office@newlifederby.org.uk Sermons and podcasts from New Life Christian Centre, Derby, United Kingdom. http://www.newlifederby.org.uk http://www.newlifederby.org.uk en-us © New Life Church, Derby 2011 no Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 Wordpress Sermon Browser plugin 0.45.4 (http://www.sermonbrowser.com/) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Religion & Spirituality © New Life Church, Derby 2011New,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,GrattonReligion & Spirituality/Christianityoffice@newlifederby.org.ukoffice@newlifederby.org.ukNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,GrattonSermons and podcasts from New Life Christian Centre, Derby, United Kingdom. http://www.newlifederby.org.ukSermons and podcasts from New Life Christian Centre, Derby, United Kingdom. http://www.newlifederby.org.ukhttp://www.newlifederby.org.ukhttp://www.newlifederby.org.uk/images/podcastlogo-small.jpg http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120205am.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=144 Canon Andrew White 69:02 Sunday Morning Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noToday, we were privileged to have with us Canon Andrew White, known as the 'Vicar of Baghdad', who told us something of his inspiring story and how he came to be ministering in Iraq. He went on to speak about the history of Iraq in the Bible, and how charNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120129pm.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=143 Geoff Pickup 52:43 Sunday Evening Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noWhen the woman poured perfume on Jesus, the disciples called it a waste, but Jesus called it a beautiful thing, and since he is the truth that is what it was. God is extravagant in giving to us, do we do more in return than just give him a couple of hoursNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120129am.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=142 Luke Gratton 34:59 Sunday Morning Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noA common theme among people today is to wish they were different. But is that really the best? Perhaps it's more important to realise who we are, with unique opportunities and giftings, and just be ready to use them. We are 'wonderfully made', and, like tNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120122pm.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=140 Luke Gratton 45:00 Sunday Evening Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noSlaves obey because they must, sons obey because they should. When we accept Jesus, we gain the rights of sons of God, which brings freedom, but also responsibility. We are blessed to bring blessings, implementing God's plans and desires, using His resourNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120122am.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=139 Geoff Pickup 39:56 Sunday Morning Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noWhen David spared Saul's life, Saul was apparently repentant and promised not to harm David. But David didn't trust him, and his thoughts led him to go to Gath, from where Goliath had come, for refuge. It could have been fatal - he was supposed to fight aNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120115.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=137 Luke Gratton 37:42 Sunday Morning Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noOpportunities in life may hold the promise of solving all our problems, but is the 'light at the end of the tunnel' the true light? Only that light can reveal the truth about ourselves - and many don't want that light because they prefer to keep things hiNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120108PM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=136 Luke Gratton 39:10 Sunday Evening Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noWhen we want something to be kept unlost and undamaged we put it in a safe place. Where, asks Pastor Luke Gratton, is the safest place to put our life? Surely, in the hands of God. And our surrender must be complete; no trying to take it back. Complete suNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20120108AM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=135 Geoff Pickup 36:24 Sunday Morning Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noAt the beginning of a new year, do we have a plan? In this morning's message, Pastor Geoff Pickup tells us there are three kinds of people: accusers, excusers and choosers. He challenges us to be choosers, and to take responsibility for our futures, belieNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111225.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=141 Mark Melhado 13:39 Sunday Morning Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noThe X Factor can be seen either as an opportunity for an prdinary person to become a star or, more cynically, as entertainment based on watching people fail - acceptance vs rejection. Christmas, says Mark Melhado, is about an event which gave everyone theNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111218am.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=138 Luke Gratton 41:36 Sunday Morning Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noDoes it sometimes seem as if everything is against you? In the idealisationof the manger scene at Christmas, it's easy to forget the true circumstances of the birth and life of Jesus. He was despised and rejected, and if we truly follow him, we may be tooNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111211PM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=134 Geoff Pickup 46:02 Sunday Evening Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:30:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noIn Exodus, we read how God rescued His people from Egypt - but before long they were grumbling about lack of water. Around 40 years later, their, still led by Moses, the complaint was the same: 'If only we had died ... ' Be careful of your words - 'my tumNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111211AM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=133 Geoff Pickup 44:12 Sunday Morning Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noC.H. Spurgeon described 2 Cor. 4:6 as the 'Mount Everest of the Bible: 'The glory of God in the face of Christ'. God is not automatically angry with us, but we need to look to the face of Jesus. In Isaiah 53:4-6 we see the prophetic indication of the finiNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111204PM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=132 Geoff Pickup 52:01 Sunday Evening Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:30:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noDrowning is called the 'silent death', because drowning people can't cry out for help. Are there people around us who are drowning spiritually, but not asking for help, and could we recognise the signs? And would we recognise a growing problem in ourselveNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111204AM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=131 Geoff Pickup 33:43 Sunday Morning Sun, 04 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noThe best sermon that you will ever preach - is to be preached to yourself! Matthew 19:19 says, '... love your neighbour as yourself,' which implies that we must love ourselves, and that includes preaching truth to ourselves. 'Put your trust in God ...' HeNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111127PM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=130 Luke Gratton 40:44 Sunday Evening Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noIn sport, we need energy input (drinks etc.) to refresh and revitalise us. In the race of life, we need to draw from God's grace. After looking at Jonah's complaint that he knew God would not destroy Nineveh because He was 'gracious, compassionate, slow tNew,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sermons/20111127AM.mp3 http://www.newlifederby.org.uk/sermons/?sermon_id=129 Luke Gratton 34:02 Sunday Morning Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 office@newlifederby.org.uk (office@newlifederby.org.uk)noIt often seems as if the whole world is being shaken - finance, attitudes in society, conflicts in many countries - and Hebrews chapter 12 tells us to expect such upheavals. We need to invest ourselves in what is unshakable, and look to Jesus to show the New,Life,Christian,Derby,AOG,Assemblies,Of,God,Normanton,Church,UK,United,Kingdom,Geoff,Pickup,Luke,Gratton office@newlifederby.org.uknonadult