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The NewChurch Live podcast hosted by Pastor Chuck Blair is dedicated to spirituality and community. We aim to be an anytime, anywhere destination for regular inspiration. It is our goal to meet you where you are on your spiritual journey. The mission of NewChurch Live is to provide an accepting space where everyone belongs. To help fit worship and spiritual inspiration into your life, not the other way around. On this podcast we will share our Sunday messaging as well as interviews with peop ...
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Why is Heaven Heaven? What we think about heaven should create a beautiful image in our minds that we can move our lives towards. Not only that, but something we can embed our lives in right here and right now. From the service aired on 1/5/25 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. I…
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"New Year, New You—God's Way Part I" | Rev Frank Hart | 1-5-25
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There’s something about starting a new year that makes us think about fresh starts, new goals, and doing life just a little better. But if you’ve ever made a resolution and then struggled to keep it, you know how hard it is to create real, lasting change. What if there’s a reason for that? What if change doesn’t come from sheer willpower or chasing…
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Bending Without Breaking: God's Gentle Touch
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Bending Without Breaking: God's Gentle Touch As the new year approaches, we shift towards thoughts around ways in which we want the new year to be different. Important to remember that God bends but doesn't break - that he gently moves us towards a life that is incrementally better - more of an evolution than a revolution. That approach requires pa…
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Christmas Eve: A Weary World Rejoices
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Christmas Eve: A Weary World Rejoices Join us this Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. In a world that feels weary, let's join together in the Christmas spirit this Christmas Eve. From the service aired on 12/24/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way…
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Surprised That It Is All True
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Surprised That It Is All True We reach for hope and joy, yearning for the biggest of stories to be true. And then we discover—it is true! But even more, it is a living truth, one that unfolds within us as we receive the Lord’s love and wisdom, just as heaven opens through the story of His birth. In that moment, the infinite joins the finite, and di…
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"How God Feels About You" | Rev Frank Hart | 12-15-24
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Christmas is supposed to be the season of joy and peace, but let’s be honest—it doesn’t always feel that way, does it? We try to be on our best behavior, but people push our buttons, plans go sideways, and before we know it, we’re more Grinch than cheerful. What if the real problem isn’t the chaos around us but something deeper? This week, we’re di…
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Surprised by Joy The story of Christmas offers themes of life appearing one way, only to be lovingly interrupted by Divine providence time and again. This is Mary’s story—a call to align human expectations with the higher, often hidden purposes of God. On a smaller scale, it reflects our lives, where interruptions are not obstacles but opportunitie…
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Surprised by Hope The Christmas story should surprise us again and again ... because we need to be surprised! We get stuck in ruts and routines and along comes the Advent season, a season of new beginnings and surprises. From the service aired on 12/8/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your …
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Refiners' Fire: Your Pain Has Meaning and Purpose | Rev Frank Hart | 12-8-24
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Do you ever feel like life’s struggles are just too much? What if they’re not meant to break you but to shape you? This week’s sermon dives into a surprising truth: God only refines what He loves. Just like gold and silver are purified in fire, He’s working through the challenges in your life to make you into something beautiful. 💎 Join us as we un…
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"Love Over 'Well, Actually': Choosing Relationships Over Being Right." | Rev Frank Hart | 12-1-24
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Ever been in a conversation where someone kept saying, 'Well, actually...'? Yeah, we’re talking about that person—maybe it’s even you. 😅 But what if being right isn’t the most important thing? What if it’s actually ruining relationships? 👀" In this message, we’re diving into why love matters more than being right and how Advent points us to the ult…
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Celebrating Goodness As we prepare for Thanksgiving, lets focus this year on seeing not just the potential in others but more importantly the unshakeable goodness we all share. From the service aired on 11/24/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support this …
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"The Cure For Discontentment" | Rev Frank Hart | 11-24-24
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Feeling a little overwhelmed? Maybe life’s been moving too fast. Don’t let another minute go by without rediscovering the power of gratitude. In this message, we’ll unpack why thankfulness isn’t just something nice to do—it’s the key to finding joy, peace, and a deeper connection with God. If you’ve ever wondered why contentment feels so out of rea…
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Acts 12 "When Our Plans Meet God's Purpose" | Rev Frank Hart | 11-17-24
