When you genuinely listen to someone, you make them feel loved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people God wants you to love are right in front of you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People are lonely. Now is the time for “Us” more than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Megan Larissa Good shares from Ezekiel 37:1-14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke wants us to see Jesus as the fulfilment of Israel’s story as well as Saviour and Lord for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus’s resurrection and ascension are a reminder that the physical and spiritual are equally important to God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Jesus is to grow in the gift of waiting and hoping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Dale Shaw, one of our former pastors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Father (God) is willing to do ANYTHING to show his love for his children, even to the point of bringing shame onto himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus refused the path of violence and invites us to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus is always faithful, even when we are not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The politics of Jesus will always clash with the systems of this world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus, and the widow, show us what our politics and religion should look like. Luke 20:27-21:4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you choose to partner with Jesus, you’re right where you need to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus confronts the politics of power and violence in his Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus confronts the politics of power and violence in our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to following Jesus, you’re either in or out. How does your life reflect this reality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking at the story of the Blind Beggar and Zacchaeus; Luke 18:35-19:10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for this Mother's Day service which includes a conversation on motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Praying the Jesus way is freeing. Luke 18:1-17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instead of waiting for Jesus later, join him now in his Kingdom on earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we embrace death and resurrection through Jesus we are free to stop trying and start being in Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus' death and resurrection is the start of the new covenant with God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke 19:28-40. If we don't do it, who will? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God still speaks today! Mostly through His Word and by His Spirit, but, undoubtedly, He speaks. The question is: Are we listening? Even more importantly, are we willing to do what He is asking us to do when He is speaking to us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we find ourselves to be lost, or maybe just stuck, we may not be sure what to do, but we are aware that we need to do something. Usually when we are stuck or going the wrong way, the most logical and helpful thing we could do is to turn around. Turning around can figuratively—and even literally—change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

esus tells a few stories about the significant of lost things that are valuable to us. But He also highlights the fact that it is even more profound and worthy of even greater celebration when lost people find or come back to God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God calls us each to play our part, but it is Him who makes things grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Jesus isn't just a casual pursuit, nor is it based on a minor investment. Luke 14:25-35. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Figuring out how to proceed when your plans fall through or things don't turn out as you'd hoped. Luke 14:15-24. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need to Go Against The Flow of entitlement, arrogance, pride, and of the excessive need to be noticed and recognized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Going against the flow has the greatest impact when its goal is to recognize that people matter to God. Luke 14:1-6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus clarifies and fulfills the intent of Scripture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus knows what He is doing, and why He is doing it, even if it conflicts with those who think they are always right Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace always triumphs over Law, even when it seems to be at the wrong time or in the wrong place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrance into the kingdom of God is through the acknowledgement of being a sinner as expressed and evidenced in repentance, resulting in forgiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our New Year's Day service with our Dominican ministry partner Megan Ratnam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God always looks like Jesus, including the baby Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rather than pursuing your own happiness, discover joy in finding and following Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is willing to share another’s shame so that they can be accepted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even now, hope is bursting into the darkness of our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God’s love is displayed in his absence as well as in his presence. He wants us to stay faithful to him in the “in-between” time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sooner or later you need to choose how serious you are about following Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Jesus, religion should never get in the way of compassion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God wants us to be free from the prejudice that excludes people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Matthew Laker, shares some practical and powerful words about prayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Childlike faith is the best way to have an encounter with God and have the opportunity to let others do the same. Luke 10:1-24. