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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We are Never too Far from God - Audio
March 19, 2021 10:52 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBJonah is a great reminder that we are never too far from God. He tried running. He pushed all of God's buttons, and yet, he was still forgiven, still used by God, still 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 http://newlife.church.
What is Truth defined by Jesus? - Audio
March 18, 2021 09:50 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWhen you hear the word truth, what comes to mind? What about when you read John 14:6 where Jesus states that he is “…the way, the truth, and the life…”? We live in a world where the truth is slippery. It can be defined by circumstances, but what does it look like to define truth by Scripture? 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.
Worth Dying For - Audio
March 17, 2021 12:26 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBWhat are you living for? Is it to make more money? To get more stuff? For your family? Sean Cronin flips the dialog when we look at 1 Peter 1:13-19 to ask what are we willing to die for? Take a minute to consider that and check out this video. 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.
Three Parables on Being Disciple Makers - Audio
March 16, 2021 13:58 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn Luke 15 we find three lost things: a sheep, a coin, and a son. Jesus was using these stories to show us the joy in finding the lost. We are called to be disciple-makers or in light of this video, finders of lost things. 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.
How To Read the Bible and Learn - Audio
March 15, 2021 10:48 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDo you read the Bible as a student or as a critic? Often the Bible makes us feel uncomfortable. It challenges us. If it's the word of God, this shouldn't surprise us. So how do we approach it humbly, ready to learn and obey? Brett addresses this in today's devotional video looking at the stories of Billy Graham and Charles Templeton.
Jesus' Courage - Audio
March 14, 2021 18:34 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn the ever-changing tides of social culture, how can you courageously stand for anything? Brett begins a new series focusing on how Jesus gave us examples to live by while trusting in God's Strength. This week he shares how Jesus faced opposition throughout His ministry with courage and boldness.
The Value of Remembering What God Has Done - Audio
March 12, 2021 12:47 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBHas God ever done something amazing for you? Do you remember what it was? So often it's easy for us to forgot but God has commanded us to "remember when" and to tell those stories. Stan shares more and encourages us to take some practical steps to remember when... Share in the comments below one of your "remember when" stories.
Spiritual Growth Lessons Learned from Jonah - Audio
March 11, 2021 10:53 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe book of Jonah has multiple purposes. One is to teach us about God's work in Jonah. God was discipling Jonah and trying to change Jonah. Much like He wants to change us. To find out more about New Life in Chantilly, VA, check out http://newlife.church.
We All Get a Second Chance - Audio
March 10, 2021 14:44 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBHave you ever woken up from a bad dream that was so vivid that when you first wake up you aren't sure what's real and what's not? We all have and it's scary. But after a couple minutes, we begin to experience relief when we realize it was just a dream. As we approach Easter Sean shares how Christ can provide an even more amazing sense of relief when understand what Christ did for us.
Boldness, Babylon Bee, & Bibles - Audio
March 09, 2021 15:24 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBScott Peck wrote in The Road Less Travelled that life is difficult. James, the brother of Jesus certainly knew this, and yet kept his eyes on Christ to the end. Where did he get such peace amidst persecution? 1 Peter 4 tells us. Join us as we gain boldness by looking to Peck, Pliny the Younger, Corrie ten Boom and finally, James, the brother of Jesus.
How do you respond to a Government you don't always agree with - Audio
March 08, 2021 14:22 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBHow do we respond to the government when we don't agree with them? Let's dive into the book of Daniel and take a look at how Daniel handled a situation like this. 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.
Let's Build the Church Together - Audio
March 07, 2021 20:18 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWhat is the church, and how can I make a difference as part of the body of the Church? Brett shares the vision of The Church at New Life and why it's so important for everyone to be a part of the church.
How to Prevent Getting Distracted in Your Relationship with God - Audio
March 05, 2021 10:53 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBThe children of Israel have been in exile and are now home again. But since being home, they have drifted from God. Why? Stan helps us understand what happened and gives us some tips to avoid drifting ourselves. Let us know in the comments below how you are taking up Stan’s challenge to avoid distraction. 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:...
What the Call of Abraham teaches us about our Calling - Audio
March 04, 2021 14:06 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBAbraham became the father of a mighty nation. But it all started with his father’s calling. Abraham’s obedience meant sacrifice. What can we learn today from his story? 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.
How to Prevent Drifting Away from God - Audio
March 03, 2021 14:59 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBWhat keeps you accountable in your spiritual life? It might seem like we can go in on our own, but that is not the way God intended for us to live. Check out what the book of Hebrews has 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 http://newlife.church.
Acts 14 - Lessons from Lystra - Audio
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 - Audio
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.
Boldness - Audio
February 28, 2021 19:28 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBHow can we be bold when sharing the gospel? By seeking God and obeying His leading...first in the little things, then in big things. Special guest, Bill Smith, shares from his missionary experiences on how to share our faith boldly.
Measure what Matters Most in Life - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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.
Being Confident & Bold with Jesus - Audio
February 23, 2021 14:41 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat does speaking with boldness look like to you? In Acts it meant that Peter and John, after healing a man and being warned not to teach the Gospel anymore, went back to the temple and kept teaching the Gospel! Their confidence was in Jesus and His message of salvation! 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 does it look like to be Pure in Heart so we can see God - Audio
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.
Walking with God with Cancer (pt 2) - Audio
February 21, 2021 20:45 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBAs we wrap up our Someday series going through the book of Habakkuk, Brett and Brennan draw on parallels in Habakkuk 3 and Brennan's experience with cancer.
Why taking a Sabbath to Rest is Important - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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...
Why We Should Pray for the World - Audio
February 16, 2021 12:01 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBChrist calls to share the gospel to all people all over the world. Discover why we should be praying for everyone, including the people in China.
Crisis of Our Time - Audio
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.
Love One - Audio
February 14, 2021 20:05 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat does real love look like? God showed us real love by sending Jesus to save us all from our sins. This Valentine's Day, Jared Green shares a special message of love, and how we can show God's love to the people around us.
Extra - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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.
Winning (Habakkuk 3) - Audio
February 07, 2021 18:47 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBEven when it looks like we're losing, if we rely on God, we're winning. Brett continues our Someday series chronicling the book of Habakkuk with a message of hope and joy from Habakkuk 3.
Surrender Control to God - Audio
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? - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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) - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Audio
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.
Relentless Hope - Audio
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 - Audio
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.
Waiting pt 2 (Habakkuk 2) - Audio
January 24, 2021 19:27 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHow do you feel about waiting? Do you lose hope if the waiting is too long? We pick back up in Habakkuk 2 the week as Brett shares different stories in the Bible that parallel Habakkuk's message of waiting from God.
Who Is Your Zacchaeus - Audio
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 - Audio
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 - Video
January 20, 2021 14:33 - 9 minutes - 67.7 MB VideoWe 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.