New Life Christian Church
1,649 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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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The Marks of a Life-Giving Community (Chantilly Sermon)
January 21, 2024 20:08 - 43 minutes - 37.9 MBWhat are the marks and characteristics of a life-giving community? Patrick Dennis shares about that today. Welcome to New Life! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Third Chair Podcast: How Dare You Question God
January 20, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis past week on the Third Chair Podcast, Brennan and Tom got to talk to Amy Waggoner about her life and how her questions about God led her the path to discover the truth about God and His plans for her life. Those plans include an amazing story of her decision to donate one of her kidneys. Hear all about it and be encouraged in your faith today. Share with us! What encourages or challenges you from this episode? How has God impacted your life? Email us and share your story at thirdcha...
How to Keep Your Focus on the Right Things
January 19, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBHow is your heart? Today, Sean shares from Matthew 6:22-23 about how we can implement this into our life so that we can experience true fulfillment in life. Let's keep our focus on the right things so we can thank God for the blessings He has given us. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a d...
Experience Freedom by Walking with God
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOur culture has become increasingly secular and Biblically illiterate. Today, Brett shares from Micah 4:3-5 and encourages us how to experience freedom by walking in the name of God. Book recommendations: - Os Guinness - "Last Call for Liberty" (https://amzn.to/3HmIdhO) and "The Magna Carta of Humanity" (https://amzn.to/3U39ahV) - Eric Metaxas - "Letter to the American Church" (https://amzn.to/424PEU7) To be part of a Bible reading plan, go to http://newlife.church/Bible2024 or http://ne...
How to Grow Spiritually (Linton Hall Sermon)
January 17, 2024 16:14 - 58 minutes - 51.7 MBHow can you grow spiritually in your faith? Preston Conder shares a practical tool that will help you. Welcome to New Life! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How To Move Forward In the New Year
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBThe new year brings a chance to have a fresh start. But while you are trying to move forward, the past has a tricky way of coming back up trying to prevent you from moving forward. So how can you move forward in the new year? Tom shares how as he reads from Philippians 2 about the daily choice we make to follow God. To read the Bible this year, you can jump in now and read along with us. Go to http://newlife.church/Bible2024 or find other studies at http://newlife.church/Bible Share your ...
How We Can Predict The Future
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBCan we predict the future? Back in 1965 Paul Harvey predicted the future in a segment, "If I was the Devil." While discounted back in the day, a lot of those predictions ended up becoming reality. Today, Brett talks about this and shares how we can predict the future by spending time in God's word. See how as he shares 2 applications from Psalm 119. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life,...
What Is Your Ambition For The Year?
January 15, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWhat is your ambition and dreams for the new year? What does a winning year look like for you at the end of the year? As Believers, we are called to be faithful, humble and serving others as Jesus did. That is contrary to how the world views ambition today. Today, Brett walks us through 1 Thessalonians 4:10b-12 and shares how our ambition can be Christ-Centered rather than me-centered. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you w...
How to Overcome a Difficult Past (Chantilly Sermon)
January 14, 2024 19:46 - 43 minutes - 36.9 MBAs we begin a new series on Joseph, Brett shares about how Joseph overcame a difficult upbringing and what we can learn from his example. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
God's Word is Life Changing
January 12, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBGod's word is living, forever and life-changing. Discover how God's word doesn't just help you get to know Jesus, but it changes how you live as well. See how it grows you up in faith as Preston shares from 1 Peter 1:22-2:3. To watch Preston's full message go to: https://youtu.be/He0nnVZVlzg To learn how you can read the Bible and help it grow you check out Preston's Plan here: https://youtu.be/jrVrb64EenU To be part of a Bible reading group, check out the different options at http://newl...
Do You Really Believe What You Believe?
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBDo you believe what you claim to believe? Do you believe that God answers prayers and that God can change lives? While it seems like an odd question to ask believers, Brett challenges us today to examine our belief in God and if we really believe in the God we worship. What does it look like for us to live out what we believe? Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we be...
