newLife Astoria's Sermon of the Week: Recent Episodes
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Preaching begins at 43:38Jesus says good trees produce good fruit and bad trees produce bad fruit. There's a simple way to know what's in a person's heart. Just listen to what comes out of your mouth! Luke 6:43-45 CSB
Preaching begins at 32:11As we continue our study series in the gospel of Luke, today's passage is Luke 6:37-42. Here Jesus teaches us about the pitfall's of judging others, and the power of forgiveness.
Preaching begins at 36:55Luke 6:12-16 NIVThis week, we are looking into the calling Jesus had for His disciples, and the calling He has for each of us!
Preaching begins at 37:49Luke 6:1-11 CSB -- Jesus gets confronted about breaking the law, but turns the conversation.
Preaching begins at 11:27We had issues with live-streaming during the first 20 or so minutes, so those parts are missing.
Preaching begins at 34:04The calling of the first disciples demonstrates that upon hearing the teaching of Jesus, Simon is challenged to fish for fish and is astonished by full nets and is then told that he would no longer fish for fish but for men. At this, Simon and his companions pulled up their boats on the shore and followed Jesus. Response to the call to follow Jesus requires leaving all.
Preaching begins at 40:08The healing of Peter's mother-in-law and the healings that followed in Luke 4 show that Jesus, as God, has authority over natural sickness, and that, to carry out His calling, He needed time alone to preach the good news of the kingdom of God. Jesus has authority over illnesses.
Preaching begins at 38:44The power of a four-year-old's prayer and a kind man's encouragement cannot be denied.
Preaching begins at 44:49It makes sense that the immature run to their moms when they face persecution, but that's not us. This morning, we will examine Hebrews 5 and 6 to find out why.
Preaching begins at 43:04We do not live in a "Christian" nation, but we are citizens of God's kingdom. We are exiles called to carry the Light of Jesus Christ wherever we find darkness and brokenness.
Preaching begins at 49:53Being compared to someone disregards our perception of uniqueness, but what if we are just like that? Would the comparison motivate change? (Hebrews 3:7-19 CSB)
Preaching begins at 41:52The victim mentality thrives on three lies: bad things happen and will keep happening; other people or circumstances are to blame; and any effort to change will fail, so don't try. But Christians are no victims. (Hebrews 10:32-39 CSB)
Preaching begins at 51:40What does it mean to "be still and know"? How do we learn to be still and know? Who does the Bible tell us to get to know?
Preaching begins at 39:07We can feel out of control, especially when forces outside our control are swirling all around us. Stability is a consistent description of Jesus. God has a promise for you, He has a task-practice for you, and He has people for you.
Preaching begins at 39:42We can feel out of control, especially when forces outside our control are swirling all around us. Stability is a consistent description of Jesus. God has a plan for you, and it is to be like Jesus, no matter the circumstances.
Preaching begins at 45:41Today we we go through explicit instructions for the relationship between a husband and a wife, a parent and a child, and a worker and their master. We can do these things because Christ went before us as our example.
Preaching begins at 42:52Today we will discuss the relationship between the saints and the forces of darkness.
Preaching begins at 42:21As we continue our series in the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul encourages us to leave behind our old lives and old ways of thinking and allow the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, and be made new in the likeness of Jesus.
Preaching begins at 45:29As we continue through the book of Ephesians, we come across a path to perfection. The Apostle Paul describes a prayer for the saints, and in it, we discover one of God's most important ways.
Preaching begins at 42:58This message tells the story of how Jesus took outsiders like us and brought us together with God's people- Israel- and made us one new family. Because of the cross of Jesus, we who were out are now in. We belong to Jesus and He will never turn anyone away.
*Preaching with sound begins at 38:18 (sound difficulties at the beginning of Pastor Mark speaking).Today we will look at what our spiritual condition was before Christ came into our lives and what it speaks of the destiny and calling God has for each of us who believe.
Preaching begins at 44:03Ten years after the Apostle Paul planted the church in Ephesus, he wrote them a letter: the letter of Ephesians. In the first chapter, he outlines a prayer he has for the saints in Jesus Christ there in Ephesus. Today we will discuss the importance of that prayer for the life of the saint and the church in 2025.
Preaching begins at 42:26The letter to the saints in Jesus Christ in Ephesus paints a beautiful picture of what it looks like to be a son or daughter of God. The introduction sets the stage for an epic journey of who we are and where we are going.
