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New Image Church
by Mark Livingston Sr.
Sermons from New Image Church pastors.
Episodes
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Strong Enough to Surrender
Sometimes God does not remove the struggle; instead, He gives us the grace to endure it. In 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Paul reveals how his weakness became the place where Christ’s power was most clearly displayed. Despite pleading with God three times for relief, Paul received an answer that changed...
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POWER vs. AUTHORITY
There is a difference between having power and walking in authority. In Luke 10:19, Jesus declares that He has given His disciples authority over the power of the enemy. This message explores the distinction between the enemy’s ability to oppose us and the authority Christ has given us to stand...
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The Case Against Me
The enemy is relentless in his accusations, reminding us of our failures, past mistakes, and shortcomings in an attempt to keep us living under condemnation. But Revelation 12:10–11 reveals that the accuser has been defeated, and his accusations do not have the final word over our lives. Through...
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When Complaining Becomes Conversation
Habakkuk reminds us that faith does not mean we never have questions. The prophet looked at injustice, confusion, and unanswered prayers and cried out to God, “How long?” Yet his complaint became a conversation with God that ultimately transformed his perspective. This message explores the...
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Redemption After Church Hurt
In Redemption After Church Hurt, we confront the pain of betrayal, disappointment, and wounds experienced within the church while remembering that God’s purpose is greater than our pain. From Judas’ betrayal of Jesus to Joseph’s declaration that God can turn what was meant for evil into good,...
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Redeemed on Purpose
Redemption is more than being rescued from what we were—it is being restored for what God created us to become. In Redeemed on Purpose, we discover that God’s grace doesn’t simply bring us out; it gives us purpose, direction, and a work to walk in. We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus...
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Bought With a Price
In Bought With a Price, we are reminded that our lives belong to God because Christ paid the ultimate price for our redemption. Paul teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that we are not our own—we were bought with a price. This message challenges us to recognize the value of...
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The Church That Will Remain
In The Church That Will Remain, we explore the characteristics of a church built to endure. The early church in Acts gives us a powerful blueprint: Remain Devoted, Remain Together, and Remain Visible. They devoted themselves to the Word, fellowship, prayer, and worship; they lived in unity and...
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Renewed to Be Redeemed
In Renewed to Be Redeemed, we explore what it means to live as people transformed by the mercy of God. Romans 12:1–2 challenges us to surrender ourselves fully to God and allow Him to renew our minds rather than conforming to the patterns of the world. Redemption is not only about what God brings...
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Achieving God's Purpose
In Achieving God’s Purpose, we are reminded that God’s purpose for our lives is greater than the opposition we may face. Isaiah 54 declares that His covenant love and peace remain steadfast, while 2 Timothy 1 reminds us that we have been saved and called according to His purpose and grace. This...
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Delivered But Not Done
In Delivered But Not Done, we discover that being delivered from bondage is only the beginning of the journey. Israel had left Egypt, but Egypt had not yet left their mindset. In the wilderness, their complaints revealed the struggle of learning to trust God after years of captivity. Through…
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What Porch Are You Sitting On?
In What Porch Are You Sitting On?, we examine the story of the man who waited for years at the Pool of Bethesda, hoping for a miracle but remaining stuck in the same place. Jesus' question, "Do you want to be healed?" challenges more than his condition—it confronts his mindset. This message…
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Breaking Pharaoh's Grip
In Breaking Pharaoh’s Grip, we examine God's decisive victory over the forces that seek to keep His people in bondage. Standing at the edge of the Red Sea, Israel faced what seemed like an impossible situation, but God declared that the enemy they saw would never be seen again. This message…
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Free Indeed
In Free Indeed, we explore the life-changing promise of Jesus in John 8:36: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” This message goes beyond the idea of freedom from sin to reveal the fullness of the liberty found in Christ. True freedom is not merely the absence of bondage—it is...
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Sneak Peek: Free Indeed
This morning, God met us in a powerful time of worship, setting the stage for what’s ahead. Next week, we’ll begin exploring Free Indeed, a message rooted in John 8:36 that reveals the freedom only Jesus can give. True freedom is more than breaking chains—it’s living in the fullness of your...
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This is How I Fight My Battles!
In This Is How I Fight My Battles, we discover that the greatest victories are won not by human strength, but through confidence in God's presence and power. Drawing from 2 Kings 6:8–23, this message follows Elisha as he faces an overwhelming enemy, only to reveal that those who are with God's...
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Moving from Salvation to Sonship- This is My Beloved Son
In This Is My Beloved Son, we explore the powerful moment at Jesus’ baptism when heaven opened, the Holy Spirit descended, and the Father publicly affirmed His Son. Before Jesus performed a miracle, preached a sermon, or went to the cross, He received a declaration of identity: “This is my…
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Moving from Salvation to Sonship: Adopted Into Glory
In Adopted Into Glory, we discover that salvation is more than forgiveness—it is an invitation into God's family. Through Ephesians 1:5–7, this message reveals the heart of the Father, who chose us, redeemed us through the blood of Christ, and adopted us as His sons and daughters. Adoption is not...
