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Two Covenants (Gal 4:21-31)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000

True or False? God helps those who help themselves. Many Christians feel spiritually stuck – always striving, rarely resting. But in Galatians 4:21-31, Paul reminds us that in Christ, we are not slaves trying to earn approval, we are children who already belong to the Father.

Check out this week’s message to discover the freedom of living as a son or daughter of God.

Don’t Go Back! (Gal 4:8-20)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000

“Not everyone who smiles at you is for you.” That was true in Paul’s day, too. The Galatians were being charmed by smooth talkers who didn’t want their freedom—they wanted their loyalty.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Galatians and see how the gospel frees us from flattery and control and draws us into a deeper relationship with Christ.

From Slaves to Sons (Gal 4:1-4:7)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000

“The difference between a slave and a son is not what they do,
but who they belong to.”

In Galatians 4:1–7, Paul reminds us that we were once enslaved to the elementary principles of the world, but in the fullness of time God sent His Son to redeem us and adopt us into His family.

Check out this week’s message and discover how the gospel moves us from slavery to sonship, from guilt to grace, and from striving to belonging.

Foolishness or Faith (Gal 3:1-14)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like you need to work harder to earn God’s approval? The believers in Galatia struggled with the same thing—trusting in their own efforts instead of resting in Christ.

In Galatians 3:1–14, Paul reminds us that salvation is not about what we do, but about what Christ has already done. Faith—not works—is God’s way of salvation.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our series in Galatians.

Justified by Faith Alone (Gal 2:11-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:15:00 +0000

The doctrine of justification by faith alone is the “doctrine on which the church stands or falls” (Martin Luther).

How are we right with God? This is the most important question we can ask. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us the answer!

Check out this week’s sermon as we unpack this question through Galatians 2:11-21 and find hope in Jesus Christ.

The Council at Jerusalem (Gal 2:1-10)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we explore how God gave credibility to the Apostle Paul’s message and how He can do the same for us.

Called by God (Gal 1:11-24)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Have you ever gotten one of those “You won’t believe this!” emails? Usually it’s something ridiculous—like a diet pill that helps you lose 30 pounds overnight or an investment that will make you a millionaire by next week. Most of us roll our eyes because it sounds too good to be true.

Paul’s story in Galatians 1 is the ultimate “you won’t believe this” story—and incredibly, it’s true. Yesterday, he was persecuting Christians;
today, he’s preaching Christ.

Check out this week’s message as we explore the only power that can transform sinners into saints. The gospel of Jesus Christ.

No Other Gospel (Gal 1:1-10)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Vance Havner once said, “The gospel is not a help wanted ad; it’s a help available announcement.”

Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a passionate defense of this truth. In just the first few verses of the letter, he warns against deserting the gospel and distorting it.

Check out this week’s message as we kick off a 13-week series on the book of Galatians, and find out why adding anything to Jesus’ finished work isn’t the gospel at all!

Radically Transformed (2 Cor. 5:14-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Would it bother you to hear that God doesn’t want to improve your life? Well, He doesn’t! He wants to transform it radically! Many of us hope, with a bit of help from God, we can become better versions of ourselves, but the gospel tells us something completely different: we need radical transformation. We need to be made new!

Check out this week’s message as we explore 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 and discover the power of Christ to take dead, sinful people and turn them into living ambassadors of His grace.

Fight the Good Fight (1 Tim 6:11-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:15:00 +0000

In a world chasing fame, fortune, and comfort, Paul charges Timothy—and every believer—to flee from sin, follow after righteousness, and fight the good fight of faith.

Check out this week’s message as we hear Paul’s final words to Timothy, and discover how to guard what has been entrusted to us and finish well.

The Danger of Greed, The Gain of Christ (1 Tim 6:2b-10)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” —Will Rogers.

Check out this week’s message as we explore 1 Timothy 6:2b–10 and discover why the relentless pursuit of wealth leads to ruin, while the pursuit of godliness with contentment leads to great gain.

What Sheep Owe Their Shepherds (1 Tim 5:17-25)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0000

“As goes the king, so goes the kingdom.” What does it mean to lead well in God’s house? How should the church support its leaders while holding them to high standards? And what role do we play in shaping the spiritual integrity of the church?

Check out this week’s message as we explore the balance of honor, accountability, and integrity in the family of God.

Honoring the Family of God (1 Tim 5:1-16; 6:1-2)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:15:00 +0000

As the church lives out Christ in the world and communicates the Gospel message, we show honor to each other by rebuking with kindness, taking care of family, taking care of widows, and working hard for our employers.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in 1 Timothy with a very practical message to apply in our church, families, and workplace.

Living the Gospel Out Loud (1 Tim 4:11-16)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:41:54 +0000

“Preach the gospel—if necessary use words.” You’ve probably heard that quotation before, but the Apostle Paul flips it around in 1 Timothy 4:11–16. He tells Timothy, use words—and back them up with your life.

Check out this week’s message as we examine how our words and life can point people to Jesus.

Grounded in Truth, Growing in Godliness (1 Tim 4:1-10)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0000

This Sunday, we return to our study in 1 Timothy—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The apostle Paul warns that some will abandon the faith, seduced by teachings that sound true but are rooted in lies.

Check out this week’s message as we explore what it means to be grounded in truth and growing in godliness.

The Pillar and Buttress of the Truth (1 Tim 3:11, 14-16)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0000

This past Sunday, we looked at “The Mystery of Godliness” — a powerful reminder of who we are as God’s household and how we’re called to uphold the truth of the gospel. But before we did, we had some unfinished business with verse 11 in 1 Timothy 3.

Check out this message and reflect on the beauty and calling of Christ’s church.

