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Sermon Podcast
by New Life EFC - Hastings, MN
Listen to recent sermons, training courses, teaching events, and archive messages from New Life Evangelical Free Church in Hastings, Minnesota.
Episodes
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Renewing a Kingdom Focus (Romans 14:1-23)
Romans 14 is extremely practical. The Church is a primary means by which a Christian is sanctified by the Lord. Pastor Brent offers insights into this chapter: “One Command (v. 1)”; Two Errors (vv. 2-21”); “Three Bits of Wisdom (vv. 22-23)”. The Bible is the self-revelation of God through human...
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Renewing Discipleship (Romans 13:8-14)
One advantage of living and worshipping in a smaller town is the more natural (yet intentional and purposeful) connection among churches and the departments of police, fire and sheriff, so Pastor Brent opens with an anecdote about a recent First Responders’ Appreciation lunch hosted by Calvary...
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Renewing Civic Engagement (Romans 13:1-7)
Pastor Brent comments on research that exhaustion is one of the most common health complaints nationwide. Much of this can be attributed to anger, even contempt, surrounding political divisiveness. If one views politics as a savior, then it is an idol. By contrast, Pastor Brent brings us biblical...
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Renewing Relationships (Romans 12:9-21)
After an opening film illustration about rejoicing with those who rejoice as dramatized in the 1993 sports film Rudy, Pastor Paul overviews about two dozen exhortations in the last 13 verses of Romans 12: “Love Authentically” (vv. 9-13); “Bless Unconditionally” (vv. 14-16); “Overcome Continually”...
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Renewing the Body of Christ (Romans 12:3-8)
Continuing in Romans 12, Pastor Brent opens with a quote commenting on the complex systems within a physical human body. This scientific perspective of “one body with many members” leads into his main points on the middle part of this chapter: “Proper Perspective on Ourselves” (v. 3); “Proper...
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Gospel Renewal (Romans 12:1-2)
We’re back for the final section in our year-long sermon series in the beloved Book of Romans! Pastor Brent begins by reviewing the structure of this theological masterpiece by the Apostle Paul: chs. 1-4 reveals our sin and God’s righteousness; chs. 5-8 transforms us into a new humanity; chs.…
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A New Heaven and a New Earth (Revelation 21:1-22:5)
In this final sermon in our summer series and the second week directly addressing eternity, Pastor Brent opens with a question: “As a Christian, what are you saved for?” Yes, we’re saved FROM sin, self, Satan, and the corruption of the world, but we’re saved FOR Heaven and God! Our ultimate…
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Heaven and Hell (Luke 16:19-31)
Pastor Brent wraps up our summer series “What Does the Bible Say?” with two messages on eternity. In Jesus’ graphic parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16, he exposits “One Fate” (v. 22); “Two Outcomes” (vv. 19-23); and “Three Demands” (vv. 24-31). We all come to the same earthly fate,...
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Discerning False Teaching (1 John 4:1-6)
Terry Szymanski from our Elder Team returns to preach on one of his favorite Christian disciplines, apologetics. His introduction covers several humorous illustrations designed to encourage critical thinking skills and discernment: a series of AI-modified photos of himself ranging from the…
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Government and Politics (Luke 20:20-26)
Pastor Brent previews our final three Sundays in our summer series, “What Does the Bible Say?” Although he didn’t plan it, today’s message lands just two days before the primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin! Two mistakes Christians make regarding political involvement range from total…
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Biblical Justice (Matthew 12:1-21)
The word “justice” is mentioned 400 times in the O.T. alone. Justice starts with knowing the heart of God (see Micah 6:8). In contrasting modern-day social justice with the Bible’s teaching, Pastor Brent opens Matt. 12:1-21 emphasizes “The Desire for Justice” (vv. 1-8); “The Heart of Justice”…
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Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-20)
We’re more than halfway through our summer sermon series, “What Does the Bible Say?”, and Pastor Brent’s message refutes the materialism and humanism so rampant in our culture. Accepting the spiritual realm is to live in reality, and we as Christians currently live in enemy-occupied territory....
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Embodiment and Resurrection Bodies (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)
Pastor Brent is back from vacation with anecdotes about his family’s costumed appearance in an Independence Day Parade and his two recent injuries which set the stage for his sermon. After quoting theologian Gregg Allison from his book Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World, Pastor...
