Rich Villodas
Host of New Life Fellowship NYC
Rich Villodas has hosted 392 Episodes.
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Without Hinderance | Book of Acts | Pastor Rich Villodas
September 13th, 2026 | 33 mins 24 secs
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This message closes out our four-month series through the Book of Acts. Since May, we’ve been reminded of the many ways God is at work in and through the Church. We revisit highlights from the series and receive a powerful invitation to keep following the Spirit, without hindrance.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 28
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A Spacious Place | Sabbatical Reflections | Pastor Rich Villodas
September 6th, 2026 | 33 mins 14 secs
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We welcome Pastor Rich back from his four-month sabbatical. As he shares some reflections from his time away, we’re invited to slow down and consider the spacious life God has for us in Christ. Let's explore what it means to make room for God’s presence and receive the rest, freedom, and fullness Jesus offers us.
Scripture Referenced: Psalm 18
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Hope: Facing the Fear of Death | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla
August 30th, 2026 | 31 mins 51 secs
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When you’re afraid of dying, or afraid of losing someone you love, there is comfort in God’s presence and promises. This message continues our series through the book of Acts. We’ll discover how Paul’s story points us to the hope we have in the midst of fear and uncertainty.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 27
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When Jesus Interrupts Our Story | Book of Acts | Pastor Andre Grey
August 23rd, 2026 | 32 mins 47 secs
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What happens when Jesus interrupts the story we thought we were writing? Through Paul’s own story, we see that an encounter with Jesus doesn’t just change what we believe; it changes who we are, what we see, and what we live for.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 26:12-18
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The Secret of Paul’s Resilience | Book of Acts | Pastor Glenn Packiam
August 16th, 2026 | 31 mins 43 secs
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The life of faith requires resilience. But how do we develop it? This message continues our series through the book of Acts, with a message from special guest, pastor and author, Glenn Packiam. We will trace Paul’s journey through opposition, mistakes, and betrayal to discover the surprising secret that kept him going.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 23
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My Only Aim | The Book of Acts | Pastor Matt Manno
August 9th, 2026 | 25 mins 50 secs
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We all have an aim, something that shapes our choices and orders our lives. This message explores what Paul calls his "only aim" and considers what our own lives are truly moving toward.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 20:17-24
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Did You Receive the Spirit | Book of Acts | Pastor Jason Gaboury
August 2nd, 2026 | 27 mins 55 secs
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Following Jesus was never meant to be done in our own strength. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to know Christ more deeply, live transformed lives, and boldly join God's mission in the world. This message explores why every disciple needs the Holy Spirit's presence and power to faithfully follow Jesus in mission.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 19:1-10
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Engaging Culture with Godly Wisdom | Book of Acts | Pastor Domenic Ruso
July 26th, 2026 | 26 mins 47 secs
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How do we faithfully engage a culture that doesn't share our assumptions about God? In Acts 17, Paul finds himself conversing with the thoughtful gatekeepers of Athens. Rather than retreating from this cultural moment or simply condemning what others believe, Paul listens to them and offers insights that point them to Jesus. We find ourselves needing similar wisdom today. This message continues our series through the book of Acts with a message from guest speaker, pastor and author, Domenic Ruso. We explore how to engage our changing culture with godly wisdom rooted in our love for Jesus and our neighbors.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 17:16-34
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Look to the Liberator | Book of Acts | Pastor Shauna Rushing
July 19th, 2026 | 27 mins 49 secs
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What can we do when we are facing an impossible situation or a mess we don’t know how to get out of in our lives? We continue our series, Joining God on Mission, through the book of Acts, exploring what Paul and Silas teach us about responding when the odds are stacked against us.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 16:22-36
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The Gospel of Grace | Book of Acts | Pastor Andre Grey
July 12th, 2026 | 32 mins 14 secs
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The good news of the Christian faith is that our access to God depends not on how put together we are, but on how gracious God is. This message continues our series, Joining God on Mission, through the book of Acts, exploring how this life-changing truth shaped the early church and continues to bring freedom, hope, and belonging today.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 15:1-21
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The Spirit on Mission | Book of Acts | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk
July 5th, 2026 | 27 mins 16 secs
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The book of Acts pulses with the unstoppable power and joyful work of the Holy Spirit. Through every challenge and every open door, the Spirit keeps moving toward people and working through people to advance God's kingdom. And the story isn't over. The same Spirit is still on mission today, inviting us to follow, trust, and participate in what God is doing in the world. This message continues our series, Joining God on Mission, through the book of Acts.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 13:1-3,13-52
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God's Power Sets People Free | Book of Acts | Danielle Strickland
June 21st, 2026 | 28 mins 42 secs
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Acts 16 recounts the gospel’s advance into Europe and demonstrates God’s power to free people from oppression and exploitation. The Good News of Jesus brought deliverance to those trapped by injustice then, and it still transforms lives today. This message explores this remarkable story and considers how God continues to call us to proclaim the Good News of freedom and hope.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 16:16-24
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Realizing the Body of Christ | Book of Acts | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk
June 14th, 2026 | 30 mins 57 secs
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A pivotal moment in the early church sets a powerful trajectory that continues to shape and challenge followers of Jesus today. As we continue our journey through the book of Acts, we discover how God expands His people’s understanding of who belongs in His family and calls us to remember what is truly central to following Jesus.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 10:1-15
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Loosen Your Grip | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla
June 7th, 2026 | 26 mins 9 secs
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Sometimes we hold so tightly to our own plans that we miss what God wants to do in and through us. As it has been said, “Clenched fists cannot receive what God wants to give.” This message explores how Saul, also known as Paul, learned to release his own agenda and make room for God’s mission.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 1:1-19
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Power to be Witnesses | Book of Acts | Pastor Sherin Swift
May 31st, 2026 | 28 mins 16 secs
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What does it mean to be empowered as a witness in your everyday life? In Acts 8, we see Philip sharing the gospel in two very different contexts—but what can we learn from his example? Discover how the Holy Spirit guided Philip’s conversation with the Ethiopian official and how God can empower us to share the gospel wherever we go.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 8:26-35
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The Meaning of Jesus | Standalone Sunday Message | Pastor Drew Hyun
May 24th, 2026 | 32 mins 1 sec
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The historical Jesus is a remarkable story - but what about the meaning of Jesus and how the early church understood Jesus? Hear what Jesus has to say about himself and how the early church gained unflinching hope by understanding his meaning.
Scripture Referenced: Luke 4:14-21