New Life Wichita

Change Makers: You’re Late

March 10, 2019 22:42 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

This week guest speaker Thao P. Nguyen shares with us about how Jesus responded to his friend Lazarus’ death.

Twisted: It’s Only Physical

February 24, 2019 22:21 - 44 minutes - 35.2 MB

There is one twist of truth that is unique in its impact and implications. It erodes a person's capacity for intimacy and leaves scars on the soul. And yet, in its proper context, it provides a depth of relationship and a closeness that God intended for a husband and a wife. However, when it comes to sex, our culture has bought into the lie. And it is affecting us at the deepest levels.

Twisted: Facing Forward

February 17, 2019 21:57 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MB

When we experience pain, we often ask, "Why?" In times of pain, we find ourselves desperately seeking for purpose. Tell me there is meaning in this. Tell me this happened for a reason. All too often when we look around at our present circumstances and look back to examine the past, we can't see how anything good can come out of the pain. This is because the purpose behind our pain is found by looking elsewhere.

Twisted: All Is Not What It Seems

February 11, 2019 03:21 - 39 minutes - 30.9 MB

There is more to this world than we can see. Beyond all that we are able to measure and understand is a spiritual world; a world that we can neither see nor touch, yet we feel its impact every day. We live in a world in which an evil influence exists that deceives us and desires to ultimately lead us on a path of destruction. In this session, we'll discuss how our lives have become twisted, and we’ll discover the source behind this deception.

Bridges Not Walls

February 03, 2019 23:11 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MB

Two years ago, New Life Wichita launched with a goal to make a lasting impact in our community. We believe our devotion to God is illustrated, demonstrated, and authenticated by our love for others. To follow Jesus means to build bridges not walls. It’s how we become a community of change makers.

One Thing

December 31, 2018 02:44 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MB

You have no idea what hangs in the balance if you don't do this one thing.

Light of the World: It’s Personal

December 24, 2018 16:12 - 34 minutes - 26.3 MB

First-centuries Jews expected the arrival of a messiah, a political and military leader. He would save their culture by driving out the Roman Empire and making Israel a feared military power in the region once again. But when God orchestrated Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, he was up to something much bigger . . . and much more personal to you and me.

Light of the World: Toddler King

December 16, 2018 20:36 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MB

What are some things that cause people to drift away from God and the church? All of us have faced times when we felt distant from God. What were some of the factors that caused you to feel disconnected? If we’re honest, there’s a little King Herod in all of us. All of us can be tempted to focus on building our own “kingdom” rather than participating in God’s “kingdom”. But what do we do with all that?

Light of the World: Most Wonderful

December 09, 2018 20:36 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MB

The Christmas season is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for many people, it’s complicated. What do you do when the magic and wonder of the Christmas season feels out of reach?

It’s Personal

December 02, 2018 22:30 - 48 minutes - 37.5 MB

How should we react daily when the God of the universe, instead of condemning us as we deserve, gives us grace and gives us new life? You take it personal.

How To Get What You Really Want: Thinkin' It Through

November 25, 2018 19:51 - 33 minutes - 26 MB

It doesn’t take long to discover; this world won’t provide you with what you really want, and it will distract you from ultimately matters. Our culture that is fascinated with upgrades and experiences will rob you of what you value. But is there another option?

How To Get What You Really Want: Last Things First

November 18, 2018 20:59 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MB

What do you want…really? We’ll never get what we really want until we discover what is most valuable. In order to figure out what you really want, you first have to figure out what you value, but how do you do that?

How To Get What You Really Want: Don't Be Deceived

November 11, 2018 22:14 - 41 minutes - 32 MB

We’ll never get what we really want until we discover what is most valuable. But choosing what’s valuable isn’t natural. We’ve all had the experience of getting what we naturally want, only to discover it's not what we ultimately want. But how do we avoid sabotaging ourselves by our short-term desires?

How To Get What You Really Want: Careful What You Want For

November 05, 2018 00:02 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MB

Have you ever wanted something, got it and then regretted it later? Maybe it wasn’t a something, but a someone. Getting what we want can be tricky . . . and even dangerous. It usually leaves us wanting more. If what we want leads to a cycle of wanting more and more, maybe we want the wrong things.

