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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Do Not Fear - Audio
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) - Audio
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 - Audio
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...
Magnum Opus (Identity) - Audio
September 05, 2021 17:50 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAre you struggling to find your way in life? Do you have a clear picture of who you are? As we wrap up our Summer Lineup series, church planter, Chris Barras, shares on identity and refocus as we move into the fall.
Saving Faith - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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...
Slow To Anger - Audio
August 29, 2021 19:27 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBNothing good usually comes from using our mouths before using our brains and ears. As we continue in our summer guest series, Walker Gaulding shares from the book of James on being slow to speak and slow to anger by being quick to listen and understand.
Why Jesus Wept - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 ...
Stomping on Egg Shells (Anger) - Audio
August 22, 2021 18:52 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBHow can we change our community by curbing our anger? Can God be honored through anger? As our summer guest series continues, Roger Burns visits from Restore Church in Jacksonville, NC to share about how some anger is God-honoring.
3 Things to Do When You Are Feeling Spiritually Depleted - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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? - Audio
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...
Surrounded - Audio
August 15, 2021 18:18 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBDo you feel hopeless and surrounded by the enemy? Where do you turn? Where do you find hope? Special guest, Damian Boyd, returns to share a message of hope and trust in God during those seasons of hopelessness that come along in life.
Everyone Has a Next Step - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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? - Audio
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 ...
Make an Impact - Audio
August 08, 2021 21:33 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHave you ever felt called to do something? Do you feel like you belong to a church family? As we continue in our guest speaker series, church planter Michael Bartlett shares practical things we can do to make an impact in our community and truly belong to a church family.
To Be Known - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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...
God's Love - Audio
August 01, 2021 18:40 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBGod offers us the greatest gift we could ever receive, but how are we responding to that perfect gift? Special guest, Anthony Miller visits New Life to share from John 3:16, highlighting God's love and how we should respond to it.
What Are You Looking At? - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 ...
Can A Person Change? - Audio
July 27, 2021 13:02 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBChange is difficult. Most people believe that they can change, but don’t often expect others to be able to change. As we read through the beginning of Acts 11, we see a life changed. What would you ask God to change in 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 http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife...
Honor the Unborn Part 2 - Audio
July 26, 2021 12:01 - 25 minutes - 23 MBGod offers forgiveness. That is something we should not forget as we talk about tough topics like abortion. In today’s video, Brett wraps up his teaching on abortion and reminds us again and again, that God’s grace is bigger than our sins. Missed the first video in this series? You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/hUA_PF_7DN4 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 w...
Belief vs Action - Audio
July 25, 2021 18:56 - 32 minutes - 30 MBHave you ever heard, "actions speak louder than words"? Well, according to James, our faith speaks louder through our actions than our words. As we kick off a new summer series of guest speakers, Kevin McNeil shares from James 2 on how our faith is seen through what we do.
Get Out of Town - Audio
July 23, 2021 13:49 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBGetting out of town can recharge your batteries, but have you thought about travelling as an act of worship and service? Watch Sean’s video and then check out the links below. 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...
Honor Unborn Life - Audio
July 22, 2021 13:27 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThe sixth commandment has at it’s core that people are made in the image of God. One of the debates we face in modern society is when is a person a person. Once you have watched the video, take the time to look closer at Scripture mentioned (Luke 1, 2, Jeremiah 1, and Psalm 139). The video that Brett mentions at the end of the video can be found here: http://hushfilm.com Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like to know ...
Change in Perspective - Audio
July 21, 2021 12:34 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBA change in perspective reveals details that were hidden to us before. The same is true in our spiritual lives as well. When we take the time to pursue God’s will in a situation, we will see a different perspective and path to follow. 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:/...
How You Can Encourage Others Today - Audio
July 20, 2021 13:58 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAt the beginning of Paul's ministry, Barnabas we there as an encourager. He was a friend when others were afraid. He sought out Paul to encourage him. Who will you encourage this week? 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 ...
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus - Audio
July 19, 2021 10:15 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBI Have Decided to Follow Jesus. If you are not familiar with the song, it has been a popular “invitation” song since the 1970’s. We can also see the same sentiment in the book of Philippians. Take a moment to worship through this song: https://godtv.com/true-story-behind-the-hymn-i-have-decided-to-follow-jesus/ 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...
Do Not Covet - Audio
July 18, 2021 18:05 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHow can you be content in a world that tells us that we should want more? As Brett wraps up our Ten Commandments series, he highlights the tenth commandment with practical applications for developing healthy joy and contentment in God's provision.
Fruit of the Spirit - Audio
July 16, 2021 12:08 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBHave you been to a farmer’s market or even the grocery store recently and seen all the fresh, summer fruit? That fruit doesn’t happen by accident. It is grown for us to purchase and eat. In Galatians it talks about the fruit of the Spirit. This fruit doesn’t happen by accident either. It is something that we must cultivate by spending time with God. What do people see when they look at your social media accounts? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the c...
Safe or Expendable - Audio
July 15, 2021 19:10 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBLike Paul, we will also experience many hardships to get to the Kingdom of God. It is through these situations that we learn how to focus on the eternal and not dwell in the temporary no matter how painful it is. 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/connec...
Hospitality - Audio
July 14, 2021 11:41 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBToday Sean talks about how to demonstrate hospitality in your life.
Leaving Everything Behind - Audio
July 13, 2021 13:11 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBJesus’ disciples were not who we would necessarily pick for our team. They weren’t the most influential or powerful. They were everyday folks and sometimes even those who were on the outside. And yet they all had one thing in common, they left everything behind to follow Jesus. What does it mean to you to leave everything behind to follow Jesus? Let us know in the comments below. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this podcast in the comments below. If you would like ...