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Called To Follow (Mark 1:16-20)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:26:29 +0000

Check out this week’s message as we explore Mark 1:16–20 and discover what it means to follow Jesus—and help others follow Him too.

Remember and Remain (Joshua 12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000

If you were asked to name your favorite chapter in Joshua, chances are chapter 12 wouldn’t make the cut. But Joshua 12 is more than just a long list of 33 ancient kings with hard-to-pronounce names. It is a trophy case of God’s faithfulness to Israel.

Check out this week’s message as we discover why remembering God’s faithfulness to us is the key to remaining faithful to Him.

God Keeps His Promises (Joshua 11:16-23)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:14:06 +0000

Have you ever wondered if God truly keeps every promise He makes? As we conclude Joshua’s military campaigns in Joshua 11:16-23, we’ll discover that not one promise God made to Israel failed.

Check out this week’s messge as we explore what it means to trust the God who finishes wha He starts and invests His people to find true rest in His faithfulness.

Nothing Left Undone (Joshua 11:1–15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:21:52 +0000

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to count your problems instead of God’s promises. In Joshua 11, Israel faces its greatest enemy yet—but God reminds them that victory isn’t found in bigger and better weapons. It’s found in trusting and obeying Him.

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

Godly-Servant Leadership (Core Values

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0000

We are deeply committed to leading like Christ, following His example of servant leadership, humility, and self-sacrifice.

To lead like Christ we need to consider how Christ led and how He instructed His disciples and the church to lead. Check out this week’s message as we explore what this means for each of us and our church.

Transformative Grace (Core Values)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:15:00 +0000

As a body, we are deeply committed to living in and under the transforming grace of God, knowing that He accepts us not by anything we have done, but by the pure gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. That grace is not static — it is living and active, having rescued us from what we were and shaping us into who we are becoming as His workmanship. And because we have received so great a gift, we welcome and extend that same grace to others, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey — because that is the heart of the Gospel, and that is who we are as a church. Check out this week’s message as we explore this core value!

No Place to Hide (Joshua 10:16–28)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“You can run, but you can’t hide.” We’ve all heard that phrase before.

In Joshua 10, five defeated kings discover just how true it is. They flee the battlefield and hide in a cave, hoping to escape judgment. Instead, the cave becomes a monument to their defeat. Centuries later, another tomb would tell a very different story.

Check out this week’s message as we examine verses 16-28 and unpack the truth that God’s enemies can’t hide and His people can’t lose.

When Doing Right Leads to a Fight (Joshua 10:1–15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“Sometimes the hardest battles aren’t the ones we choose—they’re the ones that come because we chose to do the right thing.”

In Joshua 10, Israel finds itself under attack simply because it honored its word. Yet what follows is one of the most dramatic displays of God’s power in Scripture.

Check out this week’s message as we discover what happens when God’s people keep their commitments, trust His promises, and watch Him fight on their behalf.

Keeping Your Word When It Costs (Joshua 9:16-27)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0000

It’s easy to keep your word when it’s convenient. It’s much harder when it costs you something. In Joshua 9:16–27, Israel discovers they have been deceived, yet they choose to honor their oath before the LORD, even though it is costly.

Check out this week’s message as we learn what integrity looks like under pressure and how God can redeem even our mistakes for His glory.

The Trouble with Common Sense (Joshua 9:1–15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“Not every battle comes with a sword.” Sometimes the greatest danger to God’s people arrives with a handshake and a convincing story.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study of Joshua and discover how trusting our own wisdom rather than seeking God’s leaves us vulnerable to deception.

True Worship and Lasting Blessing (Joshua 8:30-25)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 24 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Most people are happy to receive advice. Advice is optional—we can take it or leave it. But authority is different. Authority confronts us. It demands surrender. And one of the greatest temptations in modern Christendom is to treat God’s Word like helpful advice instead of absolute authority. Joshua 8 confronts that mindset head-on and all Israel gathers not to judge God’s Word, but to stand underneath it.

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

Salvation Through Judgment (Joshua 8:18-29)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

We typically don’t like to talk about the wrath and judgment of God. After all, God is love! But we cannot have one without the other. God is not the sum of His parts. All that is in God IS God. We cannot truly appreciate His divine mercy without considering His divine wrath.

Check out this week’s message as we see that our salvation is through God’s divine judgment on sinners, including a king who was hung on a tree.