Fit to Lead: God’s Standard for Church Leadership (1 Tim 3:1-13)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0000

What makes for a good church leader? Is it charisma, education, talent, experience?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of 1 Timothy and explore the qualifications for the kind of leaders God raises up and the kind of people He calls us all to become.

Order in the Church (1 Tim 2:9-15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0000

In a world where gender roles are constantly debated and often misunderstood, what does God’s Word say about the role of women in the life of the church? This past Sunday, we dove into one of the most discussed—and often misunderstood—passages in the New Testament: 1 Timothy 2:9–15.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our journey through 1 Timothy and examine God’s design for order in the Church.

A Call to Prayer (1 Tim 2:1-8)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 25 May 2025 13:15:00 +0000

What if the most powerful thing we can do as a church isn’t found in our programs or platforms, but in our prayers?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in 1st Timothy and explore Paul’s urgent call for the church to be marked by prayer.

Waging Spiritual Warfare (1 Tim 1:18-20)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:15:00 +0000

The Christian life is a war, and the battlefield is your heart. In 1 Timothy 1:18–20, Paul urges Timothy to fight the good fight by holding on to faith and a good conscience. When we let go of either, our faith doesn’t just falter—it crashes on the rocks!

Check out this week’s message as we discover how to wage spiritual warfare and avoid being shipwrecked in the faith.

Growing a Godly Legacy (2 Timothy)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 11 May 2025 13:15:00 +0000

“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” — Billy Graham

Check out this week’s message as we take a brief excursus from 1st Timothy to explore the legacy of Eunice and Lois, the mother and grandmother of Timothy.

Grace That Transforms (1 Tim 1:12-17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 04 May 2025 19:54:08 +0000

The grace of God is the most powerful force in the universe, capable of saving the worst of sinners and displaying the glory of God for all to see.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our series in 1 Timothy and explore how God’s grace transforms and displays His glory.

Sound Doctrine, Genuine Love, and the Glory of Christ (1 Tim 1:1-11)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:15:11 +0000

In a world where truth is relative and character is in short supply among our leaders, God’s design for the church still stands.

Check out this week’s message as we begin a 13-week study in 1st Timothy. This letter isn’t just good advice—it’s a practical, powerful guide for faithful ministry and a healthy church.

The Day Death Died

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Death—inevitable, unstoppable, and final… or is it? From the moment sin entered the world, death reigned supreme. But then came a cross. Then came a tomb. And then came a morning that changed everything.

Check out this week’s message and explore the day when Jesus Christ rose from the grave. Discover how Jesus’ resurrection rewrites the story of our lives—from fear to faith, from sorrow to hope, from death to life. Come hear the story of The Day Death Died…and how it brings life to you.

The King Has Come (John 12:12-19)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0000

“He rode upon a borrowed colt, and went to a borrowed grave — but He was, and is, the King of Glory.” Charles Spurgeon

Check out this week’s message as we begin our observance of Holy Week by looking at the different responses to Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem and how we ought to respond to Him today.

The Anointing at Bethany (Matthew 26:6-13)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0000

As the song lyrics go: “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone?”

How does the story of an expensive perfume inform us about the worth of our Savior? Is Jesus worthy of our suffering? Is He worthy to be raised in victory?

Check out this week’s message for week 2 of The Road to Redemption as we look at Matthew 26:6-13 and see the value and worth of the Lord Jesus.

The Cross Foretold (Matthew 20:17-20)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Imagine a firefighter who sees a burning building with people trapped inside. He understands the danger, the risk, and the pain he may face, but without hesitation, he courageously runs toward the flames because he knows it is the only way to save those inside.

In a similar way—but on a far greater scale, Jesus willingly journeys to Jerusalem, aware that betrayal, suffering, and death await Him there. He goes because He knows it is the only way to save us from our sins and the eternal fires of hell.

Check out this week’s message as we kick off a four-week series titled The Road to Redemption.

Raising Our Standard of Giving

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Most of us would love to raise our standard of living, but have you ever thought about raising your standard of giving? After all, didn’t Jesus say, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Check out this week’s message and discover how generosity reflects Christ, expands His Kingdom, unlocks blessings, and transforms lives!

Giving: The Antidote to Materialism, Greed, and Sleepless Nights

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:15:00 +0000

It has been said that, “Greed, like the love of comfort, is a kind of fear.” If that is true, then it explains why so many people have trouble sleeping! They are fearful of not having enough or losing what they have.

Check out this week’s message as we look at God’s solution to our fearful, anxious hearts.

Simply Stewards (Part 1)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Imagine a friend lends you their brand new car for the entire year. He only asks that you to take good care of it. Now, what if you trashed it, never changed the oil, ignored the check engine light, and returned it dented and dirty? How would your friend feel? Scripture tells us that everything belongs to God. Therefore, all we have—our time, talents, money, possessions, and even our very lives—belongs to Him. The question we must ask ourselves is: Are we managing God’s resources well, or are we careless with what He has entrusted to us?

Check out this week’s message as we explore what Scripture has to say about God’s ownership and our stewardship.

Living in Light of Eternity (Matthew 6:19-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:15:00 +0000

What if the things we treasure most are the things that weigh us down the most? We spend our lives chasing bigger, better, and more. We want larger bank accounts, nicer homes, and greater success—but in the end, do they really satisfy? Jesus gives us a warning in Matthew 6:19-21, that earthly treasures will fade, rust, and possibly be stolen. But He also tells us that there is a treasure that lasts forever!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our series, Investing in Eternity.

Planet Earth is Not Our home

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:15:00 +0000

We spend so much of our lives investing—investing in careers, relationships, retirement, and even our health. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself: What am I investing in that will last forever?

Check out this week’s message as we begin a new sermon series called “Investing in Eternity.” We begin this week by exploring what it means to live as citizens of heaven, faithfully living in this world while longing for our true home.

