NewSpring Church Podcast

Christians grow through connection to Jesus and his body. In week one of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper helps us understand what it means to abide in Jesus and bear fruit as we are cultivated through the local church. Christians grow through connection to Jesus and his body. In week one of “Grow,” Pastor Brad Cooper helps us understand what it means to abide in Jesus and bear fruit as we are cultivated through the local church.

Pastor Lee McDerment challenges us with NewSpring’s namesake passage, Isaiah 43:18-19, to make peace with our past, perceive what God is doing in the present, and step confidently into the future.  Pastor Lee McDerment challenges us with NewSpring’s namesake passage, Isaiah 43:18-19, to make peace with our past, perceive what God is doing in the present, and step confidently into the future. 

A little baby, born in a manger 2000 years ago, promised peace as the King of kings and Lord of lords. Pastor Brad Cooper shows us how Jesus Christ, our King, establishes peace on earth.  A little baby, born in a manger 2000 years ago, promised peace as the King of kings and Lord of lords. Pastor Brad Cooper shows us how Jesus Christ, our King, establishes peace on earth. 

Jesus is our High Priest who mediates on our behalf before God. In love, He gives of Himself so that we can fellowship with God. Pastor Lee McDerment shows us the example of Christ and our responsibility to the world as a “kingdom of priests.”  Jesus is our High Priest who mediates on our behalf before God. In love, He gives of Himself so that we can fellowship with God. Pastor Lee McDerment shows us the example of Christ and our responsibility to the world as a “kingdom of priests.” 

Isaiah prophesied of the coming “anointed one” — the Messiah who would bring justice, freedom, joy, and healing. Pastor Ray Ortlund shows us that in Jesus, all our prophetic hopes for the Messiah have been fulfilled.  Isaiah prophesied of the coming “anointed one” — the Messiah who would bring justice, freedom, joy, and healing. Pastor Ray Ortlund shows us that in Jesus, all our prophetic hopes for the Messiah have been fulfilled. 

Revelation 12:11 says believers overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.” In this message, Pastor Allen Cothran teaches the power of Jesus’ blood and our personal testimony. We will never get over the blood of Jesus! Revelation 12:11 says believers overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.” In this message, Pastor Allen Cothran teaches the power of Jesus’ blood and our personal testimony. We will never get over the blood of Jesus!

Blood is central to the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Revelation paints a picture of unity and victory for believers, but gives a sober warning to those who have not trusted in Christ’s blood for the forgiveness of sin. The Christian message is filled with hope in a gracious and merciful God who is also a righteous judge, who also justly punishes the ungodly.  Blood is central to the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Revelation paints a picture of unity and victory for believers, but gives a sober warning to those who have not trusted in Christ’s blood for the forgiveness of sin. The Christian message is filled with hope in a gracious and merciful God who is also a righteous judge, who also justly punishes the ungodly. 

Does the blood of Jesus still heal today? Connecting Isaiah 53 and Acts 8, Pastor Lee McDerment shows that the blood of Jesus does more than save us for eternity. Jesus’ work on the cross changes our everyday reality. Jesus is our Savior, Healer, and Friend.  Does the blood of Jesus still heal today? Connecting Isaiah 53 and Acts 8, Pastor Lee McDerment shows that the blood of Jesus does more than save us for eternity. Jesus’ work on the cross changes our everyday reality. Jesus is our Savior, Healer, and Friend. 

Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? Pastor Clayton King explores Passover and the New Covenant of Christ’s blood. Jesus, our once-for-all atoning sacrificial substitute, makes our everyday relationship possible.  Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? Pastor Clayton King explores Passover and the New Covenant of Christ’s blood. Jesus, our once-for-all atoning sacrificial substitute, makes our everyday relationship possible. 

Why does the death of Jesus forgive us of our sin? Pastor Brad Cooper reaches back to the Garden of Eden to teach us about the problem of sin and how God made a way through the blood of Jesus to overcome our sin, shame, and separation.  Why does the death of Jesus forgive us of our sin? Pastor Brad Cooper reaches back to the Garden of Eden to teach us about the problem of sin and how God made a way through the blood of Jesus to overcome our sin, shame, and separation. 

Paul exhorts the city of Thessalonica to remember Christ’s return. We must keep our eyes fixed on our earthly purpose even as we look forward to the Day of the Lord. We live in the hope of Christ’s imminent return, which changes everything.   Paul exhorts the city of Thessalonica to remember Christ’s return. We must keep our eyes fixed on our earthly purpose even as we look forward to the Day of the Lord. We live in the hope of Christ’s imminent return, which changes everything.  

