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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Acts 14 - Lessons from Lystra
March 02, 2021 15:14 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBToday, we dive a little deeper in the story from Paul’s life during one of his first missionary journeys. Paul’s experience at Lystra still rings true today – how quickly the crowd changes. To learn more about New Life, go to http://newlife.church.
How God's Love Overcomes Our Guilt
March 01, 2021 14:20 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe can become overwhelmed by the guilt in our lives, but at the cross, we see the overwhelming love of God and his forgiveness. 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.
Measure what Matters Most in Life
February 26, 2021 14:28 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBPeter Drucker said, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” This is a great business principle, but also is good for our spiritual lives. Let’s take a look at 2 Peter 1:3-8 together and see how we can measure/gauge what is happening in our spiritual 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.
Lessons from the Tower of Babel
February 25, 2021 14:35 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBHave you ever imagined how easy it would be to communicate if the entire world spoke the same language? There was a time like that. But when those folks decided that they would build a tower to reach God, their languages were changed. We could no longer speak to each other as easily as before. Check out the three lessons we can learn today from the story of the Tower of Babel Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to k...
How to have a Good Day
February 24, 2021 11:13 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBWhat does it mean to have a good day? Everything going just right? Have you ever ruined a good day with words you said or a selfish act? Let’s dive into 1 Peter3 and see what the Bible has to say about good days. 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 does it look like to be Pure in Heart so we can see God
February 22, 2021 14:15 - 27 minutes - 25 MB“Blessed are those who are pure in heart…” Sure they are blessed, but what does that actually look like? Is this something I can even do? Should I even try? 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.
Why taking a Sabbath to Rest is Important
February 19, 2021 14:09 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDo you find it difficult to rest? We live in world that rewards the busy, but God created the sabbath for us. What do you do to rest? 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.
Everybody is Called
February 18, 2021 11:31 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAre you listening? Not to the noise around you, but are you listening to what God is saying to you? Let’s take a look at Isaiah 6 together. 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.
Be a Label Breaker
February 17, 2021 14:57 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHave you ever been called a name? I have. Sometimes they hurt and sometimes we wear them like a badge of honor. But the truth is, they don’t’ represent the way that God sees us. He sees us as His children. We are loved by God. Don’t allow the labels given to you to blot out who you really are, a child of God. 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 ne...
Crisis of Our Time
February 15, 2021 13:40 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBWe can be confident in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is through that faith and confidence that we find salvation. But what does this confidence look like in our modern times? 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.
Extra
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBElite athletes train hard to be at the top of their game. While they might be born with some natural talents it takes practice and training to hone those skills to become the best. Let’s take a look at what that can mean in our walk with Christ. 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.
God's Grace
February 11, 2021 13:32 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB“My grace is sufficient for you.” is verse that is often quoted. But what isn’t quoted is that this was God’s response to Paul’s request to have the thorn in his flesh removed. Paul reacts in a very unlikely manner and says he will boast all the more in the sufficiency of God through his trials 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.
Quiet Humility
February 10, 2021 11:17 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBWhen David was in the field as a shepherd, he was not thinking about what he would do when he was king. He was focused on the tasks God had for him there. Looking at your life, are you pursuing things that God has not asked you to pursue? 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.
Remember
February 09, 2021 11:47 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn my office, I have a few ticket stubs tacked to the wall. They remind me of the amazing time I had and make me smile. God know how important it is to our faith to remember – remember what He has done for us. Remember his glory. Remember His love . 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.
The Crisis of Our Generation
February 08, 2021 13:24 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBWhere do you turn when your foundations are being destroyed? Let’s explore the Biblical answer to that question together as we look at Hebrews 11 and what how the heroes of the faith handled this question. 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.
Surrender Control to God
February 05, 2021 14:09 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBDo you make New Year resolutions? What would it look like if we lived in the presence of God? 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.
What's in the Box?
February 04, 2021 14:08 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBDraw an empty box on a piece of paper. If you had to put the thing that is most important to you in that box, what would it be? Check out this video that challenges us to evaluate what we are living for/seeking after in our lives. 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.