Intimacy With God (John 15:1-11)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Being in an intimate relationship with our creator is essential to our spiritual well-being. Like any relationship, our relationship with God takes two things – time and purposeful intent. It won’t just happen on its own. It is foundational to every aspect of our walk. That is why it is a core value of our church.

Check out this week’s message as we continue discovering the unique mission, vision, and values of NewLife.

Biblical Authority (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000

In a world full of competing voices all vying for our attention, how can we know who or what to trust? We are told that truth is relative and everything is just a matter of opinion. But what if there was a truth we could trust and build our lives on, a voice that speaks with absolute authority and power to guide our lives?
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Check out this week’s message as we uncover the truth that the Bible isn’t just a collection of ancient texts—it’s the living, authoritative, trustworthy Word of God!

Kingdom Building

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Every empire in history, from Egypt to Babylon, to Greece and Rome—rose to greatness and eventually crumbled into dust. But there is one Kingdom that continues to thrive and will never pass away.

Check out this week’s message as we explore the Kingdom of God and our role in building it.

Who Will Go For Us? (Isaiah 6:1-8)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:10:41 +0000

“God isn’t looking for people of great faith, but for individuals ready to follow Him.” Hudson Taylor – British missionary to China and founder of the China Inland Mission
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A New Year is always filled with new opportunities for loving service, generous giving, and a bold Gospel witness. Are you ready to follow Jesus in 2025?

Check out this week’s message as we kick off the New Year with a four-week sermon series that explores our unique identity as a church and how God wants to use us in accomplishing His mission in the world.

Advent 2024 – Love

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:15:00 +0000

At just the right time, Jesus came into the world. He came to free us from the crushing weight of the law. We could never be good enough to earn salvation so Jesus lived a perfect life on our behalf. Why? Because of love. God wanted us to be part of his family. Out of love, He adopted us through the work of Christ. We are now the sons and daughters of God and we can rest in the love of the Father.
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Check out this week’s message as we celebrate the fourth week of Advent.

Advent 2024 – Joy

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:15:00 +0000

C.S. Lewis once said, “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” The Christian life should be marked by joy, but what happens when we experience sorrow? How do we find joy through our suffering?
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Advent 2024 – Peace

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Thomas Merton said, “We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.” What the world needs now, more than anything, is the peace that only God can give.
Check out this week’s message as we look to the Prince of Peace on this second week of Advent.

Advent 2024 – Hope

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:59:35 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we kick off Advent and explore Isaiah 9:1-7, a powerful prophecy of our one true hope. Discover the promise of a child born to us, the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace: the one true hope in this broken, off-balance world.

God with Us! (Exodus 33-40)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:15:00 +0000

“The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.” – Exodus 34:6–7 (ESV)
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What makes the above passage of Scripture so incredible isn’t that it is true, though it is; it is who said it!
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Check out this week’s message as we unpack the final chapters of the book of Exodus and prepare for the upcoming Advent Season.

Idolatry and Our Need For a Mediator (Exodus 32)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Of all the threats to a believer’s walk with God, the greatest is perhaps the sin of Idolatry. Idolatry is worshiping, or being more devoted to, anything other than God. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Exodus 32.
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Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and look at the tragedy of the golden calf.

Our High Priest and Our Priestly Service (Exodus 28-31 & 39)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Remember when people used to get dressed up to go to Church? Why did we do that, and why did we stop? There may be more to the answer than meets the eye!
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Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Exodus and explore the beauty and significance of priestly garments and how they point to Christ and our own priestly service.

And He Dwelt Among Us (Exodus 25-27, 35-40)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +0000

How does a sanctuary with all its furnishings, built some 1,500 years ago, point to the redemptive work of Christ and His perpetual presence in our lives? Check out this week’s message and find out!

Covenant and Conquest (Exodus 23:20-24:18)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:59:00 +0000

“The old covenant is revealed in the New, and the New Covenant is veiled in the Old.” – Saint Augustine of Hippo

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and explore how Christ is revealed in the Old Covenant.

Loving God and Neighbor (Exodus 20:22–23:19)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Don’t Covet: Be Content! (Exodus 20:17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“Last but not least.” That sentiment certainly applies to the Tenth Commandment.
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Check out this week’s message as we continue in the book of Exodus and conclude our study of the Ten Commandments by looking at the root sin of most other sins, the sin of Covetousness.

Be Truthful: Don’t Bear False Witness (Exodus 20:16)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” – Jesus (John 8:44)
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Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and look at the 9th commandment, “You shall not bear false witness.”

You Shall Not Steal (Exodus 20:15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:15:00 +0000

You shall not steal. You might think…that’s easy. But is it? It may be more complex that you think.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and unpack the Eighth Commandment together

Be Faithful: Don’t Commit Adultery (Exodus 20:14)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.” Proverbs 6:32 (ESV) ‌

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and unpack the Seventh Commandment and the why behind it!

Don’t Murder (Exodus 20:13)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Well, we have made it through 5 of the 10 commandments in our study of Exodus. What have we learned? We are 0 for 5, soon to be 0 for 6. Sadly, we have all broken God’s law, and at every point, but there is still hope for us, and it is found in Jesus!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and unpack the Sixth Commandment – You shall not murder!

Honor Your Parents (Exodus 20:12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +0000

God has commanded His people to honor their parents. But, how do we apply this when we live in a world where there is so much dishonor in people, institutions, and sometimes even in our own families?

Check out this week’s message as we look at God’s Word and discover its implications on each of our lives.

Remember the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8-11)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Theologian and author Peter J. Leithart has said, “The Sabbath command is perhaps the most repeated, most expanded-on, and most controverted (argued about) commandment.”

Check out this week’s message as we unpack what it means to keep the Sabbath day holy.