Preaching begins at 41:29Jesus brings a hot take this week: you cannot serve both God and money. No wiggle room, no exceptions. What does that mean to a believer in Jesus and how do we apply it to our lives?
Preaching begins at 48:00Thousands of years later, Jesus's words are still radical. Today, we ask the question, "What does it mean to be a child of God?"
Preaching begins at 47:10Our kingdom expectations comes from Matthew 5:38-42. Are God's children supposed to take abuse and mistreatment? Yes, but. Today, we will talk about what Jesus meant when He said that.
Preaching begins at 44:48In Matthew 5:27-30, we see what kind of intimacy God expects from His children; it's an intimacy that enriches rather than consumes.
Preaching begins at 42:32The first application of what it means to be a member of the kingdom of heaven is to not kill anybody! Jesus goes deeper to show us what God truly wants for His children.
Preaching begins at 42:12 (We apologize for the audio glitches in the beginning of the sermon; we had some technical difficulties with our live-streaming.)
Preaching begins at 38:26As we continue to study the radical nature of God's kingdom, we are looking at valid mercy (*not pity) and where it comes from.
Preaching begins on 43:01As daughters and sons of our Heavenly Father, we always have two choices on how we live our lives: we will choose a life built on active faith in Jesus Christ, or we will choose a life built on faith in ANYTHING else. These are the two foundations we build our lives on.
Preaching begins at 36:27We are called sons and daughters of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Today we will look at where Jesus got the authority we submit to.
Preaching begins at 39:05When the walls start closing in, is your solution to panic or pray? Today we will find out.
Preaching begins at 33:52As a young believer, I was taught that you know the world is in the church through its worship, but I think it's in three lies we believe.
Preaching begins at 50:48As parents, we all want to protect our children from harm and suffering. However, our good intentions may have unintentionally contributed to the struggles of today's younger generation. Our focus on misfortunes can create a negative message, even in our faith. But we firmly believe that in a world that desperately needs hope, Jesus can help.
Preaching begins at 36:17Last week we talked about the gift of the temple, of meeting with God because of Jesus Christ. Today, we look at working with God the other six days of the week!
Preaching begins at 36:16The Jews of Jesus' day understood the significance of going to the temple: to meet with God, to petition Him, to be forgiven and made whole. Looking through that lens of going to the temple, we read a set of parables that Jesus told.
Preaching begins at 1:01:39In the last two weeks, we learned that it's not wrong to be disabled. In the last two weeks, we have come to understand that having disability is not a mistake. It is often a part of God's plan for us to glorify His Name. Today, we will discuss practical ways to manage our disabilities. We invite you to join us.
Preaching begins at 29:56Sometimes, what seems wrong can be accepted if we understand the reason. In Genesis 32:24-32, we examine Jacob's story from his perspective to find answers.
Preaching begins at 37:04When you look at a person, do you see them or do you see their condition? And does your "who" of them dictate your "view" of them?
Preaching begins at 32:47How would you describe Jesus to someone who may not know Him? Pastor Andy will share four aspects of Jesus that has impacted him the most over the last 35 years, and hopefully, this will encourage you to do the same.
Preaching begins at 36:57Love, if it is God's love, is powerful. It is the love that we all should work towards.
Preaching begins in 30:39When observation becomes obsession, your sin will become your oppression.
Preaching begins at 32:02Biblical intimacy is nothing like what the world teaches. To God, it is the act of being inseparable.
Preaching begins at 39:52-- we had technical difficulties in the first 30 minutes of service.One of the foundations of any relationship begins with interest. Interest is defined as a simple liking of the person you are with. We will explore the Song of Solomon to see how this looks and then the story of Jesus to find practical application to a love song-worthy relationship.
Preaching begins at 32:27You're all in when you give up what you love most for a God who asks for our all.
Preaching begins at 1:30Let's be honest: sometimes, we don't like the life God has called us to, even though faith says God's ways are not always ours. So we do it, but we don't like it. This week, we will study Jonah's story and learn how to like what we don't like.
Preaching begins at 35:34If you're going to be a Christian and enjoy it, there's no other way than to trust and obey, so says the song. But what happens when we modify what God says to do to make it better for us? This week, we're going to follow the life of King Saul and learn the dangers of a modified faith.
Preaching begins at 28:33Jesus said His disciples could ask Him for anything and they would receive... so what are you asking Him for?
