New Life Wichita
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Tempted: To meet a legitimate need in an illegitimate way
April 14, 2024 19:40 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBJust like Jesus, one of the greatest temptations we all face is to meet a legitimate need in an illegitimate way. But what's the big deal when it's such a small thing?
Tempted: A Test of Trust
April 07, 2024 22:50 - 38 minutes - 35 MBCulture constantly tells us to "live our truth" and "follow our heart." And yet, how many times have we lived our truth and followed our heart only to have it end in regret? To where we look back and ask ourselves, "What was I thinking?!" Maybe culture has gotten it wrong. Is there a better option?
The Great Exchange: The Singular Solution to Our Greatest Problem
March 31, 2024 20:56 - 35 minutes - 30.8 MBThe final solution to our ultimate problem.
The Weight of Your Words: Intent Doesn't Remove the Dent
March 24, 2024 20:45 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBEven when our words are accidental, they can still hurt someone. There is a right way and a wrong way to handle it if they do.
The Weight of Your Words: Look Who's Talking
March 17, 2024 19:06 - 33 minutes - 31 MBLook Who's Talking
The Weight of Your Words: Way More
March 10, 2024 17:03 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBThe words spoken to us, at us, over us and about us have shaped us for good or for bad. Just like the words WE speak have the power to shape others. Some words weigh much more than others.
The Fundamental List: The Bible
March 03, 2024 22:48 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Bible documents God's redemptive activities in the world, culminating in the arrival of His final King.
The Fundamental List: As You Go
February 26, 2024 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJesus followers are multipliers
The Fundamental List: God's Special Agent
February 18, 2024 23:02 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThe Church is God's agent for transformation personally, culturally and globally.
Not a Fan
February 11, 2024 22:03 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe Fundamental List: Of First Importance
February 04, 2024 20:52 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBJesus died for my sin to reconcile me to God.
The Fundamental List: Judge Not
January 29, 2024 01:22 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBJesus promised justice in the end and invites us to trust him in the meantime.
The Fundamental List: Sin Knot
January 21, 2024 20:55 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJesus defined sin as anything that harms you or others.
The Fundamental List: Shadowcaster
January 14, 2024 23:54 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBFundamental #2: Jesus came to illustrate and demonstrate what God is like.
The Fundamental List: Hang on to Baby Jesus!
January 08, 2024 02:32 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBFundamental #1: Jesus is God's Son and our King
Who Needs Christmas? - We Do
December 24, 2023 16:21 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWho needed Christmas? We did!
Why Christmas? - Paying the Price We Could Never Pay
December 17, 2023 16:20 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWhy Christmas? Because we needed it and as it turns out, God needed it, too.
You want Me to do What? - Get Out of the Boat
December 03, 2023 23:22 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWe have no idea: When we come up with an idea, we are reliant on our resources. But when God calls us to something, we are reliant on His, and that makes all the difference.
You want Me to do What? - A matter of trust
November 19, 2023 21:52 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBEven for those us who believe in God, we sometimes think “God, you’re smart. But you’re not as smart as I am.” Yeah, we may never say not say it, but if we’re honest, sometimes our choices say it for us…and so do the consequences.
You want Me to do What? - Connecting the Dots
November 12, 2023 23:37 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBSometimes it might feel like God is simply about behavior control. But the truth is, God wants something for us that is so much bigger and better.
iMarriage: Part 3
November 06, 2023 02:23 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBiMarriage: Putting your ”I” out
October 29, 2023 21:56 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis one decision is our only hope to the marriage we long for.
iMarriage - Transforming Desires and Expectations: Keeping my I on you.
October 22, 2023 21:52 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMarriage is complicated, but here's one thing that can make all the difference.
The Forgotten Way - Should I Stay ”Christian”? Part 8: Leverage
October 15, 2023 20:03 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBJesus never called his followers "Christians." He called them to something far simpler yet more demanding that centers on one question.
The Forgotten Way - Should I Stay ”Christian”? Part 7: Loopholes
October 08, 2023 21:53 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWe all try to get around rules. Loophole Christians as, "How close can I get to sin without actually sinning?" But Jesus intended something far better, and for the sake of the next generation, it is time for us to remember.
The Forgotten Way - Should I Stay ”Christian”? Part 6: Why Are You So Mad?
