New Life Church Teesside Podcast

Sunday Evening 21/06/26

What does it really mean to be “blessed”? In this message, “BLESSED: More Than A #Hashtag”, David Parry unpacks the powerful priestly blessing from Numbers 6:22–27: “The Lord bless you and keep you…”This sermon explores how God’s blessing is more than a nice phrase, social media hashtag, or closing benediction. It is a daily promise of God’s protection, grace, peace, favour, and presence over His people. Discover the deeper meaning of blessing, the power of God’s spoken word, and what it means to live under the continuous flow of God’s favour.If you need encouragement, peace, or a fresh reminder that God is for you, this message will help you understand the blessing of the Lord in a deeper way.

sunday evening 14/06/26

In this powerful sermon, “The Word of God”, Chris McMichael teaches on the life-changing power, authority, and necessity of Scripture in the life of every believer.Preaching from Genesis 1, Psalm 12, Psalm 19, Proverbs 4, and John 1, this message explains how God creates through His Word, how the Bible reveals His character, and why Christians must return to being true “people of the Book.”This sermon covers the importance of daily Bible reading, speaking God’s Word over darkness, trusting Scripture for wisdom, healing, correction, and direction, and understanding the Word of God as light, life, truth, and power.If you are hungry to grow in faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, strengthen your walk with God, and learn how to apply Scripture to everyday life, this message will encourage and challenge you.

Sunday evening 07/06/26

What if the most important test you’ll ever take isn’t at school, university, or work—but a spiritual examination before God?In this powerful sermon, David Taylor explores Paul’s challenge in 2 Corinthians 13:5: “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” Through a practical and thought-provoking journey through 1 John, this message asks the hard questions every believer must face:• Have you truly recognised your sin?• Is Jesus Christ your Saviour and Lord?• Are you walking in obedience to God?• Does sin trouble your conscience?• Do you love others as Christ commanded?• Has the world become the object of your devotion?• Is Christ genuinely at work in your life?Using relatable illustrations, biblical teaching, and a clear Gospel message, David challenges Christians to honestly assess their relationship with God before approaching the bread and wine, reminding us that salvation is not about religious performance but about Christ living within us.Whether you’re a long-time believer, a new Christian, or simply exploring the Christian faith, this sermon offers a timely reminder of the importance of repentance, discipleship, and authentic faith in Jesus Christ.Scripture References:📖 2 Corinthians 13:5📖 1 John 1–3📖 James 2:19📖 Romans 7📖 Galatians 5

The Persistent Friend - Alan Coyle What does Jesus teach about persistent prayer? In this encouraging and challenging message, Alan Coyle explores Jesus’ parable of The Persistent Friend from Luke 11:1-13, revealing how believers can grow in a deeper, more effective prayer life.Drawing from Christ’s teaching on prayer, Alan examines three key principles for receiving from God:• Pray Specifically – bringing clear and definite requests before God.• Pray with Faith – trusting God’s ability and willingness to answer.• Pray with Persistence – continuing to seek, ask, and knock without giving up.Through biblical examples, personal testimonies, and practical application, this sermon challenges Christians to move beyond vague prayers and develop a passionate, faith-filled relationship with God. Discover how persistence, expectation, and trust can transform your prayer life and deepen your walk with Christ.Scripture References:Luke 11:1-13Romans 8:26-27James 1:5-8Hebrews 11:1Luke 18:1-8

What “stones” are you carrying that are causing you to limp through life spiritually?In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Chris Parker shares a life-changing sermon about the hidden weapons of the enemy — fear, bitterness, unforgiveness, pride, anxiety, gossip, shame, loneliness, and hurt — and how the Holy Spirit wants to remove them so we can walk in freedom.Using relatable stories, biblical truth, and a moving illustration of “a stone in your shoe,” this message reminds us that Jesus came so we could have life to the full (John 10:10), not live weighed down by spiritual burdens.🕊️ In this sermon you’ll discover:• How the enemy uses distraction to weaken believers• Why unforgiveness and bitterness block intimacy with God• The true meaning and power of Pentecost• How the Holy Spirit cleans every corner of our lives• Biblical encouragement for anxiety, fear, and spiritual warfare• How to stop “limping” spiritually and walk in freedom again📖 Key Scriptures:John 10:10Galatians 5:1Isaiah 54:172 Corinthians 10:4Philippians 4:13John 16:7Whether you’re battling fear, spiritual exhaustion, emotional wounds, anxiety, or feeling distant from God, this Christian sermon will encourage you to surrender those burdens and allow the Holy Spirit to bring healing, freedom, and restoration.