Preaching begins at 29:15The birth of Jesus came with the promise of peace; peace that is available to each of us no matter how much chaos and anxiety we are experiencing.
Preaching begins at 38:54Some images are forever chiseled in our minds. Your bride coming down the aisle or your child's face once delivered. Some images provoke pain and sadness. Pastor Andy will share one of his most painful but hopeful moments. Do you see her?
Preaching begins at 37:38Sometimes, praying for mercy is our only option. Let's pray hard.
Preaching begins at 34:58When the end comes, it does so with two different endings. Ours will be a seven-year party; theirs, seven years of pain. This is why the gospel is good news and is offered to everyone by God's grace.
Preaching begins at 39:27Recently, a six-year-old wrote me a Bible study to encourage me. And within a week, I used it to be encouraged. Don't underestimate the power of the Word of God, especially if it's from the pure faith of a child.
Preaching begins at 30:55What if, today, you had an opportunity to make life easier for everyone around you? Would you be interested or ignore it?
Preaching begins at 34:39Everything in our world points to one thing: the end is near. The question is, do we fear?
Preaching begins at 46:02Faith requires belief belief. Trust and trust. Obedience. None of these can work with doubt. Doubt makes obedience shaky; trust weak; belief questions; and faith falter. Don't doubt Jesus or it all falls apart.
Preaching begins at 29:46Trust me, there's always someone around to take away the joy of a gathering, but it won't be me. This morning, we are going to study the story of three parables in Luke 15 to give clarity to our purpose as HAPPY FOLLOWERS of Jesus.
Preaching begins at 40:43A man's last words should not be the least important words he speaks, but they're often the most important words he's ever spoken. Let's learn from Jesus. If you want to prepare, start reading John 13.
Preaching begins at 27:16You may know them, but not see them. They sit at the gates of life waiting to take you down. But they CAN be beat; you just have to know how.
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Those who belong to the House of Christ do not sit around and admire their faith and religion, but rather use their faith in Christ to get to work building!
Preaching begins at 25:35In a world full of noise, we are uncomfortable with silence because silence has no instructions...or so we think. But what if silence is more of a way than a word?
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My wife is trying to put me on a healthy diet to impact my happiness. She says she feels happier when she's eating healthier, but her problem is I don't want to believe her. My struggle is I know it's true, but what will I do? You'll have to tune in to know what this has to do with Isaiah. -Pastor Andy
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Have you ever said "yes" to something before you knew what you were saying "yes" to and lived to regret it? Faith really is risky or so we will learn.
Preaching begins at 27:42 Today, we will learn how to be rooted and grounded in God's love.
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There was a day when parents in my childhood neighborhood would all perform a cleansing routine not acceptable in 2023. When a child would use words deemed inappropriate by society, they would cleanse the mouth of said dirty words by applying Dial soap to the area of filth. This was not only performed by my own parents, but if I was caught by other parents, they had permission to perform the cleansing routine on me as well. To this day I refuse to use Dial soap out of fear it might trigger past trauma, though it did change me. (Pastor Andy)
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The greatest mistake mankind can make is to live as if there is no God.
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Man often neglects to acknowledge that while we live under human authority, God is the true authority. We live as if God is distant or distracted instead of fully devoted to our world. Yet while the world turns, God rules and reigns from His throne on high. Another lesson from Isaiah 6:1.
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Man believes that success, popularity, and power is often due to the abilities of the human, but the truth is, even man's great achievements are really God's. This week, we will look at the life of King Uzziah in Isaiah 6:1 to see this truth about God's place in our lives. If you want to prepare, read 2 Chronicles 26 & 28 and 2 Kings 15:1-7 (Azariah is another name for Uzziah).
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Familiarity can lead us straight into danger. Isaiah 5:8-23 is God yelling to get our attention and a warning to save us from our own reckless behaviors!
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Here's the question: why do we resist the real work of God and instead settle for the religious work of faith? (Isaiah 5:5-6)
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The Word of God is not always sweet. Sometimes it's bitter, but you've got to taste it to see. Take a risk and take a bite (Isaiah 5:1-7).
"And I took the little scroll from the hand of the angel and ate it. It was sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it, my stomach was made bitter. ~Revelations 10:10 (ESV)
Preaching begins at 30:06What happens when you're in charge of you? Will you do right or just right by you?
Preaching begins at 27:57Ask any adult and they will tell you how good or bad the decisions they made as teens set the tone for their future. Meaning, more than at any other time in life, the pressure to make the right decisions is high. Today we will discuss the big one.
