New Life Fellowship Sermons

Joseph doesn't have much said about him in scripture and he doesn't have a song. But the story of Grace told through his life is still miraculous for us today.

In this final week of Advent, we take a closer look at the life of Simeon as he waited for the Messiah. Pastor Sherin explores Simeon's encounter with Jesus when he is presented at the temple, and his response of praise. Sermon Questions (http://newlife.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sermon-questions-12.22.19.pdf)

In this Advent sermon, Pastor Rich preaches on the song the Angels sang when Christ was born. The lyrics to this song hold together two themes that are to mark our relationship with God.

In this second week of Advent, Pastor Rich preaches on Zechariah's song. Zechariah's story is one of waiting on God, and being surprised by God's faithfulness. As we wait for God to intervene in our lives, Zechariah (and his wife Elizabeth) teach us so much. Read through Zechariah's song and the background of his story in Luke 1:5-23. Sermon Notes (http://newlife.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sermon-questions-12.8.19.pdf)

On the first Sunday in Advent, Pastor Rich preaches through the song of Mary. Advent is a time of waiting for God's coming in Christ. As we wait, we look with hope and expectation for the world that God will create when Christ finally reigns. Mary's song gives us a glimpse of this world to come.

This Thanksgiving season, New Lifers share stories of gratitude, hope, and the ways God has moved in their life.

In this sermon, Pastor Rich preaches on the call of Abraham, and the way God uses him to see the world restored. In Genesis 12, we see a new story of hope and blessing that responds to the stories of brokenness and pain in Genesis 1-11. As we explore this text, we will see the ways God calls us into a new future, marked by a journey of trust.

In this final sermon from our "How We Got Here" series, Pastor Rich preaches on the famous story of the Tower of Babel. Rich explores the two problems that marked the building of this tower, and how these two problems continue to impact our lives and world in significant ways. The hope is that we will choose to build a life in obedience and partnership with God, for the sake of the world. Sermon Questions (http://newlife.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sermon-questions-11.10.19.pdf=_blank)

In this sermon, Pastor Rich explores one of the most famous stories in the entire Bible. He teaches on Noah's Ark and the Flood. Like the previous sermons on Adam and Eve, and Cain and Abel, Noah's story is our story. Our world consistently feels like it's under water, and we need a way to rise above it. Pastor Rich shares how our lives are deeply connected to this story, and how God wants to use us to see a world reborn.

We put a pause on our regular series in order to make room for New Life CDC Sunday. This Sunday we highlight the work of our CDC (community development corporation) among the poor and marginalized. Jeremiah 29:1-14 God gives the people of God the mandate to seek the shalom (peace and prosperity) of the city. He says if the city does well, His people will do well. Sadly, this mandate is easily drowned out by the shalom of the self. In Jeremiah 29, God shows how he moves his people toward the pursuit of shalom for all.

Pastor Rich continues our short series on the origins of our brokenness. He preaches from the famous story of Cain and Abel, highlighting the ways jealousy has damaged our world.

In this new sermon series, Pastor Rich explores the origin story of sin and how this story continues to be lived out in our lives and our world. Rich also explores the ways God offers freedom and healing to us as we become people who freely receive.

In this sermon, Pastor Rich will unpack the 5 values of New Life that form us to be a "peculiar" people in the world. If you are new to our congregation, this serves as a great introduction to who we are as a church. If you have been a part of our church for some time, you will be invited to deepen your commitment to seeing these values work in and through your life. 

Pastor Rich shares his reflections from his sabbatical, offering a vision of transformation that applies to all aspects of our lives.

In this sermon, Pastor Rich shares reflections from his sabbatical on the importance of prayer. He offers a vision of how prayer forms us, as well as practical next steps to strengthen your life with God.

In this dialogue, Pete sits down with Rich to discuss the four words he received while on his Sabbatical. Rich shares important insight and revelation that he hopes will have an impact on our church community.

Patience is a gift we truly need in our world. How can we learn to stay present, stay connected and weather the storms of life? This is the final message in our Walk This Way: Fruit of the Spirit series.

Jesus intends for all of us to be free.  Yet, you might be battling with unwanted habitual behavior that has robbed you of the full experience of freedom.  What is the role of self-control?  How can we be fully free?  This week, we continue with our Walk this Way: The Fruit of the Spirit series, as we explore the fruit of self-control.

The fruit of the Spirit is another way of talking about the divine life. Cultivating the spiritual fruit of the Kingdom is the path in which we best bear the image of God in the world. Within the current culture of rage, vitriol and aggression, love through kindness is a preposterous yet undeniable call of following Jesus. This sermon from Pastor AJ Sherrill is a biblical and practical teaching as to how best to cultivate a love that sends us into the world with the aroma of Christ.

Who doesn't love to experience joy? Often the joy we're searching for is a far cry from the true joy that the spirit produces. This Sunday we'll look at a moment from the life of Paul where there seems little reason for joy and get a glimpse of what real joy looks like.