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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How to be a Follower of God During Hard Times
February 12, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBLife can change in a heartbeat. How do you navigate the hard times as a follower of God? Brett shares from Genesis 37 and 39 about the life of Joseph as a great example of how we can be a follow of God during our hard times. To watch Brett's full message go to: https://youtu.be/k8oPVOCtvBA 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://...
Rise Above Temptation (Chantilly Sermon)
February 11, 2024 19:21 - 38 minutes - 33.1 MBDiscover how you can rise above the temptation you face today as Brett shares from the life of Joseph found in Genesis 39. 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: Understanding Grace
February 10, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes - 119 MBRecently, Brennan and Tom talk with Randy Avis. Randy shares his story of being raised in West Virginia, going to WVU how the grace of God became personal for him in his life. 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 Amazon: https://bit.ly/3tnc2ez
Do You Really Want to Change for the Better?
February 09, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBChange - you either like it or hate it. Regardless of how you feel about change, the reality is that it can be hard to do because we become comfortable. Even if they are bad habits, change can be hard to do. Today, Sean walks us through Exodus 8 and how we can overcome the pain of change to make intentional changes in our life so we can be better people. To get connected with Celebrate Recovery, go to http://newlife.church/CR. To find out more information about Divorce Care, go to http://...
Is Belief in God Just a Matter of Faith
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIs belief in God a matter of faith? Today, Brett walks us through how the answer to that question is both yes and no. See how in this devotional today. 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 digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Linton Hall Sermon)
February 07, 2024 18:19 - 49 minutes - 41.1 MBHow can you go from a consumer to a contributor at Church? How and why should you be involved in the ministry of the Church? Find out as Preston Conder shares. To find out different service opportunities at New Life, go to http://newlife.church/serve. Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.
Do Not Let Fear Cripple You
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBHow do you respond when you are afraid. In the beginning of Exodus we see 2 different reactions to fearful situations. Today, Tom will walk us through Exodus 1-2 and see how Pharaoh and Moses' mom responded to their fearful situations. And, we will see how we can trust God the next time we are afraid. To read the Bible this year, go to http://newlife.church/Bible2024 or find other plans at http://newlife.church/Bible. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional...
How We Can Find Comfort When Loved Ones Pass Away
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWhen loved ones pass away, there is so much sorrow and grief. How do you deal with that sorrow? Where do you go for comfort? Today, Brett shares how we can comfort others and how we can be comforted when loved ones pass away. 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 digital connection card at ...
Does The Bible Contradict Itself?
February 05, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWe read the Bible because we are looking for answers. Why? Because over time people have had confidence in the validity of its Truth. However, that is not as much the case today. One of the things people point today as to a reason why they don’t read the Bible is because they believe the Bible contradicts itself. But, does it really? Today, Brett discusses why the Bible is trustworthy and true. To be part of a Bible reading plan, go to http://newlife.church/Bible2024 or http://newlife.churc...
How to Overcome Hardships (Chantilly Sermon)
February 04, 2024 19:23 - 42 minutes - 36.1 MBHow can you overcome hardships in your life? Today, Brett walks us through part of Joseph's life and see how he was able to overcome the hardships in his life as an encouragement for us. 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.
Be Part of the Team
February 02, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBWhy should we be part of the Team at Church? Why should we contribute rather than just go to Church and then go home? Preston shares the value of being part of the team and making an impact in the community. To watch Preston's full message go to: https://youtu.be/aC6yUEbDkyY 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....
You Can Have Relentless Hope
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBDo you have hope? The woman in Mark 5 is a great example of relentless hope. She had suffered for years, and yet still had faith in Jesus to heal her from a simple touch. Today, Brett shares lessons we can learn from her life and next steps we can take in our own lives. 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. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to th...
Marks of a Life-Giving Church Community (Linton Hall Sermon)
January 31, 2024 18:07 - 45 minutes - 35.8 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.
Praise God Daily
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBThe book so Pslams in the Old Testament is written mostly by King David. Throughout the book he shares his life and soul with God. But, more importantly, he consistently praises God and gives Him honor. Do you praise God? How often? Today, Tom challenges us to praise God daily. 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 ...
How do You Satisfy Your Soul
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBAfter Jesus fed the five thousand, He had to talk with them about what they really need to filled. This is beyond physical food. It is spiritual food that will truly satisfy us for a lifetime and make an eternal difference. How can we be fed spiritually? Brett shares John 6 about that today. 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:...
How to Have a Peace of Mind
January 29, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIt's easy to come up with excuses for why we can't do certain things. God promises us peace. What does our life look like if we find our peace and joy in the presence of God? Today, Brett shares about that. 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 digital connection card at http://newlife.chur...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Chantilly Sermon)
January 28, 2024 18:31 - 38 minutes - 32.3 MBHow can you go from a consumer to a contributor at Church? How and why should you be involved in the ministry of the Church? Find out as Preston Conder shares. To find out different service opportunities at New Life, go to http://newlife.church/serve. 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 Overcome a Difficult Past (Linton Hall Sermon)
January 26, 2024 15:15 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBAs we begin a new series on Joseph, Preston shares about how Joseph overcame a difficult upbringing and what we can learn from his example. 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.
The Starting Point of being a Life Giving Community
January 26, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBGod is holy and calls us to be holy. In order to be part of a life giving community, we need to recognize and acknowledge that holiness. Patrick Dennis shares from Colossians 3:12-17 and how that holiness should compel us to be others centered. To watch Patrick's full message go to: https://youtu.be/rdmTHgGaY9U 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...
The Importance of the Decisions You Make Today
January 25, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBNo matter what age you are, the decisions you make today directly impact you and others around you. See how as Brett shares about the family dysfunction of Jacob, Laban, Rachel and Leah found in the book of Genesis. To watch Brett's full message go to: https://youtu.be/Yu4YlDpphP4 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....
Jesus Commissions All of Us to Share About Him
January 24, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBThe Great Commission is for all of us. We all know that. However, for a variety of reasons, sometimes we rely on just Pastors and Ministers to share about Jesus. Today, Tom shares from Mark 6:7-13 a time before the Great Commission where Jesus sent his followers out to minister and share the Good News. See what we can learn from this as fellow ministers of the Gospel. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like to know ...
There is Power in Simplicity
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBKeep it simple stupid (KISS) is a well-known phrase. Simplicity doesn't mean making things inferior or of poor quality. It meant refining and avoiding unnecessarily complexity. Today Brett shares from 2 Corinthians 11:3 and Matthew 13:18-23 and reminds us to keep it simple in regards to our faith. Do not let the complexities of life distract you from the simplicity of Christ. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below. If you would like ...
Overcoming a Difficult Past
January 22, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBWhile our past may be troubled, God can redeem them. You can overcome your past and live a life of resiliency today. See how as Brett shares about this. To watch Brett's full message go to: https://youtu.be/Yu4YlDpphP4 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 digital connection card at http:/...
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...