Preaching begins at 25:18Who are you, hidden behind the hurts, changed by the wounds, damaged by life? Can you see the YOU God made? Can it be possible to heal and be the REAL ME?
Preaching begins at 24:27Somedays, you just gotta preach without a plan. This will be one of those days.
Preaching begins at 34:32Sometimes God provides us with something valuable that cost us nothing or at least very little. The question is: do you appreciate it or depreciate it?
Preaching begins at 38:44Within every Christian is a power to transform lives. It's not our power, but we are mere vessels who carry it to people who live in darkness. As a child raised in a church, that power was known as "This little light of mine." Let Him shine today.
Preaching begins at 26:55How different would your daily life be if you knew that before it even began, you were going to win? Today we will find out how to live confidently.
Preaching begins at 35:00Here's the question: why do we seek signs from God when God has already spoken? Find out today! (Judges 6:36-40)
Preaching begins at 27:00We've been hitting the sermons pretty hard the last few weeks reproving and rebuking, but today we will look to exhort you. Finishing last week's sermon, "Let the false gods prove themselves" we will read all of Matthew 5 and 6 to prove that our God is the Most High God and the Most High God for us. If you know of someone who needs encouragement, this is the day.
Preaching begins at 31:27If you read the Bible, you will find it contains stories of great men and women of God, including the not so great. People that you might say to yourself, "I never want to be that guy." Today, we're going to look at those guys.
Preaching begins at 28:24One of the great things about God is He always provides us a way to come back to Him when we fall away. There is no God like Him!
Preaching begins at 29:25Judges 6:16; Acts 2:40-41; Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-17The text is "as one man;" the subject being unity. God has a desire for us to be united.
Preaching begins at 25:37If I could define the word miracle, I would say it is an act of God that is beyond our human abilities and possibilities. Miracles are God working outside of the box. But what is the greatest miracle for mankind? We'll answer that today. ~Pastor Andy
Preaching begins at 26:04How we value and perceive ourselves is often based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves. How different would our attitude be towards ourselves if we saw ourselves through the eyes of God and based those things on His opinions and beliefs about us?
*Preaching begins atHannah Arendt said, "Promises are the uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable to the extent that it is humanly possible." But to God, a promise is nothing more than His Word. They are for us, not Him.
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Truth: if your neighbor decides to punch you on the nose for no reason of your doing, then because of his choice, you will get punched. Today we will seek to answer the question, "Why does God allow this?"
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"Years ago, I bought a kitchen set for my daughter. The kind with lots of small pieces and screws of different sizes and it normally wouldn't be a problem except the instructions were in Chinese and I don't read Chinese. While it took me hours, I got it together with only a few missing pieces and a handful of unused screws. Sometimes the Bible can be like those instructions. Today, we're going to learn how to translate the language of the Bible into the life of the Christian to make sure we're not missing any pieces and use all the screws that the designer decided were necessary." --Pastor Andy Roberts
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To move on we must be clear of where He is moving us. So when it seems that God is whispering, lean in. He's trying to give YOU direction.
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What often keeps our lives from moving forward is not what happens tomorrow, but today. But what if we follow Jesus' teaching and care for today's troubles before we move on to tomorrow? Would we have a better tomorrow?
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These are the six signs of exhaustion: dry lips, fuzzy mind, hating exercise, everything's stressful, nuggets for dinner, and can't sleep. But it's another day and people are counting on you, so LET'S GO.
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So often we tend to focus on our failures and our past. God, on the other hand, wants to set us free from the shame and labels of the past. He wants to reveal how He sees us.
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Love your neighbor as yourself. Most people simply hear, "Be nice to people." That is not what Jesus said and one word in His Command is often neglected... to the detriment of those around us.
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We all go through bad things that don't make sense. But what if our pain is proof that Jesus is who we say He is- the God who resurrects us from the dead? Join us this morning to be encouraged to find hope in your hurts.
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King Solomon said this about his wife: "You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you" (Song of Solomon 4:7). As the bride of Christ, His Church, what would Groom Jesus say about us? Check out Ephesians 5 and we'll find our answer.
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Walking on water is by nature impossible unless you're relying on someone who's supernatural. But that would require faith in One greater than us and you won't really know it until you get that sinking feeling.
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Gen Z has many defining markers, anxiety being one. Yet there's a biblical solution: it's called prayer.
