New Life Christian Church
1,722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 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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Come Before Winter (2022) - Audio
September 18, 2022 16:51 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDo you feel the same sense of urgency for your friends and family as you did when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Brett returns with a familiar message of the urgency to share our faith with those around us who may still be lost.
4 Ways To Go And Make Disciples - Audio
September 16, 2022 11:56 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBWhat is a spiritual conversation and how do I start one? If you are not sure where to start, or even if you are an old pro, Tom shares four very practical ways to start spiritual conversations. Next Steps What did you hear God saying to you today? Which tip will you use to jump-start a spiritual conversation today? Share with us which tip you used and how it went in the comments below! Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you w...
How To Be The Greatest - Audio
September 14, 2022 09:13 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MB"And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” -- Mark 9:35 When we serve others, we put them first. There are opportunities to serve people all around us. From helping a neighbor out to holding a door for someone. When we think about Kingdom impact, these acts of service can lead to conversations about Jesus. Here at New Life, there are opportunities to serve every Sunday and throughout the week. Check out ...
How We Know God Cares for Us - Audio
September 13, 2022 11:41 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBEver wonder if God cares about you? Today's devotion is a great reminder of His promise to remember us. The rainbow isn't just the natural result of physics. It's more. Much more. It's God's reminder to us that He knows us and cares about us. How do we know? Watch today's devotion by Brett. 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.ch...
Developing Spiritual Toughness - Audio
September 12, 2022 12:31 - 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 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.
Evangelism - Audio
September 11, 2022 17:20 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat's your purpose in life? If you're a follower of Christ, it should be making disciples in your everyday life through your daily relationship. Patrick Dennis closes out our Guest Speaker series with a convicting message of caring about those around us and their salvation.
The Cross Has the Final Word - Audio
September 09, 2022 12:59 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBWe are thankful for the what the cross represents in our faith. It represents the end of the old covenant. It represents the start of a new covenant. It represents hope. It represents the love of the Father. It stands for forgiveness. Thank you Jesus for the sacrifice you made on the cross. Thank you Jesus for having the final word. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this worship in the comments below. If you would like to know more about who we are, what we believe, ...
How to Deal with Conflict in Your Life - Audio
September 08, 2022 11:52 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBConflict is a regular part of life, but when we handle conflict in a godly way, we grow. In this video, we explore the conflict between two friends in Acts. What conflict do you need to deal with in your life right now? 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.ch...
How Staying Focus Can Help You Grow in Your Faith - Audio
September 07, 2022 09:25 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBAre you more like Mary or Martha? Many of us live a distracted life. Sean encourages us to step back and find the undistracted time in our lives for what is important. What do I need to focus on today so that I can spend undistracted time with 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 connect...
How 1 Corinthians 13 Can Impact Your Life Everyday - Audio
September 06, 2022 18:36 - 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
What Purpose Drives You? - Audio
September 05, 2022 13:34 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhen we are not plugged into God, the purpose of our life is distracting. Whether we are driven by money, fame, friends or something else, when we strive to attain these things we lose sight of the true purpose we have been called to: Being set apart for God’s Purpose. 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 o...
Persecution and Suffering - Audio
September 04, 2022 17:51 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDo we still suffer persecution in our modern times? Does your faith waiver when persecution comes? This week, special guest, Chris Barras, shares an encouraging and challenging message for when persecution tests our faith.
We Will Receive a New Name and Life with Jesus - Audio
September 02, 2022 12:54 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBDo you have a nickname? Maybe it is a shorten version of your given name. Maybe you got the nickname from something you did or were good at. Let us know how you got your nickname in the comments below! Our name represents who we are. Let’s dive in together and explore some names that are changed by God in the Bible and see what it means to us. 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, wha...
A Devotional from Psalm 37 - Audio
September 01, 2022 13:08 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt is so easy to get caught up in all the wrong. Worry comes almost second nature. We are concerned about everything from our health to the state of society and everything in between. Yet, God wants us to rely on Him for everything. Not just the little things, but the “test me in this” big things. Today, let’s grab out Bibles, open to Psalm 37, find encouragement, and “trust the LORD and do good.” Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below....
How To Receive God's Blessing - Audio
August 31, 2022 11:32 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBReading through the history of Israel in the Old Testament, we see a pattern. They would follow God and His commands and experience blessing. Then they would turn away from God and the blessings would cease. How are you living your life? Are you looking for ways daily to listen to and follow the Good Shepherd or are you going along on your own? 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, wha...
9 Things You Can Do to Make An Impact - Audio
August 30, 2022 11:36 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people,” - Colossians3:23 (CSB) Check out this devotional for practical advice on how to live this out. Are there topics or scriptures you would like to learn more about? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]. 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:/...
Why We Need to Prepare and Be Patient in our Faith - Audio
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 - 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 Godly Judgment Spurs Revival in the Church - Audio
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 - 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...
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.
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 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 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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
The Shepherd Leads Us Home - Audio
July 31, 2022 19:56 - 42 minutes - 39 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.
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!
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...
Everything Changed - Audio
July 27, 2022 11:48 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBSing along with the New Life Worship Team as they sing "Everything Changed". To learn more about New Life go to http://newlife.church.
Godly Desperation - Audio
July 26, 2022 09:06 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 When Jesus returned the disciples, He found the arguing in Mark 9. They have been unable to heal a boy who had been brought to them. The father talks to Jesus about the boy. The verse above is the father’s response. Why do revivals take place during hard times? Because when we are desperate we have to grow, we need the hope of a savior. What will it take to start a revival in our time? Share yo...
How to Navigate Dark Times - Audio
July 25, 2022 12:34 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe picture of a shepherd caring for the sheep is a beautiful illustration of God’s care for us. As we return to Psalm 23 in this devotional, we are going to examine verse 4 devotionally. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” 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, wh...
The Shepherd Gives Us Blessings That Overflow - Audio
July 24, 2022 20:12 - 36 minutes - 33.7 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.
Where We Can Find Hope That Doesn't Disappoint - Audio
July 22, 2022 09:58 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBWhat gives you hope? How would our lives change if we rested in the hope of Jesus sacrifice on the cross? It is easy to let life get in the way and to find our hope in the things and people around us. But that hope can be fleeting. As we take a look at Romans 5:1-5, rest in the hope that doesn’t disappoint. 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 ...
The Why and How of Disciple-Making - Audio
July 21, 2022 13:32 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat are you putting off until tomorrow? Four more months until the harvest. That’s how John 4:35 begins. These folks think there is plenty of time to prepare, rest, enjoy where they are now, and yet the second half of that verse says the harvest is now. Who in your life do you need to be having a spiritual conversation with 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 belie...
Standing Up For What Is Right - Audio
July 20, 2022 09:29 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBSometimes standing up for what is right is hard. It can be even harder when it's standing up for God's Truth. Discover how you can stand for what is right today 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 k...
How to Invite People to Get to Know Jesus - Audio
July 19, 2022 11:22 - 18 minutes - 17 MB“Come and see!” The invitation to follow Jesus was just that simple for the early disciples. We can complicate making disciples when introducing our friends, family to Jesus is an invitation to Come and see what I have experienced. If you want to know more about what it means to make disciples, check out Discovering Discipleship the second Sunday of each month. For more information or to RSVP for the Zoom class, click here. https://newlife.church/discovering-discipleship/ Share your storie...