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Have you ever made big plans, only to feel like life—or maybe even God—had other ideas? This week, we’re talking about what happens when our plans don’t go as expected, how God’s plans are always better, and why that’s actually good news. Join us as we dive into Acts 12 and see how God turns even impossible situations into opportunities for freedom…
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Listening to the Whisper: Trusting God's Gentle Nudge
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Listening to the Whisper: Trusting God's Gentle Nudge We live in a time where very little, in public formats, is whispered. What if we could still our minds enough to really listen to God's gentle voice, to God's gentle nudges? From the service aired on 11/17/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you g…
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Don't Let This Election Make You Hate People
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Don't Let This Election Make You Hate People On the heels of one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history, don't forget that we've got explicit commands from God to not harbor and nurture enmity for each other. Though we may not agree on the issues, we'll look at the way we're all put by God onto team "love one another." with Curtis Childs…
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Acts 11:27-29 "Generous Church" | Rev Frank Hart | 11-10-24
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This week, we’re diving into a story from Acts about generosity and faith. When a famine was predicted, the early church didn’t panic—they prepared. They gave sacrificially, trusting that God would provide. Join us as we talk about what it means to live with that kind of trust and generosity today, even when it’s not easy. Together, we’ll explore h…
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God Already Forgave You (now here's what to do next)
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God Already Forgave You (now here's what to do next) God is sometimes depicted as punitive and judgmental, but that couldn't be further from the truth. However, there is still important work for us to do in ridding ourselves of destructive thoughts, intentions, and behaviors. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 11/3/24 If you enjoyed this …
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"Life in Wartime" | Kemper Crabb | 11-03-24
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Join us for a powerful message by Kemper Crabb exploring the reality of spiritual warfare and the strength we find in Christ. In his sermon "Life During Wartime," Kemper dives into Ephesians 6 and the full armor of God, unpacking what it means to stand firm in faith against the struggles we all face. With deep insight, he reveals how, through God's…
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Acts 11:19-26 "Antioch" | Rev Frank Hart | 10-27-24
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Christians don’t always have the best reputation—and sometimes, we’ve earned it. But what does it really mean to be called a Christian? It’s not about having it all together or pointing out everyone else’s mistakes. Join us as we dive into the story of the first Christians in ‘Sin City’ Antioch and discover what truly sets followers of Jesus apart.…
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The 13th Disciple Most Christians know Jesus had 12 close followers, often called the 12 disciples. But what about the significance of the 13th disciple? This figure symbolizes the often unrecognized individuals who play crucial roles in our spiritual journeys, reminding us of the transformative impact of those who serve behind the scenes. It's lea…
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Can We Do Better? Bridging the Divide: Can We Do Better? We live in an era of high conflict - an age of outrage as one author put it. But God does give us a beautiful way out, a simple way forward - and simple is not always easy. From the service aired on 10/20/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you…
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Acts 11:1-18 "Breaking Invisible Chains" | Rev Frank Hart | 10-20-24
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Ever feel like faith is more about following rules than finding freedom? In this week's message, we're diving into Acts 11:1-18, where Peter gets called out for breaking traditions and hanging with the 'wrong crowd.' What does this mean for us today? How can we stop letting man-made rules hold us back from the true freedom found in Christ? You won'…
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A Humble Offer of Friendship
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A Humble Offer of Friendship Bridging the Divide: A Humble Offer of Friendship A profound theme of friendship grows through our years as we walk with God. God extends the beautiful gift of companionship to us, urging us to embrace humility and connection in our relationships with Him and others, mirroring in our own imperfect ways exactly what He i…
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Moving Past Grudges Bridging the Divide: Moving Past Grudges Resentment and the grudges it gives rise to hinder our relationship with God and others. As Mother Theresa said, "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." Join us as we learn practical steps to letting go of anger and all-or-nothing thinking and …
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Acts 9:32 - 10:33 "When God Says to Eat it Anyway" | Rev Frank Hart | 10-6-24
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Ever feel like God is leading you to step out of your comfort zone? In this week's message, I talk about Peter's vision and how Jesus calls us to break down barriers—even when it feels uncomfortable or counterintuitive. It's a challenge we all face, but it's also where we experience God's grace in amazing ways. I'd love for you to join us as we div…
