Welcome to the New Life Church Podcast, where we bring the heart of our Wayland, MI community to you. Join us as we explore faith, share personal stories, and grow together in Christ. Whether you're a long-time member or new to our family, our messages are designed to inspire, challenge, and encourage you in your walk with God. Tune in and be a part of our journey as we seek to live out the love and teachings of Jesus in our everyday lives.
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What if the church doesn't have a volunteer problem, but a passion problem? You'll discover what truly ignites zeal for God's mission by looking at how an entire community came together to rebuild Jerusalem's wall in just 52 days. You can expect to explore three key elements that fuel passion for serving: pursuing a vision too big to accomplish without God, developing deep conviction that the work…
What if the complaint you can't shake is actually the calling you can't ignore? Through the story of Nehemiah, you'll discover how God uses holy discontent—complaints driven by compassion for others rather than personal preferences—to reveal your unique calling in the church. You'll learn the difference between consumer complaints and kingdom complaints, and why serving faithfully often means…
How much of your life are you wasting aiming at someone else's target? You'll discover why the tenth commandment about coveting reveals one of the most painful human experiences—unmet desire—and how it shows up in comparison, jealousy, and restless craving. You can expect to learn three practical steps to redirect your desires toward the only One who can truly satisfy them, and understand why…
What if stealing is less about taking stuff and more about not trusting God? You'll discover how the eighth commandment challenges us to examine our hearts and move from a posture of taking to one of generous giving. You can expect to understand how comparison and entitlement lead to justifying theft—whether it's time, relationships, or even withholding your spiritual gifts from the church. By the…
What if adultery doesn't start in the bedroom, but in small choices you're making right now? You'll discover the nine subtle steps that lead down the path to adultery—an erosion, not an explosion—and learn how to protect your marriage with clear boundaries before it's too late. Whether you're guarding your future, healing from betrayal, or seeking restoration after failure, you can expect to…
What lies have been repeated so often in your life that you've started accepting them as truth? You'll discover that the ninth commandment isn't simply about not lying—it's about refusing to bear false witness against your neighbor, which means not distorting reality through gossip, half-truths, or manipulating stories to protect yourself. You can expect to learn how false witness leads to…
What if the thing that leads to murder actually lives inside each of us? You'll discover how the commandment "do not murder" goes far deeper than outward actions—it reaches into the anger, bitterness, and resentment we harbor in our hearts. Through the story of King Ahab and Naboth, you'll see how unchecked anger can lead to devastating consequences, even when we're not directly involved. You can…
What would a commercial about God look like if His name wasn't attached—just His reputation as seen through your life? You'll discover why God's name matters so profoundly and what it means to carry it well in everyday moments. You can expect to understand the third commandment beyond just avoiding certain words, learning instead how to represent God's character faithfully in your workplace,…
How can two people look at the same family history and see completely different stories? You'll discover what it truly means to honor your father and mother—not through denial or contempt, but by humanizing them with honesty about both joy and sorrow. You can expect to learn how honor looks different from idolizing or demonizing, and how the church creates a new family where spiritual fathers and…
Why does rest feel so rebellious in our culture, and what does our struggle with Sabbath reveal about what we truly believe about God? You'll discover how Sabbath isn't just another religious rule to follow, but a weekly declaration of freedom—freedom from the lie that your worth is tied to your productivity. You can expect to understand how God instituted Sabbath as a rhythm of grace from the…
