The Kind of Church We Want to Be | Welcome to New Life Fellowship
Pastor Ross shares the kind of church that New Life Fellowship aspires to be. – We want to know nothing else except Jesus Christ and the Cross. – We want to be a Community of Grace. – We want to be a church that focuses on Monday thru Saturday first. – We are a church where each person is part of the Priesthood of Believers that lives this life out everywhere we go. – We want to see the exercising of all the spiritual gifts, especially words of prophecy. – We are a church that cares about people over programs. – We want worship that connects with your soul and magnifies Christ. – We are a church that believes in prayer.
Unbound and Free | The Story of Lazarus' Resurrection in John 11
The story of the death and return to life of Lazarus in John 11 is a surprising story of how we can deepen our relationship with Jesus through communion with Him, trusting Him, willingness to experience emotions and community. Guest speaker Peter Watt from Crossways to Life illustrates the values and leaves the viewers with an illustration that reminds us of our need for Jesus and other believers.
Lessons for What Church is to be like from the Parable of the Good Samaritan | Luke 10:25-37
The parable known as the Good Samaritan from Luke 10 is a timeless message on how the church serves as a beacon of healing and restoration as we deepen our faith in Jesus Christ. As Pastor Ross delves into the passage, we unravel the layers of significance behind each character and detail. From the cunning lawyer's attempt to trap Jesus with theological questions to the profound lessons embedded within the Samaritan's compassionate actions, we uncover profound truths about love, mercy, and grace. Discover how the Samaritan's selfless acts of kindness parallel Christ's love for humanity, and how the Church can be an “Inn of Grace” to those who are hurting.
Abram Goes to War | Genesis 14
This story of Abram has everything you would want in a blockbuster movie. Political intrigue, great characters, villains, heroes, chases, epic battles, and the rescue of vulnerable people. But it is much more than that. It show us the gospel, both for us and how that is lived out in our communities.
Let's Fight | 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Every relationship will at some point experience a time of messiness and conflict. But that conflict can be a time of growth and healing, if we learn how to fight fair. The Apostle Paul experienced a time of conflict with the church in Corinth, and we learn how Paul fought for - not against the Corinthians to earn their trust against the fortress of lies and shame from the Flesh.
A Love that Compels | 2 Corinthians 5:11-15
There is not power or force that is greater than the love of God. It came and rescued us when we were lost. It comes without conditions. And it is always greater than you can imagine. And this love will compel us to share it with others.
The Letter we are Writing | 2 Corinthians 3:1-3
We are writing a letter at New Life, it is a letter that tells the world what we believe about God, and what we believe about one another. Pastor Ross explains some of what that means for us as a church.
Made for Community | Genesis 2
It's not good for man to be alone. We were created for community.
Testing for Healthy Community - Ephesians 6:21-22
There are two types of community - healthy and unhealthy. But what are the traits and characteristics of each? Pastor Ross explores this in his message in response the sacrificial love of the Apostle Paul in sending his friend and co-laborer, Tychicus to the Ephesians.
One for all and All for One - Ephesians 4:4-6
We live in a world of inequality. This inequality exists, and specifically an inequality of how we view one another, because people operate that the life, that we all need, is a limited commodity. It’s in limited supply. A zero-sum game where if you get some, that means I get less. And therefore, I need to be more deserving than you of life.
But because of what Jesus Christ has done and given to us, He has overcome this inequality by making us equal in Him. This is made clear through the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:4-6 where we discover the power of one for all and all for one.