Don’t Profane the Name of the Lord (Exodus 20:7)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” Psalm 8:1
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Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and explore what it means to “not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.”

Right Worship (Exodus 20:4-6)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +0000

We learned last week that the First Commandment teaches us WHO it is that we worship. But HOW are we to worship God? Is it important to God? Can we worship God however we feel? Is sincerity enough?

Check out this week’s message as we look at the 2nd Commandment and what it means for us today!

No Other Gods

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:15:00 +0000

The evangelist Dwight Moody said once, “Satan doesn’t care what we worship, as long as we don’t worship God.” God, on the other hand, does care about what we worship, and it better be Him!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and unpack the first of the Ten Commandments.

The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20:1-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:15:00 +0000

The Ten Commandments are perhaps the most referenced set of moral guidelines in the world. But that doesn’t mean people know them and live by them.
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Check out this week’s message as we examine Exodus chapter 20 and rediscover the Ten Commandments and their place in our lives.

Preparing to Meet Your Maker (Exodus 19:1-25)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What if God told you that in three days, He is going to meet with you face to face? How would you approach Him? What would you do to get ready?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and discover how God’s people at Mt. Sinai prepared to meet their God.

A Model for Evangelism and Leadership (Exodus 18:1-27)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:15:00 +0000

How do you grow a great church?
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Check out this week’s message and find out as we continue our study in the book of Exodus.

Water from the Rock (Exodus 17:1-16)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Life is hard. It is even harder trying to do it alone. God provided Moses with support during a very difficult time in his leadership of the Israelites. We too can have that same type of support if we know where to go to find it.

Check out this week’s message as we continue through the book of Exodus.

Manna From Heaven (Exodus 16:1-36)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:15:00 +0000

There are times in life when it becomes clear to everyone looking in that we have lost our focus on what is truly important. We get so focused on what we want and what we are afraid of that all we can do is complain. We don’t care who we are complaining to or sometimes even what we are complaining about. Soon we begin to embellish everything to make it sound worse and at some point, we even believe it. When we do this, we miss the opportunity to see what God is doing and to become a part of it.

Check out this week’s message to see how this is beginning to plague (no pun intended) the Israelites in the wilderness.

Bitter Water Made Sweet (Exodus 15:22-27)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Many times in life we find ourselves concerned, worried, or afraid. Our natural inclination is to trust only ourselves when in doubt, but the Lord desires something different from us. He desires for us to listen and place our trust in Him.

Check out this week’s message as we continue the exodus of God’s people and see them encountering another test to do just that: listen and obey.

The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What do Richard and Karen, Donnie and Marie, and Finneas and Billie all have in common? They are all brother and sister duets. In Exodus 15, we are introduced to another singing sibling duo. Their song was such a hit that everybody sang it. In fact they’re still singing it today!

Check out this week’s message as we explore the song of Moses and Miriam.

Stand and See (Exodus 13:17-14:31)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 26 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Oswald Chambers said once, “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the one who is leading. This ought to be the goal of every Christian; to know and love the One who leads and guides us through life and to Himself.

Check out this week’s message as we continue to examine the book of Exodus and how God leads, protects, and delivers His people.

Rules for Relationship (Exodus 12:43-13:16)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Why does a parent give detailed instructions to their children on how to ride a bike or drive a car? The answer should be obvious. They want them to be safe and to enjoy their time on the road. Similarly, God gave detailed instructions to His children about the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Redemption of the Firstborn to help them stay safe and enjoy the blessings of being a part of God’s covenant family.
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Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus.

A Night to Remember (Exodus 12:29-42)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000

God reveals himself in what He says and by what He does, and He always does what He says He will do.
Check out this week’s message as we look at the 10th and final plague God brings against Egypt and the exodus of God’s people.

Yahweh Has Won (Exodus 12:14-28)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 05 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What is your favorite inspirational speech from either real-life or a movie? These speeches lay out a vision for the future that could not be seen before. In Exodus 12, we find God telling Moses and Aaron how the people are to commemorate the Passover for generations to come.
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Check out this week’s message as we count down the hours to the Passover and the Exodus of God’s people out of Egypt.

The Pass–Over (Exodus 12:1-13)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“When Israel entered Egypt, it was as a family. When they made their exit from Egypt, it was as a nation… An old cliché says, ‘No nation is stronger than the families of that nation.’ The zero hour has come for Israel. The countdown begins in this chapter (ch.12) for the exodus of the children of Israel out of Egypt.” – J Vernon McGee
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Check out this week’s message as we count down the hours to the Passover and the Exodus of God’s people out of Egypt.

Introducing The Final Plague (Exodus 12:14-28)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:15:00 +0000

As we head into Chapter 11 of Exodus this Sunday, we will see that this is the first time Moses is told when the plagues will end. There’s been much build up towards this final plague with anticipation of the Israelites finally to be set free.
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Check out this week’s message as we continue in the book of Exodus.

Hail, Locusts, and Darkness (Exodus 9:13-10:29)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“The plagues in general foreshadow the judgment that is going to come against all the followers of Satan, against all unbelievers in the end times…In the book of Exodus, we not only have a display of God’s sovereignty in redeeming His people out of Egypt, but we have a picture of God’s final judgment against all those who resist His will.” – J. Ligon Duncan
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Check out this week’s message as we look at the third cycle of plagues in the book of Exodus and what they have to teach us about God and ourselves.

My People and Your People (Exodus 8:20-9:12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“If Christ has died for me, ungodly as I am, without strength as I am, then I cannot live in sin any longer, but must arouse myself to love and serve Him who has redeemed me.” – Charles Spurgeon

Check out this week’s message we continue our study in the book of Exodus.