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Throughout history, there have been heroes of the faith whose influence has pointed generation after generation to Jesus. They did so by running a race given to them and gaining victory by keeping their eyes of Jesus. As you pursue Christ, will you be a part of someone else's story?
Preaching begins at 43:35 I love this about God: He never chooses someone qualified or strong enough; but He loves to choose those who are not, to do His will. This is the story of Gideon and it could be your story. ~Pastor Andy
Preaching begins at 31:05 What if this was said about you: you gave up Bill Gates-type money just to be at church. Moses had that kind of faith. Everyday we are tempted by difficult choices: do we choose Christ or do we choose comfort?
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The heroes of faith all have one thing in common: it was by faith they did something! Are you and I willing to do something by faith and what is that thing?
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Many of us struggle with sin and temptation that seem to be a constant battle. God's Word has answers for us in our struggle. We can be victorious!
Preaching begins at 40:00 Joseph's life wasn't ideal. His whole life he went from favor and blessing to being thrown into pits. We're going to walk through three different pits Joseph gets into and how faith put him there every time. Joseph shows us what faith in God really looks like. How can you trust God in the season you're in?
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Abraham is known for his growing faith; though he stumbled at times, he held onto the promises of God. Abraham simply obeyed what God said and his obedience led to faith. You see it not in his words, but in his actions towards God. His life is a beautiful example of how to obey the word of God and respond to the Holy Spirit. The writer of Romans gave him a great compliment: he believed in God's promises and it was counted to him as righteousness.
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Noah's friends thought he was crazy for preaching about a flood and building an ark when the earth as yet had never experienced rain. Yet Noah had faith when no one else did, and this made Noah's faith stand out. What is God calling you to do in radical obedience to Him that might separate you from others?
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What does it mean to have faith? For those mentioned in Hebrews Chapter 11, there were people who walked with God and demonstrated their faith by acts of courage. Despite their human imperfections, they won against great odds because they believed in a great God. If God can use them, HE CAN USE YOU, if you have the faith!
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Join us today in person or online at 10:00am! Also, today is Pastor Andy's 25th anniversary in pastoral ministry as newLife's Pastor! Woohoo!
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One of the most exciting movies I've watched in a theater was "Cliff Hanger" with Sylvester Stallone; especially the part where he's holding onto his friend's girlfriend, who falls to her death because of her inexperience and fear. When the experienced climber says to hang on and trust him, it's often hard for the inexperience to do so. This Sunday, I want to extend the series with simple teaching on how to hold on when your trauma becomes terror. ~Pastor Andy Roberts
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." ~Helen Keller
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I got hurt and lost hope. This is the truth of trauma. Let's talk and, if you can, bring your broken friends. --Pastor Andy Roberts
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Nehemiah caught a vision that led to a prayer. Prayer led to a miracle that changed a king's heart. Our prayers are just as powerful.
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As devoted apprentices of Jesus Christ, we are welcomed into the Kingdom of God. One critical aspect of that kingdom is curiosity and counsel. We're going to dive into both today!
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Homer Simpson is a joke and Archie Bunker is a jerk, but a modern day Christian father loves Jesus. He is a heavily involved family man who leads his home to serve the Lord. Get ready for some honor, guys!
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Everyone knows Moms are tough, but do they see it? This morning, we will honor our mothers for their key contributions to the family by highlighting their strengths.
The family structure that produces the best outcomes for children on average are two biological parents who remain married. Divorced parents produce the next best outcomes. Next Sunday, we will examine how biblical marriage is best for the family and how to thrive in one, but also how to survive with hope when it fails.
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God's design for the family is to make God's Word a part of everything we do. Whether it be family meals, attending church, schooling our children, playing sports, everything is to involve the Word of God. They're called House Rules. Let's do this!
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Jesus said in the Beautitudes, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." He deliberately used something we have all experienced to explain what will propel us to go deeper in God.
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Each week in October, you and your family are invited to follow Jesus by having "Supper Time!" We are focusing on "The First Supper" and how God called His people out of slavery.
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Each week in October, you and your family are invited to follow Jesus by having "Supper Time!" We are focusing on "The Last Supper" when Jesus did something new.
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Each week in October, you and your family are invited to follow Jesus by having "Supper Time!" We ar focusing this week's "Supper Time" on getting curious about being an apprentice of Jesus.
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Jesus invites us to experience abundant life by following Him. Will you and your family join newLife as we follow Jesus to the dinner table?
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