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Moving From Salvation to Sonship: No Longer Slaves
Salvation rescues us from sin, but sonship invites us into relationship. In No Longer Slaves, we explore the powerful truth of Romans 8:15—that through Christ, we have not been given a spirit of fear and bondage, but the Spirit of adoption. This message reveals the difference between living as a...
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Passing the Torch: Elijah, Elisha, and Hermit Crabs
On this Graduation Sunday, Passing the Torch: Elijah, Elisha, and Hermit Crabs explores the power of transition, calling, and legacy. Just as Elijah placed his mantle on Elisha, signaling the next generation's assignment, God continues to call people into new seasons of growth and purpose. Using...
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Heaven Still Fills Hungry Rooms
In Heaven Still Fills Hungry Rooms, we revisit the moment when the disciples gathered in unity and expectation—and heaven responded. Acts 2 reveals that when hungry hearts come together in pursuit of God, His presence fills the room with power, fire, and transformation. This message reminds us…
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What Is Speaking Over Your Life?
Every voice shapes perspective, identity, and direction—but not every voice speaks life. In What Is Speaking Over Your Life?, we explore the powerful truth of Hebrews 12:24, where the blood of Jesus speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. While guilt, shame, fear, and accusation may try to...
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The Redeemed Generation: What She Carried… We Become.
In The Redeemed Generation: What She Carried… We Become., we look at the courageous faith of Moses’ mother and the legacy that shaped a deliverer. In the middle of fear, oppression, and uncertainty, she carried more than a child—she carried purpose, promise, and the future of a generation.…
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When I See the Blood
In When I See the Blood, we revisit the powerful moment of Passover, where God established a covering that would separate His people from judgment. Through Exodus 12:1–13, this message reveals that it was not perfection, effort, or status that saved them—it was the blood. The lamb, without…
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Redemption After Death
In Redemption After Death, we confront one of the most powerful truths of the gospel—what looks like the end is not final in God’s plan. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, redemption reaches beyond the grave, proving that even death cannot stop God’s purpose. This message explores how...
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The Proof Is in the Scars
In The Proof Is in the Scars, we encounter the honest doubt of Thomas and the powerful response of a risen Savior. Through John 20:24–29, this message reveals that Jesus doesn’t reject our questions—He meets us in them. The scars of Christ are not signs of defeat, but evidence of victory, love…
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The Room: Where Heaven Meets Hunger
In The Room: Where Heaven Meets Hunger, we explore the power and purpose of the upper room throughout Scripture. From preparation in Luke 22:12, to fear and encounter in John 20:19, to unity and prayer in Acts 1:13–14, and finally to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1–4—this message...
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Road to Redemption
In this powerful Easter message, Road to Redemption, we journey through the ultimate story of sacrifice, love, and victory. From the weight of sin to the triumph of the cross, this message reveals how Jesus became the pathway to our redemption. Easter reminds us that what seemed like the end was...
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Redeemed Like Mary
In this message, we explore the miracle at Cana in John 2:1–11, where Jesus turns water into wine—revealing His glory and awakening faith. Anchored in John 1:1, we are reminded that the One who performs the miracle is the eternal Word, and through Hebrews 11:1 and John 20:29, we see that faith...
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The Cry for a Redeemer
In The Cry for a Redeemer, we hear the deep longing of humanity echoed through Job’s declaration in Job 19:25: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” In the midst of suffering, loss, and unanswered questions, Job points to a hope beyond his pain—a living Redeemer who would one day stand on the earth....
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Captive Without Chains
In Captive Without Chains, we uncover the reality that bondage isn’t always visible. In John 8:34, Jesus reveals that sin enslaves from within, creating captivity without physical chains. This message challenges us to recognize the subtle ways sin controls our thoughts, habits, and identity—while...
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The Sound of Shame
In this message, The Sound of Shame, we revisit the moment in the Garden when humanity first hid from the presence of God. Drawing from Genesis 3:8–10, this sermon explores how sin introduced shame, turning the familiar voice of God from comfort into fear. But the story does not end in hiding.…
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When Glory Left The Garden
In this opening message of The Need for Redemption series, When Glory Left the Garden explores humanity’s original design to live in God’s presence and how sin caused the glory to depart. From the breath of life in creation to the moment shame replaced fellowship, this message traces the loss of...