Can You Handle The Truth? (Matthew 28:1-15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“The resurrection is a fact better attested than any event recorded in any history, whether ancient or modern.” — Charles Spurgeon

The truth is that the evidence for resurrection is overwhelming, yet many choose to ignore it. When confronted with this evidence, we will do one of two things. We will either embrace it or we will suppress it.
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Check out this week’s message as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Who Is The King of Glory? (Psalm 24)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” – Zechariah 9:9 (ESV)
Check out this week’s message as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and its implications for our lives today.

Blood, Frogs, and Gnats! (Exodus 7:14-8:19)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

“Who is like the LORD? Who is like Him among the gods?” Beginning in Exodus 7, we learn the answer. No one! There is none like the Lord, glorious in majesty and power and doing dreadful and awesome wonders!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of the book of Exodus and look at the first cycle of plagues God brings upon Egypt.

God Is Bigger (Exodus 7:8-13)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Have you ever heard God’s promise but struggled in waiting for God to show up? This Sunday, we begin to see God demonstrating His power, showing that He is bigger than our doubts and our idols. He is bigger than we’ve ever imagined.

Check out this week’s message as we discover how God wants each of us to simply move forward in obedience.

Now You Shall See (Exodus 6:1-7:7)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:15:00 +0000

“The ultimate concern and plan of God is redemption. Redemption is not a peripheral matter, rather it cuts to the very core of Divine activity. From the foundation of the world God has determined to bring about redemption in Christ.” – R. C. Sproul. And what a glorious redemption it is!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of the book of Exodus and ponder the seven “I wills” of redemption.

Overcoming Discouragement with the Promises of God (Exodus 5:1-6:1)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:15:00 +0000

The late English theologian John Stott once said, “The occupational hazard of the Christian ministry and evangelism is discouragement.” Though this adage was clearly true of Moses, it is also true for every Christian who endeavors to do the will of God.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Exodus and learn how to overcome discouragement in the Christian life in Exodus 5:1-6:1.

The Great Equipper (Exodus 4:18-31)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Have you ever found yourself in a role you feel inadequate for? Join us Sunday as we see how God is the great equipper, as He equips Moses for the task of accomplishing His plan even when Moses has all sorts of fears and doubts. Do we trust that God is able to do that in our lives?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of Exodus and focus on Exodus 4:18-31.

Here I Am, Send Someone Else (Exodus 4:1-17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:15:00 +0000

In Isaiah 6, the prophet Isaiah sees the Lord “sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up.” Though overwhelmed, he hears the Lord call out, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” He responds, “Here I am! Send me.” Moses had a similar encounter with God, but his response was more like, “Here I am! Send someone else!”

Check out this week’s message as we finish exploring the call of Moses in Exodus chapter 4.

The Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-22)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:15:00 +0000

How might you feel if, in your retirement years, God came to you and told you to start a deliverance ministry? Well, that is precisely what happened to Moses. At 80 years of age, God appears to him and calls him to deliver His people out of bondage in Egypt.

Check out this week’s message as we explore God’s call upon Moses and ourselves.

And God Knew (Exodus 2:11-25)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:15:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like a failure or wondered if your sin has disqualified you from serving God? If you have, you are in good company. But the question remains: can God still use us after we fail?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of the book of Exodus and look at the life of one of the greatest failures in the Bible and how God prepared him for service.

A Savior is Born (Exodus 2:1-10)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:15:00 +0000

You have probably heard about mothers leaving their infants at the entrance to a hospital or fire station. What would motivate a mother to set her baby afloat on a crocodile-infested river? ‌

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of the book of Exodus.

A New King (Exodus 1:8-22)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:15:00 +0000

They say, “It’s not what you know. It’s who you know that matters.” Those who have connections with people in high positions can, and often do, benefit from those connections and relationships. This was especially true for the people of God in Egypt, but we learn that Yahweh is the most important person anyone can ever know!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of the book of Exodus and conclude chapter one.

This Isn’t The Promised Land! Introduction to Exodus (Ex. 1:1-7)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:15:00 +0000

The book of Exodus picks up where Genesis left off. In it, we see the greatness, the power, and the majesty of God, as well as His holiness, faithfulness, and love. The Exodus is a remarkable story of deliverance and redemption, and not just for the Jews, but for us as well, for Exodus points to a greater Savior than Moses and a greater deliverance than from Egypt – Freedom from the bondage of sin!

Check out this week’s message as we begin a new sermon series in the book of Exodus and marvel at the greatness of our God!

Made New (2 Cor 5:13-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:15:00 +0000

The shepherds came away from their encounter with Jesus “changed” or “made new”. How do we live in light of the coming of the Messiah?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our Advent series “White as Snow.”

Redeemed

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:15:00 +0000

The power of sin has separated us from God which means we needed an even stronger savior to come to our rescue. Rescue came when Jesus was born and we have redemption through His blood and sacrifice. “Thank you Jesus for trading your life and for paying the price so that we might have eternal life. You have set us free.”

Check out this week’s message as we continue our Advent series “White as Snow.”

God With Us (Matthew 1:18-23)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:15:00 +0000

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Mt: 1:23

Check out this week’s message as we continue our Advent series “White as Snow” and explore the wonder of the Incarnation.

Sins Like Scarlet (Isaiah 1, Romans 1)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:15:00 +0000

The rebellion of sin is a pervasive reality for all humankind; no one is exempt from its devastating power. This is why we needed an even stronger savior to come to our rescue. Check out this week’s message as we begin a new Advent season.

Something Better

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Charles Spurgeon said something that has often been repeated in various forms: “The day we find the perfect church, it becomes imperfect the moment we join it.” The truth is, you will never find a perfect church!

Check out this week’s message as we conclude the sermon series, “Rediscover Church” and uncover something far better than a perfect church!