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acts 2 teaches us much about how to be the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Matthew Laker, shares an encouraging message about how God is at work, redeeming, even when we don’t recognize it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is God in Control? Our guest, Aaron White, explores what Scripture says about this question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmed at today's outdoor service, our guest, Christopher Rosevear shares a message about Gospel Imagination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Matthew Laker, shares this encouraging word about God's faithfulness to us as we face the big stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When someone you love is hurting, bring them to Jesus. He wants to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to grow in wisdom? Follow Jesus by living out his teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can choose to judge or be gracious. Choose well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a very polarized world, embracing the Jesus-like postures to those who are “against us” can be a catalyst for deep healing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The poor and the least are best positioned to embrace Jesus and his way, and are ultimately blessed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for the conclusion to this series with our guest Leanne Friesen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest, Erika Mills, joins us for our Mother’s Day service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest Angela Lam, from Jesus Collective, begins our new series: "Jesus, Women, and the Church." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus chooses the limited, the least, the last, and the lost to show that the kingdom is for anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Easter Sunday service: Beauty from Tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for Palm Sunday and teaching with our guest Matt Vincent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join our guest Brandon Malo for this discussion on fasting and Sabbath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Jesus, we receive all that we need to be his hands and feet. Nothing is impossible in him! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Holy Spirit partners with God’s people to tell the world about Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Holy Spirit is best understood through the lens of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearing from our partners at Mennonite Central Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus doesn't deny his power. He uses it to serve others and work for their prosperity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The temptation of Jesus is both a word for you as a person and for the Church: As son of God, he has triumphed where we have failed. He is the victorious Saviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus is firmly rooted in history as both our brother and Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Setting the stage for Jesus, John the Baptist has much to show us about the nature of God's kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're looking for Jesus, you might find him in the ordinary spaces of ordinary people, but the things he'll be doing are nothing ordinary. Are you ready for that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When God is ready to act, he can use just about anybody to upend the systems that are keeping people enslaved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke’s narrative of Jesus is about the dawn of God’s salvation. It’s good news for everyone, especially outsiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we ring in 2022 with our special guest Megan Ratnam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus is comfortable with your storms. Rest in his peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those who follow Jesus, it is possible to choose joy over despair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fact that God showed up at all shows he is not indifferent. That he came the way he did reveals what kind of love he has for us.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Practicing hope is a great antidote to the cynicism of our age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forgiveness is a lifetime journey, but not one we have to walk alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The more we understand God's forgiveness, the more we will become a forgiving people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking courage doesn’t mean being brave all the time. Sometimes it just means taking a tentative step with Jesus despite our fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Let's begin again to reimagine how Jesus wants to lead us in making a difference in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want harmony, focus on Jesus before agreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would change about our following Jesus if we oriented ourselves towards others? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being weak is a great way to help people see Jesus in all his glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God wants us to know him face to face and experience his love as never before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being together in person is life giving, so let's live that out when possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mercy reigns in God’s kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God started something good among us and he intends to finish it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God always looks like Jesus. Yesterday, today and forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus wants you to experience him today. It’s always today for Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as Paul Kiss shares from Hebrews 13:8 on how times might change but Jesus doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as speaker Christopher Rosevear gives the message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our guest Charlie Mashinter, from Be in Christ Canada, shares a message on courage and determination from Joshua 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as our guest, Todd Lester from Be in Christ Canada, shares our teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as our guest Megan Ratnam shares our teaching with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as our guest Matt Vincent shares our teaching with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COME, be part of the fellowship. Then let’s GO and bear God’s light together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the Unrivalled Lord means we also get to celebrate those who are partnering with him in his Good News Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Jesus, every season of life is full of opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Households that are centred on Jesus as Lord, will often challenge the norms of the day, whatever the age might be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world will see Jesus better in community than in the individual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOCAL POINT #1: We are raised with Christ. He is our power source.FOCAL POINT #2: We are members of Christ’s kingdom. We don’t need to focus elsewhere.FOCAL POINT #3: Don’t focus on how the earthly sees the kingdom.FOCAL POINT #4: Christ IS our life and He IS renewing us, daily, in the image of our Creator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If Jesus is Lord, then we don’t have to live under the control of the other powers in our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greatest Knowledge you can have is this: Jesus is alive; you belong to him; and you will forever, no matter what. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus is the unrivalled Lord of creation; both of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus creates communities of unrivalled good news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we hear from our guest, Erika Mills, chaplain at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The kingdom of God includes all foreigners. We can too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus offers a compassionate healing response that is equitable and immediate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus’ politics of peace is the only way we will truly overcome chaos and enjoy the order for which we long and need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easter reminds us that having a fresh encounter with Jesus can lead to discovering that our thoughts about him aren’t always true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Jesus, power is always meant to be used for serving, not controlling, to bring peace, not violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A serving community shows the world the beauty of the Jesus way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A community that is centred on Jesus is connected in a beautiful way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A community that is becoming more like Jesus is always a beautiful thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series talking about surviving the wilderness experiences of life. This week we discuss the idea that we might meet two people in the wilderness: God and ourselves.Moses’ Wild TimeSpeaker: Paul KissDate: February 21, 2021The post Moses’ Wild Time appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series talking about surviving the wilderness experiences of life. This week we’ll be looking at how wilderness experiences can help expose our blind spots.Philip’s Wild Time with JesusSpeaker: Paul KissDate: February 7, 2021The post Philip’s Wild Time with Jesus appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series talking about surviving the wilderness experiences of life. This week we’ll be looking at how we can help those we love when they’re in the wilderness.David's Wild TimeSpeaker: Paul KissDate: January 31, 2021The post David's Wild Time appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we discuss the outcomes of creating rhythms of Sabbath. Practicing Sabbath is meant to fill us with life, not rob it from us.Rest: The Outcomes of RestSpeaker: Paul KissDate: January 17, 2021The post The Outcomes of Rest appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we return from our Christmas Sabbath with a two week series on creating rhythms of sabbath and enjoying their outcomes.Rest: Learning the Rhythms of SabbathSpeaker: Paul KissDate: Januar 10, 2021The post Learning the Rhythms of Sabbath appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we conclude our Advent series: “God With Us.” This week we look at the idea that Jesus is proof that God wants what is best for you; that he wants you to have peace.God With Us: PeaceSpeaker: Paul KissDate: December 20, 2020Podcasts return January 10, 2021The post God With Us: Peace appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our Advent series: “God With Us.” This week we look at the idea that Joy doesn’t have to be fabricated. It can be real, even in the midst of difficulty.God With Us: JoySpeaker: Paul KissDate: December 13, 2020The post God With Us: Joy appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our Advent series: “God With Us.” This week we look at the idea that to experience God’s love is to experience God himself.God With Us: LoveSpeaker: Paul KissDate: December 6, 2020The post God With Us: Love appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we launch our Advent series: “God With Us.” This week we look at the idea that not only can we put our hope in Jesus, but he puts his hope in us too.God With Us: HopeSpeaker: Paul KissDate: November 29, 2020The post God With Us: Hope appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we conclude our series: “From the Margins.” This week, we explore 1, 2 and 3 John in a message entitled: “A Collective of Love.”A Collective of LoveSpeaker: Paul KissDate: November 22, 2020The post A Collective of Love appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series: “From the Margins.” This week, we explore James 1 in a message entitled: “Faith Lived is Poetry.”Faith Lived is PoetrySpeaker: Paul KissDate: November 15, 2020The post Faith Lived is Poetry appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series: “From the Margins.” This week, we explore the 1 and 2 Peter in a message entitled: “Fake News and Suffering.”Fake News and SufferingSpeaker: Paul KissDate: November 8, 2020The post Fake News and Suffering appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series: “From the Margins.” This week, we explore the book of Hebrews and how we’re part of a larger story that makes sense when it’s tied to Jesus.Hebrews: Don’t Give UpSpeaker: Paul KissDate: November 1, 2020The post Hebrews: Don’t Give Up appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series: “From the Margins.” This week, we explore how faith grounds us, love moves us, and hope motivates us.Letters of Paul: Faith, Hope and LoveSpeaker: Paul KissDate: October 25, 2020The post Letters of Paul: Faith, Hope and Love appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we launch our new series: “From the Margins.” This week, we explore how the New Testament letters can help us find our voice in today’s world.The Apostle Paul: Part 1Speaker: Paul KissDate: October 18, 2020The post The Apostle Paul, Part 1 appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as our guest, Jon Hand, shares a thanksgiving message on forgiveness.ForgivenessSpeaker: Jon HandDate: October 11, 2020The post Forgiveness appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we conclude our series: “Reinventing Hospitality.” We'll be looking at the idea of “hosting our enemies.” Jesus will help us keep them human, so we're able to love them. Hosting Your EnemiesSpeaker: Paul KissDate: October 4, 2020The post Hosting Your Enemies appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our: “Re-inventing Hospitality.” We'll be looking at Luke 5 