New Life Church
This podcast features sermons from New Life Church located in Morton, Illinois. The messages are delivered by the church's pastors and cover a variety of biblical topics. It is intended for members of the congregation and others interested in Christian teachings.
Episodes
Digging Deeper: Work & Rest - The Design of Work
Jessica and Brian discuss our new series, Work & Rest, and explore the starting place for our work: it's intended design. What we experience with work is not always what it is meant to be. They reflect on the message and stir our imagination to see our work differently.
Work & Rest: Work's Intended Design
Pastor Brian speaks to us about how God designed our work to be good.
Digging Deeper: Wilderness - Remember (and Reflections)
Brian is joined by several of our staff members! Jess, Lisa, and Stacy all join for a reflective conversation of our Wilderness series and what God has done through it. It is encouraging to remember what God has done and been doing.
Wilderness: Remember
Pastor Brian speaks to us on Remembering God's faithfulness we're in the wilderness.
Digging Deeper: Wilderness - Promised Rest
Brian and Jess talk about Sunday's message on the Promised Land, Hebrews 3-4, and promised rest. We see how hope informs our wilderness journeys and allows us to persevere through the challenges we face. How will we ever endure Cody's absence?!
Wilderness: Promised Rest
Pastor Brian speaks to us about how Jesus brings us true rest.
Digging Deeper: Wilderness - Unwavering Blessing
Brian and Jess explore Sunday's message on Numbers 22-24 about how we don't see all that God is doing and we can trust him in it. Probably the best podcast we've ever done. And Cody's not here. We wonder if those two things are related...
Wilderness: Unwavering Blessing
Pastor Brian speaks to us on how God is faithful even when we cannot see what he is doing.
Digging Deeper: Wilderness - Life in the Wilderness
While Cody is on Sabbatical, we can finally have a good conversation. Just kidding! Brian is joined by Jess as they discuss this week's message on Numbers 21. We explore how the gospel permeates this story and how it helps us live in light of the gospel. Even though it's all about snakes...
Wilderness: Life in the Wilderness
Pastor Brian Wilmarth explores how the wilderness reveals our hearts and our need for God’s rescue. Through the bronze serpent, we see that life in the wilderness comes through death—and ultimately through Jesus’ death on the cross.
Digging Deeper: Wilderness- Grace and truth in the Wilderness.
In this episode, Brian and Cody dive into one of the most puzzling narratives in the book of Numbers: Moses striking the rock instead of speaking to it, and the surprising, severe consequence that followed. While it sounds like an obscure ancient history lesson about water in the desert, they break down why this strange story is actually a mirror for our own daily frustrations, burnout, and moment
Wilderness: Grace and Truth in the Wilderness
In this sermon from Pastor Brian Wilmarth, we discover how, despite our failures to represent God faithfully, His grace and truth enable us to represent Him through trusting Him rather than relying on ourselves.
Digging Deeper: Wilderness - Perspective
Brian reflects on Sunday's message message from Numbers 13-14. What's our perspective? How do we understand the obstacles we face in life?
Wilderness: Perspective
Kirk Bode speaks on how we need to face obstacles with faith and not fear.
Digging Deeper - Wilderness: Provision in the Wilderness
Couple of days behind on this, but you know what they say: better late than never! Buckle up and focus in as Brian and Cody dive into depths you've never heard or seen, surfacing questions and answers about God's provision through both the biblical wilderness and our modern cultural landscape.
Wilderness: Provision in the Wilderness
Pastor Brian speaks on how God provides us with what we need
Digging Deeper: Wilderness- Questions in the Wilderness
Another great episode of digging deeper!
Wilderness: Questions in the Wilderness
Pastor Brian speaks to us on Trusting God's presence before experiencing His promises.
Digging Deeper - Wilderness: Formed in the In-Between
Seasons of transition and hardship can feel like a dry and difficult landscape to walk through. In this episode, Brian and Cody kick off our brand-new series, "Wilderness." Together, they dive into why certain seasons of life challenge us so deeply, why the "wilderness" can feel like such a heavy space, and how we aren't meant to face it alone. Tune in as we explore how God's presence and the stre
Wilderness: Formed in the In-Between
Pastor Brian speaks to us on how Jesus transforms our wilderness experience.
Digging Deeper Summer Set
Brian and Cody join forces once again and talk Sundays outdoor service.
Reconciled: Onesimus
Pastor Brian Wilmarth explores the book of Philemon to reveal how the gospel transforms our hearts, gives us a new identity in Christ, and reshapes the way we see and love others through reconciliation and hospitality.
Digging Deeper: Reconciled - Philemon
Brian talk through week 2 of our Reconciled series in Philemon and the power of forgiveness.
Reconciled: Philemon
Kirk Bode preaches from Philemon how the gospel changes how we see and treat people by leading us to forgiveness and reconciliation. True forgiveness is more than an action—it is a heart transformed by the gospel.
Digging Deeper - Reconciled : Paul
Cody navigates the complexities of modern life and advocacy through the lens of the gospel, exploring how true reconciliation is found in Christ.