Who Leads?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Are pastors really necessary? After all, they only work one day a week. Right? Think again! Pastors are necessary for those who would follow Christ, and absolutely essential for the life and health of the Church.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study, Rediscover Church and explore the purpose and role of Biblical leaders in the church.

How Do We Love Outsiders?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000

You think loving people inside the church is challenging… check out this week’s message as we explore how to play our part in ‘loving outsiders until they become insiders’.

How Do I Love Members Who Are Different?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000

What do you do more than others? Read? Watch TV? Fish? Run? Travel?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our series, Rediscover Church, and uncover what Jesus meant when He asked His disciples this very same question.

Is Church Discipline Really Loving?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Jesus said, “If your brother sins against you…stone him.” Of course, Jesus never said that, but if we were honest, there have probably been times when we wish He had. Are you curious about what Jesus actually said?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study Rediscover Church and find out.

Is Joining Actually Necessary?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Why the big deal about local church membership? Isn’t it enough that I’ve been going to the same church for the last 20 years? Is local church membership even in the Bible?

Check out this week’s message as we Rediscover Church and explore what the Bible has to say about membership and the local church.

Why Are preaching and Teaching Central?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000

One of the central acts of worship is hearing the Word of God preached. John Calvin said, “Wherever we see the Word of God purely preached and heard, there a church of God exists, even if it swarms with many faults.” Of course, the opposite is true as well. Where the Word is not preached and heard, there is no church. To be the Body of Christ and to worship God, we need preaching.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study, Rediscover Church and explore why teaching and preaching is central to our worship.

Do We Really Need To Gather?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:15:00 +0000

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.” – Psalm 95:1-3

Check out this week’s message and rediscover what it means to gather as a church and why we should never forsake meeting together.

Who Can Belong to a Church?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we seek to discover the answer to the question: “Who is actually a part of the church anyway, and why does it even matter?”

As we continue the sermon series, Rediscover Church, we will be challenged to consider the basis of our own faith as well as be challenged to develop a compassionate heart toward those who don’t know Christ

What is a Church?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:15:17 +0000

What is church, and why is it important? Who can belong? Do we need to gather physically or in a virtual world? Should I formally join a church? Why do we listen to a 45-minute monologue each week? How do we love those inside and outside the church? What is church discipline, and why should we exercise it? Who gets to lead?

We will begin exploring these questions this week as we start a new sermon series, Rediscover Church.

Tom Woodward – Guest Speaker (Acts 1:1-12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:15:00 +0000

This past Sunday, we heard from Tom Woodward, NewLife Missionary with the C.S. Lewis Society. Tom shared from Acts 1:1- 12 as well as an update on his ministry.

Spotless and Blameless (2 Peter 3:14-18)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +0000

The Apostle Peter concludes his second letter by exhorting believers to be on guard against false teachers and to grow in holiness and the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Check out this week’s message as we conclude our study of Second Peter.

The Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-13)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Blow a trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; Surely it is near! – Joel 2:1

Check out this week’s message as we explore the Day of God in 2 Peter chapter 3 and recover it’s significance for our lives

The Promise of His Coming (2 Peter 3:1-9)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Scoff: an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt
There have been, and will always be, scoffers in the world; that is, until Jesus Christ returns and the judgement of the ungodly begins.

Check out this week’s message as we begin chapter 3 of Second Peter.

Entangled and Overcome (2 Peter 2:18-22)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Did you ever wonder why a dog eats its own vomit? Check out this week’s message in 2 Peter to find out!

False Teachers and Their Nature (2 Peter 2:10b-17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:15:00 +0000

“By entertaining of strange persons, men sometimes entertain angels unawares: but by entertaining of strange doctrines, many have entertained devils unawares.” – John Flavel
Christians need to be discerning of both people and doctrine. It is imperative that believers recognize the true nature and conduct of false teachers, so they will not entertain devils unawares.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Second Peter and look at the nature and conduct of false teachers.

Confirm Your Calling and Election (2 Peter 1:5-11)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Is it really possible to have assurance of one’s salvation?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in 2 Peter and explore this important question.

Power and Promises (2 Peter 1:3-4)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Companies issue recalls on their products all the time. They do so because someone discovered a problem or a flaw that needs to be fixed. Fortunately, God never issues a recall on His children. He has given us everything we need for life and godliness. There are no design flaws and no missing parts. We are complete in Christ!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in 2nd Peter and explore what it means to be complete in Christ.

A Faith of Equal Standing (2 Peter 1:1-2)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:15:00 +0000

The book of 2nd Peter has been called the “forgotten stepchild of the New Testament.” Fewer commentaries have been written on this epistle than any other, except perhaps Jude. Yet, the truths in this short little letter are as relevant today as when it was first penned.

Check out this week’s message as we begin a new sermon series in 2nd Peter and explore the need to Stand Firm in the Faith!

Transformative Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 28 May 2023 13:15:00 +0000

At NewLife, we are deeply committed to living in and under the transforming grace of God. Knowing God accepts us by a sheer act of grace, we welcome and extend His grace to others regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey.

Check out this week’s message as we explore another NewLife Core Value: Transformative Grace.

Godly Servant Leadership (John 13:1-17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 May 2023 13:15:00 +0000

A leader is one who has influence with people. Do you have influence with people? (Yes, you do.) If we are leaders, then how are we to lead? Check out this week’s message as we explore another NewLife Core Value: Godly Servant Leadership.

Biblical Community (Romans 12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 May 2023 14:15:00 +0000

“Sacrifice alone, bare and unrelieved, is ghastly, unnatural, and dead; but self-sacrifice, illuminated by love, is warmth and life; it is the death of Christ, the life of God, and the blessedness and only proper life of man.” – Frederick W. Robertson

Check out this week’s message as we begin a series on the Core Values of NewLife Church, starting with Biblical Community!