How to Combat the Misinformation People Say is From the Bible
January 10, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MBMisinformation is a hot word when it comes to politics. But, is there misinformation in regards to what people share about what's actually in the Bible? Unfortunately, there can be. Today, Tom looks at some key passages people most often misquote and misuse from the Bible and shares how you can combat that misinformation. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe...
Vision for the New Year (Linton Hall Sermon)
January 09, 2024 20:06 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat is your vision for the new year? Sean Cronin shares how we can start the new year strong. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How Do We Cut Out What Causes Anxiety
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBJesus promises us peace. But how can we attain that peace. As a follow up on Chris Barras' message from December 31st, Brett shares how we can take away the things that take away the peace that Jesus promises us. To watch Chris' full message go to: https://youtu.be/eAxV7JMju8c Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.chur...
How to Become Wiser this Year
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBHow do we become wiser? What can you do? In Proverbs 1 it says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. How does fearing God help you have wisdom? Today, Brett shares a great breakdown of what the Bible means by “fear the Lord,” and how we can apply that to our lives this year so we can become wiser this year. To be part of a Bible reading plan to help you grow in wisdom, go to http://newlife.church/Bible2024. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional...
How to Grow Spiritually (Chantilly Sermon)
January 07, 2024 19:32 - 50 minutes - 42.1 MBHow can you grow spiritually in your faith? Preston Conder shares a practical tool that will help you. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.#Church #faith #spiritual
Third Chair Podcast: Chance Encounter
January 06, 2024 19:50 - 58 minutes - 135 MBRecently, Brennan and Tom talked to Jason Alexander on the Third Chair Podcast. Jason shares about how no matter what he chased after, it was never enough and only led to emptiness. It drove him to rock bottom. That was until He met Jesus because of a chance encounter. Hear his powerful story today. Share with us! What encourages or challenges you from this episode? How has God impacted your life? Email us and share your story at [email protected]. Make sure you subscribe so you g...
Jesus Provides Beyond What We Think We Need
January 05, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBHave you ever thought, "if I only had _____, my life would be complete"? We have all had those thoughts at some time or another in our life. Today, Sean walks us through Mark 2:1-12 and how Jesus gives us what we ultimately need in life. See what and how 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 New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. O...
New Year's Eve Sermon (Linton Hall)
January 04, 2024 16:59 - 38 minutes - 30.1 MBToday Pat Furgerson and Tom Hamberger share at New Life on New Year's Eve. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How to Experience the Good Life
January 04, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBWho doesn’t want a fresh start and a shot at a experiencing a good life? Today, Brett leads us through Psalm 1 to see what the Bible tell us about a good life from God’s perspective. If you would like to read the Bible this year, go to http://newlife.church/Bible2024 Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you ...
How to Lower Our Anxiety
January 03, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBWhen you become anxious or deal with anxiety, what do you do to combat that? Today, Chris shares what you can do to lower your anxiety using Philippians 4:6-7 and John 15 to encourage us. To watch Chris' full message go to: https://youtu.be/eAxV7JMju8c Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out ...
You Can Change
January 02, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWe can all feel a bit stuck in life at times. It can be so discouraging that we wonder if change is even possible for us. Today, Brett shares that when we surrender our lives to God and follow Him, he will give us the power to get unstuck and change. 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 a...
Why Next Steps of Faith Are So Important
January 01, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBWhy should we be taking next steps of faith? Brett shares about that today as he encourages us to always look to take a next step of faith. To watch Brett's full message go to: https://youtu.be/5beY-9DKIlc Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, 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...
Anxious and Afraid Sermon
December 31, 2023 18:11 - 35 minutes - 29.7 MBWe can all be anxious at different times about different things. How do you deal with your anxiety makes all the difference. See how you can trust God to guide you through your anxiety. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
God Will Meet You, Even When You Doubt
December 29, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBEveryone doubts. Today, Josh shares about what we can do when we doubt. But, more importantly, he shares that when we do doubt, Jesus will meet us, when we earnestly seek Him. To watch Josh's full message go to: https://youtu.be/M0RWLFiv5VU Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital co...