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Spiritual Gifts in the Church (1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
Scott McCall of our Elder Team preaches out of 1 Cor. 12 in this 6th message of our summer series, “What Does the Bible Say?” After an opening illustration about the true story of Band of Brothers (book and miniseries) and the men of Easy Company unified with diverse gifts of skill yet with a...
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The Great Commission: Authority to Disciple with Jesus (Matthew 28:16-20)
Pastor Paul opens this Independence Day Weekend sermon by sharing his love of country, admonishing listeners to cherish and defend our nation’s ideals while “longing for a better country—a heavenly one” (Heb. 11:15). Apply America’s Freedom of Religion by making disciples for Jesus Christ! He…
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Are We In The End Times? (Matthew 24:1-51)
Week 4 of “What Does the Bible Say?” focuses on eschatology. Using an opening analogy of the unknown timing of earthquakes, Pastor Brent encourages the congregation that despite the unknown timing of the definitive “last day,” God’s people will be faithful to the end! He then outlines Matthew 24:...
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The Church (1 Peter 2:4-10)
It’s part 3 in our 13-week summer sermon series, “What Does the Bible Say?”. After an opening example of childhood building sets and the necessity of a good cornerstone, Pastor Brent preaches a “1-2-3” sermon about the Church in 1 Peter 2: “One Cornerstone” (vv. 4-6); “Two Responses” (vv. 7-8)…
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Stewardship and Vocation (Genesis 2)
In our second week of our summer series “What Does the Bible Say?”, Ernest Stellingwerff from our Elder Team brings us a message from Genesis 2 with four key words from the whole counsel of God: “Creation: You Were Created to Work”; “Fall: The Curse Affected Our Job Description”; “Redemption: The...
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In His Image: Male and Female (Genesis 1:26-31)
Taking a break before Romans 12-16 this fall, Pastor Brent kicks off a topical summer sermon series entitled “What Does the Bible Say?” This week focuses on Genesis 1: “God is Creator”; “Humanity as Image Bearers” (not an ability, but the gift to be living representatives of God); “Effects of…
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Mercy For Sinners (Romans 11:25-36)
Concluding Romans 11 before a topical summer series, Pastor Brent opens with an example of an elaborate mystery devised in 1861 to thwart an assassination attempt on newly elected President Lincoln. The word “mystery” is used 28 times in the NT (21 by Paul) meaning “unclear things become clear.”…
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God's Kindness to the Ingrafted Branches (Romans 11:11-24)
Continuing our three-part series in Romans 11, Pastor Paul opens by tying in Pentecost Sunday with Christianity’s roots in Judaism. He uses an illustration from the art and science of tree grafting to reflect the spiritual truths of this chapter: “Gentile Salvation Should Lead to Jewish…
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A Remnant Chosen By Grace (Romans 11:1-10)
The word “remnant” occurs 60 times in the Bible. In mid-20th century Germany, Hitler expelled Christians from “The Reich Church” but pastors such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer helped to keep true Christianity alive, and today Germany has a flourishing movement of Evangelical churches. In this first of...
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Salvation Only Through Christ (Romans 9:30-10:21)
We’ve come to the great Chapter 10 in the great book of Romans. Whereas the theme of Ch. 9 is God’s sovereignty in salvation, the theme of Ch. 10 is the call to trust in Jesus. Pastor Brent unfolds this by explaining “What Do We Receive?” (9:30-10:4); “How Do We Receive It?” (10:5-10); and “Who…
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God's Sovereignty In Election (Romans 9:1-29)
Pastor Brent tackles one of the most challenging chapters in the Bible, Romans 9. He directly faces an age-old question: “Why doesn’t God save everyone?” The Apostle Paul himself expressed his anguish and sorrow for unbelievers among his fellow kinsmen according to the flesh (vv. 2-5). Pastor…
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Who Can Be Against Us? (Romans 8:31-39
Pastor Brent opens with a timely thank-you to the dozens who showed up for our April 25 Work Day and a save-the-date for a May 17 Groundbreaking Ceremony in advance of our new classroom wing construction. In this 4th and final sermon on Romans 8 in our year-long series in this Pauline…
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The Spirit's Intercession (Romans 8:26-30)
Pastor Brent opens with a praise and call to prayer for our growing Youth Group, many of whom attended District Blitz in Duluth. He then dives into another passage in our walk through Rom. 8, encouraging the church that “You Are Not Alone” (vv. 26-27); “Your Life Has a Purpose” (vv. 28-29); and...
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Creation is Groaning (Romans 8:18-25)
Pastor Paul continues our series in Rom. 8 with a six-month update on his increase in groaning—and joy—since being commissioned as associate pastor. After an opening illustration of creation groaning from the true-story film “Only the Brave” (2017), Pastor Paul outlines this passage as “Suffering...
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The Savior Who Fulfills The Promise (Luke 24:1-35)
In this Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Brent unfolds Luke 24 and the initial events occurring after Jesus rose from the dead—“Seeing is Believing: Part 1” (vv. 1-12) and “Seeing is Believing: Part 2” (vv. 13-35). A key to both parts of this long account is that the words of Jesus brought...
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Flesh vs. Spirit (Romans 8:1-17)
After services were cancelled on 3/15/26 due to a March blizzard, Pastor Brent kicks off Holy Week with Rom. 8 and a glimpse into the life of the late Herb Brooks, legendary coach of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team. Underlying Brooks’ coaching success was a desire to prove something...
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Another Law at Work Within Me (Romans 7:7-25)
Pastor Brent continues our year-long series in Romans with an opening illustration from the late Christian apologist G.K. Chesterton. When asked to write an editorial answering the age-old question, “What is wrong with the world?”, Chesterton answered the conundrum with two words: “I am.” With…
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The New Way of the Spirit (Romas 7:1-6)
Pastor Brent opens his sermon with a rare supplementary announcement sharing the good news of our Building Project’s recent approval by the Cottage Grove City Council! Our architect even witnessed to the assembly, saying that approving a restaurant is good, but approving a church project helps to...
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Earning or Gift? (Romans 6:15-23)
Pastor Brent continues in Romans 6 culminating in one of the most well-known gospel verses in all of Scripture. He outlines “Two Masters” (vv. 15-18); “Two Trajectories” (vv. 19-22); and “Two Approaches” (v. 23). Outside of Christ, we are all captive to sin; in Christ, we obey from the heart....
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Buried and Risen With Christ (Romans 5:20-6:14)
Pastor Brent begins by reviewing where we’ve been and previewing where we’re going in the book of Romans. We need a power from the outside to save us, and Christianity is about following the Person of Christ, not a set of ideas. This passage shows us the “True Function of the Law” (5:20-21)…
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The Second Adam (Romans 5:12-19)
As a gift to our church amidst his first year of retirement after four decades of ministry as a local church pastor, Reach Global director, and president of the EFCA and then TEDS, Kevin Kompelien brings us this message from Rom. 5:12-19. With affection for New Life EFC for loving his son and his...
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While We Were Still Sinners (Romans 5:6-11)
“The gospel is received, not achieved.” After an opening illustration from the great Reformer Martin Luther and his desperate need for the assurance of his salvation in Christ, Pastor Brent presents a “3-2-1” outline for his sermon on Rom. 5:6-11: “Three Types of People” (vv. 6-8); “Two Reasons…
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Hope in the Midst of Suffering (Romans 5:1-5)
Pastor Brent brings us many encouraging truths from this precious passage in God’s holy Word in the beloved book of Romans. In addition to the rarity of him sharing two film illustrations (“Apollo 13” and “It’s a Wonderful Life”), Pastor Brent shares three reasons why the gospel is good news:...
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The True Offspring of Abraham (Romans 4:13-25)
The Book of Romans continues as our primary sermon series in 2026, and Pastor Brent finishes ch. 4 today. After an opening illustration from the ministry of 20th century British preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Pastor Brent preaches “Trust in God’s Promise” (vv. 13-17) and “Hope in God’s Power”…
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Abraham - The Man of Faith (Romans 4:1-12)
Pastor Brent returns to our Romans series after our hiatus for Advent and the holidays. He begins by once again honoring the life and recent passing of long-time Hastings pastor and chaplain Jim Bzoskie, whose recent funeral featured many public officials testifying to Pastor Jim’s influence on...
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Rejoice Prayerfully in the God of Peace (Philippians 4:4-9)
Pastor Paul rings in the New Year with a stand-alone message about Christ-centered attitudes and disciplines even in the midst of suffering. These six verses from Phil. 4 offer timeless wisdom for followers of Christ: “Rejoice Always in the Lord Our God” (vv. 4-5); “Pray Expecting God’s Peace and...
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Finding Faith in the Midst of Doubt (Matthew 11:1-15)
Elder Team member Terry Szymanski is back in the pulpit for the third time in 2025 to bring us a topical sermon about struggles with doubt among the people of God. After sharing precious and personal good news about the recent birth of his first granddaughter, Terry centers his message on John…
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God's Plan for a King (Ruth 4:13-22)
Pastor Brent brings us his final Advent sermon in the book of Ruth. This precious OT book features Boaz as a type of Christ; Ruth as representative of Gentiles being graciously brought into the family of God; and the genealogy of King David which foreshadows the genealogy of Jesus Christ (see…
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Costly Redemption (Ruth 3:1-4:12)
On this third Sunday of Advent, Pastor Brent brings his fourth sermon in the book of Ruth. By way of introduction, Pastor Brent reminds us that the purpose of giving gifts is relational, costly, and caring on the part of the giver—all ultimately reflecting Jesus’ sacrificial love in redeeming us....
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Grace in the Pain (Ruth 2:1-23)
Pastor Brent brings us the third of five Advent sermons in the book of Ruth. He opens with an illustration of the life of Susanna Wesley, who through may hardships and trials committed herself to daily Bible reading, prayer and journaling and raised two giants of the Christian faith, John and...
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Faithfulness in Pain (Ruth 1:6-22)
We continue our Advent series in Ruth. Pastor Brent’s opening illustration focuses on a family from within our congregation, the Killams, who are faithfully enduring painful trials. This leads into Ruth 1:6-22, where the word “return” is repeated 12 times, reflected in this sermon’s outline:...
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Hope in Tragedy (Ruth 1:1-5)
On this pre-Thanksgiving Sunday, Pastor Brent begins our 2025 Advent sermon series in the book of Ruth. Key theological themes in Ruth include Suffering and Pain; Trust and Commitment; Redemption and Restoration; and Unworthy and Worthy. In this opening passage, Pastor Brent sets the stage with...
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Righteousness Given Through Faith (Romans 3:21-31)
It’s time for some good news! After investing seven weeks focusing on the bad news of human sin in Rom. 1:18-3:20, Pastor Brent shifts gears to the glorious GOOD NEWS—the gospel—in Rom. 3:21-31. This foundational passage for the Christian faith defines “Righteousness Given” (vv. 21-26) and...
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No One is Declared Righteous By Works (Romans 3:9-20)
Pastor Paul tackles the last in a series of “bad news” passages which began with Romans 1:18 and continues through 3:9-20. We are all sinners, whether unrighteous or self-righteous. The hard truth in this text is that we are all under “The Power of Sin” (v. 9); we all experience “The…
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God is Faithful and Just (Romans 3:1-8)
Pastor Brent opens this week’s sermon by quoting Matt. 5:17-20. This sets the stage for his examination of Rom. 3:1-8: “Is God’s Promise of Salvation Conditional or Unconditional?” (vv. 1-4); “How is This Fair?” (vv. 5-6); and “Why Does It Matter How I Live?” (vv. 7-8). The gospel destroys both...
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God Looks at the Heart (Romans 2:17-29)
Rounding out our 3rd week in Rom. 2, Pastor Brent opens with Matt. 23:25-28 and a convicting illustration that salvation precedes true moral and behavioral change. He then preaches on “Self-Righteousness of Moralism” (vv. 17-24); “Self-Deception of Moralism” (vv. 25-27); and “Solution to…
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Divine Justice (Romans 2:5-16)
Pastor Brent continues in “The Glorious Gospel,” our year-long sermon series in the Book of Romans. Ch. 2 continues unfolding the bad news—and the good news—of the judgment of God. After Pastor Brent sets up this passage with v. 5, we see “Criteria for Judgment” (vv. 6 -11); “Conditions for...
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