What Happy Couples Know page: It’s A Choice

October 28, 2018 20:54 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MB

Happy couples decide they owe each other everything but are owed nothing in return. But that requires effort. Every married person makes a choice every day. That choice feels more like a reaction, so most people don’t think they have a choice at all. But they do.

What Happy Couples Know: Sometimes You Have to Throw Things

October 21, 2018 22:14 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MB

As long as you think your spouse owes you, your marriage will be all about keeping score. That destroys intimacy. It destroys love. But what are we supposed to do about our hopes, dreams, and desires?

What Happy Couples Know: It's Mutual

October 14, 2018 20:15 - 39 minutes - 29.3 MB

We all enter into marriage with hopes, dreams, and desires. They create expectations. But when you put those expectations onto your spouse, it turns your marriage into a debt/debtor relationship. Your relationship becomes marked by the belief that your spouse owes you something. So, how do you keep your hopes, dreams, and desires from becoming expectations?

What Happy Couples Know: Nothing

October 07, 2018 19:04 - 32 minutes - 24.5 MB

A great relationship doesn’t happen by accident. It requires investment, care and regular maintenance. But sometimes we don’t want to make the effort. As long as it’s not broken, do we really need to talk about it?

Bobbleheaded Jesus: Personal Ministry

October 01, 2018 22:04 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MB

If you have ever volunteered to do something for which you felt totally unqualified, then you already know what an experience like that can do for your faith. One of the primary ways God grows our faith is through personal ministry.

Bobbleheaded Jesus: Pivotal Circumstances

September 23, 2018 21:50 - 33 minutes - 25.4 MB

Life is full of surprises—some good, some not so good. But each unexpected event that comes our way is actually a divine opportunity.

Bobbleheaded Jesus: Providential Relationships

September 16, 2018 21:09 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

If you are like most people, you can't tell your life story without referencing people who played significant roles along the way. The same is true of your faith story. Providential relationships play a big role in the development of our faith.

Bobbleheaded Jesus: Private Disciplines

September 09, 2018 19:43 - 42 minutes - 32.4 MB

What role do private spiritual disciplines play in the development of our faith? Drawing from Jesus' teaching, we see how God leverages systematic prayer and generosity to grow our confidence in him.

Bobbleheaded Jesus: Practical Teaching

September 02, 2018 20:43 - 43 minutes - 33.3 MB

When our acts of faith intersect with God's faithfulness, our faith grows. From Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders, we discover that hearing and learning are not enough. The value is in the application. Because in the end, it's obedience that makes all the difference.

Bobbleheaded Jesus: Big Faith

August 26, 2018 20:49 - 37 minutes - 27.7 MB

Our personal faith is so important, but what can we do to help us grow a Big Faith? Mike Snow joins us to provide an overview of the five things God uses to mature our faith.

Prepared: Good God?

August 19, 2018 19:45 - 39 minutes - 30.7 MB

There’s one question about God that elicits the most emotion, but has no emotionally satisfying answer. If God is good, why is there so much suffering in the world? If God were all-powerful, he could eliminate suffering. If God was loving, he would eliminate suffering. So, is he unable or unwilling?

Prepared: Reliable Witness

August 12, 2018 23:58 - 34 minutes - 26.9 MB

You believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose from the grave. That’s amazing! But you don’t have to believe it because the Bible says so. It’s better than that . . . .

Prepared: Hope on the Ropes

August 05, 2018 19:22 - 32 minutes - 25.2 MB

One of the most frustrating things about being a Christian is when someone asks you a question about what you believe. If you had fifteen minutes of undivided attention, you could answer. But what are you supposed to say in just a few seconds? How do you defend your faith without losing your mind?

When God?: When God Is Late

July 29, 2018 20:24 - 35 minutes - 26.4 MB

Why didn't God do something? Sometimes, despite our most fervent prayers, God doesn't show up the way we want him to. The cancer isn't cured. The company fails. The foreclosure goes through. In this message, we discover what to look for when it feels like God forgot to show up.

