New Life Fellowship NYC Sermons

Humility: I Need to Change

February 24th, 2020  |  37 mins 24 secs

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In this third sermon in our series on humility, Pastor Sherin will explore a passage from 1 John, helping us to understand why change is a critical part of our walk with Christ.

Humility: Have Mercy on Me

February 17th, 2020  |  36 mins 8 secs

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In this second sermon on humility, Pastor Rich leads us through the story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. You will learn how our ongoing confession for mercy is one of the ways God forms humility in us.

Humility: The Way Up is Down

February 10th, 2020  |  53 mins 6 secs

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We begin a new 9-week series on the theme of Humility. Pastor Rich leads us through Philippians 2--a passage of scripture known as the Christ hymn. Rich gives us an overview of the series and explore how Jesus models and invites us into a life marked by humility. This series will have important implications for all of our relationships.

Morality or Jesus? - Matt Manno

February 6th, 2020  |  39 mins 47 secs

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Almost everyone has a desire to be a good person, but have you taken a moment to consider what informs your faith? Is it our morality that determines our faith or is it Jesus? This week we'll explore the differences between morality and a relationship with Jesus as well as look at what Christ is calling us to.

Sacramental Living: Finding God in the Ugly

January 27th, 2020  |  49 mins 47 secs

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We continue last week’s talk about finding God in all aspects of life. Yes, God can be found in the everyday. But what about in government and politics? Can the presence of God be found amidst the ugliness and division we read about and watch in media? The book of Genesis will provide insight on the kind of posture we can take to truly find God everywhere.

Sacramental Living: God is in this place

January 20th, 2020  |  46 mins 31 secs

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In this third sermon from our Sacramental Living series, Pastor Rich preaches about the ways we miss God in ordinary moments. Using the story of Jacob, we will learn about growing in awareness of God's presence in the everyday, tangible realities of life. The hope is that we would see all of life as moments to meet God, refusing to compartmentalize our faith.

Sacramental Living: Remembering Our Baptism

January 13th, 2020  |  40 mins 26 secs

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In this sermon, Pastor Rich preaches through the sacrament of baptism. Whether you have already been baptized, or are considering it, this message explores what God seeks to do for and in us through our baptism. Our baptism is to impact every aspect of our lives, and our witness to Jesus.

Sacramental Living: The Bread and the Cup

January 8th, 2020  |  48 mins 29 secs

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We will begin the new year with a focus on the sacraments. Last Sunday, Pastor Rich preached on the significance of The Lord's Table, and how the bread and the cup are to shape our lives. We also took communion after the sermon.

Joseph: A Story of Grace

December 30th, 2019  |  34 mins 29 secs

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Joseph doesn't have much said about him in scripture and he doesn't have a song. But the story of Grace told through his life is still miraculous for us today.

Advent: The Song of Simeon

December 23rd, 2019  |  39 mins 54 secs

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In this final week of Advent, we take a closer look at the life of Simeon as he waited for the Messiah. Pastor Sherin explores Simeon's encounter with Jesus when he is presented at the temple, and his response of praise.

Advent: The Angels' Song

December 16th, 2019  |  48 mins 1 sec

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In this Advent sermon, Pastor Rich preaches on the song the Angels sang when Christ was born. The lyrics to this song hold together two themes that are to mark our relationship with God.

The Song of Zechariah

December 9th, 2019  |  44 mins 16 secs

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In this second week of Advent, Pastor Rich preaches on Zechariah's song. Zechariah's story is one of waiting on God, and being surprised by God's faithfulness. As we wait for God to intervene in our lives, Zechariah (and his wife Elizabeth) teach us so much. Read through Zechariah's song and the background of his story in Luke 1:5-23.

Advent: The Song of Mary

December 5th, 2019  |  43 mins 3 secs

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On the first Sunday in Advent, Pastor Rich preaches through the song of Mary.

Advent is a time of waiting for God's coming in Christ. As we wait, we look with hope and expectation for the world that God will create when Christ finally reigns. Mary's song gives us a glimpse of this world to come.

Stories of Gratitude and Hope

November 25th, 2019  |  51 mins 21 secs

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This Thanksgiving season, New Lifers share stories of gratitude, hope, and the ways God has moved in their life.

How We Got Here: A New Story

November 18th, 2019  |  52 mins 42 secs

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In this sermon, Pastor Rich preaches on the call of Abraham, and the way God uses him to see the world restored. In Genesis 12, we see a new story of hope and blessing that responds to the stories of brokenness and pain in Genesis 1-11. As we explore this text, we will see the ways God calls us into a new future, marked by a journey of trust.

How We Got Here: Put Down Your Bricks

November 11th, 2019  |  48 mins 58 secs

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In this final sermon from our "How We Got Here" series, Pastor Rich preaches on the famous story of the Tower of Babel. Rich explores the two problems that marked the building of this tower, and how these two problems continue to impact our lives and world in significant ways. The hope is that we will choose to build a life in obedience and partnership with God, for the sake of the world.