Posts Tagged ‘gospel’
What do you do when your wine runs out?
One of the privileges of being a pastor is the opportunity to not only attend but often participate in weddings. I have heard beautiful vows and have experienced the fear of rain at weddings. I am sure you have stories of some of your most memorable weddings. As an officiant, I have some memorable moments…
Read MoreWho is Jesus?
“Hey Google, how many Google searches happen every day on Google?” This was something that I asked Google this past week and the answer I found was staggering. Come to find out, there are 8.5 billion Google searches per day! That is approximately 2 trillion searches per year. Pretty crazy, right? With that, here are…
Read More“God, Just Tell Me What to Do Next!”
“When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth.” – Jesus (John 16:13, CSB) In the midst of giving his disciples some final words of encouragement before the events of the cross, Jesus spent some time talking about the coming of the Holy Spirit (see John chapters 14 through 16).…
Read MoreUprooting the “Strongholds” in Our Mind
May is Mental Health Awareness month. Here at Newbreak Church, we care deeply about providing resources for you, wherever you are on your journey of getting healthier spiritually and mentally. No doubt the apostle Paul dealt with mental health battles, even if that was not a coined phrase in his days. After all, we all…
Read MoreHow God’s Joy is Better Than Instant Gratification
It seems like every year the “latest and greatest” inventions all serve to attempt to make life easier and more comfortable. And at the root of nearly every software update and newest gadget or widget is the goal to close the gap of time between desire and pleasure. In other words–instant gratification. Let’s be clear,…
Read MoreMade For More Than Manna
You are made for more. This is something we have been talking about weekly as we go through a sermon series in the book of Joshua. Some of these passages and themes are accessible and easy to get excited about. Others, however, might cause us to raise an eyebrow, grit our teeth, or scratch our…
Read MoreWhen We Look Like Our Heavenly Father
Many of us resemble our parents, whether we take that as a compliment or not! Maybe you say certain phrases they do, or you do a routine chore in a specific and quirky way. Hopefully, we can take the good and learn from the rest when it comes to resembling our parents. But how about…
Read MoreThe Hidden Surprise in the Story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38-42 contains a famous narrative involving Jesus, Mary, and Martha. This story is often used to talk about priorities; usually saying something to the effect that we should not be distracted with tasks (like Martha) and miss out on being with Jesus (like Mary). While this is true, there is more to the story.…
Read More5 Insights on Relationships from the Past Two Years
Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding. (Proverbs 3:13, CSB) It’s all over Proverbs: wisdom makes life better and also makes you better at life! At Newbreak, we believe wisdom comes in part from curating great content. One thing we have invested a considerable amount of time to these last two…
Read MoreThe Small Shift that Can Make a Big Difference for Your Kids
It is an exciting thing to watch friends and family members become parents. Suddenly, there are limitless subjects of interest to bond about and discuss with the wild world of parenting. And while there are many “game-changers” for parents, there is one thing in particular that will make a big difference for dads (both parents…
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