What does it really cost to follow Jesus?In this powerful message, Pastor Luke Taylor explores the story of Stephen — the first Christian martyr — from Acts 6–8 as part of the “Ignition: The Church Unleashed” series. This sermon dives deep into faithful witness, persecution, courage, grace under pressure, and the unstoppable spread of the early Church.Stephen wasn’t one of the apostles. He was an ordinary believer, full of faith, grace, and the Holy Spirit, who boldly stood for Jesus even when it cost him everything. Through Stephen’s story, we see how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things, how the Gospel spreads through adversity, and why the Church cannot be stopped.This message covers:• The story of Stephen in Acts 6–8• The first martyr of the Christian Church• Persecution in the early Church• Faithfulness under pressure• Signs, wonders, and the Holy Spirit• Saul of Tarsus before becoming Paul• What it means to truly witness for Jesus• Grace, forgiveness, and courage in suffering• How God uses hardship to spread the Gospel• The unstoppable mission of the ChurchWhether you’re studying the Book of Acts, looking for a biblical teaching on persecution and discipleship, or wanting encouragement to stand firm in your faith, this sermon will challenge and inspire you.

Sunday Evening 10/05/26

The Growing Church | Pastor Cliff HendersonWhat causes a church to truly grow? In this powerful message from Acts 6, Pastor Cliff Henderson explores the blueprint of the early church and reveals the biblical principles behind spiritual growth, revival, discipleship, and church expansion.Through the story of the early believers in Jerusalem, this sermon unpacks how prayer, the Holy Spirit, servant leadership, evangelism, repentance, fellowship, and commitment to God’s Word created a thriving, Spirit-filled church that impacted an entire generation.If you’re hungry for revival, deeper faith, church growth, or a fresh fire for Jesus Christ, this message will challenge and encourage you to become part of what God wants to do through His Church today.

What happens when the world tells you to stay silent about Jesus?In this powerful message, Luke Taylor unpacks Acts 5:17–32, exploring the bold obedience of the apostles who refused to stop preaching the name of Jesus—even under threat, arrest, and persecution. As the early church grows through signs, wonders, and miracles, opposition rises—but so does unwavering faith.This sermon challenges us with a crucial question:👉 Are we still speaking the name of Jesus when it costs us something?Discover the difference between true obedience and performance, and why the message of Jesus—not just “church” or “community”—is what transforms lives. This teaching will encourage you to stand firm in your faith, speak truth with clarity, and live as a faithful witness in your everyday life.📖 Key Topics Covered:- Acts 5 explained (Apostles arrested & miraculous prison escape)- Obeying God rather than man- The power and exclusivity of the name of Jesus- Why the gospel still causes resistance today- Faith vs fear: speaking Jesus in everyday life- Avoiding silence and performance in your witness- What it means to carry the true message of the gospel

Sunday evening message 26/04/26

What happens when appearance replaces authenticity in the church? In this powerful and sobering message, David Parry unpacks the shocking account of Ananias and Sapphira from Book of Acts chapter 5, revealing the danger of spiritual deception, hypocrisy, and hidden sin.Part of the Ignition: The Church Unleashed series, this sermon explores how God desires a holy, authentic church—one marked not by image, but by truth, integrity, and the fear of the Lord.💡 In this message, you’ll discover:- The real meaning behind the story of Ananias and Sapphira- How Satan uses deception and lies to influence believers- Why integrity matters more than outward appearance- The role of the Holy Spirit in exposing truth- What a powerful, Spirit-filled church truly looks like today- How to overcome hypocrisy and live in spiritual authenticityThis teaching challenges modern Christianity to move beyond surface-level faith and step into genuine transformation, holiness, and revival.🙏 Be encouraged, challenged, and transformed as you pursue a deeper walk with God rooted in truth.