Colossians - Live in the Light, from the kingdom of darkness to kingdom of light. It’s not just different, it is dark. Gnostic thinking still pervades our world.  Colossians - Live in the Light, from the kingdom of darkness to kingdom of light. It’s not just different, it is dark. Gnostic thinking still pervades our world. 

Philippians contains some of the most familiar Bible verses of our faith. “He who began a good work is able to finish it.” “I can do all things through Christ…” “Don’t be anxious about anything…” Paul writes to the city of Philippi from a jail cell, showing us how to have joy and contentment in every circumstance.  Philippians contains some of the most familiar Bible verses of our faith. “He who began a good work is able to finish it.” “I can do all things through Christ…” “Don’t be anxious about anything…” Paul writes to the city of Philippi from a jail cell, showing us how to have joy and contentment in every circumstance. 

Paul challenges the church in Ephesus to find their identity in Christ. This phrase, “in Christ,” found fifteen times in the letter of Ephesians, calls us to fully embrace who Christ has made us to be through the Gospel.  Paul challenges the church in Ephesus to find their identity in Christ. This phrase, “in Christ,” found fifteen times in the letter of Ephesians, calls us to fully embrace who Christ has made us to be through the Gospel. 

Paul is shocked to find that the region of Galatia has welcomed a different Gospel than the one he preached. Paul challenges the cities of Galatia to refuse any other Gospel. We must trust only in the finished work of Christ. Paul is shocked to find that the region of Galatia has welcomed a different Gospel than the one he preached. Paul challenges the cities of Galatia to refuse any other Gospel. We must trust only in the finished work of Christ.

In the chaos and idolatry of Corinth, Paul helps the church move from immaturity to maturity, and from maturity to ministry. We can operate as ambassadors with purpose, demonstrating generosity and reconciliation to a culture desperate for truth.   In the chaos and idolatry of Corinth, Paul helps the church move from immaturity to maturity, and from maturity to ministry. We can operate as ambassadors with purpose, demonstrating generosity and reconciliation to a culture desperate for truth.  

To the persecuted church of Rome, Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Paul, appointed to be an Apostle by the will of God, trusts in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And this Gospel does not disappoint. Paul offers the doctrine of salvation to the Romans to build their confidence in the face of death. Because of this confidence, they can “present their bodies as sacrifices as a spiritual act of worship.”  To the persecuted church of Rome, Paul says, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Paul, appointed to be an Apostle by the will of God, trusts in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And this Gospel does not disappoint. Paul offers the doctrine of salvation to the Romans to build their confidence in the face of death. Because of this confidence, they can “present their bodies as sacrifices as a spiritual act of worship.” 

When you’ve been transformed by God’s love, you can’t help but want others to experience the same grace and freedom. But how do you share it without scaring them away or offending them? For most Christians, “evangelism” is an intimidating word that suggests handing out tracts to strangers or doing other awkward things. But what if there was a more organic, more authentic way to share your faith with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers? Dave Ferguson shares five simple, straightforward practices that will allow any believer to do just that. And by consistently living them out, you can affect not just individual lives but your entire neighborhood and community—one person at a time. When you’ve been transformed by God’s love, you can’t help but want others to experience the same grace and freedom. But how do you share it without scaring them away or offending them? For most Christians, “evangelism” is an intimidating word that suggests handing out tracts to strangers or doing other awkward things. But what if there was a more organic, more authentic way to share your faith with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers? Dave Ferguson shares five simple, straightforward practices that will allow any believer to do just that. And by consistently living them out, you can affect not just individual lives but your entire neighborhood and community—one person at a time.

The Great Commission recasts God’s original mandate to “be fruitful and multiply.” We see God’s heart to reach and teach from start to finish. In today’s message, Lee shows us that everyone is a teacher, whether they’re intentionally teaching or not. We all have the great privilege to observe the teaching of Christ.  The Great Commission recasts God’s original mandate to “be fruitful and multiply.” We see God’s heart to reach and teach from start to finish. In today’s message, Lee shows us that everyone is a teacher, whether they’re intentionally teaching or not. We all have the great privilege to observe the teaching of Christ. 

Jesus commissioned us to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit. While some delay obedience, Jesus’ example of immediate obedience propels us to take this next step seriously. Today, we have the opportunity to immediately follow Jesus in baptism! Jesus commissioned us to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit. While some delay obedience, Jesus’ example of immediate obedience propels us to take this next step seriously. Today, we have the opportunity to immediately follow Jesus in baptism!