and the idea that, for many people, acceptance might be more important than healing.Hospitality and Mental HealthSpeaker: Paul KissDate: September 27, 2020The post Hospitality and Mental Health appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our: “Re-inventing Hospitality.” We'll be looking at John 16 and the idea of using what we have to offer hospitality to those in need.Hospitality: Using What You HaveSpeaker: Paul KissDate: September 20, 2020The post Hospitality: Using What You Have appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we launch our new series: “Re-inventing Hospitality.” We'll be looking at passages from Romans and Luke in a messaged entitled “Hospitality According to Jesus.”Hospitality According to JesusSpeaker: Paul KissDate: September 13, 2020The post Hospitality According to Jesus appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss concludes our series: “Shift!” When what was, or should have been, isn’t… shift! This week we’ll be looking at what we can learn from Jesus; His vision for the church, for us, and for New Life. God’s vision for us hasn’t changed, but we might need to in order to fulfil it.Jesus: Vision and ShiftingSpeaker: Paul KissDate: September 6, 2020The post Jesus: Vision and Shifting appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss continues our series: “Shift!” When what was, or should have been, isn’t… shift! This week we’ll be looking at the story of of the Apostle Paul and how he showed faith and tenacity when required to shift. Things don’t always go as planned. Don’t give up!Paul: Shifting, Faith and TenacitySpeaker: Paul KissDate: August 30, 2020The post Paul: Shifting, Faith and Tenacity appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out this past Sunday’s message: when what was or should have been isn’t… shift. The third in our series.The Early Church: Shifting and OrganizingSpeakers: Paul KissDate: August 23, 2020The post The Early Church: Shifting and Organizing appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we continue our series: “Shift!” When what was, or should have been, isn't… shift! This week we'll be looking at the story of Joseph and how shifting when necessary can be the mark of loving others like Christ loves us.Joseph: How to Shift WellSpeaker: Paul KissDate: August 16, 2020The post Joseph: How to Shift Well appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for tuning in as Pastor Paul Kiss begins our new series by exploring what it means to “shift” and how God will be there through it all.Abraham – How Not to ShiftSpeaker: Paul KissDate: August 9, 2020The post Abraham – How Not to Shift appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests, Aaron and Danielle White, share with us on how relationship is an important element in evangelism.Relationship and EvangelismSpeakers: Aaron & Danielle WhiteDate: August 2, 2020The post Relationship and Evangelism appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What fills you with a sense of awe? Listen in as Steve Hall explores our “awe response” and how worship can draw us close to God.Worship: Attitude & ActionSpeaker: Steve HallDate: July 19, 2020The post Worship: Attitude & Action appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss concludes our series “Knowing God’s Will.” This week we’ll be wrapping up with some of the questions you’ve sent us.Knowing God’s Will: Q&A SundaySpeaker: Paul KissDate: July 12, 2020The post Q&A Sunday appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss continues our series “Knowing God’s Will.” This week we’ll be talking about the role of the Holy Spirit and experience in discerning God’s will.Knowing God’s Will: Holy Spirit & ExperienceSpeaker: Paul KissDate: July 5, 2020The post Holy Spirit & Experience appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss continues our series “Knowing God’s Will.” This week we’ll be talking about the role of Community in discerning God’s will.Knowing God’s Will: CommunitySpeaker: Paul KissDate: June 28, 2020The post Knowing God’s Will: Community appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Christopher Rosevear continues our series “Knowing God’s Will.” This week we’ll be talking about the role of Wisdom in discerning God’s will.Knowing God’s Will: WisdomSpeaker: Christopher RosevearDate: June 21, 2020The post Knowing God's Will: Wisdom appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss launches our new series “Knowing God’s Will.” This week we’ll be talking about the role of Scripture in discerning God’s will.Knowing God’s Will: ScriptureSpeaker: Paul KissDate: June 14, 2020”Scripture leads you to Jesus and Jesus can give you the desire and power to do what pleases God.”The post Knowing God's Will: Scripture appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as Paul Kiss concludes our series “Good News for Tough Times.” This week we’ll be talking about how sharing in God’s life is to participate in his mission.Good News: Sharing Life With GodSpeaker: Paul KissDate: June 7, 2020”Good News! To share in God’s life is to participate in his mission.”The post Good News: Sharing Life With God appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good News: Shut Down ReligionSpeaker: Paul KissDate: May 31, 2020”Good News! Shut Down Religion.”The post Good News: Shut Down Religion appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series: “Good News for Tough Times.” This week’s good news? Jesus shows us there’s a better way to live.Good News: Set up God’s KingdomSpeaker: Paul KissDate: May 24, 2020”Good News! Jesus shows us there’s a better way to live.”The post Good News: Set up God’s Kingdom appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our series: “Good News for Tough Times.” This week’s good news? Jesus saves us from sin.Good News: Jesus saves us from sinSpeaker: Paul KissDate: May 17, 2020”We’re not just saved from sin. We’re saved for something better: a new way of living for today”The post Good News: Jesus Saves Us From Sin appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we continue our new series: “Good News for Tough Times.” This week’s good news? God… Is… Love!Good News: God… Is… LoveSpeaker: Paul KissDate: May 10, 2020 Text: 1 John 4:7-211 | Jesus shows us that God is love. 2 | What does that even mean?• Before existence, there was love• Love can’t sit still• Love brings enemies to their knees (God loves us… his enemies)• Love is a giant killer (it overcomes fear)• Love is a passport (it identifies God’s people)3 | What does it mean for me?