New Life Fellowship NYC Sermons

Choosing Joy: Joy and Contentment

July 1st, 2020  |  38 mins 37 secs

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In this final sermon in our series through Philippians, Pastor Rich preaches on the connection between joy and contentment. In a world often marked by discontentment and coveting, we will explore the forces within us, and outside of us, that hinder our joy.

Choosing Joy: A New Ambition

June 8th, 2020  |  34 mins 12 secs

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We’ve all got ambition for something, in some cases it drives us to reach goals and build our lives. But is there something else we can be ambitious for that will impact our lives in deeper ways? Paul points us to a new ambition that leads us to the life we were all made for.

Choosing Joy: Joyful Confidence

June 1st, 2020  |  39 mins 3 secs

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In this sermon, Pastor Rich continues our series through Philippians. In this part of the letter, Paul is addressing "joy-killers" that come in the form of misplaced confidence. We will learn what it means to place our confidence in the right things that produce joy.

Joyful Service: The Anti-Grumbling Vaccine

May 25th, 2020  |  45 mins 20 secs

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In this pandemic, we find ourselves in high stress environments at home, at work or in our own neighborhoods. We observe much suffering around us. There is much reason to complain and grumble. Yet what the world needs now is an anti-grumbling vaccine. What we need is a joyful service that imparts hope in a hurting world.

Philippians 2 shows us how we build this into our lives.

Choosing Joy: Joyful Unity

May 18th, 2020  |  27 mins 49 secs

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Pastor Rich continues our series through Philippians. We focus on the joy that comes through unity of mind and spirit. Pastor Rich helps us wade through the issues that often divide people inside and outside the church. The call to unity is a fruit of something deeper. Pastor Rich explores what's beneath the surface.

Choosing Joy: The Bigger Picture

May 11th, 2020  |  30 mins 48 secs

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Pastor Sherin continues our sermon series exploring Paul's letter to the Philippians. The apostle Paul cultivated joy as he faced uncertainty, suffering and even death. What insights can we gain from his life, and how can they guide us toward joy in this current crisis?

Grace and Peace

April 27th, 2020  |  40 mins 11 secs

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This Sunday we start a new sermon series through the book of Philippians. Over the next two months we will find guidance from the Apostle Paul in navigating the difficulties of life while still choosing joy. This week Pastor Rich explores the connection between 3 words: Joy, Grace, and Peace.

Breakfast and Grace

April 20th, 2020  |  39 mins 20 secs

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In this sermon, Pastor Rich preaches on one of the encounters Jesus had with his first disciples after the resurrection. Jesus graciously offers them breakfast. We explore what this gesture communicates in our relationship with God. As a way of preparing for the sermon, please read the passage and consider preparing a good breakfast to enjoy before the service or during the sermon!

Walking in Real Joy - Matt Manno

August 19th, 2019  |  45 mins 31 secs

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Who doesn't love to experience joy? Often the joy we're searching for is a far cry from the true joy that the spirit produces. This Sunday we'll look at a moment from the life of Paul where there seems little reason for joy and get a glimpse of what real joy looks like. 

Encounters with Jesus: Mission, Fear and Trampling Scorpions

June 24th, 2019  |  54 mins 2 secs

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Fear can be an obstacle to mission. In Luke 10:1-20 we see how an encounter with Jesus empowers us to conquer fear and live a life of joyful mission.