October 01, 2023 20:07 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIt's easy to be a church of truth or a church of grace--to be conservative or liberal. But when churches take either of those routes, we have lost Jesus' Way, and deep down, we know something is missing.
The Forgotten Way - Should I Stay ”Christian”? Part 5: Messy Necessity
September 24, 2023 21:59 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBJesus calls his followers to love the way he loved. But we've forgotten: there's a tension in the WAY he loved -- it was messy, inconsistent, unfair, and confusing. So, what does the Forgotten Way of loving like Jesus look like?
The Forgotten Way - ”Should I Stay Christian”? Part 4: Light it up
September 17, 2023 20:38 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Forgotten Way - ”Should I Stay Christian”? Part 3: I’ll Be The Judge
September 10, 2023 21:09 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe New Testament has something surprising to say...the Forgotten Way of how followers of Jesus should treat people who don't believe in or follow Jesus.
The Forgotten Way - Should I Stay ”Christian”? Part 2: No
August 27, 2023 19:01 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhy is it Christians can be seen as power-hungry, politically motivated, quarrelsome, hateful, hostile and disputatious? Is this really what Jesus intended for His followers?
The Forgotten Way: Should I Stay ”Christian”?
August 20, 2023 20:51 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWhat Does It Even Mean? For millions, the term "Christian" has come to mean many things, few of them good, and we owe the world an apology. But what does it even mean to be a "Christian"? It's time for us to forget "Christian" and remember the Forgotten Way.
unLIMITED: 5 Things
August 13, 2023 22:54 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBExperiencing life as God desires us to experience it requires us to determine the best experiences He hopes for us to have in the midst of our limitless options. This weekend, we discover the top 5.
unLIMITED: I’ve Got This!
August 06, 2023 21:26 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBExperiencing life as God desires us to experience it requires us to unlearn some things and unbelieve some lies.
unLIMITED
July 30, 2023 20:46 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn America, our inclination is to cram everything into our schedules and to take nothing out. Our days are numbered, yet we live as if we had unlimited time. When we live that way, we set ourselves up for burnout, regret and we hurt the next generation.
Summer Slump: Dealing with Doubt
July 16, 2023 21:27 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBJesus isn't troubled with our doubts, He just invites us to believe.
Summer Slump: Reaching for Jesus
July 10, 2023 01:04 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJesus notices the bent over and broken, the tired and exhausted, and meets them at their point of need.
Summer Slump: Gardens in the Wilderness
July 02, 2023 22:13 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBFinding God in the wilderness.
Summer Slump: The Lows of Summer
June 25, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHard moments and difficult seasons come and go in life. This is guaranteed. When we find ourselves in a slump, needing support, we can find help among God's people.
Unfiltered: Understanding Yourself
June 18, 2023 19:11 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWisdom for grown-ups takes the long view.
Unfiltered: Understanding Others
June 11, 2023 21:09 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWisdom would be easier if it weren't for other people.
Unfiltered: Understanding the World
June 04, 2023 15:48 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWisdom is the competence with regard to how we navigate the complexities of life.
Bold: Generosity
May 28, 2023 15:58 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBGenerosity in every aspect of your life has the potential to set you free. Being bold means being generous.
Bold: Hope Changes Everything
May 21, 2023 15:45 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBSometimes life doesn't go as we planned. Finding the hope God has for us in difficult times.
Bold: Prayer
May 14, 2023 20:22 - 28 minutes - 26 MBGod honors bold prayers because bold prayers honor God
Star Quality
May 07, 2023 21:13 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBJesus Christ Superstar? In a culture obsessed with celebrity, Jesus calls us to a different kind of stardom. What is this star quality that can bring unity to our divisions and hope to our despair?
The Best Day Ever
April 10, 2023 02:21 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOne thing alone confirms that this the best day ever!
Hand Me Another Brick: Drift
April 02, 2023 22:07 - 34 minutes - 32 MBNo matter what God has done for you, in you or around you, you have the potential to drift right back into the same mess He saved you from. Here's how to prevent that!
Hand Me Another Brick: Someone is Watching
March 19, 2023 22:21 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWhether we realize it or not, people are watching us. The question is, are they seeing a "light" or just a shade of gray?