Newlife Church, Toronto
74 Wellesley Street W. M5S 1C4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Circumcision is a topic you rarely hear explained. We loot at it's meaning, significance and practical insights. When we see how neatly the Old and New Testaments connect together on this issue, it brings such clarity, not only to understanding the Bible, but also our own identity. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2022-01-30 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_circumcision

The first time I preached in the church I grew up in, (Spring Road, Southampton) I was in my 20's and it took a lot of courage. This was the message (preached to myself as well!) which I gave again yesterday: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.... Joshua 1:9 This is an incredible promise, but can we take it personally? If we understand the context, the meaning, and our part in it, the answer is yes! What an encouragement! Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2022-01-23 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_joshua_courage

Life can bring discouragements, and Satan loves to pull us away from God. In this extraordinary story from the book of Ezra that is exactly what happened. But what is so encouraging for us is the surprising way that God turned defeat into victory. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2022-01-02 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_defeat_to_victory

There is a golden thread that runs through the Bible from the beginning of Genesis to the end of Revelation. It is the story of the battle between the Serpent and the line of the promised Saviour, full of drama and climaxes in total victory. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-12-26 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_golden_thread

With all the sentimental caricatures of the birth of Jesus, it's good to focus on what really happened and why. Even most Christians don't truly understand why he had to be a human. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-12-19 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/jesus_birth_luke

When you see what Jesus is really claiming here, it's both shocking and motivating. An incredible parable that is often misunderstood. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-12-05 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_parable_camel

God sometimes uses the language of a mother to describe how he relates to us. There are beautiful scriptures where he tells us how he sees us, hears our cry and deeply cares for us, using mother imagery. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-05-09 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/god_mother_language

Quite often, when people start reading the Old Testament. they hit roadblocks such as obscure language, stories that seem to condone violence or abuse, and moose strange or problematic laws, for example regarding women. All of these roadblocks can be shifted, and we do at least some shifting here: Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-05-02 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_roadblocks

Monthly prayer meeting for the whole church Join us as we come together into our Father's presence We'll also be praying for one another's personal needs.

Understanding God's compassion is vital for living an authentic Christian life. It shines most brightly in the N.T. in Jesus, but there are some remarkable stories in the Old, demonstrating that God does not change. Many of us have trouble receiving this compassion and grace, which makes it hard for us to show it to others, and to experience joy ourselves. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-04-18 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_compassion

Many people feel that the Old Testament God wanted to be feared but there's a different God in the New who has banished fear The solution to this problem is very rarely understood, even by Christians, and extremely important. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-04-11 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_fear_god

Archaeology shows us that Bible history and world history are the same. We don't need evidence from archaeology to prove to us that God is real but it can be a ...great encouragement to see where things match up. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-02-21 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_anne_archeology-1 See more

All our problems as Christians, come down to the fact that although we are a New Creation, we are still living in the Old. Answering this problem leads to true victory Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-02-14 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_new_creation-3

When we see how the images of Eden in the Bible all hang together in a beautiful way, it brings us so much hope and leads us towards victory. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-01-31 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_new_creation-2

If we can grasp the big picture of God's plan for humanity, it will not only help us understand the Bible, but hugely empower and energize us for the Christian life. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-01-24 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_new_creation-1

There's a fresh start for humanity with Abraham and Sarah, a new Adam and Eve but with a very different requirement. Instead of law, they are under faith, with the requirement of simply trusting that he will be with them. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2021-01-03 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_with_you

If God has given you his own beloved Son, Jesus, then will he withhold anything from you? In Romans 8 Paul gives us some of the most encouraging words in the Bible Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2020-12-27 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/gift_of_everything

"Even when you are old, I will take care of you, even when you have grey hair, I will carry you. I made you and I will support you; I will carry you and rescue you." (Is 46:3-4) Watch the video from Sunday:... Video: http://nlife.ca/video/god_who_carries_us Audio: http://cli.re/6Vy9R5 See more

Why did the disciples get so excited when Jesus opened up the meaning of the Old Testament to them? If you learn about types and shadows and you will see! Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2020-11-15 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_types

David Campbell: True victory ultimately comes in the place of human weakness. It was not at Mount Carmel, when Elijah was at his strongest, but at Mount Sinai, when he was at his weakest, that the purposes of God were released on earth. Audio: http://feeds.nlife.ca/speakers Video: http://nlife.ca/video/davidc-elijah

It is so important to grasp the Big Story of the Old Testament so as to make sense of the hundreds of small stories. Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2020-11-01 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_big_story

This photo, taken at Rattray Conservation area in Mississauga, speaks of the beauty of God's creation. It is very interesting to look at how the rest of the Bible reflects on, and adds to, the event. How are WE to respond to the creation? Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2020-10-25 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/OT_creation

This is one of the best known Bible stories, but usually it is taught as an "inspirational tale" of how you should be like David. But if you really examine the context, that is not the point at all! Watch the video of Sunday's sermon: Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2020-09-20 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/goliath_david

Are these verses in Proverbs there to hold up some incredibly high standards for what women should attain, or men should look for in a wife? When we look at the context we find something very interesting! Audio: http://nlife.ca/pod.html#2020-09-13 Video: http://nlife.ca/video/anne_proverbs-31