Love God, Love People, Make Disciples

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 May 2023 13:15:00 +0000

The Lord Jesus gave us two important commands. The first is known as the Great Commandment. The second is referred to as the Great Commission.

Check out this week’s message as we explore our mission as a church and how a great commitment to the great commandment and the great commission will grow a great Church!

The Gospel

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 13:15:00 +0000

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
Romans 1:16 (ESV)

Check out this week’s message as we explore the good news of Jesus Christ and conclude our series, Gospel Conversations.

Brokenness

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:15:00 +0000

The power of the Church is not a parade of flawless people but of a flawless Christ who embraces our flaws. The Church is not made up of whole people, rather of broken people who find wholeness in a Christ who was broken for us.
– The late Mike Yaconelli of Youth Specialties

Check out this week’s message as we continue our series, Gospel Conversations, and learn how broken people can be made whole again!

God’s Design

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” – Jesus

If you are a Christian, then Jesus’ words apply to you. Every Christ-follower is called to be on mission with God and to proclaim the good news of Jesus to those who need to hear.

Check out this week’s message as we begin a mini-series about turning everyday conversations into gospel conversations.

Easter Sunday 2023 (1 Corinthians 15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:15:00 +0000

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fact of history that cannot be ignored or dismissed. It is the watershed event of all human history. The resurrection is also a promise that one day, we too will rise from the dead, never to die again.

Check out this week’s message as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the hope it brings!

Palm Sunday 2023

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Charles Spurgeon once said, “Praise is the most heavenly of Christian duties. The angels pray not, but they cease not to praise both day and night.”

Check out this week’s message as we look at Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and explore our response to His power and presence in our lives today.

Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we cap off our Brave study with a great challenge to trust God, no matter what we are facing.

Take Heart, God Wins (Daniel 7:9-28)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:15:00 +0000

Godzilla, King Kong, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, Dracula, and Aliens were among the many monster movies made in the 20^th century. In Daniel chapter 7, we are introduced to some real-life monsters and their description is terrifying! But despite how frightening and powerful they may be, they are no match for the Ancient of Days and the Son of Man!

Check out this week’s message as we conclude our sermon series in the book of Daniel.

Rise of the Beasts (Daniel 7:1-8)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Rise of the Beasts! It sounds like a Sci-Fi movie, but it could be the title to chapter 7 of Daniel. The chapter contains all sorts of frightening creatures, mystifying images, cryptic symbols, and perplexing numbers and more!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Daniel and take a deep dive into what is known as, apocalyptic literature.

Serve Well, Stand Firm (Daniel 6:1-28)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:15:00 +0000

A person’s character is not forged in adversity, so much as it is revealed in adversity. As Alistair Begg writes in his book, Brave by Faith, “what we are in our early years, we will be in our later years. If you think you’re going to be something at 80 that you’re not now, then you’d better start playing catch up. Don’t assume that you can be half-hearted now and then somehow make a big push later on.”

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Daniel and unpack one of the most well-known stories in the Bible.

See Through The Glitter (Daniel 5:1-31)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we continue our Brave series in Daniel, chapter 5. We will literally see the handwriting on the wall as God once again uses Daniel to demonstrate His power and might over all of creation.

Speak Out (Because God Is Big) – (Daniel 4:1-37)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:15:00 +0000

C.S. Lewis may have been the most reluctant convert, but King Nebuchadnezzar was undoubtably the most unlikely!

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Daniel and survey the personal testimony of King Nebuchadnezzar.

Obey God (Despite The Consequences) (Daniel 3:1-30)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Honoring and obeying God is not always easy, and it is certainly not popular. Sometimes following Jesus will get us into trouble and even life-threatening situations. Such was the case for the young men we encounter in Daniel chapter 3.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Daniel and marvel at God’s sovereignty and power in delivering Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from certain death in a fiery furnace.

Keep Your Confidence (Daniel 2:1-49)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:15:00 +0000

Which would be more difficult for you: interpreting somebody’s dream or telling them what they dreamt? What if you had to do both and what if your life was on the line?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of Daniel and explore chapter 2.

Know Your Lines (Daniel 1:1-21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:15:00 +0000

We live at a time in history, where it is getting progressively harder to live out the Christian faith. We shouldn’t be surprised by this. In fact, we ought to welcome it, for it marks us out as having been with Jesus. But how are we to respond to the world’s hatred? How do we live godly lives in a godless culture?

Fortunately, this is not the first time God’s people have had to figure out how to live confidently and faithfully in a society that hates God and His people. We’ve done it before, and we can do it again!

Check out this week’s message as we begin a new sermon series in the book of Daniel, a book that shows us how we to live with confidence and courage in a world opposed to God.

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Elder Forum 2023

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:15:00 +0000

This past Sunday our elders shared with us their thoughts about the past year at NewLife and what lies ahead for our church family.

Courageous – Introduction (John 15-16)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:15:00 +0000

“In the world you will have tribulation.” – JESUS

Now that statement would be a real bummer if that was all Jesus said, but it wasn’t! Jesus added something to strengthen the heart of every one who would follow Him.

Check out this week’s message as we prepare for a new sermon series in the Old Testament by looking at Jesus words in the New Testament.

What If…?

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we begin 2023 together!

Advent: The Promise – Love

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:48:22 +0000

God’s promise in Isaiah is that He would come to dwell with His people and rescue them. This is fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ, who is known as Immanuel, God with us. Jesus made a great sacrifice, giving up the splendors of heaven to come to earth. But He did more than just live among us. Because of His great love, He provided a way for us to have eternal life. His mother, Mary, displayed great love as a mother in humbly giving life to the Son of God. Through this miraculous birth, Jesus became the Savior of the world.