Stillness
February 03, 2021 14:41 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBLife is noisy. The clatter of day to day living. The radio on in the car. The music from our headphones while we workout. What does it look like to find stillness - a time where we can communicate with God without all the distractions? 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.
Hebrews 12
February 02, 2021 15:18 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFaith does not begin with you and me. It begins with Jesus who is the author and perfecter of our faith. What does it look like to allow Jesus to do His good work for you in your life today? 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.
Spiritual Hunger
February 01, 2021 11:53 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIt is so easy to get caught up in the moment. After Jesus fed the five thousand, He had to talk with them about what needs they really needed to have filled. 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.
Walking with God with Cancer (pt 1)
January 31, 2021 18:46 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBAfter walking through Habakkuk 1 & 2, we pause to reflect on Habakkuk's strife and waiting through Brennan's experience with cancer.
Everybody Worships
January 29, 2021 13:20 - 8 minutes - 7.83 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 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.
Dig Deeper into Habakkuk 2
January 28, 2021 14:41 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBDig deeper into Habakkuk 2! If you are new to the channel or just missed the sermon he refers to in the video, you can find it here: https://vimeo.com/504137885 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.
Comparison
January 27, 2021 12:02 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBWhen we compare ourselves to others, it rarely goes well. It can lead to envy, jealousy or hatred. It can even tear apart friendships and marriages. Let’s take a look at a couple of examples from the Bible of comparison and what God had to say about 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 newlife.church.
Relentless Hope
January 26, 2021 13:52 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThe woman in Mark 5 is a great example of relentless home. She had suffered for years, and yet still had faith in Jesus to heal her from a simple touch. Check out the lessons we can learn from her life and next steps we can take in our own lives in this video. Want to work through your own hurts, habits, and hang-ups? Email [email protected] to talk to someone about Celebrate Recovery that takes place every Friday night (currently meeting on Zoom). Share your stories, prayer requests, or yo...
Loser's Limp
January 25, 2021 14:08 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBPeace of mind. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? But it is not always the way our minds work. What does our life look like if we find our peace and joy in the presence of God? The challenge question from today’s podcast is, ‘Who are you accountable to?” Let us know how that is going along with your stories prayer requests or other responses 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.
Who Is Your Zacchaeus
January 22, 2021 14:29 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBHave you ever read the comments on viral social media posts? People can be mean! It’s not a new thing, we see the same type of thing in the story of Zacchaeus. Let’s take a look at his story together. 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.
Endure
January 21, 2021 14:07 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWe are inspired by Jesus to endure – because He endured so much. In Hebrews Paul likes the Christian walk to a race. It can be difficult but don’t forget, you have a crowd of witnesses cheering you on that have all been there before you! 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.
Joy
January 20, 2021 14:33 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBWe can all live a life filled with joy – it isn’t something reserved for the spiritually elite. Paul gives us some guidelines for joy in Philippians and Linton Hall Campus Pastor Stan Rodda walks us through this two-fold approach to joy. 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.
Love and Purity
January 19, 2021 12:08 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBGod loves you. God loved you first. Don’t get overwhelmed in the title of this video and worry about a message that tells us all the things we can’t do and be pure and humble. Instead, Read 1 John 3:1-8 with Bett in the video to understand better how a relationship with the Father can lead us to both love and purity. 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,...
Beginning of Wisdom
January 18, 2021 14:08 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat does the Bible mean when it says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom? I’m afraid of spiders but I don’t feel wiser! Take a moment to watch this video for a great breakdown of what the Bible means by “fear the Lord,” and how we can apply that to our lives. 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.
Peace and Humility
January 15, 2021 13:11 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBSomething make you mad? Did you react with a blessing? Why is it so hard? Check out this video with some advice from 1 Peter on how to handle anger. 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.
Disappointment
January 14, 2021 10:53 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAs a follow up from his message on Sunday, Brett shares more insights from Habakkuk 1. What stands out to you from this devotional? Share below. Looking for a Church? Check out New Life at http://newlife.church.
Be Rich
January 13, 2021 15:13 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBThere are plenty of ways to be rich and they aren’t all money and things. In 1 Timothy, we find three practical steps we can take to be rich every day. 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.