Reconciled: Paul
Kirk Bode speaks to us on how we are to be like Paul and we are to participate in Jesus' work of advocacy and reconciliation.
Digging Deeper: Abraham - Trust Above All
Brian and Cody talk the final message in series.
Abraham: Trust Above All
Pastor Brian speaks to us about how Faith is a journey of growing trust in God above all else.
Abraham: Faith in the Tension
In this sermon, Pastor Brian Wilmarth examines Genesis 18–19, revealing how Abraham's story points to Jesus as our true intercessor and teaches that faith is the way forward through justice and mercy.
Digging Deeper: Abraham: Faith in the Waiting
In this episode, we explore Chapter 16 and the life of Abraham, a story marked by waiting, uncertainty, and profound trust. What does it mean to surrender when suffering feels endless? Through Abraham's journey, we examine how faith is often forged not in comfort, but in seasons of struggle. Join us as we discuss the courage to let go of control, trust God's promises, and find purpose even in the
Abraham: Faith in the Waiting
Pastor Brian speaks to on how Faith is surrendering to God.
Digging Deeper: Proclaim - Sharing Your Story
In this episode, we explore the powerful message of John 5 and what it means to experience healing, transformation, and new life in Christ. We also celebrate several baptisms as individuals publicly share their faith journeys and testimonies. Join us as we reflect on God's grace, the importance of sharing your story, and the life-changing impact of following Jesus.
Proclaim: Sharing Your Story
Join Pastor Brian Wilmarth as he explores John 9 and reminds us that God uses ordinary people, transformed lives, and simple testimonies to proclaim the hope of Jesus—because we all have a story worth sharing.
Abraham: Faith in uncertainty
In this message from Abraham 15, Brian explores how Abraham responded to uncertainty and how God demonstrated His unwavering commitment through His covenant promises. Discover why God declared Abraham righteous through faith and how this pivotal moment in Abraham’s story points forward to our own relationship with God today. Learn how God's faithfulness in the midst of doubt continues to shape and
Digging Deeper: Abraham - Faith in uncertainty
We all face seasons of uncertainty. In Genesis 15, God meets Abram in the middle of his questions and reassures him through His promises. Discover how faith, righteousness, and God’s covenant faithfulness provide assurance, not because we have all the answers, but because we know the One who does.
Digging Deeper: Abraham - Faith Leads to Discernment
Join us as Jake, Brian, and Cody talk through Sundays message.
Abraham: Faith Leads to Discernment
Pastor Brian speaks to us on how Faith is learning discernment from the Lord.
Digging Deeper: Abraham - Failure
Brian flies solo today talking about faith and failure in Abraham's story. Hopefully this was successful and not a failure without Cody and Jake - you decide...
Abraham: Failure
Pastor Brian speaks to us how the basis of faith is the faithfulness of God.
Digging Deeper: Abraham - Active Trust
Brian and Jake push on without their fearless host, Cody. Together, they explore what faith is and is not and discuss what it has looked like in their own lives.
Abraham: Growing in Active Trust
Faith is listening to God's voice and growing in active trust.
Digging Deeper: Full of Grace & Truth: Enemies
Show Grace & Truth : Enemies
Full of Grace & Truth: Enemies
Show Grace & Truth to those we move away from.
Digging Deeping: Full of Grace - Parenting
Brian talks about parenting his kids and his staff. Staff then responds to how they feel about being parented by someone shorter than them.
Full of Grace and Truth: Parenting
Pastor Brian speaks to us on how to allow God to show you grace and truth so you can show grace and truth to your kids.
Digging Deeper: Full of Grace and Truth - Friendships
how to make sure friends stay....friends forever
Full of Grace and Truth: Friendships
Worship Pastor Cody speaks to us about pursuing the friendships God intended for us with grace and truth.
Digging Deeper - Full of Grace & Truth : Marriage
Cody and Jake Dig into marriage and what it looks like to be a married person full of Grace & Truth.
Full of Grace and Truth: Marriage Relationships
Kirk Bode speaks to us about pursuing the marriage God intended for us with grace and truth.
Digging Deeper: Full of Grace and Truth: Introduction
Jake and Cody touch base on yesterdays message and connect about future messages in the series.
Full of Grace and Truth: Introduction
Pastor Jake Harper begins our new series on being Full of Grace and Truth in our relationships and how we become people of love as we receive the love of God.
Digging Deeper: Easter - Turning Stories Around
The trio debrief Easter and talk about the next series coming up.
Easter: Turning Stories Around
Pastor Brian speaks to us about how Jesus' resurrection turns our stories around.
Digging Deeper: Upper Room - Unity
Brian and Jake talk about what unity is, how to pursue it, and why it is so important for the Church. Cody is absent for an unknown reason.
The Upper Room: Unity
Pastor Brian speaks to us on because we're united with Jesus, we're to pursue unity with one another.
Digging Deeper: The Upper Room - Defining Truth
Cody is back in the studio today! We’re sitting down to unpack Brian’s latest message, peeling back the layers and diving even deeper into the conversation.
