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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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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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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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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 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 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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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) 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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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? 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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"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 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 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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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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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 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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Was Jesus Happy? Was Jesus happy? At times clearly yes. At other times clearly no. His life like ours played out between the two poles of happiness and sorrow. And the Lord gives a lesson there.. that sorrow and joy are part of loving. From the service aired on 6/30/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast whereve…
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Peter and John boldly proclaim the exclusive salvation found in Jesus Christ. Fresh from healing a crippled man, Peter and John are confronted by the religious leaders of the day, yet they stand firm, declaring that there is only one way to be saved—through Jesus Christ. In a world filled with many beliefs and paths, this message is more relevant t…
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In this message, Angel Hart, the 21-year-old son of Pastor Frank, shares a deeply personal sermon about making your faith your own. As he prepares to attend Concordia Seminary in 2025, Angel reflects on his faith journey and challenges us to think about why we believe in Jesus. Tune in to hear how you can transition from an inherited faith to a per…
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Do You Need Church to Find God? - with Curtis Childs Is being in a church essential to your salvation? Or is it just a waste of time? We'll explore what a church can and can't do for you and how under the right conditions, it can supercharge your spiritual life. with Curtis Childs From the service aired on 6/23/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be su…
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In this message we explore the lives of the fathers in the Bible and uncover the profound lessons they offer about grace, forgiveness, and the challenges of fatherhood. We delve into the stories of notable biblical fathers such as Adam, Noah, Isaac, David, and Solomon. Despite their flaws and failures, these men experienced God’s grace in powerful …
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You Are Seen We all struggle with loneliness. And yet the elemental building block of all creation is love. How can we build there, finding more connection and more meaning ... and coming around to truly understanding that God, with gentleness, assures all of us that we are seen. From the service aired on 6/16/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sur…
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Light in the Darkest Moments As it says in the Psalms, when life gets really challenging we can reach a point where "Darkness is my only friend." How do we get out of that place so that our lives don't get stuck on what is tragic? How can we move on with the loss and heartbreak and find life anew? From the service aired on 6/9/24 If you enjoyed thi…
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Title: Unlocking Miracles: Peter's Bold Message in Acts 3 | NewChurch Sermon Have you ever felt the nudge to do something bold for your faith but hesitated? Join us in this powerful sermon as we delve into Acts 3 and explore Peter’s bold proclamation of Jesus' power and the call to repentance. Through personal stories and biblical insights, we’ll d…
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Transforming Negativity It is easy to give way to negativity, to allow it to shape our lives. How can we, with God's help, transform that negativity? A simple way forward is to think about who we want to be - a diminisher or an illuminator. From the service aired on 6/2/24 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Subscribe and review our podcast whe…
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Title: The New Church - Acts 2:42-47 Description:* In this insightful sermon, we dive into Acts 2:42-47, exploring the early days of the Christian church and its powerful impact on the world. Discover how the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers laid the foundation for a thriving community that transformed lives and societ…
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