12:07 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe world is in crisis mode. From COVID-19 and the related struggles that go along with it to the unrest in Afghanistan it’s been hard. But faith is what overcomes fear. Not faith in our faith, but rather faith that Jesus is King. That He is in control. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 ca...
Why Jesus Wept
August 27, 2021 11:59 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBJohn 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Bible, but it can tell us so much about Jesus. It shows how human he was. He was sad at the loss of a friend. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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!
This World is Not My Home
August 26, 2021 13:35 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBLife is hard. Without God, there is only the here and now, but Psalm 90 reminds us that we are not made for this world, but we are made for an eternal existence. Missed the first ½ of the Psalm 90? You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/1j5090RXhi8 Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 connectio...
How to Have Hope for the Week
August 25, 2021 14:18 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBWhat are you looking forward to this week? When we have something to look forward to we more positive. We have hope. Let’s explore a few verse that talk about hope in the Bible. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 yo...
The View from Eternity
August 24, 2021 13:51 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWritten by Moses, Psalm 90 paints a vivid picture of the frailty of man from an Upper Story perspective. We live in the now, but God sees time differently. How would your perspective change on a difficult situation in your life, if you looked at it through the eyes of eternity? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 ...
Messenger, Judge, Protector
August 23, 2021 13:25 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe see angels throughout the Bible, but do we consider the role they play in the stories we read? This study started in Acts 12 with Peter being rescued from jail but wove its way through the entire Bible where we will see angels as messengers, judges, and protectors. Missed the first devotional in this series? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/x9YLimt6Y7I Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we ...
3 Things to Do When You Are Feeling Spiritually Depleted
August 20, 2021 10:10 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBLooking for a way to get reconnected to God? Online Campus Pastor gives us three examples of how to nourish and grow in out faith. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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!
Angels
August 19, 2021 13:44 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn Acts 12 we find Peter in jail especially waiting for his execution. But God has other plans. You may have heard the story of how Peter waked out of the jail and wen to the apostles who were praying, but have you thought about the angels in the story? In this video we take a look at the role the angels played in Peter’s rescued and the role they play in our lives today. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know m...
Powerlessness
August 18, 2021 10:47 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBWhen does determined turn to stubborn? And when does that stubbornness leave us powerless? In the Bible we find that confessing and surrendering to God can lead to healing. Looking for a place to work through your hurts, habits, and hang-ups? Celebrate Recovery (newlife.church/cr) meets every Friday night. There is a large group time and a small group time. What more information? Email [email protected]. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments...
The Word of God Spread and Multiplied
August 17, 2021 14:46 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe book of Acts chronicles the early church and how it multiplied and spread around the world. As Luke tells the story of the early church, he gives us hope in the unchanging love of God and His desire for us to be a part of His family. As you listen, ask yourself: 1. What did you hear God saying to you? 2. What jumped out at you? 3. When was the last time you prayed fervently? 4. How can you focus on what matters? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in th...
Do We Take God Seriously?
August 16, 2021 11:54 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen you think of God what attributes do you think of first? In the modern world we have reduced God to Love, which He is. But He is also, Judge, Ruler, King. Let's explore Isaiah 34:1-6 together as we ponder God's power. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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.chur...
Everyone Has a Next Step
August 13, 2021 13:23 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBWhat do you think of when you hear the words where are you serving? It can be a very churchy phrase. Here at New Life, when we ask where you are serving we are asking, in part where are you connected. One of the best ways to get to know people at the church is to get involved with a team that serves either on Sunday mornings or through the week. To find out more about place you can get involved, you can visit newlife.church/serve. If you didn’t get a chance to catch Michael Bartlett at the C...
Be Faithful
August 12, 2021 07:59 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe last servant in the parable of the talents was given only one when the Master left. Instead of earning the Master more talents, he buried it, and when the Master returned, he was unprepared. When we read through this parable, note that it’s not the talents that are the issue, the issue is the faithfulness of the servant. If you missed the first devotional from Matthew 25, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/btcFMlOlcUs Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this pod...
Denial
August 11, 2021 11:21 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBIt can seem like the right thing to do, just ignore the problem and it will go away. But ignoring a problem can make it into an even bigger problem. Celebrate Recovery (newlife.church/cr) takes place every Friday and starting September 10 will be meeting in person at the nZone at 7pm! For more information, email: [email protected]. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe...
Good and Faithful Servant
August 10, 2021 13:05 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThe second parable in Matthew 25 is the parable of the talents. The servants who were given the talents were hand picked by the master to handle his affairs while he was away. Let’s take a look together at how the servants handled the responsibility and the Master’s response when He returned. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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.chur...
Who is Your Saul?
August 09, 2021 12:33 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBOne of the pivotal moments in the spreading of the Gospel was when Barnabas calls Paul back into service. Barnabas was a key figure in Paul’s walk with God, and remained in the background. Who is the Paul in your life that you can encourage into Kingdom changing service? 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. Or you can fill out ...
To Be Known
August 06, 2021 12:51 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWe are all looking for a place to belong. Sometimes finding that place takes work, but once we have found it, there is community like we have never experienced before. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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!
Be Ready
August 05, 2021 10:09 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWhat does it mean to be alert, to be ready? When we look at the bridesmaids in Matthew 25, we see a contrast in preparedness. Watch this podcast and listen to what it means to be ready. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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...
The Vision of the nZone
August 04, 2021 19:12 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBThe nZone is more than just a sports facility. It is more than just a place that a church meets. It is a place for people to experience God before they know that it is God they are experiencing. Take time to watch this podcast to catch the vision and the why behind it. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 ...
Jesus Meets Our Physical Needs
August 04, 2021 10:14 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBMeeting someone’s physical needs can be the first step in meeting their spiritual needs. How can you help someone today? How can that turn into a spiritual conversation? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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!
Be Prepared
August 03, 2021 09:22 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat does it look like to be prepared for Jesus return? In this podcast, we take a look at the parable of the bridesmaids. In this, we find five that are wise and five that are foolish. How can we life like the wise bridesmaids Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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://newlif...
What Are You Looking At?
July 30, 2021 13:23 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBWhat does it look like to be content? Or is the question really, what are you looking at that makes you discontent? In Matthew 6 we find the Sermon on the Mount. There's a ton of great stuff in this passage, but today we are going to focus on a small but mighty lesson that is wrapped up in the question, "What are you looking at?" What did you hear God saying to you? If you have any prayer request, questions, or just want to let us know how God is working in your life right now, leave it in t...
Can A Person Change - Part 2
July 30, 2021 01:20 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBPeter is an amazing example of a life changed. When we meet him, he is impetuous, outspoken, and impulsive. And yet in Acts, he is the catalyst for change and the advancement of the Gospel to the Gentiles without strings attached. If you missed the first part of this devotional though, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/QUFMqHaZ0vo Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we belie...
A Little Help From My Friends
July 28, 2021 13:44 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBCan you think of a time in your life when your friends carried you through? In Mark 2 we see a group of friends willing do a lot more than bring a meal to a sick friend! They went out of their way to get their friend to Jesus. Check out Mark 2:1-12 with Kevin McNeil from Canvas Church. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast 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 ...