New Work Fellowship Podcast

Make a Difference (8/25/24)

Make a Difference (Esther)

As we celebrated Friend Day, Eva Self shared a message about the importance of making a difference where you are.

Be That Friend (8/18/24)

Be That Friend (Mark 2:1-12)

This is the story of the four friends who "brought a friend to Jesus." They wanted their friend to be healed; who wouldn't? But their friend found something so much better because they made the effort to extend the invitation. The best way to make an invitation is to make plans to bring them. If not, meet them in the parking lot. And certainly plan to leave with them and take them to lunch! Who could tell you no? Invite your friends to Jesus.

The End Is Sure (8/11/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "The End Is Sure" (Daniel 11-12)

The conclusion of the book of Daniel is clear, even though there is much that is not clear. The end is sure! God is in control to the end. Our part is not to figure it out or bring it about - Our part is to trust the One who will!

Here Comes Jesus (8/4/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "Here Comes Jesus" (Daniel 10)

Daniel has had amazing visions up to this point. Bizarre experiences! But nothing has prepared the reader for what is about to happen. Daniel struggles with the meaning throughout these last chapters, and so will we. What seems strange is overwhelming; but what is clear is even more overwhelming!

Sin Is Real; Grace Is Greater (7/28/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "Sin Is Real; Grace Is Greater" (Daniel 9)

We have seen that Daniel was in God's Word, but things were still chaotic around him. Daniel was a contemporary of Jeremiah, and he likely knew Jeremiah personally.  Daniel acknowledges that Jeremiah is a prophet and views his writings as scripture.  And, the words of Jeremiah had made their way to Babylon. Sin is not just a repressed, old-fashioned, out-of date, archaic idea that just robs people of fun, self-fulfillment, and freedom. According to the Bible, it is through sin that I finally begin to see and find the solution to my greatest need - repentance.

God Rules: Even in the Chaos (7/21/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "God Rules: Even in the Chaos" (Daniel 8)

In Daniel 8, you have this bizarre vision of an angry ram and a violent goat. Like in the previous chapter, the reader would be wise to be alert to Revelation connections. But this time, in Revelation, the comparison is of an opposite nature; a very different lamb - The Lamb (Revelation 8:1-5, 5:6-8a). How did Jesus teach us to deal with evil in this world? (Matthew 24:4-22) Well, for one thing, in the middle of teaching he points us to Daniel (v15).

Learn From the Past to Trust God With Your Future (7/14/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "Learn From the Past to Trust God With Your Future" (Daniel 7:1-7, 13-14)

The point of Daniel 7 seems to be that kingdoms rise and fall, but there is a kingdom coming that will last forever and NEVER fall.  That is the Kingdom of Jesus! No kingdom, no nation, no man or woman will survive forever apart from Jesus Christ. No matter how powerful, terrifying, or dominating, we will all bow before the one and only authority.

There Is a Target on Your Back (7/7/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "There Is a Target on Your Back" (Daniel 6)

What is our job when we dwell in a hostile environment? Not only is our political world hostile right now, but also our workplace or home could be a hostile environment. How does the Christian respond in such a difficult spot? The answer that we remember is that faithfulness is not a moment in life but a long journey. What is our job? Faithfulness; Integrity; the Fruit of the Spirit.

The Way Up Is Down (6/30/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "The Way Up Is Down" (Daniel 5)

In our text today, we have a new king but the same story. No king is forever - even if that king is YOU. Like this king, we are often consumed with our own self-consumption. And the problem with that is we quickly lose our regard for holy things. Pride ruined King Nebuchadnezzar. Now it is about to take out King Belshazzar. King Nebuchadnezzar was humbled until he learned; then he was lifted up. Daniel was humble, but do not mistake humility for weakness. Humility is not weakness, but it is strength. The Lord rewards those who humbly lean on Him. The goal is to be people of faith who live in humility.

Straight Arrow; Crooked World (6/23/24)

Not of This World: Daniel - "Straight Arrow; Crooked World" (Daniel 4)

At the heart of the cultural crisis is our pride. Pride is the root of sin—the chief sin. We want to be our own God. You hear it in our cultural slogans: "You do you," "Find your own truth." Our world desperately needs people who will shoot straight in a world of distortion. What does it take for a believer to be straight as an arrow in a crooked world?