Biblica: Biblical and Practical Teaching

Welcome to the videos, audio and notes from the weekly teaching at Newlife Church, Toronto

The Problem of Unanswered Prayer

  • We can be confused, disappointed, upset, and even angry with God because it seems our prayers are going unheard.
  • It’s not just us, the Bible and the lives of Christians ever since have many such stories, but we are also given some reasons, which can really help our faith.

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Trusting Jesus in the Storm

  • Are you going through a storm?
  • This is one of the most encouraging stories I have ever read.
  • Even with little faith you can survive the worst storms in your life.

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Jesus, the Light of the World

  • Light is a key theme in Scripture, and as we put together references from the whole Bible, we see a beautifully unified theme what brings hope, and direction for living.

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God's Gift of Love in Jesus (Romans 8:31-39)

  • If God has given you his own beloved Son, Jesus, then will he withhold anything from you?
  • In Romans 8 Paul gives us some of the most encouraging words in the Bible
  • Lets unpack exactly what is being said here

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Parables of the Mustard Seed & Leaven

  • Even though you might think you are insignificant, God is using you!
  • God is working, even when it doesn’t look like it.
  • The Kingdom will be victorious!

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What Motivates us to Live as we Should? (Conscience pt.2)

  • What is the secret to Christian motivation? Do we beat ourselves up about our failures, set regular challenges, or is there a better way?
  • What does the book of Hebrews say?

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The Conscience, and How to Clear it

  • Understand how the Bible describes the conscience,
  • the huge danger that misuse can fuel mental illness,
  • and the joy of feeling your conscience is completely cleansed.

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Love, Truth & Power through the Holy Spirit

  • Some churches focus on a firm foundation in the Word, some on the power of the Spirit, and some on love and community.
  • But the early church excelled in all three—so why can’t we have them all today?
  • The mission of Newlife Church is exactly that,
  • plus it is the secret of growth and victory in our own lives.

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Psalm 20 — Poetry with Power

  • We can learn so much about prayer from this extraordinary Psalm, and what gives David so much confidence that he will be heard.
  • On the one hand the equisite beauty and balance of the Psalm thrilled me,
  • and on the other hand it has really helped give me confidence in knowing how to pray as I see what the Psalm is doing.

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Roadblocks when Reading the Old Testament

  • Quite often, when people start reading the Old Testament, they hit roadblocks such as
    • obscure language,
    • stories that seem to condone violence or abuse,
    • and strange or problematic laws, for example regarding women.
  • All of these roadblocks can be shifted, and we do at least some shifting here.

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