Pressing Forward (Joshua 8:1-18)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 10 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24

Sin and failure can ruin us, but they do not define us. Check out this week’s message as we unpack how God restores, instructs, and gives confidence in His promises.

Hidden Sin and the Door of Hope (Joshua 7:16–26)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 03 May 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“The most exhausting thing in the world is not hard work — it’s keeping secrets.” In Joshua 7, a man named Achan learned the hard way that the God who brought down the walls of Jericho sees everything — including what’s hidden beneath the floor of your tent.

Check out this week’s message as we walk through the Valley of Achor and discover that the same God who exposes what is hidden also transforms every valley of guilt and shame into a door of hope.

The Sin of Achan (Joshua 7:1–15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000

This week in Joshua 7:1-15, we see that Israel’s greatest threat does not come from without but rather from within.

Check out this week’s message as we consider the seriousness of sin, the holiness of God, and the sobering consequences of internal corruption among God’s people.

The God Who Keeps His Word (Joshua 6:22–27)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“Grace isn’t a reward for the worthy—it’s a rescue for the ruined.” As Jericho falls and judgment sweeps the city, one woman walks out alive. Not because she deserved it—but because God made a promise.

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Joshua and discover how God keeps His word, saves the most unlikely by grace, and does what the world can’t ignore—and why that changes everything.

When God Fights for His People (Joshua 6:6–21)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“God told them to win a battle by walking, waiting, and worshiping—no swords, just trust.” It sounds foolish… until the walls fall.

In Joshua 6:6–21, we’re reminded that God often works in ways we don’t expect, ways that call for faith. When life feels overwhelming, will we trust His Word or our own plans?

Check out this week’s message as we continue our study in Joshua and witness how God brings victory through simple, obedient faith
and why that still matters for us today.

No Resume Required (Luke 23:39–43; 1 Cor. 15:12-19; Luke 24:1-9)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This Easter, we celebrate the empty tomb that proves the grave could not hold Him.

Check out this week’s message as we follow that promise from the cross, to the grave, to the empty tomb—and discover why you can stake your eternity on Jesus’ promise of eternal life.

The Road to the Middle Cross (Luke 19, 23)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:52:19 +0000

“They wanted a crown—but He came for a cross.” On Palm Sunday, the crowd cheered for the wrong reasons—and honestly, we often do the same. We want Jesus to fix our problems, but He came to do something more important.

Check out this week’s message as we follow the King to the middle cross and discover what we truly need most.

Victory Begins with Surrender (Joshua 5:13–6:5)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000

“God does not exist to make much of us—we exist to make much of Him.”

That truth becomes unmistakably clear when Joshua encounters the Commander of the Lord’s army just outside the walls of Jericho. Before Israel ever marches, God confronts Joshua with a reality that reshapes everything: the issue is not whether God is on our side, but whether we are on His.

Check out this week’s message as we explore how surrender to God leads to victory over the walls we cannot bring down ourselves.

Consecration Before Conquest (Joshua 5:2–12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000

A pastor once said, “God is more concerned with the condition of our hearts than the speed of our progress. In Joshua chapter 5, we see a powerful reminder that before God leads His people into victory, He first prepares them spiritually.

Check out this week’s message as we discover why consecration always comes before conquest.

Stones That Speak: Remembering God as We Move Forward (Joshua 4:1–5:1)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0000

In Joshua 4, God tells His people to stack stones as a reminder of His mighty power—not just for them but for the next generation. What God does for us and in us is never meant to stop with us. It is meant to echo long after we are gone.

Check out this week’s message as we discover how God’s mighty works in our lives are designed to outlive us.

Trust Through the Jordan (Joshua 3:1–17)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0000

This Sunday, we’ll stand with Israel next to the Jordan River at flood stage and see how the Lord of all the earth goes before His people, making a way where there is none.

Joshua 3 will encourage us to live by faith, trusting that the same sovereign God who parts rivers has already prepared the path and mission set before you.

A Gentile Exodus (Joshua 2:15-24)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Faith isn’t just something you feel – it’s something you stake your life on.

Rahab doesn’t just believe in Israel’s God; she acts. She hides the spies. She negotiates mercy. She ties the cord.

Check out this week’s message as we see how Joshua 2:15-24 shows us what courageous, costly faith looks like and invites us to trust the God who keeps his promises.

An Unlikely Convert (Joshua 2:1-14)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:01:41 +0000

What is saving faith? Is it a feeling? How does someone know if they have a saving faith?