A Devotional about "Silent Night"
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen it is very dark, even a little light seems bright. There is hope now because a Savior has come to earth as a baby. Today, Brett shares a devotional based on the Christmas hymn, "Silent Night." 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.
Trust God's Plan for Your Life
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBWhat prevents you from taking a next step of faith? While there may be many different reasons, one of them is because we might be afraid of what will happen when we take that step. Today, Tom walks us through different passages of Luke 1 and 2 and shares how, while Zechariah, Mary and the Shepherds were all afraid at first, they all trusted God's plan and it worked out best for the glory of God. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below...
The Power of the Manger
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn the Bible, when a word is spoken multiple times over a passage, we need to pay attention to it. In Luke 2:1-20, the word "manger" is shared 3 times. What does this mean for us today? Find out as Brett shares a devotional message and the power of the manger. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fi...
Be Joyful Because Nothing is Impossible with God
December 25, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBIn Luke 24, Jesus is resurrected and appears before his disciples and they couldn't believe it. They were so happy, it was almost too good to be true. While the disciples were in disbelief, Jesus gives them evidence to believe. Nothing is impossible with God. See how this was a challenge for the disciples, for Mary when she was told she was pregnant and for us today. Trust and believe in the power of Jesus. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the co...
Third Chair Podcast: The Power to Forgive
December 23, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBLast week, Brennan and Tom talk to Tess Quinn. Tess shares about her life and how through people in her life and taking one step at a time, God changed her life. She experienced true freedom, healing, and gave her the ability to forgive. Hear her powerful story today. Share with us! What encourages or challenges you from this episode? How has God impacted your life? Email us and share your story at [email protected]. Make sure you subscribe so you get these episodes each time: S...
Surrender to Jesus
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBWhat does to men to surrender to Jesus? When we surrender to Jesus there is freedom. See how and why as Preston shares. To watch the full message go to: https://youtu.be/Vx9aWGld7AE Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, 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...
Jesus is Savior (Linton Hall Sermon)
December 21, 2023 20:46 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MBJesus has the power to save. Do you believe He can save you? Hear an encouraging message from Brett about how Jesus can save you completely. Welcome to New Life! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
How to Respond to Angry People
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBJust looking at the news and in the community, you can see that we live in a world full of anger. There are angry people all around us. So how do you respond to them? And what can you do when you are angry? Today, Brett shares from Proverbs 22:24-25 and gives us tips on how we can respond to angry people and what you can do when you are angry. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who...
Remember the Real Joy of Christmas
December 20, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBWhile Tom's singing is is not the best, the message is clear. There is JOY in the world today because of Jesus, our savior being born. Unfortunately, we can get distracted by all the actives of Christmas, that we forget why there is JOY. So take time to remember the JOY of Christmas as Tom shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visi...
How to Achieve Happiness that Lasts
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBWhile happiness shouldn't be a primary ambition, happiness is a virtue. It is a fruit of godliness. It honors God and blesses others around you. Today Brett shares from different passages from Psalm and Proverbs as he shares how we can achieve happiness that lasts in life. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. ...
What Angels Are and Are Not
December 18, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAs Joseph is contemplating what to do with Mary after she unexpectedly became pregnant, an Angel appears to Joseph in Matthew 1:18-21. Angels are ministering spirits and are at work by God's direction. Today, Brett shares how that interaction changed Joesph's decision and impacted the world forever. To watch Brett's message on Jesus being a Savior go to: https://youtu.be/SK4iMeY83dI Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you wo...
Jesus is King (Chantilly Sermon)
December 17, 2023 18:19 - 41 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat does it mean that Jesus is King? Today, Preston shares about it as we continue our Christmas series. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
What to Do When You Want to Quit
December 15, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBWhat do you do when you are tempted to quit something? Today, Sean shares different tips from James 5:7-11 about what you can do the next time you want to quit. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, 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...
Reasons Why We are Confident that Jesus is a Supernatural Savior
December 14, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBJesus is a supernatural savior who saves. How do we know? What evidence to we have to believe? Today, Brett walks through Matthew 1:18-23 and shares the reasons to believe. To watch Brett''s full message go to: https://youtu.be/SK4iMeY83dI Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital co...
How to Stay Sane in the Midst of the Chaos of Christmas
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBThe Christmas season is a great time of year. But, it is also a very busy and chaotic time too. So, how do you stay sane in the midst of the Christmas chaos? Tom shares a tip from Mark 1:35 about how Jesus handled stress and chaos as an encouragement for us all. To find a Bible plan to read through, go to http://newlife.church/Bible. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, ...
Jesus is God (Linton Hall Sermon)
December 12, 2023 17:47 - 37 minutes - 30.6 MBJesus is God. How do we know? Today, Josh shares the evidence that support that and what we should do when we doubt. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Jesus Saves Us Completely
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBWhere do you turn when you feel helpless? Today, we learn that not only does he pursue us, but He is a savior who saves us completely. See how as Brett shares. To watch Brett''s full message go to: https://youtu.be/SK4iMeY83dI Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at ...
Experience a Childlike Christmas
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAs a child, there is so much magic around Christmas. There are delicious cookies everywhere, the decorations…the presents! Would our Christmases look different if we remembered that we are God’s children? That we have a Father who loves us deeply? Today, Brett looks Matthew 11:1-4 and shares how we can experience a childlike Christmas this year. 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 w...
Jesus is Savior (Chantilly Sermon)
December 10, 2023 18:31 - 41 minutes - 35.2 MBJesus has the power to save. Do you believe He can save you? Hear an encouraging message from Brett about how Jesus can save you completely. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Third Chair Podcast: Finding True Identity and Worth in Life
December 09, 2023 13:40 - 42 minutes - 96.4 MBLast week, Brennan and Tom talked to Madison Andrews. Madison shards about her life and how she found her true identity and sense of worth and purpose through Christ. Share with us! What encourages or challenges you from this episode? How has God impacted your life? Email us and share your story at [email protected]. Make sure you subscribe so you get these episodes each time: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3PNYfVG Apple: https://bit.ly/46vfIZO
The Hard Evidence that Jesus is God
December 08, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBWas Jesus a liar, a lunatic, or Lord? Today, Josh shares hard evidence on how we know that Jesus was in fact God. To watch Josh's full message go to: https://youtu.be/M0RWLFiv5VU Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, 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...
How to Understand the Times We are Living In (Part 3)
December 07, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBDo we can understand the times we are living in? And, more importantly, are we responding appropriately? Today, Brett wraps up his 3 part devotional series by sharing encouragement for how we can be sober minded and think Biblically in these challenging times so we can be light to the world. To watch Part 1 of this devotional go to: https://youtu.be/OQHz18haZUg To watch Part 2 of this devotional go to: https://youtu.be/GaMrRIXgmVM Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to t...
Remember God's Faithfulness and Blessings
December 06, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWe have all been blessed in our life. However, it can be easy to forget how God has blessed us and been faithful in our life. That is why it is important to remember those blessings and faithfulness. Today, Tom goes over the story of the Israelites in the book of Exodus and shares encouragement for us to remember God's faithfulness and blessings. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, ...
How to Understand the Times We are Living In (Part 2)
December 05, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAs times change, it's important to understand those changes and know what to do so we can be salt and light in the world today. As popular culture promotes a defiant reaction to God's righteousness, it more important than ever to hear the teachings of Jesus and obey. Be encouraged and challenged as Brett shares today. To watch Part 1 of this devotional go to: https://youtu.be/OQHz18haZUg Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If y...
How to Understand the Times We are Living In (Part 1)
December 04, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBTime is important and is one of the sub-themes of the Bible. So, how we live during our times is important. Are we people who understand the times we are living in and know what we should do or are we unaware? Today, Brett shares part 1 about how we can recognize the signs of the times and live in a godly way. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when...