Goodbye 2020
January 12, 2021 13:11 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen it seems like the trials will never end, don’t be discouraged. Difficult situations strengthen us. Don’t let them beat you down. There is hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel. “Proven character produces hope.” – Romans 5:4 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.
Spiritual Toughness
January 11, 2021 11:30 - 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 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.
Forgiveness
January 08, 2021 14:42 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBWhen we look forward to 2021, what does it look like to move forward with forgiveness? Forgiving others, and seeking forgiveness when we have done wrong?
The Good Life
January 07, 2021 14:21 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWho doesn’t want a fresh start and a shot at a good life? Let’s read through Psalm 1 and see what the Scriptures tell us about a good life from God’s perspective. What did you hear God saying to you through today’s podcast? 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.
3 Chairs (Romans 10)
January 06, 2021 14:53 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBWith 2020 in the rearview, we are looking forward to 2021. What a great time to think about what God has done in your life the last year! In this video, we will hear Dale’s 3-chair story. What is your 3-chair story? 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.
Fresh & Clean New Year
January 04, 2021 18:56 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBIn Revelation 21, we see an amazing promise from God, that He is making all things new. A place where there will be no more tears. A place of being in the presence of God at all times. Check out today’s video to hear how Stan brings a passage in Revelation to life for us at the start of 2021. How will you “dwell with God” in 2021? 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 ...
Best Is Yet To Come
January 03, 2021 20:17 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat is your vision for the new year ahead? Is Jesus at the center of that vision? As we kick off 2021, Sean shares an encouraging message to help us seek God's vision for our lives this year.
Hope Through Jesus
January 01, 2021 14:41 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBWe have face many overwhelming issues during our lives. It could sound over simplistic to say that Jesus is the answer to each of those challenges. Together, let's walk through 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and be reminded that our hope is in and through Jesus. What did you hear God saying to you today? Let us know in the comments below! Want to know more about who we are, what we believe, or when we meet? Visit newlife.church.
Prayer Practice
December 31, 2020 14:16 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBThere are many examples of prayer throughout the Bible. In this video, we see an example from Isaiah. Watch the video and take the challenge! 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.
Thankfulness
December 30, 2020 14:51 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBThere are many things we cannot control, but we can control how we respond to the circumstances around us. Let's look at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 today and take it to heart. Paul encourages us to be joyful always, pray, and give thanks. What will you spend your time and energy focusing on today? Pray and reflect on what you have to be thankful for! We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what God has been saying to you through this podcast in the comments below! If you'd like to know more a...
The Lord's Prayer
December 29, 2020 14:16 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThe Lord’s Prayer is probably the most famous prayer out there. It is recited throughout the world, but Jesus gave us this prayer as an example of how to pray. Read through Matthew 6:9-13 today with fresh eyes. Take time to pray specifically about something in your life (or the world around you) for each point. Let us know how you used this to bring a fresh perspective to your prayer life in the comments below! If you would like more information about who we are, what we believe, or when we ...
The Shepherds
December 28, 2020 14:28 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBThe shepherds got good news from an angel about the Savior, come to the earth. They were just ordinary guys, who received an extraordinary message. 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.
Ordinary Shepherds
December 27, 2020 19:11 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBGod has an extraordinary message for ordinary people, shared through ordinary people. As we close out our Ordinary Christmas series and 2020, Stan wraps it all up with a message of salvation and encouragement in being ordinary.
Childlike Christmas
December 24, 2020 11:38 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAs a child, there is so much magic around Christmas. There are delicious cookies everywhere, the decorations…the presents! Would out Christmases look different if we remembered that we are God’s children? That we have a Father who loves us deeply? 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.
Father Christmas
December 23, 2020 11:29 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBOur Heavenly Father loves us. He loved us so much that He sent Jesus so that we could know Him better. 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.
Seek First the Kingdom
December 22, 2020 14:07 - 11 minutes - 5.36 MBChristmas is often associated with joy and peace, but that first Christmas was one that was filled with fear and faith. The participants in the Christmas story chose to seek God's Kingdom over their own comfort. How will you seek the Kingdom of God through the Christmas season and into the New Year? 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.chur...