God's Joy over You
- It can be very hard for us to accept that we bring joy to God,
- but this is clearly taught by Jesus in the two parables — the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin.
- Can you truly believe what Jesus said to be true about yourself?
Parable of the Good Shepherd — John 10:1-21
- A beautiful parable, but what is the point and why does it make people so angry?
- In the context of the previous story and particularly the O.T. background in Ezekiel it becomes clearer.
- But the most important question is how it applies to us now?
Experiencing Joy through Finding our Purpose
- If we are Christians, we have an incredible purpose:
- Our destiny is to rule future universe(s) in a way that displays us as reflecting the character, love and creativity of God himself.
- Our present struggles are part of this preparation as God shapes who we are.
- Understanding our future changes everything about how we see ourselves in this present world.
Looking for Pleasure in All the Right Places—Finding the Greatest Joy in God
- If you want to grow in your Christian life, the answer is not to try harder, but to be motivated in the best possible way—the joy of discovering the pearl and the treasure.
- There is nothing like the the joy of loving and being loved so intensely.
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
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.
Why I love Jesus
- Let’s focus on why we love Jesus,
- not just for what he has done for us,
- but because he is the most fascinating, wonderful, awesome and lovely person that has ever existed.
A Biblical Understanding of Shame Part 2: Undoing it! (John 4 & Luke 15)
If shame can be so damaging, how can it be removed? We examine two accounts in the Bible, so that we can learn to help ourselves and others have the weight of shame lifted.
A Biblical Theology of Shame and its Relationship to Emotional Issues and Evangelism
Shame is an emotion given by God, but greatly misunderstood, and capable of causing extreme pain. It is vitally important that we understand where it comes from, what it signals, and what a church can do to heal the shame of the broken.
Introduction to a Biblical Understanding of Shame
Shame is an emotion given by God, but greatly misunderstood, and capable of causing extreme pain. It is vitally important that we understand where it comes from, what it signals, and what a church can do to heal the shame of the broken.