• The more you open yourself up to Jesus, the more dangerous you will become– You will overcome your enemies with love– You will kill the fear in your life– You will be identified as one of God’s children“How willing are you to stop shielding yourself from the dangerous, expansive, explosive love of God revealed by the Son and experienced through his Spirit? The post Good News: God … Is … Love appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in as we launch our new series: “Good News for Tough Times.” This week's good news? Jesus is God with us!Good News: Jesus is God With UsSpeaker: Paul KissDate: May 3, 20201 | Was Jesus God? Wrong question. Text: John 1:14-18• A better question to ask is how N.T. Wright words it. “Is it true that the living God was uniquely and personally present in Jesus? (Wright, The Original Jesus)2 | Upside-Down Thinking Text: John 1:14• God doesn’t just come to us, be he becomes one of us• Sarx/flesh – human frailty, human nature, sometimes sinful nature• “God’s ultimate message to us was not written through paper and ink but through flesh and blood.” (Bruxy Cavey, Reunion).3 | God Has a Face Text: John 1:18; Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15; Philippians 2:6• If you want to know what God is like, look to Jesus“One of the most fascinating aspects of the good news message that Jesus preaches is that he centred his message on one essential element: himself… The hospel is the story of a person, and that person is Jesus. This means that if you want to learn about the gospel, you’ll need to learn about Jesus.” – Bruxy Cavey, Reunion 4 | The Good News in One Word• Good news: God looks like Jesus< The Gospel in 30 Words“Jesus is God with us, come to: show us God’s love, save us from sin, set up God’s kingdom and shut down religion, so we can share in God’s life.”The post Good News: Jesus is God with us appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prayer connects us with God in ways that transform our outlook and ourselves as we work through our worries.Why Pray (When You Can Worry)?Speaker: Steve HallDate: April 26, 2020”Prayer connects us with God in ways that transform our outlook and ourselves as we work through our worries”1 | Worry vs. Wisdom Text: 1 Kings 3; James 1:5• Pray like Solomon. Ask God for “kingdom wisdom” that will allow you to see people and circumstances from God’s perspective before acting.2 | When the Problem is “God-Sized” Text: Numbers 20:3-11; Acts 16:20-25• Bring the “God-sized” stuff to God, and praise Him in advance for being big enough for it.3 | A “Worry Sandwich” Text: Genesis 32:9-12• Bring your fears and worries to God, but surround them with reminders of His past faithfulness and His promises.4 | Transforming Your Worries Text: Philippians 4:6-7• Be honest with God about areas where self-interest is driving anxiety and worry. Pray that the Holy Spirit – which Jesus promises – will transform your worries into peace.5 | Transforming Your Worries• Pray like Jesus: Here’s my desire, but I also acknowledge, God, that You know best.It is part of God’s goodness and appointment that He allows the world to be susceptible to our prayers. How He does this – how He maintains control of history and yet still makes human prayer and action responsible within history – is one of the most practical mysteries in the Bible. – Timothy Keller The post Why Pray (When You Can Worry)? appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Good News for You. Join us as we set up our May series “Good News in Tough Times.”Some Good News for YouSpeaker: Paul KissDate: April 19, 2020”Jesus is always good news for you” Text: Fomans 1:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; 2 Timothy 2:81 | What’s your idea of good news?• Imagine the best news you could possibly receive.2 | The Goodest News of all good news• What is the Good News? (Hint: It’s Jesus)3 | The gift that keeps on giving Text: 2 Peter 1:1-4• God wants us to experience him now, not later. The good news invites us to participate in God’s very nature. God wants us to be this up close and personal with him.4 | You don’t keep good news to yourself Text: 2 Corinthians 9:16; Acts 20:24• Live in it. Grow in it for life. Share it.Resource book for the next 6 weeks. “Reunion: The Good News of Jesus for Seekers, Sinners and Saints.” – Bruxy Cavey The post Some Good News For You appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easter Sunday: Breakfast with Jesus. Join us for a look at John 21 and how “breakfast with Jesus” leads to the most remarkable life changes.Easter Sunday: Breakfast With JesusSpeaker: Paul KissDate: April 12, 2020”Breakfast with Jesus leads to the most remarkable life changes.” Text: John 21:1-141 | Peter’s Story• Meeting Jesus• Feeding 5000• Realizing who Jesus is• Ready to die for Jesus• Betraying Jesus 3x• Restored by Jesus2 | Resurrection Text: John 20:1-10• Peter and other disciples at the empty tomb3 | Recognition Text: John 21:4• Peter didn’t recognize Jesus on the beach4 | Restoration Text: John 21:9ff• Jesus restores Peter to his calling5 | Realization Text: John 21:19• Jesus has Peter’s story and reminds I’m not to worry about others“As Peter gazes into the fire, feels its warmth, and hears Jesus inviting them to breakfast, the healing of his painful memories begins.” – Willard Swartley, John 6 | What do you need today?• A sustainable life? Jesus is the bread of life.• To recognize the Risen Lord? He’s not dead. He’s alive and is ready to give life.• To be restored to God? You’re not beyond his reach, forgiveness or his restoration.• To realize your story? He wants you to follow him and he’ll give you your story.The post Easter Sunday: Breakfast With Jesus appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in on audio from our Good Friday Devotional & Communion online service. We explore a number of passages from Hebrews that teach us that “Jesus is Enough!”Good Friday: Jesus is Enough!Speaker: Paul KissDate: April 10, 2020Communion Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Rain and Tears by Neutrin05 https://soundcloud.com/neutrin05Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PKvY28Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/RRsQBq9nSXQ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The post Good Friday: Jesus is Enough! appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following Jesus is to allow him to make your heart much, much bigger.Palm Sunday: Love Beyond BordersSpeaker: Paul KissDate: April 5, 2020”Following Jesus is to allow him to make your heart much, much bigger.” Text: John 12:12-91 | ”Us and them” runs deeper than we think Text: John 11:45-572 | Jesus and Jerusalem: God’s Portrait of Power Text: John 12:12-19”No longer is the question the legitimation of rule, but the character of God’s rule as the gentle lamb on the throne, deconstructing human domination and oppression. We learn that human oppression is unnecessary and abhorrent to God. We are ushered into the drone room and find that the king took our coat at the door.’” – Alan Storkey, Jesus and Politics. 3 | Jesus removes our nationalism Text: John 12:20-264 | Jesus shows us God’s heart for everyone Text: John 12:27-335 | Jesus: What do you do with him? Text: John 12:34-50Reject him and maintain your current way of living?ORFollow him and embrace his new way of loving? WARMING UP1. What is it about political leaders that we love to discuss them and their ability to lead?2. When you think of political leaders, who is one person whom you admire & why?DISCUSSING AND LEARNING3. Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, was to make a statement. What statement was he making? Read Zechariah 9:9-10 to learn more. Actually read from 9:1-10 to get an even more complete understanding.4. In John’s account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, Jesus is challenging the nationalistic tendencies of the people. Jump over to Luke 4:14-28, especially versos 21-30. How is Jesus challenging their nationalism in this passage? What is he trying to communicate to them in both these incidents?5. Read John 12:31-33. In these verses, who is judgement for? (He says it plainly). What is Jesus’ plan for the rest of humanity, including but also beyond Israel?MAKING IT REAL6. Jesus was challenging the “us and them” tendencies of the people in Jerusalem at that time. He has been doing that to people ever since. What “us and them” tendencies is he revealing that are still in your own life? How will you respond to his desire to free you from excluding people from coming to God?7. During this time of heightened nationalistic protection, because of the pandemic, based on the example of Jesus, how would he instruct us to behave as his followers? Who should we try to help? Who should we not help?8. What benefits will result when we learn to decrease and/or eliminate our “us and them” thinking and living? 1. The next time you watch the news and listen to a political leader, consider how Jesus would instruct them, based on what we’ve learned from him in John 11-122. Make a list of those whom you still consider “other.” (It could be anyone). Ask God to help you embrace them with his love instead. Then do something tangible to that end.The post Palm Sunday – Love Beyond Borders appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loving your neighbour means being a neighbour to those in need. Listen in as Paul Kiss shares the fourth sermon in our series “A Jesus Creed.”A Jesus Creed: Loving Your Neighbour, Part 2Speaker: Paul KissDate: March 29, 2020”Loving your neighbour” means being a neighbour to those in need. Text: Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:25-391 | Won’t You Be My Neighbour: A Jesus Story Text: Luke 10:25-37”When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.’” – Mr. Rogers. 2 | Self-Justification• Who is my neighbour? The man is seeking for a loophole.• Many of us become good at seeking for loopholes sometimes.2 | Plot TwistIn his story, Jesus makes the enemy the hero and the teacher.2 | RiskThe Samaritan risked his life to help the Jewish man who was beat up.2 | Cost• The Samaritan’s love was costly.• He paid for the man to be at the inn for a considerable time.• He pledged to cover any extra costs.2 | Be a Good Neighbour• The man wanted to know “who is my neighbour?”• Jesus told him to “go and be a neighbour.”2 | Where are Your Neighbours?• They are in your home• They are on your street• They are in your community1. Mr. Rogers understood the power of loving your neighbour. What is your favourite Mr. Rogers story or memory? What did you learn from him? Just for fun.2. What are your neighbours like? Describe them. (You decide who is your neighbour).3. Read 2 Chronicles 28:8-15. What are the similarities between this story and the one Jesus told? How might this have added weight to Jesus’ story, for those listening to him? How does referencing something familiar within a story make it more powerful?4. Look at Romans 13:8-10. How does the Apostle Paul apply Jesus’ teaching into his own life and teaching? Compare this with Galatians 5:13-26. How is loving your neighbour connected to the fruit of Spirit, (5:22-23)?5. The Parable Jesus told in Luke 10 is in response to a question from a religious expert. The expert wanted to justify himself as worthy of eternal life. In response, Jesus says to him twice, “Do this and you will live,” vs. 28 and 37. What is the difference between the first time Jesus says this and the second?6. What does this parable teach us about God’s Kingdom and about Jesus’ mission?7. The religious expert was looking to justify himself before God. How do you sometimes do the same thing?8. The religious expert was looking for a loophole so he wouldn’t have to interact with people that he didn’t want to. How do you sometimes do the same thing?9. What have you learned through this story that God is asking you to make real in your life this week?1. Reflect on someone you’ve been avoiding, who may need your help. Go and be a neighbour to them. (It might be someone in your home).2. Watch the following video about how to read the parables of Jesus. The Bible Project: http://tiny.cc/5vb0lzThe post Loving Your Neighbour, Part Two appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loving God by loving others is to care for those who are most vulnerable during this time of pandemic. Listen in as Paul Kiss shares a message of encouragement with us.A Jesus Creed: Loving God, Part TwoSpeaker: Paul KissDate: March 15, 2020Loving God by loving others is to care for those who are most vulnerable during this time of pandemic. Text: Matthew 22:34-37) The post Loving God, Part Two appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the stakes were high, Jesus referred his followers to this Creed from Matthew 22:37-39. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ When all else fails and you’re not sure what to do – love.Speaker: Paul KissDate: March 8, 2020When all else fails, and you’re not sure what to do – love. Text: Matthew 22:34-401 | Creeds and fundamentals Text: Romans 10:8-10; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; Philippians 2:6-11These are potentially all very early Creeds of the church. 2 | The Jesus Creed – The Most Fundamental When the stakes are high, Jesus referred his followers to this Creed.Love is fundamental• God asks for our loveHow do you love God?Loving God is about keeping him in the centre of your life.• Heart/Kardia – seat or centre of spiritual/physical life.• Soul/Psyche – the soul/force that animates the body, the seat or centre of feelings.• Mind/Dianoia – the faculty of understanding, feeling, desiring.