Check out this week’s message as we conclude our Advent series and focus on The Promise.

Advent: The Promise – Joy

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10–11 (ESV)

There is great joy in hearing and believing the good news of Jesus Christ, but there is also great joy in proclaiming the Gospel to those who have not yet believed.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our Advent series and focus on the Promise or theme of joy.

Advent: The Promise – Peace

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Peace on earth. Good will toward men.
These are common phrases heard during the Christmas season. This Sunday, we will break down the biblical origin and consider if the phrases are as straight forward as they seem.
Check out this week’s message as we continue our Advent series in Luke 2:8-14.

Advent: The Promise – Hope

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

The word Advent comes from the Latin word, Adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.” For hundreds of years Christians have prepared their hearts to celebrate not only Jesus first coming, but to anticipate His second coming.

Check out this week’s message as we celebrate the season of Advent and begin a new sermon series called The Promise.

Feed My Sheep! (Jn 21:15-25)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

In his book, The Bruised Reed, Richard Sibbes writes, “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” This truth is fleshed out in a powerful way in John 21, as Jesus asks Peter an important question.

Check out this week’s message as we conclude our study in the gospel of John and marvel at the mercy of Christ!

Reminders From Christ (Jn 21:1-14)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:15:00 +0000

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For the disciples, this particular breakfast would be that and so much more.

Check out this week’s message as we begin the final chapter of John’s Gospel.

Transformed by the Resurrected Christ (Jn 20:19-31)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0000

“The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is one of the best attested facts on record. There were so many witnesses to behold that, if we do in the least degree receive the credibility of men’s testimonies, we cannot and we dare not doubt that Jesus rose from the dead.”
“The resurrection is in fact better attested than any event recorded in any history, whether ancient or modern.”
– Charles Spurgeon

Check out this week’s message as we continue examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ as recorded in the gospel of John.

Faith Rekindled (Jn 20:1-18)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0000

“He is risen. He is risen indeed” is a saying that is oft repeated at Easter, but it is apropos any time of the year.

Check out this week’s message as we celebrate the resurrection and continue our study in the book of John and explore the reason for the empty tomb.

It is Finished! (Jn 19:16-42)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0000

“He was crucified, dead, and buried” is a line from the Apostles’ Creed which was formulated in the 2^nd century. It remains one of the greatest statements of the Christian faith ever expressed.

In John 19:17–42, we discover that in His crucifixion, death, and burial, Jesus fulfilled numerous Old Testament prophecies, thus proving once again, He is the long awaited Messiah and our only hope of salvation.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John.

A Kingdom Focus (Jn 18:28-19:16a)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how Jesus could stand in light of such horrible circumstances? Check out this message as we discover the importance of having our focus be on our heavenly citizenship and how this impacts our daily lives.

A Sovereign Savior (Jn 18:1-27)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:15:00 +0000

John 18 marks the transition from our Lord’s private ministry to His disciples to the public unfolding of the Father’s plan of redemption. Jesus is about to be betrayed, arrested, denied, and put on trial, all in a matter of hours, but He is not a helpless victim. Instead, He is a Sovereign Savior who is in control over every detail leading to the Cross and our redemption.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John and begin the journey to Calvary.

Jesus’s High Priestly Prayer (Jn 17:1-26 )

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we see how Jesus prays for His disciples and prays that the church would be unified.

Grief Will Turn to Joy (Jn 16:16-33)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:15:00 +0000

This week as we look at John 16:16-33, we will see that the disciples’ eyes are finally opened and Jesus makes an incredible promise.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John.

The Work of the Holy Spirit (Jn 16:5-15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Francis Chan said in his book Forgotten God, “The Holy Spirit is tragically neglected and, for all practical purposes, forgotten. While no evangelical would deny His existence, I’m willing to bet there are millions of churchgoers across America who cannot confidently say they have experienced His presence or action in their lives over the past year. And many of them do not believe they can.”

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John and explore the amazing and indispensable ministry of the Holy Spirit.

The Haters and the Helper (Jn 15:18-16:4)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Why are Christians hated so much and how should they respond to the world’s hatred? That is what we are going to explore this week as we look at the last half of John 15.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John.

Branches and Friends (Jn 15:1-17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:15:00 +0000

“By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” – Jesus

Fruitful Christian living is not the result of self-effort. It is the by-product of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Christians are not commanded to produce fruit; they are commanded to bear it!

Check out this week’s message as we unpack Jesus’ metaphor of the vine and the branches in John 15.

Introducing the Holy Spirit (Jn 14:15-31)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:15:00 +0000

We all need help from time to time. We need the help of family, friends, and fellow Christians, but the person whose help we need the most, is God. In John 14, Jesus says, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.” Now that is good news! We have a Helper who will be with us forever.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John and look at the identity of this other helper.

Jesus Comforts His Disciples (Jn 14:1-14)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we consider some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples and discover how they apply to our lives today.

Love and Betrayal (Jn 13:21-38)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:15:00 +0000

How would you feel if you knew you were going to be betrayed by one of your closest companions, repudiated by a close friend, arrested, beaten, and killed, all in less than 24 hours? That is exactly what Jesus was facing in John 13. It is a remarkable story of love and betrayal.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in the book of John.

Dirty Feet (Jn 13:1-20)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “A great man is always willing to be little.” Of course, he is referring to humility, and no one else has demonstrated greater humility than the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Check out this week’s message as we learn from Jesus’ example of humble servitude in John chapter 13.

The Hour has Come (Jn 12:20-50)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Three times in the book of John we read that Jesus’s hour had not yet come. This is about to change.

Check out this week’s message as we look at John chapter 12 and unpack the meaning of Jesus’ words,
“The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”

The Triumphal Entry (Jn 12:12-19)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we look at Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem