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New Life Fellowship NYC
by New Life Fellowship Church
An archive of Sunday messages and more from New Life Fellowship Church in Elmhurst (Queens), NY. New Life Fellowship is a multiracial community deeply transforming lives through Jesus for the sake of the world. Visit us on the web at newlife.nyc (https://newlife.nyc/)
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Healthy Conflict | The Connected Community | Pastor Rich Villodas
We continue our The Connected Community series by exploring one of the Bible’s most important stories about navigating conflict. In Galatians 2, we see how conflict can arise even within the church around matters of faith, relationships, and belonging. Together, we’ll discover how to navigate...
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Learning from the Trinity | The Connected Community | Pastor Rich Villodas
As we continue our new series, The Connected Community, we explore why the Trinity matters for our life with God and our lives together. We’ll discover how the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit shapes the way we understand and live in community with one another. Take some time...
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Good Samaritans in Queens | CDC Sunday | Pastor Rich Villodas
Today, we’ll turn our hearts toward our local call to be on mission. Through the story of the Good Samaritan, we’ll consider what it means to truly see our neighbors, draw near with compassion, and respond to the needs around us. We’ll also celebrate the good work happening through New Life...
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Can You Imagine? | NextGen Sunday | Pastor Matt Manno
Every year, we set aside a Sunday to reflect on how we are called to love, serve, and pass down the faith to the next generation. It’s a key Sunday in the life of our church family. For this special NextGen Sunday, we take a break from our Connected Community series to explore what Samuel and Eli...
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Vision Sunday | The Connected Community | Pastor Rich Villodas
This Vision Sunday message invites us to remember who we are as followers of Jesus, reflect on our calling, and look ahead to the year God has placed before us. We’re also kicking off our new series, The Connected Community, where we will explore a biblical vision for being deeply connected to…
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Without Hinderance | Book of Acts | Pastor Rich Villodas
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...
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A Spacious Place | Sabbatical Reflections | Pastor Rich Villodas
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...
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Hope: Facing the Fear of Death | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla
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:...
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When Jesus Interrupts Our Story | Book of Acts | Pastor Andre Grey
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
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…
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My Only Aim | The Book of Acts | Pastor Matt Manno
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
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…
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Engaging Culture with Godly Wisdom | Book of Acts | Pastor Domenic Ruso
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...
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Look to the Liberator | Book of Acts | Pastor Shauna Rushing
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...
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The Gospel of Grace | Book of Acts | Pastor Andre Grey
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...
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The Spirit on Mission | Book of Acts | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk
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,...
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Nothing Stops God | Book of Acts | Pastor Jason Gaboury
God is at work, even when we cannot see the whole story. In Acts 12, we encounter a Lord whose purposes prevail and whose word continues to spread. This message continues our series through the book of Acts. Let's discover how God invites us to respond with trust, worship, and a renewed…
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God's Power Sets People Free | Book of Acts | Danielle Strickland
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...
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Realizing the Body of Christ | Book of Acts | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk
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...
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Loosen Your Grip | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla
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....
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Power to be Witnesses | Book of Acts | Pastor Sherin Swift
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...
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The Meaning of Jesus | Standalone Sunday Message | Pastor Drew Hyun
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
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Courage Under Challenge | Book of Acts | Pastor Shauna Rushing
What does it mean to stand firm in faith when following Jesus brings opposition and adversity? This message reexamines the courage of the early church in Acts as a present-day call to bold and Spirit-filled living. We will be invited to move from admiring their courage to embracing a faith that...
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His Name | Book of Acts | Pastor Jason Gaboury
What does it mean to have faith in Jesus’ name, not as a formula, but as active trust in his power? This message reexamines a familiar miracle as a present-day sign. We will be invited to move from observing the story to living it, embracing a faith that restores and transforms now. Scripture...
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The Community We All Need | Book of Acts | Pastor Rich Villodas
This message continues our journey through the book of Acts, where the first followers of Jesus experienced remarkable depth and growth as they embraced a new way of life. Together, we explore four practices God uses to shape us—practices that lead us into the kind of authentic, life-giving...
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Filling of the Holy Spirit | Book of Acts | Pastor Redd Sevilla
As we continue our journey through the Book of Acts, we turn to Acts 2 to explore the filling of the Holy Spirit. Together, we discover why this gift is vital for every believer and how Jesus empowers His people through the Spirit for bold, Spirit-led mission. Scripture Referenced: Acts 2:1-13
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The Mission of Jesus Continues | Book of Acts | Pastor Rich Villodas
This message is Part 1 of our new sermon series on the Book of Acts that will take us through the summer. As a companion to our series on Mark, Acts shows us how Jesus invites ordinary people to carry on His mission and live out what He began. Scripture Referenced: Acts 1
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After | Standalone Sunday Message | Pastor Matt Manno
Easter is powerful—but what happens the day after, when life quietly returns to normal? This message explores the disciples' journey on the road to Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke, examining how Jesus Christ reveals himself not only in the miraculous but also in the quiet, everyday moments we often...
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Easter Sunday | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and remember that the story doesn’t end where it seems. What looked like the end was only the beginning. We wrap up our six-month journey through the Gospel of Mark with a message on three powerful lessons Easter teaches us about life with God. Scripture...
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Good Friday 2026
Good Friday 2026 at New Life Fellowship
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The Gospel of Mark - Palm Sunday | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
At the beginning of Holy Week, we journey with Jesus from the joy-filled procession of Palm Sunday, through the sorrow of the Cross, and ultimately to the victory of the resurrection. This message reflects on Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem—riding on a humble donkey while the crowds waved palm...
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The Servant King | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
This message continues our journey through the Gospel of Mark. As we approach Good Friday and Easter, we turn our attention to Jesus's teaching on what it means to live as His servants in the world. In Mark, we meet the Servant King, who shows us that true greatness is found not in power, but in...
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The Transfiguration of Jesus | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
This message explores one of the most significant events in Jesus’ journey to the cross. In the transfiguration, Jesus reveals his true identity and glory. This powerful moment was meant to strengthen and assure the Church, reminding us who Christ truly is—especially in times of hardship and...
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The Cost of Following | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Sherin Swift
As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, we encounter Jesus’ challenging words about the true cost of following him. In this passage, Jesus calls his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him—a Messiah whose power is revealed not through domination, but…
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The Concerns of God | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
This second week of Lent, we continued our series through the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Peter’s pivotal confession in Mark 8 and the intense conversation that followed. We learn what it means to follow Jesus with the concerns of God in mind rather than our own. Scripture Referenced: Mark 8:27-33
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Hands & Hearts | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark during this Lenten season, we reflect on Jesus’ powerful teaching about what truly makes a person right with God. In a world focused on outward actions and appearances, Jesus directs our attention inward and toward the condition of our hands…
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Ash Wednesday 2026
Ash Wednesday 2026 at New Life Fellowship
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Watching Where Jesus Walks | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Helen Kim Nowalk
We continue our Gospel of Mark series by discovering how our perspective shapes the way we interpret life’s challenges. As the winds rise and the exhausted disciples struggle forward, Jesus meets them with a powerful invitation to see through the eyes of faith, an invitation that still calls to…
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Faith that Gets Jesus’s Attention | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark with a powerful, multilayered story of two people urgently seeking Jesus’s help. As their stories intertwine, we’ll discover the kind of faith that truly gets Jesus’s attention—and what that means for our own walk with Him. Scripture Referenced:...
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You’re Ready | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Jason Gaboury
Jesus invites all of his followers to participate in his ministry. We continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, as we reflect on what it means to be ready, get ready, and stay ready as we join Jesus in his work in our lives. Scripture Referenced: Mark 6:7-13
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Lessons from the Mustard Seed | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
This message explores one of the most powerful metaphors of the Kingdom of God—the mustard seed. Through Jesus’s teachings on this tiny seed, we’ll discover how God works in mighty ways in our lives, often starting in the smallest and most unexpected places. Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:30-32
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The Surprising Presence of Jesus in the Storm | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark by sitting with one of the most familiar and beloved stories in the Gospels. In it, we are invited to consider the storms we face in our own lives, personally, relationally, and as a community. Through this passage, we are gently reminded of the...
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A Fruitful Life | Gospel of Mark | Pastor Rich Villodas
On this first Sunday of 2026, we continue our Gospel of Mark Series by turning to a passage of Scripture that helps us lay a strong foundation for a fruitful spiritual year. Together, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and reflect on what the four soils reveal about our hearts and our lives…
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An archive of Sunday messages and more from New Life Fellowship Church in Elmhurst (Queens), NY. New Life Fellowship is a multiracial community deeply transforming lives through Jesus for the sake of the world. Visit us on the web at newlife.nyc (https://newlife.nyc/)
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