• Strength/Iskus – the extent of one’s ability, strength, might3 | What might need to change in your life in order to keep God in the centre Warming Up:1. What is your experience with the Creeds of the Church? How have they influenced you? If you have never encountered the Apostle’s Creed until now, what is your first impression?2. What might be some benefits of reciting Creeds like the Apostle’s? Drawbacks?Discussing and Learning:3. Read Acts 10:36; Romans 10:9; 2Corinthians 4:5. These contain one of the earliest Creeds of the Church. What is the Creed, or statement? What are the implications of citing this Creed even for us today?.4. In Matthew 22:34-40, Jesus cites from Deuteronomy 6:5. “God is Lord.” How does this add to your understanding from the previous question regarding the creed that states “Jesus is Lord?” Read Deut. 6:4-9 and discuss how these verses might apply to the Matthew 22 passage.5. Read Mark 12:33. Loving God, in this verse, is said to be more important than what? What would be some modern day equivalents of this verse?Making it Real:6. Based on the sermon, the verses, and your experience, what are some real ways we can show our love for God? Be as specific as you can.7. What might need to change in your life, in order to keep God in the centre?8. Respond to the following suggestion: Set your phone alarm to go off in the morning and mid-afternoon, reminding you to recite the Jesus Creed of Matthew 22:37-39.1. Set your phone alarm to go off in the morning and mid-afternoon, reminding you to recite the Jesus Creed of Matthew 22:37-39. Do this everyday until Easter Sunday. (Then keep doing it. : )2. Sit with a good friend and discuss what it means to place and keep God in the centre of your life. What will that look like for you?The post Love God, Part One appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Canadian religious landscape has changed drastically in the past 10 years. If we are going to be effective as a church, we must reframe our framework while keeping Jesus central to who we are. Listen this AGM Sunday as Paul Kiss looks to the early church in Acts. Together we are challenged to reframe our hearts and minds to reach the entire Georgian Triangle and beyond.AGM Sunday: The Entire GTSpeaker: Paul KissDate: March 1, 2020Our changing times require our change of heart and mind. Text: Acts 10:28, 34-36 (Acts 11-15)1 | Reframing Our Framework Text: Acts 10:1-48; Matthew 9:17Peter had a radical shift in how he thought about the Church, who could be part of it, and how they would be included. He needed his framework to be reframed. God did that for him through Cornelius, an outsider. 2 | A Changing Landscape Our Canadian religious landscape has changed drastically in the past 10 years. We must reframe our framework while keeping Jesus central to who we are.Why is it necessary that we pay attention to how our culture is shifting?• We are one generation away from becoming meaningless.• We are called to go to the people around us.• People are still open to spiritual things – just not the church the way it has been.What are we doing about it?• Being strategic. Find, Follow, Join, Make• This is what we want for people, not from people.• Our Leadership is developing new 5-7 year goals. Stay tuned for more details.• Creating new opportunities to learn and grow together about how to reframe our framework. (Classes, Workshops, Serving Teams, etc).3 | What can you do?1. Commit to one another.2. Commit to learning.3. Commit to loving.4. Commit to risking with us.Warming Up:1. What have you noticed about the Canadian religious landscape in the past 10 years? How do you respond to what is happening?2. Changing one’s framework is difficult, especially for groups. Why do you think that is?Discussing and Learning:3. Read Acts 10:9-16. How did God use Peter’s vision to help him reframe his thinking about who could be included in the Church? (vs. 15 – unclean was about more than just animals).4. How did Peter show that he was reframing his worldview and following God’s lead? (vs. 17-29; especially verse 28). What would be a modern equivalent to the monumental shift Peter embraced by entering the home of a non-Jewish person?5. Read Acts 11:1-3. How does the existing Church initially handle Peter’s decision to go to Cornelius’ home? What happens by 11:15-18? What lessons are there in this for us today?Making it Real:6. If we are going to be effective as a church, we need to reframe our framework. What do we need to do in order for this to happen? What do you need, to be able to reframe your own worldview?7. How willing are you to get uncomfortable in order to receive many others into our family and see them mature into fully devoted Jesus followers? Where do you draw the line? Why?8. Paul suggested 5 things you can do to help yourself and New Life reframe our framework so that we might reach many new people with the love of Jesus. How willing are you to embrace those 5 invitations?1. Go over the 5 suggestions from Paul, of what you can do, and consider which ones require your attention. Think about how you can grow in that area.2. During this season of Lent, pray every day and ask God to show you what parts of your framework might be hindering people from receiving the good news of Jesus. Be willing to give that up as part of the Lent season. Give it over to God and ask him to fill you with new wine for the new wineskin he is providing for us.The post The Entire GT appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world where people feel increasingly lonely, how can we help those who are wrestling with feeling lonely have the opportunity to feel included? Join us as we conclude our “Lonely?” series. Listen as Paul Kiss unpacks 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 as we explore community and belonging. We have the amazing privilege of showing the world how to combat loneliness – through living as the body of Christ.Lonely: The Power of CommunitySpeaker: PaulKissDate: February 23, 2020We have the amazing privilege of showing the world how to combat loneliness – through living as the body of Christ. Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 4:14-16; Philippians 2:3-4, 12-131 ¦ Community. Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13● Understanding ourselves: Start with community instead of the individual, vs. 12.2 ¦ Diversity. Text: 1 Corinthians 12:14-21● Understanding ourselves: Start with community instead of the individual, vs. 12.● Community defines the individual.● Our diversity only makes sense within the context of community, vs. 20.3 ¦ Unity. Text: 1 Corinthians 12:22-27● When healthy perspective is in place, (community – diversity – unity), then each person/member of the body will be cared for.● When a person feels cared for, and that they can also care for others, they will feel like they belong.“We encounter Jesus best through community. Pay attention to Jesus, the head of his body, the Church. If you do, then you cannot ignore the body, the congregation. We have the amazing privilege of showing the world how to combat loneliness – through living as the body of Christ. Understanding the importance of the body to which we belong is to see the value of community as the basis for our daily rhythms of life.” Warming Up:1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using “body” imagery to describe the church? What are some other helpful metaphors to use in describing the Church?2. A body without a head is a gruesome thing. How does the church become gruesome when it lives separated from its head – Christ?Discussing and Learning:3. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 together. Paul puts the emphasis on the body first, before the individual parts. What are the implications of this emphasis, as it relates to how individualism affects the Church? (How does individualism harm the body)?4. How does the Apostle Paul suggest replying to someone who doesn’t feel like they belong to the body, (12:14-17)? As it relates to loneliness, how might this metaphor be helpful?5. Context is key. Chapters 9-11 instruct the Church to seek the benefits of others so that everyone feels like they belong to the community. How does that change the way you read chapter 12?6. Chapter 13 shows how love must be the foundation of everything we do. In a world where people feel increasingly lonely, how can living out the reality of Paul’s invitation in chapter 12, be an attractive thing to offer many people?Making it Real:7. (Individually) – 1 Corinthians 12:27 states that we are each part of the body of Christ. In light of all that this passage teaches, how well are you doing at living in such a way that the body of Christ, to which you belong, is of major importance in your life? After pondering this, share with the group as you are comfortable to do so?8. What needs to change in your life so that the body, and Christ the head, has primary importance? How could this help combat loneliness for everyone?9. This teaching places high value on community and belonging. What can we do to ensure that those who wrestle with feeling lonely have the opportunity to feel included? (Remember that we each need to be part of a mutually giving and receiving relationship to not feel lonely).1. Watch the following TED talk by Johann Hari. Consider how a healthy Christian community could fulfill everything that Hari is suggesting in his talk: [watch here]2. If you’re lonely or not, consider how placing a high commitment on being part of the Church can help both you and others. How could this also offer our world a model for experiencing a fulfilled life?The post The Power of Community appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picture your life. Who has made an impact by being “for” you? Who have you influenced by being “for” them? Join us for a special family day weekend message as guest, Charlie Mashinter, continues our “Lonely?” series. Listen as we look at Romans 8:31-39 and explore the question: What does this look like for followers of Christ to be “for” one another and how can we live it out?ForSpeaker: Charlie MashinterDate: February 16, 2020Let’s play “for” or “against” Text: John 8:1-11 – A woman caught in adultery Text: Romans 8:31-391. Who can be against us? (vs 31)2. Who will bring a charge against us spiritually? (vs. 33)3. Who will condemn us spiritually? (vs. 34)4. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? (vs. 35)“the air of surprised relief pervades …. we look around to see who has condemned us and discover that they’ve all gone. The many things that threaten to separate you from the powerful love which reaches out through the cross and resurrection, are all beaten foes.”—NT. Wright• The truth we live in (we struggle to believe it is so)• The message we present (we know it has not always been)• The approach we utilize (how we live and share the message)» “for” our friends /”for” our family / “for” the lonely and left out» “for” Collingwood“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7 2 Questions…1. Do you believe God is “for you”?2. Who are you for?I’m running as fast as I can…31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:31-39 1. As you look back over your life who is one person who you felt was “for” you? How did you know that? What did they do? What effect did it have on you?2. Read John 8:1-11. Put yourself in the story. What do you observe? How does it make you feel?3. Read Romans 8:31. Why is it hard to believe God is “for” us? Why do you think the church has done such a poor job of presenting this truth?4. What might a group of Christians who are “for” people actually look like? Describe what might be happening and what things the group would not want to have as part of this way of living.5. How can you be “for” your friends? How can you as a church be “for” Collingwood? How might this help with the problem of loneliness?The post For appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How would you describe what loneliness is? What’s the difference between being alone and being lonely? Join us as we start our new series, “Lonely?” Together with Paul Kiss, we’ll be exploring ideas from 1 Kings 17-19 and Matthew 28:20 on how we can limit loneliness whether alone or in a group.Lonely? Alone Without Being LonelySpeaker: Paul KissDate: February 9, 2020Learning to be alone might be one way of limiting our loneliness. Text: 1 Kings 17-191 │ Elijah is alone but not lonely Text: 1 Kings 17:1-742 │ Elijah is alone and beginning to feel lonely Text: 1 Kings 18:223 │ Elijah is lonely but not alone Text: 1 Kings 19:1-184 │ Solitude: A way to deal with loneliness Text: 1 Kings 19:8-9● Time to sit with your loneliness. Why are you lonely?● Adjusting perspective. Internal and external causes.● Solitude builds healthy community.● “Go back the way you came.” Serving others as a way to dispel loneliness.5 │ “I am with you” Text: Matthew 28:20● Solitude allows us to see how God is present.● Solitude allows us to see God in others.Warming Up:1. How would you describe what loneliness is?2. What’s the difference between being alone and being lonely?Discussing and Learning:3. Read 1Kings 19:1-9. After considering what happens in chapter 18, why do you think Elijah ran away from Jezebel? (Ch. 18 = victory over on Mt Carmel).4. Elijah isolated himself in the wilderness, 19:3-4. The “solitary broom tree” is even a symbol of his isolation. How was isolating himself feeding into his feelings of loneliness, vs. 10 & 14.5. Read 1 Kings 17:1-7. Elijah is alone here as well but he wasn’t isolating himself. What is the difference between this passage and the one in 19:1-9?6. What is the difference between solitude and isolation? How does one benefit us and the other harm us?Making it Real:7. On a scale of 1-10, how lonely are you (1= very lonely; 10 = not lonely at all)?8. How might taking some time to be alone, with your thoughts, and with God, help you overcome your feelings of loneliness?1. Schedule some time this week to be alone and reflect on your own loneliness or, if you’re not feeling very lonely, reflect on how you could help others who might be feeling that way. Why are you feeling lonely? What needs to change in your life to limit or eliminate that loneliness?2. Meditate on the following passage. Matthew 28:20. “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”The post Alone Without Being Lonely appeared first on New Life Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.