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Acts 9:19-31 "When Life Takes A Detour" | Rev Frank Hart | 9-29-24
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When Life Takes a Detour: Trusting God Through the Unexpected Have you ever been headed in one direction, sure of your plans, only for life to completely change course? In this message, we explore Saul’s dramatic transformation and how God often uses the twists and turns in our lives to lead us to something greater. Whether you’re navigating career…
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How to Find Heavenly Peace
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How to Find Heavenly Peace There's a profound state of contentment and joy called "heavenly peace." Join us this week as we talk about what it is and how we can find it for ourselves. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 9/29/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is th…
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Your Best Note We all have a central set of "notes" where we can sing well. A beautiful metaphor for life where we come to discover our best "note" and then work to expand our range from there into areas of growth and change. From the service aired on 9/22/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get …
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Acts 9:1-22 "Saul's Come to Jesus Story" | Rev Frank Hart | 9-22-24
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What's the moment that flipped your world upside down? Have you had one? Saul sure did. He went from breathing threats to breathing grace, from persecutor to preacher, all because of a life-changing encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. Join us as we dive into the story of Saul’s radical conversion and consider how God can take even the mos…
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Acts 8:26-40 "Trusting God's GPS" | Rev Frank Hart | 9-15-24
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Have you ever felt like God was leading you down an unexpected or confusing path? What if that "detour" is exactly where He wants you to be? What can we learn from Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian about trusting God's direction, even when it doesn't make sense? How does ignoring God's "spiritual GPS" affect our lives, and what happens when we …
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Finding Strength in Unexpected Places
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Finding Strength in Unexpected Places In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, we often seek strength in familiar places—our routines, relationships, and achievements. However sometimes life gets in way, throwing us unexpected challenged and helping us to find strength in unexpected places. Join Kayne Lermitte and Pastor Chuck as we look …
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Acts 8:1-25 "Bam! Magic." | Rev Frank Hart | 9-8-24
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Ever had life throw you a curveball? Those unexpected “BAM!” moments where everything changes? Join us as we dive into Acts 8:1-25 and see how God uses life’s disruptions—just like He did with the early church, Philip, and even a sorcerer named Simon—to bring about His greater purpose. Whether you’re facing uncertainty or a sudden change, discover …
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The Unfinished Chapters: Writing Your Story in the Book of Life
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The Unfinished Chapters: Writing Your Story in the Book of Life We all are writing a book of life, filled with great beauty and unfinished chapters. What are themes in your book, in your life? From the service aired on 9/8/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to…
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Acts 7 - 8:1 "Stephen Points the OT at Jesus" | Rev Frank Hart | 9-1-24
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Walking backwards into the future. Walking by faith doesn't mean we're blind to the challenges ahead—it means we're focused on God's faithfulness in the past. Stephen is quite the inspiration. He points the entire Old Testament toward Jesus and then shows us what it looks like to be a true and faithful witness all the way to the end. Join us as we …
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When the Bottom Falls Out
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When the Bottom Falls Out At some point in our lives, the bottom will fall out. When the bottom falls out the voices of despair, shame, and fear run riot. But the voices do not have the last word. Love and connection do. From the service aired on 9/1/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your p…
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Facing the Chatter that Defeats Us
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Facing the Chatter that Defeats Us Our minds often fill with chatter of all types. How might we still the noise so we can better discern the greater call of God and the greater longings of our heart? From the service aired on 8/25/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #…
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Acts 6:8-7:1 "Responding With Grace is Hard" | Rev Frank Hart | 8-25-24
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Join us as we dive into the story of Stephen from Acts 6:8-7:1, where we'll explore how to stand firm in our faith, even when our words are twisted and used against us. Discover how Stephen, filled with grace and the Holy Spirit, responded to false accusations with truth and love, reflecting the light of Christ. We'll also see how Jesus faced simil…
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Acts 6:1-7 "Difficult Conversations and Faith" | Rev Frank Hart | 8-18-24
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Today we’ll explore how the early church navigated its first internal conflict. We'll dive into the story of the Greek-speaking disciples who brought a serious concern to the apostles, and how this moment teaches us about handling difficult conversations with grace and wisdom. Along the way, we’ll discuss the idea of the 'Sucker's Choice' and why l…
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Be Humble, Be Useful, Be Happy
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Be Humble, Be Useful, Be Happy No matter what your life situation is, there are always three things you can do to make it better: be humble, be useful, be happy. We'll look at how the Lord is calling us to these things, and how they unlock the secrets of life. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 8/18/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure…
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Celebration, Gentleness, Gratitude, and Trust
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Celebration, Gentleness, Gratitude, and Trust Many consider Philippians 4 to include one of the most beautiful lines in all of scripture. It reads, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with…
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Acts 5:17-42 "Obey God Rather than Man" | Rev Frank Hart | 8-11-24
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In this message from Acts 5:17-42, we dive into the boldness of the apostles as they faced intense opposition from the religious leaders of their time. Despite being arrested and threatened, they courageously declared, "We must obey God rather than men." Join us as we explore what it means to stand firm in our faith, even when the world pushes back…
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Psalm 127 "Unless the LORD Builds the House" | Rev Frank Hart | 8-4-24
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In this sermon, we explore the profound question from Ecclesiastes 1:2-3: "Vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?" As we celebrate moving into our new worship space, we reflect on the importance of inviting God to build our house and give meaning to our efforts. Join us as we recount t…
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What is the Imperfection Jesus Calls Us To?
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What is the Imperfection Jesus Calls Us To? Often we imagine what God is calling us to is a life of rigid perfection. But what if that was not true? What if God was calling us to the imperfect life, a life that could hold both the good and the bad together and continue to work humbly every day to add more kindness to the equation? From the service …
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Acts 5:12-16 "Snapshot of the Church" | Rev Frank Hart | 7-28-2024
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"Next time someone says something dumb about how they don’t think they have to go to church to be a Christian, please remember these things. We are members of the body of Christ, if we don’t assemble as the church, in a church, to have church—we are dismembering ourselves. And dismembered body parts are gross." "We're here to worship God and love p…
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From Nervous to Centered
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From Nervous to Centered The book of Philippians is a fascinating section from the Bible. Written by Paul while he was imprisoned, it offers clear directions around navigating life in the face of challenges. How do we move from being pushed around by nervous reactions and instead learn to step forward, driven by deeply embedded ideals? From the ser…
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Reverence Restored: Rediscovering Our Respect for the Sacred
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Reverence Restored: Rediscovering Our Respect for the Sacred We face anxious fragility in the face of so much change in our communities. What might we seek to recapture as a way to approach what can appear intractable at times? Maybe this ... maybe reverence. From the service aired on 7/21/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and re…
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Acts 4:32 - 5:11 "Ananias and Sapphira | Rev Frank Hart | 7-21-24
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In today's message, we delve into the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5:1-11. This passage reminds us of the importance of honesty and integrity before God and the serious consequences of deceit. Join us as we explore: The events that led to the tragic downfall of Ananias and Sapphira The lessons we can learn about living truthfull…
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Hope in Uncertain Times As our journeys take us though episodes of challenge, Hope may be the best medicine but often the most elusive. Join New Church Live for an exploration of how we face the broken times, seek to soothe the unknown and anxious moments, and find hope and light amongst the noise. We hope you will be part of the conversation and h…
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Acts 4:13-31 "Bold as Love" | Rev Frank Hart | 7-14-24
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In this message, we explore the boldness of Peter and John as they stand before the Sanhedrin, and the unwavering courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer as he faced the evils of Nazi Germany. Both stories illustrate what it means to be bold in our faith, to stand firm in the truth of the Gospel, and to trust in God's sovereignty. Join us as we dive into Ac…
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The Gift of Perspective: Seeing in New Ways
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The Gift of Perspective: Seeing in New Ways We often see in only two dimensions. How can we find a third dimension, a dimension that will give us a new perspective and a new freedom? From the service aired on 7/7/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts. It is the #1 way to support t…
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