When God?: When God Is Uncooperative

July 22, 2018 19:41 - 32 minutes - 24.8 MB

We've all seen athletes point to heaven after touchdowns or home runs. And we've heard actors thank God during their acceptance speeches. We know God can be glorified in our moments of success. But what about moments of weakness? How do we keep going when our circumstances are crippling and God seems to be saying, "No"?

When God?: When God Is Inattentive

July 15, 2018 22:11 - 38 minutes - 29.4 MB

Is God's silence a sign of his absence? Or does it mean something else? In this message, we look at the story of a man Jesus said was the greatest who ever lived. And yet, even this man struggled with God's inattentiveness. The message Jesus sends him in the middle of his doubt contains a secret reassurance for us 2,000 years later.

Follow: Thao’s Story

July 08, 2018 21:18 - 38 minutes - 30.1 MB

If you or someone close to you has ever struggled with God because He's seemed indifferent or unaware, or because of very difficult, painful circumstances, listen to Thao’s Story. Her story is one of illogical hope, healing, peace and passion in spite of facing circumstances that should crush the human soul & spirit.

Follow: Unfollow

July 02, 2018 02:12 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MB

Following Jesus results in overwhelming faith, but at times it can also be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing. It can cause us to miss opportunities, lose business, or stand out in the crowd when we'd rather fit in. Even Jesus' earliest followers restled with this tension, but one of his disciples asked a question that put everything in perspective; to whom shall I go?

Follow: What I Want to Want

June 24, 2018 23:15 - 34 minutes - 27 MB

Most of us don't become Christians with the intent of following Jesus. We become Christians because we are told obedience pays and disobedience doesn't. We become Christians hoping that spirituality will fill the holes in our souls. We become Christians hoping God will fix us. Eventually, our agendas clash with Jesus' agenda, and we have to decide whether we'll abandon him or follow.

Follow: The Fine Print

June 17, 2018 19:53 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MB

During his time on earth, Jesus invited misbehavers and unbelievers to follow him. We are all invited to follow him. You are invited to follow him, but there's something you need to know about following Jesus. It will cost you something eventually.

Follow: Follow Wear

June 11, 2018 02:39 - 36 minutes - 27.8 MB

Everyone is invited to follow Jesus. But what do people who follow Jesus look like? What do they wear?

Follow: Fearless

June 03, 2018 23:51 - 37 minutes - 29.3 MB

We want to follow Jesus, but where is he leading? What is the payoff for following him? Is it being a better person? Is it life in heaven after we die? If you follow him, you won't have a pain-free life. But that's okay, because Jesus offers much more—a faith so strong it frees us from fear.

Follow: Next Steps

May 20, 2018 20:09 - 40 minutes - 31.1 MB

Religion says, Change and you can join us. Jesus says, Join us and you will change. There's a huge difference. Jesus doesn't expect you to be perfect. He just wants you to follow him. Being a sinner doesn't disqualify you from following him. Being an unbeliever doesn't disqualify you from following him. In fact, following almost always begins with taking one small step.

Follow: Jesus Says

May 13, 2018 20:15 - 37 minutes - 29.3 MB

Jesus says to pray. Jesus says not to look over there. Jesus says to be nice. Jesus says to get up early and read your Bible. Lots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says. But what if doing what Jesus says isn't what Jesus says to do at all? Regardless of what you believe. Regardless of how you behave. Jesus invites you to follow him.

David: When Dreams Can’t Come True

May 09, 2018 22:24 - 36 minutes - 30.4 MB

Plans are great. Reality is greater. Reality wins. Things don’t always go as planned. Some dreams don’t come true. So what do you do when you discover your dream can’t come true?

David: The Great King

April 30, 2018 00:12 - 35 minutes - 26.6 MB

Few things are as repulsive as a leader, parent, boss, or politician who leverages influence for his or her benefit to the neglect of those he or she is responsible for. Few things are as inspiring as a leader who says no to himself or herself in order to say yes to those for whom he or she is responsible. So how can we lead well when authority is placed in our hands?

David: The Abigail Way

April 22, 2018 22:31 - 34 minutes - 26.3 MB

The way of God isn't appealing when we have been wronged by someone else. Our natural urge is to try to get even. We want to wrong the people who wrong us as a way of getting payback. That seems just. It seems fair. But does it solve anything? Maybe there’s a better way.

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