The Upper Room: Defining Truths
Pastor Brian speaks to us on how to be defined by knowing Jesus, trusting Him and living like Him.
Digging Deeper - Upper Room: Sorrow Into Joy
In this episode, Brian and Jake discuss Jesus' honest words to His disciples about suffering and hope. We talk about how the resurrection reshapes the way we face pain, helping us move through suffering with hope and courage.
The Upper Room: Sorrow into Joy
Pastor Brian continues in The Upper Room series speaking to us of how His resurrection, turns sorrow into joy.
Digging Deeper: Upper Room - The Holy Spirit
In this episode, we dive into Week Two of our series on the Holy Spirit’s presence in the Upper Room. We explore the profound shift from Jesus walking beside the disciples to the Spirit dwelling within them—and what that internal shift means for our lives today.
We also hold space for a personal update as we discuss Jake’s transition. Whether you’re in a season of waiting or a moment of massive ch
Upper Room: The Holy Spirit (part 2)
Pastor Brian continues in The Upper Room Series with a message on how the Holy Spirit guides, convicts, and empowers us to become like Jesus.
Where We're At - Friendships
Together, the team explores the different challenges kids face in friendships at every stage. The conversation offers practical wisdom on helping kids navigate conflict, building meaningful relationships, and see healthy friendships modeled at home.
Digging Deeper - The Upper Room : The Holy Spirit
What happens when we stop talking at God and start listening to Him? In this conversation, we pull back from the noise of the world to enter the "Upper Room"—a space of total surrender and Holy Spirit encounter. We explore what it means to host the Presence of God in our daily lives and how one moment in His company changes everything. No scripts, no agendas—just a hunger for more of Him.
The Upper Room: The Holy Spirit
Pastor Brian speaks to us on how the Holy Spirit is God's personal presence dwelling in us, forming us and bringing life and peace.
Digging Deeper: The Upper Room - Compelling Alternative
It’s one of the most sobering warnings in the New Testament: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first."In this episode, we sit down in the intimate, dimly lit space of the Upper Room Discourse (John 13–17) to explore Jesus’ final, radical instructions to His disciples.
While the world often views "being liked" as the ultimate social currency, Jesus prepares His followers fo
The Upper Room: Compelling Alternative
Pastor Jake speaks on being the Compelling Alternative in the world
Upper Room : Abide
Abiding isn’t a passive state; it’s an active, daily choice to tether our souls to the source of life. Just as a branch draws its nutrients from the vine, we draw our strength, character, and peace directly from our relationship with God.
Digging Deeper: Upper Room - Abide
In a world that demands we "produce" at all costs, Jesus offers a different rhythm: "Abide in me." This week, we explore the profound simplicity of John 15. We’re moving away from the exhaustion of self-striving and into the rest of spiritual connection. Join us as we discuss what it practically looks like to stay attached to the Vine, how to handle the seasons of pruning, and why true fruitfulnes
The Upper Room: Bearing Fruit
Kirk speaks on christians growing in faith.
Digging Deeper: Upper Room - The way
We often talk about the Kingdom of God like it’s a retirement plan—a distant destination we’re waiting to reach once the clock runs out. But in the intimacy of the Upper Room, Jesus began to flip the script. He didn't give the disciples a map or a set of coordinates; He gave them a Father.
The Upper Room: The Way
Jesus is the Way
Digging Deeper : Freedom Through Generosity
In this episode of Digging Deeper, we peel back the layers of obligation and duty to discover the joy of giving from a transformed heart. We discuss why the posture of the giver matters just as much as the gift itself.
Freedom Through Generosity
We give Generously because we are free
Digging Deeper: With God - Silence
In a world shaped by constant noise, distraction, and urgency, silence can feel uncomfortable—or even unproductive. But Scripture and the way of Jesus tell a different story.
In this episode, we unpack this week’s message on silent prayer and why stillness is not an escape from formation, but a pathway into it. We explore how silence helps counter distraction, exposes what noise often hides, and i
With God: Silence
Pastor Jake speaks on how in silence, we bring our whole selves into the loving presence of God
Digging Deeper: Prayer - As Communication
n this episode, we explore prayer as a dialogue—learning not only how to speak to God, but how to listen for His voice. We unpack the ways God often speaks through Scripture, worship, wise counsel, circumstances, and quiet promptings, while also addressing why hearing from God can feel confusing or difficult.
This conversation also invites healthy discernment: grounding what we hear in God’s W
Prayer: As Communication
Kirk talks to us about using prayer as a dialogue.
Where We're At - Grace and Truth
In this episode of Where We're At, we explore what it looks like to parent from Grace and Truth. The team helps parents recognize their default responses and learn how to recalibrate towards a call-up posture.
Digging Deeper: Prayer - Developing the Pattern of Prayer
Prayer can feel confusing. Whether prayer feels natural to you or feels like a struggle, this conversation is an invitation to slow down.
Prayer: Developing the Pattern of Prayer
Pastor Brian speaks to us on Praying consistently to experience relationship with God.
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