This week, we will look at Rahab (a very unlikely convert) who shows true saving faith and reminds us that no one is beyond the mercy of God in Christ Jesus.

Check out this week’s message as we unpack this story of God’s amazing grace.

Rooted, Resting, Response (Joshua 1:1-9)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:15:00 +0000

In Joshua 1:1–9, God calls Joshua to lead the nation of Israel at a time marked by change, fear, and uncertainty—and He grounds that call in a promise: “I will be with you.” Join us as we see how God meets His people at moments of transition and reminds us that courage doesn’t come from knowing the future, but from knowing the God who walks with us into it.

Check out this week’s message as we begin a new sermon series in the book of Joshua.

Biblical Community (1 Peter 4:8-11)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:15:00 +0000

“Every family has a story—and so does every church.”

Let’s think about being a Christ-centered community of believers that value Love, Hospitality and Service.
Check out this week’s message as we explore how God might want you to expand your involvement in the NewLife Church community.

The Church God Intended (Mt 22; 28; Rom 12:1-2)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:05:18 +0000

“Every family has a story—and so does every church.”

Check out this week’s message, hear some of our story as we explore what it means to be a Christ-centered church, and be reminded of who we are—and who God is calling us to be.

Light vs Darkness (John 1:1-5)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000

John 1:1–5 reminds us that before anything existed, the Word—Jesus—was already present, fully God, bringing life and light into the world. This is not just a story, but a true love story ~ one with good and evil, darkness and light. It is the story of our Creator demonstrating His love for us, stepping into our darkness to bring us hope, and ultimately having victory over death itself.

Check out this week’s message as we see how these verses call us to remember that the Light has come, and the darkness has not — cannot — overcome it.

What Child Is This? (Isaiah 9:6-7)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0000

It’s often said that “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”

During Christmas, this idea feels especially true. We rush to do everything—decorating, entertaining, enjoying the lights, and shopping excessively. Amid the bills, decisions, and fears, we can’t quiet our hearts or our minds. Deep down, we yearn for genuine peace and joy.

This week, we’re reflecting on an ancient promise from Isaiah that resonates in our lives—a promise that begins with a child and ultimately offers lasting hope and peace.

Check out this week’s message as we discover why this promise is significant and how it addresses our deepest needs.

Advent in Genesis (Genesis 3:1-15)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:15:00 +0000

In a sense, Christmas begins on the first pages of Scripture. God’s preparations for the moment when this earth would receive its King started where John’s Gospel does, with reference to Genesis 1. John begins not with angels and shepherds and wise men but “in the beginning”—in fact, from before the beginning. From eternity past, God planned to send His Son so that we might have life with Him for eternity future.

Check out this week’s message as we begin our Advent series “Let Earth Receive Her King” and take to heart the hope that we have in Jesus Christ.

The Cross of Christ (Gal 6:11-18)

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

Someone once said, “When you finally see the cross for what it is, you stop keeping score.” In a world that loves to boast—about success, strength, and self—Paul ends his letter to the Galatians by holding up a very different kind of trophy: the cross of Christ. While the Judaizers paraded their performance, Paul pointed to his scars and said, “This is my boast.”

Check out this week’s message as we discover why real freedom glories only in the cross—and why grace always gets the final word.

Sowing for Eternity (Gal 6:1-10)

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

Spurgeon once said, “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” This week in Galatians 6:1–10, we’ll discover why Spirit-led people don’t give up—why they keep restoring, keep bearing burdens, keep serving, and keep sowing good seed even when the results seem slow.

Check out this week’s message as we explore how “the Spirit-led life gives, grows, and goes the distance.”

Set Free to Live Free (Gal 5:13-26)

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

Everyone wants freedom—but too often, our version of it leads to slavery: to sin, guilt, and emptiness. Paul reminds us that real freedom isn’t doing what we please, but living by the Spirit who frees us to please God.

Check out this week’s message as we as we continue our study of Galatians and discover what it means to live truly free in Christ.

Stand Firm (Gal 5:1-12)

tbutch@newlifecanal.com (NewLife Church) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Nothing cuts at the root of pride like the gospel of free grace. — J.C. Ryle

Grace humbles us and sets us free. But legalism always tries to creep back in—making us believe we have to earn what Jesus has already given.

Check out this week’s message as we unpack Galatians 5:1–12 and learn how to stand firm in the freedom of the gospel.

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!