Posts by Newbreak Teaching Team
Waiting on the God of Hope
Sermon Notes Waiting on the God of Hope Many of us might be surprised to see that the first Christmas was prefaced with some real people with real stories of hopelessness. You could say that hope was a rare commodity back then. And hey, I think people feel that way now. But that’s why Christmas…
Read MoreAn Announcement from Newbreak’s Board of Elders Regarding the Wachs’ Resignation
First, what happened? On Tuesday, Nov 28, you should have received an email from Pastor Robert Wachs announcing that he has resigned as the Lead Pastor of Newbreak Church. While we are saddened to see Pastor Robert go, we know that God has a plan both for Pastor Robert and Lisa, as well as Newbreak…
Read MoreRobert Wachs’ Resignation
When I first moved back to San Diego 23 years ago, I was introduced to this neighborhood church in Tierrasanta where people were authentically doing life together and serving their community in ways that were pretty radical for churches at that time. After hearing my first sermon from Pastor Mike at what was then Canyon…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Many of us get excited by the notion of the Holy Spirit bringing more of the presence and character of Jesus into our lives, and yet, we sense the disconnect and the conflict. Listen in as we talk about how to live in the Spirit and experience…
Read MoreThe Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes The Gifts of the Holy Spirit It’s easy to recognize the ways in which we all have innate talents, but did you know that you are not just talented, you are spiritually gifted? Lean in as we talk about the Holy Spirit-empowered gifts we are given to benefit the communities around us! Tierrasanta…
Read MoreThe Power of the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes The Power of the Holy Spirit Have you ever had a time when you had to live with a roommate? Maybe it was during college or during a part of your early adulthood or some other circumstances. When you live with a roommate it is like living with a stranger. Many of us…
Read MoreThe Power of the Holy Spirit
Study Guide The Power of the Holy Spirit Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. About This Sermon Series Have you ever had a time when you had to live with a roommate?…
Read MoreLive Dead
“Live Dead”Sermon Notes There are numerous stories coming from our global partners telling us about how the unreached are actually being reached with the life-changing message of Jesus! When we hear this we double down on our belief that we are to continue to support these partners and also that we are to live more…
Read MoreLive Dead
“Live Dead” Study Guide Newbreak’s Sermon Study Guide is an in-house resource that serves sermon-based Life Groups and/or individuals who want to reflect further on how the message contributes to their spiritual formation. About This Sermon Series “The world is going to hell in a handbasket,” as many commonly say. It is true that we…
Read MoreThe Pattern and the Promise
“The Pattern and the Promise”Sermon Notes The headlines are always despairing. It is easy to lose hope and wonder how God’s word provides us guidance to carry on. But that’s why we need the message of Daniel chapter 7. Lean in as we talk about the pattern, the promise, and the plan that carries us…
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