Recent teachings
Palm Sunday: Tears of a Crown
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he stopped and wept over the city. He didn’t weep for himself, he wept for those who were looking for peace in all the wrong places. And, as it will turn out, and Jesus knows this, they will reject his offer as well. Palm Sunday is about bringing our tears and giving them to this tear stained Christ who goes to the cross for us, so that, we will have peace. Where…
The Hidden Conversion: Hospitality and the Image of God – The Spirit of Hospitality
When Jesus converted the water into wine at a wedding in Cana, two conversions took place (John 2:1-11). The first conversion, water miraculously changing into wine, captures readers’ attention and draws the most ink. But there is another important detail of the story, which few see, and yet it maintains a critical place in the center of the biblical story at large. It is the second conversion: Jesus turns from guest to host at the wedding. This conversion is at…
The Hidden Conversion: Hospitality and the Image of God – The Stranger Among Us
When Jesus converted the water into wine at a wedding in Cana, two conversions took place (John 2:1-11). The first conversion, water miraculously changing into wine, captures readers’ attention and draws the most ink. But there is another important detail of the story, which few see, and yet it maintains a critical place in the center of the biblical story at large. It is the second conversion: Jesus turns from guest to host at the wedding. This conversion is at…
The Hidden Conversion: Hospitality and the Image of God – The Guest List
When Jesus converted the water into wine at a wedding in Cana, two conversions took place (John 2:1-11). The first conversion, water miraculously changing into wine, captures readers’ attention and draws the most ink. But there is another important detail of the story, which few see, and yet it maintains a critical place in the center of the biblical story at large. It is the second conversion: Jesus turns from guest to host at the wedding. This conversion is at…
The Hidden Conversion: Divine Hospitality and the Image of God – The First Welcome
When Jesus converted the water into wine at a wedding in Cana, two conversions took place (John 2:1-11). The first conversion, water miraculously changing into wine, captures readers’ attention and draws the most ink. But there is another important detail of the story, which few see, and yet it maintains a critical place in the center of the biblical story at large. It is the second conversion: Jesus turns from guest to host at the wedding. This conversion is at…
2015 NLA Missions Conference – How Will They Know?
Week two of New Life’s Annual Missions Conference. Our theme this year is “How will they know?” based out of John 10:14-15. Dr. Mark Barclift shares of his work with the persecuted church in Vietnam, Iran, and other countries.
God at Work: Navigating the Rough Waters of the Workplace
Most people want to be successful at what they do for a living whether they are raising a family or teaching engineering at a university. Where we work and what we do for a living, as it turns out, isn’t as important to God as how we work. This January join us as we discover what the Bible says about: God’s ultimate goal for our workplace, 12 principles for success in the marketplace (2 part sermon), and how to navigate…
God at Work: 12 Principles to Work By (Part 2)
Most people want to be successful at what they do for a living whether they are raising a family or teaching engineering at a university. Where we work and what we do for a living, as it turns out, isn’t as important to God as how we work. This January join us as we discover what the Bible says about: God’s ultimate goal for our workplace, 12 principles for success in the marketplace (2 part sermon), and how to navigate…
God at Work: 12 Principles to Work By, part 1
Most people want to be successful at what they do for a living whether they are raising a family or teaching engineering at a university. Where we work and what we do for a living, as it turns out, isn’t as important to God as how we work. This January join us as we discover what the Bible says about: God’s ultimate goal for our workplace, 12 principles for success in the marketplace (2 part sermon), and how to navigate…
God’s Ultimate Goal for You at Work
Most people want to be successful at what they do for a living whether they are raising a family or teaching engineering at a university. Where we work and what we do for a living, as it turns out, isn’t as important to God as how we work. This January join us as we discover what the Bible says about: God’s ultimate goal for our workplace, 12 principles for success in the marketplace (2 part sermon), and how to navigate…