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The Blood That Still Speaks
In The Blood That Still Speaks, we explore the ongoing power of Jesus’ blood to cancel judgment, silence accusation, and open the way to God. This message reveals how the blood does more than forgive—it covers guilt, satisfies justice, and speaks mercy over our lives. Through Christ’s sacrifice…
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You Have Been Bought With A Price
Redemption has always required a price. From the first sacrifice in Genesis to the shedding of Christ’s blood on the cross, Scripture reveals a continuous story of atonement, covering, and freedom. In Ephesians 1:7, we are reminded that our redemption comes through His blood—the final and perfect...
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Redeemed From Something… Redeemed For Something
In this message, we learn that redemption is not just rescue—it is reassignment. Rooted in the biblical meaning of Ga’al and Apolýtrōsis, redemption is revealed as a divine exchange where a price is paid, ownership is transferred, and purpose is restored. This episode invites us to see ourselves...
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The Shepherd's Table
Podcast Description | Unity Without Uniformity In this episode, we invite you to pull up a chair—and maybe grab a pen and paper—as we dive into a thoughtful roundtable discussion on unity in the Church. Using key passages from Ephesians, Corinthians, Peter, and Romans, our pastors explore what...
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Fill My Cup
This past Sunday at New Image Church, our pastors gathered for an honest roundtable conversation around the prayer, “Fill my cup.” Together, they reflected on what it means to be truly filled by God—not just productive for Him. They shared how emptiness often shows up quietly through exhaustion,...
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Redemption Part II - Redemption: Behind The Walls
In Redemption: Behind the Walls, we discover that finishing the wall was only the beginning—God’s greater work was rebuilding the people. Drawing from Nehemiah, this message reveals how redemption follows God’s structure, confronts the heart before it heals, and is sealed through covenant and...
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Redemption
In this episode, we move beyond the finished walls of Nehemiah and into the deeper work God was doing in His people. While structure can protect us, only redemption can restore us. As the Word of God is read, hearts are confronted, conviction brings clarity, and healing begins. We explore how…
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From the Walls to the City
Before a city can be rebuilt, someone must be willing to feel the weight of what is broken. In Nehemiah 1:3–4, Nehemiah receives a report about Jerusalem’s ruined walls and responds not with indifference, but with grief, prayer, fasting, and a renewed sense of purpose. This episode explores how…
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Crossing Over Courageously From Promise to Possession
God’s promises are sure—but possessing them often requires a courageous step of faith. In this message, we turn to Joshua 3:11, where the Ark of the Covenant goes before the people of Israel as they prepare to cross the Jordan River. Standing at the edge between promise and fulfillment, the…
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Progress in the Presence: Rethinking Failure Through the Eyes of God
Failure often feels like the end, but in God’s presence, it can become a place of growth and renewed courage. In this sermon, we revisit God’s charge to Joshua in Joshua 1:9—a call to be strong and courageous, not because of perfect outcomes, but because of God’s unwavering presence. As Joshua...
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Listening in Progress
In this message, we explore what it truly means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Drawing from James 1:19–24, we unpack the danger of hearing God’s Word without letting it transform our lives, and the freedom that comes when we become doers, not just hearers. Join us...
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Progress from Milk to Meat
Spiritual growth is meant to be a journey—from the basics of faith to deeper understanding, maturity, and discernment. In this episode, we explore the call in Hebrews 5:11–14 to move beyond spiritual “milk” and develop the capacity to handle the “meat” of God’s Word. While 1 Peter 2:1–3 reminds…
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Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-care for Sustainable Progress
Sustainable progress requires wisdom—especially when it comes to the relationships we choose and the boundaries we set. In this episode, we explore the biblical call to establish healthy limits that protect our spiritual, emotional, and personal well-being. Deuteronomy 22:10 uses the image of...
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Engaging in Lifelong Learning and Growth for Progress
Growth is not a moment—it’s a journey. In this episode, we explore how Scripture calls us to pursue lifelong learning as a pathway to spiritual and personal progress. Proverbs 1:5 reminds us that the wise never stop listening and seeking guidance, while Proverbs 18:15 shows the value of…
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Progress in Expectations
Progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about transformation. In this episode, we explore what it means to have realistic, faith-filled expectations as God continues His work in us. Through Philippians 1:6, we’re reminded that the good work God started will be completed. Romans 7 reveals our human...
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Harnessing the Power of Faith & Belief in Your Presence
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the transformative connection between faith, belief, and divine presence. Drawing from Matthew 17:14–16 and Mark 9:17–29, we explore the story of the desperate father who sought healing for his son—and how Jesus revealed that faith is the key to…
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Resolving Conflict & Building Bridges for Progress
Conflict is inevitable, but how we handle it determines whether we build walls or bridges. In this episode, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18:15 and learn how to approach disagreements with humility, grace, and a heart for reconciliation. Discover how honest communication, forgiveness, and...
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Sermons from New Image Church pastors.
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